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Turbine - Sounds from the Hall CDTurbine - Sounds in the Hall (live) CD - Breaking through the proverbial glass ceiling of the improvisational rock scene proves no easy feat for young bands. Burgeoning musicians lumped in the dare we say it, jamband realm, need to successfully marry a deep high-quality catalog of material, whimsical stage presence, diverse writing chops, virtuoso instrumentation, and a calendar containing upwards of 200 shows per year. Correction, breaking through the glass ceiling of the improvisational rock scene is damn near impossible.

But that doesn't mean it doesn't happen, and Brooklyn's Turbine would like to submit their CV. On their first official live release, Sounds in the Hall, as they have over the course of 8 songs checked off every single one of the preceding prerequisites. Comprised of carefully hand-picked selections of both Turbine classics and newer material, Sounds in the Hall covers all the bases, but the clear differentiating factor that sets Turbine far above the masses is their amazing penchant for writing memorable and distinctive songs across a variety of sounds and genres.

Grace Potter & the Nocturnals CdGrace Potter & the Nocturnals CD - Grace Potter and the Nocturnals are like a modern-day version of Tina Turner stroking the microphone in a spangled mini-dress while fronting the Rolling Stones circa Sticky Fingers. The proof is there for all to hear on the band's third album for Hollywood Records and marks an artistic breakthrough for a vital young band caught in the act of fulfilling its immense promise. Little wonder that Grace and her cohorts have chosen to title it, directly and emphatically, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. Album produced by Mark Batson (Jay-Z, Dr Dre, Alicia Keys).

 

Toots & the Maytals - Flip & Twist CdToots & the Maytals - Flip & Twist CD - The album features Toots singing, R&B ,funk ,gospel ,blues and country in his own inimitable Jamaican style. Toots the inventor of the word "reggae" was voted by Rolling Stone Magazine one of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time in 2009...when you hear "Flip & Twist" you will see why.

 

 

 

The Flaming Lips And Stardeath And White Dwarfs With Henry Rollins Doing Dark Side Of The Moon CD The Flaming Lips And Stardeath And White Dwarfs With Henry Rollins Doing Dark Side Of The Moon CD - The world's most predictably unpredictable band, The Flaming Lips, have teamed up with their Oklahoma City brethren, Stardeath And White Dwarfs to record their own unique take of Pink Floyd's 1973 classic album 'The Dark Side Of The Moon,' under the title of The Flaming Lips and Stardeath And White Dwarfs with Henry Rollins And Peaches. The collaborative project was recorded after several weeks of both bands touring the world together and mutually citing Pink Floyd as one of their favorite bands of all time and 'The Dark Side Of the Moon' as one of their primary influences.

 

The Black Keys - Brothers CDThe Black Keys - Brothers CD - Danger Mouse returned to co-produce 'Tighten Up' on 'Brothers,' but for the most part, the duo was on its own, spending ten days at the legendary Muscle Shoals studio in Alabama and coming up with the an even more intensely focused, deeply soulful set that includes a cover of Jerry Butler's 'Never Gonna Give You Up.' The performances are inventive and impassioned: Auerbach extends his vocal range to falsetto on the lead-off track 'Everlasting Light' and 'The Only One'; 'Howlin' For You' opens with a Gary Glitter-style drum riff and the chorus practically invites singing along. The tunes offer a surprising amount of lyrical candor and more than a little dark humor; the grooves alternate between ballsy swagger and bluesy rumination. The album reflects where Auerbach and Carney have been lately, most recently collaborating with a who's who of New York City MC's, including RZA, Q Tip, Mos Def and Raekwon on the 2009 BlakRoc super-session organized by hip-hop impresario and Black Keys fan Damon Dash. They've also pursued projects on their own, Auerbach with his solo 'Keep It Hid' album and tour, Carney with his band Drummer and its debut disc, 'Feels Good Together.' Their maturation didn't happen just in the studio, though. Carney admits, 'Dan and I grew up a lot as individuals and musicians prior to making this album. Our relationship was tested in many ways but at the end of the day, we're brothers, and I think these songs reflect that.'

Warren Haynes Presents the Benefit Concert Vol 3 (2 CDs)Warren Haynes Presents the Benefit Concert Vol 3 (2 CDs) - Recorded live at the 13th Annual Christmas Jam in Asheville, Nc on December 21st, 2001 at the Asheville Civic Center. As with each previous benefit, all proceeds from this series of concerts and CD and DVD releases benefit the Habitat For Humanity, and international non-profit organization dedicated to building housing for those in need of shelter.

1. Mama Don't Allow - Alvin Youngblood Hart
2. Devil Got My Woman - Alvin Youngblood Hart, John Popper
3. That Sign On My Door - Danny Barnes, Edwin McCain, Jimmy Herring, John Popper, Oteil Burbridge
4. Alone - Danny Barnes, Edwin McCain, Jimmy Herring, John Popper, Oteil Burbridge
5. Broken Hearts and Auto Parts - Drivin' N Cryin'
6. Fly Me Courageous - Audley Freed, Drivin' N Cryin'
7. Straight To Hell - Audley Freed, Drivin' N Cryin', Edwin McCain
8. Carolina Blues - Blues Traveler
9. Slow Change - Blues Traveler
10. Mountains Win Again - Blues Traveler, Warren Haynes
11. New York Prophesie - Blues Traveler

1. Loose Lucy - Phil & Friends
2. Tennessee Jed - Phil & Friends
3. Nght of a Thousand Stars - Phil & Friends
4. Blind Man In the Dark - Dave Schools, Gov't Mule, Rob Barraco
5. Sco-Mule - Gov't Mule, Oteil Burbridge, Rob Barraco
6. Almost Cut My Hair - Dave Schools, Gov't Mule, Rob Barraco, Robert Randolph [Pedal Steel/Guitar]
7. Masters of War - Warren Haynes
8. Rockin' In the Free World - Audley Freed, Dave Schools, Gov't Mule, Kevn Kinney, Rob Barraco

Jack Johnson - To the Sea CDJack Johnson - To the Sea CD - The fifth studio album from the acclaimed singer/songwriter. The album was produced by Robert Carranza, Jack Johnson, and his bandmates Merlo Podlewski, Zach Gill and Adam Topol. To The Sea features guest appearances from the likes of G. Love, and Paula Fuga. The album was recorded at the Mango Tree Studio in Hawaii, and the Solar Powered Plastic Plant in LA using 100% solar power.

 

 

Blue Floyd - The Adventure Begins CDBlue Floyd - The Adventure Begins CD - Blue Floyd is Allen Woody (Gov't Mule/Allman Bros) Matt Abts (Gov't Mule/Dickey Betts Band) Marc Ford (Black Crowes/Burning Tree) Johnny Neel (Allman Bros) and Berry Oakley Jr(Robby Krierger/Bloodline) Through the crucible of a pioneering, improvisational / blues collaboration by an eclectic mix of acclaimed contemporary musician -Blue Floyd endeavors to deconstruct the classic compositions of the legendary Pink Floyd.

 


 

Johnny Winter - Live at the Fillmore East 1970 CD 	Johnny Winter - Live at the Fillmore East 1970 CDJohnny Winter - Live at the Fillmore East 1970 CD - The other live album from Johnny Winter And, 1971 s Live Johnny Winter And , has always ranked as one of the high points of Johnny s discography, but we d stack this 66-minute set up against that record (which was in part composed of other Fillmore East performances) any day of the week. In fact, when you hear Johnny and Rick Derringer trading off lead after lead, you may well be reminded of a bluesier, harder-edged Allman Brothers, with Johnny as Duane and Derringer as Dickey Betts with the McCoys rhythm section. In other words, folks, this is some of the most ferocious blues-rock ever laid down on stage.

 

Derek Trucks Band - X2: Joyful Noise & Soul Serenade (2 CDs)Derek Trucks Band - X2: Joyful Noise & Soul Serenade (2 CDs) -Two full, original albums packaged together at one great price!

 

 

 

 


Gov't Mule - Life Before Insanity & Dose (2 CDs)Gov't Mule - Life Before Insanity & Dose (2 CDs) - 2 CD set containing a pair of albums from the American Rock trio: Dose (1998) and Life Before Insanity (2000). The rise in the fortunes of Gov't Mule, led by guitarist Warren Haynes, is well known and they have fast become one of the leading exponents in the U.S. Jam Band scene.

 

 


Coming Soon:

June 22 - Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey - Stay Gold CD
Derek Trucks Band - Roadsongs (2 CD)

Last Week:

Perpetual Groove - Honey Cuts CD Perpetual Groove - Honey Cuts EP CD - Honey Cuts presents three out takes from the Heal sessions - Space Paranoids, Cairo, and The Noise. While all three tracks were in contention to be featured on Heal, the band ultimately decided the tracks were better left off the release as they did not "fit" the overall timeless quality of the compositions contained within Heal. All three tracks feature a subtle infusion of the live show, including loops and effects that were absent from the songs released on the full album. The title of the EP is taken from the song "Honey Cuts" which is actually featured on Heal.

 

Sim Redmond Band - Open the Door CDSim Redmond Band - Open the Door CD - Since their inception over ten years ago, the Sim Redmond Band has been steadily on the rise, forging new ground in roots music. Traveling around the globe, playing with the likes of moe., the Neville Brothers, the Wailers, Jimmy Cliff, and Habib Koite, in some of the most beautiful venues in the U.S. and Japan, the world has taken notice. SRB's unique blend of roots-rock, Afro-Carribean, and reggae music continues to spread like wild fire. They are based in Ithaca, NY but their magnetic pole is Africa, particularly the sounds eminating from West & South Africa. This magnetic pole has served as a pivot for the Sim Redmond Band to spring into straight rock grooves and pumping reggae. The vocal teamwork of Sim Redmond, Jen Middaugh, and Nate Silas Richardson creates a male/female chemistry that is rare and beautiful. Lyrically, they explore dreams, truth, and matters of the heart. The music of the Sim Redmond Band has reached the hearts of people all around the world. They have toured extensively, selling over 10 thousand records in the U.S and over to 20,000 in Japan, where SRB has toured numerous times.

Eric Lindell - Between Motion & Rest CD Eric Lindell - Between Motion and Rest CD or LP+CD - You want some mellow-yet-swinging, good time southern rock? Look no further than BODEGA, which suggests a marriage of Elvin Bishop and the Allman Brothers, spiced by gentle horn jabs and boasting the most sensual guitar tone you'll hear all year. - Blurt Magazine

Making his latest record, Between Motion and Rest, was so much fun for Eric, as he has been friends with this group of musicians for many years. The title of this album, Between Motion and Rest was inspired and based off the original song LUCKY LUCKY, by Peter Joseph Burtt. Peter is a very good friend of Eric's, and one of his favorite musicians and songwriters. The song really resonated with Eric, and they couldn't wait to record it! This track (and the rest of the record) features another one of his good friends and life long musical companions, Jake Brown. They grew up playing music together, along with Adam Theis and Peter Smith, two of the other players on this session. This album also features tracks with some of Eric's other long time friends Ivan Neville, Chris Arenas and Thomas Johnson from New Orleans, and Jacksonville's finest, Joe Cohen.

Dickey Betts - Altanta's Burning Down/Great Southern CDDickey Betts - Altanta's Burning Down/Great Southern CD - Digitally remastered two-fer containing a pair of albums from the Southern Rock legend on one disc: Dickey Betts & Great Southern (1977) and Atlanta's Burning Down (1978). With the revived interest is all things "Southern" and the fast expanding "Jam Band" scene this timely re-issue illustrates what a superb guitarist Betts is. He has just announced that he has retired from the road after all these years and these two albums remain fine testament to the mans outstanding guitar skills. 15 tracks.

 

 

moe. - Smash Hits Vol 1 CDmoe. - Smash Hits Vol 1 CD - This new moe. album features: Spine of a Dog, Yodelittle, Saint Augustine, Mexico, Rebubula, Buster, Captain America, Okayalright, Tailspin, and first ever studio recording of Seat of my Pants. From ideas brewed in Buffalo basements and lyrics conjured up along miles of the lower 48, to sounds bouncing off trees from a stage in the Sierra Nevada, these 10 songs dot the map of the 20 years of music in the making for moe. With seven of the tracks recently re-recorded, this anthology will round out the studio collections of many seasoned fans, and is a good introduction, as Chuck Garvey puts it, "for first-time listeners or people who want their first taste of the breadth of our catalog."

Upcoming Events:

June 10-13 Bonnaroo - Manchester, TN
Harmony Festival - Santa Rosa, CA
8th Annual Nor-east'r Music & Art Festival - Mio, MI

June 17-19 Harry's Hoe Down 2010 - Starks, ME

July 2-4 Nateva - Oxford, ME

July 8-11 All Good 14 - Masontown, WV

July 15-17 Camp Bisco 9 - Mariaville, NY

Video of the Week:

Grace Potter - Tiny Light (acoustic)

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Lee Crumpton

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* New Additions
* Coming Soon
* Upcoming Festivals
* Video of the Week

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Vote for the HGMN 2009 Studio Album of the Year

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Fiction 20 Down - Comforable Fools CDFiction 20 Down - Comfortable Fools CD - Baltimore-based Fiction 20 Down "merge reggae and rock like I have never heard before!"- SkopeMag.com. Dubbed "the very definition of laid back", IndieMusicReview.net continues, "[F20D] is a delightful, upbeat, soothing rock fusion mix, with elements of R&B, reggae, and pure rock!" From the soaring vocal harmonies and cello accompaniment on "Rock Bottom Blue" to the epic rock storytelling of "Honor Echoes" to the hip-hop vocal and drum n' bass in "Gossip & Gunplay", Fiction 20 Down's "Comfortable Fools" LP exemplifies versatility, originality, and "their undeniable talent" - TheUmbilicalChord.com. $9.99

 

Sufjan Stevens - The BQE CD/DVDSufjan Stevens - The BQE CD/DVD - Sufjan Stevens is proud to present The BQE, a cinematic suite inspired by the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and the Hula-Hoop. Commissioned by Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), The BQE was originally performed in the Howard Gilman Opera House in celebration of the 25th anniversary Next Wave Festival in October of 2007. Comes as CD/DVD package. $18.98

 

 


Jorma Kaukonen - Rockpalast: West Coast Legends Vol 2 CDJorma Kaukonen - Rockpalast: West Coast Legends Vol 2 CD - A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Jorma Kaukonen founded JEFFERSON AIRPLANE together with Paul Kantner and Marty Balin, as well as his own band, HOT TUNA, with which he tours to this day. He has always been more interested in blues and American roots music (blue grass) than in rock, which led him to move to California where he accompanied JANIS JOPLIN, among others, on guitar at her first minor shows in bars and small clubs. This Rockpalast show took place on November 29, 1980 at the Kleine Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, Germany and is finally available on CD! $11.98

 


Jack Johnson - En Concert CDJack Johnson - En Concert CD/DVD
-The 2008 world tour had a ton of special moments, and this CD represents some of the finest. From sharing the stage at Bonnaroo with Eddie Vedder, to leading a massive singalong at Bercy in Paris, to wowing a festival crowd at Outside Lands, to stepping onto the stage alone to close the show at Red Rocks. Longtime crowd favorites from Jack's catalog are interwoven with passages from some of Jack's own favorite songs (Do You Remember segues into a verse from Jimi Hendrix's "Remember"; Jack's "The Horizon Has Been Defeated" blends into Paul Simon's "Mother and Child Reunion" in front of a mainstage headlining crowd at Bonnaroo, and "Bubble Toes" dips into the Charles Wright classic "Express Yourself"). This deluxe DVD edition will feature both the film, and CD as well as an extended 60 page book of photos from the tour. All of Jack's profits from the 2008 tour, and this release will be going to fund the Kokua Hawaii Foundation and the Johnson Ohana Family trust which will provide continuing endowments to Jack's favorite environmental charities. CD $13.98 CD&DVD $29.98


Ivan Neville's New Orleans All Stars DVDIvan Neville's New Orleans All-Stars - Gettin' Funkier All The Time DVD
- This concert, recorded at Germany's famous Rockpalast festival in 2004, demonstrate that this all star outfit undoubtedly possess the musical pedigree to ensure the continued success of the Neville Brothers dynasty in the years to come. Son of Aaron, Ivan represents the new generation of New Orlean's legendary Neville Family. Here he fronts a stellar band comprising brother Ian and other up and coming musicians from the Crescent City. Ivan, who sings and plays bass guitar, announced his arrival as a major talent with the release of his critically acclaimed debut solo album in 1988 and which gave him two hit singles. Two years earlier he had played on The Rolling Stones' 'Dirty Work' album and he has since played with a string of superstars, including Keith Richards and Bonnie Raitt. Acclaimed by critics, Ivan looks set to become a major star on the music scene. $19.95

 


Flight of the Conchords - I Told You I Was Freaky CDFlight of the Conchords - I Told You I Was Freaky CD - I Told You I Was Freaky is, among a great many other things, a genre-tripping tour de force and includes songs from the second series of their popular and award-winning/nominated HBO TV show. $15.98

 

 

Coming Soon:

October 27 - String Cheese Incident - Trick or Treat (2 live CDs)
Gov't Mule - By A Thread CD
Bassnectar - Cozza Frenzy CD
Garage A Trois - Power Patriot CD
Squirrel Nut Zippers - Lost at Sea (live) CD
Jack Johnson - En Concert CD/DVD
Blind Boys of Alabama - Duets CD

November 3 - Mike Gordon - Inside In CD (re-release)
Dixie Bee Liners - Susanville CD
JJ Grey & Mofro - Choice Cuts (Vinyl)

Last Week:

Flaming Lips - Embryonic CDThe Flaming Lips - Embryonic - After lauded indie albums, The Flaming Lips debuted on Warner Bros. with 1991's Hit To Death In The Future Head. Transmissions From The Satellite Heart and Clouds Taste Metallic followed. 1999's TheSoft Bulletin topped numerous year-end best-of listsand helped rank the band among the most influential inthe world. 2002's Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots ranked #4 in Spin and #11 in NME on their end-of-yearlists, and won a Grammy. Most recently, the band's full length feature film and score album Christmas On Mars received critical acclaim at screenings across the country in 2008. CD, 2CD & DVD, 2LP & CD

 


Jam On Guitars CDVarious Artists - Jam On Guitars CD - The Jam Band Culture has produced some of the most inventive and diverse music that the rock genre has seen in a long time. Influences from blues to folk to jazz and back to hard rock are intertwined, combined and refined. The guitar has been the instrument that all this musical abundance is built around. Magnatude records has captured performances by some of the leading lights in this field. "Jam On Guitars" illustrates the fact that it's not about technique. It is about substance.Steve Morse, Jake Cinninger, Alex Skolnick and Michael Lee Firkins join an outstanding line up of players. $17.98

 

James McMurtry Live in EuropeJames McMurtry - Live in Europe CD/DVD - Two disc (CD/DVD) live release from the acclaimed singer/songwriter. In early 2009, James McMurtry traveled overseas for his first European tour. The guys played for enthusiastic crowds in Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, The Netherlands, Scotland, and Belgium. Joining McMurtry's band on keyboards for the tour was the legendary Ian McLagan (who also played on McMurtry's latest studio album, Just Us Kids). McMurtry combined the best recordings from the Amsterdam and Geislingen concerts to create Live in Europe. The live album includes a bonus DVD featuring live video performances from the Amsterdam show. This marks the first time fans have been able to purchase video footage of McMurtry live in concert. $15.98


Blind Boys of Alabama - Enlightenment CDBlind Boys of Alabama - Enlightenment CD - The Blind Boys of Alabama are a gospel group from Alabama that first formed at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind in 1939. Releases by the group in recent years have been favorites at the Grammy Awards they won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album every year between 2002 to 2005. The Blind Boys of Alabama were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2007. The tracks on this album were recorded by The Blind Boys of Alabama during their tenure at Jewel-Paula Records in Shreveport during the 80's. $12.99

Upcoming Events:

November 13-15 - *Bear Creek Music & Art Festival - Live Oak, FL

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Video of the Week:

Flight of the Chochords - You Don't Have to Be a Prostitute (from I Told You I Was Freaky)

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The Inauguration!

HGMN's founder reminisces about some unforgettable days in DC with the Obamas, Jack Johnson, The Dead and a million or more positive people.

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The Flaming Lips - Christmas on Mars, Brushfire Records Holiday music, Amos Lee live DVD, Pink Floyd DVD box set, Quicksilver Messenger Service live, Shpongle, Hallucinogen, Younger Brother & more!
November 13th, 2008 Greetings,

In this issue:

* Latest News
* New Additions
* Coming Soon
* News and Reviews
* Upcoming Festivals
* Video of the Week

LATEST NEWS

Taj Weekes and Adowa - Deidem CD review
Jango Monkey - Jango Monkey CD review


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New Additions:

The Flaming Lips - Christmas on Mars DVD and CD/DVD - Christmas on Mars is a fantastical and disturbing film freakout. Seven years in the making, Christmas on Mars was directed and written by The Flaming Lips' visionary frontman Wayne Coyne and features the band members and many of their associates as actors in a story set during the colonization of Mars. The 86-minute film and its original score are presented in stand-alone DVD or in a CD/DVD package. With Christmas on Mars, psychedelia finally has its epic film. DVD $19.99; CD/DVD $24.99




Various Artists - This Warm December: A Brushfire Holiday Vol. 1 - About 5 years ago, Jack Johnson made a holiday record for all his family and friends. It was just a couple of tracks, but they sure got everyone in the spirit. On it was his version of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" that he did on his old 4-track machine. This album became a staple during the holiday season, but after several years it felt like time to get a new batch of songs out for friends and families to enjoy. So in the middle of a hot summer, each Brushfire artist hit the studio or their 4-tracks and channeled the holiday spirit. This Warm December features ALO, Jack Johnson, Money Mark, G. Love, Mason Jennings, Zach Gill, Rogue Wave and more. 25% of profits from sales of this record help spread musical education to kids. $16.99


The 27s: The Greatest Myth of Rock & Roll (paperback) - When Delta bluesman Robert Johnson died in 1938, he started a mysterious pattern of premature deaths among rock & roll musicians at age 27. The 27s: The Greatest Myth of Rock & Roll tells the fascinating and complete story about music's most eclectic phenomenon. In addition to stories & anecdotes about the lives and legacies of thirty-four 27s, the book delves into numerical and astrological meanings behind the number 27. Adding tension to a gripping narrative, The 27s is beautifully illustrated throughout and the art creates visual tangents intended to draw the reader further in to The 27s universe. Inventive use of maps, timelines, and sidebars aid the reader with a sense of place, additional information, pop cultural placeholders, and more. The 27s include Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Ron "Pigpen" McKernan of the Grateful Dead, Kurt Cobain of Nirvana, and Jeremy Michael Ward of The Mars Volta, among others. $26.98


Amos Lee - Live from Austin, TX DVD - Named by Rolling Stone as one of 2005's Top Ten Artists to Watch, Amos Lee has opened for Bob Dylan and toured with Norah Jones. Critics and music buffs alike were so enamored by his quiet, understated but soulful singing style that it seemed he could do no wrong. This performance, recorded on August 10, 2005, captures all the gems from that first album and then some. Possibly nothing sums it up better than the simply beautiful "Arms Of A Woman," which sounds like an instant classic that could have come from the likes of Ray Charles. $16.99




Pink Floyd - The Great Gig In The Sky: The Album-by-Album Guide (8 DVD Box) - This is the definitive review of the music of Pink Floyd, album by album. These eight DVDs feature extensive archive interviews with Syd Barrett, Roger Waters, Nick Mason, Richard Wright and David Gilmour alongside rare footage of Floyd in performance. Drawing upon the words of the band and a host of Floyd insiders, each album is reviewed, contrasting the views of the band and its critics with rare surviving performances. The candid views of a team of leading critics, experts and film academics complete this eminent work. Also included is a 196 page book, "Pink Floyd And The Critics," a study of the evolution of Pink Floyd in the words of the band against the contemporary critical reaction to the albums on release. $69.99


Various Artists - Roots of The Grateful Dead CD - This UK-born collection contains 22 classic recordings that inspired the members of The Grateful Dead and kick-started their musical journey. When a group of jug band musicians from San Francisco plugged into the mains, the Psychedelic era began. Exemplary musicianship and extended acid-fueled jams created the legend that became the Grateful Dead. Their amazingly extensive repertoire showed that they never forgot their Folk-Blues roots and this collection features 22 of the tracks that inspired some of their most enduring performances. Includes cuts from Tampa Red, Bill Monroe, Slim Harpo, Elvis Presley, The Memphis Jug Band and many others. $12.99


Various Artists - Roots of Jimi Hendrix CD - 22 blistering tracks from the artists who influenced Jimi Hendrix! When Hendrix burst onto the scene in 1966, he achieved iconic status almost overnight. In four years, he changed the course of rock music forever. Hendrix' enormous talent was fostered for years by playing back-up for some of the major R&B acts of the day, and he absorbed influences from early delta blues to rock of the fifties. This collection features key tracks from some of the artists who inspired this rock icon. $12.99



Various Artists - Roots of The Allman Brothers CD - This 2008 compilation is full of classics that inspired the true architects of Southern Rock: The Allman Brothers. After the British Blues boom had drifted off into the realms of Psychedelia, a group of home-grown American musicians merged Blues, Country and Jazz into their own style of southern rock. This collection brings together the many influences that made The Allman Brothers the toughest blues outfit of their generation, with 24 tracks including cuts from Howlin' Wolf, Big Bill Broonzy, Blind Willie McTell, B.B. King and many others. $12.99



Quicksilver Messemnger Service - Live at Fillmore Auditorium 1968 - This 2008 archive release is a live performance by one of the most important bands to come from the San Francisco music scene of the '60s, along with their contemporaries The Grateful Dead and The Jefferson Airplane. The band became one of the most popular draws in the Bay area and built a solid reputation as a strong live act built around a mixture of good material and what would essentially become their calling card - long extended jamming pieces. The original line up was guitarists John Cippolina and Gary Duncan alongside drummer Greg Elmore, bassist David Frieberg and vocalist Jim Murray. $24.98


Quicksilver Messenger Service - Live at the Avalon Ballroom Parts 1 and 2 - More archive releases, this time featuring two 1966 shows at the Avalon Ballroom! $18.98 each







Shpongle - Various Albums
- Shpongle is a psychedelic downtempo or Psybient music project. The members are Simon Posford (aka Hallucinogen) and Raja Ram. Their sound has sampled eastern ethnic instruments and western contemporary synthesizer-based psychedelic music. Posford is responsible for the synth and studio work while Raja Ram contributes with flute arrangements. We have four Shpongle albums that have just been re-released: Are You Shpongled?, Tales of the Inexpressible, Shpongle Remixed, and Nothing Lasts But Nothing Is Lost. $15.98 each


Hallucinogen - Various Albums - Hallucinogen is the stage name of Simon Posford, an electronic musician specializing in Goa trance music from England. His first album, Twisted, was one of the most widely influential electronic music recordings of its time and helped to define the psychedelic trance genre. The follow-up album, The Lone Deranger, only cemented his influence. From then on, Posford ventured into numerous collaborations with other artists. His most notable projects involve artists such as Raja Ram (Shpongle), Martin Glover (Celtic Cross), Marc Brownstein from The Disco Biscuits (Younger Brother), and Prometheus a.k.a. Benji Vaughan (Younger Brother). Though pooling his talent from a host of worldly influences, many of his fans will attest that he has the "Posford Touch", a certain unmistakable quality to the sound of his music, that is revered by psychedelic and electronic enthusiasts from around the world. He is renowned for his meticulous production skills and the multilayered depth his music has. 2008 sees these Hallucinogen titles in re-release: Twisted, The Lone Deranger, and Hallucinogen in Dub. $15.98 each


Younger Brother - Various Albums - Younger Brother was formed in 2003 by Simon Posford and Benji Vaughan. Their particular genre of music is difficult to accurately classify as it suggests many different forms of electronic music without subscribing to a specific style. In 2008, Posford and Benji took "Younger Brother" to Colorado and California on the Twisted Conspiracy Tour. Playing with them were Marc Brownstein (The Disco Biscuits, Electron) on bass, Tom Hamilton (Brothers Past, The American Babies, Electron) on guitar, and Joe Russo (The Benevento/Russo Duo, Bustle In Your Hedgerow, The American Babies, Electron) on drums. Younger Brother's first two albums have just been re-released: A Flock of Bleeps and Last Days of Gravity. $15.98 each


Peter Tosh - Legalize It LP - After spending 12 years as a member of Bob Marley's Wailers, Peter Tosh was eager to break free from the shadow of the legendary frontman. In 1976, he released Legalize It, still one of the most significant albums in the history of reggae. Tosh's life ended too early, and Legalize It is the strongest testament to his legacy. Take a listen to this newly issued vinyl version and share the spirit of his genius. $16.99






Coming Soon:

November 18 - Phish - At The Roxy Box Set (pre-order)
The Doors - Live at The Matrix (2 CDs) (pre-order)
Wilco - I Am Trying to Break Your Heart - Blu-Ray

November 25 - Santana - Santana & Abraxas LPs

January 20 - Umphrey's McGee - Mantis CD

February 10 - moe. - Dr. Stan's Prescription Vol. 2 (2 CDs) (pre-order)


Last Week's Additions:

Porter Batiste Stoltz with Page McConnell - MooDoo CD
Greyboy - 15 Years of West Coast Cool CD or LP
Adrian Hester - Further Out CD
Tribal Wings Steal Yor Face Sticker
Give Peace A Chance Sticker
Practice Compassion Sticker

News and Reviews:Taj Weekes and Adowa - Deidem CD review
Jango Monkey - Jango Monkey CD review

Video of the Week:
The Mantras performing "Spoonman" at Mantra Bash


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Bryan Rodgers

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All Points West Festival announces lineup

Radiohead will headline the first two nights of the All Points West Festival, to be held August 8-10th at New Jersey’s Liberty State Park. Jack Johnson is scheduled to headline the fest’s closing night.

Initial Lineup For Bonnaroo Announced

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Metallica, Pearl Jam, Jack Johnson, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Phil Lesh and Friends, My Morning Jacket, and Willie Nelson lead a wild collection of acts into the Tennessee hills.

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In this edition: -New releases from Jeff Bujak, Jack Johnson, and Entrain -News and reviews -Newly added vinyl -Festival related/classic adds from Radiohead, Boards of Canada, Built to Spill, Ween, and Caribou -Top 25 for January, news and reviews, and more

New Additions to the Catalog:

Jeff Bujak - Building: An Arsenal CD - Jeff Bujak generates heavily organized piano progressions, twists and winds them amid constantly evolving poly-rhythmic electronic beats and constructs a sound that is not only unique, but extremely fresh. Bujak is a solo performer that uses computers, keyboards, effects, samplers and vocals to create a 'progressive-piano groove.' With the many types of jazz, ambient and classical piano textures throughout each song, his music falls into too many categories to be left in just one.  Call it progressive-piano. Listen to it like no other music. Building: An Arsenal is Jeff's brand-new album, and it's a dizzying experience full of mesmerizing rhythms and mind-altering melodies.  $12.00



Entrain - Just A Matter of Time CD - Entrain is back with drums blazing as furious as ever! You'll find it hard to sit still during this tour-de-force of percussive rock music from one of the longest running bands in the HGMN. Rhythms literally overwhelm you as this ensemble incorporates a worldwide litany of influences into a freight train of sound!  $12.00






Jack Johnson - Sleep Through The Static CD/LP Vinyl - More electric guitars and songs with darker vibes distinguish Sleep Through The Static a bit from the rest of Johnson's catalog, but the main ingredients are all here: overtly relaxed performing, mellow moods, and the straightforward lyricism that give Johnson his accessible style.  CD $16.99. 2-LP Vinyl $14.99





Ha Ha Tonka - Buckle In The Bible Belt CD- Roaring out of the Ozarks with a bottle in one hand and a bible in the other, Ha Ha Tonka mix sanctified four-part harmonies and blistering rock, carving out songs that evoke the dichotomies that define their home. The Missouri natives dubbed their new album Buckle in the Bible Belt in homage to their hometown, so named for its position on the dividing line of the Ozark states. Their dark view of the realities of socio-economic hardship, backwoods prejudices and drug abuse is leavened by wry humor and a deep appreciation for regional storytelling traditions. Buckle in the Bible Belt was recorded, fittingly, in an old church in Union, Missouri, with a control booth where the pulpit had once been. Augmented with piano and organ, the songs bring to mind southern bands like REM and Kings of Leon as well as classics like The Band and Bruce Springsteen.  $13.99


sygcth_1Scotland Yard Gospel Choir - Scotland Yard Gospel Choir CD - The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir is a free-spirited collective of musical visionaries who turn out exuberant and rough-hewn chamber pop. Leading a band that's shared the stage with both the Arcade Fire and Ira Glass, it's clear that lead singer, guitarist, and keyboard player Elia and his scrappy group are comfortable straddling the divide between the debased rock 'n' roll world and the high-minded literati. On the group's self-titled sophomore album they deliver songs that crackle with the sweeping intensity of life in its totality -- songs that evoke the jubilance of an early spring as effortlessly as the desolation of a Chicago winter. The songs on The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir are disarmingly honest. Over 50 musicians appear here!  $12.00


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Built to Spill - Various Titles - Langerado will be a great place to honor Built to Spill's 15+ years of existence, and these albums are part of a must-have collection that captures the shifting mindset of Doug Martsch and the band since ther inception in 1992. Crossing a noisy alt-rock style with the limitless expanse of improv and progressive rock, BTS wields an unmistakable sound that definitely requires intense listening. You In Reverse CD $15.98Ancient Melodies of the Future CD $11.99Live CD $13.99; Keep It Like A Secret CD $11.99


boc5th_0Boards of Canada - The Campfire Headphase CD - Our friends down the road at Redeye Distribution have picked up the WARP Records catalog, and we're happy to add some of these classics to our store! One of the world's most revered and mysterious electronic acts, Boards of Canada re-emerged from the ether in 2005 with The Campfire Headphase, their first album since 2002's mystic Geogaddi. This is classic Boards of Canada touched with acid-drenched folk music, atmospheric dissonance, deceptively tough alien beats and mindbending melodic creations. Once these guys get a hold of your ears, you'll be sincerely addicted to their sound!  $14.99  Look for Vinyl of this title coming soon, plus more Boards of Canada's amazing back catalog.



boc6th_0Boards of Canada - Trans-Canada Highway EP - Is this the end of Boards of Canada? It's the last we heard from them back in 2006, and fans hope against hope that more is to come! It's hard to believe it's been 10 years since the release of Music Has The Right To Children, but with this EP BOC clearly have evolved into something legendary. It's electronic, and dreamy, but still satisfies the beat-hungry monster inside us all.  $9.99





radioairth_0Radiohead - Airbag/How Am I Driving EP - This is one of the best EP's you'll ever find, and here we are nearing its 10th Anniversary! Containing the track "Airbag" from OK Computer plus 6 more non-album gems recorded during the same fruitful time period, Airbag/How Am I Driving stands alone as a unique listening experience despite its length. These are essential "rarities," "b-sides," whatever you want to call them, such as the sublime instrumental "Meeting in the Aisle" and the raging "Polyethelene," which is as fine of a song as they've ever written, before or since.  $9.99



caribou2th_0Caribou - Andorra CD/LP Vinyl - Dan Snaith, under the guise of Caribou (formerly Manitoba), has been producing critically acclaimed albums for six years now, each an impressive development on the previous one. For Andorra, he marries the kaleidoscopic grandeur he's known for with pop melodies and harmonies crammed densely together. The album is so vividly three-dimensional, it's hard to believe it was performed and recorded entirely by Snaith at home, save for vocal and songwriting contributions by Jeremy Greenspan on one track. To make something so beautiful and vast from surroundings so constrained is surely Caribou's unique alchemy. Snaith has always displayed a great reverence for the splashy opulence of '60s psychedelic-pop. Mixing in sound-collages, symphonic passages, and layered vocals, the music recalls the bold pop experimentation of George Martin and Brian Wilson. CD $14.99. LP Vinyl $17.99. Also available from Caribou - Up In Flames (2 CDs) $12.99


weenth_0Ween - Shinola Vol. 1 CD - Originally released by Ween's own Chocodog label, Shinola Vol. 1 is the first in a series of rarities collections by the ever-wacky Pennsylvania-based duo. Here Dean and Gene Ween's giddy, genre-hopping sound careens from distorted lo-fi ditties (the bizarre "Tastes Good on th' Bun") to surprisingly straightforward pop/rock tunes (the blatantly Elvis Costello-like "Gabrielle"). While this isn't the best starting point for newcomers to the band's absurd world, Shinola is sure to entertain the Ween faithful.  $14.99




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Bob Dylan - Various Vinyl LPs - Dylan on Vinyl! In our tireless quest to bring more unique music on LP to our store, we've hunted down the following Dylan classics as they were meant to be heard! Bob DylanThe Times They Are A-Changin'Bringing It All Back HomeJohn Wesley Harding  $16.99 each - allow extra time for delivery on all vinyl!



meterslpth_0The Meters - Kickback Vinyl LP - No city marches to a funkier beat than New Orleans, and no Crescent City band ever upheld the joyous second-line tradition with prouder panache than the Meters. Their classic 1969-1977 albums signaled a new and exciting era of Big Easy funk. Now it's time to dig a little deeper: Kickback -- in essence, the Meters album that never was -- gathers precious rarities from the Meters' mid-'70s Fire on the Bayou/Trick Bag period, including previously unissued gems, newly unearthed alternate versions and a treasure trove of blistering funk sure to delight fans of the legendary group.  $16.99 - allow extra time for delivery on all vinyl!



Recent Releases You May Have Missed:

Donna Jean & the Tricksters CD
RAQ - Live Vol. 2 (10/31/07) Download Card
Anonymous - Meet Anonymous CD
Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend CD/LP
Toots and The Maytals - Live at Santa Monica Pier DVD
Django Reinhardt - The King of Jazz Guitar DVD



New Releases Coming Soon:

February 12 - Marco Benevento - Invisible Baby CD (pre-order)
Widespread Panic - Free Somehow CD (pre-order)
Speakeasy - All Your New Favorite Songs CD (pre-order)
Ziggy Marley - Love is My Religion DVD (pre-order)
Dread Zeppelin - Bar Coda CD (pre-order)

February 19 - Mike Doughty - Golden Delicious CD (pre-order)
Kula Shaker - Strangefolk CD(pre-order)
moe. - Sticks and Stones Vinyl (moved from Feb. 5)
56 Hope Road - Law of Attraction CD

February 26 - Turbine - Reward CD (pre-order)
Ghostland Observatory - Robotique Majestique CD (pre-order)
North Mississippi Allstars - Hernando Vinyl (pre-order)

March 4 - The Black Crowes - Warpaint (pre-order CD/Vinyl)
Blue Floyd - Begins (2 CDs) (pre-order)
The Doors - Live in Pittsburgh 1970 CD (pre-order)
Chatham County Line - IV CD

March 18 - Composing The Beatles Songbook - Lennon/McCartney 1957-1965 DVD
Cyro Baptista - Banquet of the Spirits CD

April 14 - Portishead - Third CD



Top 25 Sellers for January 2008:

1- Sugar Free Allstars - Dos Ninos
2- Grace Potter - Original Soul
3- Ryan Montbleau Band - Patience on Friday
4- Spearhead - Yell Fire Live
5- Danny Reid Carter - Barcelona
6- SOJA - Peace In A Time Of War
7- Bonerama - Bringing It Home
8- Allman Brothers Band - Jazz Fest 2007
9- Derek Trucks Band - Live at Georgia Theatre
10- The Disco Biscuits - Camp Bisco 4 DVD
11- Xavier Rudd - Good Spirit DVD
12- Bonerama - Live From New York
13- Phish - The White Tape
14- Hot Buttered Rum - In These Parts
15- The Disco Biscuits - Trance Fusion Radio 1
16- Greensky Bluegrass - Live At Bell's
17- Bonerama - Live at The Old Point
18- Various Artists - Home Grown 5
19- moe. - Sticks and Stones
20- George Porter Jr. - It's Life
21- Sonny Landreth - Jazz Fest 2007
22- Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band - Now You Know
23- Warren Haynes - Jazz Fest 2006
24- Jam Cam Chronicles - Wanee 2007 DVD
25- Papa Grows Funk - Mr. Patterson's Hat

Staff Picks:

Bryan: Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend
Lee: RAQ - Live Vol. 2
Robie: MGMT - Oracular Spectacular
Sherry: The New Mastersounds - Remixed
Trevor: Widespread Panic - Free Somehow



Upcoming Festivals:

Langerado - 3/6/ - 3/9 - Everglades, FL - http://www.langerado.com


Recent Reviews & News:


Mike Doughty show review
Conscious Alliance Spring Plans
RAQ Spring Dates


Video of the Week:


Entrain performing "Letter to the World"

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Coachella Announces Initial Lineup

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The line-up for the 2008 COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL--Friday, April 25, Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27--was announced Monday Jan. 21 at an event in Mexico City. Beyond the line-up announcement (see below), COACHELLA promoters detailed their plans to make tickets and travel packages directly available to music fans throughout Mexico.
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