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Review: Carbon Leaf Return to Phoenix
It was a terrific show last night at Phoenix's Rhythm Room with Carbon Leaf returing to the Valley for the first time in over two years.
The show began with Trevor Hall, who'd been opening for Carbon Leaf's shows the previous few weeks, and who got the audience moving to his jammy reggae-tinged songs. When Carbon Leaf took the stage, it was to an impressive Monday night crowd.
The band kept the mood up all night, infusing even slower numbers with an energy that kept things rolling. Lead guitarist Carter Gravatt, looking a bit like a young Eric Clapton, deftly switched between his various guitars and mandolin, and staying on top of an effects setup larger than some NASA control panels. Bassist Jon Markel, who joined the band late last year, also added a tremendous depth to the the sound.
The center of attention, though, was inevitably frontman Barry Privett, whose earnest vocals, great crowd rapport, and propensity for Michael Stipe-ish gesticulation enlivened every song. The set veered from the band's older fan favorites like "The Boxer" and "Life Less Ordinary" to tracks off their new album Nothing Rhymes with Woman, particularly the single "Miss Hollywood."
Mid-show the band opted to do a few songs "Grand Ole Opry style," with stripped down acoustic arrangements around a single microphone. Included was a beautifully harmonized version of their rare live tune "7 Brides for 7 Sinners":
Later in the show, following an encore break, the band came to the stage front for a completely un-amplified rendition of "Learn to Fly." It took the crowd a bit to figure out that the band's silent presence at the front of the stage was not them fishing for "Mary Mac" shout-out requests, but when they finally launched inot it, it was impressive to see how simple and compelling a completely a capella song could be in a 200-person venue.
While the crowd never got their "Mary Mac" they instead were treated to a fantastic, rollicking rendition of Led Zeppelin's "Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp," complete with coordinated clapping. For the final number, Carbon Leaf invited Trevor Hall and his band back up for an extended "Let Your Trouble's Roll By," that slowly built into a crashing, immersive sing-along.
It was a fantastic night and, if Privett is to be believed, we won't have to wait two years for another.
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Beck & Friends Announce the Record Club
The nebulous Beck has announced his latest pet project, the Record Club. The effort will team Beck with musical friends like MGMT, Jamie Lidell and others to rework and record an album in a single day, without any previous rehearsals or arrangements.
The first effort will be the classic The Velvet Underground & Nico. Once recorded, tracks from the project will be added weekly to beck.com, as well as the sites of participating musicians.
For updates and tracks, check beck.com.
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Conor Oberst, Jim James and M. Ward form Monsters of Folk
Supergroups seem to be all the rage, so it's not surprising that a group of simpatico artists who toured together successfully would give it a whirl.
"Monsters of Folk" was the nickname given to Jim James of My Morning Jacket, M.Ward of She & Him, and Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis of Bright Eyes when they toured together in 2004. Now, the foursome has adopted the moniker and is releasing an album on September 22, 2009.
The four have been recording over the last two years piecemeal as each member's schedule allowed.
Story and tracklisting here.
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Sunday Special At The Sail Inn - All For Charity
It's a short week and we here at Creamy Radio know you're already trying to figure out what to do next weekend. If so check out the Sunday Special at your own Sail Inn live Music Venue. Benefitting our friends over at Ear Candy Charity, the event is going all day and featuring some of the best local acts, all benefiting music programs for children and schools across the Valley!!!
They're featuring some of our favorite local acts and the whole thing is only $10, you can't go wrong with that for charity. Check out the lineup below or we'll see you out there on Sunday!!!
3:00 - The Noodles - with special Half Time showcase from Sage Gentle Wing
7:00 - Matthew Reveles
8:00 - Dry River Yacht Club
9:00 - Black Carl
10:00 - Harlem Shakes
11:00 - BVR
Cheers!!!
Posted by Dog on Tuesday, May 26 @ GMT
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Weekly News Wrap-Up
Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament mugged outside Atlanta Studio- Story | Video
Wilco streaming new album on their website - Story
Coldplay releases 9-track live album as free download - Story
Jane's Addiction's Perry Farrell injured during performance - Story
Dangermouse and Sparklehorse release blank CD - Story
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New Music Flowing Here At Creamy Radio
The month of May is off to a huge start here at Creamy Radio. We've got tons of new music hitting the rotation you know and love. Check out album tracks you can hear but not yet buy from Phoenix (out May 26th) and the new double disc from Iron and Wine (out May 19th).
Striking your musical fancy yet?
Also find fetching tunes from Ben Harper and the Relentless7, the new Jill Sobule (it's her best in recent memory), Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band channeling the Jayhawks, the latest from Cracker featuring such guests as Adam Duritz and Patterson Hood, the new Bob Dylan (he's Bob Dylan folks) and the new Indigo Girls in a worthy and long awaited return.
Too many big names? Looking for the Indies you've never heard of? We're spinning those too...
Check out Rocco DeLuca and the Burden, John Doe and the Sadies, The Felice Brothers and then we've got Aussie pop songster Ben Lee. And of course a recent favorite of mine, Camera Obscura with their classic Big Sound beauty.
And I haven't even mentioned current local Phoenix favorites Dear and the Headlights and Black Carl...
From the Mainstream to the Indie Scene the new music you've been looking for is here at Creamy Radio.
Posted by Dog on Wednesday, May 13 @ GMT
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Flaming Lips Double-Album Slated for Late Summer Release
Inspired by such lengthy classics as the Beatles White Album and Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffitti he Flaming Lips are in the midst of recording their first double-album. The album would be their first since 2006's At
War with the Mystics.
The band has already recorded several songs, and will be finishing recording around their limited summer tour dates, which they kicked off this year at McDowell Mountain Music Festival.
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White Stripes to return in 2010?
Jack White likes to spread himself around. Following the White Stripes crash landing onto the music scene several years ago, he hasn't rested on his laurels as a critical darling. In addition to six White Stripes albums, he joined up with the equally lauded Raconteurs with Brendan Benson for two albums, starred in films like Cold Mountain and Walk Hard, produced albums for folks like Loretta Lynn, and recently announced he will be the drummer for another project, the Dead Weather.
With all this going on, and following a Stripes 2007 tour that got canceled due to anxiety issues with drummer Meg White, many wondered if the White Stripes were no more. But Jack White said recently that Meg was working through her issues and that fans could see a new album possibly next year.
Stripes in 2010? Let's hope so.
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MMMF 2009 Final Thoughts From Dog
With our booth and stage finally shut down Saturday night we
headed for the stage just as The Flaming Lips began their set with Race for the
Prize. A sweeping, beautiful song about two scientists attempting to find a
cure for a disease. "Two scientists were racing, for the good of all mankind"
could not be a better lyrical opening for the final headliner playing a cultural
festival with all the proceeds benefiting local children's charities. The
weight of all the work faded away as we were once more simply a part of the great
community that comes together every year in Scottsdale, AZ watching the spectacle
unfold as we neared the stage. The work was behind and as much as my feet had
hurt 10 minutes before the joy of the moment allowed that to fade with every
step closer to my friends and family.
We’ve been proud to be a part of the McDowell Mountain Music
Festival for four years now. Every year things keep getting better. Bringing
this great musical event to the fans every year in the name of charity takes
more than a village. It takes a whole community of people who deserve more
recognition that many of them will ever allow. And I also must say are some of
the finest people to work with, from the start of our planning months ago to
the final shot with the team late Saturday night after the crowds had filtered
out… John, Heather, Kelly, Michelle, Tricia, Chris, Marc, Alan, Wimberly: THANK YOU!!! And many more I can’t remember off hand deserve all of our support and
appreciation for what they do. THANK YOU!!!
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More MMMF Pics Than You Can Do A Hippie Shake At
We've got a bunch of MMMF pics below and on our Facebook. You can also catch tons of pictures straight from the festival both on their Facebook (become a fan while you're there) and over here at Picture This Phoenix.
We'd like to thank all the good folks at MMMF for posting these great shots. Ah, recent memories...
Posted by Dog on Wednesday, April 29 @ GMT
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