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New Additions:
 Jerry Garcia Collection Vol 2 - Let it Rock (2 CDs) - For Jerry Garcia, 1975 was a seminal year that found him splitting time between recording Blues for Allah with the Dead, directing The Grateful Dead Movie, and forming the Jerry Garcia Band, his long-running side project. JGB's early days are the subject of a two-disc live collection of previously unreleased recordings from that momentous year. $19.95
 Marco Benvento & Friends - Live in NYC DVD- Directed by Karina Mackenzie, the 2-plus hour DVD documents Marco's 2008 residency at Sullivan Hall, including performances and interviews with Andrew Barr, Brad Barr, Billy Martin, Bobby Previte, Dave Fiuczynski, DJ Olive, G. Calvin Weston, Joe Russo, John Ellis, Jonas Hellborg, Kaki King, Marc Friedman, Reed Mathis, Skerik, Stanton Moore and Steven Bernstein. More than just a project about Marco, it captures a scene of artists and musicians who are clearly some of our generation's giants. $16.98
 Luther Dickenson - Onward & Upward CD - Just three days after the death of his father, Luther Dickinson opened the doors to the family s Zebra Ranch studio in Mississippi and recorded an album of gospel songs and hymns over the course of a few hours. The Sons of Mudboy include two veterans of the original Mudboy: Sid Selvidge (guitar, vocals) and Jimmy Crosthwait (washboard, vocals). Also on the session were Jimbo Mathus (guitar, mandolin, banjo, vocals) formerly of the Squirrel Nut Zippers and of the South Memphis String Band, Steve Selvidge (guitar, dobro, vocals) and Paul Taylor (washtub bass) as well as vocalist Shannon McNally. $14.98
 Kermit Ruffins - Have a Crazy Cool Christmas! CD - Kermit Ruffins makes a bold foray into Christmas music. The album runs the gamut from yuletide classics like "Silent Night" and "Jingle Bells" to Kermit’s own rollicking originals like "A Saints Christmas" and "Crazy Cool Christmas." Kermit is joined once again by former bandmates from the Rebirth Brass Band, as well as fellow Basin Street Records recording artist Irvin Mayfield and New Orleans hotshot trombonist Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews. $16.98
Coming Soon:
November 17 - Manu Chao - Baionarena (2CDs+DVD)
James Brown - The Godfather's Smackdown Captured Live CD/DVD
Corinne West - The Promise CD
Peter Rowan - Texican Badman CD
November 24 - Daptone Gold CD/LP
The Black Crowes - Cabin Fever DVD
MMW - Radiolarians: The Evolutionary Set (box set)
Gov't Mule - By A Thread LP
Primus - Fizzle Fry LP
Les Claypool - Purple Onion LP, Of Whales & Woe LP
Last Week's Additions:
 Mike Gordon - Inside In CD (re-release) - This joyously odd album features music that was composed for the film "Outside Out". maybe Mike says it best: "Music from the flick Outside Out was randomly reassembled slash revivified for your ears and reput slash reborn as Inside In".
Players include Buddy Cage, Vassar Clements, Jeff Coffin, Jon Fishman, Bela Fleck, Future Man, Col. Bruce Hampton, Russ Lawton, Gordon Stone, Heloise Williams, James Harvey, and more! $14.98
 Dixie Bee Liners - Susanville CD - A ground breaking bluegrass concept album chronicles aspects of driving the open road-destinations, journeys, and stops along the way. A strong tour schedule centered around Columbia Artist Management's American Revival Tour, a 17 date package tour beginning the weekend of release. Packaging includes poster/booklet. Roots Music Association's 2008 Artists of the Year released their debut album, Ripe, in 2008. Ripe was #1 for 23 consecutive weeks on the Roots Music Report bluegrass chart, #1 for 2 months on Bluegrass Now's Fan Choice Chart, and #1 on Bluegrass Music Profile's singles chart. $15.98
 JJ Grey & Mofro - Choice Cuts (Vinyl) - VINYL ONLY release featuring eight fan favorites from JJ GREY & MOFRO's four critically acclaimed releases, plus a previously unreleased, inspired take on Van Morrison's ''Tupelo Honey'' featuring JJ on all instruments and vocals. 180 gram pressing. This is the first ever JJ Grey & Mofro vinyl release.
SIDE ONE: Lochloosa, Country Ghetto, Orange Blossoms, The Sun Is Shining Down, On Fire
SIDE TWO: Brighter Days, The Wrong Side, Ho Cake, Tupelo Honey $19.98
 Eymarel - Mary+Lee CD - Eymarel's 2nd album called, "Mary + Lee." Recorded and produced in Miami with DJ Le Spam and features the Spam Allstars on several tracks. $12
 Pine Leaf Boys - Live at Jazz Fest 2009 CD - Grammy nominated Pine Leaf Boys are at it again with a sizzling Cajun porch party captured live at the 2009 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival April 26, 2009. $17
 Amanda Shaw and the Cute Guys - Live at Jazz Fest 2009 CD - Only 18 years old, this Cajun superstar fiddler has been a favorite performer at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival since she was 10! $17
 John Mooney & Bluesiana - Live at Jazz Fest 2009 CD - John Mooney cuts his own path in traditional blues with an blend of original delta-style Dobro tunes and full-on electric slide songs. A consummate guitarist and song writer, John Mooney has performed at New Orleans Jazz Fest for 17 straight years! $17
Voices of St. Peter Claver - Live at Jazz Fest 2009 CD - The Gospel Tent at the New Orleans Jazz Fest is the place to be on Sunday morning, and this uplifting debut performance by the 30 singer “Voices of St. Peter Claver” choir is an excellent example of America’s gospel music heritage. $17
 Otra! - Live at Jazz Fest 2009 CD - Otra is another example of the rich musical fabric of New Orleans. This Afro-Cuban jazz ensemble cranks out an incredible stew of percussion based jazz that sends even the most reluctant dancer to the floor! Recorded live at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival May 2, 2009. $17
Upcoming Events:
November 13-15 - *Bear Creek Music & Art Festival - Live Oak, FL
December 4-6 - Rock the Resort - Kerhonkson, NY
* Look for the HGMN booth at this event
Video of the Week:
Marco Benevento - Live in NYC: The Sullivan Hall Residency
Thanks for reading, go see some live music and have a great week.
- Lee Crumpton |
