Posts Tagged ‘Tinariwen’

Wakarusa 2012: Full Lineup Announced (Pretty Lights, Avett Bros, Primus & more)

Wakarusa 2012: Full Lineup Announced (Pretty Lights, Avett Bros, Primus & more)

01/23/2012  |  3 Comments

In case you missed it, the lineup for this year's Wakarusa Music Festival was finalized late last week. Topping the bill is a solid eclectic mix with Pretty Lights, The Avett Brothers and Primus all set to headline the festival, with LMB favorites Umphrey's Mcgee, Girl Talk, Ghostland Observatory,... more

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VIDEO: Tinariwen – “Imidiwan Ma Tenam” on Colbert Report

11/30/2011  |  No Comments

Tinariwen played Colbert Report last night and laid down the drone-y groove of "Imidiwan Ma Tenam." It's great to see these guys getting some TV love. The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30cExclusive - Tinariwen - "Imidiwan Ma Tenam"www.colbertnation.comColbert Report Full EpisodesPolitical Humor & Satire BlogVideo Archive

PHOTOS / VIDEO: Tinariwen @ House of Blues, NOLA 11/7/11

PHOTOS / VIDEO: Tinariwen @ House of Blues, NOLA 11/7/11

11/15/2011  |  Comments Off

The growing sensation that is the Tuareg desert blues band Tinariwen of Mali passed through New Orleans on November 7th for a show at the House of Blues. Marc Pagani was there and captured some amazing footage and photos (see below) of the band’s performance.

LMB NYC: This Week's Concert Calendar (Nov. 14-20)

LMB NYC: This Week’s Concert Calendar (Nov. 14-20)

11/14/2011  |  No Comments

The NYC concert calendar chills out a bit this week. But there's still plenty of action, including a jam-packed weekend of shows that's going to set up some tough decisions. Here's the week's highlight reel... Wednesday night, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones make their NYC return -- w/ original member Howard... more

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VIDEO: The Barr Brothers – “Deacon’s Son”

11/10/2011  |  No Comments

Justin and I may agree to disagree regarding the dubstep jams that he likes or the guitar-driven Steve Kimock funkiness that I like, but we definitely see eye-to-eye on the Barr Brothers. And our buddy Phortin can't say enough, actually.... It's fair to say that we here at LMB are... more

JAZZ FEST 2012: Rumors, Guesses, Wishes & More

JAZZ FEST 2012: Rumors, Guesses, Wishes & More

11/08/2011  |  2 Comments

The Voodoo Experience is now in the rearview and the relentless fall concert schedule is starting to slow down (although one could easily keep themselves busy on the live circuit until NYE) and therefore it’s time to start speculating about the 2012 Jazz Fest lineup. Hard to say who will... more

LMB NOLA: This Week’s Concert Calendar (Nov. 7-13)

LMB NOLA: This Week’s Concert Calendar (Nov. 7-13)

11/07/2011  |  Comments Off

Dr. Dog, Tinariwen, and an extra special semi-Rads reunion on Friday night at Tipitina’s highlights a busy week of shows in the Big Easy. Continue on below for this week’s slate with a video from an artist playing each night of the week. Get out there.

TOUR DATES: Tinariwen playing Fun Fun Fun Fest this weekend

TOUR DATES: Tinariwen playing Fun Fun Fun Fest this weekend

11/03/2011  |  No Comments

Tuareg blues grooves anyone? I first got turned on to Tinariwen after eMusic flagged their last album as a recommendation. I certainly wasn't alone in loving their sound, as they quickly put together a U.S. tour. Since then, they've caught the attention of some fellow musicians, as their new record,... more

LMB SF: This Week's Concert Calendar - Oct. 24-30

LMB SF: This Week’s Concert Calendar – Oct. 24-30

10/24/2011  |  1 Comment

Happy Monday, folks. Everyone out here in the Bay Area is recovering emotionally after the transcendent experience that was this year's Bridge School Benefit concert down in Mountain View, CA. While I couldn't make it myself this year, most of my crew made it out for a day... more