Beastie Boys & The Roots

Beyonce Fierce

Okay, so I'm not the biggest Beyonce fan, and am quite frankly sick of seeing her everywhere, but her latest album, "I Am...Sasha Fierce" is pretty darn good. The girl's got moves.

Cashed Fools Tonight

An old friend of mine, Dan, a member of the renowned Africano family, will be playing at Arlene's Grocery in NYC tonight at 10pm. Be sure to check them out if you can swing it.

About Cashed Fools (myspace description):
Cashed Fools Is an explosive mix of supernatural sound beams that delight the ears and quake the brains of all who fall under the positive wavelength vibrations of which it travels. A phenomenon only to be described as Bluesadelic Funkacide. Mixing rock, reggae, blues, funk, punk rock, heavy metal, psychedelia and everything in between. Cashed Fools are sure to bring the energy of life, music and soul to a new level. Featuring: Steve B.-Guitar/vocals, Neal "Fro" Evans-Drums, Dan Africano- Bass/vocals.

Phish is Back!

I'm getting chills of excitement and the memories are flooding through me. Although nowadays I'm no longer surrounded by Phish-Heads, there are still a few who are willing to take the journey and the 3rd opportunity to see Phish--and this time Trey is sober; the band musically ethereal and psychedelically wonderful all the same.  The Hampton's shows were a hit and a preview of what's to come.  





I will be fortunate to enjoy the following shows with different friends around the country:

June 5th, Jones Beach, NY

June 20th and 21st, Alpine Valley, WI

August 15th, Merriweather, MD

See you there; twirling and enjoying goo-balls!

*Photo courtesy of Matt Epstein

New Regina Spektor

Album "Far" out June 23rd!

The Noisettes Do The Killers

Giant Panda

I've seen more Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad shows than I can count, and it's a guaranteed good time. Not only is my roommate their publicist, but these guys can do reggae right. They've played numerous shows in NYC since they are based in Ithaca, and have been constantly touring for the last several years. Their stamina is great and they keep on truckin'.

Last night they opened for UB40 (remember them?) at Nokia Theater, and if you missed the show like I did, you can check them out at the BB King Blues Club on May 21st. Do not miss this show! You will be grooving your psychedelic soul out!

You can also catch them at this years Rothbury festival in Michigan (after playing at previous Bonnaroo and Mountain Jams). The line-up is sick!

Happy Birthday, Pete Seeger

The Clearwater Concert:
Creating the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders
A benefit concert in celebration of Pete Seeger's 90th Birthday
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009, 5:00 p.m. 
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

Although Matt and I decided to show up only for the second set, we stole great seats and enjoyed a truly special night of performers. Bruce Springsteen--you don't need me to tell you he's a legend, and there's no question. He mentioned sitting beside Seeger and Obama on inauguration day, stating, "He was so happy on that day. It was like, Pete, you outlasted the bastards!" He sent shivers down my spine, and played "The Ghost of Tom Joad" with none other than Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine. Arlo Guthrie played with several people, including Keller WIlliams and Warren Haynes. Guthrie's voice is fantastic! Robert McGuinn played The Byrds hit, "Turn, Turn, Turn!" with Tyler Ramsey & Ben Bridwell from Band of Horses. Ben Harper only stayed for one song but played with his mother and aunt! Dave Matthews played solo, and entertained the audience with the most beautiful version of "Rye Whiskey." We missed Ani DiFranco, Bela Fleck, and John Mellencamp, though I've seen the latter two before.

Pete Seeger entertained us with a few closing songs ("Amazing Grace," "This Land is your Land") and everyone joined him on the stage--what a sight! Legend standing next to Legend, Seeger enjoyed his favorite, most powerful means of change: singing together and changing the world through music. It was emotional and exhilarating singing along with a filled Madison Square Garden audience, most of whom were alive during the many wars and civil rights movements that have shaped our freedoms today. Pete Seeger's contributions to folk music and activism are incredible and outstanding for just one lifetime, and I can only hope to emulate even some. The concert proceeds went to his charity, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater.