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New Additions:
 Medeski Martin & Wood - Radiolarians: The Evolutionary Set (5CD+2LP+DVD) - The box set will includes: Radiolarians I, II and III complete with bonus tracks, a 10 track disc of remixed music, a previously unreleased 70-minute live album, a double vinyl LP set consisting of highlights from the three Radiolarians albums, plus a DVD feature film entitled Fly In A Bottle directed by Billy Martin. All of the material contained in the box was written and performed by MMW specifically for The Radiolarians Series. $80.99
Coming Soon:
January 5 - Shpongle - Live from the Roadhouse 2008 DVD
January 12 - Vampire Weekend - Contra CD
Last Week:
 Max Allen Band - Ending Sun CD - MAB’s newest release, “Ending Sun” is extraordinarily engaging. Like previous MAB albums, “Ending Sun” combines well constructed lyrics, distinctive melodies and powerful song structures with a level of musicianship that is uncanny. After one listen you will want to begin following this band as they tour the country and catch one of their shows near your hometown. $12
 SOJA - Born in Babylon CD - Hailing from Washington D.C. – reggae band SOJA is on the forefront of the reggae revolution. SOJA embodies musicians unlike any other band in any genre of music, to date. Their first album “Soldiers of Jah Army EP” was recorded independently with renowned sound engineer Jim Fox and released at the beginning of 2000. In 2002, SOJA followed with the release of their first full-length album, “Peace in a Time of War.” The band then came out with “Get Wiser,” their second full-length album in 2006, which debuted in the Top 10 Reggae Albums on iTunes and has remained in the top 100 since its release. In 2008, they released their EP “Stars and Stripes" which contained three new songs and remakes of popular songs. In early 2009, the band released the documentary DVD “SOJA Live in Hawaii: A Marc Carlini Film,” showcasing the power and energy of their 2008 Hawaiian tour which included four islands, five cameras, four shows, and everything in between. Now, SOJA has unleashed their third full-length album “Born in Babylon” - the culmination of all past efforts on their label DMV Records. $14
 Manu Chao - Baionarena (2CD+DVD) - Global star Manu Chao presents a double live album/DVD called "Baionarena" - recorded in France in 2008. With 33 total tracks, it features a variety of recent hits, older classics and rarities performed at Manu's standard level of high-energy raucousness along with tens of thousands of fans. Whether you saw Manu Chao headline Coachella, Austin City Limits or one of his many sold-out theater dates across the U.S. "Baionarena" will help recreate that experience in the comfort of your own home. "Baionarena" also includes a special 30 minute behind the scenes tour diary along with the full concert.
 The Flaming Lips - Embryonic (2LP+CD) - (2LP Colored Vinyl)(Transparent Yellow & Transparent Blue)(w/Bonus CD) 2009 album from the Alt-Rock heroes, their 12th album overall. Embryonic is also their most ambitious album to date, recorded and envisioned as a double album that can take it's rightful place beside The White Album, Physical Graffiti, The Wall and others. $24.98
 James Brown - The Godfather's Smackdown CD/DVD -The greatest performer of all time!
Recorded on tour in New York, Atlanta & Miami in 1980.
Over 70 minutes of music - including all the vital hits - remastered from the original tapes.
Bonus DVD includes a professionally filmed and edited show. $14.98
 Bela Fleck - Throw Down Your Heart DVD - Follows American banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck on his journey to Africa to explore the little known African roots of the banjo and record an album. It’s a boundary-breaking musical adventure that celebrates the beauty and complexity of Africa – an Africa that is very different from what is often seen in the media today. At first glance, it might seem odd that the banjo is the catalyst for this journey. But in fact, the banjo is originally an African instrument. And Béla Fleck’s passion for the banjo runs deep. In his trailblazing 30-year career, Béla has brought the instrument into jazz, pop, classical, and world music settings, and won eight Grammys along the way (not to mention the 20 nominations, in more distinct categories than anyone else, ever). As Béla travels across Africa, he forges both musical and personal connections. Using his banjo, he transcends barriers of language and culture, finding common ground with musicians from very different backgrounds and creating some of the most meaningful music of his career. $22.99
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:
Medeski Martin & Wood - Fly In the Bottle (trailer) This extended 5 minute trailer features scenes from Fly in a Bottle, a movie about the band Medeski Martin & Wood during the year-long process of composing, touring and recording the music for their 3 volumes of "Radiolarians" music. The second half of this excerpt features an incredible B3 Hammond organ solo by John Medeski from the actual recording session of 'Broken Mirror' from Radiolarians vol.3.
Thanks for reading, and have a great week!
Lee Crumpton |
