Jan 1, 2012
For a write-up on how to read and interpret visual setlists, click on over here.2011-12-29The Pageant St. Louis, MOOne: Jazz Odyssey > Cemetery Walk, August, Resolution > Anchor Drops, Tribute to Spinal Shaft > In The Hall Of The Mountain King, Wizard Burial GroundTwo: Bright Lights > 1348 > Dr. Feelgood, Cemetery Walk...
Dec 30, 2011
As we tick away the final hours of 2011, I want to wish all readers a 2012 filled with your favorite music (and maybe a few new discoveries, too). To round out the year, The Barn is publishing rotation Infographics for three of our favorite bands who are throwing down New Years runs across the country.PhishFurthurUmphrey's...
Dec 24, 2011
Wish I could take credit for this one, but was created by Elliot Newhouse and posted to the Jews For Jerry facebook page (yes, that's a real thing).Happy Hanukah from The Barn!
Dec 24, 2011
A decades worth of radio airplay, summarized in chart form from XKCD. What will this list look like in 2030-2039? Perhaps some tunes from The Barn's Holiday Mix?Happy holidays to all!
Dec 23, 2011
The Barn's 2010 Holiday Mixtape was subtitled A Very Jamband Christmas and justifiably so -- it's intent was to collect a CD length holiday playlist that showcased the style of improv-leaning bands on Christmas classics. Though at the time I thought I had cultivated the cream of jamband holiday fare, it became obvious that more material...
Dec 19, 2011
For the smallest show of the tour (~500 capacity), the band treated the fans to a number of rarities.Sunday, December 18th, 2011 Lincoln Hall, Chicago, ILOne Sunday Morning (Song for Jane Smileys Boyfriend), One By One, In A Future Age, Country Disappeared, When The Roses Bloom Again, Why Would You Wanna Live, Cars Cant Escape, Rising...
Dec 18, 2011
Steve Kimock & FriendsSaturday, December 17th, 2011Martyr's, Chicago, ILSet OneSteve Solo, Steve / Bernie Jam, While We Wait, Life Of The Party, Nana's Chalk Pipe*, 54-46, Kissin' The Boo-BooSet TwoTangled Hangers^, Stella Blue, A New Africa, Thing One^^, You're The One^^^, Red Hot Mama* Surrey With Fringe On Top Jam^ Sleigh Ride Tease^^ w/ Janis Walin (...
Dec 17, 2011
Not content conquering Chicago proper with special gigs on fall tour, two monster shows over Thanksgiving weekend and an acoustic holiday gig with Jake Cinninger at the Park West, Umphrey's McGee guitarist / vocalist played a bar gig out in the cozy bedroom community of Highwood on a December Friday night, with the proceeds going to...
Dec 17, 2011
Getting smaller....Friday, December 16th, 2011 The Metro, Chicago, ILSunken Treasure > Wishful Thinking > Art Of Almost, I Might, I Am Trying To Break Your Heart > One Wing, Company In My Back, Ashes Of American Flags, Shouldn't Be Ashamed, Either Way, Born Alone, Capitol City, War On War, How To Fight Lonliness, Too Far...
Dec 16, 2011
Lots of new tunes make their way into the setlist on this next stop on the incredible shrinking tour.Thursday, December 15th, 2011 The Vic Theater, Chicago, ILOne Sunday Morning, Hell Is Chrome, Art Of Almost, I Might, Hotel Arizona, Radio Cure, Born Alone, At Least That's What You Said, Rising Red Lung, Say You...