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Video: Phish - 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover @ Hollywood Bowl 8/8/11

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.

Setlist, Audio Download & Video: Paul McCartney @ Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL 8/1/2011

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...

Setlist, Audio Download & Video: Paul McCartney @ Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL 7/31/2011

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...

A Furthur Summer Tour Progress Report

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...

Mr. Blotto Bring Out Their "Toys In The Attic" At Blottopia XII 7/23/11: Setlist & Media

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...

Introducing The Visual Setlist

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...

The Phish Waves Soundcheck from Bethel: Stream and Download

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...

Friday Linkafication: Google Doodle Phish Edition

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...

Friday Linkafication

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...

Friday Linkafication: Bob Dylan Is 70 Edition

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...