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...
Nov 8, 2011
For a write-up on how to read and interpret visual setlists, click on over here.2011-11-08John Paul Jones Arena Charlottesville, VAOne: Iko Iko, I Need A Miracle > Friend Of The Devil, Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues, West L.A. Fadeaway, China Doll > Cumberland Blues, The Promised LandTwo: Celebration > Wharf Rat &...
Nov 7, 2011
1. One of my favorite local blogs, The Are The Imitators, is featuring a sweet photo set from the Dawes / Blitzen Trapper show at the Metro last Thursday2. Chicagoist Drinkifies several Chicago Bands. For fun here's the link to some of our jambands, Chicago based and otherwise: Umphrey's McGee (cold Bud Light), Cornmeal (garnish with pickled...
Nov 7, 2011
Once again, MMW killed it at the Park West on Friday. Need proof? Listen to this improv-laden set and check out some classy black & white photos (source: Brokin.Glass flickr page). On the occasion of their 20th anniversary, they are also dipping into their back catalog and playing some favorites from the 90's.Download...
Nov 7, 2011
Groupon Live is offering $40 for two tickets for Saturday ticket to the fourth installment Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival on January 21; a $79 face value. This year, Saturday night will be at the beautiful Auditorium Theater, and feature some of our favorite artists, including:David Grisman QuintentDel McCoury BandJoe PurdyTravelin' McCoury'sGiving Tree BandGreensky Bluegrass !Henhouse ProwlersParticularly...
Nov 7, 2011
For a write-up on how to read and interpret visual setlists, click on over here.2011-11-06Mullins Center Amherst, MAOne: Foolish Heart > Next Time You See Me, Loose Lucy, Doin' That Rag, Looks Like Rain, They Love Each Other, Good Morning Little Schoolgirl, Sittin' On Top Of The WorldTwo: Golden Slumbers > The...
Nov 5, 2011
Im trying a bunch of new things on the blog lately. So in that spirit, Im moving away from the traditional weekly link roundup and towards a more anyday / anytime format. So goodbye Friday Linkafication, and hello to 5 Great Links a combination of web destinations and videos that I think are worthy of a click....
Nov 5, 2011
For a write-up on how to read and interpret visual setlists, click on over here.2011-11-05Eagle's Ballroom Milwaukee, WIOne: Catshot > All In Time, Preamble > Mantis > Pay The Snucka > Rocker (Part II), The Haunt > Mantis, Ain't No FunTwo: Hurt Bird Bath, Ringo > Jimmy Stewart > Ringo, Bridgeless, The...
Nov 5, 2011
For a write-up on how to read and interpret visual setlists, click on over here.2011-11-05Mohegan Sun Arena Wilkes-Barre, PAOne: Hell In A Bucket > Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo > Big Bad Blues, Althea, Big River > Mean Mr. Mustard > The Music Never Stopped > Casey JonesTwo: One More Saturday Night, The...
Nov 5, 2011
For a write-up on how to read and interpret visual setlists, click on over here.2011-11-04The State Theater Kalamazoo, MIOne: Miami Virtue > The Crooked One, Wellwishers > 1348 > Morning Song, Hey Nineteen, DivisionsTwo: 40's Theme, Resolution > Jimmy Stewart > Eminence Front > Prowler > Phil's Farm > Night Nurse > Phil's...