Archive: 2009

A recent show by Seattle-based, Barsuk artist Say Hi (…), revealed a generally promising young act that could use a bit more fleshing out. A one-person recording artist (Eric Elbogen), Say Hi’s recent show featured Elbogen and a drummer, opening for Minnesota’s amazing Cloud Cult.

Phish summoned their collective Roy Hobbs, knocked the cover off the ball, and annihilated the spun-like-the-twine-on-the-inside-of-a-baseball crowd (lame baseball analogy #1)

In response to fans’ overwhelming demand, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band and The Meadowlands have announced fourth and fifth shows for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band at Giants Stadium. These shows will take place Thursday, October 8 and Friday, October 9. The latter date will be the final concert at Giants […]

Colorado’s Mile High Music Festival, happening at the Fields at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on July 18 and 19, unveils yet another round of 2009 performers. Live favorites Thievery Corporation, local superstars Big Head Todd & The Monsters and DeVotchka, plus Pepper, Jack’s Mannequin, Matt Nathanson,Lukas Nelson & the Promise of the Real have joined […]

It’s taken us awhile, but it seems like if you have a music blog you’re almost required to do a requisite post on the buzz band Phoenix. These guys seemed to virtually explode out of nowhere over the last few months – despite the fact they’ve already released a handful of albums – peaking with […]

Summer is just around just around the bend, so Stormy Mondays bids the spring a fond farewell with a mix of songwriterly pieces, kicking off with the grandmaster, Bob Dylan, with Beyond Here Lies Nothing, from his new disc. One of the surprise treats from The Dead’s tour was the upbeat version of Ship of […]

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On Friday we said goodbye to Jay Leno and this evening we say hello to new Tonight Show host Conan O’Brien. Seattle rockers Pearl Jam will be Conan’s first musical guest. Also on tap to perform this week on the Tonight Show are Chickenfoot, Sheryl Crow, Green Day and The John Mayer Trio. Monday, June […]

Phish kicked off their first tour in nearly five years with a scorcher at historic Fenway Park in Boston. The band busted out the second Destiny Unbound since 1991 and the first The Ballad of Curtis Loew since 1993. We recently profiled Curtis Loew for Cover Wars as well as a B List with the […]

What could a band called The Honeydogs with a CD titled Sunshine Committee possibly have to offer? Do not be deceived by the backwoods name, the syrupy title, or even the psychedelic Python-esque design on the cover.

While Spinal Tap is a great rock n roll movie that manages to expose some truth about rock n roll and tops all for pure entertainment value, Anvil the Movie is an even better film. The latter might not have nearly the comedic value as the former, but it illustrates perhaps rock n roll's greatest truth: There's more to it than just songwriting and technical proficiency.

The Shotgun is a monthly column of shotgun CD reviews  by Glide contributor Eric Saeger.

Words: Carla Danca
Photos: Jeremy Gordon (TO FOLLOW)

With the sun finally out in full force and only bright fluffy white clouds in the sky, Day 2 of Mountain Jam had the makings of a perfect day. I hurried over to the mountain to catch The Macpodz and their vibrant horns started the day out right. Brett Dennen kept it going with more smooth roots rock that was easy and familiar, perfect for those who might still be recovering. Something that struck me was that unlike most afternoon slots at festivals, there were a lot of people out on the hill; apparently Mt Jam organizers know how to pick them.

By afternoon it was beautifully cool and breezy, and I was excited for Gomez to take the stage. Seducing the crowd with their infectious song, Airstream Driver, I like them more with every listen. With the perfect mix of raspiness and grit, How We Operate shows the range this band has. From easy pop to hard hitting rock they blend all sorts of sounds and keep me wanting more.

The day rolled on with Jackie Greene who may be young but his talent shows. He included a nod to the Grateful Dead in New Speedway Boogie as well as a personal favorite of mine, Velvet Underground’s Waiting for My Man. The Hold Steady made sure to give fans a taste of their new album including their new single Memphis. READ ON for more…

The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is pulling out all the stops in celebration of 16 years as one of Colorado’s premier music festivals.  Telluride Blues & Brews is pleased to announce that Joe Cocker, Buddy Guy and Bonnie Raitt will be headlining this year’s festival, which runs September 18-20, 2009.  In addition to these […]

Words: Carla Danca
Photos: Jeremy Gordon

The first day of Mountain Jam, held at beautiful Hunter Mountain in the northern Catskills of New York, had something for everyone.

I started the day with Marco Benevento Trio and a cover of MMJ’s Golden that was so beautiful even a butterfly was drawn to the stage. Next up was PBS (Porter Batiste and Stoltz) with a set so filled with funky grooves that it seemed to call down the rain, with some help from an on-stage rain dance of sorts by George. Railroad Earth and Tea Leaf Green had the crowds dancing and smiling despite the on again / off again showers. By the time Umphrey’s was up and the lights had begun to fade, things really started to move. Warren got in his first sit in of the day with a cover of The Rolling Stones’ Can’t You Hear Me Knocking, as Umphrey’s wrapped up its set.

But this is Gov’t Mule’s festival and it wouldn’t be their style to let anyone go home without a serious taste of what they bring – Warren tearing into that guitar so furiously that picks were flying off stage like dirty cigarette butts. With covers from Led Zeppelin, Ray Charles, The Grateful Dead and Neil Young, I’m not sure if there is anything that they can’t make their own. George Porter joined then on stage and the second set ended with Tea Leaf Green’s Josh Clark and Trevor Garrod joining in for a stunning Cortez the Killer, while the crowd helped out in a sing-a-long.

If you could made it to late night however, you were in for a something special. Girl Talk fronted an all out party on stage complete with dozens of girls dancing on stage while tossing toilet paper streamers and even an inflatable whale into the crowd. His thumping set was filled with all your guilty pleasure songs from the past 20 years—the ones you can’t resist singing along to when you’re alone in the car. Inside, Eric Krasno and Chapter 2 gave a different kind of dance party, with some straight up rock and roll including a cover of Hendrix’s Manic Depression.

READ ON for more of Carla’s thoughts and Jeremy’s photos from Hunter…

While Phish continues to rehearse at the DCU Center (aka The Centrum) in Worcester, the Hidden Track team is getting ready to hit the road for what promises to be an amazing time touring with Phish. We’ll have plenty of coverage from each show including photos and reviews. For updates live from the scene of […]

Photographer Chris Cartelli took a trip down south to attend last weekend’s Amberland Festival which was thrown by jam-rockers Perpetual Groove at Cherokee Farms in Lafayette, Georgia and delivered these shots…

Years ago, when I was working for Legal Seafoods in Boston, Mass there was – and still is – a great restaurant in Cambridge named The East Coast Grill. The Chef/Owner, Chris Schlesinger, created an amazing hot sauce there called Inner Beauty Real Hot Sauce that was bottled and sold outside the restaurant in stores. Regrettably, that sauce is no longer made for retail sale, although legend has it you can go to East Coast Grill and ask Chris for some and he will provide it to you.

Anyhow, forward to the present. I recently attended the Hot Dog Hootenany at The Astor Center and had the chance to meet the guys behind Wheelhouse Pickles. I was talking to John, one of the guys behind Wheelhouse, when we got on the subject of hot sauces. He told me I had to try his Minor Threat Sauce.

These guys have come oh so close to duplicating one of my favorite all time hot sauces (except I thought It could be a little bit hotter, but that’s me). If you like flavorful spicy sauces rather than just really hot sauces, check out Minor Threat, it will make everything you eat taste that much better. I know, I have already gone through several jars since I was given my first bottle by the Wheelhouse crew.

READ ON for more about Minor Threat sauce and this week’s links…

This evening marks the end of Jay Leno’s reign as host of NBC’s Tonight Show. Incoming Tonight Show host Conan O’Brien will be Jay’s last guest in what should be a nice passing of the torch. Iconic singer/songwriter James Taylor will be the final musical guest. Leno will follow his 17 years on the Tonight […]

The music of Phish has been used in movies and for tv shows but the quartet’s music has never been featured in a video game… until now. A developer for Harmonix – the makers of the popular Rock Band series of games – has announced that the  downloadable content for the week of June 2nd […]