Looks like you’ll want to book a trip to London between September 15-26 as according to Uncut, Jimi Hendrix’s central London flat will be open to the public as part of the Hendrix in Britain exhibition honoring the 40th anniversary of his death. The exhibition which is located in the same building runs through November 7 but the flat will only be open during the dates listed above.
Archive | 2010
New Music: The Gaslight Anthem – American Slang
27 AugI know the album came out at the beginning of summer but The Gaslight Anthem’s American Slang is one that any fan of rock and roll should have. The Jersey rockers come out blazing on their third LP and definitely bring a more solid, crisp production throughout. The title track gets the blood flowing followed by “Stay Lucky” and “Bring It On” which are two songs that grab a hold of you. “The Diamond Church Street Choir” brings soul to the album while “The Spirit of Jazz” has anthem written all over it.
Best known for their hit “The ‘59 Sound” the guys must have had added motivation in recording this record having already had the opportunity to perform with their idol Bruce Springsteen in the summer of 2009. With The Boss in their corner, I only wonder what lies ahead for The Gaslight Anthem.
Thanks Paste Magazine: The Roots’ 10 Best Moments on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
26 AugIt’s definitely a big Roots music week for me after getting the chance to walk them down the red carpet at Miss Universe on Monday and now I must give mad props to Paste Magazine for putting together an outstanding piece, “The Roots’ 10 Best Moments on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.” Heck The Roots are the reason why I started watching the show and now I’m also a fan of Jimmy Fallon. Do yourself a favor and click here to read the item and check out the videos.
Also if you can find it, DJ Heat had put together a mix CD titled Late Night with The Roots which took some of the best performances to date from the show. A must have which includes performances by The Roots with the Beastie Boys, Mos Def, Ludacris, Wale, Black Star, Public Enemy, 50 Cent and more.
And don’t forget to pick up The Roots’ new album How I Got Over and on September 21 John Legend & The Roots drop Wake Up!
New Music: The Swiss
26 AugI don’t know if it’s just me but there seems to be a TON on great music coming from Australia these days. The latest on my constant rotation of Aussie beats is The Swiss, a self-described boutique disco group. The Swiss released an EP titled Bubble Bath earlier this year and it is just killer. Bringing the noise with synthesized strings, laser infused beats and solid, crisp drums, The Swiss are on the verge of stardom in the states. If you’re a fan of fellow Australian act Empire of the Sun, be sure to give a listen to these guys. Click here to check out some tracks on their MySpace page.
Phish Fall Tour 2010 – Still Hope For Vegas?
25 AugPhish just announced their Fall 2010 tour and no Vegas dates announced amid rumors of back-to-back nights hitting Sin City. There is still a tiny bit of hope as October 13-14 dates on their schedule are open and it would be a short trip from the Boulder but……..
Here’s a link to the tour schedule from their website.
New Music: Levi’s Pioneer Sessions
25 AugThroughout the summer Levi’s has been rolling out a “Pioneer Sessions” campaign and releasing classic tracks recorded by some of today’s most well regarded and hottest artists. A few of the tracks that really standout to me are: Raphael Saadiq’s cover of The Spinners’ “It’s A Shame,” Passion Pit’s cover of the Smashing Pumpkin’s “Tonight, Tonight,” and John Legend & The Roots’ rendition of Ernie Hines’ “Our Generation.”
Check out www.levispioneersessions.com to download the whole series which also includes tracks by Ryan Bingham, The Dirty Projectors, The Swell Season, She & Him, Nas, Colbie Caillat, The Shins, Jason Mraz, The Kills and Bomba Estereo.
New Music: Matt Costa – Mobile Chateau
24 AugI’m a huge Matt Costa fan and courtesy of Rolling Stone, follow this link to hear him perform four songs off his new album Mobile Chateau which is due out September 21.
For more info on Matt Costa visit www.MattCosta.com.
Brett Dennen – Blessed
24 AugI had the chance to see Brett Dennen open for the Dave Matthews Band twice last week and it reminded me of what an amazing and underrated musician he is. I’ve been a fan of his for years and to this day his song “Blessed” is one of my favorites. Take a listen and be in a happy mood with a smile on your face.
Revisited: Dave Matthews Band August 20 & August 21 Concerts
24 Aug
In the last week I for one have definitely gotten my Dave Matthews Band fix in. With DMB announcing they will be taking 2011 off I knew I had to catch them at least once in 2010 but I was fortunate enough to see three shows in the past week. Following up the Mile High Music Festival performance I traveled to California to catch the August 20 show in Chula Vista and August 21 show in Irvine.
Thanks to my buddy we had pit tickets for Chula Vista and the experience is definitely up there in my top concerts ever after being only feet away from the band (see the photos above). The set list for the show was a perfect balance of songs spanning the career of DMB. “Big Eyed Fish” as the opener was a nice, unexpected choice and rolled right into “Bartender” which really got the crowd into a groove. From the get go the boys were ready to rock with smiles beaming throughout the entire show and I must say that Carter’s was as wide as the Grand Canyon. They were definitely having genuine fun on stage and ripping through the tracks as if they had something to prove. “#41” as always was just magical and “Cornbread” brought out the funk but the highlight of the show was definitely “Two Step;” they jammed and Carter’s drum solo can be described in one word, WOW. I highly suggest DMB fans visit antsmarching.org to grab the show.
In Irvine the crowd was definitely more festive and upbeat. Getting it started with “Minarets” was a nice surprise and I was really stoked to hear “Write A Song” for the second night it a row as it has quickly become one of my new favorite DMB songs. On the Big Whiskey bonus CD, I know it’s a long show but I hope this is the next single released because it’s a great little ballad with some sweet violin and guitar chords from Boyd and Dave. This show also featured a relatively new song titled “Black Jack” which could easily become a staple on the rest of the 2010 tour. If the fellas decide to put together a new album during the 2011 hiatus I’d expect to see this song on it. Knowing that this would be my last DMB show for a while it was fitting that I had the chance to hear “Ants Marching” live one more time followed by an encore of “rye Whiskey” and “Jimi Thing,” a great ending.
Seeing the guys really jam and having more fun than I have seen before at any concerts it’s going to be sad that they are taking a year off but one can only hope they come back with the same energy and cohesiveness that is being displayed on the 2010 summer tour.
Dave Matthews Band – 8 21 10 – Irvine, CA
21 AugGreat show, energy through the roof.
Minarets
Shake Me Like A Monkey
Proudest Monkey
Satellite
Funny The Way It Is
Lying In The Hands Of God
Write A Song
You Might Die Trying
Don’t Drink The Water
Sister
Dancing Nancies
Alligator Pie
Can’t Stop
Grey Street
Black Jack
You & Me
Ants Marching
Encore:
Rye Whiskey
Jimi Thing
Do You Hear The Music? 