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New Additions:
 Zigaboo Modeliste & Gaboon's Gang - Funk Me Hard CD - An eclectic symposium of Zigaboo Modeliste’s funk originals, recorded live at the Saenger Theater in New Orleans in 1980. This EP is a close peek at Zigaboo’s musical evolution, as he was just departing from the Meters at the time of the recording. His songwriting genius is brilliantly present in these songs, resulting in a unique, funky musical experience. Funk Me Hard is a history-making timepiece, delivering the intensity of live performance, as well as a session in funk mastery. $8.99
 Moon Taxi - Live Ride CD - Nashville's Moon Taxi redeem the notion of a "jam band," a descriptor that's grown into an epithet in the larger musical world that implies endless, limp noodling and lack of compositional or vocal substance. Not so with Moon Taxi, who are a jam band in the same way Little Feat or Bob Marley & The Wailers are jammers. Like these ancestors, Moon Taxi synthesizes divergent elements into a cohesive, concert-ready rush. It's pumping hard onstage where the real animal emerges in such bands, which makes Live Ride (self-released) a prime intro to this vibrant group who incorporate roots rhythms, Latinismo, Phish-y riffs, complex fusion and gutbucket, blue collar rock (a la early Doobie Brothers, actually…) into a pretty enjoyable ball they hurl with serious gusto. - Dennis Cook, Jambase.com $9.99
 Skatalites - Stretchin' Out Vol 1 LP - Contains crucial extended jam sessions recorded at The Blue Monk Jazz Gallery in Kingston, Jamaica, Summer 1983. More than an hour of gooey, delicious ska from the original Skatalites in their prime! $12.98
 Ray Lamontagne - Trouble LP - Every once in a while a singer/songwriter comes down the pike in the grand emotive tradition of Neil Young and Van Morrison. In the early 2000s, the quietly intense folk of Iron & Wine and the rootsy-experimental stylings of Sufjan Stevens continued that lineage. Ray LaMontagne, whose impressive 2004 debut, TROUBLE, draws on alt-country, roots rock, and progressive folk in a unique, strikingly sincere way, seems a likely candidate for the keeper of the flame. $16.98
 Ray Lamontagne - Till the Sun Turns Black LP - Featuring lush, expansive soundscapes, Ray Lamontagne's Till The Sun Turns Black is an impressive artistic statement that transports his piercing lyrics and soulful vocals to lofty new heights. This, his second album of inspired, introspective songs, is as haunting and beautiful as his heralded debut and offers even more delectable sounds. Lamontagne's stunning talent is remarkable evident on Till The Sun Turns Black. $16.98
Coming Soon:
May 5 - Rusted Root - Stereo Rodeo CD
Ozric Tentacles - The Yum Yum Tree CD
Buckwheat Zydeco - Lay Your Burden Down CD
Ziggy Marley presents Family Time CD
Nathan Whitt - Anticipation CD
May 12 - Jeff Bujak - Alive Like the Spine CD (pre-order)
Trey Anastasio & Don Hart - Time Turns Elastic CD
Hallucinogen - In Dub Live CD
Hill Country Revue - Make A Move CD
May 19 - Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood - Live at MSG CDs or DVDs
Chris Barron - Pancho & the Kid CD
Last Week's Additions:
 John McLaughlin & the 4th Dimension - Live at Belgrade DVD - John McLaughlin and the Fourth Dimension Live @ Belgrade is the first complete John McLaughlin concert ever presented on DVD. Live @ Belgrade, filmed in the summer of 2008 in Belgrade, Serbia, captures a remarkable performance of the Fourth Dimension which features McLaughlin on guitar, Dominique di Piazza on bass, Gary Husband on keyboards and percussion and Mark Mondesir on drums. Running Time: 104 minutes . NTSC ALL REGIONS $18.99
 Sex Mob Meets Medeski - Live in Willisau CD - Steven Bernstein’s powerhouse jazz band Sex Mob presents this amazing live performance album featuring the keyboard wizardry of John Medeski (of Medeski, Martin & Wood). Following their Grammy nominated album Sexotica,this first-ever live album is an audible testament to what Sex Mob does best- bringing it to you live! $16.98
 Jorma Kaukonen & Vital Parts - Rockpalast: West Coast Legends DVD - This DVD features Kaukonen, one of the founders of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna. This Rockpalast show took place on November 29, 1980 at the Kleine Westfalenhalle, in Dortmund, Germany. $19.97
 Brainchild - One Word CD - Brainchild is a four piece band that integrates the feeling of jazz and soul with the intensity of shredding guitar solos. The best way to describe the sound is Brainchild. Tightened vocal harmonies radiate the air as the rhythm section keeps the funk in check. Brainchild has been captivating audiences with their ability to deliver nonstop passion and fun filled excitement from the stage. Their debut release One Word has twists and turns throughout every track leaving you eager for what Brainchild has in store next. $9.99
 Bohemian Sunrise - It's in the Cards CD - This album, "It's in the Cards" (mixed by Kevin Joella at Fresh Tracks Studios and mastered by Masterwork Recording), was officially released on August 30, 2007, with a large celebration at The World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. Tracks from this CD can currently be heard on over 100 radio stations across the US and Canada, including Philadelphia's WXPN 88.5 FM, the nationally recognized leader in Triple A radio. The elegantly crafted ten-track disc illuminates Bohemian Sunrise’s captivating blend of four distinct songwriting talents in an appealing array of cultural styles. Insightful lyrics and permeating melodies lead the listener on a journey that mirrors the collective human experience. $9.99
 Izabella - Drugs & Apple Pie CD - Izabella's third studio album is an eclectic mix of rock, country and soul-satisfying songs. In Drugs & Apple Pie, Izabella pays homage to its predecessors while bringing forth a sonic zest. The band’s versatility stems from three contributing songwriters and the expertise of engineer/producer Oz Fritz, best known for his work with Tom Waits and Les Claypool. After listening to Drugs & Apple Pie, surely you will want a second helping. $12
 Izabella - Into the West CD - In The West is an impressive collection of songs from a young band searching for its sound. Izabella had been a band less than a year during the creation of this 13 song album. Musical themes that conjure images of the Wild West are interspersed with well crafted songs that expose the wide range of influences shared by this six-piece. You can sense the enthusiasm of a new band fresh off their first summer of festivals in these inspired performances. $12
Upcoming Events:
April 24-May3 - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
May 2 - 6th Annual Sensational Spring Fling - Raleigh, NC
May 17 - *Carolina Bluegrass Festival - Cary, NC
May 22-25 *StrangeCreek Campout - Greenfield, MA
May 23-24 Summer Camp - Chilocothe, IL
May 29-31 Mountain Jam - Hunter Mt, NY
June 4-7 Wakarusa - Ozark, AR
June 5-6 *Wanee - Live Oak, FL
June 11-14 - Bonnaroo - Manchester, TN
* Look for the HGMN booth at this event
Video of the Week:
BuzzUniverse - Live from Mountain Jam 2008 Five songs!
Thanks for reading, and have a great week!
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