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Source: Npr.org This wire report about a new, star-studded Herbie Hancock record is leaving us a little bit agog: "The Imagine Project" aims to unite "a myriad of cultures through song and positive creative expression," according to a statement. Collaborators include pop singer Pink, guitarist Jeff Beck, sitarist Anoushka Shankar, Irish folk group the Chieftains and Colombian rocker Juanes. The self-financed album will be released on June 22 through the pianist's own Hancock Records label, and will be promoted with what a spokeswoman called an "extensive" world tour. Dates are already set for New York's Carnegie Hall on June 24 and the Hollywood Bowl on September 1. Hancock racked up some serious frequent-flier mileage in an attempt to record each song in the home country of his collaborator. Oscar-winning documentarian Alex Gibney ("Taxi To The Dark Side") came along for the ride, shooting footage for potential online and feature exhibit...

Signal Path Live at Trilogy on March 19, 2005. Phil Lesh and Friends Live at West Virginia University on April 21, 2001.

Hydra Live at Madison Theater on April 19, 2005. Particle w/ Mickey Hart.

Source: Jambands.com Soulive has confirmed the first round of special guests for its two-week funk ‘n bowl run at Brooklyn, NY’s Brooklyn Bowl. Bowlive will take place from March 2-6 and March 9-13. The group has also confirmed that the members of Soulive will breakout their suits for the run and confirm additional guests the morning of each show on Facebook and Twitter. Instant Soulive recordings of each night will be available, along with Eric Krasno’s solo CD Reminisce. The group’s confirmed guests include: March 2—Vernon Reid (Living Colour) March 3—Raul Midon March 4—Christian Scott, Ryan Zoidis (Shady Horns) and Sam Kininger (ShadyHorns) March 5 Sam Kininger (Shady Horns) and Tash Neal (London Souls) March 6—TBA March 9—TBA March 10—Oteil Burbridge and Kofi Burbridge March 11—TBA March 12—Marco Benevento March 13—DJ Logic

Source: Jambands.com Trey Anastasio and Classic TAB performed at Nashville, TN’s famed Ryman Auditorium last night. Like each of his shows since February 16, Anastasio ended his first set with a few acoustic songs. After playing solo versions of “Backwards Down the Number Line” and “Wilson,” Anastasio brought out legend Del McCoury to play two bluegrass songs Phish has covered in the past: “Blue and Lonesome” and “Beauty of my Dreams.” The members of both Trey Anastasio Band and Del McCoury Band then emerged for a set-closing take on “Rocky Mountain Shuffle.” Anastasio’s tour continues tonight at Charlotte, NC’s The Fillmore.

Pulling a beer from the cooler, I swung into the parking lot of the Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte, NC and found the lot scene a bit sparse. It seemed to consist almost entirely of a small group of huddled around a table supporting a few glass pieces and a grill. Pulling forward, though, I realized that these were no ordinary lot kids, but fellow Roanokers who had made the three-hour trek from Virginia earlier in the day. We were waved along and found a spot across from our fellow statesmen (whom we had incidentally planned to meet at the venue anyway) and, after cracking brews and exchanging greetings, my girlfriend Lacey and I walked around to the front of the building to retrieve our tickets from the “Will Call” table. Every breath resembled smoke as we hoofed around the corner and I noticed an obvious buzz of excitement about the front of the building and even more going on inside. I was excited too, as I had not seen Umphrey’s since November at the 9:30 Club; the first of the...

KXJZ Acid Jazz: November 28, 2008. I really enjoy a lot of these mixes as well as the program itself.

After a self-imposed hiatus, which lasted much longer than I intended, I am pleased to return with more live music from the DeadStash. Going forward, I hope to continue this on a monthly basis. And, hopefully, offer-up some great music, moments, and history.....courtesy of the Grateful Dead. I will try and stick to some sort of theme within each post, and I am always looking for suggestions. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * On March 2 and 3 I'll be in Chicago, seeing Furthur at the Auditorium Theater. From the shows that I've listened to, Phil and Bobby sound as energized and alive as I have heard in many years. The band is tight and has really opened up the songbook of the Dead. In anticipation of, what I hope to be, a few days of wonderful live music; I can't help but occasionally daydream about what the band may see fit to play. It is with that in mind that I offer up this version of my ...

Tony Trischka Live at Old Town School of Folk Music on December 12, 1992.

J-man: I talked to you after a show last July I believe it was, in Ann Arbor, MI. We talked about your van with all of your equipment being stolen. We talked about your purchase of an RV and it breaking down. We also talked about how you barely made it to that show in Ann Arbor, due to a break down. Here it is eight months later and we find you in a similar position. Having cancelled several tour dates, due to more car trouble. What’s going on with all of this? How does it effect you? Zach: (Laughs) You know at this point, it’s like I’m so used to it. I’ve never had to cancel a show because of my car breaking down until this week, which was really a bummer. You know, to let down that many people really sucks. But I’ve almost gotten used to it because I’ve had so much car trouble. In this truck that I have now, I’ve replaced the engine, the transmission and pretty much everything else that’s in the engine body. You know? So I’m use to it. So basically, I think when most people break d...

I knew from the moment I saw the Umphrey's South East Tour Dates for Winter of 2010 that I would be attending at least 3 shows and sure enough we made it happen. Last time I saw Umphrey's McGee was at Summer Camp this past Summer of 2009 and those shows left me drooling and wanting more. To say the least Myself & my three UM buddies were more than excited to be able to catch one of our favorite bands in our favorite South Eastern cities; Asheville, NC being the first stop on our mini-tour. The show was at The Orange Peel; a venue located in the heart of downtown Asheville and somewhat of a second home to me. Umphrey's always makes their rounds at The Orange Peel and everyone is always more than stoked to see them come back around, this show was no different. The energy was very high and anticipation is always a son of a bitch, but after enjoying some good brews and good talks showtime was very near. The show started right around 9:15 with no opener; which is always an a...

My previous 2 trips to the Double Door in Wicker Park have been incredible. The Omega Moos and 56 Hope Road both killed and set the stage for many future engagements at the venue. This time around the band was Papadosio, a recent revelation for myself but a band that's been on the rise in the Midwest for a minute now. They are known for bringing an intense brand of electro jams and threw down the fucking Heat on this Thursday night. I got to the Double Door with enough time to grab a Goose Island before the opening band, Fifth World hit the stage. This is a local Chicago band with solid roots in jam & funk, but with an annoying penchant for rapping. Their frontman, "Sensei of Soul", really doesn't fit in with the vibe of the music. The keys man (Asif Wilson) and guitar slayer (Greg Firak) are pretty talented musicians and played some stellar instrumental jams. But when the rapping was introduced, the entire feel of the music changed. It was choppy, cacophonous and...

Garage A Trois Live at 8x10 on December 21, 2009. Stanton Moore, Skerik, Marco Benevento, Mike Dillon.

Today was an exciting day for the site, as I purchased the domain name musicmarauders.com . Additionally I have spiced up the page a little bit with a new layout and a few changes here and there. To stream all of the most recent/highly rated live shows, take advantage of the Archive.org widget located on the right hand side of the page. We have several reviews on the way, and a bunch of great interviews lined up. Also, spring will mark the return of "Zimmer's Picks: Deadstash", (one of my favorite parts of the site), as well as a couple of new contributors and some new weekly staples. I sincerely hope that you enjoy the site and encourage you to get involved, be it through comments or submissions. The J-man Post Script: I just stumbled upon this... Hydra Live at on April 12, 2005. Hydra is; Particle w/ Mickey Hart.

Going into the evening, I was expecting good things. It's always a plesure to see the Breakfast; as I have always considered them one of the hidden gems of the jamband scene. The snow fell on Syracuse making for an interesting ride to and from the venue. But there is something about seeing a show on a snowy night that I love. The show was heald at the emerging venue; "The Westcott", which has played host to some of the best bands on the scene. Walking into the venue I could see that the crowd would be small, which is typical for a Breakfast show in this region. After verification from the guestlist; I noticed Tim Palmieri spacing out in the lobby. I approached and thanked him for his hospitality. After a short discussion I walked into the main theatre, only to be throughly annoyed by the opening band. Their horrible riffs and constant repition made me crave The Breakfast. At around 11:30pm The Breakfast took the stage. From the start you could tell that it was going to b...

Garaj Mahal Live at Blind Melon's on April 10, 2005. This is the sickness. As a music critic... I can say with great confidence: This is one of the best bands on our scene; as well as one of the best kept secrets.

JIM WEIDER'S ProJECT PERCoLAToR Live at The Center For Arts on January 22, 2010.

*THIS MAY BE THE BEST LINE-UP THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN* The Freedom Band joins the Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer Trio at the Wolf Trap! The stage is going to be packed with virtuosos on June 22—a lineup this brilliant and eclectic doesn't come along often. Don't miss it. The Freedom Band: Chick Corea, piano Roy Haynes, drums Kenny Garrett, saxophone Christian McBride, bass Featuring: Bela Fleck, banjo Zakir Hussain, percussion Edgar Meyer, bass Tickets. chickcorea.com

Shakti, Zakir Hussain, John McLaighlin.

J-man: Thanks for taking the time to do this. J-man: In my opinion you’re playing with some of the top artists on the scene. At what point did you realize that your projects would come together in the fashion that they have? Will: Let’s see, I started going down to Jazz Fest in New Orleans about… I think eight years ago. That’s where I first started plating with Robert Walter and Stanton Moore and that became a long term relationship. I guess, I mean; there has been a lot of stuff before that, including the Charlie Hunter project. J-man: So the point when you started playing with Robert Walter and Stanton Moore is when you realized that your project would come together in that regard? Will: Yeah, I guess that’s a hard question… I mean that was the first thing that came to mind for what I am doing right now. Just going down to Jazz Fest and sitting in with people and playing with people led to a whole new group of associations. J-man: How much does it validate you as a musician to...