We’ve been enjoying Dead Meadow since we gave Old Growth the Tuesday’s Gold treatment. They take the stage at the High Noon Saloon on Monday, May 5th for what has all the makings of a great night: Free Pizza, $1.50 PBR, the High Noon’s 4th Birthday, and some present day rock and roll.

MoB Ticket Giveaway: We have two (2) pairs of tickets and one (1) copy of Old Growth for the MoB faithful to win. To enter, please send an e-mail to muzzleofbees.com @ gmail.com with Dead Meadow in the subject, and we’ll notify the winners of the contest by e-mail on Friday.

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Myspace: Dead Meadow
MP3: Dead Meadow – “I’m Gone”
MP3: Dead Meadow – “What Needs Must Be”

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Remember how great the baseball loving Steve Earle was at the Barrymore Theatre recently? I realize the year is young, but thus far it was definitely the show of the year for me.

The Pabst Theater continues to bring quality live performances to Milwaukee with the recent addition of Steve Earle and Allison Moorer to their calendar on Sunday, July 20th.

Tickets: $29.50 / Reserved Seating / All Ages

Also Announced: Shelby Lynne – Tuesday, June 24th – Turner Hall

Myspace: Steve Earle
Myspace: Allison Moorer

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Last weekend was rather lazy/relaxing for us here at MoB HQ. Plenty of time to spin our collection of records from The Avett Brothers and devour their live performances via youtube. Below is the official video from last year’s fantastic and MoB approved Emotionalism:

The Avett Brothers – “Paranoia In B Flat Major”

Don’t miss the Avett Brothers at the High Noon Saloon on Friday, May 9th. Tickets are $15 and are still available – though don’t wait too long! Milwaukee fans don’t feel left out, they’ll be playing the following night (Saturday, May 10th) at Turner Hall Ballroom.

Myspace: The Avett Brothers

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From The Crowd shares some our favorite past concert moments captured in video (albeit sometimes shakey and out of focus). Unlike some of our other scheduled features, these videos will be posted sporadically. Chances are you may have been in the audience, if so, please feel free to leave your remembrances in the comments.

Normally we like to let a show sink in a bit before we hit you with a video From The Crowd. However, the Blueheels recent stint at the Majestic Theatre was just a little too good for us to hold off on letting you take a look and listen to their ode to the Flaming Lips.

Blueheels – “Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots” (Flaming Lips)

Myspace: Blueheels
MP3: Blueheels – “Keep Yer Mouth Shut”

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Previously: From The Crowd | Man Man – “Engwish Bwudd”
Previously: From The Crowd | Jens Lekman – “A Higher Power”
Previously: From The Crowd | Fleet Foxes – “English House”
Previously: From The Crowd | Great Lake Swimmers – “The Partisan”
Previously: From The Crowd | Lewis & Clarke – “Before It Breaks You”
Previously: From The Crowd | Justin Townes Earle “Who Am I To Say”
Previously: From The Crowd | Jens Lekman – “The Opposite of Hallelujah”
Previously: From The Crowd | Mark Olson – “Blue”
Previously: From The Crowd | Bon Iver – “Skinny Love”
Previously: From The Crowd | The Whigs – “Get Off Of My Cloud”
Previously: From The Crowd | The National “Baby, We’ll Be Fine!”
Previously: From The Crowd | The Hold Steady “Chips Ahoy!”

Did it really snow yesterday? I’m so done with that shit. Time for sunny skies, vodka spiked fruit juice, and harmony infused music. Have you heard the new record from The Beach Boys The Explorers Club called Freedom Wind?

The album starts out with staggering similarities to The Beach Boys before yielding to some Ween inspired vox on “Honey I Don’t Know Why.” Released last week on Dead Oceans, this record makes me long for a mustache, long hair, and lots time at the beach. Listen to “Do You Love Me?” below for the sound of summer present day via the 1960′s.

Who thinks they would sound good at the Terrace?

Myspace: The Explorers Club
MP3: The Explorers Club – “Do You Love Me?”

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Each Tuesday stop by Muzzle of Bees for our recommended purchases for the week. Here are the albums we suggest for the release date of April 29th:

Artist: Langhorne Slim
Album: Langhorne Slim
Label: Kemado
Myspace: Langhorne Slim
MP3: Langhorne Slim – “Rebel Side of Heaven”
Video: Langhorne Slim – “I Love You, But Goodbye”
Upcoming: 5/26 – High Noon Saloon, Madison | 5/27 – Mad Planet, Milwaukee
MoB: Always a foot-stompin’ good time in concert, we’re thrilled to be presenting his show here in Madison. This self-titled record features heartfelt numbers that easy to fall in love with and hard to get out of your head.

Artist: Jamie Lidell
Album: Jim
Label: Warp
Myspace: Jamie Lidell
Video: Jamie Lidell – “Another Day”
Upcoming: 6/4 – Abbey Pub, Chicago
MoB: Jamie’s music has always held up well as a backdrop to late night excursions and on dance floors worldwide. Seeing him live is about the biggest cup of soul a human body can handle. This one will remain in heavy rotation all summer long.

Artist: The Roots
Album: Rising Down
Label: Def Jam
Myspace: The Roots
Video: The Roots – “Birthday Girl”
Upcoming: 5/30 w/Erykah Badu – Chicago Theatre | 7/4 – Summerfest, Milwaukee
MoB: Initial reviews brought out the haters, but I’m finding a lot to enjoy on this record. Features guest appearances by Talib Kweli, Common, Wale, and Mos Def.

Artist: Santogold
Album: Santogold
Label: Downtown
Myspace: Santogold
Video: Santogold – “L.E.S. Artistes”
MoB: “Santogold’s self-titled 12-track debut album is full of kitschy new wave reggae, club pop dance hall anthems, and just overall fun. It’s no mystery how comparisons have been drawn to the likes of former tour mate M.I.A.; both are ferociously radical female singers and have exuberantly sharp fashion tastes. And they’re both danceable as hell.” Read the rest of our review here.

Artist: Constantines
Album: Kensington Heights
Label: Arts & Crafts
Myspace: Constantines
MP3:
Video: Constantines – “Kissing With Braces”
MoB: Another great release from this Canadian group. Start to finish we’re hard pressed to find a better rock and roll record released this year. “Life Or Death” is one of our favorite tracks of the year.

Artist: Portishead
Album: Third
Label: Mercury
Myspace: Portishead
Video: Portishead – “Machine Gun”
MoB: If you can get past the abrupt stop on the opening track “Silence” you’ve got yourself one amazing record in your hands. Coming off a blistering set at Coachella and recently saluted with the Best New Music stamp of approval, this one is just about essential.

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