Ellery – Down, Down, Down EP

My favorite husband-and-wife songwriting duo from Cincinnati is at it again… the holiday EP Down, Down, Down from Ellery is out.  This time it’s pay what you want (min $4).  Available for streaming at bandcamp, too.  I generally abhor Christmas music, but this one is pretty darn good.  The first two songs are brand new [...]

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Doug Pinnick, 24-7 Spyz & Fishbone members form A.N.M.

As reported on Blabbermouth…
Jimi Hazel — guitarist, vocalist and producer of acclaimed heavy metal soul band 24-7 SPYZ — has announced the formation of what is now being billed as the “first black supergroup” called A.N.M. (a.k.a. ANTI N***ER MACHINE).
The band’s lineup is as follows:

Doug Pinnick (KING’S X): Vocals
Jimi Hazel (24-7 SPYZ): Guitar, Vocals
Rick Skatore [...]

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Ty Tabor (of King’s X) news…

posted on Ty Tabor’s website…
Ty Tabor (King’s X), John Myung (Dream Theater), and Rod Morgenstein (tons of bands) are discussing the possibility of recording a new Jelly Jam album in 2010. This would be their third release as The Jelly Jam and their fifth overall release together. More news coming soon!  [Editor's note: yay!  The [...]

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Megadeth, Slayer & Testament 2010!

I’m heading out on a short vacation; so no major blogs for the next few days… next concert is The Swell Season next Monday.  For the time being, there’s a new tour hitting the road next winter… Megadeth, Slayer and special guests Testament!  Holy cow!!! I’ve seen all three of these bands before, but it’s [...]

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Digital Noise Academy is Melting Inside

So, the Digital Noise Academy dropped the “Los Angeles” from the front of their name… it’s been a while since there’s been any activity to report, but yesterday they posted their new official video for “Melting Inside“…

The DNA is Ken Andrews (coincidentally brought up in my Puscifer live show review from [...]

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RAZR13 + Pinnick / Fear Factory

So, for Veteran’s Day, here’s some rock news from some… um… rock veterans?
First, in order of awesomest news… King’s X frontman Doug “dUg” Pinnick and the band that he lent vocal duties to, RAZR 13, is finally releasing their debut album.  I wrote about this back in July, but now they’ve got the whole album [...]

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C is for…

The new digital only Puscifer EP is out now… get it on Amazon or iTunes.

The tour is underway and hits Portland’s Roseland Theater this coming weekend… woot!  I’ll be at the Saturday & Monday shows.
~Dan – np: Puscifer – C is For…

no free downloads, mp3, or torrents available here

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Sufjan Steven’s “States a gimmick”

I think deep down, we all knew this was the case… here’s Sufjan Stevens from a recent Guardian article…
“I have no qualms about admitting [the Fifty States project]
was a promotional gimmick.”
Oh well… I’ve heard some of his new stuff, and it’s delightful.  So, regardless of statehood, I’m looking forward to more Sufjan.
~Dan – np: Peter Mulvey [...]

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Fanfarlo Tour / more Einziger compositions

Sigh… I’ll miss the Fanfarlo Fall 2009 North American Tour due to vacation.  Boo…   Their record, Reservoir, is great!  I’m bummed I’ll miss their Portland show, but all things considered this year, I can’t really complain much about a “lack of shows.”
Fanfarlo’s Fall 2009 Tour Dates

Schubas Tavern, Chicago IL – November [...]

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U2 360° Tour 2010

Not that I need to add anything to the U2 internet coverage rockpile… but the fact that they’re playing a PacNW date (in 2010) is happiness for me…

6 June, 2010 – Anaheim, CA – Angel Stadium
12 June, 2010 – Denver, CO – Invesco Field
16 June, 2010 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Coliseum
20 June, 2010 – [...]

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Reptet 7″ / Glen mashup video

Seattle jazz band Reptet has a new 7″ vinyl out called Agendacide.  It’s available in vinyl/mp3 and mp3-only versions via the Reptet website, CDBaby, or (I expect eventually) the Monktail Creative Music Concern’s webpage.  They’re headed out on a West Coast tour (that I won’t be able to catch this time, unfortunately):

October 29, 2009 [...]

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I’m never gonna know you now…

…but I’m gonna love you anyhow.

Thank you again for the music.  I wish you didn’t have to go so soon.
xo
~Dan

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Faith No More – U.S. Tour is in the planning phase…

Um… kick ass… Faith No More is planning a U.S. Tour as I type this… as reported on BrooklynVegan, here’s a repost of bassist Billy Gould’s tweet…

Stoked,
~Dan

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MMW’s Radiolarians boxset

So, I was skeptical of the Radiolarians: The Evolutionary Set for the three great jam/jazz albums that I already had, until I saw what Medeski Martin & Wood were offering in the boxset… all three CDs, a remix CD, a live album, a double vinyl with choice cuts, and a DVD…
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Plus… pre-order by 11/10/09 [...]

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Glen Phillips’ “Little Bunny Foo Foo”

Yet again, Glen Phillips is releasing stuff at the end of the year via the Bandcamp website.  Heck, if this year ends up like last year (with the fantastic Plover and RemoteTreeChildren records), I’ll be happy to drop some more coin for some more Glen.  Here is his latest, silly ditty:

http://glenphillips.bandcamp.com/track/little-bunny-foo-foo
Go get this song now… [...]

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Portland Jazz Fest 2010 – huzzah!!!

OYG!  The headlining line-up for this coming year’s Portland Jazz Festival is rad.

Thursday, February 25, 7:30pm, Hilton Pavilion Ballroom, Luciana Souza
Friday, February 26, 7:30pm, Newmark Theater, Mingus Big Band
Friday, February 26, 9:30 pm, Norse Hall, In The Country
Saturday, February 27, 3:00pm, Norse Hall, Trygve Seim & Frode Haltli
Saturday, February 27, 7:30pm, Newmark Theater, Dave Holland [...]

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Nellie McKay is adorable

As Family Guy’s Peter Griffin would say… Nellie McKay’s latest is frickin’ sweet.  It came out on Tuesday (10/13/09), and its 13 tracks are great!  You can hear a glimpse streaming over at nelliemckay.com.  Here’s a promo “making of” video (click picture):

Normal As Blueberry Pie is Nellie’s Doris Day tribute album with the quite cute album [...]

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Puscifer EP (Nov 10)

As reported on TOOL’s website, Maynard James Keenan is releasing a digital only Puscifer EP on November 10, 2009…

~Dan -  np: McTuff on Jazz NW 10/11/09
Puscifer Tour Dates:

10/29, Las Vegas, NV (The Pearl, Palms Casino)
10/31, San Diego, CA (Spreckels Theatre)
11/1, San Diego, CA (Spreckels Theatre)
11/4, Oakland, CA (Fox Oakland Theater)
11/5, Oakland, CA (Fox Oakland Theater)
11/7, [...]

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Nuno & Jason Segel (How I Met Your Mother)

Nuno Bettencourt (of rock band Extreme) is starring in a music video with Jason Segel for the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother. Known for their love affair with “songs that are awesome,” HIMYM have re-created the famous Extreme video “More Than Words.” Other cast members including Neil Patrick Harris, Cobie Smulders, Alyson Hannigan [...]

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dredg & Salmon Rushdie

One of my favorite rock bands around right now is dredg.  I’ve seen them twice this year, and their 2009 album The Pariah, The Parrot, The Delusion is at this time the easiest pick for album of the year for me.  Easiest.  It’s fantastic.  The aforementioned album is a concept album inspired by Salmon Rushdie’s [...]

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