From the monthly archives:

April 2007

Podcast #057 | Brothers Past’s Chicago Dance Party

April 30, 2007

Last weekend I caught Brothers Past at the Beat Kitchen here in Chicago as part of the Green Apple Music Festival. Although I already posted a cursory review of the show, I thought I’d throw together a few highlights to offer a little taste of BP in the process of re-discovering their mojo.

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Weekly Roundup | BBQ’ing in Chicago Edition

April 29, 2007
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New Beastie Boys Album on the Way

April 28, 2007

Earlier this week Justin mentioned a few tidbits on the Beastie Boys, including the interesting news that the band will be doing some all-instrumental shows on their upcoming tour. Now, NME is reporting that Beasties have a new album on the way. The new record is set to be released in June and will be entitled:The Mix Up.

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Phish Friday | Clifford Ball Set II, A Magnum Opus?

April 27, 2007

For me, Phish has never played a more complete, perfect set than Set II from the Clifford Ball on 8/17/96. Sure, other sets might provide more craziness. But for this moment in time out in Plattsburgh, the Vermont foursome reached the pinnacle.

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Gov’t Mule Sells One Million Digital Tracks

April 27, 2007

I wanted to quickly congratulate Gov’t Mule for selling its one-millionth digital download through its independent online music store (run by MusicToday). As a key player in the live music scene, it is great to see a band like Gov’t Mule prospering by selling music directly to its fans.

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U.S. Virgin Festival 2007 | Big Lineup Additions

April 27, 2007

The U.S. version of the Virgin Festival has fleshed out its 2007 lineup after announcing its three major headliners a few weeks back (the Police, the Smashing Pumpkins, and the Beastie Boys). The festival has just announced some big additions to its lineup, including a slew of great DJs and bands that runs the gamut of musical genres.

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The White Stripes | 2007 Tour Dates

April 27, 2007
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Coachella 2007 | AT&T Webcast Schedule Posted

April 27, 2007
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10,000 Lakes Festival | Artist Additions, Round 3

April 26, 2007

The 10,000 Lakes Festival — which takes place July 18 – 21 in Detroit Lakes, MN — has announced another round of artist additions including Galactic, Toubab Krewe, Kaki King, Dubconscious and more…

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