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Featured Stream #11 - The Allman Brothers Band - New York, NY - 06/27/72 Feb 03, 2009

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I read in the latest edition of Rolling Stone that the Allman Brothers will be going back on tour March 9th, kicking off the tour with a 10 show stand at the Beacon Theater. This tour will commemorate their 40th anniversary so in honor of that milestone here is a stream from their legendary set at the Fillmore East. The Allman Brothers Band - Fillmore East (New York, NY)

Podcast #42: 2009 Inauguration Compilation Jan 23, 2009

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I was inspired to do an inauguration theme for this show mostly due to the monumentally historic event that occurred earlier this week. However, I was also inspired in small part by another inauguration podcast I had just listened to from This American Life. As usual that episode was superbly done and a great one to get you started if you have never heard the show before. After listening to a few of them there is a very good chance you will get hooked on it like I have been for the last 6 months. For my inauguration show I’ve got some great politically themed live music in store for you. For those familiar with the Live Music Blog you might recognize the music from their podcast episode 62, which I helped put together. After a long and excellent run the Live Music Blog is currently on an indefinite hiatus so I wanted to repost the music from that show and this week seemed like a good opportunity for that. So please sit back and enjoy my 2009 Inauguration Compilation.

Song listing 1) People, People - Derek Trucks Band - 2008-07-11 2) No More - Pearl Jam - 2008-06-14 3) Get Up Stand Up @ - Michael Franti and Spearhead - 2006-07-21 4) A Change is Gonna Come # - Gavin DeGraw - 2004-04-18 5) Come Together $ - John Butler Trio - 2007-11-16 6) Gimme Shelter % - moe. - 2008-03-06 7) What’s Going On ^ - Railroad Earth - 2006-09-03 8) Revolution $ - String Cheese Incident - 2004-10-31 9) War @ - Dispatch - 2001-04-03 10) Keep On Rockin’ In the Free World + - Outformation - 2007-12-01 Notes: @ Bob Marley cover # Sam Cooke cover $ Beatles cover % Rolling Stones cover ^ Marvin Gaye cover + Neil Young cover For more live political compilation fun check out Episode #35 - Keep On Votin' in the Free World (Part 2)

Podcast #41: Blitzen Trapper - Birmingham, AL - 11/22/08 Jan 13, 2009

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This is the first show since the holidays so I hope you found some time to relax and enjoy time with friends and family during the break. I stayed pretty busy myself with a pair of family get-togethers over Christmas and recently returned from a trip to Dubai, which explains the delay in getting this episode out. Dubai was a pretty amazing place with incredible buildings around every corner, delicious cuisine, and even indoor snow skiing. What really amazed me was despite how far away it was just how similar city life was to the States and relatively easy it was to acclimate. Well other than the cost of everything that is. Not to say that it was all the same, one big difference that I found was the absolute power that their government has over businesses there. During my stay all live music was prohibited in public on multiple occasions by order of the Shaikh. So from a live music perspective it might not be the ideal place to go, but if you are planning on seeing a concert there my advice would be to have a backup plan. Moving on to the music portion for the episode. For this show I am featuring Blitzen Trapper from their November 22, 2008 performance in Birmingham, Alabama. A co-worker told me about this band a while back and I found this recording shortly after. They have a slightly Dylanesque sound in my opinon but, as Levar Burton might say, you don't have to take my word for it. Give them a listen and decide for yourself, I hope you enjoy.

Song listing 1) Sleepytime In The Western World 2) Furr 3) God & Suicide 4) Saturday Night 5) Black River Killer 6) Lady on the Water 7) Not Your Lover 8) Texaco 9) Badger's Black Brigade 10) Echo/Always On/EZ Con 11) Summer Town 12) Wild Mountain Nation

If you enjoyed this podcast click the following link to download the the show in lossless format Blitzen Trapper - Birmingham, AL - 11/22/08

Support the artists by buying music and watching them live! Furr Wild Mountain Nation Blitzen Trapper More... Purchase on Itunes Purchase on Itunes Purchase on Itunes More from Itunes... Check tour dates and band information for Blitzen Trapper.

Podcast #40: Ben Harper & the Relentless 7 - Asheville, NC - 12/13/08 Dec 18, 2008

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Earlier in the week I had planned to go with a different concert for this episode but it seems that Santa had an early present for me. Last year around this time I featured Warren Haynes’ 19th Annual X-Mas Jam and I decided to continue the tradition when I came across multiple concerts from the 20th X-Mas Jam. The lineups are always so good that I might have to make this a yearly tradition. The music for this show will feature a new band with a familiar lead singer. During the Beastie Boys recent “Get Out and Vote” tour, Ben Harper debuted a new lineup, Relentless 7. The beginnings of the band’s formation date back to 1998 at a concert Ben played in Austin. While on the way to the show, the guy driving Ben’s van asked to play a demo tape. Ben was so impressed that he got the band a record deal and continued to work with their guitarist on several projects, including one of the tracks on Both Sides of the Gun. The band was Wan Santo Condo and guitar player Jason Mozersky, is now playing lead for Relentless 7. This concert begins with a track called “Number With No Name,” which is from their debut album, White Lies For Dark Times, which will be out in May of next year. The limited tour stops they have made so far have been at smaller venues than typical for the Innocent Criminals. The reason for this can be attributed to the following quote from Ben Harper: “I wanted us to earn it, this is where it needs to be for it to be sincere”. I for one am hoping they stick with this philosophy on their album tour next Spring, just be sure to get your tickets early.

Song listing 1) Number No Name 2) Shimmer 3) Lay There & Hate Me 4) Better Way 5) Fly One Time 6) Keep It Together 7) Dressed in Black 8) Boots 9) Up to You Now 10) Good Times Bad Times w/ John Paul Jones

If you enjoyed this podcast click the following link to download the the show in lossless format Ben Harper & the Relentless 7 - Asheville, NC - 12/13/08

Also check out some of the other bands from Warren Haynes' 20th X-Mas Jam Derek Trucks Band 12/12/08 Del McCoury Band 12/12/08 Dumpstaphunk 12/12/08 Warren Haynes & John Paul Jones 12/12/08 Joan Osborne 12/12/08 Gov't Mule 12/12/08 Travis Tritt 12/12/08 Johnny Winter 12/13/08 Coheed & Cambria 12/13/08 Michael Franti & Jay Bowman 12/13/08 Steve Earle 12/13/2008 Christmas Jam Band 12/13/08 Support the artists in this podcast by buying CDs and watching them live! Live At Mars Live in Japan Live At Twist and Shout More from Amazon... Purchase on Itunes More from Itunes... Check tour dates and band information for Ben Harper and the Relentless 7.

Albums Pick #5: Rodrigo y Gabriela - Live in Japan Dec 16, 2008

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If you are still looking for a Christmas gift for the live music fan in your life I highly recommend picking up Rodrigo y Gabriela's new album "Live in Japan". The duo never cease to amaze me with the energy and rhythm that are on display during this performance. Although it is available digitally, for this one you should buy the plastic version so you get the bonus DVD. Live in Japan More from Amazon... Purchase on Itunes More from Itunes... More live Rodrigo y Gabriela can be found on Podcast #11: Rodrigo y Gabriela - Santa Cruz, CA - 04/27/07.

Podcast #39 - Back Door Slam - Kansas City, MO - 11/16/08 Dec 05, 2008

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Well it’s that time of year in Kansas City as I’m sure it is in many other areas where you are listening when the inevitability of winter starts sinking in. With the majority of my outdoor activities coming to an end for the next several months the thoughts of spending the majority of my time indoors has put a slight damper on my mood. So in light of this I thought it would be fitting to do a blues show for this episode. Also, it has been a while since I featured a recording from my hometown and this recent download I came across fit both of those criteria perfectly. Last month wrapped up the end of Gov’t Mule’s Kinder Revolution Fall Tour and supporting them on this tour was a great blues band called Back Door Slam. The trio comes all the way from the Isle of Man which is at the geographical centre of the British Isles. Despite that they seem to spend a lot of time touring the US because I saw them open for Rusted Root about a year before at the same venue. They really are a great opening act and I’d love to see what they can do with a full set sometime. This recording was captured by Nick Hatfield aka MOMule on November 16th, 2008 and is sure to get you fired up on even the coldest winter day. Follow the link below to listen to the concert in loss-less format.Back Door Slam - Kansas City, MO - 11/16/08Support the artists by buying music and watching them live! 1) Outside Woman Blues 2) Tear Down The Walls 3) Come Home 4) Back Door Slam 5) Country Girl 6) Coming Into Los Angeles 7) It's a Long Long Road 8) (Tell Me) What the Fuss is All About 9) What in the World Support the artists by buying music and watching them live! Roll Away I'll Get Mine More... Purchase on Itunes Purchase on Itunes More from Itunes... Check out Back Door Slam's Homepage for tour dates and more info about the band. Also check out the amazing Gov't Mule set that followed their performance. Gov't Mule - Kansas City, MO - 11/16/08...and last year's concert from the same venuePodcast #14: Gov't Mule - Kansas City, MO - 11/01/07

Featured Stream #10 - Guitar Greats: Vault Top 10 Dec 03, 2008

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I have been listening to more streaming concerts on Wolfgang's Vault now that the company I work for has for some reason unblocked this site. I'm not really sure why since it seems like it would be a giant bandwidth hog, but that isn't really my problem. Here is one that I found featuring a compilation of some of the greatest guitar players of all time.Guitar Greats: Vault Top 10

Podcast #38 - Missy Higgins - Hollywood, CA - 10/18/07 Nov 21, 2008

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For this episode I am featuring an Australian artist that was last seen touring the US with Ben Folds. If you guessed Missy Higgins then I guess you win although I didn’t really come up with any prizes. I got the chance to see their sold out stop in Kansas City last month and despite waiting in line during a cold and rainy night for about a half an hour, it turned out to be one of my favorite concerts this year. I can be fairly cheap so when I get to see 2 great bands in the same night it kind of feels like I got a little extra for my money. The job of the opening band can be quite difficult with many crowds and especially with one that is cold and wet. Typically half of the people show up in time for the opener and half of those are trying to talk to each other during the songs. An opener really has to do something special to excite a crowd in this kind of environment and for the audience in attendance at the Uptown Theater, Missy Higgins was absolutely captivating. Her expressive and slightly sassy style was a great complement to Ben Folds and perfect for a small theater like the Uptown. A good indicator of how well an opener is doing is the difference between the crowd noise during the songs and in between. Let’s just say that a lot of headliners would be jealous of the loud applause after and near silence during each song. Try as I might, I was not able to find a recording of that night’s performance. I did however find an excellent recording of a concert that was taped about a year before in Hollywood, California. Follow the link below to listen to the full concertMissy Higgins - Hollywood, CA - 10/18/07Support the artists by buying music and watching them live! 1) Peachy 2) This Is How It Goes 3) Forgive Me 4) Any Day Now 5) Where I Stood 6) Angela 7) Secret 8) Warm Whispers 9) The Special Two 10) Scar 11) Steer Support the artists by buying music and watching them live! On a Clear Night The Sound of White More... Purchase on Itunes Purchase on Itunes More from Itunes... Check out Missy Higgins' Homepage for tour dates and more info about the band. Also check out this recording that almost made it to the podcastMissy Higgins - Telluride, CO - 6/17/06

Featured Stream #9 - The Raconteurs: Acoustic 'Consolers' Nov 19, 2008

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NPR does it again...this time an exclusive live acoustic performance of songs from the Raconteurs album 'Consolers of the Lonely'.The Raconteurs: Acoustic 'Consolers' Set List:1) Old Enough 2) Top Yourself 3) These Stones Will Shout Support the artists by buying music and watching them live! Broken Boy Soldiers Consolers Of The Lonely More... Purchase on Itunes Purchase on Itunes More from Itunes... Check tour dates for The Raconteurs

Featured Stream #8 - Mark Ronson and the BBC Concert Orchestra - London - 10/24/07 Nov 17, 2008

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I came across this really amazing concert completely by accident while searching for recordings of the band the Zutons. Instead of the Zutons I found Mark Ronson and his band teamed up with the BBC Orchestra and numerous guests for a one time engagement on the BBC series Electric Proms. The result is a mix of familiar and not so familiar covers by a wide range of uber talented musicians. I recommend cranking it up on this one....Mark Ronson and BBC Concert Orchestra - London - 10/24/07 - Audio Mark Ronson and BBC Concert Orchestra - London - 10/24/07 - Video (partial) 1) Overture / Apply Some Pressure [Maximo Park] 2) Just [Radiohead] (with Alex Greenwald) 3) Cold Shoulder (with Adele) 4) Oh My God [Kaiser Chiefs] (with Ricky Wilson) 5) Sunny [Boney M] (with Candie Payne) 6) Back to Black [Amy Winehouse] (with Charlie Walker from Rumblestrips) 7) Our Lips Are Sealed [The Go Gos] (with Terry Hall) 8) Sail on Sailor [Beach Boys] (with Sean Lennon (Wurlitzer), Alex Greenwald, Daniel Merriweather, Stuart and Tawiah) 9) God Put A Smile Upon Your Face [Coldplay] 10) Valerie [Zutons] (with Kyle Falconer from The View) 11) Stop Me [Smiths]/ Hanging On (with Daniel Merriweather) 12) We Can Work It Out [Beatles] (with Daniel Merriweather, Tawiah and Sean Lennon)

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