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Visual Setlist: Furthur @ Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, CA 10/5/12

For a write-up on how to read and interpret visual setlists, click on over here.Mission In The Rain with Jonathon Wilson; I Shall Be Release with Lukas Nelson, Gloria and Revolution with both SongGapLast Time PlayedTruckin'69/27/12Smokestack Lightnin'314/14/12Brown Eyed Women69/27/12Money For Gasoline236/29/12Any Road4112/29/11Peggy-O197/7/12Mission In The Rain117/18/12Althea59/28/12China Cat...

Lineup For Full Court Press 4 (October 4, 2012 @ Abbey Pub)

From FCP's facebook page:1st QuarterJoe Day - Old ShoeTony Quals - GroovatronMarcus Rezak - Digital Tape MachineMattias Blanck - Family Groove CompanyTony McCullough - Groovatron2nd QuarterCollin Scott - Spare PartsMarco Villarreal - Freek JohnsonTony McCullough - GroovatronMike Mirro - formerly of Umphrey's McGeeKevin Kozol - Spare Parts3rd QuarterJohn Paul Nowak - CornmealRay...

Ten Spanish Language Songs That Rock

With so much great music out there, I have a hard enough time keeping up with English speaking bands, not to mention all instrumental groups.But, every so often I get a feel for crossing the language barrier. Maybe I'm looking for vocal music, but want to remain blissfully unaware of the lyrics. Maybe I...

Visual Setlist: Furthur @ The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 10/4/12

For a write-up on how to read and interpret visual setlists, click on over here. SongGapLast Time PlayedAlligator79/23/12New Minglewood Blues197/6/12Feelin' Alright1003/17/11Jack Straw49/28/12He's Gone79/23/12Deal59/27/12Candyman69/25/12Around and Around324/12/12In The Midnight Hour157/11/12Playing In The Band39/29/12Hell In A Bucket59/27/12Bird Song59/27/12After Midnight157/11/12All Along The Watchtower69/25/12Wharf Rat69/25/12Throwing...

Review: Fresh Hops, Brown Bag, Joe Marcinek Band, Catfish & The Dogstars @ Martyrs 10/2/12 (includes photos & audio)

Words: Dave Weckstein, Images: Caitlin JefkoAs we enter the first full month of fall, I decided to immerse myself in a night at Martyrs, one of my favorite Chicago music venues. On Tuesday, October 2nd, the club played host to four talented jazz influenced acts. While changing weather may leave some longing for the warm...

Cranky Old Rock Star Interviews, Pauls Boutique Reconstructed, Plinko Defined, Ungooglable Band Names, More...

When my favorite cranky old rock stars release new albums, they often give cranky interviews. Here'a a few:Bob Dylan just comes right out and calls his critics pussies (and wussies)Not gonna lie, I'm very much looking forward to reading Waging Heavy Peace -- here's a nice long form New York Times interview of...

Ten Things To Know If Prince Is Welcomed 2 Your Town: Chicago Recap and Audio

For a concert junkie like me, Prince had been a "bucket list" artist for as long as I can remember. With an unpredictable live performance schedule, seemingly disconnected with the conventional tour routing and promotion infrastructure; there is legitimate concern that a casual fan might miss him on a swing through their city. Luckily I...

Stream or Download: Aftershow Sets From Prince & Janelle Monae @ House Of Blues, 9/26/12

Shed your arena-sized expectations and get lost in world of late-night funk...Download Entire Show (.zip mp3)

Visual Setlist: Furthur @ SDSU Open Air Theatre, San Diego, CA 10/2/12

For a write-up on how to read and interpret visual setlists, click on over here.Terrapin Suite was only "At A Siding" and "Terrapin Flyer" portions, finishing the "Terrapin Station" from the previous show. SongGapLast Time PlayedGreatest Story Ever Told137/13/12Cold Rain And Snow117/15/12El Paso983/18/11Lazy River Road97/18/12Black Throated Wind117/15/12Mason's Children89/21/12Cumberland...

Visual Setlist: Furthur @ Shoreline Ampitheatre, Mountain View, CA 9/30/12

For a write-up on how to read and interpret visual setlists, click on over here.First half of "Terrapin" was only "Lady With A Fan" segment. Second half did not include the full suite for first time since 7/9/10. SongGapLast Time PlayedBorn Cross-Eyed117/14/12Built To Last127/13/12Mountain Song69/22/12Ship Of Fools304/12/12Pride Of Cucamonga147/10/12West L....