Archive for June, 2008

New Flaw Fan Site

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Still pining for Flaw? Keep up with the various members at www.flawfans.com. Really.

MMJ Around the Web

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

The Evil Urges CD continues to draw comments and reviews around the world. Herewith a few:

  • Drinkwater.works - a New Orleans sound tech’s blog.
  • ParkOak-Leaves.com s blog associated with tehe Chicago Sun-Times
  • The Gazette - A blog associated with Canada.com
  • earvolution - A music blog that needs an editor.
  • SouthCoastToday.com A Massachusett newspaper’s blog.
  • KUAR Paste Magazine article reprinted at Arkansas Public Radio Station
  • 2008 All-Star Band Announced

    Thursday, June 19th, 2008

    The Phoenix Hill Tavern has announced the roster for the 2008 All-Star Band. Here’s the list:

  • Emily Clark – vocalist – See Emily Play
  • Kevin Crigler – vocalist – Naked Garden
  • David Ernspiker – lead guitar – Big Rock Show
  • Andy Yates – rhythm guitar – Blowfly
  • Robb Werner – bass guitar – Blowfly
  • Jeff Williams – drums – Speed of Sound
  • Rob Scheu – keyboards – XS.
  • The group will present one show, on Thursday, July 3, 11pm. Tickets are $6

    Music In the Weeklies - June 26

    Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

    Over at Velocity, Joe Lord does the cover story honors for the Terrastock 7 Festival. At LEO, T. E. Lyons does the same thing.

    Mat Herron has some text and Frankie Steele has photos from the MMJ in-store. Lyons has a Blondie phoner. Aaron Frank has a review of the new Interstates project.

    Continuing with LEO, Aaron Frank has a phoner with Mark Kozelek, who’s playing at the 930 Listening Room on Saturday. Finally, intern Cassie Bock previews the Lee Boys Sacred Steel show at Headliners on Friday.

    Bonnaroo Pix, Day 2

    Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

    More photos from Dave Modica at Bonnaroo.

  • Sharon Jones & Dap Kings
  • Bela Fleck
  • Abigail Washburn
  • See more at www.davidmodica.com/Bonnaroo2008/

    More Terrastock Previews

    Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

    The C-J has a short piece (with a big photo of Antietam) about Terrastock 7, on tap Thursdaythrough Sunday at the Mellwood Center. J. L. Puckett did the honors.

    Albert Cummings, Blues Incorporated Headline Louisville Blues ‘n’ BBQ Fest

    Monday, June 16th, 2008

    The headliners for the Louisville Blues ‘n’ BBQ Festival at the Water Tower, July 11-13 will be Albert Cummings and Blues Incorporated. There is a solid lineup of Louisville and regional blues talent as well, as the Kyana Blues Society was consulted on the booking. Check out the complete schedule at www.bisigimpactgroup.com/blues/

    Harmonics of Louisville

    Sunday, June 15th, 2008

    Over at the C-J, Katya Cengel has a lengthy story on the Harmonics of Louisville, a group of mostly senior harmonica players.

    Photos From Bonnaroo, Day 1

    Saturday, June 14th, 2008

    Photographer Dave Modica is at Bonnaroo getting a sunburn and listening to lots of music. He’s shot some photos for us to use.

    Jim James of My Morning Jacket.

    Willie Nelson

    Jose Gonzalez

    There’s a crowd.

    MMJ Vids from ear X-tacy

    Friday, June 13th, 2008

    The LEO Blog has some video from the My Morning Jacket show at ear X-tacy