February 2010

02.13.2010

Tonight: STS9 @ The Fox Theater, Oakland

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I’m going across the Bay today to the Fox Theater in Oakland for STS9′s first return to the area since their Fillmore run last year. This will be only my second time at the reopened venue, but it’s a beauty and a perfect room for the band to do their thing in. I know Sammy [...]

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02.12.2010

Video: White Stripes ‘Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground’

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In preparation for the release of their limited-edition box set, the White Stripes released this live video of “Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground” from their 10th Anniversary show: (via Spinner)

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02.12.2010

Three Day Passes for Pitchfork Music Festival Are Sold Out

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The 2010 Pitchfork Music Festival already sold out of their three-day passes. That was fast.

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02.12.2010

High Sierra Music Festival 2010 Lineup

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The High Sierra Music Festival has announced its initial 2010 lineup, including the likes of the Avett Brothers, Ozomatli, Femi Kuti, Bela Fleck, and Dr. Dog among many others. The Northern Cali fest is now in its 20th year and will once again take place over the 4th of July Holiday weekend. The High Sierra [...]

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02.11.2010

2010 Superfly during Jazzfest Concert Series

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Superfly Productions has announced its annual “Superfly during Jazzfest Concert Series” for 2010′s New Orleans Jazz Festival. The series will include shows by Galactic, Greyboy Allstars Les Claypool, the North Mississippi Allstars, and a special Gov’t Mule show at the recently-renovated and reopened Mahalia Jackson Theatre in New Orleans.

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02.11.2010

Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010

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Eric Clapton has announced his 2010 Crossroads Guitar Festival, a day-Long Festival at Chicago’s Toyota Park on June 26, with sets by the likes of the Allman Brothers Band, ZZ Top, Steve Winwood, BB King, Jeff Beck, Vince Gill, Sheryl Crow, Buddy Guy, John Mayer, and of course, Eric Clapton. All profits from the festival [...]

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02.10.2010

Lotus 2010 Spring Tour Dates and New Live Video

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Lotus has added a slew of Spring tour dates to an already-busy touring schedule for 2010, including festival slots at the Wakarusa Music Festival and the band’s first appearance at Bonnaroo. Lotus also just released a new episode from their “Through the Mirror” video series with a mellow number called “Colorado” from their set at [...]

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02.10.2010

Sirius XM Will Stream Furthur’s 2/14 Show at Barton Hall

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Sirius XM’s Grateful Dead channel will broadcast Furthur‘s upcoming show this Sunday, Feb 14th at Barton Hall in Ithaca, NY (@ Cornell Univ.). The venue is, of course, well-known among Dead fans for the Grateful Dead’s much-hyped concert from May 8, 1977, a show which has received plenty of praise, even from the mayor of [...]

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02.10.2010

Wrigley Field Summer Concerts Set: DMB, Billy Joel, and Elton John, but No Phish

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Chicago’s City Council has approved three summer concerts at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, including Dave Matthews Band, Billy Joel, and Elton John. So, despite rumors that have been brewing for weeks, it looks like Phish is a no-go for Wrigley this summer. Sorry dudes.

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02.09.2010

Video: Toubab Krewe, Live on Jam Cruise 8

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The good folks over at iClips.net have released another quality live set from this year’s Jam Cruise, this one from an old LMB favorite:Toubab Krewe.

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02.09.2010

Tom Hamilton’s American Babies: Download and EP Release Party

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Tom Hamilton’s American Babies side project is back. They’ve just announced a release party for their new EP at the World Cafe Live in Philly on April 10. They’ve also released a free track from the new EP called “Weight of the World,” which is available over at the XPN blog.

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02.09.2010

Trey Anastasio Band at Jefferson Theatre 2/8/10: Video, Photos, Setlist and Download

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Trey Anastasio & Classic TAB kicked off their Winter tour last night in Charlottesville at the recently-renovated Jefferson Theatre. Our buddy Brent grabbed some solid photos, CitrusCarpetMan posted a decent video of the debut of “Liquid Time,” and the boys over at Hidden Track and the Butter Room had us covered on setlist updates. Sounds [...]

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02.09.2010

Bonnaroo 2010 Lineup Live Blog

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As we recently reported, the Bonnaroo Music Festival will be rolling out their official 2010 lineup announcement today starting at noon EST, in continuation of their annual lineup tease-fest. However, a number of bands seemingly wanted to boost traffic to their own websites couldn’t wait to break the news to the world that they’ll be [...]

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02.08.2010

Video: Trey Love

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Trey Anastasio just opened up his solo tour in Charlottesville with “Shine,” and his PR team put together this amazing Super Bowl ad to air last night in anticipation of tonight’s event. You’ve simply got to see it to believe it. Trey Love [YouTube]

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02.06.2010

The Hangout Music Festival 2010 Initial Lineup: Zac Brown Band, Black Crowes, Gov’t Mule

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Alabama’s Hangout Music Festival has announced its initial 2010 lineup, which so far includes Zac Brown Band, John Legend, The Black Crowes, Gov’t Mule, and Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas. The festival is slated for May 14-16 at The Hangout and nearby public beach in Gulf Shores, AL. For tickets and more [...]

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02.05.2010

Pitchfork Music Festival 2010 Initial Lineup: LCD Soundsystem, Modest Mouse, Pavement

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After just announcing the festival dates a couple days ago, Chicago’s Pitchfork Music Festival has now confirmed a few artists for their three-day lineup, including some heavy-hitters like LCD Soundsystem, Modest Mouse, and Pavement. Tickets go on sale at noon CT today at TicketWeb, with single-day passes for $40, and three-day passes for $90 (no [...]

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02.04.2010

Video: Vampire Weekend Unplugged and In Your Face

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Vampire Weekend got the intimate, unplugged treatment over at La Blogotheque. Check it out: Vampire Weekend [La Blogotheque] Looks like these guys are having a good time (I suppose that No. 1 Chart spot didn’t hurt). I really dig the format with these up-close-and-personal videos. And despite the audience noise (and participation), the sound is [...]

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02.04.2010

Wakarusa 2010 Lineup Additions

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Amidst the ongoing frenzy of festival lineup announcements, the Wakarusa Music Festival has announced their next round of lineup additions: Widespread Panic, Umphrey’s McGee (2 sets including a late night), The Black Keys, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, 7 Walkers featuring Papa Mali and Bill Kreutzmann, State Radio, Dub Tribe Soundsystem, Fishbone, Mark Farina, [...]

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