Bob Dylan's Christmas Album

Here is samples of Bob's new Christmas album due out on October 13th. I don't about you, but this whole thing is rather weird to me.

The Butthole Surfers - ‘Tegentonen Festival’ May 10, 1986

To help celebrate The Butthole Surfers reuniting for a tour, here is great sounding FM source recording. The concert takes place at The Paradiso, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. I hope to see some of you on the 26th at The Masquerade.

Set list:
DJ intro
Creep in the Cellar
Sweat Loaf
Johnny Smoke
Cherub
Pittsburg to Lebanon
No Rule
100 Million
U.S.S.A
Comb
Mark Says Alright
Moving to Florida
Bryce canyon
The Shah Sleeps in Lee Harvey’s Grave
DJ Outro

***BHS 05-10-1986***

The Beatles' Yellow Submarine 3D in the pipeline?

Disney are discussing a plan to make a 3D version of The Beatles film ‘Yellow Submarine’ with Robert Zemeckis, the man behind the 2009 3D remake of ‘A Christmas Carol’.

Disney would like the film to be released in 2012 - possibly to coincide with the London Olympics - rumours suggest.

Talks are currently going on to secure the rights to use 16 Beatles songs.

Source: Uncut Magazine

J Geils Band - Fillmore East NY 06-27-1971

You gotta love The J Geils Band. Peter Wolf, the quick witted lead singer. Magic Dick tears it up on the harmonica. And the rest of the band pulls it all together into a power house, or powder keg. Being from Boston, my home town, I grew up listening to them. Peter Wolf was a DJ on the best rock station in New England WBCN. Which I just recently found out no longer rules the air waves. It's kinda sad that BCN is done. They to me represented what real rock radio was about. No play lists, and foul mouthed DJ's whacked out on god knows what.
This is an FM recording live at the Fillmore East. It sounds great, and the band plays some real gems. So, light one up, and start tearing up the carpet.

Set List:
1. Bill Graham Introduction
2. New York City Breakdown
3. Wait
4. First I Look At The Purse
5. Whammer Jammer
6. Homework
7. Pack Fair And Square
8. Cruisin' For A Love
9. Serves You Right To Suffer
10. Hard Drivin' Man
11. Thank You Staff & Bill Graham
12. People
13. It Ain't What You Do (It's How You Do It)
14. Outro Jam

***J Geils Band***

Les Paul - RIP

Paul, 94, the guitarist and inventor who changed the course of music with the electric guitar and multitrack recording and had a string of hits, died, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009 in White Plains, N.Y., according to Gibson Guitar. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, file)

Paul McCartney At Fenway 2009-08-06

This is a great sounding audience recording from Thursday night. Paul McCartney at Fenway Park Boston, MA. Recorded From Section A4 Row 11 by Flying Gonz & Daughter. I just want give a big thanks for recording and sharing this with us. You did a wonderful job. From the videos that I've seen so far from this show, Paul doesn't hold back. He's got pyrotechnics, huge video screens, tons of lights, lazers and fireworks. Quite an amazing concert. People got a full on show with over 30 songs and 2 encores. Check it out.

Setlist:
01 Drive my Car
02 Jet
03 Only Mama Knows
04 Flaming Pie
05 Got To Get You Into My Life
06 Let Me Roll It/Foxy Lady
07 Highway
08 Long and Winding Road
09 My Love
10 Blackbird
11 Here Today
12 Dance Tonight
13 Calico Skies
14 Mrs Vandebilt
15 Eleanor Rigby
16 Sing The Changes
17 Band On The Run
18 Back In The USSR
19 I'm Down
20 Something
21 I've Got A Feeling
22 Paperback Writer
23 A Day In The Life/Give Peace A Chance
24 Let It Be
25 Live And Let Die
26 Hey Jude
27 crowd
Encore 1:
28 Day Tripper
29 Lady Madonna
30 I Saw Her Standing There
31 Crowd
Encore 2:
32 Yesterday
33 Helter Skelter
34 Get Back
35 Sgt Pepper's reprise/ The End

***Paul at Fenway***

Os Mutantes North American Tour

Good news for all you Tropicália fans. Not only will the Os Mutantes be releasing a new album. We will also get a tour to back it. Its been over 35 years since they have released new music. The album titled Haih or Amortecedor should be out the first week of September, on the Anti- record label. The tour will start at the end of August in Los Angeles. I hope to see some of you in Atlanta at the Variety Playhouse. If you haven't heard them live before, you can check them out here: The Os Mutantes Live in Seattle, WA 2006-07-26. This was the first tour they ever did in The United States. This is definitely something exciting to look forward too.

Tour Dates:

08.28.09 - Los Angeles, CA - The Echoplex
08.29.09 - San Francisco, CA - Outside Lands Festival
09.01.09 - Redway, CA - Mateel Community Center
09.02.09 - Portland, OR - Aladdin Theater
09.03.09 - Vancouver, BC - The Commodore Ballroom
09.04.09 - Bellingham, WA - The Nightlight
09.05.09 - Seattle, WA - Bumbershoot Festival
09.19.09 - Yosemite, CA - Symbiosis Fest
09.24.09 - Denver, CO - Cervantes
09.25.09 - Omaha, NE - Waiting Room
09.26.09 - Minneapolis, MN - Cedar Cultural Ctr.
09.30.09 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom
10.04.09 - Boston, MA - Sommerville Theater
10.08.09 - New York, NY - Webster Theater
10.09.09 - Pittsburgh, PN - Mr. Smalls
10.10.09 - Columbus, OH - Capitol Theater
10.11.09 - Lexington, KY - WRFL Fest
10.13.09 - Tampa, FL - Skipper’s
10.14.09 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
10.16.09 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse
10.17.09 - New Orleans, LA - Tipitina’s
10.18.09 - Austin, TX - La Zona Rosa

Led Zeppelin - 1969-01-11 Fillmore West

OK, first off this is supposedly the earliest known soundboard recording of Led Zeppelin. They are the supporting act for Country Joe and The Fish at The Fillmore West, San Fransisco. Taj Mahal was the opening act. To me it's kinda of a weird pairing of bands, but hell I like them all. The Country Joe portion of this concert is officially released. I have it, and really enjoy the album. Comparing the official release of Country Joe and this soundboard of Led Zeppelin. The sound is pretty damn good. It just doesn't have that extra mastering polish. Either way it's a must have for all die-hards, and everyone else. I don't consider myself to be a die-hard, and I love this recording.

Set List:

I Can't Quit You
Dazed And Confused
You Shook Me
How Many More Times
Communication Breakdown

***Led Zep 1969-01-11***

New Riders Of The Purple Sage - 12/2/71 Boston Music Hall, MA

Here is some amazing sounding psychedelic country rock. The New Riders of the Purple Sage opened for The Grateful Dead at the Boston Music Hall. This was a mind blowing night. If you don't have The Dead portion of this show, I highly recommend it. With the recent passing of John "Marmaduke" Dawson, I thought this would be a great show to remember his talent by. This soundboard recording comes from Jerry Moore, who also passed away in June. Jerry Moore is well known in the Dead community, for his amazing concert recordings. Both of these guys are greatly missed. Fortunately for us, their psychedelic contributions will be cherished for many years to come.

Set List:
Workingman's Blues
Rainbow
Swinging Doors
I Don't Know You
Henry
Dirty Business
Hello, Mary Lou
Only Daddy That'll Walk The Line
Glendale Train
Sailing
Portland Woman
Fair Chance To Know
Sweet Lovin' One
Louisiana Lady
Willy And The Hand Jive

***NRPS 1971-12-02***

JOHN "MARMADUKE" DAWSON (1945-2009)

1945-2009

John passed away peacefully on July 21, 2009 at the age of 64 in Mexico, where he had retired several years ago. It is with great sadness that we relay this news, and extend our deepest condolences to his family and all his many fans out there.

His songs inspired us in so many ways. His energy, passion and commitment to the New Riders brought us all so much joy over the years. We can all be thankful that his music and legacy will live on forever.

Source: New Riders of the Purple Sage Website

Pink Floyd "Moonhead" -1969- Unreleased Pink Floyd

Description from YouTube of clip: “An instrumental piece used for a tv-programme on the evening of the first moon landing July 20, 1969. uninterrupted.”

This clip was apparently made by a fan in an attempt to simulate what s/he’d seen. The footage here is from a 1972 landing, the audio is from a bootleg recording of the TV broadcast.

David Gilmour tells The Guardian:

“We were in a BBC TV studio jamming to the landing. It was a live broadcast, and there was a panel of scientists on one side of the studio, with us on the other. I was 23.

“The programming was a little looser in those days, and if a producer of a late-night programme felt like it, they would do something a bit off the wall. Funnily enough I’ve never really heard it since, but it is on YouTube. They were broadcasting the moon landing and they thought that to provide a bit of a break they would show us jamming. It was only about five minutes long. The song was called Moonhead — it’s a nice, atmospheric, spacey 12-bar blues.”

More from David Gilmour at The Guardian, here.

More coverage at the New York Times

Source: Author Magazine

Ratdog at The Masquerade July 17-18th.

This should make for a fun weekend. I have the great fortune of living about ten feet away. Which should make for one hell of a party. I'm not a big fan of Moe, but that's alright. I can work around that. I got a hash ball the size of my eyeball, and a fridge full of beer. Hope to see you there, for the some of the good times.

It's A Beautiful Day -Fillmore West-San Francisco, CA 5/23-25/68

Here are three amazing soundboards from three amazing nights, at The Fillmore West, in San Francisco. It's A Beautiful Day opened for The Yardbirds every night. If you haven't had a chance to hear them, this is a great place to start. These shows came before they released their first self titled album in 1969. This San Fransisco band has all the psychedelia you need, to keep you warm at night. They combine a original mix of Blues, Folk, Rock and of coarse Psychedelic music. I didn't know a lot about these ladies and gentlemen, until the last year or so. And honestly, I have know idea how they slipped by. I feel lucky to be introduced to something old that is new to me. I hope it turns out that way for you.

Set List:

5/23/68
1. Intro > Jam 10:32
2. Wasted Union Blues 12:19
3. White Bird 6:48
4. Hot Summer Day 11:02
5. Countryside 5:19

5/24/68
1. Jam > Bombay Calling 10:08
2. Wasted Union Blues 11:43
3. White Bird 6:41
4. Hot Summer Day 10:29
5. Countryside 5:20

5/25/68
1. 0:14
2. Wasted Union Blues 11:32
3. White Bird 6:39
4. Hot Summer Day 11:48
5. Love For You > 2:28
6. Bulgaria > 5:53
7. Love For You 1:52
8. Heavy Changes 9:48
9. Time Is 5:33

***It's A Beautiful Day 5/23,24/1968***part1
***It's A Beautiful Day 5/25/1968***part 2

Syd Barret - Dawn of the Piper

It's been three years since the passing of this great Psychedelic Pioneer. Here is a really strong compilation of music from both his Pink Floyd and his solo career. If you are hardcore about Syd Barret you have probably heard it all before. It's just nice to hear some of these alternate takes put together for a new listening experience. I thought it would make a nice listen on July 7th, the day of his passing.

***Syd Barret Dawn of the Piper***

And a little something on the lighter side.

Spectrum - Live at Cooper's Ale Works May 6, 2009

To help celebrate Spectrum's new EP "War Sucks." Here is a spectacular recording of them playing at Cooper's Ale Works in Nevada City, California. This is a matrix recording, which blends together an audience and soundboard recording. If you are not familiar with Spectrum, it's Pete Kember's band. He was one of the original members of Spacemen 3. It's a great band worth checking out. On tour he plays a few songs from the Spacemen 3 era, just like Jason Pearce of Spiritualized. Actually, you'll notice a few on this recording like Suicide and Transparent Radiation. And man, he really takes his songs to a tripped out space. The intro alone is over thirty minute of pure psychedelia. Amazing head music.

Set List:

Intro
Mary
Transparent Radiation
Set Me Free
How You Satisfy Me
When Tomorrow Hits
Revolution
War Sucks (instrumental version)
Suicide

***Spectrum 2009/5/6***

Apparently, the current link is not working correctly. I'm in the process of adding a new link. It will be up in a few moments. Hold tight.

New Link: ***Spectrum 2009-05-06***