Dec 14, 2011
The incredible shrinking tour continues in what is reported to be a much jammier show than the previous night, featuring a nearly 15 minute take on "Spiders (Kidsmoke)" and only a handful of repeated songs.Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 Riviera Theater, Chicago, ILLess Than You Think > Art Of Almost, I Might, Black Moon, Bull Black Nova,...
Dec 13, 2011
"It smells a bit more like weed in here than the opera" - Jeff Tweedy, 12/12/2011Monday, December 12th, 2011 Civic Opera House, Chicago, ILOne Sunday Morning (Song For Jane Smiley's Boyfriend), Poor Places, Art Of Almost, I Might, Misunderstood, I Am Trying To Break Your Heart, One Wing, Rising Red Lung, Impossible Germany, Far Far Away,...
Dec 9, 2011
In this post, you'll find a complete media throwdown, with streams and download links for all three nights, the best hand selected videos and an awesome photo montage via the slaytercreative flickr page.Thursday, December 8th, 2011 The Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, ILSet OneBirdland, Lost > Song In My Head, Lester Had a Coconut, Sirens, Galactic* >...
Nov 26, 2011
For a write-up on how to read and interpret visual setlists, click on over here.2011-11-25Aragon Ballroom Chicago, ILOne: Jazz Odyssey > Andy's Last Beer, Room to Breathe, Nothing Too Fancy, Domino Theory > Red Tape, Blue Echo > Burning Down The House > Nothing Too FancyTwo: Mulche's Odyssey > Wappy Sprayberry >...
Nov 22, 2011
Photographer and noted Little Big Fat bassist Craig Urban has shared some great snaps of the Furthur tour as it blew swung through the Midwest last weekend. These are from the Rosemont and Madison Shows. Click the thumbnail to enlarge:[gallery link="file" columns="2"] Elsewhere on the site: Rosemont Setlist / Stream / Video | Madison Setlist
Nov 19, 2011
For a write-up on how to read and interpret visual setlists, click on over here.2011-11-18Allstate Arena Rosemont, ILOne: Sugar Magnolia > Any Road, Ashes and Glass, Pride Of Cucamonga, Peaceful Valley, Deep Elem Blues > Stagger Lee, Cassidy > Sunshine DaydreamTwo: Playing In The Band > Dear Mr. Fantasy > Dark Star &...
Nov 18, 2011
What happens when you take 12 musicians, with only 2 Deadheads in the bunch, and challenge them to funkify select cuts from the catalog of the Grateful Dead? That was the question, when Dave Watts and Colorado's Motet set out to prepare for their 4 night 2011 Halloween run through the Front Range.If rehearsal time is proportional to...
Nov 16, 2011
I was so happy to finally see some sets by Chicago area jammers Old Shoe pop up on the Internet Archive. There are several 2011 shows to choose from, but I couldn't resist sharing this one from their signature event, Shoe Fest, held in September. Not only do they offer some of their original music, but...
Nov 7, 2011
Once again, MMW killed it at the Park West on Friday. Need proof? Listen to this improv-laden set and check out some classy black & white photos (source: Brokin.Glass flickr page). On the occasion of their 20th anniversary, they are also dipping into their back catalog and playing some favorites from the 90's.Download...
Nov 1, 2011
Widespread PanicAragon Ballroom Chicago, IL October 31, 2011SetlistOnePigeons > Radio Child > Wishbone, True To My Nature, Time Zones > Love Tractor, Degenerate > Blight > Tail Dragger > Climb To SafetyTwoGodzilla > Iron Man > Godzilla, Imitation Leather Shoes > Jack, Surprise Valley > Drums > Surprise Valley > Blue Indian, I'm Losing You >...