October 2009

10.21.2009

Phish + YouTube = PhuTube

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Have you checked out PhuTube? Phish + YouTube. Get it? Man, the level of Internet geekiness surrounding this band never ceases to amaze me. Awesome. Their current featured video is Phish covering “Frankenstein,” so, yeah, we had to include it: Frankenstein – Phish 2009 June 21 – Alpine Valley – HD [YouTube]

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10.21.2009

Video: The Flaming Lips on KCRW Morning Becomes Eclectic, 10/16/09

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The Flaming Lips are firing on all cylinders these days. Going into the headlining set at Treasure Island on Sunday night, the band announced that they were going to releasing a cover of the Pink Floyd epic, Dark Side of the Moon. Guests on the album include Henry Rollins (!) and Peaches (!!). Then they [...]

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10.20.2009

Guns N’Roses 2010 Canadian Tour Dates

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After the decade-long and joke-inspiring album release that was “Chinese Democracy,” it looks like Axl Rose and the boys of the new Guns N’ Roses are locked in for some 2010 tour dates in Canada. Supposedly, GnR is also slated for some dates in Asia later this year, but no word yet on anything in [...]

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10.20.2009

David Byrne Interviews Phish from Sessions @ West 54th

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If you haven’t seen the full interviews that David Byrne did with Phish back when they taped an episode of Sessions at West 54th, head over to Coventry today to watch the videos.

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10.20.2009

Phish Festival 8 Album Updates

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I’ve finally gotten around to updating the list of potential albums still in the running for Phish’s Halloween Set at Festival 8. I’m seriously shaking with excitement. One super long week and counting…

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10.20.2009

Stream Jason Isbell Live on the Mountain Stage

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NPR’s got a live stream with former Drive-by Trucker, Jason Isbell, playing the Mountain Stage with his solo band the 400 unit. Good stuff.

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10.19.2009

U2 to Webcast LA Show on YouTube

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The YouTube blog just announced that U2 and YouTube will partner to offer a live webcast of the band’s concert at the Rose Bowl in LA this Sunday, October 25 at 8:30 p.m. (PT). YouTube recently launched its foray into the concert webcast space when it offered up a live stream from the Outside Lands [...]

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10.19.2009

Dave Matthews Band 2010 European Tour Dates

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We just got an email from the Warehouse telling us that Dave Matthews Band will be touring Europe in February and March, 2010. Although this isn’t DMB’s first trek across the pond, it strikes me as a pretty rare occurrence for this band, especially considering their size and how heavy their touring schedule tends to [...]

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10.19.2009

Caribbean Holidaze: This December is Last Year in Jamaica

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The annual Caribbean Holidaze festival led by the Disco Biscuits and Umphrey’s McGee has announced that this year’s event will be its final incarnation in Jamaica…at least for now: Jamaica has been such a gracious host to Caribbean Holidaze for the past two years, and we are looking forward to rocking the island once more [...]

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10.19.2009

The Whigs: Fall Tour Dates and New Studio Track

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If you’ve read this site for a while, you’ll already know how much I dig the Whigs. They play pretty straight-forward, melodic garage rock, but something about their sound just grabs me. After nabbing a killer slot playing to huge crowds while opening for Kings of Leon this summer, Parker Gispert and crew are headed [...]

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10.19.2009

Furthur Announces NYE in San Francisco

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It comes as no surprise to me and every other Bay Area jamband fan that Furthur will be playing the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium here in San Francisco for a two-night New Year’s Eve run. My friend who saw the Fox Theater shows says that they were pretty rad, and having someone like Joe Russo [...]

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10.16.2009

Phish Festival 8 Updates and Details

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Happy Phish Friday! We just got an email from the Phish camp with all sorts of fun details about the set-up and festivities for their upcoming Halloween festival, including but not limited to: “The Overlook + The Coil” complete with Bloody Mary Bar, movie area, Internet Cafe, Ferris Wheel, and lots of art installations. The [...]

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10.16.2009

Download: Future Rock’s Live Remix of “I Remember” by Deadmau5

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Future Rock just released a new single-track podcast: In the spirit of Halloween, Future Rock brings you a Live Remix of the song, I Remember, by Deadmau5 featuring Kaskade… the original is a trend setting, mega-hit and an incredible song. Fittingly, this version was recorded live at The Rave in Milwaukee, WI on 10/03/2009. via [...]

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10.16.2009

Austin City Limits Celebrates 35 Years by Streaming First Episode with Willie Nelson

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Now that Austin City Limits is streaming its new episodes online, it looks like they’re also digging into the archives. They’re celebrating their 35th Anniversary this Saturday by offering an online stream of their first pilot episode with Willie Nelson from 1974. Cool.

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10.16.2009

Happy Birthday to Hidden Track

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I thought we’d say a quick Happy Birthday to Hidden Track, which turns three today. Scotty B. and team, keep up the great work dudes!

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10.15.2009

Video: Lotus Through the Mirror, Episode 5

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Lotus posted another episode of their “Through the Mirror” web video series: Lotus: Through the Mirror Episode 5 from LotusVibes on Vimeo. Although this one is a bit less polished than their earlier episodes, I like how they discuss the venues. They’re so integral to a touring band’s experience while out on the road.

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10.15.2009

God says Jerry is fine and it’s okay to like Phish — Indio Lutheran Church

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God says Jerry is fine and it’s okay to like Phish now. -Indio Lutheran Church Heh. We feel much better now. (via tweeprise on Twitpic and very likely created here)

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10.15.2009

Sirius Satellite Radio’s Jam On Launches Phish: Festivalography Series

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Sirius Satellite Radio’s Jam On station is doing four-part series on the history of Phish festivals. The “Phish: Festivalography” series starts tonight at 9PM ET on Sirius Jam On: One of the most significant and culturally important elements of Phish’s history are their festivals. From their first (the Clifford Ball in 1996) to the future [...]

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