Allman Brothers /WSP Jones Beach

The Widespread Panic set kind of bored me but the ABB set RIPPED. they played, Done Somebody Wrong, Les Bres in Am, Midnight Rider, Statesboro Blues, Revival, Stormy Monday, all the good old Duane songs. This show was "dedicated to a brother," meaning Duane and Trucks really channeled his energy and style sometimes. getting my videos off my phone soon. Some amazing jams, on Truck's part, Trucks is a hard solo to follow but Warren just pulled it off. they have complementary styles even though Trucks is really so much more fire. Driving home, the DJ on 104.3 played the entire 22 minute Whipping post off the Fillmore CD, then said "now you can't complain about radio!" I'm pretty sure the venue did not sell out and there were lot's of empty seats, mostly on the floor, though you need to show your ticket to get there and security gets kind of tight. pretty much anywhere else is fair game to sit though. I saw NO shadyness in the crowd, ABB and WSP is such a mellow vibe. The only thing I miss is no shakedown street, there were like 4 tents set up toward the back. I saw Truck's play last year at the Bear Creek Music Festival.

Two bands to check out at Sullivan Hall this weekend:

The Macpodz have made their way from festival to festival throughout the summer, rocking the stages at Mountain Jam, Rothbury, 10K Lakes, and many more. They always bring their own brand of “Disco Bebop” with them, proving it to be true that, as they say, you can dance to Jazz… again.

This weekend, they are stopping at Sullivan Hall in Greenwich Village. They kicked off an ass-kicking summer back in May at the same venue, and it seems fitting that as the summer comes to an end, they’re back to do it again! Check out this electrified jazz quintet from Ann Arbor, Michigan, along with another artist I admire, Zach Deputy.

Deputy is a one-man-band touring in support of his July release, “Sunshine”. And he really has a “sunshiny” attitude about life: On his drive up to record this album, his truck that contained ALL of his equipment and clothes was stolen... He forged on and made it happen anyway. The outcome? Some delightful “Dance music for the soul.”

Sat August 29^th

The Macpodz 11:30

Zach Deputy 10:30

Pandohora 9:30 / John Mancini Band 8:30/ Ano Okera performing the music of Michael Jackson 7:30/

Sullivan Hall

214 Sullivan Street
New York, NY 10012

Tickets Here

New Mastersounds Bear Creek

This band is so underrated it's crazy, I try to give them props wherever I go, being a bass player, their funk prowess blows me away. Here's their two shows at bear creek


track 6 from the 2007 show is a good cover of 6 Underground by the Sneaker Pimps. if your over 21 you'll remember it from the 90's.

Bear Creek Music Festival 2008-11-15 (November 15, 2008)

Bear Creek Music Festival 2008-11-15 (November 14, 2008)


Harmony Fest 2007

U-Melt Fall Tour Dates

U-MELT'S 2009 FALL TOUR

Fri, 9/18 - Higher Ground - S. Burlington, VT
Sat., 9/19 - Wormfest - Greenfield, MA
Thu, 9/24 - Iron Horse Music Hall - Northampton, MA
Fri, 9/25 - Calling Planet Earth Music Festival - Charlestown, RI
Sat, 9/26 - Port City Music Hall - Portland, ME
Fri, 10/2 - Castaways - Ithaca, NY
Sat, 10/3 - Nietzsche's - Buffalo, NY
Thu, 10/15 - The 8x10 - Baltimore, MD
Fri, 10/16 - The North Star - Philadelphia, PA
Sat, 10/17 - Sullivan Hall - New York, NY
Fri, 10/23 - The Middle East - Cambridge, MA
Sat, 10/24 - TBA
Fri, 10/30 - The Westcott Theater - Syracuse, NY
Sat, 10/31 - Red Square - Albany, NY (LATE NIGHT POST MOE. SHOW)

Moe Down Lineup Schedule 10th anniversary

.moe down looks awesome this year, but for some reason no one seems to be talking about it. I may go up there, be interesting to see if it is still a little seedy after al's "announcement." I vote to form a "Heads Angel's" association. One really big dude could help though, but not necessary. there needs to be enforcers that are familiar with the scene. Security at .moe is about 50-50 they are outlaws and not police officers but they are also bored locals who sometime harass people being peaceful. Make sure to say high to Gunny, Sgt. Pain and ninja security. If you have any problems and are being cool keep your sunglasses on at all times (day and night) when speak as if you already know their bosses.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4
4:30-6:00 The New Mastersounds (Second Stage)
6:00-7:30 Okemah (Main Stage)
7:30-9:00 The New Mastersounds (Second Stage)
9:00-10:30 Method Man & Redman (Main Stage
10:30-11:15 The New Mastersounds (Second Stage)
11:15 -1:00 moe. (Main Stage)

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5
12:00-1:00 Family Groove Company (Second Stage)
1:00-2:15 Sam Bush (Main Stage)
2:15-2:45 Family Groove Company (Second Stage)
2:45-4:15 moe. (Main Stage)
4:15-5:30 The London Souls (Second Stage)
5:30-6:45 Ani DiFranco (Main Stage)
6:45-7:45 The Heavy Pets (Second Stage)
7:45-9:15 CAKE (Main Stage)
9:15-10:00 The Heavy Pets (Second Stage)
10:00-11:30 moe. (Main Stage)
11:30-12:00 The Heavy Pets (Second Stage)
12:00-2:00 moe. (Main Stage)

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6
12:00-1:00 My Dear Disco (Second Stage)
1:00-2:15 Ominous Seapods (Main Stage)
2:15-3:00 My Dear Disco (Second Stage)
3:00-4:15 Matthew Sweet (Main Stage)
4:15-5:30 Lynch (Second Stage)
5:30-7:00 Umphrey's McGee (Main Stage)
7:00-8:00 Nate Wilson Group (Second Stage)
8:00-9:30 moe. (Main Stage)
9:30-10:00 Nate Wilson Group (Second Stage)
10:00-12:00 moe. (Main Stage)




This also seems important we all no how shitty the school system in upstate new york is, all the funding flows down to NYC like water from the Catskills.

MOE.DOWN SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

Please help out the children of Turin and surrounding towns by donating school supplies at the Kid's Tent this year. Lewis County is one of the poorest counties in New York State and would appreciate any of the following items:

bookbags
crayons
#2 pencils
colored pocket folders
colored pencils
markers
glue sticks
spiral notebooks
notebook filler paper
scissors

Widespread Panic - Allman Brothers 08-22-09 CMAC

I'm almost ashamed to post these pictures of the shitty video we took at the Widespread/Allman Brothers show. But it's what I got, oh yeah, for better or worse the tanks were out in full effect, everyone seemed to be on their best behavior though, as we all have the internet now, even goons and wooks. I'm going to put together an ABB/WSP mix inspired by what Scott at Hidden Track put together. It will be the classic Allmans.

Set Back for Rock the Earth

I like the Jamband related non- profits Headcount and Rock the Earth ect. so I try to spread around their stuff as much as possible. This is why you should pay more attention to this organization as they are fighting an uphill battle.

In an opinion issued on July 21st, the 9th District Court of Appeals in San Francisco re-affirmed the lower court decision that the National Park Service has discretion in allowing motorized rafts to operate on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park.

In the case, attorneys for Rock the Earth argued that the Park is legally compelled to follow its own policies, and therefore the existence of motorized boats and helicopters for recreation is illegal in the designated wilderness area. The 9th District panel of judges ruled 3-0 to uphold the November 2007 decision of Judge Campbell of the District Court in Phoenix, Arizona, who ruled that the National Park Service (NPS) may manage as it sees fit, regardless of its stated policies.

Rock the Earth brought suit, along with its partner plaintiffs River Runners for Wilderness, Wilderness Watch, and Living Rivers, charging that the NPS has never found that motorized commercial services are necessary or appropriate, and that motor boats are not necessary for the public to use and enjoy the river.

Together with the Park's recommendation of the river corridor for wilderness designation, the groups also charged that the Park's own policies mandate that the Park must manage as if it was already designated. Further, the groups argued that the NPS violates the Organic Act in that the overwhelming numbers of popular summer launches are awarded to commercial concessions operations with no regard for the demand for those permits by noncommercial river runners.

Given the lack of rigorous review by the Court, as evidenced by the brevity of the Court’s decision (six sentences upholding the lower court decision), the plaintiff groups are currently considering whether to seek reconsideration from the Circuit Court, according to RtE President Marc Ross.

"The avenue of taking this matter to court was just one of several strategies," Ross said. "Over the past several years we have literally educated and inspired thousands to take action on this issue, and we are as determined as ever to win genuine wilderness treatment for the river, and fair access for noncommercial boaters.” Ross continued, “This decision is not the end of the fight to protect one of America’s most treasured wild areas.”

Rock the Earth deeply appreciates the efforts of its legal team, Julia Olson of Wild Earth Advocates, and Matt Bishop of Western Environmental Law Center.

in other news Bob Dylan Detained by Police: Mistaken for Homeless Man

Summer festival collection