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New Additions:
 Widespread Panic - Montreal 9.8.97 (3 CDs) - 4th archive release recorded live at Club Soda, Montreal, Quebec, Canada on Sept. 8, 1997. Bell, Hermann, Houser, Nance, Ortiz and Schools.
Disc. 1: 1. Heroes 2. Barstools & Dreamers 3. Travelin' Light 4. Greta 5. The Last Straw 6. Holden Oversoul 7. Can't Get High 8. Four Cornered Room 9. Worry
Disc 2: 1. And It Stoned Me 2. Rebirtha 3. Space Wrangler 4. Happy 5. Goin' Out West 6. Just Kissed My Baby 7. Papa's Home 8. Bear's Gone Fishin' Jam
Disc 3: 1. Drums 2. Papa's Home Reprise 3. Porch Song 4. Last Dance 5. Gradle 6. Tallboy 7. Let's Get The Show On The Road $22.98
 Mike Doughty - Sad Man Happy Man CD - The largely acoustic Sad Man Happy Man is a deliberate return to everything people love about Mike Doughty, he makes albums that simmer with verbal wit, and Sad Man Happy Man is no exception with its songs about everything from relationship bust-ups (Doughty was going through one while he was recording it) to his astute observations about the American economy. "Basically I'm trying to make stuff I want to listen to," he says of the album. "And I mean that in a literal sense, not like, 'Were I a listener, I would like this,' but rather something I can listen to on the subway on headphones and really dig. This is my life, this is what I do. That sounds matter-of-fact, but I really do look at it as a sort of calling - and being an artist at its best is selfless. I'm working for the language, I'm working for the music, I'm working for the songs. I'm a happier guy when I'm conscious of that." $13.98
 Assylum Street Spankers - God's Favorite Band CD - Austin's iconic postmodern jug band takes a wide left turn with the world's first agnostic gospel album. Mixing raucous old traditionals with wryly humanistic originals from co-bandleader Wammo, the all-acoustic roots mob pays homage to one of America's seminal musical styles while staking out a theology of healthy skepticism leavened with tolerance. Taking a turn in the producer's chair, co-bandleader Christina Marrs decided to feature the group's incredible vocal technique: not only did she and Wammo record their best lead vocals to date, all five vocalists shine in rhythmically intricate and harmonically varied group arrangements. With special appearances from emeritus band members Guy Forsyth and Stanley Smith, "God's Favorite Band" is a witty, warm collection of wonderful songs, joyously sung. $16.95
 Aaron Ferguson - Children of the Stars CD - Released in the fall of 1999 Aaron Ferguson's,"Children of the Stars" is the first CD release from one of this eras most under the radar Psychedelic Rock artists. The CD contains 9 tracks and features superb songwriting, some smoken' guitar playing by Chris Taylor and a 3 piece horn section. This CD is already a classic rock album that still carries that psychedelic vibe from the late 1980's trough the 1990's. $9.99
 Steep Canyon Rangers - Deep in the Shade CD - The Steep Canyon Rangers are destined for greatness. Their dedication to the music shows in every note they play, but it's the band's amazing songwriting talent that makes them truly exceptional. While firmly rooted in the bluegrass tradition, their ability to draw in elements of hard core honky-tonk, classic country and the blues sets them apart from the rest of the pack. "Deep In The Shade" follows their winning formula with another collection of diverse, mostly self-penned material guaranteed to please long time fans and introduce younger audiences to the high, lonesome sound of bluegrass. $15.98
 Woodstock Diary 1969 DVD - The Woodstock Diary famed filmmaker (Bob Dylan's Don't Look Back, David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, the War Room and more) D.A. Pennebaker's fascinating glimpse into the creation of the greatest festival of all time, 3 days that defined a generation. This DVD contains over 3 hours of "fly on the wall" documentary footage about the creation of the festival as well as footage filmed on site at the actual event. The Woodstock Diary also contains incredible live performances from Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Janis Joplin, Sly and the Family Stone, Johnny Winter, Joe Cocker, Country Joe and the Fish, Crosby, Stills and Nash and more. $19.95
 Relix: The Book - The Grateful Dead Experience - For the first time in one volume, here is the best of Relix magazine: the ultimate, spectacular history of the Grateful Dead and their fans. Relix magazine – much like the Grateful Dead, the band they captured relentlessly – was not just the backdrop for a generation, it was an inspiration. Begun in 1974 as a newsletter to connect Deadheads, the magazine exploded along with the tie-dyed community that embraced it. Relix: The Book is a compilation of the first 27 years of Relix magazine and includes interviews with Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, and all of the Dead's key players. A Deadhead family portrait and psychedelic timecapsule, it also features iconic groups such as the Doors and Phish, along with nearly three decades' worth of brain-melting artwork, full-color covers, and anecdotes from Relix founder Toni Brown, written exclusively for the book. For the global family of Deadheads, old-school hippies, and up and coming jam band fans, Relix: The Book is much more than an anthology, it is an event. $29.99
BACK IN STOCK! Tim Reynolds CDs: Gossip of the Neurons CD, Sanctuary - 2 CDs, See Into Your Soul CD, Stream CD, Nomadic Wavelength CD, Chaos View CD, Parallel Universe (2 CDs)
Coming Soon:
Ocotber 13 - James McMurtry - Live in Europe CD/DVD
Blind Boys of Alabama - Enlightenment CD
The Flaming Lips - Embryonic CD/DVD/LP
Various Artists - Jam On Guitars CD
October 20 - Sufjan Stevens - The BQE CD/DVD
Jorma Kaukonen - Rockpalast: West Coast Legends Vol 2 CD
Jack Johnson - En Concert CD/DVD
Ivan Neville's New Orleans All-Stars - Rockpalast DVD
Flight of the Conchords - I Told You I Was Freaky CD
Last Week:
 Lotus - Oil on Glass/Feather on Wood CD - Lotus is a five-piece band that has creatively fused electronic dance music with instrumental post-rock for eight years. The result is an explosive live show that has made crowds get down across the U.S., Canada, and Japan. Armed with a massive light rig and one of the most energetic shows on the circuit, Lotus proves why they have become a go-to act for late night festival slots. The CD contains two EPs on a single disc with several new tracks and several remixes. Click image for track lists and samples. $12
 The Avett Brothers - I and Love and You CD - I and Love and You is The Avett Brothers' major label debut, produced by Grammy-award winning producer Rick Rubin. The album tracks are diverse and unique, ranging from striking ballads to energetic romps. With over 195k independently released albums scanned, and the follow-up to the critically acclaimed Emotionalism, I & Love & You is sure to be embraced as a new favorite by longtime and newfound fans alike. The Avett Brothers have built up an impressive and loyal fan base with constant touring. This prolific band is renowned for their high-energy live shows and incredible mix of eclectic musical styles. The Avett Brothers' fan base continues to grow in markets all around the country, capturing the hearts of all who are lucky enough to experience their music live. $13.99
 The Emmit/Nershi Band - New Country Blues CD - On New Country Blues the Emmitt-Nershi Band has fully realized its potential.With Drew Emmitt (Leftover Salmon) on mandolin & vocals and Bill Nershi (the String Cheese Incident) on acoustic guitar and vocals, ENB delivers a dynamic blend of bluegrass, newgrass, country and Americana that is sure to excite fans of all those genres and more. Featuring special guests Jason Carter (Del McCoury Band), Keith Moseley (String Cheese Incident) and others! $15.99
 Breakestra - Dusk Till Dawn CD - After 2 years in the lab, Music Man Miles & Mixmaster Wolf deliver a brand new pot of original funk gumbo greatly inspired by the spirit & memory of DJ Dusk of the Rootdown sound system, a mightily missed soul traveller who also blesses the microphone on this new record they call “Dusk till Dawn”.
The new record features longtime Friend and live guest vocalist Afrodyete on the new original track “Come on Over”. Also featured are Chali 2na & The late great Dj dusk on the M I C on the Afro-latin-psyche, funk-hop track “Posed to Be”. $14.99
 Old Crow Medicine Show - Live at the Orange Peel & TN Theatre DVD - Directed by Lee Tucker (who also directed the band’s videos for "Wagon Wheel" and "Tell It To Me"), Live at the Orange Peel and Tennessee Theatre was recorded over two nights last December and features performances of 20 songs—15 of which are from the band’s three studio albums (OCMS, Big Iron World, Tennessee Pusher)—including "Tell It To Me," "Down Home Girl," "Alabama High-Test," and "Wagon Wheel." The DVD also includes five tracks from their live repertoire not found on their three studio albums: "Wheeling Breakdown," "Raise A Ruckus," "Reuben’s Train," "Sally Anne" and "Shack #9." $14.98
 Gordon Stone - Night Shade CD - Night Shade was called "excellent, profoundly so" by Seven Days. Recorded in longtime friends, Phish's barn in Vermont, Page McConnell lends his B3 sounds to the title track. Mike Gordon says of Gordon Stone: "Clearly, he's an inspiration."
"Stone has always pushed the limits of his main musical weapons, taking the pedal steel and banjo to places no mere humans normally tread. On Night Shade, however, he pushes things further than ever, lashing world rhythms and out-of-this-world melodic ideas together." - Jambands.com $12
 Budos Band (VINYL) - From the vaults of Daptone Records, comes a collection of 6 unreleased tracks from the infamous Budos Band. Recorded after the Budos Band I sessions but before those for the second album, this EP is a fascinating glimpse into the group's evolution as musicians and recording artists.
The Budos Band EP is a must have for Budos and Daptone fans alike. It stands as a vital account of the band's movement between musical styles and records a singular moment in the group's existence. It will indeed stand the test of time and remain a bedrock of Budos lore. $9.99
 The Roots of Led Zeppelin CD - A collection of 16 songs that inspired the greatest rock band of all time! This album features works by Little Richard, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Memphis Minnie, Lightnin' Hopkins, Otis Rush & more!
One of the most successful groups of all time, Led Zeppelin has often been taken to task for using the work of other artists without citing the source, particularly blues artists. But critics have also drawn attention to Zep's use of the work of folk and rock artists as well. If you're a Zeppelin fan, you can broaden your own horizons by listening to Zep's influences in other genres. If you're a detractor, then you can take pride in listening to the "true" originals (but bear in mind that they had their influences as well)! $11.99
Upcoming Events:
October 8-11 - Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival - Pittsboro, NC
October 10-11 - 4th Annual Joshua Tree Roots Music Festival - Joshua Tree, CA
November 13-15 - *Bear Creek Music & Art Festival - Live Oak, FL
* Look for the HGMN booth at this event
Video of the Week:
Steve Martin & Steep Canyon Rangers perform on the Late Show with David Letterman 10/5/09
Thanks for reading, and have a great week!
Lee Crumpton |
