Egypt ordered a curfew in Cairo and other cities but the order failed to curb protests by tens of thousands demanding the end of Hosni Mubarak’s rule, says VOA. Video from Cairo has shown protesters rocking an empty troop carrier back and forth, trying to push it off a bridge into the Nile, then burning it. Large fires are visible at several spots in the city, including in some government buildings, and sounds of gunfire echo through the streets.
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Dan Bern: U.S. Tour
January 13th, 2011 |
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COMPOSER OF SONGS FOR WALK HARD AND
GET HIM TO THE GREEK
RELEASING
LIVE IN NEW YORK THIS SPRING
 Dan Bern |
Dan Bern has released some
dozen albums since 1997, while performing everywhere from small clubs to Carnegie Hall. He begins a national tour
on January 19, 2011 that will take him across the country and back, his longest such tour since 2007. Select dates
will include Common Rotation, the Los
Angeles-based trio of multi-instrumentalists with whom Bern has performed and recorded for the past two years.
The tour goes through April 3 in Los Angeles.
Fresh off the heels of 2010′s Live in Los Angeles, Bern will release, Live in New York for
this tour. The two live records include some of his best-loved songs, including “Jerusalem,” “God Said No,” “I’m Not
the Guy” and “Tiger Woods,” as well as a slew of brand new songs and previously live-only material. 2010 also saw
the release of Bern’s first kid’s album, Two Feet Tall. His first-ever Songbook, which has sheet music for 18
of his songs, will be available on the tour as well.
DAN BERN TOUR DATES
Wed, Jan 19 – San Diego, CA – LeStats – with Common Rotation
Thurs, Jan 20 – Phoenix, AZ – The Compound Grill – with Janos
Fri, Jan 21 – Flagstaff, AZ – Coconino Center For The Arts – with Janos
Sat, Jan 22 – Santa Fe, NM – Santa Fe Brewing Company – with Janos
Sun, Jan 23 – Albuquerque, NM – The Cooperage Restaurant – with Janos
Tues, Jan 25 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Blue Door
Wed, Jan 26 – Dallas, TX – Poor David’s Pub
Thurs, Jan 27 – Austin, TX – Catus Cafe
Sa, Jan 29 – New Orleans, LA – The Blue Nile Balcony Room
Wed, Feb 2 – Nashville, TN – The Bluebird Cafe
Thurs, Feb 3 – Athens, GA – The Melting Point
Fri, Feb 4 – Decatur, GA – Eddie’s Attic
Wed, Feb 9 – Columbia, SC – The White Mule
Thurs, Feb 10 – Charlotte, NC – Evening Muse
Fri, Feb 11 – Raleigh, NC – The Pour House
Sat, Feb 12 – Winston-Salem, NC – The Garage
Sun, Feb 13 – Asheville, NC – The Grey Eagle
Thurs, Feb 17 – Washington, DC – Jammin Java
Fri, Feb 18 – Easton, MD – Nightcat
Sat, Feb 19 – Philadelphia, PA – Tin Angel – with Common Rotation
Sun, Feb 20 – New York, NY – Highline Ballroom – with Common Rotation
Tues, Feb 22 – Boston, MA – Club Passim – with Common Rotation
Wed, Feb 23 – Boston, MA – Club Passim – with Common Rotation
Thurs, Feb 24 – Portland, ME – One Longfellow Square – with Common Rotation
Sat, Feb 26 – Northampton, MA – Iron Horse Music Hall – with Common Rotation
Sun, Feb 27 – Teaneck, NJ – Mexicali Live – with Common Rotation
Wed, Mar 2 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Tavern
Thurs, Mar 3 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Thunderbird Cafe
Sat, Mar 5 – Dayton, OH – Canal Street Tavern
Tues, Mar 8 – Ann Arbor, MI – The Ark
Wed, Mar 9 – Chicago, IL – S.P.A.C.E.
Sun, Mar 13 – Iowa City, IA – The Mill
Sat, Mar 19 – Denver, CO – Soiled Dove Underground
Sun, Mar 20 – Carbondale, CO – Steve’s Guitars
Fri, Mar 25 – Seattle, WA – Tractor Tavern
Sat, Mar 26 – Portland, OR – The Alberta Rose Theatre
Sun, Mar 27 – Eugene, OR – Tsunami Books
Tues, Mar 29 – Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s – The Momo Lounge – with Common Rotation
Wed, Marc 30 – Chico, CA – 1078 Gallery – with Common Rotation
Thurs, Mar 31 – San Francisco, CA – Freight & Salvage – with Common Rotation
Fri, Apr 1 – Santa Cruz, CA – Crepe Place – with Common Rotation
Sun, April 3 – Los Angeles, CA – Bootleg – with Common Rotation
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Berlusconi’s exotic dancer account contradicted by magistrates
November 12th, 2010 |
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Italian judicial officials have contradicted Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s account of how he intervened to save a Moroccan teenage exotic dancer from a theft allegation. Italian magistrates also called into question claims made in parliament by Berlusconi”s interior minister, Roberto Maroni that the 74-year-old tycoon”s intervention in the case of the 17-year-old belly dancer [...]
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey: Robots Announce Fall Tour
August 31st, 2010 |
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THOSE AUTOMATONS KNOW WHAT THEY’RE TALKING ABOUT!
Our mechanical friends can be helpful or scary and, in this instance, serious jazz heads who dig the new Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey album, Stay Gold, and plan to catch the band on the road this fall.
JFJO Fall Stay Gold Tour
09/03 Chelsea’s – Baton Rouge, LA
09/04 Benies Boom Boom Room – Hattiesburg, MS
09/05 Louisiana Music Factory – New Orleans, LA (in store performance)
09/05 Blue Nile – New Orleans, LA
09/08 Anderson Auditorium – Shreveport, LA
09/10 Parish Room – Austin, TX
09/11 Boiler Room – Denton, TX
09/14 Skully’s – Columbus, OH
09/15 Canal Street – Dayton, OH
09/16 Shake It Records – Cincinnati, OH (in store performance)
09/16 The Blue Wisp – Cincinnati, OH
09/17 Hideaway Saloon – Louisville, KY
09/18 Rex Theater – Pittsburgh, PA
10/09 Jardine’s – Kansas City, MO
10/15 Tost Lounge – Seattle, WA
10/16 Mt Tabor Pub – Portland, OR
10/17 CultureWorks – Ashland, OR
10/20 Aubergine – Sebastopol, CA
10/21 Kuumbwa Jazz Center – Santa Cruz, CA
10/22 Beatnik Studios – Sacramento, CA
10/23 Cafe Du Nord – San Francisco, CA
10/28 Winston’s – San Diego, CA
10/29 The Mint – Los Angeles, CA
12/31 Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa, OK
Steel Train Joins “Yo Gabba Gabba Live!” Tour
August 25th, 2010 |
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BAND ALSO CONFIRMS NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH FUN.
 Steel Train |
New Jersey rock band Steel
Train is excited to announce that they will share the stage with the cast of beloved kid’s show Yo
Gabba Gabba! on the “Yo Gabba Gabba Live!” tour. Among the other “Super Music Friends” guests on the tour
are Mates of State, Amanda Palmer, Kid Koala, OK Go and many others.
The band has a busy autumn of touring ahead of them. After the Yo Gabba Gabba Live! dates and a handful of one-
offs, Steel Train will bring their celebrated live show to audiences across the country when hit the road with fun. for an ambitious North American
tour kicking off September 29. Full tour dates below.
Listeners in the New York area can tune in to WRXP on Thursday, August 26 to hear Steel Train perform live on air on
Matt Pinfield’s morning rock show. The band will perform an intimate set at the Bowery Electric that night, as special
guests at WRXP’s Anything Anything showcase. In addition, fans can pick up a copy of Steel Train for only $3.99 at
Amazon.com all day Thursday, when it is featured as the website’s Daily Deal.
Check out the band’s triumphant performance of “Bullet” on The Late Show with David Letterman: http://www.vimeo.com/13304398.
Steel Train
August 26 Bowery Electric New York, NY
August 27 Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Bethel, NY^
August 28 Jiffy Lube Live Bristow, VA^
August 29 Mann Center Philadlephia, PA^
August 31 Meadowbrook US Cellular Pavilion Gilford, NH^
September 2 Times Union Center Albany, NY^
September 3 Artpark Lewiston, NY^
September 15 Ruth Eckerd Hall Clearwater, FL
September 16 House of Blues Lake Buena Vista, FL
September 17 Park Ave CD Orlando, FL (in-store)
September 18 St. Augustine Ampitheatre St. Augustine, FL
September 20 House of Blues New Orleans, LA
September 29 Higher Ground Burlington, VT*
September 30 The Bell House Brooklyn, NY* (free show)
October 1 World Cafe Live Philadelphia, PA*
October 2 Mr. Small’s Theatre Pittsburgh, PA*
October 3 Grog Shop Cleveland, OH*
October 5 The Basement Columbus, OH*
October 6 Brick Street Oxford, OH*
October 7 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI*
October 8 The Firebird St. Louis, MO*
October 9 House of Blues Chicago, IL*
October 10 Varsity Theatre Minneapolis, MN*
October 12 People’s Court Des Moines, IA*
October 13 Blue Moose Iowa City, IA*
October 14 The Bottleneck Lawrence, KS*
October 15 Fox Theatre Boulder, CO*
October 16 Club Sound Salt Lake City, UT*
October 21 Media Club Vancouver, BC*
October 22 El Corazon Seattle, WA*
October 23 Hawthorne Theatre Portland, OR*
October 26 Starline Fresno, CA*
October 27 Great American Music Hall San Francisco, CA*
October 28 Music Box @ Henry Fonda Los Angeles, CA*
October 30 The Nile Mesa, AZ*
November 2 The Cambridge Room @ HOB Dallas, TX*
November 4 Stubb’s Austin, TX*
November 5 Bronze Peacock @ HOB Houston, TX*
November 27 Webster Hall New York, NY*
November 29 La Sala Rosa Montreal QC*
November 30 The Mod Club Toronto, ON*
December 2 9:30 Club Washington, DC*
December 3 Royale Night Club Boston, MA*
December 4 Water Street Music Hall Rochester, NY*
December 7 The Orpheum Tampa, FL*
December 8 Culture Club Ft. Lauderdale, FL*
December 9 The Social Orlando, FL*
December 11 The Loft Atlanta, GA*
December 13 Paramount Arts Center Ashland, KY*
^ with Yo Gabba Gabba Live!
* with fun.
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JFJO: Fall Dates
August 18th, 2010 |
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STAY GOLD RELEASE TOUR IN SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER
 Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey |
In just a few weeks Jacob Fred Jazz
Odyssey will hit the road again for a two month album release tour that will take the band from New
Orleans to Louisville to Seattle to Los Angeles. If you live in one of these cities there is still time to help promote the
show in exchange for a guest list spot & free JFJO goods. Email the
band for details.
Their 20th album, Stay Gold, is available now. Click here to grab the album from iTunes. If
you’d prefer a hard copy click here for the CD and/or the double
vinyl.
Fri. Sept 3rd – Chelseas – Baton Rouge, LA (w/ Johnny Vidacovich!)
Sat. Sept 4th – Boom Boom Room – Hattiesburg, MS (w/ Johnny Vidacovich!)
Sun. Sept 5th – Blue Nile – New Orleans, LA (w/ Johnny Vidacovich!)
Wed. Sept 8th – Centenary College – Shreveport, LA
Fri. Sept 10th – The Parish – Austin, TX w/ ToasT & Erik Telford Collective
Sat. Sept 11th – Boiler Room – Denton, TX w/ Consider the Source
Tues. Sept 14th – Skully’s – Columbus, OH w/ Bum Wealthy
Wed. Sept. 15th – Canal Street Tavern – Dayton, OH
Thurs. Sept 16th – The Blue Wisp – Cincinnati, OH
Fri. Sept. 17th – Hideaway – Louisville, KY
Sat. Sept 18th – Rex Theater – Pittsburgh, PA
Sat. Oct. 9th – Jardine’s Jazz Club – Kansas City, MO
Fri. Oct. 15th – Tost – Seattle, WA w/ Das Vibenbass
Sat. Oct. 16th – Mt. Tabor Theater – Portland, OR w/ The Dead Kenny G’s & Trio Subtonic
Sun. Oct. 17th – Culture Works – Ashland, OR
Wed. Oct. 20th – Aubergine – Sebastopol, CA w/ The Jug Dealers
Thurs. Oct. 21st – Kuumbwa Jazz Center – Santa Cruz, CA w/ evarusnik
Fri. Oct. 22nd – Beatnik Studios – Sacramento, CA w/ evarusnik
Sat. Oct. 23rd – Cafe Du Nord – San Francisco, CA
Thurs. Oct. 28th – Winston’s – San Diego, CA
Fri. Oct. 29th – The Mint – Los Angeles, CA w/ Sky White Tiger
Fri. Dec 31st – Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa,OK* *playing the music of Beyonce, Madonna, & Lady GaGa w/ Annie
Ellicott, Travis Fite, & Costa Stasinopoulos
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I would be honoured to play Cleopatra, says Jolie
July 22nd, 2010 |
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Angelina Jolie has said that she would be honoured to play the Queen of the Nile in an upcoming new biopic. “I would be honoured” to play Cleopatra in an upcoming new biopic,†UsMagazine.com quoted Jolie as saying during the ‘Salt’ premiere in Hollywood. But Jolie, 35, also said: “We haven”t gotten the script yet.” [...]
fun. headlining tour Pre-Sale, Free Show
July 7th, 2010 |
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TOUR STOPS INCLUDE BURLINGTON, PHILADELPHIA, OXFORD, CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS, SEATTLE, &
MORE
 fun. |
fun. has just barely started
to rest after all the touring they did this winter and spring, but we’re excited to announce that this fall they will be
hitting the road again, this time on a giant headline tour of the United States! Full dates are listed below, and you
can see that the band will be visiting many cities for the first time ever (hello Oxford, OH!) More dates will be
announced soon.
As a special Thank You to all who are subscribed to the fun. mailing list, the band is offering a first crack at
our ticket pre-sale which goes live today. When you order your tickets though this special pre-sale, you will also
receive an extremely limited edition poster designed by the band, which you can pick up at the show.
Click here to check out a video that
shows Andrew, Jack and Nate creating their part of the poster.
Click here to go to the pre-sale now.
On September 30, fun. will be playing a very special FREE show at The Bell House in Brooklyn, NY. Space is limited,
so if you want to go (and please note you MUST be 18+), please send an email to ournameisfun@nettwerk.com with
the subject: BROOKLYN BELL HOUSE TICKET and include your full first and last name. Limit is one pair of tickets per
person. Please be sure to specify whether you are requesting one ticket or two. You will receive an email
confirming your spot on the guest list.
Don’t forget that Jack and Steel Train
have a new album out. They have some insane fan pack options, click here to learn more.
fun. Tour Dates:
September 29 Higher Ground Burlington, VT
October 1 World Cafe Live Philadelphia, PA
October 2 Mr. Small’s Pittsburgh, PA
October 3 The Grog Shop Cleveland, OH
October 5 The Basement Columbus, OH
October 6 Brick Street Oxford, OH
October 7 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI
October 8 The Firebird St. Louis, MO
October 9 House of Blues Chicago, IL
October 10 Varsity Theater Minneapolis, MN
October 12 Peoples Court Des Moines, IA
October 13 Blue Moose Iowa City, IA
October 14 The Bottleneck Lawrence, KS
October 15 Fox Theatre Boulder, CO
October 16 Club Sound Salt Lake City, UT
October 21 Media Club Vancouver, BC
October 22 El Corazon Seattle, WA
October 23 Hawthorne Theater Portland, OR
October 26 Starline Fresno, CA
October 27 Great American Music Hall San Francisco, CA
October 28 The Music Box @ The Fonda Los Angeles, CA
October 30 The Nile Mesa, AZ
November 2 The Cambridge Room @ House of Blues Dallas, TX
November 4 Stubb’s BBQ Austin, TX
November 5 House of Blues Houston, TX
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Race row erupts over casting Angelina Jolie as Cleopatra
June 19th, 2010 |
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Actress Angelina Jolie has been wedged in the race row after being chosen to play Egypt’s Queen Cleopatra in a Hollywood movie. Jolie, 35, is rumoured to play the ‘Black Beauty of the Nile’ along with Brad Pitt, 46, who is expected to portray her lover Marc Antony, in the flick. But things are not [...]
Jazz Fest After Dark | 04.29-05.02 | New Orleans
May 12th, 2010 |
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Words by: B. Getz | Images by: Casey Flanigan
Jazz Fest Night Shows :: 04.29.10-05.02.10 :: New Orleans, LA
The wise superhero SuperDee once told me, “Judge your Jazz Fest not by what you saw, but what you were forced to miss.”
Those who have been to Jazz Fest know that it’s extremely difficult to decide what shows to see. Head-to-head, there is simply so much incredible music, and rare treats, to indulge in over the course of ten days. Therefore, there will be plenty of fantastic music NOT covered in these dusk til’ dawn highlight. This is simply one boy’s second weekend journey to the musical Mecca that is Jazz Fest… After Dark.
Thursday, April 29
 KDTU :: 04.29 :: Tipitina’s |
No better way to start Fest then Dauphine and Lesseps in the Bywater, Thursday night at Vaughn’s. Though we arrived too late for his BBQ, Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers welcomed us to town like only they can. A joyful mixture of brassy jazz, sultry R&B swagger and modern day braggadocio, Ruffins’ band mixed The Isley Brothers with Gnarls Barkley, with some Mystikal to boot.
Backbeat Foundation hosted another HBO star/brass band alum session at the Blue Nile, where Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave seized their star turn, tearing down the Quarter for nearly three hours of nonstop NOLA stomp. His crack band, expanded for the occasion, more than ably laid a local foundation for Troy Andrews to delve deep into the Treme, unleashing blistering cuts from new album Backatown. Shorty cooked up a jambalaya of choice local brass anthems with a crunk-rock edge; a mammoth Marvin Gaye cover brought the house down.
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe‘s Thursday late night show is always the place to be at Fest. The first in five years (and only KDTU Jazz Fest booking) was no different. Playing Tipitina’s Uptown until sunrise, Denson reminded us all of why he remains the King of Late Night Jazz Fest. The Tiny Universe dropped mammoth sets, balancing older favorites “Family Tree,” “Make it a Cosmopolitan” and “Because of Her Beauty” with blazing new joints like the blaxploitation banger “Brother’s Keeper Pt..II,” a lengthy dub-drenched take on “Mighty Rebel,” and an otherworldly keyboard battle between Robert Walter on Hammond B3 and Marco Benevento on Fender Rhodes.
Howlin Wolf held a benefit for the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic, a huge post-Panic party with keyboardist Jojo’s Mardi Gras Band as the hosts. “Down on the Bayou II” included WSP bandmates Sunny Ortiz and John Bell (highlighted by a brief Panic set). Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann and NOLA monarchs George Porter Jr., Anders Osborne, John “Papa” Gros, Papa Mali, Jon Cleary, Big Chief Bo Dollis, and Alfred “Uganda” Roberts all lent their skills. Gov’t Mule‘s Warren Haynes, Jorgen Carlsson and Danny Louis joined hard hitting local skinman Russell Batiste Jr. for an exciting short set.
Friday, April 30
 Pretty Lights :: 04.30 :: Republic |
The new frontier of live electronic music was on display throughout Friday night, a tribute to both the evolution of the genre and the breadth of the Jazz Fest palette. With respect to the Rusko/Big Gigantic party that went late the night before, for this writer, Friday was about pulsating beats. With a new take on dubstep delivered Live PA style, Uprise Dub kicked things off with proper wobble at Dragon’s Den; dark drum & bass deep in the Quarter. A progressive minded dubstep swagger with Bukem-informed jazzy jungle, Paul Knight is a breakout waiting to happen. Big t’ings in store for this rumbling conglomerate.
Pretty Lights set it off substantially at Republic. With the sold out massive getting crazier by the song, kids were crowd surfing and bouncing off walls; absolute bedlam as dancing spilled into the street. Mixing bombastic originals with seriously dirty reinterpretations, Derek Vincent Smith knows how to rock a crowd. “More Important than Michael Jordan” ignited the fuse, but the set closing “Rumpshaker” remix was a five alarm fire.
Both Friday and Saturday nights, Bear Creek Presents hosted Break Science at One Eyed Jacks to teeming late revelers. Both shows kicked off at the ungodly hour of 4 a.m. Drummer wunderkind Adam Deitch knows no boundaries, and clearly the Rusko set had inspired him; Friday night’s set leaned heavily on dubstep wobble and thunderous bottom end. Saturday saw a more diverse assortment, with Borahm Lee unleashing a ridiculous array of skills amidst mountains of keyboards, samplers and laptops. Highlight: choice tribute to the late Guru, in the form of a punishing take on Gang Starr‘s “DWYCK,” demolishing of Public Enemy’s seminal “Bring the Noise” in a way that would make Hank Shocklee proud.
Saturday, May 1
Superfly Presents always provides a quintessential NOLA experience on the Creole Queen Boat Cruise; and this year’s Greyboy Allstars hoedown was the ideal soundtrack. While Kirk Joseph’s 504 Brass Band held down the deck with typical Crescent City flair, a newly recharged GBA came correct indoors. Incorporating new rare groove styles amidst a sea of classic West Coast boogaloo, the Allstars were back on their mojo. A spooky, enchanting version of “Nautilus” was the highlight for this writer.
Bear Creek Presents delivered another stellar gig at One Eyed Jacks with Dr. Klaw, a malicious conglomerate of NYC meets NOLA crunk. Nick Daniels led the boys into battle, welcoming local cats Andrew Block, Maurice ‘Mo Betta’ Brown and Clarence ‘Trixzey’ Slaughter to the fold. Eric Krasno (MVP?) wailed above the gumbo funk with reckless abandon, with Deitch and Nigel Hall grinning feverishly as they pushed the grooves along.
Backbeat Foundation hosted two killer Saturday shows at Tipitina’s French Quarter. Bonerama killed the raucous room with a smattering of funky brass and rock energy. Joined by Scott McCaughey (guitar), David Silverman (sousaphone), and R.E.M.‘s Mike Mills (bass) the troupe tore thru an Alex Chilton tribute, and spirited takes on “Cabbage Alley” and “Lovelight.” Later, the eclectic grouping Some Cat From Japan interpreted the works of Jimi Hendrix with a fresh take, and a lot of mojo. Led by Will Bernard and Nigel Hall, and ably assisted by Scott Metzger, Ron Johnson and Bonerama drummer Eric Bolivar, the spirit of Jimi was on full display with unique new vision.
Sunday, May 2
A sisterhood of cities was on display at Howlin Wolf for The Royal Family Ball. George Porter and his Running Partners, Zigaboo’s Funk Revue and Break Science held things down early for the vicious combination of Soulive and Lettuce. Soulive delivered one of the final slamming Jazz Fest performance, ripping as a trio or when rolling augmented. But quite frankly, the finest hour belonged to a reinvigorated Lettuce, whose only performance of the weekend was a rage to remember. Welcoming back Boston OG’s Adam ‘Shmeans’ Smirnoff and E.D. ‘Jesus’ Coomes, the boys tore the roof off the Wolf. As if they didn’t already have enough ammo, Ian Neville, Maurice Brown and Khris Royal joined the fray, as did Skerik for the final banger. Lettuce had conquered Jazz Fest once again, sending off the masses with relentless, colossal funk jams.
Like a whirlwind, it was over just as suddenly as it started. Jazz Fest will do that to ya. Once again, it was an epic adventure of giant proportions. Special thanks to Paulina Trujillo and the Backbeat Foundation, Megan Sabella at Newsom Management, Paul Peck and Superfly Productions, Paul Levine and Bear Creek, as well as all the venues and promoters that join together to provide these rich experiences. Most of all, a heartfelt thank you to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and the City of New Orleans, without whom none of this would be possible.
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Jazz Fest 2010 Survival Guide
April 23rd, 2010 |
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The 41st annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival – set to run April 23 through May 2 – is about much more than just music. Notice that the official name of the event includes the word “Heritage,” this is a true celebration of culture, history, food, art and music that could only have sprouted from the fertile soil of New Orleans. And while the music programming shines a giant light on jazz, no genre is left untouched with headliners ranging from Widespread Panic to Aretha Franklin.
The JamBase editors have put together a Jazz Fest Survival Guide featuring 21 Must-See bands, a list of gastronomical delights found at the Fairgrounds, local restaurant suggestions, as well as a run down of late night shows (Weekend 1, Daze Between and Weekend 2), photo galleries and a few Fest Insider Tips.
21 MUST-SEE BANDS
Over the course of seven days on 11 stages, Jazz Fest will feature around 450 artists. This list is in no way meant to cover even a fraction of the amazing talent on display. The 21 bands highlighted here are designed to help you uncover a lesser-known great, local hero, or perhaps help you make a tough decision at a certain time slot. Instead of giving love to well known headliners we adore like The Allmans, Neville Brothers (who always close the final day in epic fashion), My Morning Jacket, Black Crowes, Anita Baker, The Dead Weather, Derek Trucks and Pearl Jam, we’re focusing on three bands each day you might not be planning to see that are worthy of your attention. You can check out the entire Jazz Fest schedule here.
Friday, April 23
 Dr. John |
1. Dr. John & the Lower 911 :: 3:30 PM :: Gentilly Stage
Malcolm John “Mac” Rebennack, Jr., aka The Night Tripper, aka Dr. John, is considered by many to be the most significant living New Orleans musician today. A master of traditional New Orleans R&B, swamp funk and voodoo-psychedelia, this is a set you don’t want to miss on the first day of Fest.
2. Irma Thomas Tribute to Mahalia Jackson :: 4:40 PM :: Gospel Tent
Despite being gone nearly 40 years, Mahalia Jackson remains a pillar of the gospel world. The power, artistry and sheer personality of her work birthed the modern gospel movement that followed in her wake, and perhaps more importantly, continues to stir spirits and fuel faith on a daily basis. Not many 20th century musicians deserve a tribute more and there’s simply no better candidate to pull off a spectacular homage than Ms. Thomas, the “Soul Queen of New Orleans,” who’s mingling of blues grit, soulful fire and gospel inflection is exceedingly well suited to Jackson’s catalog. And don’t miss Irma Thomas set of her own material on Sunday, May 2, at 1:40 p.m. on the Acura Stage.
3. Rotary Downs :: 4:40 PM :: Lagniappe Stage
New Orleans has far more than one sound. Yes, funk, jazz and second line dominate, but there’s also a fine rock scene bubbling under, including the increasingly excellent Rotary Downs, who merge Pavement, Bowie and other threads into something extremely catchy and all their own. Their new release, Cracked Maps & Blue Reports (JamBase review), shows they’re armed with a pile of great new tunes, and their live show is an energetic, passionately played blast.
Don’t Miss Culinary Delight: Soft Shell Crab Po-Boy
Saturday, April 24
 Red Stick Ramblers |
1. Red Stick Ramblers :: 4:25 PM :: Lagniappe Stage
A real Louisiana treasure, the Ramblers’ swirl of classic western swing, Cajun and hot jazz music goes down real easy, which slightly obscures just how ridiculously together every aspect of their sound is – sweet (but not too sweet) harmonies, moaning fiddle, dancing guitars and a joie de vivre demeanor. Red Stick makes traditional music seem, well, less traditional and more immediately alive. If Buck Owens and Bob Wills were still with us they’d be at this set.
2. Treme Brass Band :: 12:25 PM :: Peoples Health Economy Hall Tent
The Treme Brass Band is a traditional marching brass band from New Orleans’ Treme neighborhood. The group features a shifting lineup of local legends that has included such stalwarts as trumpeter Kermit Ruffins, sousaphonist Kirk Joseph and trombonist Corey Henry, and is anchored by bass drummer Lionel Batiste and bandleader Benny Jones. This is the sound of New Orleans and there’s a reason HBO has created the hit new show Treme about the ‘hood these cats call home.
3. Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes :: 11:20 AM :: Gentilly Stage
There’s not too many more joyful, good time rockin’ ways one could start their day on the Fairgrounds than with Johnny and his hard swinging bunch. With the feel of an old time rock ‘n’ soul revue (shrunk down to a few very talented cats), Sketch and the Dirty Notes play hard with a smiling dedication to YOUR enjoyment, whoever you might be.
Don’t Miss Culinary Delight: Cochon de Lait Po-Boy (milk fed pig)
Sunday, April 25
 Big Chief Monk Boudreaux |
1. Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & the Golden Eagles Mardi Gras Indians
4:35 PM :: Jazz & Heritage Stage
A living link to history, Monk Boudreaux is the Big Chief of the Golden Eagles Mardi Gras Indian tribe, and when they roll onstage at Jazz Fest you can count on deep NOLA funk, hypnotic chants and ass-shaking R&B. You just can’t get this shit anywhere but New Orleans.
2. Imagination Movers :: 1:25 PM :: Gentilly Stage
JamBase has keyboardist extraordinaire and NOLA know-it-all Robert Walter to thank for hipping us to this “child-centered rock band.” Describing themselves as the “Beastie Boys meets Mr. Rogers,” the Movers, according to Walter, put on some of the loudest, rowdiest gigs in New Orleans. A bold claim but a reliable source, and their studio work shows they’ve got chops and tunes to spare. Whether you’re “with child” or not, this set could be a Sunday highlight.
3. Grayson Capps :: 3:00 PM :: Lagniappe Stage
Capps is a Southern singer-songwriter gem with the straight shootin’ eye of Johnny Cash melded to the hobo philosophizing of Townes Van Zandt, hard time veracity of John Prine and the wicked humor of Loudon Wainwright III. Backed by his top-flight band The Stumpknockers, Capps is truly lethal. A longtime New Orleans chronicler, he’ll be dishing up some of the finest, smartest roots rock going down at the Fairgrounds this year.
Don’t Miss Culinary Delight: Crawfish Monica
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Thursday, April 29
 Eric Krasno |
1. Dr. Klaw :: 3:00 PM :: Jazz & Heritage Stage
Just seeing the musicians that make up this once-in-a-blue-moon project is enough to get you drooling – Eric Krasno (guitar), Adam Deitch (drums), Nick Daniels (bass), Ian Neville (guitar), Nigel Hall (keys, vocals) and Calvin Turner (bass). Funk rock with sharp teeth is one likely assumption, though with players of this caliber we’d say all bets are off. Dr. Klaw will also perform a night show during Jazz Fest on Friday, April 23 at the Blue Nile.
2. Jazz Ladies Sing The Blues :: 1:45 PM :: WWOZ Jazz Tent
This celebration of the blues will feature a quartet of talented women drawn from the jazz and contemporary gospel spheres – Gina Brown, Angela H. Bell, Tereasa B. and Heather Rothstein. These gals will celebrate the blues singing individually, as background for each other and as a group in a program likely to be full of cool surprises.
3. Kirk Joseph’s Backyard Groove :: 12:10 PM :: Acura Stage
One of the greatest sousaphone players of all time, Kirk Joseph helped redefine what the instrument is capable of. During his tenure with the legendary Dirty Dozen Brass Band Joseph developed a unique style and with Backyard Groove he continues to break new ground with a crew of New Orleans’ finest musicians.
Don’t Miss Culinary Delight: Beignets with frozen Cafe Au Lai
Friday, April 30
 Astral Project |
1. Astral Project :: 1:30 PM :: WWOZ Jazz Tent
Founded by saxophonist Tony Dagradi in 1978, Astral Project is one of the most adventurous jazz ensembles to ever grace New Orleans. Joining Dagradi are drummer Johnny Vidacovich, bassist James Singleton and seven-string guitarist Steve Masakowski, making this one of the most talented quartets one is likely to find anywhere. This is jazz without a safety net, dangerous and fun the way it was meant to be. This band is never short of amazing.
2. Jose Feliciano :: 3:40 PM :: Gentilly Stage
The blind Puerto Rican guitar wizard has been an international chart-topper since the late 1960s, when his ear-catching originals and sophisticated, passionate covers of The Doors, The Beatles and others launched a career that’s still going strong today. His voice rings with emotion and his lightning fast fingers make guitar strings do things others can only dream about. It’s almost always worth sitting at the heel of a legend, so don’t miss your chance with this enduring great.
3. New Orleans Social Club :: 4:15 PM :: Blues Tent
For all the gifted groupings in NOLA, there’s few that could compete with the pedigree of the Social Club, which features two Meters alumni (Leo Nocentelli and George Porter Jr.), three Nevilles (Cyril, Ivan and Charles), keyboard marvel Henry Butler and Dumpstaphunk drummer Raymond Weber. This is going to be a smooth master class in all things New Orleans, musically speaking, with abundant charm and talent to spare.
Don’t Miss Culinary Delight: Fried Eggplant w/ Crawfish Sauce
Saturday, May 1
 Brian Blade |
1. Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band :: 2:00 PM :: WWOZ Jazz Tent
Known to many as the superlative inducing drummer behind such luminaries as Joni Mitchell, Daniel Lanois, Emmylou Harris and Bob Dylan, Blade is also a gifted, subtle composer who has carved out his own sound when his relentless studio schedule and duties behind the kit for the Wayne Shorter Quartet allow. Often languid and consciously paced, Blade’s compositions and empathetic band offer intense texture with real intelligence, which might be the ideal respite from the stomp ‘n’ blast of New Orleans groove music happening elsewhere on the Fairgrounds.
2. Allen Toussaint Jazzity Project :: 3:40 PM :: WWOZ Jazz Tent
Like the Marsalis and Batiste families, the Nevilles, George Porter Jr. and Dr. John, Allen Toussaint is an ambassador for New Orleans. On Friday at the main Acura Stage Toussaint will pull from his catalog of hits for the masses, but on Saturday he’ll sneak into the Jazz Tent with his Jazzity Project where he’ll perform songs off his 2009 Grammy-nominated album Bright Mississippi. Either setting is sure to be a good time – Toussaint really doesn’t disappoint – but something tells us the more intimate show full of obscure selections might unearth some real genius from this living legend.
3. Chris Thomas King :: 2:35 PM :: Blues Tent
King’s reach stretches across the entirety of the blues – from gravely 78 rpm era recordings by blind men and fallen preachers through the ’60s electric revival and into today’s more streamlined variety (and everything that falls in between these broad marks). His voice can make you shiver and his guitar playing can leave you slack-jawed, and he’s the sort of artist that’ll always keep you guessing at what he has up his sleeve.
Don’t Miss Culinary Delight: Fried Oyster Spinach Salad
Sunday, May 1
 Trombone Shorty |
1. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue :: 2:00 PM :: Gentilly Stage
It’s only a matter of time until Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews is a household name. Born and raised in New Orleans’ Treme neighborhood, Andrews played his first Jazz Fest in 1990 at the ripe old age of four. Since then he’s toured the world with Lenny Kravitz and made a believer out of everyone from Bo Diddley to Bono. We highly recommend you start your Sunday in the Gospel Tent (because that’s where all Sundays should start at Jazz Fest) and then promptly make your way over to Trombone Shorty’s performance.
2. Van Morrison :: 3:35 PM :: Acura Stage
At a time when most artists of his era are resting on their laurels (or worse, six feet under), Van the Man has been in the midst of a golden years revival for better than a decade, where he’s revisited his original inspirations, re-teamed with old mates and marvelously rendered his finest studio album, Astral Weeks, in concert (JamBase review). Those only familiar with hits like “Moondance” and “Brown Eyed Girl” may be surprised at how much real nitty-gritty blues and gospel figure in his work, as well as how bloody hard Van can swing if he puts his mind to it. Not one for stage chatter or audience baiting, his live shows nonetheless are pretty much a guarantee of high quality music.
3. Richie Havens :: 5:50 PM :: Sheraton New Orleans Fais Do-Do Stage
Havens’ tireless creativity, sustained musical brilliance and enormous heart and soul arguably mark him as the Woodstock veteran whose gifts (and philosophical perspective) have changed the least over the ensuing decades. A brilliant, honest storyteller and dazzling musician, his performances continue to be life-affirming boons to anyone smart enough to be in his presence. Always a bit more clear-eyed than his hippie cohorts, Havens has somehow maintained the soul of the sixties, and his power and magnetism are almost enough to make today’s much more cynical audiences believe that we really shall one day overcome the injustices of this world.
Don’t Miss Culinary Delight: Boiled Crawfish
Continue reading for Late Night info, Restaurant Suggestions, Insider Tips, Photos and more…
Late Night
As always, there is no shortage of amazing late night entertainment during Jazz Fest. With so many options it’s near impossible to select one show over another, and that’s why you’ll want to look at our complete concert listings to find what tickles your fancy. As you’re perusing our virtual pages be sure to give some thought towards venues. If you’ve never been to the Rock ‘n’ Bowl or raged on the Riverboat Creole Queen you might want to make that happen. There’s also the newly reopened Mahalia Jackson Theatre, as well as always reliable haunts House of Blues, Howlin’ Wolf, DBA and Republic. And no trip to NOLA is complete without a stop at Tip’s. And if you can somehow sneak into the My Morning Jacket/Preservation Hall Jazz Band show at the tiny Preservation Hall on Saturday, April 24, more power to you!
The Jazzfest Grids are an incredibly useful tool to help you plan your nighttime parties. Use the links below for a complete breakdown of all the late night shows.
First Weekend :: Second Weekend :: Daze Between :: Extra Days
New Orleans Restaurant Suggestions
Higher End
1. Cochon :: 930 Tchoupitoulas St.
A local favorite and great value serving up the classics and more. They’re offering a private dining experience with a special Jazz Fest menu.
2. Dante’s Kitchen :: 736 Dante St.
The best ‘NOLA comfort food’ in the city. Get the shrimp n’ grits. Chef Emann is the boss!
3. Dick & Jenny’s :: 4501 Tchoupitoulas St.
Uptown near Tip’s, this casual fine dinning restaurant takes no reservations and is open on Mondays.
On A Budget
1. Domilise’s Po-Boys :: 5240 Annunciation St. (right off Tchoupitoulas)
The quintessential po-boy resource. It’s a local favorite for a reason.
2. Coop’s Place :: 1109 Decatur St.
If ya don’t know now ya know! This just might be the best fried chicken and seafood gumbo in town. Get the Taste Plate or the two piece dark with rabbit jambalaya.
3. Verti Marte :: 1201 Royal St.
A French Quarter staple, this joint is open 24/7 and serves real food at a reasonable price.
Insider Tips
- When you’re leaving the Fairgrounds after a long day of dancing in the sun, don’t rush right into the cab line. Walk on over to Liuzza’s at 3636 Bienville Ave. Get yourself a bite to eat or a drink and dig the scene. There’s always bands playing in the area and there’s no better people watching than the sea of heads rolling out of the Fairgrounds.
- Don’t deny the Lagniappe Stage. As well as Rotary Downs, Red Stick Ramblers, Grayson Capps, Klezmer Allstars and Bobby Long all playing there, it’s the ONLY place to get fresh Louisiana oysters! I know y’all come for the music, but you stay for the fresh, Louisiana caught seafood. Lache pas la patate!
- If you’re looking for the sweetest local t-shirts, stay out of the tourist traps and be sure to check out Dirty Coast. Run by a bunch of great NOLA cats, the money goes right back to the people who make this city so amazing, and the shirt designs are just awesome. Get one for yourself and bring another home; they make great gifts!
Resources
- Official New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival website: nojazzfest.com. This link includes “The Cubes” which break down every set of the weekend by artist, stage, day and time, the link also includes a list of all food at the festival, news, artist bios, ticket info and Jazz Fest history.
- Jazzfest Grids website: jazzfestgrids.com. This link has a complete listing of all late night club shows for First Weekend, Second Weekend, Daze Between and Extra Daze.
- JamBase Jazz Fest Show Listings: New Orleans 4/22-5/3. This link will show you all events scheduled in New Orleans from April 22 (the start of First Weekend) through May 3 (the end of Second Weekend).
- JamBase 2009 Jazz Fest Coverage: Weekend 1, Weekend 2
- JamBase 2008 Jazz Fest Coverage: Weekend 1, Weekend 2
- JamBase 2007 Jazz Fest Coverage
- JamBase 2006 Jazz Fest Coverage
- Local site nola.com/jazzfest offers a plethora of news and Fest updates
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Be sure to keep an eye on JamBase during Jazz Fest as we’ll be reporting live from New Orleans with daily updates…
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Mardi Gras | 2.12-2.16 | New Orleans
March 4th, 2010 |
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By: B. Getz
Mardi Gras :: 02.12-02.16 | :: New Orleans, LA
 Trombone Shorty :: Mardi GrasBy Dino Perrucci |
Descending on New Orleans five days after the Saints’ enormous Super Bowl victory, we encountered a city boiling with elation. Despite the frigid temperatures, this city was as hot as ever, with deafening chants of “Who Dat?” reverberating night and day, bouncing off walls of venues, up and down parade routes, at dinner tables and tailgates. I have literally never seen a city so jacked up, and it was as infectious as ’twas intoxicating.
By day we walked various parade routes, first the Krewe of Morpheus and Krewe of Muses, enjoying the Cameltoe Steppers and Miss Karina’s Bearded Oysters, amongst others. For most parades we rolled uptown to watch on St. Charles and Napoleon Streets, though Saturday we started in Lakeview, rolling with Krewe of Endymion and feting Saints owner/Grand Marshall Tom Benson and Head Coach Sean Payton like Crescent monarchs, with Trombone Shorty the Grand Marshall’s personal guest.
Carnival is truly a cultural and family event. Generations of kin and friends of all races come together and celebrate in magnificent unity; the likes of which I have never seen before. The only moment I ever feared for my own safety was during the Krewe of Bacchus‘ parade when Drew Brees, Saints quarterback, Super Bowl MVP, and 2010′s King Bacchus, turned the corner of St. Charles on a parade float. It was as if Touchdown Jesus had arrived, setting off complete pandemonium.
“WHO DAT! New Orleans is rolling! The City is alive!” cried Brandon Tarricone of Brotherhood of Groove.
As we thawed from the Morpheus/Muses parades Friday night, we strolled to Tipitina’s Uptown for the first of four visits to the hallowed room. Thriving in this celebratory atmosphere, George Porter Jr., Leo Nocentelli, Ivan Neville and Raymond Weber (Dumpstaphunk) took the stage to cheers. Henry Butler was then led stage right to a thunderous ovation as the band took their spots, with Butler seated at a keyboard facing Ivan, who was buried beneath an array of keys. They immediately congratulated the Super Bowl Champions to more screaming decibels. Ivan and Leo repeated the salutations throughout the show, a harbinger of “Who Dats?” to come.
 Henry Butler :: Mardi Gras/Tip’s By Dino Perrucci |
Weber and Porter’s instant lockstep unveiled opener “Everything is Everything,” a crawfish jamboree of distinct NOLA styles, their collaborative spirit evidenced immediately. “Everything” had everything, passing around the jam, with driving Weber funk and George laying down his patented, joyful, nasty bass runs. This song encapsulated their entire performance – equal parts jubilant NOLA sing-along and vicious, loose, powerful funk – serving songs that resonated with joy, pain and the road to redemption. “Cabbage Alley” was a joyful romp through the Professor Longhair classic, with Fess grinning “Hey Now Baby” from the top of the house he built.
Henry Butler asked if he could take us to church, and that he did, with glorious bright piano and charming verve. Butler was distinguished royalty, and that’s amongst Porter, Leo, and Ivan, all stalwarts in their own right. The blind man stoked several raging Nocentelli screaming solos drenched in tubed-out distortion and Gibsonics. Porter and Weber responded with tight riddims and big wrap around fills swollen with laughter.
Ivan Neville’s charged “Fortunate Son” oozed Bayou and sparked some fantastic interplay between Ivan and Porter, plus more ragin’ Leo licks. This exhilaration was a theme for two full sets of huge smiles, jams and Crescent City spirit. “Talkin’ ‘Bout New Orleans” was just that – the pulse of a city ablaze. It’s Carnival Time!
For three consecutive nights we stumbled out of Tip’s and made our way down to the Blue Nile for the Backbeat Foundation’s 4th Annual Mardi Gras Funkstravaganza, a series of Royal Family hosted hoedowns lasting well into the wee hours, in true Quarter style. New York and NOLA are sister cities, and the likes of Adam Deitch, Eric Krasno and Nigel Hall would make their presence known at this Lombardi Gras, and of course, be joined by their NOLA forefathers all weekend long.
 Khris Royal, Kraz, Deitch, Hall :: Royal FamilyBy Amanda Barry |
Friday late night, Dr. Claw featured a malevolent conglomerate of Deitch, Kraz, Nigel, and locals Ian Neville on guitar and the inimitable Nick Daniels on bass and vocals. “God Made Me Funky” was an aggressive jolt of stutter-step bounce and friendly one-upmanship. A reading of R&B staple “Leave Me Alone” displayed soothing vocals from Hall and Daniels, while Kraz wailed away on a gold guitar emblazoned with the Saints’ fleur de lis. A Daniels propelled cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground” was a bludgeoning stomp of lead-bass, wailing Kraz, and sordid drumming; this colossal rendition most displayed the group’s shared kinetic energy. Ivan Neville hustled down from Tip’s to join the aural fracas, with Raymond Weber and Papa Mali checking it out from the crowd.
On Saturday, the Nigel Hall Band (featuring George Porter Jr.) was geared to a more R&B feel. Krasno played bass before George’s arrival as Hall crooned with joie de vivre. A deep Rhodes take on James Taylor’s “You’ve Got a Friend” punctuated the early part of the set until Deitch commandeered the ship, directing Porter into murderous funk grooves. This was “Meters take Manhattan” on some crunk shit. Sheer delight shone on the faces of the elder statesman and boy wonder, as they played puppet-master to one another’s nastiness amidst carnival sights and sounds.
 Porter & Krasno by Dino Perrucci |
In true “only in New Orleans” fashion, long after the band had left the stage there were still 25 or so fans hanging around the Nile. As Jill Scott’s “Is it the Way” pumped through the PA, one by one the musicians returned to the stage, first Hall on bass with Krasno soon taking it from him. Hall shifted to keys as Deitch got behind the kit, and they moved from playing along to the record to some live improv. An elongated vamp morphed to a full-band version of Herbie Hancock’s “Watermelon Man,” a boundless crunk-a-thon with seven different musicians rotating around the stage, including sax and keys maven Khris Royal, guitarist Andrew Block and local sax man Clarence “Trixzey” Slaughter. The half-hour workout was NOLA indulgence, almost a private show for the Royal Family Frenchman Street faithful.
Sunday evening at the Nile was billed as Eric Krasno & Chapter 2, the Soulive guitarist’s red-hot side project; which this time featured Porter in the mix. Several cuts from Kraz’s forthcoming solo album – “76,” “Be Alright” and “Too Sweet” – joined stormy covers including a rare-groove styled rendition of The Beatles’ “Get Back” and an aggressive take on Jimi’s “Manic Depression.”
Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers may have opened the 4th Annual Bacchus Blowout, but this was no warm-up act. Fellow Treme second-line prodigal son Ruffins absolutely owned this packed-to-the-gills room from jump. “How ’bout them New Or-lee-anz Saints!!” he greeted the roaring post-parade massive and led everyone into a jubilant “All Mardi Gras Day.” The audience upped the ante, as the obligatory “Saints Come Marching In” gave way to a bedlam-inducing take on the omnipresent Saints anthem by local rapper K. Gates, “Black N Gold New Orleans,” which was the theme song to the entire city – you couldn’t go three blocks without hearing a brass band, car stereo or house party system blaring it. When Kermit and Co. dropped it, the frontman’s lazy, gruff Treme drawl steeped in bliss, Tip’s fucking exploded.
 Kermit Ruffins :: Bacchus BlowoutBy Dino Perrucci |
Ever the showman, after a few healthy pulls from a Bud Light and some humorous banter, Ruffins quickly reminded us that it was Valentine’s Day as he delivered maybe The evening’s finest performance, a surreal take on the Isley Brothers’ “Between the Sheets.” The swanky love-fest gave way to an appearance by Corey “Boe Money” Henry, a run through The Roots’ “U Got Me,” Frankie Beverly and MAZE’s “Joy and Pain” and more NOLA-fried second-line flavor.
After a lengthy changeover, the legendary Rebirth Brass Band delivered an enjoyable set of Crescent City ecstasy; cramped audience skanking and brass n’ drums thumping along. “Boe Money,” Derek Shezbie (trumpet) and Vincent Broussard (sax) led the troupe through an hour of bulbous brass anthems.
However, when headliner Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue took the stage just after 1 a.m., the energy levels in the room rose to even more raucous levels. Troy Andrews’ meteoric rise from child trombone prodigy and member of Rebirth to feted second-liner and member of Lenny Kravitz’s touring band to leading his own band is a true American dream. Hailing from the Treme, he has a long awaited album dropping soon and a reputation for superior showmanship. Leading a crack-band of childhood friends, including “Freaky” Pete Murano on guitar and Joey “In and Out” Peebles on drums, Shorty displayed a pomp ‘n’ verve that kept the room at full attention.
Andrews gave Kravitz a “le bon temps” lesson in crunkadelic rock with his reworking of The Guess Who’s “American Woman,” a pulsating banger with crunchy guitars and clobbering funk percussion. “Get Down” and “Orleans & Claiborne” were enigmatic doses of ridiculous second-line melodies and festive beats. “St. James Orleans Avenue” really took it to the Treme, and the new vibes took the crowd to “Backatown.” He led the boys through a medley that mixed hometown rapper Mystikal, the Black Eyed Peas, Sly Stone and the Violent Femmes. Crooning for the ladies, Shorty channeled Al Green and Marvin Gaye, and blew surreal trumpet runs between patented trombone romps that mesmerized the cuties.
 Robert Mercurio – GalacticLundi Gras at Tip’s by Bob Compton/CapturedLight.com |
Galactic hosted two shows at Tipitina’s Uptown, the first on Saturday and then Monday night’s traditional Lundi Gras sunrise throw-down, each with Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe supporting.
The first show saw a short set of primarily new material from KDTU, highlighted by an incredible collaboration (“Baker’s Dozen”) between Denson, KDTU guitarist (and birthday boy) Brian Jordan and Galactic. The headliners threw down a show heavy on material from their newest record, Ya-Ka-May (JamBase review).
The annual Lundi Gras show was one to remember. Beginning with a fierce 90-minute set of firing KDTU, Diesel & Co. delivered the seminal “Ruff, Tuff and Tumble” and sultry “The Answer,” then closed with an ethereal version of “S&G,” a funk barnstormer that segued into evocative R&B. Galactic then hijacked their stage back and proceeded to uncork a colossal, three-set performance that went until 7 a.m. Culling from their now-vast catalogue of genre-bending compositions, the funk got deep and dark as the crowd bathed in their patented crunk gumbo, with “Boe Money” ably assisting throughout. Mixing in covers from Rakim to Zeppelin and featuring cameos from John Gros, Denson, Trixzey Slaughter, Cyril Neville and more, this was a gluttonously N’awlinz rager. Stanton Moore‘s punishing drums stoked the patented swamp-funk rumble, and bassist Robert Mercurio, guitarist Jeff Raines and sax/harp man Ben Ellman channeled the “Who dat?” mayhem into feverish pitches. Staggering out of Tip’s alongside the band, crew, staff and revelers bound for the 8 a.m. Zulu parade was a surreal experience, even for the Crescent City.
 Mardi Gras Indian Chiefs by Jessica Dore |
The musical portion of the Mardi Gras program is often overlooked by outsiders who see Carnival as a season of consumer excess with heaps of plastic beads, rivers of “Big Ass Beers” and boobs running the sleazy course of Bourbon Street. Beyond the celestial floats, bejeweled krewe members and mansion-lined avenues, a simpler Carnival culture flourishes in New Orleans’ neighborhoods. Seeking some truer roots and humbler hometown carnival essence, we looked for those marching betwixt the pricey floats and royalty costumes, i.e. the public school marching bands that rounded the corner of St. Charles and Josephine with the Zulu Parade on Tuesday morning. New Orleans’ uniformed youths marched beautifully through the route and it was clear this is ground zero, the place where the seeds of Jazz Fest, Jam Cruise and summer festivals are sewn. This is the path that the likes of Big Sam, Trombone Shorty and all the Rebirth Brass Band took during their school years in this city.
The spirit of New Orleans’ carnival music is caught not with a $30 ticket to Tip’s or Howlin’ Wolf, but for free out in front Handa Wanda’s bar room at 2nd and Dryades Streets on Mardi Gras Day. Tucked within Central City, this is the Mardi Gras of legends like Professor Longhair, James Booker and the Nevilles.
Post-Zulu, around 1 p.m., we went to check and pay respect to the Mardi Gras Indian Chiefs, strutting in their suits to drum circle beats with family, friends and plates of barbeque. This year, as they do each year, the Indians donned the fruits of each year’s labor: Hand sewn suits and headdresses, some weighing more than fifty pounds with feathers, fabrics and intricate beadwork illustrations. There, in a crowd of mostly city locals, we enjoyed the peak of the day – some no-frills booty shaking among neighborhood royalty.
Additional reporting by Jessica Dore
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Albums of the Week: February 12-18
February 14th, 2010 |
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JamBase Albums of the Week | February 12-February 18, 2010
Dennis’ Pick of the Week
Redwater: Time Is A Lie (Redwater Music)
At first it seems one has stumbled across a really good hard rock band, crusty as ’70s Robert Plant’s jeans after a fortnight on tour and unruly as sweaty old Sabbath. And this would be just swell on its own measure but Redwater starts throwing serious curves four tracks in with country tinged corker “Off To War” and from there they roam off the leash, jamming and prodding things with puppy-like energy. The stellar hard rockers return in the tail section and taken together with everything in between – including a real facility with slow burns -Redwater’s full-length debut (released February 12) is reminiscent of what Pearl Jam and The Black Crowes did in the 1990s (i.e. taking classic rock and building compelling new shapes atop that foundation). Though many ape Zeppelin and Hendrix, Redwater sweats their musk. They are young and there are definitely some rough edges, but they bear the markings of a band that could one day be really special. They’ve already offered up a frothing elixir against the Nickelbacks of the world with this highly enjoyable first salvo. (Dennis Cook)
Ron’s Pick of the Week
Kenny Rankin: Catalog Reissues (Sly Dog-Mack Avenue)
“Yacht rock” is a term levied by the hipper-than-hip denizens of Generation Y in reference to the silky soft AM sounds of such 1970s acts as Christopher Cross, Loggins & Messina, Michael McDonald, Bread, Gordon Lightfoot, et al. The term also served as the title to a funny 2005 online video series spoofing the lives of these aforementioned soft rock superstars. Now upon listening to the late Kenny Rankin, who sadly died of lung cancer in June 2009 at the age of 69, it’s totally understandable if your initial reaction is, “Oh man, this is EXACTLY what Ted Knight would be listening to on The Flying WASP in Caddyshack (had, of course, Rappin’ Rodney not dropped anchor on it).” However, to pass off Rankin’s music as mere “yacht rock” would be a disservice to the ground broken by this most underrated New York-born performer, who grew up in the same neighborhood in the Bronx as Dion and played guitar on Bob Dylan’s Bringing It All Back Home, with his calming, natural fusion of soul, bossa nova, folk and jazz, utilizing the same panache as Steely Dan did for their Brooklyn-brewed blend of bop and rock. “He’s a fine musician with an original style and unquestionable taste,” gushed Johnny Carson, who invited Kenny onto The Tonight Show several times during his long run as host, in a quote on the inside cover of Rankin’s 1967 debut, Mind-Dusters. When you dig into this sextet of digitally mastered reissues of his sextet of seventies releases, curated by the Rankin family, you can’t help but agree with the late night legend’s sentiments. Though all six of these albums are gems in their own right, heads will want to start off with 1970′s Family, which proves Rankin was the only cat who could properly pull off back-to-back covers of The Beatles’ “Dear Prudence,” Bert Jansch’s “Needle of Death” and Otis Redding’s “Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay” without a hitch. 1972′s Like A Seed serves as the finest showcase for Rankin’s magnificent fretwork, especially his rare electric moment, “Bad Times Make You Strong,” written by both Kenny and his then-wife Yvonne, and 1974′s Silver Morning contains a version of “Blackbird” that so impressed Paul McCartney he asked Rankin to perform the song during Macca and John Lennon’s induction into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. Do yourself and your constitution a solid and introduce yourself to the artistry of Kenny Rankin and his thinking man’s sooth if you haven’t already. Yacht rock this most certainly is not. (Ron Hart)
Hot Chip: One Life Stand (Astralwerks)
Well, this is pretty freakin’ romantic, even downright syrupy in places (“Take It In” and the unavoidably homoerotic “Brothers” will test the patience of even the most stalwart New Romantic). Hot Chip’s fourth offering (released February 9) picks up the laced gauntlet of Spandau Ballet, OMD, and more obscurely the Blue Nile and Prefab Sprout – all wet-eyed, swooning English pop models. What’s absent are the crunching, saucy dance floor bombs they made their bones on. There’s a lil’ shimmy to “We Have Love” and the title cut but mainly this simmers low and REALLY sincere. It’s quite artfully put together, and in a way it’s a perfect Valentine, if one has the patience and appetite for such soft serve. (DC)
Excepter: Presidence (Paw-Tracks)
Long-running New York City noise collective Excepter release their eighth album in their eight years and go for broke doing it. Presidence (arriving February 16) is a two-disc goliath of transmission and atmosphere, mostly recorded live in the studio, including a 27-minute-long drone recorded on Election Day (hence the album title) that sounds like early Tangerine Dream, and “The Open Well,” another 20-odd minute jam that could be Can had they replaced Malcolm Mooney with Lee “Scratch” Perry instead of Damo Suzuki. (RH)
Glossary: Feral Fire (Liberty & Lament)
Folks with a serious yen for The Jayhawks and similar everything-in-its-right-place Americana should immediately check out Glossary. With just the right measures of twang and rawk, Feral Fire slides along invitingly, the sort of slab that grows more beloved with each spin. “Bend With The Breeze” vibes with It Still Moves-era My Morning Jacket, though the general feel is more rough ‘n’ tumble than those Kentucky boys. Led by Lucero‘s Todd Beene and produced by Centro-matic’s Matt Pence, Glossary’s sixth outing (released February 2) is a winner full of tattered hearts and souls ready for another round. (DC)
Jaga Jazzist: One-Armed Bandit (Ninja Tune)
Norwegian electro-jazz rockers Jaga Jazzist continue to master their craft with One-Armed Bandit (arriving February 23). But if you are expecting the laptop modality of 2003′s The Stix, you might be in for a bit of a surprise. The feel of this nine-track set suggests someone has been on a serious Frank Zappa kick in this band, given the heavy Grand Wazoo/Hot Rats vibe of the album’s title cut and the epic-sounding freak-out “Prognissekogen.” Elsewhere, “Music! Dance! Drama!” institutes a vintage Lalo Schifrin soundtrack resonance while the gentleman haze of American post-rock lingers long over most of the other material here. A brave new direction for a most incredible band; it’s good to see them back. (RH)
Hot Day At The Zoo: Zoograss (INTA Records)
One always got the sense from their lively, impressive studio work that Massachusetts-based HDATZ was a murderously good string band in concert, and Zoograss offers empirical proof. There’s a delightful, slightly breathless roll to this 14-track cross section of newer tunes and satisfying live versions of older material that shows things are evolving really nicely. Swept up by Zoograss one wonders why these cats aren’t as well known as Greensky Bluegrass, Hot Buttered Rum, Cornmeal and other festival/club circuit comers. What’s so appealing about HDATZ is how they make no nevermind about mixing up sea shanties, boxcar blues, fiddle numbers, rock classics and much else. This is simply the music they love to play, and their great skill, knack for cool fusions and potent personal energy is likely to make you love it, too. (DC)
Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra: Kollaps Tradixionales (Constellation)
After seeing its lineup expand to unreasonable numbers as Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra and Tra-La-La Band with Choir, SMZ thankfully pares down their personnel to a final five and make some of the best music of their careers on their latest, Kollaps Tradixionales (arriving February 16). It’s a fiery, psychedelic phoenix of an album that has more in common with the classical dirge of the Canadian group’s root band Godspeed You! Black Emperor than just about anything else they have ever done. Listen to this album and you will understand why the late, great Vic Chesnutt recruited some of these guys to be part of his last band. (RH)
Karnivool: Sound Awake (Sony)
This is some seriously tasty prog-metal. Australia’s Karnivool has a decent presence at home and is quickly building a strong audience internationally. Not hard to understand given the stormy, Mars Volta-esque vocals of Ian Kenny laid atop the exploratory heaviness of a band with a broad sonic imagination. Sound Awake (arriving February 16 in the U.S.) is perfect bong hit, low light music nerd fodder that also sounds like it’d be deeply satisfying played monstrously loud live. Those feeling Porcupine Tree and Dream Theater have a new band to discover, and while some of Karnivool’s moves here seem vaguely re-Tool-ed, it’s unlikely Maynard or any of the other touchstones would have produced the snarling, catchy head-charge of “Set Fire To The Hive,” just one of several promising signs here. (DC)
Nneka: Concrete Jungle (DECON-Epic)
With Lauryn Hill in self-imposed exile and no set date for an album she has been working on for most of the 00s, there’s a strong chance she’s pulling a serious JD Salinger on us for the long term. Don’t fret, however, as Nigeria’s NNeka Egbuna picks up right where Ms. Hill left off with Miseducation on her U.S. debut, Concrete Jungle (released February 2). This becoming warrior princess of African and German heritage keeps it real with her acoustic-driven fusion of soul and hip-hop, coming off on some Dead Prez type shit, though her music could fit in alongside Corinne Bailey-Rae and Erykah Badu as well as it could Black Uhuru and The Fugees’ Blunted On Reality. (RH)
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds: Kicking Against The Pricks: Collector’s Edition (Mute)
Nick Cave found his voice on this album. That’s his literal voice as a singer/stylist; as far as his rangy, evocative, often confrontational songwriting, well, that’s still evolving nicely. 1986′s Pricks finds the man and his coconspirators tackling meaty material from John Lee Hooker, Lou Reed, Jimmy Webb, Leadbelly and more. The results are a mixture of alluring and distressing, with all involved rattling the ghost chains inside the iconic tunes. As a singer, Cave discovered his sweet spot mouthing other’s words, and has only refined what’s present here since. You’d be hard pressed to find better takes on “Hey Joe” and “Long Black Veil,” and the fine remastering job does wonders over the original’s slightly murky haze. The sharp edges, well placed strings and conscious space shine through the speakers now, further adding to Pricks‘ considerable heft. And the informative, interview rich liner notes by Amy Hanson further situate this gem in the Cave-nology. Mute continues the Bad Seeds reissue series on March 30 with audio retools plus video and 5.1 Surround mix bolstered editions of Tender Prey (1988), The Good Son (1990) and Henry’s Dream (1992) arriving March 30. (DC)
Various Artists: Black Man’s Cry: The Inspiration of Fela Kuti (Stones Throw)
Coinciding with the Jigga-produced Broadway play and the newly revitalized Knitting Factory Records rolling out the same reissue campaign MCA did 11 years ago for Nigerian funk god Fela Kuti (with a much better campaign, in my opinion), leave it to Stones Throw to deliver a Fela set you should definitely look out for. Studiously compiled by Stones Throw czar Egon, this a collection of music inspired by the Afrobeat style developed by Fela and the international scene that evolved around the genre’s fruition, featuring music from the early ’70s scenes in Ghana, Colombia and Trinidad, alongside modern Afro-centric acts as The Daktaris, the Whitfield Brothers and Karl Hector and the Malcouns. Great stuff (arriving February 23). (RH)
Oops, We Missed It!
Killer Releases From 2009 That Somehow Slipped By Us
Monahans: Dim The Aurora (Misra)
Ever wonder what happened to Milton Mapes? If you, like JamBase, were totally smitten with 2005′s The Blacklight Trap and hankered for more, well, here it isÂ…sort of. MM’s Greg Vanderpool and Roberto Sánchez, formed Monahans, which offers a bolder, grittier, all-together more ready-to-leap into your arms sound. From unpredictable, liquid instrumentals to a simmering boldness reminiscent of early U2 to soothing calls to connection to hooky rockers, Monahans holds up a crackling torch to guide us through the gathering shadows. Positivity or genuine sensitivity are tough to wrangle into song form without sounding trite or cliche, but Dim The Aurora (released May 19, 2009) manages this feat repeatedly, gathering heartening sentiments inside musically robust settings. Can’t wait for album number two. (DC)
Guano Padano: Guano Padano (Important)
Free jazz, surf guitar and classic film music punctuate the amazing debut album of Italy’s Guano Padano, a late 2009 release on the ever-crucial experimental imprint Important Records. “If there ever was a soundtrack waiting to find its mate in the cinematic world, this album by Guano Padano would surely find good company with the likes of Fellini, Leone, Jarmusch and Sofia Coppola,” raved Calexico‘s Joey Burns of this multi-faceted trio, who count Italian singing great Bobby Solo, Captain Beefheart/Jeff Buckley guitarist Gary Lucas and Alessandro Alessandroni, the legendary whistler from Ennio Morricone’s Spaghetti Western scores, amongst the guests on this 11-track journey, which is a must hear for any Tarantino fan out there. (RH)
Graham Nash Tribute w/ Prince Billy, Fleet Fox, Benson
February 10th, 2010 |
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GRASSROOTS RECORDS AND (((folkYEAH!))) ANNOUNCE
BE YOURSELF: A TRIBUTE TO GRAHAM NASH’S SONGS FOR BEGINNERS TO BE RELEASED MAY 25
ROBIN PECKNOLD, BONNIE ‘PRINCE’ BILLY, VETIVER, JOHNATHAN RICE
BRENDAN BENSON AND MORE CONTRIBUTE COVERS OF THE NASH CLASSICS
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Legendary singer-songwriter Graham Nash‘s emotionally charged solo debut Songs For Beginners was first released in 1971 and came on the heels of a temporary split with his CSN band mates, David Crosby and Stephen Stills, and a permanent break with his then-love, Joni Mitchell. The album was a hit, climbing to #15 on the Billboard chart and introducing the now-classic songs “Military Madness,” “Simple Man,” “Used To Be A King,” and the Top 40 single “Chicago.” Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Graham Nash first rose to stardom with British Invasion hit-makers The Hollies. He went on to co-found the rock super groups Crosby, Stills & Nash and CSM&Y and remains active with both configurations. Throughout it all, Nash has pursued an acclaimed solo career, beginning with the 1971 gem Songs for Beginners. The songs from this classic have stood the almighty test of time and have been covered by a long list of music makers across the globe.
Now, flash forward to 2010, Nile Nash & Britt Govea of (((folkYEAH!))) presents have assembled an all star lineup of contemporary music leaders such as Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Robin Pecknold (of Fleet Foxes), Brendan Benson (of The Raconteurs), Vetiver, Alela Diane, Sleepy Sun, Mariee Sioux & Greg Weeks (from Espers), Port O Brien with The Papercuts, The Moore Brothers and Graham’s own daughter, Nile Nash. All of these contemporary artists have come together to honor and celebrate Graham’s first solo LP, Songs For Beginners. The artists put a unique spin on each song, making it his or her own while also honoring the timeless vibe of the original recordings. Some stay true to the arrangements that Graham and his Bay Area musician pals laid down in 1970, while others go for a completely fresh reinterpretation. Each track is sure to delight and introduce these already epic and timeless songs to a new generation of music lovers. This tribute LP, titled Be Yourself: A Tribute To Graham Nash’s Songs For Beginners, will be released via Grass Roots Records in Spring 2010.
All of the songs on this inspired collection were recorded between May and October of 2009. A few selections from Graham’s classic second solo release Wild Tales have also been recorded; Johnathan Rice handles “On The Line,” Tyson Vogel (of Two Gallants) takes “Hey You (Looking At The Moon)” to another place, and Jonathan Wilson (of Chris Robinson’s Wooden Family, Jenny Lewis, Elvis Costello) featuring an all star Laurel Canyon lineup recreates the now-classic Wild Tales jam “And So It Goes (Music Gets You High).”
In order to maintain the righteous tone of the original record and to also continue Graham’s lifelong commitment to educating our next generation, Graham, Nile, the artists, and Grass Roots Records are donating a portion of the proceeds from the record to Wavy Gravy’s Camp Winnarainbow. Through the use of music, acrobatics, games and production this circus and performing arts camp in the Mendocino woods of northern California teaches children and adults tools for building self-esteem, community, conflict resolution, communication and plain old merriment.
Be Yourself: A Tribute To Graham Nash’s Songs For Beginners will be released on May 25. A limited number 1000 editions of 180 gram vinyl will be pressed and will include a bonus 7 inch of the additional material. This will be available only through the Grassroots Records website, grassrootsrecordco.com. Pre-orders begin February 15 and will be fulfilled on a first come, first serve basis.
Full Track Listing:
PORT O BRIEN/PAPERCUTS: MILITARY MADNESS
BRENDAN BENSON: BETTER DAYS
NILE NASH: WOUNDED BIRD
VETIVER: USED TO BE A KING
ROBIN PECKNOLD (of Fleet Foxes): BE YOURSELF
BONNIE ‘PRINCE’ BILLY: SIMPLE MAN (HOMBRE SENCILLO)
MOORE BROTHERS: MAN IN THE MIRROR
ALELA DIANE: THERE’S ONLY ONE
MARIEE SIOUX (w GREG WEEKS of ESPERS): SLEEP SONG
SLEEPY SUN: CHICAGO
VARIOUS/NILE NASH: WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD (REPRISE)
BONUS CUTS/EP:
Tyson Vogel (of Two Gallants): Hey You (Looking At The Moon)
Johnathan Rice: On The Line
Jonathan Wilson + special guests: And So It Goes (Music Gets You High)
Bart Davenport: Better Days
Citay: Military Madness
Randall Bramblett: The Meantime
January 21st, 2010 |
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RANDALL BRAMBLETT TO RELEASE THE MEANTIME MARCH 9
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On March 9 Blue Ceiling Records will release The Meantime, the beautiful new CD from Randall Bramblett. The new recording marks a departure for the highly acclaimed multi-instrumentalist who is best known for his contributions on saxophone with Steve Winwood, Traffic, Levon Helm, Sea Level (with Chuck Leavell), Gregg Allman, Widespread Panic and more.
The CD was produced by Bramblett, who performs primarily on acoustic piano, organ, and lead vocals. The CD features 12 original tracks, including some of Bramblett’s earliest songs such as “Sacred Harmony,” “Witness For Love,” and “One More Rose” as well as newer, unreleased compositions. A sultry blend of ambient folk, jazz, traditional piano and seductive vocals, the music on The Meantime is downright romantic and mesmerizing in the vein of Norah Jones or The Blue Nile.
On this recording Bramblett is accompanied by Gerry Hansen on drums and percussion and Chris Enghauser on upright bass. Special guests include Andy Carlson (violin and viola), Cora Kuyvenhoven (cello), Adam McKnight (backing vocals on “Driving to Mongomery”), Betsy Franck (backing vocals on “In the Meantime”), Tom Ryan (baritone sax), and Kevin Hyde (trombone). Strings were written and arranged by renowned producer/composer, Steve Dancz.
Bramblett will tour in support of The Meantime, including a listening party performance at The Rialto Room in Athens, GA, on Saturday, February 13. The show will benefit the University of Georgia Music Business Program.
Randall Bramblett Tour Dates
01/30/10 Sat Bradfordville Blues Club Tallahassee, FL
02/13/10 Sat The Rialto Room Athens, GA
03/06/10 Sat Historic Myrtle Beach Train Depot Myrtle Beach, SC
03/19/10 Fri The White Mule Columbia, SC
04/09/10 Fri Number Sixteen Montgomery, AL
04/16/10 Fri Wanee Festival (Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park) Live Oak, FL
04/17/10 Sat The Old Opera House Hawkinsville, GA
05/15/10 Sat Hoopee Jam Norristown, GA
08/21/10 Sat Sundilla Concert Series Auburn, AL
Ferries collide on Nile
December 6th, 2009 |
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Egyptian rescue workers ended a search yesterday for people who were thought missing after two passenger ferries collided the night before on the Nile River, police said. Police now say that initial estimates of about 20 missing passengers were wrong and that no-one died in the accident late on
Dozens missing after Egyptian ferry collision
December 5th, 2009 |
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Up to 38 people are missing in Egypt after two passenger ferries collided on the river Nile. One of the vessels broke in half, and the other – which was carrying both foot passengers and cars – overturned.
Two motorboats collide in Egypt’s Nile, dozens missing
December 5th, 2009 |
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An Egyptian security official says two motorboats have collided in the Nile in northern Egypt and dozens of passengers are missing. The official says it is not clear how many people were on board, but witnesses reported between 50 and 60 passengers. The official says 13 passengers were
Toubab Krewe: Fall Tour Halloween & NYE in N.C.
September 16th, 2009 |
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Toubab Krewe Announces Fall Tour
Tour includes only West Coast shows of 2009, special Halloween run in the Carolinas, NYE in Asheville
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Toubab Krewe rides a wave of momentum from epic performances at this summer’s best festivals into a huge national fall tour in support of their latest release, Live at the Orange Peel (check it out below). The band kicks-off the tour this week in Boone, NC before embarking on a cross-country trek that will bring it to premiere venues across the Rockies and West Coast, including the Fox Theatre in Boulder, CO, the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, CA, and the Joshua Tree Music Festival in Joshua Tree, CA.
The second leg of the tour includes a special three night Halloween run in the Carolinas (Charleston, SC, Charlotte, NC, Chapel Hill, NC) and several dates in the Northeast. The band then comes full circle to celebrate New Year’s Eve at home in Asheville with a two night stand at the Orange Peel, where they recorded their last album.
Upcoming Fall Tour Dates:
09.17 | Boone, NC | Legends at Appalachian State
09.18 | Knoxville, TN | Cider House
09.19 | Nashville, TN | Exit/In
09.20 | Memphis, TN | Levitt Shell
09.21 | St. Louis, MO | Off Broadway
09.22 | Kansas City, MO | Crosstown Station
09.23 | Lincoln, NE | Bourbon Theatre
09.24 | Boulder, CO | Fox Theatre
09.25 | Fort Collins, CO | Aggie Theatre
09.26 | Denver, CO | Cervantes
09.29 | Portland, OR | Doug Fir Lounge
09.30 | Seattle, WA | Tractor Tavern
10.02 | Eugene, OR | WOW Hall
10.03 | Arcata, CA | Humboldt Brewery
10.08 | San Francisco, CA | Great American Music Hall
10.10 | Joshua Tree, CA | Joshua Tree Music Festival
10.13 | San Diego, CA | Winston’s Beach Club
10.14 | Tucson, AZ | Plush
10.15 | Tempe, AZ | Sail Inn
10.16 | Flagstaff, AZ | Green Room
10.17 | Santa Fe, NM | Santa Fe Brewing Company
10.22 | Austin, TX | Flamingo Cantina
10.23 | Houston, TX | Last Concert Cafe
10.24 | New Orleans, LA | Blue Nile
10.29 | Charleston, SC | Poor House
10.30 | Charlotte, NC | Neighborhood Theatre
10.31 | Carrboro, NC | Cat’s Cradle
11.12-13 | Live Oak, FL (Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park) | Bear Creek Music and Art Festival
11.19 | New York, NY | Santos Party House
11.20 | Cambridge, MA | Middle East Nightclub
11.21 | Philadelphia, PA | North Star Bar
12.30-31 | Asheville, NC | Orange Peel
01.03-08, 2010 | Ft. Lauderdale, Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Caribbean Ocean | Jam Cruise