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Sat Jan 17 2009
8:00 PM
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Railroad Earth
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Railroad Earth There’s a great scene in The Last Waltz – the documentary about ...
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Show Details: Railroad Earth There’s a great scene in The Last Waltz – the documentary about The Band’s final concert – where director Martin Scorsese is discussing music with drummer/singer/mandolin player Levon Helm. Helm says, “If it mixes with rhythm, and if it dances, then you’ve got a great combination of all those different kinds of music: country, bluegrass, blues music, show music…†To which Scorsese, the inquisitive interviewer, asks, “What’s it called, then?†“Rock & roll!†Clearly looking for a more specific answer, but realizing that he isn’t going to get one, Marty laughs. “Rock & roll…†Well, that’s the way it is sometimes: musicians play music, and don’t necessarily worry about where it gets filed. It’s the writers, record labels, managers, etc., who tend to fret about what “kind†of music it is. And like The Band, the members of Railroad Earth aren’t losing sleep about what “kind†of music they play – they just play it. When they started out in 2001, they were a bunch of guys interested in playing acoustic instruments together. As Railroad Earth violin/vocalist Tim Carbone recalls, “All of us had been playing in various projects for years, and many of us had played together in different projects. But this time, we found ourselves all available at the same time.†Acoustic guitar/lead vocalist Todd Sheaffer continues, “When we started, we only loosely had the idea of getting together and playing some music. It started that informally; just getting together and doing some picking and playing. Over a couple of month period, we started working on some original songs, as well as playing some covers that we thought would be fun to play.†Shortly thereafter, they took five songs from their budding repertoire into a studio and knocked out a demo in just two days. Their soon-to-be manager sent that demo to a few festivals, and – to the band’s surprise – they were booked at the prestigious Telluride Bluegrass Festival before they’d even played their first gig. This prompted them to quickly go in and record five more songs; the ten combined tracks of which made up their debut album, “The Black Bear Sessions.†That was the beginning of Railroad Earth’s journey: since then, they’ve released two more studio albums on the largely bluegrass imprint, Sugar Hill Records (2002’s “Bird In A House†and 2004’s “The Good Lifeâ€). They’ve also amassed a huge and loyal fanbase that follows them from show to show, taking advantage of the band’s liberal taping policy. But RRE bristle about being lumped into any one “scene.†Not out of animosity for any other artists: it’s just that they don’t find the labels very useful. As Carbone points out, “We use unique acoustic instrumentation, but we’re definitely not a bluegrass band – so that doesn’t fit. And I think the term ‘jam bands’ probably refers more to the fans than to the bands. I think these fans just like live music.†Railroad Earth certainly thrives in a live setting – Their last album, “Elko,†recorded live in the spring of 2005, is easy proof of that – and they can, in fact, jam. Improvisation is certainly one of the RRE’s big strengths. But what really sets them apart is the strength of their songwriting – it was the strength of those first five songs that got them on the bill at Telluride. And they’ve only gotten better since then. Indeed, Railroad Earth’s music is driven by the remarkable songs of front-man, Todd Sheaffer, and is delivered with seamless arrangements and superb musicianship courtesy of all six band members. As mandolin player John Skehan points out, “Our M.O. has always been that we can improvise all day long, but we only do it in service to the song. There are a lot of songs that, when we play them live, we adhere to the arrangement from the record. And other songs, in the nature and the spirit of the song, everyone knows we can kind of take flight on them.†Sheaffer continues: “The songs are our focus, our focal point, they give the improvisation a starting point. The jams sort of ‘comment’ on the songs, and give them color. Some songs lend themselves to improvisation. They ‘want’ to be approached that way - where we can explore and trade musical ideas and open them up to different territories. But sometimes it is what the song is about.†When the band does elect to “comment†on a song via an extended improvisation, they really cook – and have received the approval of no less than Grateful Dead bass player Phil Lesh, who knows a thing or two about jamming. In fact, Mr. Lesh even used the RRE members as the “Friends†in his Phil & Friends band, and learned to play some of RRE’s repertoire, blowing the group’s collective mind. So: they can jam with the best of them, but they’re not a jam band. They’re bluegrass influenced, but they use drums and amplifiers (somewhat taboo in the bluegrass world). What kind of music is it then? Mandolin/vocalist John Skehan offers this semi-descriptive term: “I always describe it as a string band, but an amplified string band with drums.†Tim Carbone takes a swing: “We’re a Country & Eastern band! †Todd Sheaffer offers “A souped-up string band? I don’t know. I’m not good at this.†Or, as a great drummer/singer/mandolin player with an appreciation for Americana once said: “Rock & roll!†Todd Sheaffer Lead vocals, acoustic guitars Tim Carbone Violin, vocals John Skehan Mandolin, vocals Andy Goessling Acoustic guitars, banjo, dobro, mandolin, flute, pennywhistle, saxophones and vocals Carey Harmon Drums, hand percussion, vocals Johnny Grubb Upright bass Back To The Calendar
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Tue Jan 20 2009
8:00 PM
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The Sword
Year Long Disaster
Ironweed
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The Sword THE SWORD is the soul of the warrior. Therefore, when the warrior is the subject, the...
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Show Details: The Sword THE SWORD is the soul of the warrior. Therefore, when the warrior is the subject, the sword inevitably comes with him. THE SWORD is a colossal, high-energy powerhouse. Utilizing a potent combination of intense songwriting chemistry, eye-opening creativity and talent and a distinctly unique vision, THE SWORD is, without question, one of heavy music’s most electrifying new bands. Conceived in Austin, TX in 2003, THE SWORD took the form of a cohesive quartet in early 2004 when guitarist / singer J.D. Cronise, guitarist Kyle Shutt, bassist Bryan Richie, and drummer Trivett Wingo joined forces. Inspired by such legendary names as SLEEP, SLAYER and THE MELVINS, the four-piece immediately began to construct the songs that would soon comprise their initial demo recording. ...THE SWORD has a double office to perform: to destroy anything that opposes the will of its user and to sacrifice all the impulses that arise from the instinct of self-preservation. THE SWORD’s live shows quickly became the hottest ticket in Austin, as their punishing, yet melodious compositions, mythical imagery and conscious effort to slowly immobilize audiences left music fans astonished while word about the band continued to flourish and grow. Less than a year after their formation, THE SWORD became known as "Austin's most dangerous band". Soon, an increased number of regional live dates had gained the band an army of followers. That, combined with a devastating performance at SXSW 2004, led to the band sharing the stage with respected noise heroes like JUCIFER, DON CABELLERO and MASTODON. In April, 2004, THE SWORD was invited to hit the road alongside fellow Austin music heroes ...AND YOU WILL KNOW US BY THE TRAIL OF DEAD. The month-long tour introduced their formidable live show to thousands of stunned new devotees along the east coast and Midwest U.S. ...very frequently THE SWORD may simply mean pure destruction, and then it is the symbol of force, sometimes devilish force. Following another much-talked about performance at SXSW 2005 and the awareness of the quartet’s talent at an all-time high, the band found a home in diverse NYC label Kemado Records. A number of new songs already in hand, songwriting for the band’s debut full-length immediately resumed. Set for release in February, 2006, "THE SWORD" is a mind-blowing, nine-song journey inside the mysterious, yet concrete world THE SWORD call their own. Recorded at Austin’s Folkvang Studios, the album was engineered by bassist Richie and produced by frontman J.D. Cronise, ensuring the complete capture of the hard-earned sound the band has worked so tirelessly to achieve. Mastered by Rick Essig at Master Cutting Room (THE NEW YORK DOLLS, CHIC COREA) and featuring atypical album art by ...AND YOU WILL KNOW US BY THE TRAIL OF DEAD main man Conrad Keely, the band’s self-titled debut is set to send shockwaves throughout the hard rock community at large. Exhilarating songs such as the powerfully monolithic "Celestial Crown", the heavy-handed "Freya", the graceful then rampaging "Iron Swan", "March of the Lor" with it’s gripping, towering build and the catchy, colossal closer "Ebethron" instantly convey what words can only try to describe: THE SWORD is not to be taken lightly. ...As something of divinity enters into the making of THE SWORD, its owner and wielder should also respond to the inspiration. His mind should be at one with the soul which animates the cold steel. Its edge is made of metal so hard that it holds a razor sharpness even after repeated use in battle. Here is the true warrior. Back To The Calendar
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Ironweed
Rock / Stoner Rock / Metal
Altamont, NY
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Sample Song: Vertigo
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Sat Jan 24 2009
7:00 PM
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G. Love
Glove
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G. Love and Special Sauce THURSDAY, JAN 24TH (7:00 PM) G. LOVE AND SPECIAL SAUCE(GET TICKETS)Th...
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Show Details: G. Love and Special Sauce THURSDAY, JAN 24TH (7:00 PM) G. LOVE AND SPECIAL SAUCE(GET TICKETS)The Wood BrothersTHIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT, THANK YOU
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Glove
Rock / Funk / Alt.Country
Coombs, BC, CA
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Sample Song: Just walk away
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Fri Jan 30 2009
8:00 PM
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Who's Bad
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Mon Feb 2 2009
10:00 PM
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Jon McLaughlin
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Jon McLaughlin
Age Limit: All ages
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Fri Feb 6 2009
8:00 PM
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U-Melt
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U-Melt
Rock / progressive / jam
Brooklyn, NY
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Sample Song: Air
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Sat Feb 7 2009
8:00 PM
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The Flow (NY)
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Sat Mar 7 2009
8:00 PM
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Enter the Haggis
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Enter The Haggis Enter the Haggis is a Canadian world celtic rock band based in Toronto, Canada...
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Show Details: Enter The Haggis Enter the Haggis is a Canadian world celtic rock band based in Toronto, Canada. Commonly called ETH, the band has been playing and recording since 1996. Their latest studio album, Soapbox Heroes, was produced in conjunction with Grammy award winning producer Neil Dorfsman. Their style mixes elements of celtic, bluegrass, blues, jazz, folk, ska, punk and prog-rock, as well as mainstream rock. The name is a reference to the diverse nature of the band's sound. Like Haggis (the food) the sound of ETH is a mixture of diverse and unusual elements, brought together to create something new. Back To The Calendar
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Sun Mar 8 2009
8:00 PM
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Justin Nozuka
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with Missy Higgins and Lenka
Age Limit: All ages
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Justin Nozuka
R&B/Soul / Singer/Songwriter /...
Toronto, ON, CA
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Sample Song: After Tonight
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Wed Mar 25 2009
8:00 PM
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Perpetual Groove
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Concert by Perpetual Groove
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