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Happy New Year! Thanks again to everyone who came
out for another great New Year's Eve show at the Fabulous
Fox in Atlanta, GA with Soul Stew Revival. We have event T-shirts
and a very special Jeff Woods NYE poster in stock here at HTN
just waiting for your order!
2009 looks like it is going to be a great year for music, so let's
get right to it, shall we? Ladies and Gentlemen, that day we've
all been waiting for since the 2006 release of Songlines
is finally here – the new Derek Trucks Band album Already
Free is in stock! We're not just being old-fashioned
by calling it an album, we actually have this one available in
vinyl, just as we did with Susan Tedeschi's Back To
the River.
This collection of tunes is the DTB's most complete and
mature musical statement yet, and we can't wait for you
to hear it! This one has everything from sultry funk to stripped
down acoustic blues, all delivered with the style and soul we
have come to expect from the Derek Trucks Band.
For a limited time, anyone who orders Already Free or
any other Derek Trucks merchandise will receive a copy of the
limited edition program from the NYE show, while supplies last.
These programs are a wonderful souvenir, whether you were at the
show or not, and we don't have many left, so click
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Umphrey's conducted a unique pre-sale for this release, where
the more people particpated in the pre-sale, the more music would
be contained on the CD. For years now, Umphrey's McGee have been
blazing their own trail as one of the most innovative and unique
groups in the jam scene. Their intricate compositions, death-defying
without-a-net improvisation, and immaculate musicianship have
helped them reach the top of many "Upcoming Bands To Watch" lists.
Now they have created their most ambitious musical statement yet
with their new CD Mantis, and revolutionized the way music
is distributed in the process.
The CD itself contains software that takes UM fans to a hidden
link where they can download unreleased performances and other
goodies, direct from the band. The more pre-sales, the more goodies
became available – right now the total stands at 55 tracks,
with over four hours of music! Umphrey's always has had a unique
relationship with their fans, and this is one more example of
the band's willingness to try new things and give listeners more
than they bargained for.
For a limited time, Hittin' the Note customers who order
Mantis will get a chance to win a special collector's edition
of this release. This deluxe package, which has already sold out,
features the album on CD and vinyl, a 10th Anniversary DVD on
the band, and a Mantis poster, all in a handsome signed
box, plus much more. In fact, each set includes different special
extras, so no two are alike. You can't buy this collector's edition
online or in stores, so this is a real treat for the lucky winner.
To order Mantis, just click here to place
your order. Meanwhile, check out www.umphreysmcgee.com
for 2009 tour dates and more info. To find out more about Umphrey's
McGee, look for a feature story on them in the next issue of Hittin'
the Note magazine! HTN's Tony Sclafani did a great job of
capturing the essence of one of the most dynamic bands out there,
and we know you'll enjoy it. |
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They're here! We have had downloads of Jaimoe's
Jasssz Band available since before the holidays, but the physical
CDs are now in stock. These fantastic live shows, one from the
Double Down Grill on 1/28/06 and one from the Ed Blackwell Memorial
Concert on 2/27/08, show Jaimoe's jazzier, funkier side.
Disc One of the Double Down Grill show is heavy on the funk, with
great versions of the Meters classics "Cissy Strut"
and "Hey Pockey A-Way," as well as a soulful rendition
of Curtis Mayfield's "People Get Ready." Disc
Two features a mesmerizing take on Wayne Shorter's haunting
"Footprints" and a stellar "In Memory of Elizabeth
Reed" that any Allman Brothers fan will want to hear.
The Ed Blackwell show is more firmly on the jazz side of the ledger,
with songs from jazz legends like pianist Cedar Walton and saxophonist
Dewey Redman, as well as a spectacular version of John Coltrane's
"Impressions." The jazz standard "Softly As
In a Morning Sunrise," popularized by Coltrane on his legendary
Live at the Village Vanguard album, is given a sensitive,
swinging reading, and Joe Zawinul's "Mercy, Mercy,
Mercy" is boisterous and dripping with soul.
Click
here to order these great CDs today, or for more info about
Jaimoe check out his website at www.jaimoe.com. |
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Not
only is this year the 40th Anniversary of the Allman Brothers
Band, it also is the year that the Big House/Allman Brothers Band
Museum will open in Macon, GA. The Big House Foundation has an
exciting evening of entertainment and food lined up for the night
of January 31st at the beautiful Macon Armory.
Vocalist Mike Farris is an electrifying performer, and with his
nine piece band, the Roseland Rhythm Revue, and the fantastic
McCrary sisters this will truly be a "Revival" and a
show not to be missed. Please consider joining us for this great
evening of great music. The BHF is selling half tables for four
at $500, and we have individual tickets for $50 in advance, or
$60 the day of the show. Thank you for making this dream of the
Allman Brothers Museum a reality in 2009.
For further information, or to reserve your table, call Kirsten
West at 478-742-5005 or 478-972-1598, or via email at wendy2321@aol.com. |
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And of course, last but not least, we are excited that dates for
the Allmans at the Beacon Theatre in New York have been announced!
So far there are 10 performances scheduled, from March 9th to
March 21st. With the ABB celebrating their 40th anniversary in
2009, this run is sure to be epic! Stay tuned for more details
about our traditional HTN party (tentatively planned for the afternoon
of Saturday, March 21st) and other events in and around March
Madness at the Beacon.
There has already been a pre-sale for these shows so stay tuned
for details about the regular ticket sales through Ticketmaster.
As always, HTN is not involved in Allman Brothers Band ticketing,
but we wish you all good luck and good seats - see you there!
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Thanks so much for your support in 2008! All of us at Hittin' the Note look forward to celebrating 2009 and the Allman Brothers Band 40th Anniversary!
The Staff at Hittin' the Note magazine and merchandise! |
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