It’s a curiosity that Railroad Earth named their latest album, Amen Corner. A lot of people relate that name to holes 11-13 in a full round of golf. It was first used in that context in 1958 by Herbert Warren Wind, a writer for Sports Illustrated, who was trying to give some color to Arnold… Continue reading Can I Hear An Amen?: Railroad Earth's New Album
“If you wish to forget anything on the spot, make a note that this thing is to be remembered.” –Edgar Allan Poe As Eddie Vedder quickly pointed out, there was something special in the air on this night in Camden, NJ. Most people equate Camden with their recent memories of crime and race riots.… Continue reading Pearl Jam: An Act of Common Sense and Greatness
When I walked into the Fox Theatre last Tuesday night through the crowd of longhaired, indignant teenagers, would-be revolutionaries and otherwise strongly opinionated young people, the building fairly stank of angst and attitude. The cause: Rose Hill Drive was celebrating the release of their second studio album, “Moon is the New Earth,” and it attracted… Continue reading Rose Hill Drive Hosts CD Release Party at the Fox Theater
On July 22, 1997, Phish performed the second show of their U.S. summer tour at Walnut Creek Amphitheatre in Raleigh, NC through a torrent of rain, thunder and lightning. Rather than cancel the gig, the band played on with the music mirroring the peaks in the storm’s intensity. Phish’s own JEMP Records is excited to offer the complete Walnut… Continue reading New From JEMP Records – 7/22/97 Walnut Creek, Raleigh, NC
The City of Bridgeport and Gathering of the Vibes have finalized an agreement to hold the annual music, camping and arts festival at Seaside Park for the next five years, through summer 2012. This year’s 13th annual event, scheduled for July 31–Aug. 3, 2008, features New Orleans legends The Neville Brothers, southern rockers The Black… Continue reading Bridgeport & Gathering of the Vibes Extend Contract till 2012
Grateful Web’s Aaron Dietrich was in attendance at Friday night’s Ratdog/Gov’t Mule show in Eugene, Oregon. Here are some pictures from the show. Aaron also was at Saturday night’s Seattle show, so check back soon for those pictures. Once again, we cannot thank Dennis McNally enough for his wonderful hospitality. Enjoy, The Grateful Web
Thanks to all of you who were able to come out and see DSO this spring on our winding road to Manchester, TN. Along the way we were honored to welcome two very special guests as Rob Eaton Jr. joined DSO for “Easy Wind” on the first night and Phish’s Mike Gordon sat in for a few… Continue reading Dark Star Orchestra Fall Tour Dates Announced!
