Here’s a quick note for any of our readers at Jam In The Dam that HT’s Wade “Wyllys” Wilby will be spinning tonight at Barney’s Uptown in Amsterdam starting at 11PM. Look for all new records from this completely spontaneous performance that promises to 100% crush.
It’s been a crazy day for the Disco Biscuits that started when guitarist Jon Gutwillig injured his wrist in an accident after the group’s show in Albany. The band decided to go on with their scheduled show at the House of Blues in Boston this evening and have turned the gig into a free one with refunds being given to all ticketholders. The group will invite special guests to perform with them for what’s sure to be an incredibly unique performance.
We’ve got a couple of HT staffers at the show that will report on the setlist and offer insights live from the House of Blues. We’ll keep updating the page, so be sure to refresh.
Disco Biscuits
March 19, 2010
House of Blues
Boston, MASet 1: Oname Wa, Park Avenue^, Orch Theme^, Tricycle^ > Uber Glue^, Mirrors^, Helicopters^^ > Gangster^^ > Helicopters^^
Set Two: Show Canceled due to “technical difficulties”
Without Jon Gutwillig
^ – w/ Chris Michetti on guitar, ^^ – w/ Michetti and Joey Zarick
7:45 PM: Check out the audio of the call that ticketholders received from Ticketmaster about tonight’s show…
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This morning, The Internet was buzzing with rumors of a hospital trip for the Disco Biscuits guitarist Jon Gutwillig after last night’s show. Barber addressed the rumors with a posting on his Facebook…
tDB bassist Marc Brownstein has just confirmed the news with an update on his Twitter account that explains that the shows will go on despite Gutwillig’s injury with special guests and references the Triscuits shows that took place when Brownie left the band in 2000…
What we at Hidden Track want to know is, did somebody really pre-order the $100 guided tour of the Air Ducts at the Electric Factory?
Barber broke his wrist after a show at the Electric Factory in 2002 that derailed the band’s momentum for a while. While obviously a show without Barber isn’t the best case scenario, we’re glad to see this weekend’s shows might go on as planned especially since Sunday’s Bisco Power Mission is a benefit for a righteous cause. We’ll update this post with more information as it becomes available. Tonight’s show takes place at the HOB in Boston.
UPDATE: Hidden Track will live blog tonight’s show to keep you up-to-date with all the details of what is sure to be a very unique show.
UPDATE [3PM]: Brownie’s Twitter confirms Sunday’s show will go on. No confirmation about tomorrow’s show in Montclair yet.
UPDATE [4:50PM]: Here’s the official word from the Biscuits…
Last night following the show Jon Gutwillig injured his wrist in an accident. He received immediate medical attention and it was determined that he would need surgery to which he is having this afternoon in New York. Though we expect a speedy recovery, we will need to make the following adjustments to our 5 upcoming shows this weekend:
1. Tonight’s show in Boston WILL take place. Though Jon will not be there, we plan on still rocking out with everyone at the House of Blues. Expect a big party tonight in Boston with special guests and lots of musical treats. Since the band is not at full strength, we are making tonight’s show a free show. Refunds will be available for any ticket purchaser at point of purchase. If you used cash to purchase your tickets, remember to hold onto your ticket stub. PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED TO SHOW YOUR TICKET TO GET INTO TONIGHT’S SHOW BUT YOU WILL STILL BE REFUNDED.
2. Tomorrow night’s show at the Wellmont Theatre is postponed. Because of the circumstances, we though it would be best to do this show later this spring. Details to be announced soon.
3. The Brooklyn Bowl show WILL take place on Sunday. Tom Hamilton is going to fill in for Jon and we are going to make it an extra special night to celebrate the launch of BPM.
4. We will be performing at Ultra Music Festival. We will have an
announcement of the lineup for that show next week.5. The Tractorbeam show will also go ahead as planned. We will have an announcement of the lineup for that show next week.
UPDATE: [5:21PM] Sources close to the band confirm Chris Michetti will be one of the guest musicians joining the Disco Biscuits tonight.
Yesterday, we posted my list of the Ten Best Grateful Dead Bust Outs of All-Time and for this week’s Friday Mix Tape I compiled all of the tracks that were freely available through the Live Music Archive. All of these tracks are from audience recordings which is perfect for our purposes as it’s always nice to hear a crowd go bananas with joy and glee.
This mix starts out with the Hampton ‘86 bust out of Phil on vocals singing Box of Rain. It continues with the blissful Here Comes Sunshine bust out from Compton Terrace in 1992. Next, we’ve got the #1 entry on my list – Unbroken Chain at Philly 15 years ago today. We take it down a notch for a stirring version of Ripple from Landover in 1988 and end things with the dynamic Casey Jones from RFK ‘92. Enjoy!
The Allman Brothers Band @ the United Palace – March 15 and 18
I have a half-written column on the Allman Brothers Band that I’ve kept, sort of knocking around, for a few years now. It’s the one I plan to write when it’s clear the memories have been great but the thrill is gone, and that there’s not really any polish left on the shoe. It’s bound to happen, right? The Allmans, to their credit, seem to be slowly recognizing as much, thanks to scaled-back touring and the de-emphasis – can we just come out and agree there isn’t going to be another album of originals? – on, well, growth.
It hasn’t happened, the column. No matter how gently or artfully I try phrase those thoughts, they still sounds churlish. What other band has given us this much justifiable magic this late into its career, or hell, this late into its third act (or sixth or seventh, depending how you evaluate lineups and general eras)? If this is a band no longer much interested in growth as it is enjoying its twilight in grand fashion, fine. Nothing wrong with that at all, boys. No question you’ve earned it. No question you can still bring the heat.
This year’s March NYC run has felt a little muted, but only from afar. You wouldn’t call it a dearth of buzz and excitement – if you were in the seats for any of the United Palace shows so far, you still heard the roars and felt the radiant energy – but the move uptown, the hangover from last year’s 40th anniversary extravaganza (each show every bit as good as the hype, as those who were there and the Beacon Box will attest), and the decision to cancel the last five nights of the run cast something of a pall. But in two very different shows this week, Monday and Thursday, I found the confirmation I needed: the end is near, but I’d be out of my mind to quit on the Allmans until they say they’re done.
READ ON for more from Chad on the Allmans @ United Palace…
We’re down to the final eight contestants in our bid to crown the best cover among all the Cover Wars winners of the past 12 months. Thanks to everyone who came out to vote in the last round, which featured a couple of close bouts including Built to Spill winning by the smallest of margins over the Foo Fighters. Perpetual Groove gets the award for biggest ass-kicking as they nearly tripled the votes that Primus received.
Let’s take a look at today’s four bouts…
1. Trey Anastasio – Sultans of Swing vs. YARN – Oh! Sweet Nuthin’
2. Built To Spill – Cortez The Killer vs. UM – Can’t You Hear…
3. Phish – The Ballad of Curtis Loew vs. Pearl Jam – Baba O’Riley
4. GUTML – Godzilla vs. PGroove – This Must Be The Place
Four our first matchup, we’ve got Trey Anastasio and TAB’s version of Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits going up against Yarn’s take on the Velvet Underground’s Oh! Sweet Nuthin’…
Trey Anastasio – Sultans of Swing
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READ ON to place your vote on all four Elite 8 matches…
The initial artist announcement for this year’s Gathering of the Vibes has just come out and features an eclectic group of acts. To celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the festival, event organizers have signed up Damian Marley and Nas, Primus, Jimmy Cliff, Rhythm Devils featuring Keller Williams, Umphrey’s McGee, Galactic, Jackie Greene and a slew of other artists.
Take a look at this video for a full list…
Gathering of the Vibes 2010 takes place at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, CT from July 29 to August 1. Tickets are available now for $165. This marks the first announced gig for the soon-to-be-reformed Primus. Other acts of note include Martin Sexton backed by the Ryan Montbleau Band and an incarnation of The Rhythm Devils featuring one-man-band Keller Williams.
What do you think of this initial artist announcement?
On May 11, The National will release their latest collection of brooding, moody smart-rock High Violet
If you missed out on this past Monday’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, you’ll have another chance to watch it on Fuse this Sunday at 5PM. It will be interesting to see what, if anything, Fuse cuts from live broadcast for this re-airing and others to follow.
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Sunday, March 21
As we mentioned last week, Furthur will headline a three-day festival over Memorial Day Weekend at Mountain Aire in Angels Camp, CA. Today, we found out the rest of the lineup. Joining Furthur – who just parted ways with Jay Lane – will be Electric Hot Tuna, Jackie Greene, Galactic, Larry Campbell & Theresa Williams, Mark Karan and Jemimah Puddleduck, The Mother Hips, The Waybacks, Common Rotation with Dan Bern, Carney, Maiden Lane and Blue Light River. Most of those acts have connections to or are former bandmates of Furthur members Bob Weir and Phil Lesh.
GDTSTOO mail order starts tomorrow and runs through March 25. An online preorder starts on Monday at 9AM PST. The public on sale begins one week from today at 10AM through Ticketmaster. Also of note is that GD archivist David Lemieux will be spinning some unreleased music from the vault during special Late Night Shows that will also feature organic food and drink.
