Including a beautiful take on Kate’s classic …
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Category: y2k rock
Umphrey’s McGee Covers Rush’s ‘Limelight’ In New York City ~ Jake’s guitarwork is smokin!
Umphrey’s McGee concluded a two-night stand at the Beacon Theatre in New York City over the weekend with a show that included a debut cover of “Limelight” by Rush.
Source: Umphrey’s McGee Covers Rush’s ‘Limelight’ And Welcomes Mike & Leni Stern In New York City
Billy Strings Honors Jerry Garcia At The Capitol Theatre
Billy Strings paid tribute to Jerry Garcia at one of the Grateful Dead guitarist’s favorite haunts, The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York.
Source: Billy Strings Honors Jerry Garcia At The Capitol Theatre
Voyager
Kathleen Edwards releases her 4th — any my second favorite Kathleen Edwards album — on January 17, 2012. The album’s produced by Kathleen and Wisco’s own Justin Vernon of Bon Iver.
The Hardcore Troubadour
Steve Earle. b. January 17, 1955
Drive-By Truckers – “Thoughts And Prayers”
New album coming!
Today, the band has shared another of their songs — one that, on title alone, has probably been the most anticipated song from the new LP.
Source: Drive-By Truckers – “Thoughts And Prayers” – Stereogum
Rock n’ Grohl
Happy birthday, Dave …
BTW … Dave’s 51 — but I like this playlist from last year.
ICYMI ~ Saint Motel on Kimmel
Mike Campbell Announces Debut LP with The Dirty Knobs, U.S. Tour Dates
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell is hitting the road in March to promote the debut LP by his band The Dirty Knobs.
It’s good to have him back. Very good.
Source: Mike Campbell Announces Debut LP with The Dirty Knobs, U.S. Tour Dates – Rolling Stone
Contra
Generally considered one of the best albums of the 2010’s, Vampire Weekend release their sophomore album on January 12 2010.
The title is a reference to the Nicaraguan counter-revolutionaries. And, there’s a whole story behind “the Contra Girl,” too …