Aug 9, 2011
A decent looking and sounding YouTube video of this Phish debut:Also check out the stream and download Paul Simon's most recent Chicago gig at the Vic Theater.
Aug 2, 2011
Here's the play list for Macca's second of two shows and the Friendly confines. Lots of highlights from the first night are still here, but managed to mix it up enough for the hardcores who came two nights in a row, including Magical Mystery Tour, Got To Get You Into My Life, and Birthday.Paul...
Aug 1, 2011
Sir Paul delighted Beatle fans last night, at the first of two shows at Chicago's Wrigley Field -- here's the song list. Check out the videos below to see the awesome pyrotechnics on "Live and Let Die", and interesting story about his trip to Russia before "I've Got A Feeling" and some personal recollections of...
Jul 29, 2011
There are still three more shows left before Furthur wraps up their summer jaunt, but I'm already starting to think about how to summarize this tour. I've been very impressed with how deep they are willing to go into the catalog for a short tour; the lack of repeated material and diversity of the setlists...
Jul 27, 2011
Blotto fans braved strong storms and were rewarded for their loyalty with another unique experience last weekend at Elgin's Vasa Park.For their part, Mr. Blotto did not disappoint, turning in a set capped with a couple of Zappa tunes on Friday night, programming some of Chicago's finest jambands on to warm up the crowd...
Jul 19, 2011
Here at The Barn, my passion for charts, graphs and infographics of all sorts has led me to rethink about how we music fans consume concert setlists. Like many of you, I've always had a passion for song lists and have dog-eared, worn and annotated Deadbases to prove it.But, I've also thought there was...
Jul 5, 2011
Now that Superball IX has come and gone... 8 sets packed to the brim with all of your favorite tunes, you may be wondering: what was the best jam of the festival?In my opinion, the best jam that emerged from the holiday weekend was actually performed five weeks ago -- and showcased as a part...
Jun 10, 2011
Last week, I called Paul Simon a "class act", after reading this, I may have to reevaluate. Disclosure, in no way does it reduce the awesomeness of the video below.A bevy of Prince covers in honor of his birthday earlier this week.The blogs at The Trib offer an interview with funkiest of the...
Jun 3, 2011
Our Symphony Sunday features was partially inspired by Cathy Richardson telling me about this event which will be broadcast this weekendMaybe I'm Amazed - Paul McCartney is looking for the best coverOur friends in The Steepwater Band have a brand new songGet well with Widespread Panic's John Bell (Wall Street Journal)Don't tell me this...
May 27, 2011
Happy Birthday Bob! We learn more about you every day.Awesome! Cover Me Songs finds a cover of every Dylan song he's ever written.I am above average. I bet you are, too.Mega-tickets are exactly as their name implies.Furthur, Live at Your House June 7thRumor: Paul McCartney at Wrigley this summerVideo Time!Have...