At Maxwell’s in Hoboken last night, Yo La Tengo performed a last-minute show to raise money for Peace Winds Japan. Both David Byrne and Glenn Mercer of The Feelies made
Music collectors went gaga over an unreleased David Bowie album entitled Toy that surfaced on bit torrent this week. Toy, which features reworked versions of Bowie’s early material, was intended
Let’s break away from the traditional single-clip format of our 10AM video post to look at two sit-ins that took place last night… Wilco front man Jeff Tweedy returned to
We’ve shared recaps of all ten Allman Brothers Band March Madness shows which have taken place at the Beacon thus far, but today we wanted to share a gallery of outstanding photos taken by Rob Chapman of the band in action this past Monday night, March 21.
[All photos by Rob Chapman]
Monday night’s show had a jazzy feel to it with our first sit-ins by annual Beacon guests The Juke Horns and by acclaimed jazz trumpeter Randy Brecker. Highlights included a Gregg-led cover of Ain’t No Love In The Heart of The City featuring the horn section, Brecker’s work on Liz Reed and the run’s first The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.
Set One: Done Somebody Wrong, Midnight Rider, Trouble No More, Who’s Been Talking, Sailin’ Across The Devil’s Sea, Egypt, The Sky Is Crying, Ain’t No Love In The Heart of The City*, Stand Back*
Set Two: Spanish Key**, Desdemona**, In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed**, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down*, Into The Mystic*, Leave My Blues At Home > Bass Solo w/Derek Jam > JaBuMaOt > You Don’t Love Me
Encore: Southbound^
* – w/ Juke Horns
** – w/ Randy Brecker
^ – w/ Juke Horns and Randy Brecker
READ ON for a full gallery of Rob’s shots from the Allmans…
Slash performing at the Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville on February 22nd, 2011.
In response to the recent earthquake and tsunami that the people of the northeastern part of Japan have endured JEMP Records is releasing "7/31/99, Field of Heaven, Fuji Rock Festival,
The London band Noah and the Whale will be hitting the road on a full tour across the U.S. beginning on May 24 in San Diego. The tour will include
Although not exactly household names, these three are no strangers to acclaim, as all three of their respective outfits’ work ranks equal to or above those of the more recognizable Monsters. And such is the case here, on Middle Brother’s gorgeously lonely self-titled debut collaboration.
Anyone who has seen Deer Tick can attest to the fact that they are prone to busting out random covers. With an encyclopedic memory of rock history, they are able
Phish’s first-ever shows in Japan took place during the Summer of 1999, when the band traveled across the Pacific to perform at the Fuji Rock Festival. A new Live Phish release titled Japan Relief looks at the July 31, 1999 show from Fuji Rock to benefit Peace Winds America with proceeds going to help the disaster relief efforts following the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that wreaked havoc on Japan.
Not only is all of the July 31, 1999 show included in the release, but the What’s The Use? soundcheck from July 29 is also included. Due out on April 15, this new download/CD features the potent Also Sprach Zarathrustra > David Bowie that kicked off the second set, a human rights speech by the band’s friend, Nawang Khechog, who also sat in a unique Brian and Robert. Yet my favorite moment is the Prince Caspian. Yes, I’m not shitting you – this version of Caspian finds guitarist Trey Anastasio demolishing the solo with speed, passion and precision using a delay-heavy tone. You can purchase the MP3s now for $9.99 with FLACs and ALACs going for $12.95.
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