The Dancing Tree 03.01.2011

New Releases:

Big Head Blues Club - 100 Years of Robert Johnson CD - This is the kind of record that Todd Park Mohr and his band Big Head Todd and the Monsters have always wanted to make. Five days recording in Memphis at the famous Ardent Studios with some of the bands biggest musical heroes playing some of Todd's favorite material.This record is a tribute to the late Robert Johnson to celebrate his centennial and is produced by Grammy winning producer Chris Goldsmith. The guest musicians include such great guest musicians as BB King, Hubert Sumlin, David "Honeyboy" Edwards, Charlie Musselwhite, Ruthie Foster, Cedric Burnside and Lightnin' Malcolm.

Coming Soon:

March 15 : The Dead Kenny G's - Operation Long Leash CD

Last Week:

Evan Barber & the Dead Gamblers CD - An ardent southern rock album, it is as dynamic in style as it is substantial in presentation. Evan is a seasoned minstrel whose sincerity and moxie has attracted a gifted group of musicians to this collaboration. The chemistry of the players involved produce a righteous, high stakes mix of rock, blues, and the occasional ballad.

The DG's have some aces up their sleeves so be warned. There is nothing on Evan Barber and the Dead Gamblers that could be called a flush, and it is definitely a full house or better. This will be one of your favorite records because EBDG is playing for keeps. Bet.

Jeff Beck - Rock N Roll Party (honoring Les Paul) CD - Jeff Beck paid fitting tribute to Les Paul last summer, celebrating what would have been the pioneering guitarist's 95th birthday by playing his friend and mentor's music, along with classic tunes from the era, in the same Times Square nightclub that Les Paul played every Monday for 14 years, before his death in August 2009.

Sponsored by Gibson Guitar and billed as 'A Celebration of Les Paul,' Jeff Beck was joined by The Imelda May Band at the Iridium Jazz Club on June 9th, 2010. The two-time Rock And Roll Hall of Fame inductee mesmerized the star-studded audience with a tour de force performance of classics that Paul recorded with Mary Ford, 'How High The Moon,' 'Vaya Con Dios' and 'Mockin' Bird Hill,' along with such rock and roll standards as 'Twenty Flight Rock' and 'Walking In The Sand.'

Following this release, Beck will take the 'Rock And Roll Party' on the road for a short U.S. tour. Beck will once again be backed by The Imelda May Band and its enchanting singer, Imelda May, who joined Beck on stage at the 2010 Grammy(r) Awards for a spot-on rendition of Paul's 'How High The Moon.'

PBS will give fans a first look at a unique edition of this performance with the premiere of 'Jeff Beck Honors Les Paul,' a concert special that captures the first night of 'The Celebration to Honor Les Paul,' which was recorded on June 9, 2010, what would have been Les Paul's 95th birthday. Special guest performers included Troy 'Trombone Shorty' Andrews, Gary U.S. Bonds and Brian Setzer, who traded riffs with Beck on Eddie Cochran's rockabilly classic 'Twenty Flight Rock.'

BACK IN STOCK!
Zero - Live: Nothin' Lasts Forever CD - This CD has been unavailable since 2004. It's back and the band is back on stage! For the first time in nearly 20 years, ZERO returns to the Great American Music Hall for a two-night special event: March 4th and 5th. Almost two decades ago, the quintessential Bay Area band recorded 'Chance in a Million' at the historic venue.

The band reunites to commemorate the music and to benefit band mate, Judge Murphy, who is battling liver cancer, awaiting transplant.

Upcoming Events:

Check out the growing list of fetivals already announced for 2011

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Thanks for reading! Treat yourself to some good music this week.
Lee Crumpton