I went to NYC on November 10, 2007 to see Phil Lesh and Friends at the Nokia Theater in Times Square – in and of itself quite an event. I had taken a train from Philadelphia late, on a whim and with just my black zip up hoodie on my back. When I got to… Continue reading Net of Being – Alex Grey Exhibit in NYC
This Halloween the Chicago-based sextet Umphrey’s McGee brought their progressive jam-rock to the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, and in turn paid homage to some of the greatest horror movies of all time. Not only did they feed the Colorado faithful two monstrous sets, but also synched their music with classic horror cinema. The show was… Continue reading Umphrey's McGee Terrorizes the Fillmore!
Following sold-out screenings at the San Francisco Jug Band Festival, the Woodstock Film Festival and the Hartford International Film Festival, jug band documentary ‘Chasin’ Gus’ Ghost’ will screen in Bloomington, IN on December 1st at the Monroe County Public Library Auditorium. The film features music legends such as Bob Weir (Grateful Dead), John Sebastian (Lovin’ Spoonful),… Continue reading Folk music doc 'Chasin' Gus' Ghost' to screen in Indiana Dec. 1
Today, the sixth annual Langerado Music Festival announces its initial artist lineup. The 2008 event takes place March 6–9, and will host R.E.M., Beastie Boys, Phil Lesh & Friends, 311, Matisyahu, Ani DiFranco, Ben Folds, The Roots, Thievery Corporation, Les Claypool, G. Love & Special Sauce, Built to Spill, The Disco Biscuits, Umphrey’sMcGee, Ghostland Observatory, The… Continue reading Langerado Music Festival Announces 2008 Lineup
The Grateful Web and the WOW Hall teamed up to provide a live video webcast of Hot Buttered Rum’s Nov. 15th 2007 show, in Eugene Oregon. During the show there was a link to the LIVE webcast. We have replaced that URL with a link to the archived video. You will need Windows Media Player (and at least version… Continue reading Hot Buttered Rum (11/15/07, Eugene OR) – Archived Webcast!
One would think that a band that is so well-known for their live performances would have released multiple concert discs by now. With the exception of a few “indie” releases years ago, prog-rock kings Umphrey’s McGee waited until this month to birth their first commercially available, official live album entitled Live at the Murat. Many of the… Continue reading Umphrey's McGee | Live at the Murat | Review
