June 9th, 2008
Up and coming ska sensation Juxtaposse put on a great show this past Saturday at the annual AMP Party at the Essex Arts Center. Juxtaposse is a reggae/ska band that recently returned from a slammin east coast tour.
The band consist of Brad (bass guitar/stand up bass), Cory (vocals/guitar), Grant (keys/vocals) , Zach (saxaphone) and Luke on drums.
Last year they were voted “Best New Original Band” by the Buffalo Music Awards. The bands up tempo rock had heads bopping and people dancing at the famed Essex Arts Center on the West Side of Buffalo. Read the rest of this entry »
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June 6th, 2008
Last night was sick. It was my 2nd time seeing Bisco and this is one of the best shows we’ve covered at The Square in downtown Buffalo. We got down there early and the guys from Philly opened at 6:30 with Kitchen Mittens. They moved through some of thier originals including a sick Jigsaw Earth jam. When they broke into a ruckus cover of Rage Against The Machines ‘Killing In The Name Of’ the Buffalo heads started moshing and jumping all over the place in pure elation.
The 2nd set opened with ‘Run Like Hell’ and closed with wicked cover of Nirvana’s Lithium just as the torrential downpour doused the bisco fans.
Below is the set list, and a few tracks from the show, and more pictures. Read the rest of this entry »
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June 5th, 2008
PopMatters.com has a great exclusive interview with long time friend and Phish lyricist Tom Marshal. He explains that Trey Anastasio (who recently announced his first solo appearance since his arrest) is interested in getting Phish back together. Here’s a excerpt:
Marshall was elated about his recent work in the studio with Anastasio. “We’re on our fourteenth, fifteenth song in like two months,” said Marshall. “We’re extremely productive and got the drive again. I have the old Trey back, which is incredible.”
When pressed about where these new songs will end up, Marshall said they “could take a left turn into the Trey Anastasio Band or a straight turn to Phish.”
This is incredible news. Not only could the band be back in 2009 but they could be back with a new album and a fresh tour not just replaying the bands greatness from the 90’s but actually playing new jams. We’ll keep our fingers crossed for this long awaited return.
Check out the full interview here: Phish lyricist in studio with Anastasio, hints at Phish return
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June 3rd, 2008
Mountain Jam 2008 was another amazing weekend for the jam scene with mind blowing performances by the country’s best bands.
I wasn’t able to make it this year but we still enjoyed the festival from home. We had a party in the back yard with a fire going and and thanks to iclips.net we had sweet sounds of Umphrey’s and Gov’t Mule blasting through my stereo. For pics from the weekend check out the excellent photos from Dino Perrucci.
Here’s a few shows that have started appearing online. Be sure to check back for updates. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 29th, 2008
Mountain Jam IV returns to Hunter Mountain Ski Resort with one of the best lineups of the 2008 festival season. Gov’t Mule whose Warren Haynes is jam scenes most polarizing figure will be playing 2 sets on both Friday and Saturday night followed up by Bob Weir & Friends on Sunday night.
iClips.net will be streaming live video and audio all weekend starting Friday May 29th at noon. If you can’t make it to the show or are catching a session in your chalet at Hunter Mountain tune that PC to the net for all the jam band goodness.
iClips.net Full Mountain Jam Schedule and streaming links
For those of us with Sirius they will be re-broadcasting Umphrey’s McGee and Gov’t Mule this weekend on Jam On 17.
- Also be sure to check out The Official Mountain Jam Blog for coverage through out the weekend. Currently they have some great coverage of the transformation of the festival grounds from ski resort to festival site.
Related Link: Mountain Jam 2008 Torrents & MP3’s.
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May 29th, 2008
Over the past year since Bands That Jam has been online we’ve worked day and night (okay well maybe not day night but at least a few days a week) to bring you free legal downloads of great bands that jam. Of all the bands The Black Keys have been the band that I have been listening to the most over the past couple of months. I’ve been waiting for a really good set and recording to feature them here on our site. Well folks that time has come.
Just a few weeks ago The Black Keys played to a raucous crowd the famed 930 Club in D.C. For those of you have heard of these guys before they need no introduction just make the jump and grab the torrent. For those of you have yet to hear these guys get down check out the samples and hear for your self. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 20th, 2008
O’death brought their Appalachian bluegrass to the Mohawk Place in Buffalo this past Sunday. This quintet from NYC was rockin the place with it’s own version of bluegrass that’s meant to be moshed to. I heard these guys on the Mountain Jam Festival website and was stoked to see that they were coming to Buffalo to jam out. This set includes new material off their yet to be released album coming out this year.
The guys really get into their show with synchronized head banging and lots of energy onstage. At one point violinist Bob Pycior was playing with such fevor I thought his head was going to fly off his shoulders. They also have exceptional song writing skills with great story lines. If you dig any type of new grass you must check these guys out. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 15th, 2008
Thursday In The Square returns to downtown Buffalo for it’s 22nd year celebrating free live music at Lafayette Square.
Rock The Harbor also returns after being on hiatus for a year with performances by Great Big Sea (08.15.08) and The Robert Cray Bond With Keb’Mo (08.16.08.) These tickets will be $10 in advance and are available through Ticket Master.
I’m looking forward to seeing at least half of these bands including Galactic, YMSB, Disco Biscuits, Jakob Dylan, Zappa Plays Zappa, The New Deal, and Mike Gordon.
Be sure to check back with BandsThatJam.net through out the summer for show reviews and show download information.
The openers (listed 2nd) start at 6pm with the headliners coming on about 8pm.
Thursday At The Square Lineup 2008, Buffalo Place Free Concert Series
Check out our coverage of last years Thursday At The Square featuring North Mississippi All-Stars, YMSB, moe, Bennevento Russo Duo, Umphrey’s McGee, & Tea Leaf Green.
Also be sure to check out the Artpark schedule that was released last week.
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May 15th, 2008
Phil Lesh & Friends are giving the Warfield a closing party that will go down as one of the best runs by any band at this famed venue. Last night featured Phil & Friends playing two Dead albums in their entirety. The first set featured Aoxomoxoa followed by Grateful Dead Live in the 2nd set.
According to Sirius JamOn DJ Stef Scamardo the band will be playing full length Dead albums tonight and for the remainder of the run with back to to back nights through May 18th.
Phil Lesh & Friends 5-14-2008 The Warfield, SF CA
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Set 1: AoxomoxoA
Set 2: Jam->Live/Dead
E: King Bee
Phil Lesh & Friends 5-13-2008 The Warfield, SF CA
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Set 1: Jam->The Grateful Dead
Set 2: Jam->Anthem of the Sun
E: Not Fade Away
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May 13th, 2008
Cornmeal is fresh off their Jammy Award for “New Groove” that honors up and coming jam band artists. This Quintet from Chicago is taking new grass to the next level with raw talent and a unique sound that blends roots, Americana, and folk with splashes of improvisation. They are currently on tour in the midwest in support of their album Feet First. They will be playing Summercamp, Wakarusa Festival, Bonnaroo, High Sierra, 10,000 Lakes, and Grateful Fest this summer.
This is an excellent soundboard recording of the band playing a couple of months ago at Bottleneck in Lawrence, KS. Read the rest of this entry »
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