I’ve begun assembling my list of favorite records, songs and concert of 2008. During this process I’m going through current favorites, but paying special mind to all those records released early in the year that really monopolized my listening habits. Without a doubt Black Mountain’s In The Future was one of those records. [...]
Archive | November, 2008
Welcome to the Welcome Wagon
On December 9th, Asthmatic Kitty will release the Sufjan Stevens produced debut album by The Welcome Wagon. The record is a collection of covers and originals that “unveils a ramshackle sing-a-long enterprise of a Presbyterian pastor (the Rev. Vito Aiuto) and his wife (Monique) wrestling out the influences of folk music, religion, popular culture, [...]
Review: El Guincho – Empty Bottle, Chicago
It turns out that hipsters really love them some El Guincho—I do as well, so does this make me a member of the guilty party? Perhaps, I don’t know—but I do know that last evening’s set at the Empty Bottle brought out the cool kid brigade in packs. I haven’t seen so many tight jeans [...]
Calexico :: An Interview with Joey Burns
Calexico successfully blends southern Americana with with world influence. Their catalog is one filled with some of the most refreshing albums in my collection and they are always an absolute treasure to witness live. Below, we’re happy to welcome Mitchell Bandur back for a very special interview with Calexico’s Joey Burns.
Muzzle of Bees: [...]
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit :: Self-Titled Record (2.19.09)
Thanks to Kyle for the info! Stream clips of new material here.
Press Release:
Muscle Shoals, AL – Lightning Rod Records will release Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit’s eponymous album on February 17, 2009. Isbell is a former member of the Drive-By Truckers and this is his second solo release (his first release with his [...]
Lambchop :: OH (ohio) / Black Cab Sessions
Above, Kurt Wagner of Lambchop hops into a Black Cab for a stunning take on Bob Dylan’s “You’re A Big Girl Now.”
Lately I’ve had Lambchop’s OH (Ohio) on heavy rotation. In fact, it’s made such an impression it may find a place on our year end list. While I’ve owned and have been [...]
Xylos :: Bedroom EP
It’s easy to lose yourself in a sea of unsolicited e-mails. Sometimes you stumble upon something you definitely wouldn’t have had an unknown artist not made the approach. That was definitely the case with this afternoon’s message from Eric Zeiler of Brookyln based Xylos. After a few quick spins through their tracks [...]
Jay Bennett :: Whatever Happened I Apologize
Today former Wilco member, turned soloist, Jay Bennett digitally releases Whatever Happened I Apologize. Excitement aside, it’s pretty nice that this release comes absolutely free. Head over to Rock Proper to download your copy today. “Rock Proper is an online music distributor providing free, high quality, album-length downloads with the legal consent [...]
This Week: Concerts We Recommend
Here are the Wisconsin and Chicago shows we recommend you take in this week. Check them out below and let us know which ones you’ll be attending or ones you think should really make our list.
Upcoming Wisconsin Shows:
11/26 – James Hunter/Susan Tedeschi – Northern Lights Theater, Milwaukee
11/29 – Think Floyd USA (The American Pink [...]
Photos: The Avett Brothers – Chicago Bluegrass & Blues
Last night The Avett Brothers headlined the Chicago Blues & Bluegrass Festival at the Congress Theater. Plenty of great discoveries and old-favorites. We’d love to hear from you about your favorite sets and any bands that took you by surprise. We’ll leave you with some pictures of The Avetts set from Erin [...]
MP3: William Elliott Whitmore :: Old Devils
There are a few records due next year that we’re pretty excited about. If you’ve had the good fortune of being in a venue completely silenced by power of William Elliott Whitmore, you’re probably just as anxious as we are about hearing some new material. Anti- will release Whitmore’s Animals In The Dark [...]
Grateful Dead :: Covers
The Grateful Dead were known to bust out a cover song at most of their live shows. Many of them wrapped The Dead’s signature sound around an already popular composition. Today, I thought I would pull some favorites and new discoveries from the Live Music Archive. While there is a plethora of [...]
Ladyhawk & The Gaslight Anthem – High Noon Saloon
By Eric Mahollitz
Last night, Madison and the High Noon Saloon were fortunate enough to host Vancouver’s Ladyhawk and New Jersey buzz band The Gaslight Anthem. A slightly subdued but good-sized crowd welcomed Ladyhawk to the stage. Duffy Driediger (guitar/vocals), the band’s unofficial spokesman, looked right at home on the microphone, his flannel shirt and signature [...]
Video: Pink Floyd – “Careful with That Axe, Eugene”
Listening to the Pink Floyd’s Peel Sessions from 1970 has reignited my interest in the group that had experienced a significant lag over the last decade. During high school and early college years they were in heavy rotation on my headphones, and later, my dorm room. Unlike my contemporaries at the time who [...]
Margot & The Nuclear So & So’s – As Tall As Cliffs (Conan)
Margot and The Nuclear So & So’s performed “As Tall As Cliffs” live on Conan O’Brien last night. The track comes via the group’s Animal/Not Animal release(s) this year. It’s one of our favorite tracks of the year, but doesn’t come close visually or humorously to this version.
The band recently stopped by Laundro-Matinee [...]
“Touch Me I’m Going To Scream Pt.2″ – Black Cab Session
Sure it might be old shoe, but I can’t stop watching My Morning Jacket perform “Touch Me I’m Going To Scream Pt.2″ in the back of a Black Cab. I know it takes a long time to load, but let it ride and trust that it be worth it. Definitely looking forward to [...]
Tonight in Madison :: The Gaslight Anthem/Ladyhawk
The Gaslight Anthem make their way to the High Noon Saloon tonight with support from MoB favorites Ladyhawk. I’m honestly pretty green when it comes to this group, as I’ve only recently been turned onto them thanks to high praise from Kyle and Heather. That being said, I’ve gotten through their most recent [...]
Live Download :: Over The Rhine – Majestic (11/15/2008)
If you attended the Over The Rhine + Haley Bonar show at the Majestic Theatre last week you’ll probably want an audio souvenir. Listen or download the whole show here.
Myspace: Over The Rhine
Myspace: Haley Bonar
Daytripping w/The Black Keys :: SoCo Experience Madison
Today, Pitchfork.tv posts part one of a Daytripping session with The Black Keys. Many of you Madison readers were probably in the crowd, and you can catch our photo recap here.
The Black Keys Live at the Crystal Ballroom DVD will be released on November 18th.
Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys will release [...]
Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival Schedule
This weekend the Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival goes down at Chicago’s Congress Theater on Saturday, November 22nd. We’re thrilled to be one of the sponsors of what should be a great day of live music. The line up is anchored with performances by The Avett Brothers, The David Grisman Quintet, Ha Ha [...]
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