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Webcast: Broken Social Scene Live from Terminal 5
Couch Tour 2011 starts tonight. If you can't make it to the Broken Social Scene show at Terminal 5 in NYC tonight, Bowery Presents will be offering a webcast of the show starting around 9pm ET over at their YouTube channel. As far as I can recall, this is a... more
Panda Bear @ Governor’s Island, NYC 9/11/10
On Justin's strong recommendation (err...absolute insistence), I headed over to Governor's Island last night to check out Panda Bear. Despite being exhausted from a late-night on Friday, the outing alone could have been worth it just for the ferry ride over to Governor's. Not only was it an absolutely beautiful... more
Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July Duders and Dudettes! I thought I'd chime in with a quick update, before heading out the door for some of the holiday festivities here in Brooklyn. Justin's off having a blast at High Sierra Music Festival...so much fun that we've hardly heard a peep out of him... more
Phish @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, Alpharetta, GA 07/03/2010
Phish just kicked off Night I of their 4th of July Weekend festivities outside of Hotlanta. Our buddy Nelsorp is once again on the scene, so we hope to continue with some play-by-play updates. Plus, we're watching along with the usual crew of phans on twitter, like YEMblog, PhishTwit, OhKeePah... more
Phish @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Charlotte 07/02/2010
Just another Friday night with this band called Phish. Justin is off gallivanting at High Sierra, so I'm filling in with some setlist updates for tonight's Phish extravaganza from Charlotte. We've got some updates streaming in from Nelsorp and a few others, so stick with us or follow along with... more
Phish @ Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion, Raleigh, NC 7/1/10
We're just tuning into tonight's Phish show from Walnut Creek in Raleigh. Our buddy Patrick is sending us updates from the band's jaunt down south, so hopefully we'll hear more as the weekend progresses. Tune into the audio stream and follow along for tonight's setlist: Thursday, 07/01/2010 Time... more
Live Music Tech: Apple Files Patent for “Concert Ticket +” iPhone App
The Tech and Music Industry blogs are abuzz today with a new and interesting patent that Apple has filed for a "Concert Ticket+" iPhone App for electronic ticketing. CrunchGear has a good explanation of the patent and what it purports to do: There are a number of potential benefits to... more
Glastonbury 2010 Final Lineup: U2, Stevie Wonder, Muse
England's massive Glastonbury Festival has finalized its 2010 lineup, with U2, Stevie Wonder, and Muse at the top of a bill of over 300 bands and DJs. The festival takes place the weekend of June 25th-27th and also includes the likes of Broken Bells, Broken Social Scene, Femi Kuti, Groove... more
Coachella 2010 Announces Schedule, Adds Die Antwoord, Officially Sells Out
Coachella 2010 kicks off this Friday in Indio, CA, so the festival organizers are squeezing in a few final announcements, including: the release of the official schedule, the addition of South African hip-hop oddball Die Antwoord to the lineup, and the fact that the festival is officially sold out.
Phish 3D Movie: Full List of Theaters Announced
We've been keeping an eye out for updates on the Phish 3D movie, which will officially be released to theaters nationwide on April 30th. We recently posted the official trailer and the announcement about the advanced screenings on April 20th. Those advanced screenings have been sold out for a few... more
Dr. Dog Streaming Live on NPR Today at Noon
WXPN's Live Fridays just kicked off a minute ago with Dr. Dog's live set from the World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.
Reminder: Wilco Webcast Tonight from Boston
Speaking of Wilco, as we mentioned last week, the band will be webcasting their show from the Orpheum in Boston tonight on their website. Show time is around 8 p.m. ET.
Review: Wilco @ Wellmont Theatre, NJ 4/3/10
On Saturday night, I made the trek out to Montclair, NJ to catch a fantastic Wilco show at the classic and beautifully-renovated Wellmont Theatre. I was initially a bit annoyed that I couldn't just take a quick train to see Wilco. I've now had 8 months of being spoiled by... more
Lollapalooza 2010 Official Lineup: Soundgarden, Green Day, Lady Gaga, Arcade Fire, The Strokes, Phoenix
After months of speculation, rumors, and leaks, Lollapalooza has finally revealed its official 2010 lineup, confirming most of what we posted as initial rumors a couple months ago. At the top of the lineup is a reunited Soundgarden, along with Green Day, the controversial choice of Lady Gaga, up-and-coming French... more
All Good Music Festival 2010 Lineup Additions: Old Crow Medicine Show, Tea Leaf Green, The Bridge, Pimps of Joytime
The All Good Music Festival has announced yet another round of additions to its 2010 lineup, including: Old Crow Medicine Show, Tea Leaf Green, The Bridge, Donna Jean Godchaux Band w/Jeff Mattson, The Heavy Pets and The Pimps of Joytime.
Forecastle Festival Initial 2010 Lineup: Flaming Lips, Widespread Panic, Spoon, Drive-by Truckers
Louisville, Kentucky's Forecastle Festival has announced its initial 2010 lineup, which includes the Flaming Lips, Widespread Panic, and Spoon as headliners. Now in its ninth year, the 2010 Forecastle fest will take place July 9 - 12 at Louisville's Waterfront Park. Forecastle Festival 2010 Lineup: The Flaming Lips Widespread Panic Spoon Bassnectar Drive-by Truckers Minus the... more
The Big Up Festival Gets Phish’d, Re-schedules Festival Dates
Remember that new upstate NY festival we mentioned a few weeks back, called the Big Up? Well, in a pragmatic response to Phish's recent summer tour announcement which includes shows at SPAC in upstate NY, the festival organizers have re-scheduled The Big Up from its original June 17-19 weekend to... more
Wilco Webcast Next Tuesday from the Orpheum in Boston
Wilco just posted the following update to their Facebook page: "An Evening with WILCO. Live webcast next Tuesday from The Orpheum in Boston." Good times. As with previous webcasts, the show will be available at their website on the Roadcase page.
Video: Wilco “Country Disappeared,” Up Close & Personal
La Blogotheque strikes again with another intimate live video in their unique style, this time nabbing Wilco for an up-close and personal take on "Country Disappeared." Wilco - Country Disappeared - A Take Away Show from La Blogotheque on Vimeo. A serious score for La Blogotheque...keep 'em coming guys!
Bear Creek Music Festival 2010 Lineup Additions: Umphrey’s McGee, London Souls, Members of the JBs
The Bear Creek Music Festival has announced another round of additions to its 2010 lineup, including: Umphrey's McGee (two sets), The London Souls (two sets), Saltwater Grass, The Soular System, Curious Circus, Lingo, and Papadosio. They've also added Pee Wee Ellis and Jans Ingber (formerly of the Motet) as "artists-at-large."... more
Mountain Jam 2010 Lineup Additions: Alison Krauss with Jerry Douglass, Ray LaMontagne, Steve Earle, Patterson & David Hood, Jackie Greene
The Mountain Jam Music Festival has announced additions to its 2010 lineup, including Alison Krauss & Union Station (featuring Jerry Douglas), as well as a number of special guests who will play "Levon Helm's 70th B-day Jubilee" including Warren Haynes, Ray LaMontagne, Steve Earle, Patterson & David Hood and Jackie... more
Tour Dates: Toubab Krewe Expands 2010 Spring Tour
Toubab Krewe has expanded its Spring tour with some new dates throughout the Southern U.S., including a couple of shows during the New Orleans Jazz Fest, plus a few other festival slots like the all-new Hangout fest, McDowell Mountain fest in Arizona, and Vermont's own Festivus (whose 2010 lineup... more
Interview: A Chat with Tommy & Clay of Brothers Past
A few weeks back, I caught a great Brothers Past show at Brooklyn Bowl (you can check out my original post with setlist, photos, and video here). But before BP kicked things off at Brooklyn Bowl, I actually had the pleasure of linking up with band members Tom Hamilton (guitar/vocals/laptop)... more
Video: Phish 3D Movie Trailer, Officially Out on April 30
Remember that Phish 3D Movie we've been talking about since last Fall? Well, now we've got a trailer and some more details on official dates and advanced screenings. Check it: PHISH 3D - IN THEATERS APRIL 30TH from Phish on Vimeo. The official release date is now set for April 30th,... more
New Pornographers 2010 Tour Dates and New Album
The New Pornographers have rolled out a slew of Spring and Summer tour dates in Europe and North America, including a few festival appearances at Primavera Sound, Sasquatch Music Festival and the End of the Road Festival. They've also started releasing material from their forthcoming album, Together, which is due... more
Bonnaroo Adds “Latino Alternativo” Tent: Ozomatli, Los Amigo Invisibles, Aterciopelados
Playing off of the last year's "Africa!" tent, Bonnaroo has announced the "Latino Alternativo" Tent, with Ozomatli and a number of other Latin American bands and DJs playing throughout the day on Saturday, including: Los Amigo Invisibles (Venezuela), the Nortec Collective present: Bostich + Fussible (Mexico), Aterciopelados (Colombia), the Mexican... more
Downloads: Phoenix Live in Sydney
Rising French rockers Phoenix are offering a free live download on their website, called Live in Sydney.
Newport Folk Festival 2010 Lineup: Levon Helm Band, John Prine, Andrew Bird, Avett Brothers, Yim Yames
Newport Folk Festival 2010 from Mike Anderson on Vimeo. The annual Newport Folk Festival has announced their 2010 lineup, releasing this artsy video above to celebrate the occasion. The three-day festival takes place July 30 - August 1 at Fort Adams in Newport, RI, and this year's lineup includes artists like... more
Gathering of the Vibes 2010 Lineup: Damian Marley and Nas, Primus, Jimmy Cliff, Keller Williams
Gathering of the Vibes 2010 Line-Up from Vibe Tribe on Vimeo. The Gathering of the Vibes festival just released this video above officially rolling out their 2010 Lineup, which includes: Damian Marley and Nas, Primus, Jimmy Cliff, Rhythm Devils featuring Keller Williams, Umphrey’s McGee, Galactic, Jackie Greene, Robert Randolph... more
Furthur Fest 2010 Lineup Announced, Jay Lane Departs to Re-Join Primus
Phil, Bobby and the rest of the Furthur guys have released details and a lineup for their Northern Cali music festival, which is now set for May 28-30, 2010 at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds at Mountain Aire in Angels Camp, CA. In other Furthur news, according to a post on... more
All Good Music Festival 2010 Lineup Additions: Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band, Dr. Dog, The New Mastersounds
The All Good Music Festival just announced another round of additions to its 2010 lineup, including: Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band, Dr. Dog, SOJA, Everyone Orchestra, The New Mastersounds, Papadosio.
