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New Additions:
 John McLaughlin & the 4th Dimension - Live at Belgrade DVD - John McLaughlin and the Fourth Dimension Live @ Belgrade is the first complete John McLaughlin concert ever presented on DVD. Live @ Belgrade, filmed in the summer of 2008 in Belgrade, Serbia, captures a remarkable performance of the Fourth Dimension which features McLaughlin on guitar, Dominique di Piazza on bass, Gary Husband on keyboards and percussion and Mark Mondesir on drums.
Running Time: 104 minutes . NTSC ALL REGIONS $18.99
 Sex Mob Meets Medeski - Live in Willisau CD - Steven Bernstein’s powerhouse jazz band Sex Mob presents this amazing live performance album featuring the keyboard wizardry of John Medeski (of Medeski, Martin & Wood). Following their Grammy nominated album Sexotica,this first-ever live album is an audible testament to what Sex Mob does best- bringing it to you live! $16.98
 Jorma Kaukonen & Vital Parts - Rockpalast: West Coast Legends DVD - This DVD features Kaukonen, one of the founders of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna. This Rockpalast show took place on November 29, 1980 at the Kleine Westfalenhalle, in Dortmund, Germany. $19.97
 Brainchild - One Word CD - Brainchild is a four piece band that integrates the feeling of jazz and soul with the intensity of shredding guitar solos. The best way to describe the sound is Brainchild. Tightened vocal harmonies radiate the air as the rhythm section keeps the funk in check. Brainchild has been captivating audiences with their ability to deliver nonstop passion and fun filled excitement from the stage. Their debut release One Word has twists and turns throughout every track leaving you eager for what Brainchild has in store next. $9.99
 Bohemian Sunrise - It's in the Cards CD - This album, "It's in the Cards" (mixed by Kevin Joella at Fresh Tracks Studios and mastered by Masterwork Recording), was officially released on August 30, 2007, with a large celebration at The World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. Tracks from this CD can currently be heard on over 100 radio stations across the US and Canada, including Philadelphia's WXPN 88.5 FM, the nationally recognized leader in Triple A radio. The elegantly crafted ten-track disc illuminates Bohemian Sunrise’s captivating blend of four distinct songwriting talents in an appealing array of cultural styles. Insightful lyrics and permeating melodies lead the listener on a journey that mirrors the collective human experience. $9.99
 Izabella - Drugs & Apple Pie CD - Izabella's third studio album is an eclectic mix of rock, country and soul-satisfying songs. In Drugs & Apple Pie, Izabella pays homage to its predecessors while bringing forth a sonic zest. The band’s versatility stems from three contributing songwriters and the expertise of engineer/producer Oz Fritz, best known for his work with Tom Waits and Les Claypool. After listening to Drugs & Apple Pie, surely you will want a second helping. $12
 Izabella - Into the West CD - In The West is an impressive collection of songs from a young band searching for its sound. Izabella had been a band less than a year during the creation of this 13 song album. Musical themes that conjure images of the Wild West are interspersed with well crafted songs that expose the wide range of influences shared by this six-piece. You can sense the enthusiasm of a new band fresh off their first summer of festivals in these inspired performances. $12
Coming Soon:
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
May 12 - Jeff Bujak - Alive Like the Spine CD (pre-order)
Last Week's Additions:
 Medeski Martin & Wood - Radiolarians 2 CD - A year ago, Medeski Martin & Wood set off on the innovative experiment known as The Radiolarians Series. The Radiolarians Series was designed to subvert the age-old music industry cycle of write>record>tour. The trio, consisting of keyboardist John Medeski, drummer Billy Martin, and bassist Chris Wood, convened for brief writing retreats, performed only that new material on tour, and then recorded the music immediately after getting off the road.
Indirecto Records is now releasing this material as a trio of records entitled Radiolarians I, II, and III. To date, the band has completed 3 tours with dates stretching across the United States, South America, and Japan. The influences of these locations have found their way into MMW's writing and are being expressed through the music found on the Radiolarians Series. In September, Indirecto released Radiolarians I. This April 2009, Indirecto will releases the second installment of the series, Radiolarians II. The Radiolarians Series, designed to challenge the traditional format of touring after a record¹s release, has found Medeski Martin & Wood thriving and making some of their most creative and innovative music in years. $15.98
 Jake Shimabukuro - Live CD - Ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro has taken the four-string, two-octave instrument to places no one has gone before, performing awesome music that ranges from Jazz, Blues and Rock to Bluegrass, Classical and Folk. His live concerts are an out-of-the-box blend of stunning virtuosity, deep musicality and a natural entertainer's flair. Jake now has his own record label, and tours extensively in the U.S. and Japan. He has completely rewritten the book on the possibilities of the ukulele -- and is adding new chapters with every CD he records. $16.98
 Easy Star All Stars - Lonely Hearts Dub Band CD - 2009 release from the Dub/Reggae tribute outfit, a fab reworking of The Beatles' classic 1967 Sgt. Pepper album. Following the critical success of 2003's Dub Side Of The Moon and 2006's Radiodread, get ready for the Easy Star's Lonely Hearts Dub Band! The album features guest vocals from an impressive list of Reggae, Dancehall and Dub greats including Steel Pulse, Matisyahu, Michael Rose [Black Uhuru], Luciano, U Roy, Bunny Rugs [Third World], Ranking Roger [English Beat], Sugar Minott, Frankie Paul, Max Romeo and The Mighty Diamonds. Comes complete with a bonus digicard with access to free downloads. $15.98
Miles Davis - Bitches Brew (2 LPs) - Everybody wants to "change the face of music," but few have succeeded. Even fewer have changed the musical universe by simply doing what comes naturally. Miles Davis was a constant and natural innovator throughout his life, but perhaps none of his works have had the impact of Bitches Brew. This album could be credited with changing the very nature of improvisation, and certainly with changing the demographic of jazz audiences around the world. Recorded in August 1969, in the wake of Woodstock, this is a masterpiece of epic proportions. Miles certainly wasn't the first to fuse jazz, funk, and rock, but there's no better incarnation of fusion's beginnings than this album. With a myriad collection of instrumentation and atmospheres, Bitches Brew stretched music into previously unheard shapes. Truly a watermark in the evolution of sound!
Personnel: Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Bennie Maupin, Joe Zawinul, Larry Young, Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, Dave Holland, Harvey Brooks, Lenny White, Jack DeJohnette, Don Alias, Jumma Santos $24.98
Upcoming Events:
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
May 22-25 *StrangeCreek Campout - Greenfield, MA
May 23-24 Summer Camp - Chilocothe, IL
May 29-31 Mountain Jam - Hunter Mt, NY
June 4-7 Wakarusa - Ozark, AR
June 5-6 *Wanee - Live Oak, FL
* Look for the HGMN booth at this event
Video of the Week:
John Brown's Body performs the song "Bread" from the album Pressure Points at the Gothic Theater in Denver, CO 3-20-09.
Thanks for reading, and have a great week!
Lee Crumpton |
