Saturday, November 28, 2009

"The Band" bootleg from the '71 rehearsals for the "Rock of Ages" shows in NY.


Thanks go out to Dr. Katz & Butch Dener (who sat front row balcony for @ least one of the Rock of Ages shows & was a former The Band (reunited) road mgr) for this cool link.

"Sonic Storm" an informative Hudson Valley (NY) music-related blog by John Barry.


"Festival Express" website features cool crossword puzzle for fans to attempt.


The website that honors the movie about the 1970 musical train tour Festival Express featuring The Band, Janis Joplin, The Grateful Dead & many other great artists, includes a cool crossword for music fans to try than hand @ completing. Give it a whirl!

Levon Helm to join Elvis Costello on his televised music talk show "Spectacle" according to the latest "Rolling Stone" magazine issue.




Stay tuned to the Sundance Channel. Allen Toussaint is to join Nick Lowe on the same series.

"The Last Waltz Ensemble" to host its "6th Thanksgiving Celebration" tonight!


Friday, November 27, 2009

Jim Weider upcoming live dates.


NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS
Vintage Guitar mag did a featured article on Jim Weider and Project Percolator's Pulse cd recording , this month" Its all in the groove" by John Heidt jan 2010 issue
What's New
Jim Weider Master of the Telecaster - 11/26/2009
Jim is interviewed talks about gear and making of Pulse
http://modernguitarist.guitarinternational.com/wpmu/2009/11/
12/weider/
Jim Weider Interview on PULSE cd - 11/26/2009
http://www.jambands.com/features/2009/11/16/taking-
percolator-s-pulse-with-jim-weider/
PULSE review at Honesttune.com - 11/26/2009
'PULSE redefines the joy and discovery of taped improvisational theater, and thrusts Jim Weider into the spotlight alongside his daredevil backup unit Project Percolator... It's one wild ride.'
Three Days Later with Jim Weider - 11/26/2009
Jim talks on the recording of Pulse
http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Dec/Three_D
ays_Later_with _Jim_Weider.aspx
Jim Weider's in Levon Helm's Midnight Ramble - Official book release!
JIM WEIDER DUO with JASON CROSBY
Stockton Inn
Date: November 27, 2009
Time: 8:00pm
1 Main St,
Stockton, New Jersey
08559
featuring Jim Weider -Guitar, with Jason Crosby keyboards (keyboardist from Robert Randolph band) and violin Tickets call tel# 609-397-1250 info@stocktoninn.com
Tom Pacheco with Jim Weider
Towne Crier Cafe
Date: December 4, 2009
Time: 9:00pm
62 route 22
pawling NY 12564
an acoustic evening with Jim Weider playing guest guitar with Tom Pacheco tickets :845-855-1300
JIM WEIDER ROCK-a-BILLY GUITAR CLINIC
Crossroads Music Shop
Date: December 11, 2009
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Crossroads Music Shop,
1722 Rt. 70 west,
Cherry Hill, Nj. 08003
Jim Weider's Master class/workshop "Rock-a-Billy Guitar"
Tickets call :856-874-9400
www.CrossroadsMusicShop.com
Check out the new "PULSE" CD at
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jim-Weider/116015764257
http://www.jimweider.com/merchandise.asp
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Thursday, November 26, 2009

Hubert Sumlin's b'day bash @ NYC's "B. B. King's."








Thanks to Butch Dener (& his wife Barrie) for the set list & cool pics. The set list review in Butch's words:

Tipitina's - just Weider, Tony Garnier, George Recelle & BRIAN MITCHELL on vocals KILLAH !

then David Jo Handsome came out with Hubert & it was off to the races,,,

Shake for Me

Built for Comfort - WOWOWOW ! Weider & Hubert scorching,,

Spoonful - amazing vocals, drums, drums, drums,, Weider & Hubert

Hidden Charms

Little Red Rooster w/ David Jo prowlin & howlin - his harp was soooo soulful,EVIL !!!!! WEIDER & Hubert with Tony bassing the hell out of it !

David Jo was a'wailin'Who's that Talking

I AIn't Superstitious - KILLER !!!! AMAZING !!!

SMOKESTACK LIGHTNIN' !!!!!!!!

Three Hundred Pounds - stopped traffic !!!!

Tail Dragger

Sittin on top of the World - Hubert's vocal - awesome -

Crawling King Snake

GOing Down Slow

WANG DANG DOODLEKillin'

FloorBackdoor Manjust amazing !!!

bd

What are Levon Helm's five favorite songs?


Bruce Katz & Jay Collins joins an all-star cast @ Michael J. Fox Foundation's Waldorf benfit concert.



Jay Collins (lower pic) of the Levon Helm Band, The Allman Bros., The Organiks & Chris Bergson Band & Bruce Katz (upper pic) of The Organiks, Alexis P. Suter Band & Chris Bergson Band joined many artists November 21, 2009 for Michael J. Fox's autism benefit concert.

Click on the link below for a great youtube.com video:

New Bob Dylan interview.


New interview w/ the troubadour in support of his Christmas album.

Celebrate Thanksgiving w/ the unedited The Last Waltz download from Wolfgang's Vault.


Thirty-three years ago today the legendary concert was held in San Fran's Winterland. Click on the link below to download the unedited entire concert from the site that honors famous promotor Bill Graham.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Great Richard Manuel & Rick Danko slide show tribute.



A wonderful slide show tribute to the two amazing musicians by The Band Guestbook participant Brien Sz. The tenth anniversary of Rick Danko's passing is soon approaching.

Bob Dylan's "Must Be Santa" video.


Jim Weider interview on jambands.com.


Richard Manuel documentary fundraiser!


Tuesday, December 1st from 6:30-9:30pmSplice Restaurant in Peterborough, Ontario
Dinner - Screenings - Concert
We are encouraging everyone to come out for food and drinks at 6:30pm. I’ll be there to answer any questions regarding the film. The show begins at 8pm. We are screening the newly assembled Tears of Rage film pilot as well as the debut of a new music video by our good friends, Tarantuela. Tarantuela is also celebrating the release of their new album ‘Leave Us Strong’ which is a send of, or tribute to the influences of Richard Manuel and Bob Dylan and The Band. They will also be playing a set after the screening!It would be such a treat if you all could make it.Take care!

-Jeremy Kelly and Jason Jeffrey

More "Prof. Louie & The Crowmatix" live dates.


PROFESSOR LOUIE &THE CROWMATIX

wish everybody a very "HAPPY THANKSGIVING"

DON'T FORGET -BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE QUEENS GALLEY

SAT. NOV. 21ROSENDALE THEATRE, ROSENDALE, NY SHOW 8:00 PM

MONDAY - NOVEMBER 23TIME OUT BLUES PUB275 Rockland, MaineTel # 207-593-9336 SHOW: 7:00 PM

WEDNESDAY NOV. 25 - GODFREY DANIELS7 East Fourth St., Bethlehem, PA 18015Tel: 610-867-2390 SHOW 8:00 PM

FRIDAY NOV. 27 - HILL COUNTRY30 West 26th St., NYC 10010 Tel: 212-255-4544 SHOW 9:00 PM

HOPE TO SEE YOU IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!