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New Additions:
 Grateful Dead - To Terrapin: Hartford '77 (3 CDs) - As they were prepping for the summer release of their first studio album in two years, Terrapin Station (a Top 40 Billboard® album), the Grateful Dead belw the roof off Connecticut’s Hartford Civic Center on the closing night of their spring ‘77 tour. A show long sought after by Dead fans, the set features inspired versions of songs that would soon come out on Terrapin, including “Estimated Prophet,” “Passenger,” and the title track. Epic jams also include, of course, “One More Saturday Night,” “Jack Straw,” “Candyman,” “U.S. Blues,” and takes on “Tennessee Jed” and “Sugaree” that many fans claim are as good as any ever recorded. Released in celebration of the Dead’s ’09 tour—which plays Hartford—and presented in HDCD, the recordings from this previously unissued show were mastered from the original two track master analog tapes. $19.98
 Grateful Dead - Winterland 1973: The Complete Recordings (9 CD box) - The Dead had...beat the delivery of arena acoustics with a monstrous, traveling PA that was worth the bills just for the ice-knife slice of Jerry Garcia's guitar solos. A running joy across this nine-CD box...Oiled and armed from a good year on tour (including the Watkins Glen festival in July), the entire band is in buoyant form.” —from Rolling Stone’s four-star review by David Fricke “The tone on every song played is perfect, they have that 70s sweetness…this could be the best set of shows in their history, and I’m a big fan who has seen my share of shows.”—fan comment
When the Grateful Dead played San Francisco’s Winterland Arena for three straight nights in November 1973, they triumphed with home court advantage during one of their most celebrated eras. Recorded November 9, 10, and 11, the trio of epic shows captured on WINTERLAND 1973 are among the finest and most legendary in the band’s vast tape vaults, according to Dead archivist David Lemieux. Housed in a deluxe archival box and presented in HDCD, the set contains a portfolio of 72 tracks mastered from the original two-track Master Tapes using an innovative process that delivers unprecedented sound quality.
WINTERLAND 73 will be issued in a one time only limited edition run. Get yours before they are gone. $99.98
 Superfrog - Year of the Frog CD - Superfrog's chest jarring bass riffs, wailing guitar jams and incredible lyrics alone could stand the test of time as a modern sounding rock-jam band. Add in the flavor of superb vocal harmonies, a pinch of brass goodness and a whole helluva lot of solid rhythm and you have yourself a sound that is evolving into one of the Northeast's hottest acts. Comprised of 5 members with various backgrounds and influences, the talent that presents itself each time the band takes the stage is certainly as impressive as their mentors. Crafty lyrics coupled with original, creative musical arrangements sets Superfrog apart from many of the other rock bands hailing out of the New England region. With a strong inventory of original tunes and a host of covers, Superfrog's line-up of music will keep you rocking long into the night. Despite being busy in the studio banging out their second album, Superfrog still finds time to tour and put on intense shows. Keep an eye out for the band in the months to come. This is the band you don't want to miss when they arrive in your town. $12
 Balkan Beat Box - Nu Made Remixes CD - Balkan Beat Box's first remix album, Nu Made, a dynamic take on BBB's wildly successful catalogue.
Continuing their quest for a boundary-smashing party, Balkan Beat Box shakes up their intoxicating mix of Gypsy, Jewish, Arabic, and Mediterranean rhythms with a remix album for the dancefloor. Nu Made takes BBB's “syncopated pulse, intoxicating melodies and Semitic harmonies...lifted from ancient traditions” (Washington Post) and fearlessly rearranges them into irresistibly danceable cuts. Nu Made includes remixes of BBB favorites like “Hermetico”, “Habibi Min Zaman” and “Digital Monkey.”
The album features remixes by Turntables on the Hudson founder Nickodemus, Dub Gabriel, JDub labelmates Soulico, the iMeem/Ableton Live BBB remix contest winners and Balkan Beat Box themselves. $8.98
Coming Soon:
April 14 - Medeski Martin & Wood - Radiolarians 2 CD
Jake Shimabukuro - Live CD
Easy Star All Stars - Lonely Hearts Dub Band CD
April 21 - John McLaughlin & the 4th Dimension - Live at Belgrade DVD
Sex Mob Meets Medeski - Live in Willisau CD
Jorma Kaukonen & Vital Parts - Rockpalast: West Coast Legends DVD
May 5 - Rusted Root - Stereo Rodeo CD
Ozric Tentacles - The Yum Yum Tree CD
Buckwheat Zydeco - Lay Your Burden Down CD
Ziggy Marley presents Family Time CD
Last Week's Additions:
 TR3 featuring Tim Reynolds - Radiance CD - “Fully capable of peeling off lightening fast runs up and down the neck of the guitar, Reynolds’ style encompasses more than speed shredding. His melodic and rhythmic sensibilities set him apart and imbue his music with equal amounts of soul and technical brilliance.” --High Country Press
After Reynolds relocated to the Outer Banks he had a chance encounter with two gifted musicians—bassist Mick Vaughn and drummer Dan Martier. These three talented players convened a few rehearsals, several stealth appearances, and the rest is history. Reynolds quickly realized that it was time to get back to the basics of rocking out and his electric trio, TR3, was reignited. The fifteen tracks on this new CD “Radiance” dish out a steady diet of progressive, funk-infused rock , feature a number of Reynolds’ originals, an eclectic cover from Chris Whitley and a bonus track. Catch Tim on tour this summer playing lead guitar for the Dave Matthews Band. $13.99
 ToasT - The Mad Science CD - In 2009, after 5 years of preparation and development, Toast’s long-anticipated studio album The Mad Science is released. Recorded by Austin’s own Grammy-winning triple-platinum engineer, Stuart Sullivan (Sublime, Butthole Surfers, Meat Puppets) and Joey Benjamin.
The album is an experimental journey covering everything from riff-based, jazzy funk to Reggae mixed with politically charged Afro-beat rhythms. Not to mention, the progressive rock doesn't stop short of cleverly written lyrics. The album has something for everyone and offers an exclusive eccentricity that stems from a creative source yet unheard by the public ear. ToasT is James Pate (guitar/vocals), Russell Dobda (keyboards/saxes), John Brown (bass/mandolin), Vincenzo Loechel (percussion/vocals). Guest appearances by Leah Zeger (violin), Tony Alexander (Tenor Sax), and Lea Dobda (Trumpet). $12.99
 John Scofield - Piety Street CD - It is a rare artist that can explore more than one kind of music with true fluency, virtuosity and sincerity. Guitarist John Scofield can, and he s proven it once again with Piety Street - a powerful collection of Gospel renditions.
Playing with John on this recording: Born in Kent, England in 1964, Jon Cleary is known for his salty-sweet voice, masterful piano/ organ skills. Cleary is best known as a member of Bonnie Raitt's band and his own group Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen.
Sharing a 26 December birthday with Scofield, George Porter, Jr. was born in Louisiana in 1947. Few bass players in the history of modern New Orleans music are as storied as George Porter Jr. During the course of a career spanning four decades, Porter earned recognition as one of America's most iconic and elite bass players as a member of The Meters.
Born in Durban, South Africa in 1952, Ricky Fataar started playing drums at age nine. Fataar appeared in film The Rutles, All You Need is Cash, playing guitarist Stig O'Hara. Stateside by the early 70's, he joined the Beach Boys, touring and recording as their drummer. He has been Bonnie Raitt's drummer since 1979. Multi-instrumentalist, Ricky also writes music for films.
Born into a seventh generation Lousiana, singer John Boutté lives and breathes the heart and soul of New Orleans. Boutte works with a wonderful amalgam of styles -- from torchy jazz to soul and African-American gospel.
Also native to New Orleans, drummer and percussionist Shannon Powell, 43, is both a traditional jazz and modern jazz musician. Powell is widely recognized for his six years in Harry Connick Jr. s band. $15.98
  Equaleyes - Girls & Guys T shirts $15.99 each
Upcoming Events:
April 16-19 - Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival - Pittsboro, NC
April 16-19 - Signal Fest - Chapel Hill, NC featuring The Malah & SciFi on 4/17.
April 17-19 - Coachella - Indio, CA
April 24-May3 - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
April 24-26 - Some Kind of Jam 4- Kempton, PA
May 17 - Carolina Bluegrass Festival - Cary, NC
Video of the Week:
Umphrey's McGee - Cemetary Walk 01/19/2009
Bonus! - Hear the Malah from last week's HGMN Party! |
