October 2011

Future Islands: On the Water

Jeff Strowe October 31, 2011 No Comments

Future Islands have made their name by delivering the kind of “blood, sweat, and tears” live show that can inspire legions of fans to blindly follow the band across the miles. The members don’t look like your typical indie-rock darlings; instead they resemble the type of guys in the cubicle next to yours who you depend on for a daily dose of levity or to complete a fantasy football trade.

Fan Falls From Balcony at Last Night’s Panic Show

Scott Bernstein October 30, 2011 2 Comments

A fan fell 15 feet from the balcony at a Chicago Theatre Widespread Panic show.

Setlist and Videos: Return of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

Scott Bernstein October 30, 2011 1 Comment

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers came back with a vengeance in front of an intimate crowd.

Hauntlanta: Umphrey’s Delivers at Marathon Mash-up Fest

Scott Bernstein October 30, 2011 4 Comments

Umphrey’s mashed up covers and originals at a four-hour marathon performance in Atlanta.

Tonight: Grateful Celebration in SF – Weir & Hart w/ 7 Walkers

Scott Bernstein October 30, 2011 No Comments

Three of the four surviving original members of the Grateful Dead will reunite this evening in San Francisco, where Bob Weir and Mickey Hart are the confirmed guests of Bill

Midnight Ramble: Levon Helm to Welcome Dawes, Ralph Stanley, MTO Plays Sly to Woodstock in December

Scott Bernstein October 29, 2011 1 Comment

Levon Helm announces the December Midnight Rambles.

Hauntlanta Night One: Umphrey’s McGee Busts Out Guns N’ Roses & AC/DC Covers, Bob Marley / Beatles Mashup

Scott Bernstein October 29, 2011 No Comments

It was a classic rock kind of night for Umphrey’s in Atlanta.

Open Thread: Did You Score Phish Tickets?

Scott Bernstein October 29, 2011 5 Comments

We poll our readers on their luck in scoring tickets to see Phish at MSG.

Picture Show: Widespread Panic @ Orpheum

Hidden Track Staff October 28, 2011 1 Comment

Joe Ringus shares his thoughts and photos from Panic’s recent trip to Minnesota.

VAN DAMN! ITS FRIDAY MIX TAPE (IV)

Kevin Smallwood October 28, 2011 No Comments

Cajun mullets and snake punching: Welcome to the Halloween V.D.I.F. Mixtape. Today, we prove that a Halloween soundtrack doesn’t have to include Monster Mash, Thriller or the Ghost Busters Theme.