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New Additions:
 Ten Ton Chicken - Efitol CD - Ten Ton Chicken is back. It took many many years, finally Efitol is here! Tackling issues such as the right to say midget, the taboo love of one's second cousin, the right to elect a dope, as well as the right to be the pope, TTC has created an amazingly diverse CD of eleven wacky original songs. As the title says, Efitol. $10.99
 Bonnaroo 2009 DVD - In June of 2009, Bonnaroo celebrated it's eighth year with what was widely considered to be a banner year in the event's history. The dazzling array of performers ranged from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band to Phish and also included artists such as The Beastie Boys, Snoop Dogg, Elvis Costello, Wilco, Zac Brown, Ben Harper, Del McCoury Band, Andrew Bird and many, many more. "Live From Bonnaroo 2009" on DVD will now allow viewers to experience the event again or for the first time. The DVD features select exclusive performances and atmosphere footage along with pristine audio presented in 5.1 surround straight from the Bonnaroo master tapes. $19.98
Coming Soon:
The Disco Biscuits - Planet Anthem CD (bumped to March 16th)
February 9 - ALO - Man of the World CD/LP
Galactic - Ya Ka May CD
February 16 - Backyard Tire Fire - Good to Be CD
February 23 - U-Melt - Perfect World CD (pre-order)
Hot Tuna - Double Dose (2CD)
Carolina Chocolate Drops - Genuine Negro Jig CD
Last Week:
 Perpetual Groove - Heal CD -
The album is the first to feature new keyboardist John Hruby. Features a limited edition cover, featuring the album artwork in 3-D lenticular form. This edition is limited to the first pressing and will not be made available on subsequent re-pressings of the album, so don't hesitate to place your order.
Heal was recorded at Chase Park Transduction studios in Athens, GA. The album was produced and engineered by David Barbe (Drive by Truckers, Cracker) who also produced Brock Butler's latest solo effort, "Lately Here Though." The album features mostly newer material, including the instrumental track "Honey Cut" and the Hruby-led "40 Roses," the first Perpetual Groove album track to feature someone other then lead singer Brock Butler on lead vocals. Each successive studio album is always a journey for the musicians and the end product usually reflects this, "Heal" is no different. You won't find any swelling synthesizers or loops on the compositions contained within, in their place, a focus on songwriting, themes, and an overall "timeless" quality to the sonic landscape of Perpetual Groove. Read our review here. $14.99
 Cope - Going Home CD - Longtime Funkyjazzgrass Jamband Cope is Dope!
Their 4th Album "Going Home" was in the running for Album of the Year 2009 with Home Grown Music!
COPE's unique sound makes soup out of the last fifty years, Fiery guitar,blistering sax and keys,thumpin bass and monster drums winding thru every music genre. Its in the blood spawning from musical roots, brothers Kenny and Dennis Stadleman began playing music together from childhood. Displaying unparalleled synchronicity in their harmonies and melodic changes. Joining with prodigies Dave(I know what time it is) Gerutat on drums and vocals and reggae guru Juan( I can blow anything) Montero on brass and keyboards and vocals. Blending their love of Beatleish harmonies and funky psychedelic groovyness has audiences shakin what their mama gave'm. Insane live shows, music lovers can catch them spring and summer touring north and south in your town or on the festival circuit at Aura, Orange Blossom Jamboree, July 4th at Opengrass and Bear Creek! COPE would like everyone to enjoy "Going Home" add to your collection or share it with a friend! Smokin' price - only $9.99!
 Danny Barnes - Pizza Box CD -The lead single, 'Overdue', features familiar background vocals by fan and friend, Dave Matthews, who is a champion of the project and releasing the John Alagia produced album on his label, ATO Records. Known early on for his work with the seminal Austin alternative country band, the Bad Livers, Barnes has developed a profile for himself as one of the most progressive and genre-bending artists of his craft. With Pizza Box, Barnes spins tales of American life like a latter-day John Steinbeck, wielding banjo and pen with equal effect, and the character of his voice as the perfect mouthpiece to truly bring these songs and stories to life. He tells tales with the wry wit and humor of Garrison Keillor, the lyrical eccentricities and intellect of Randy Newman, performed with the southern twang and swagger of Levon Helm. Barnes combines and blends all of these elements into a style that is uniquely his own. $11.98
 South Memphis String Band - Home Sweet Home CD - When Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars, Black Crowes), Alvin Youngblood Hart and Jimbo Mathus (Squirrel Nut Zippers) got together to make music, it certainly wasn't out of commercial consideration. This troika of roots-imbued musical pros coalesced through a shared vision and consuming passion for the music of their forebears, most notably the Mississippi Sheiks, Memphis Jug Band, Gus Cannon's Jug Stompers and other practitioners of pre-blues era roots sounds.
Home Sweet Home showcases their passion for the old timey tradition that is underscored by the group's name: South Memphis String Band. South Memphis, of course, is that rough and tumble area of the Bluff City extending from downtown to the Mississippi border, and beyond. It's where Stax Records as well as, literally, hundreds of churches thrived. The sacred and profane, holy rolling and dice rolling, were cheek by jowl in old South Memphis and its modern day namesake reflects that ecumenicism quite brilliantly. For Luther, Alvin and Jimbo, South Memphis is more of a musical state of mind than a specific geographical location. $15.98
 Old Crow Medicine Show - Greetings from Wawa CD - OCMS first full-on attempt at recording, now re-released. Often referred to as the "Wawa Experience" by some folks, this album is 23 tracks of pure Crow energy! $14.98
 RJD2 - Colossus CD - Fourth studio album from 'one of the few DJs who seems like an artist rather than just a record collector.' [Rolling Stone] Features contributions from Phonte Coleman [Little Brother], Kenna [Star Trak / Universal]. Previous album The Third Hand [2007] reached #5 on Billboard's 'Heatseekers.' Deadringer [2002] scanned 95K+. His music has been licensed for TV [Mad Men theme, CSI: NY], video games [NBA 2K6, NFL 2K5], and ads [Adidas, Heinekin, Saturn]. $14.98
Upcoming Events:
April 15-17, 2010 - Wanee Music Festival - Live Oak, FL
April 22-25, 2010 - Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival - Pittsboro, NC
Video of the Week:
Bonnaroo 2009 DVD trailer
Thanks for reading, and have a great week!
Lee Crumpton |
