Nov 22, 2011
Months ago, I was pumped about the announcement of two night Umphrey's McGee run in Chicago over Thanksgiving weekend. Little did I know at the time, but by the time this extended weekend would arrive, that party would start in Chicago well before UM takes the stage, and continue all the way through to Thanksgiving...
Nov 10, 2011
On this day, 10 years ago, we lost the incomparable Ken Kesey. Reading works by him and about him had a profound affect on myself and countless others who were looking to make sense of a whole world opened up to us in our formative years.I'll leave the formal eulogizing and remembrances to those who...
Oct 6, 2011
Theres nothing I can say about the vision and leadership of Steve Jobs that hasnt been said more eloquently in eulogies by people that were close to him.I can, however, offer some of the best visualizations on Apples way of revolutionizing the music industry.First, is a radial timeline the first ten years of...
Oct 1, 2011
The young Seattle folk rockers made a case for why they belong in the big room, upgrading to a place that's as classy as their sound: the magnificent Chicago Theater. Fleet FoxesFriday, September 30, 2011The Plains/Bitter Dancer,Mykonos,English House,Battery Kinzie,Bedouin Dress,Sim Sala Bim,Your Protector,White Winter Hymnal,Ragged Wood,Montezuma,...
Sep 20, 2011
UPDATE: The shows are here... check here for setlists free audio downloads & streams and videosString Cheese Incident announced a return to Chicago, adding four midwest dates to their early winter "Roots Run Deep" run, which includes a stop at St. Louis' The Pagaent (December 7) and three consecutive night's at Uptown's Aragon Theater (December 8, 9 and 10)....
Sep 16, 2011
In a Barn exclusive, we've recently received a statement from former President George W. Bush, who was overwhelmed by the support Phish has lent to the state of Vermont, offering his gratitude and a few words about the events of the last few months.Look for more tour recap posts from The Barn in the...
Sep 9, 2011
Well Rosemont actually, but we're not picky. Sure, I would have preferred Bobby, Phil and company do a multi-nighter at the Chicago Theater or the Riviera. But, after a year of waiting we'll take what we can get.Ticket info via furthur.net:Mail Order: Saturday, Sept 10 through October 7, GDTS To to accept post-marks for...
Sep 7, 2011
Umphrey's McGee welcomed special guest Bob Weir to the stage to open their second set last night at Brooklyn Bowl. They opened the set with a tune long associated with Weir and the Dead "Not Fade Away" and segued into the Umphrey's original "Glory". The show was the first of a four night stand with...
Sep 5, 2011
Guests galore, some great covers and some Temple Of The Dog mini-sets. All you could ask for for a celebration of 20 years as a band.UPDATE: Listen to Saturday's sets by Pearl Jam and The Strokes here.The Setlist 9-3-2011Release, Arms Aloft*, Do the Evolution, Got Some, In My Tree, Faithfull, Who You...
Aug 10, 2011
Following Hollywood's "50 Ways" debut, Phish reaches again into the classic rock singer-songwriter canon for Elton John's poignant "Rocket Man". Could we be in the midst of another new-cover-per-night run?LISTEN![mp3j track="Phish - Rocket Man - 8/9/11 Tahoe@http://www.thebarnpresents.net/music/phish/20110809/ph2011-08-09s2t05.Rocket_Man.mp3"]Download (mp3)&...