allman

The Wanee Journals 2011: From Earthtones to Electric Blues- A Colorful Sound Experience

Elizabeth Palmer's picture
Submitted by Elizabeth Palmer(5)
Member
Fri, 04/22/2011 - 7:04am

After much coordination and navigation, our group celebrated the successful creation of a small tent/popup, tapestry and solar light embellished village by partaking in a few ice cold libations before heading toward the music. As we walked in the dark down the windy dirt road in the direction of deep rooted bass and canopy swinging melodies, a myriad of bioluminescent extensions of the forest helped to light our way.

30DB: One Man Show

Tim Hurley's picture
Submitted by Tim Hurley(10)
Member
Thu, 04/29/2010 - 3:41am

After five years of writing and some one-off performances, Jeff Austin (Yonder Mountain String Band) and Brendan Bayliss (Umphrey's McGee) have finally released an album under their group moniker 30DB titled One Man Show.  And the wait was worth it.  With an excellent supporting cast in tow, these two jam veterans have created a unique project with a sound that falls somewhere between their respective groups....just as you hoped it would.

Their collaboration came about in 2005 as each was under duress from mutual relationship breakups.  What could have been an album consisting of dreary and depressing songs, is actually a wonderfully crafted collection of uplifting pop melodies, breezy ballads, and some gritty rock n' roll.  Make no mistake, this is not a fluff project and proves that out of the darkness can come light.

Though this group is spearheaded by Austin and Bayliss, it would not have come off as well as it did without the help of the high-profile contributors that anchor this brilliant work.  They are joined by Cody Dickinson from the North Mississippi All-Stars on drums, Nick Forster from Hot Rize on guitars, and Eric Thorin of Open Road on bass; all of whom bring exceptional skills and flavor to each tune on the album.

The group touches on a variety of styles, playing along the lines of Simon & Garfunkel ("Always Up"), Zeppelin-ish ballads ("Backfire"), and driving, raucous jams ("Grave") akin to the Allman Brothers Band.

Other highlights include the countrified blues tune "Susanah", which showcases Austin's fantastic mandolin flair, the very Umphreys-like "Get in Line", and the catchy rock shuffle "Liar".

Austin and Bayliss work in perfect company on this release.  Their vocal harmonies blend together marvelously, and the interplay of guitar and mandolin shine along with their well-accompanied rhythm section.

One might be quick to dub this collective a "supergroup" due to the quartet's individual accomplishments, and that might be fitting.  However, the band should not be written off as such seeing how One Man Show is a very original assemblage of songs; all of which are solidly produced.  They may all be better known for excelling musically in the live setting, but have definitely constructed one fine album.

Mountain Jam Lineup Announcement: June 4-6 Hunter, NY

mike's picture
Submitted by mike(256)
Contributor
Fri, 01/22/2010 - 2:27am

Radio Woodstock and guitarist Warren Haynes (Gov't Mule, The Allman Brothers Band, The Dead) are proud to announce that the Mountain Jam Music Festival (www.mountainjam.com) will return to Hunter, NY from Friday, June 4th-Sunday, June 6th, 2010.

GOV'T MULE will anchor the multi-band bill for the sixth year in a row with two headlining performances. Haynes' fellow Allman Brothers Band guitarist DEREK TRUCKS will introduce a new band featuring his wife, singer SUSAN TEDESCHI, to Mountain Jam. The new group will feature an original mixture of rock, soul, blues and roots songs by Trucks and Tedeschi, both of whom received 2010 Grammy Award nominations. Mountain Jam favorites MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD, hot off the success of their breakthrough song, 'Say Hey (I Love You),' will make an exclusive northeast summer festival appearance with their return to Mountain Jam for a 5th consecutive year.

Mountain Jam's initial lineup also includes many performers who are making their debut at the Festival, including current indie darlings THE AVETT BROTHERS, touring behind their major label debut, I and Love and You, Primus bassist LES CLAYPOOL, performing a late-night outdoor set on the Mountain, reggae architect TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS, Colorado jamgrass sensations YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND, Hassidic reggae star MATISYAHU, ALO, LETTUCE, JONATHAN TYLER & THE NORTHERN LIGHTS, ELMWOOD and THE LONDON SOULS.

Building on Mountain Jam's tradition of bringing legendary performers to the Mountain, this year's lineup will feature Traffic guitarist DAVE MASON. The author of such classics as 'Feelin Alright' and 'Sad and Deep As You,' Mason has shared the stage with Gov't Mule and the Allman Brothers Band in recent years. Haynes has also paid tribute to Mason by covering 'Sad and Deep As You' both with the Allman Brothers Band and during his solo sets. Additionally, DARK STAR ORCHESTRA will channel the magic of the Grateful Dead in their second Mountain Jam appearance.

Many more bands will be announced in the coming months, with 40 bands to appear on the 4 stages throughout the weekend. In addition to the two main outdoor showcase stages, live music will also be heard on the indoor Colonel's Hall Stage and an outdoor Acoustic Stage.

We are really honored to be able to present such an amazing array of some of the best live musicians in the world, said Mountain Jam Founder and Radio Woodstock President, Gary Chetkof. The music is and has always been the focus of Mountain Jam, and the artists on our bill will be bringing just the right energy and vibe to our mountaintop.  For 3 days people will come together to enjoy the immense beauty of the Mountain, reinvigorate their spirit, and share in the creation of new friendships and experiences.

Originally conceived as a celebration for Radio Woodstock's 25th anniversary, Mountain Jam has grown into an annual stop for some of the biggest names in live music. Since its 2005 inception, Mountain Jam has hosted the likes of The Allman Brothers Band, Phil Lesh and Friends, Bob Weir & RatDog, Richie Havens, Drive-By Truckers, Dr. Dog, Medeski Martin and Wood, Mike Gordon, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Jackie Greene, G. Love & Special Sauce, Ozomatli, Galactic, Xavier Rudd, Umphrey's McGee, Brett Dennen, Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings, and Robert Randolph & The Family Band, among many others.

The Hunter Mountain Lodge will provide fans with 24-hour access to both food and indoor bathrooms, while onsite camping and a smorgasbord of nearby hotels and lodges will ensure that all attendees have a wide variety of accommodations. Mountain Jam will once again offer expanded VIP options, and will bring back its highly acclaimed Tavern in the Woods featuring a private bar area and hammocks, as well as a shaded hospitality tent, and a variety of gourmet food and beverages.

Hunter Mountain is located within a short drive from anywhere in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut and is considered the unofficial kick-off to the northeast festival season. Fans unable to attend will be able to experience the music as well, thanks to the festival's interactive blog and innovative webcast.

A limited number of discounted, Early Bird Festival Tickets and VIP Tickets will go on sale this Monday, January 25th, at 10AM EST through www.mountainjam.com. The Early Bird 3-Day Festival Passes are $141.50 or $161.50 with camping. A limited number of Early Bird VIP Passes will be available for $404.50. Ticket pricing is tiered, so that prices will be raised after allotments are met. Tickets will also be made available at www.mule.net.

A very small number of RV tickets are available at $205, plus a camping festival ticket.  Single day tickets will be available at a later date - there will be no Friday Only single day tickets issued.

About Radio Woodstock:

Radio Woodstock is a global multi-media company that includes award-winning radio station, WDST, as well as internet radio stations, Radio Woodstock Live and Radio Woodstock 69 and Internet TV channel Woodstock TV. All are part of the online Woodstock social network community, WoodstockUniverse.com. Woodstock Universe recently launched its own digital download label that will feature live tracks and full sets recorded at Mountain Jam, in WDST/Radio Woodstock studios and at concerts at local Woodstock venues.

Listen online: wdst.com or WoodstockUniverse.com

About Warren Haynes:

Warren Haynes has been ranked by Rolling Stone magazine as the 23rd Greatest Guitarist of All Time and was most recently listed among the few top Guitar Gods. Haynes is a Grammy winner and seven time nominee for his work with Gov't Mule and The Allman Brothers Band. He's been called both an "American treasure" and a "legend in the making" by his peers.

Allman Brothers Band & Rock the Earth to Recycle Mobile Phones across US tour

mike's picture
Submitted by mike(256)
Contributor
Thu, 08/20/2009 - 12:07am

Environmental advocacy organization Rock the Earth,  announced today that they have partnered with the Allman Brothers Band and Widespread Panic in calling on all attendees of the bands co-headlining North American Tour, to bring their old, unwanted mobile phones (and chargers, adapters, etc) to the Rock the Earth booth at the Allman Brothers Band / Widespread Panic upcoming August - September US tour stops.

In partnership with Musictoday, Collective Good and Gibson, all attendees who bring a phone to the Rock the Earth booth for redemption will receive a 20% off a future Musictoday purchase, and be entered into a nightly drawing for an Instant Live CD of the band's performance; and the tour prize of a Gibson guitar; Plus gain entry into the national mobile phone recycling campaign Grand Prize of the "Party Like A Rock Star" experience - Winner plus 12 friends wins use of the Gibson Tour Bus for a one night concert excursion.

 

Allman Brothers Band guitarist Derek Trucks commented "We're very happy to align with Rock the Earth in this effort to keep mobile phones out of landfill, and just like everyone else, we too have been looking for the right place to recycle our old phones. In fact, I plan on bringing my five old phones to the Rock the Earth booth and I encourage everyone else to do the same".

 

Did you know that one (1) mobile phone has enough super toxic heavy metals to contaminate 40,000 gallons of drinking water?  Or, that one (1) billion new mobile phones were issued last year in the US alone, yet less than 1% ever get recycled?

 

For those people looking to recycle an old phone but who are unable to attend any of these shows, they can still do so by simply going to:  Rock the Earth Phone Recycling Center to utilize the online entry form and free shipping. All participants will receive the 20% off Musictoday discount and gain entry into the Grand Prize sweepstakes drawing,

 

So, what are you waiting for?  The more phones recycled - the less toxic chemicals threatening America's most precious natural resource - our drinking water supply!! And, the greater your chances of winning!

 

wpPlease visit www.RockTheEarth.org for more information or stop by our booth at the following Allman Brothers Band / Widespread Panic tour dates:

 

August

18 - Saratoga Performing Arts Center (Saratoga, NY) with Doobie Brothers
19 - PNC Arts Center (Holmdel, NJ) with Doobie Brothers
21 - Susquehanna Bank Center (Camden, NJ) with Widespread Panic
22 - CMAC - Performing Arts Center (Canandaigua, NY) with Widespread Panic
24 - Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion (Gilford, NH) with Widespread Panic
26 - Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (Bethel, NY) with Widespread Panic
27 - Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh, NY) with Widespread Panic
29 - Comcast Center (Mansfield, MA) with Widespread Panic
30 - Meadows Music Theatre (Hartford, CT) with Widespread Panic

September

1 - Charter One Pavilion (Chicago, IL) with Widespread Panic
2 - Charter One Pavilion (Chicago, IL) with Widespread Panic
5 - Red Rocks Amphitheatre (Morrison, CO) with Widespread Panic

October / November dates - to be determined

Keller Williams, Ratdog, and The Allman Brothers = Guitar Fest!

Philip Emma's picture
Submitted by Philip Emma(0)Thu, 12/27/2007 - 1:29pm

On August 18th, 2007 at the Tweeter Center in Camden, the sounds of powerful guitar combinations took center stage. Most people who love music equate the summertime with sitting on blanket on a lawn or dancing barefoot on the lawn of an amphitheater and enjoying the fruits of their favorite bands. This is what this show represented for a lot of people. These musicians have been staples to our scene for years, and for the most part, they haven't missed a beat.

Mountain Jamming w/ The Allman Brothers Band

ryan's picture
Submitted by ryan(0)Wed, 09/21/2005 - 4:53pm

The first thing I see as I enter the top of Red Rocks is the full moon just barely sitting on the Colorado horizon. It's got that dusky, orange glow and an uncanny resemblance of, well, dare I say, a Georgia peach. It sat center-stage and shined like a beacon getting brighter and brighter the higher it went.