The Dancing Tree 04.21.08

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New Additions to the Catalog:
Wetlands Preserved: The Story of An Activist Rock Club DVD - Wetlands was one of the hottest venues for underground music in New York City. This former Chinese food warehouse just south of the Holland Tunnel hosted the latest up-and-coming artists in every musical genre. But it was more than just a rock and roll joint – it was also the first ‘activist nightclub,' a place as devoted to environmental and political issues as it was to partying and great music. This entertaining and insightful documentary tracks the history of Wetlands, featuring interviews and concert footage with artists like Dave Matthews, Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers Band), Bob Weir (Grateful Dead), Phish, The Disco Biscuits, 311, moe., Spin Doctors, Mike Doughty, The Roots, Agnostic Front, and Blues Traveler. The birth, life, and death of the iconic venue is lovingly told by those who sweated, bled, and experienced it first hand. Revealing photos of the venue, fans, and performers are brought to stunning life by the skilled hands of some of today's most innovative digital animators, making for an entirely new experience in documentary film. $24.95


Sol Driven Train - Lighthouse CD - Recorded in some of the most beautiful locales in America, Sol Driven Train's Lighthouse reflects the peaceful surroundings that birthed it. The album is full of the easygoing, down-to-earth roots rock that the band has become known for, and it's a refreshing breeze of coolness in the dark, hot musical world of today. Hints of horns mingle with catchy tunes that are touched with elements of jam rock, world music, and singer/songwriter composition. $12.00


Tea Leaf Green - Seeds Box Set (3 CDs) - Tea Leaf Green's Seeds captures the exciting growth of a rock/jam/jazz/psychedelic band along the lines of The Grateful Dead and Phish, in the sense that they have been around long enough to create a catalog of music large enough to have distinct "eras," the first of which is presented here. This three-disc compilation, made with eco-friendly materials, consists of the band's first three self-distributed titles that have never been available at retail. The group, which is exploding out of a revitalized San Francisco music scene, has honed their strength as both songwriters and improvisers to carve a distinct name for themselves. Thanks to their loyal and rabid fan base, the band has gone from playing small bars to large theatres in just a few short years by consistently delivering fresh, mind-blowing live performances, selling out shows in Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, New York and, most notably, the historic Fillmore Auditorium in their hometown of San Francisco.  $25.00


Scythian - Immigrant Road Show CD - Scythian (sith-ee-yin) is a charismatic group of first generation immigrants (comprised of brothers and friends) whose music ranges from Gypsy to Celtic with Klezmer and rock in between. The band is widely known for their intense, high-energy shows and dynamic crowd interaction. Scythian opened for Guster at Summerfest '07 and Flogging Molly at Shamrockfest '07 - two very different crowds of supporters - with the same result: 75 minutes of sweaty frenzy. Indeed there seems to be no crowd that Scythian is unable to relate to. Be it young or old, of any race, Scythian's eclectic style and charisma break down barriers and strike at people's most fundamental desire let loose and have fun. Matching their love of energy with classical precision embodied in the music of their ancestry, Scythian produces a unique experience which grabs the attention of everyone within earshot. $15.00

Also Available from Scythian: Aidan's Orbit CD; Dance at the Crossroads CD


Flight of the Conchords CD - This acclaimed Kiwi novelty band follow the release of their six-track Grammy Award-winning CD EP The Distant Future with their full-length debut. Features fully fleshed-out and professionally recorded versions of the duo's concerts and TV favorites. Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement's trademark acoustic guitars lead the blitz, backed by a diverse array of instrumentation and production technique. If amazing, delightful, and hilarious is your idea of funny, then prepare for undisappointment. These fifteen songs pay hilarious homage to dancehall, Pet Shop Boys, censorship, Marvin Gaye, sexism, Shabba Ranks, and backhanded compliments. $15.99