Great Blue Heron 2007 – Review, Video, & MP3′s
The weather was perfect with three days of sun, blugrass and zydeco music at The Great Blue Heron festival. The first day we saw a couple of great performances by Kelly and The Cowboys, Slo-mo, John & Mary and The Valkyries, and the Sim Redmond Band. On Saturday there was a drumming workshop with Jim Donovan (of Rusted Root.) About 40 people packed into the tent for 2 hours of a drumming. Saturday also featured a performance by Big Leg Emma, Entrain, The Avett Brothers, and of course Donna The Buffalo with the last set of the evening. Here’s a 2 sets for download from the festival from Jim McGee: Donna The Buffalo – Great…
Stream the “All Good Festival” This Weekend
iClips Network will be bringing the the All Good Festival live from Morgantown WV to your living/computer room. This years performers include Bob Weir & Rat Dog, moe., Lefover Salmon, Keller Williams, Michael Franti and Spearhead, YMSB, and Sound Tribe Sector Nine among others. Check out the iClips.net website this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for all the jamband goodness.
New York Drum Festival – July 14th 2007
There will be a drumming workshop and concert by Jim Donovan and Drum the Ecstatic International in upstate NY on July 14th. If anyone out there is into drumming I would highly recommend checking this out. You can sign up here at Jim’s Website.
Sam Roberts Band | Buffalo 7/5/2007 MP3′s & Pics
Last night the masses descended on downtown Buffalo for another free show at “Thursday In The Square.” Sam Roberts put on an high energy show for the Buffalo faithful. Sam Roberts told the crowd that this was the highlight of their summer. My friend Shawn caught one of the drummers drum sticks that he threw into the crowd. He laid claim to it after wrestling it out of the hand of a Canadian standing next to us. Good work Shawn! The guys over at UpstateTapers have uploaded an audience recording of the show. Thanks to Daniel Goodwin for taping and uploading. To view the setlist and download in FLAC format click here Sam Roberts Band…
Derek Trucks Band – Live at Art Park 7/3/2007
Last night I went to see the Derek Trucks Band play at one of the sweetest venue’s I’ve ever been too – Art Park in Lewiston, NY. They put on a great show in front of a very enthusiastic crowd. Derek Trucks (of Allman Brothers fame) showed us why he is considered one of Rolling Stones new Guitar Gods with some extended improvisational jams. Guest appearances during the show included Derek’s younger brother Duane Trucks (not uncle as previously stated) and Chuck Campbell of the Campbell Brothers on the slide guitar. Thanks to Chris Prezioso for taping this show and uploading it to the archive one day after the show. You can grab in The…
Bela Fleck & the Flecktones – Syracuse Jazz Fest download
A friend of mine had the pleasure of attending the 25th annual Jazz Fest in Syracuse, NY over the weekend. He said it was an amazing weekend with an awesome performance by Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. Their set included an instrumental cover of the The Beatles and some amazing solo performances. Thanks to Dan Nolan, Jr. for taping and uploading this high quality show. You can grab the entire set from The Archive. Here’s a few track from the show: “Come Together” [Audio clip: view full post to listen] “Stomping Ground” [Audio clip: view full post to listen] “Bela Solo” [Audio clip: view full post to listen]
Preview: The Great Blue Heron Festival ’07
Just 4 more days untill I pack up the fam and we head down to the Great Blue Heron Music Festival in Sherman, NY. This is the 16th anual event hosted by jam band/old time music greats Donna The Buffalo. This years lineup features two headlining shows by Donna The Buffalo with all night Buffalo Zydeco in the dance tent. The up and coming “grunge grass” The Avett Brothers will be performing for the 2nd year in a row. Other artist performing include Entrain, Big Leg Emma, Jim Donovan (formely of Rusted Root) and some of the best zydeco in america – Buffalo Zydeco. Be sure to check back for exclusive artist performances and download…
moe. Releases New Live Album – Warts & All, vol. 5
moe. has released it’s 5th installment of their live shows titled “Wart & All.” These live performances capture the raw energy of the band without any of the refinements and polishing of a studio album. This recording of the three time Jammy winner feautures a 2nd time played “She” as well as band favorites “Spine of a Dog,” “Plane Crash,” and “Captain America.” You can grab this album at Amazon.com. ________________________________________
