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Jonathan Wilson Releases New EP, Hosts Jamathon on 12/20
Not sure how we missed this news until now but one of our favorite artists, Jonathan Wilson just released a new EP titled Pity Trials and Tomorrow's Child made up of three cover tracks. The first tune is a cover of George Harrison's "Isn't It A Pity" and has... more
LIVE BROADCAST: 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Benefit
Tonight's 12-12-12 benefit concert from Madison Square Garden for victims of Hurricane Sandy is being broadcast LIVE online through several different outlets including AXSTV, YouTube, HBO and Showtime. Bruce Springsteen & The E Streeet Band have just finished performing. Roger Waters, The Rolling Stones, Kanye West, Paul McCartney,... more
Dave Grohl’s film, Sound City out Feb. 1st, Trailer Released
The Foo Fighters are taking an indefinite hiatus but front man Dave Grohl is sure keeping busy. His latest project, one he calls, "My Life’s Most Important Work" is a film he directed and produced called Sound City. It's a documentary on the now-closed but famous music studio in... more
VIDEO: Phish’s “You Enjoy Myself” from 12/9/95
We'll never pass up an opportunity to highlight one of the best jams of Phish's storied career. Here's the live video from 17 years ago today of the most famous "YEM" of them all -- 12/9/95 from the Knickerbocker Arena in Albany, NY. Even the Beavis & Butthead... more
James Murphy to Collaborate on Arcade Fire’s New Album
It's been busy in the Arcade Fire department this week. Not only did the band play a surprise gig in Montreal in which they debuted all new songs, but James Murphy (Founder, LCD Soundsystem) is now confirmed in helping to produce three or four of the tracks on the... more
PHISH FRIDAY: Today in History, 12/7/97
Today marks the 15th Anniversary of one of the better shows (and premiere first sets) in Phish's history -- December 7th, 1997 at the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio. Pretty much every December is littered with top shelf moments but 12/7/97 stands out personally because it was one of... more
Trey Anastasio to Join Neil Young & Crazy Horse in Atlantic City
Trey Anastasio was just added to Neil Young's Benefit concert for victims of Hurricane Sandy at the Borgata Hotel Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. The event takes place tomorrow evening, Thursday, December 6th at 8pm. Trey will play a solo acoustic set before Neil Young & Crazy Horse... more
Arcade Fire play surprise show, debut new songs as Les Identiks
Last night, Arcade Fire, under the moniker Les Identiks, played for around 100 lucky folks at the Breakglass studio in Montreal, Canada. Daniel Seligman who was in attendance reports via Arcade Firetube that there were several new songs debuted. Admission was free with a used CD. Seligman... more
Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones set to give interview on ‘Letterman’
The surviving members of Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones will be on the 'Late Show with David Letterman' on Monday, December 3rd for a rare sit-down interview. Set your DVRs for this coming Monday (12/3) at 11:35pm on CBS. The three surviving members... more
VIDEO / TOUR DATES: Local Natives Release “Breakers” off their New Album, Hummingbird
Local Natives, formerly known as Cavil at Rest, are a rising band from Silver Lake, CA and have just released a music video for "Breakers." The track is off their second full-length album, Hummingbird, which was just released this week. The album was co-produced by The National's Aaron... more
PHISH FRIDAY: A November (’97) to Remember
This, the final edition of our month-long series, highlights one of the best months in Phish history -- November 1997. Phish took a break from their normal Fall routine of the last few years as there was no Halloween costume performed and no shows in the preceding month of... more
VIDEO: Fan-Made Film of Radiohead’s 2011 Roseland Concert Surfaces
Radiohead's September 29, 2011 show from Roseland Ballroom in New York City has surfaced in video form. The concert film is entirely fan-made but professionally done using the audio from official soundboards Ateaseweb were graciously given by the band. The video is dedicated to Scott Johnson, the touring... more
BIEBER FEVER: Trey Anastasio Attends Bieber Concert at MSG, Phish Logo Altered
Last night in New York City, Trey Anastasio attended the Justin Bieber show at Madison Square Garden along with longtime pal and Phish lyricist, Tom Marshall (@TomMarshall111). Marshall tweeted out a few interesting photos, one of Trey and Chris Kuroda and another of a crew member's t-shirt with an... more
VIDEO / STREAM: Alabama Shakes, “Always Alright,” Live from London on 11/17
Two news items from Alabama Shakes this week. This Saturday, November 17th at 1 PST / 4PM EST you can head to Spinner.com for an exclusive LIVE performance by the band from the Forum in London. Second, you can watch the video for their new song "Always Alright"... more
Trey Anastasio Hands Out Supplies to Hurricane Victims
The Gothamist's John Del Signore reported earlier today that around 120 volunteers, one of which included Phish frontman Trey Anastasio, handed out blankets, food, and clothing to hurricane victims yesterday near a flooded Church in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Here's his report: "Anastasio and his wife pulled up to the... more
PHISH FRIDAY: A November (’94) To Remember
November has always been an important month for our musical heroes from Vermont. Some of the bands more memorable shows have occurred in the 11th month of the calendar year. One in particular jumps to the forefront of the discussion rather quickly -- November 1994. At midnight on November... more
Couch Tour: Umphrey’s McGee Halloween Live Stream Right Now!
Umphrey's McGee's Halloween Couch Tour is back on tonight! Umphrey's McGee has just announced they'll be offering up a live webstream of their show tonight for a pay-what-you-want fee. All donations will be going directly to the Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy Relief. Space is limited and... more
HALLOWEEN: Spooky Songs to Make Your Skin Crawl
Halloween festivities for 2012 are in full swing today. Here are 13 hand-picked Halloween videos ranging from Bach to Marilyn Manson. Hopefully they help you get in the blood-sucking-mood. And don't worry, "Witchy Woman" by The Eagles is not included. Feel free to use these selections for... more
VIDEO: Trey Anastasio Band covers “O-o-h Child” on Jimmy Fallon
Trey Anastasio made his first appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night in support of his latest effort, Traveler. Instead of playing a tune from that album, Trey opted for a cover of The Five Stairsteps' "O-o-h Child." An appropriate song with it's message of "things... more
SETLIST / TWEETS: Trey Anastasio Band @ Orpheum Theatre, Boston, MA 10/27/12
Trey Anastasio and his solo band are in Boston, MA at the Orpheum Theatre just off Tremont Street. The second set kicked off with the new tune "Corona" followed by an old favorite in "Gotta Jibboo." Check out the complete setlist and tweets from Beantown. SETLIST: Trey Anastasio... more
SETLIST / TWEETS: Trey Anastasio Band @ Beacon Theatre, New York, NY 10/26/12
Trey Anastasio and his band played the Beacon Theatre in New York, NY last night. Check out the complete setlist and twitter updates from the Big Apple. SETLIST: Trey Anastasio Band @ Beacon Theatre, New York, NY 10/26/12 Set I: Cayman Review, Pigtail, Gotta Jibboo, Scabbard, Frost, Sleep Again,... more
SETLIST / TWEETS: Trey Anastasio Band @ The Fillmore, Silver Spring, MD 10/24/12
Last night, Trey Anastasio and his band, better known as TAB, played Silver Spring, Maryland, the sixth stop on their Fall Tour. The show was highlighted by a second set combo of "Plasma" -> "Liquid Time." "Liquid Time" appears on Phish's Party Time album released in 2009 and... more
VIDEO: Sigur Rós release “Varðeldur” from The Valtari Film Experiment
Sigur Rós have just released “Varðeldur", the latest video in their Valtari Film Experiment. This is the thirteenth installment in the series. Sigur Rós devised the competition in Summer 2012, asking fans, film makers and video directors to create a video for songs from their latest album Valtari.... more
NEW RELEASE: Phish to release 2-DVD set of Star Lake ’98 Show (Available on 12-11)
Over the weekend a new listing appeared in ADA Music's catalog. The info points to a release of Phish's Star Lake show from August 11th, 1998 in a 2-DVD set from JEMP Records, just in time for the holidays. Star Lake '98 is the only full show available in... more
SETLIST / TWEETS: Trey Anastasio Band @ LC Pavilion, Columbus, OH 10/20/12
Trey Anastasio just wrapped things up at the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion in Columbus, Ohio. During the encore Trey acknowledged Dan Kanter's teasing of "First Tube" at a recent Justin Bieber show. You can read our coverage of the Phish/Bieber connection here. Check out the complete TAB setlist... more
SETLIST / TWEETS: Trey Anastasio Band @ Chicago Theatre, IL 10/19/12
Trey Anastasio, strapped with a new Fender Jaguar, just hit the Chicago Theatre stage for a sold out show in The Windy City. This is the second show of the nine-date Fall tour behind Trey's new album Traveler. Pictured above is the official print by Jim Pollock, a... more
CONCERT RECAP: Woods @ The Echo, Los Angeles, CA 10/18/12
Woods performed last night at the Echo in Los Angeles in support of their latest album, Bend Beyond. This was my very first time seeing the folksy-krautrockers and I was excited after having devoured their albums over the past few weeks thanks to @DogGoneBlog. Brooklyn-based Woods are made... more
Leo Kottke and Mike Gordon Plan “Get Together,” Invite Jon Fishman
Fans of the Mike Gordon and Leo Kottke collaborations that went down a few years back (2002 & 2005) have something to get excited about again, thanks to this Boston Globe piece that Hidden Track reported on. Phish bassist Mike Gordon and the 67-year old acoustic guitarist, Leo Kottke... more
SETLIST / TWEETS: Trey Anastasio Band @ The Fillmore, Detroit, MI 10/18/12
Trey Anastasio kicked off the first show of his Traveler tour at the Fillmore in Detroit by opening with new tune, "Corona." As reported earlier, he carried with him a new fender guitar which he played on a few tunes. Check out the full setlist, photos and tweets... more
PREVIEW / VIDEO: Trey Anastasio Debuts New Guitar, Tour Kicks Off Tomorrow
Trey Anastasio hits the road in support of his new album Traveler on Thursday at The Fillmore in Detroit. Of special note is a just released Bowery Presents video of Trey's TAB rehearsals at The Wellmont. Trey is seen playing a brand new Fender guitar. James Casey... more
SETLIST / VIDEOS: Radiohead in Zenith, Strasbourg, France 10/16/12
Radiohead played in Strasbourg, France on Tuesday night. Check out the setlist and videos which have already surfaced from the show. SETLIST: Radiohead @ Zenith, Strasbourg, France 10/16/12 Lotus Flower, Bloom, 15 Step, Kid A, Staircase, I Might Be Wrong, The Gloaming, Separator, Videotape, Nude, Ful Stop, Reckoner, Planet... more
