- Asheville Music Jamboree With Gov't Mule and More!
- New T-shirts and Spring Cleaning Sale!
- The Disco Biscuits Head South!
- Wanee Festival Update!
- Wanee Pre-Party April 9th in Atlanta
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Asheville, North Carolina has a special place in Warren Haynes' big heart. Not only is it Warren's hometown, for the past 19 years it has been the site of the annual Christmas Jam to benefit Habitat for Humanity. This year Warren and Gov't Mule return to Asheville for a rare mid-year treat, as the Mule headline the second annual Asheville Music Jamboree! This will take place on Memorial Day Weekend, May 23rd-25th, at the beautiful Deerfields Retreat 20 miles south of Asheville. Deerfields features nearly 1000 acres of gorgeous, undisturbed nature. Apple orchards, mature shade trees, lush grass, hiking trails, wooded camping areas, streams, ponds, and gorgeous mountain views make this an extraordinary music venue. With only 2500 tickets being made available, crowding is a non-issue.
Besides the Mule closing down the show on Sunday, don't miss reggae legend Burning Spear, the greasy New Orleans grooves of Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, and legendary songwriter James McMurtry, plus many more great artists. One highlight should be the versatile one-man-band Keller Williams jamming with bluegrass legends Larry and Jenny Keel, a rare combo called Keller and the Keels.
AMJam encourages parents to bring their children and enjoy the festivities. There's a secured family camping area with enforced quiet times, a robust Kids' Universe full of daily activities, and a Sunday costume parade that'll bring all youngsters right up on the main stage. Children 12 years old and under get in free with a paying adult, and those ages 13 to 15 can purchase half-price tickets. Much like Warren's Christmas Jam, a portion of proceeds will go to charity, meaning that it's not only a good time, it's all for a good cause. Click here for more details, or to buy tickets! |
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Spring is a time for new things, so it's only appropriate that we have some new merchandise to share with you! Check out the groovy new 2008 version of the ABB classic mushroom T-shirt, done in midnight sky blue and gold. We've also got a very interesting ABB song title T-shirt designed around the classic mushroom that represents our favorite ABB songs here at Hittin' the Note. We've got some Mountain Jammy PJs that are guaranteed to provide peachy dreams to every allmaniac and be sure to check out our two fleece lined sweatshirts in late winter/early spring pastel colors. Last but not least, we have a top-of-the-line CD case with the HTN logo on the top just for you - because music matters! Click here to find out more, or to place your order! |
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Spring also means it's time to hit the beach, and no self-respecting beach bum would do so without one of our super-snazzy beach towels! These towels feature the front and back cover artwork from Eat a Peach, and the best part is that they are on sale! For a limited time you can get the set for $40, and individual towels for $25. Order now and have them in time for Wanee! |
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Spring is also a time for spring cleaning, and we still have a few 2007 shirts on the shelf, so it must be time for the HTN Spring Clearance Extravaganza! For a limited time we'll be selling all of our 2007 Beacon and summer tour shirts for a reduced price. This is a limited time offer, and will expire at the end of April, so get 'em while they're hot! Click here for our Ludlow Garage Sale! |
When the Disco Biscuits first started playing college parties around Philadelphia in the mid-'90s, they were a fairly unknown band trying to fuse the seemingly divergent worlds of electronic dance music and live jamming.
Fast forward ten years, and the Biscuits have become one of the biggest live draws on the concert circuit. Their Camp Bisco festival has become a huge yearly event, they are regulars at festivals like Bonnaroo, and they have become one of the premier purveyors of late-night club shows.
How did they do it? They did it by combining danceable, party ready beats with ambitious compositions, fearless improvisation and dedication to their craft. What other jamtronica band would attempt an arrangement of classical tunes like Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, or Rossini's The Thieving Magpie? Who else in the jamband world extends improvisation to the very structure of songs, sometimes playing them backwards or "inverted?" The band has even been known to start a song at one show and finish it at the next show. The Disco Biscuits are known for breaking all the rules of music, but at the same time, an intense musicality is always present when they play.
Drummer Sam Altman decided to leave the band three years ago to go to medical school, which presented a huge challenge to a band built on a solid foundation of steady beats. Allen Aucoin, known to many HTN readers for his playing in the Skydogs, came to the rescue, and many Bisco fans now think the band is playing better than ever.
Those of you in the Southeast have a chance to see this cutting-edge band in person, as the group does an extended tour through the South in April. Click on the image to the right for more information, including how to buy tickets, or click here. |
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Disco Biscuits Southeast Tour Dates
4/15/08 State Theater Falls Church, VA
4/16/08 the Music Farm Charleston, SC
4/17/08 Neighborhood Theater Charlotte, NC
4/18/08 Georgia Theater Athens, GA
4/19/08 Georgia Theater Athens, GA
4/20/08 Orange Peel Asheville, NC
4/22/08 Jupiter Bar and Grill Tuscaloosa, AL
4/23/08 McAlister Auditorium New Orleans, LA
4/25/08 Tipitinas New Orleans, LA
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Many of you have already heard the news: due to health issues, Gregg Allman will not be able to play at the Wanee Festival this year, and as a result the Allman Brothers Band will not be performing. However, we are happy to report that the festival is still on! There will be extra sets played to help fill out the weekend's entertainment, and a great weekend of fun and music is guaranteed for all. Gov't Mule will be closing the Peach Stage Friday night with a full 2.5-hour concert set and JUST ANNOUNCED: the Saturday night Peach Stage will be closed by the WANEE FAMILY JAM prior to the festivals traditional closing Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi: Soul Stew Revival MIDNIGHT JAM on the Mushroom Stage. Don't miss Bob Weir and Ratdog, Levon Helm Band, moe., Oteil and the Peacemakers, JJ Grey and Mofro and all the other scheduled bands that will also be appearing! For further information please go to www.waneefestival.com.
Festival tickets will be $150.00 for two days inclusive of camping and on Monday, March 31. One day tickets will be available for $85.00 plus applicable surcharge. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. |
If you want to get the party started right, you might want to stop by the 5 Spot in the Little 5 Points neighborhood of Atlanta on Wednesday April 9th. Our friends at INIO Music (see www.iniomusic.com for details) are putting on a special showcase to whet your appetite for Wanee. Guitarist extraordinaire and local Atlanta legend Barry Richman will be there, and saxophone master Tomas Ramirez will add his own brand of demented jazz-funk. Some of the finest musicians in Atlanta will be there, including keyboard master Tom Grose, bassist Neil Fountain and drummer Marcus Williams. Lots of jamming and special guests are expected, so you don't want to miss this one! For tickets, directions and more info please click here.
We're also proud to announce that Atlanta blues legend and longtime HTN favorite Donna Hopkins will be opening for Robert Cray at Atlanta's Center Stage on Thursday April 10th. If you haven't left for Wanee yet by then, it should be a great show, and a wonderful opportunity for Donna to reach a new audience of blues fans. Click here for tickets! |
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Thank you for your support of Hittin'the Note, and all the wonderful music we bring to you. Keep your eyes and ears open for more new, happening items, and support live music whenever you can.
The Staff at Hittin' the Note magazine and merchandise! |
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