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July 2013 Music Calendar

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July 2013 Music Calendar

Calendar updated daily!

FESTIVALS

Celebrate Brooklyn!: One of New York City’s longest running, free, outdoor performing arts festivals. Launched in 1979, as a catalyst for Brooklyn’s performing arts scene and to bring people back into Prospect Park after years of neglect, Celebrate Brooklyn has been an anchor in the park’s revitalization and has become one of the city’s foremost summer cultural attractions. Over the course of its history Celebrate Brooklyn has presented over 1,700 artists and ensembles reflective of the borough’s diversity, ranging from internationally acclaimed performers to emerging, cutting-edge artists.

Central Park’s Summer Stage: An annual, free performing arts summer festival founded in 1986 which takes place at Rumsey Play field in Manhattan, New York City’s Central Park and, since 2010, in parks throughout the five boroughs of New York City.

“In a city happily inundated with summertime cultural offerings, the SummerStage festival stands alone for its dizzying array of options, its local enthusiasm, and its general aura of awe. This year spreads more than 100 free performances across 17 parks in all five boroughs.” The New York Times

Lowdown Hudson Blues Festival (New York, NY): Calling all jazz fans! The third annual Lowdown Hudson Blues Festival at Brookfield Place (formerly the World Financial Center) features some top notch jazz performers: B.B King, Los Lobos, Los Lonely Boys, Alejandro Escovedo and The James Hunter Six. The festival is FREE and takes place on July 10th and 11th. – See more at: http://www.metro.us/newyork/events/lowdown-hudson-blues-festival#sthash.bUp5N2Sk.dpuf

Maplewoodstock Music and Arts Festival (Maplewood, NJ): Thirteen bands on Sat, Jul 13, and twelve bands on Sun, Jul 14 25 miles outside the city in Maplewood, NJ.

Music Frees All Festival 2013 (New York, NY): Now in its third year, the 2013 Music Frees All Festival will take place over three days, July 19-21, in New York City. Proceeds will go to the Scotty Hard Trust. TICKETS: http://musicfreesallfestival.bpt.me/

Pleasantville Music Festival – (Pleasantville, NY): For $15 (Seniors) and $40 (Everyone else), you can enjoy the 9th Annual Musica Festival put on by “107.1 The Peak” radio station. Ten musical acts, including Brett Dennen, Easy Star All-Stars, The Kopecky Family Band, Bobby Long, Delta Rae, Red Wanting Blue and Mary C and the Stellars and more. The gates open at 12 Noon on July 13 & 14th, 2013. Music continues until 8:30PM. The Pleasantville Music Festival is ADA accessible! TICKETS: http://www.pleasantvillemusicfestival.com/tickets.html

CONCERTS

Monday, July 1, 2013

(FREE!!) Dave Eggar @ Rockwood Music Hall
($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
($10) Alecia Chakour Band: First Mondays @ Rockwood Music Hall
($10-$15) A Decade Of Soul Classic Soul & Motown Revue @ B.B. Kings Blues Club
($25) “Mingus Mondays” w/ Mingus Orchestra @ The Jazz Standard

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

($15) Boogie Back Tuesdays with Q-Tip @ Cielo – New York, NY

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

(FREE!!) James Casey @ Rockwood Music Hall
(FREE!!) TAUK July Residency @ Spike Hill
($35-$55) Suzanne Vega – Summer Residency (w/ Full Band) @ City Winery
($60-$75) Phish @ Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion – Bangor, ME

Thursday, July 4, 2013

(FREE!!) Raul Midón with special guest Master Kong Nay @ Target Free David Rubenstein Atrium
($5-$8) DJ ?uestlove Presents Bowl Train @ Brooklyn Bowl (late night set)

Friday, July 5, 2013

($10) Fort Knox Five @ Brooklyn Bowl (12pm set)
($15) Deep Banana Blackout @ Brooklyn Bowl
($60-$75) Phish @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center – Saratoga Springs, NY

Saturday, July 6, 2013

($15) Deep Banana Blackout @ Brooklyn Bowl
($35-$55) 10,000 Maniacs (Album Release) @ City Winery
($40) She & Him @ SummerStage – Central Park, NY
($60-$75) Phish @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center – Saratoga Springs, NY

Sunday, July 7, 2013

($10) Klezmer Brunch – Ben Holmes Trio (10am)
($30) Arturo O’Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra @ Birdland NYC
($35-$55) Dave Mason @ City Winery – New York, NY
($40) Harlem Gospel Choir Brunch @ B.B. King Blues Club and Grill
($50) Preservation Hall Jazz Band @ The McKittrick Hotel
($60-$75) Phish @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center – Saratoga Springs, NY

Monday, July 8, 2013

($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
($12) Now vs. Now @ The Bowery Electric
($25) “Mingus Mondays” w/ Mingus Orchestra @ The Jazz Standard
($40) She & Him @ SummerStage – Central Park, NY
($50) Preservation Hall Jazz Band @ The McKittrick Hotel

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

($15) Boogie Back Tuesdays with Q-Tip @ Cielo
($25-$100) Unity Tour 2013: 311 with Cypress Hill and G. Love & Special Sauce @ PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ
($50) Preservation Hall Jazz Band @ The McKittrick Hotel

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

LOWDOWN HUDSON BLUES FESTIVAL
- (FREE!!) B.B. King @ Brookefield Place Plaza
(FREE!!) Caravan of Thieves @ Parker Press Park – Woodbridge, NJ
($20) The Skatalites @ Mexicali Live – Teaneck, NJ
($35-$120) Cyndi Lauper @ Beacon Theatre
($35-$55) Suzanne Vega – Summer Residency (w/ Full Band) @ City Winery
($50) Preservation Hall Jazz Band @ The McKittrick Hotel
($60) Ledisi @ Luxury Infinity Yacht
($60-$75) Phish @ PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ

Thursday, July 11, 2013

LOWDOWN HUDSON BLUES FESTIVAL
- (FREE!!) Los Lobos @ Brookefield Place Plaza
(FREE!!) TAUK July Residency @ Spike Hill
($5-$8) DJ ?uestlove Presents Bowl Train @ Brooklyn Bowl (late night set)
($10) Q-Tip @ Stage 48
($15-$20) Carbon Leaf @ City Winery
($15-$20) Reggie Watts @ Mercury Lounge
($22-$26) Buckwheat Zydeco @ B.B. Kings Blues Club
($25-$35) Sly & Robbie @ Irving Plaza powered by Klipsch
($40-$105) Furthur w/ Phil Lesh @ Barclays Center
($42-$53) Belle and Sebastian @ Prospect Park Bandshell
($50) Preservation Hall Jazz Band @ The McKittrick Hotel

Friday, July 12, 2013

(FREE!!) Cheap Trick @ Seaside Summer Concert Series
($18-$20) Rachael Yamagata @ Maxwell’s – Hoboken, NJ
($35-$75) Cyndi Lauper @ The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY
($40-$105) Furthur @ PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ
($50) Preservation Hall Jazz Band @ The McKittrick Hotel
($60-$75) Phish @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre – Wantagh, NY

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Maplewoodstock Music and Arts Festival (Maplewood, NJ)
- w/ Joan Osborne
($15-$40) Pleasantville Music Festival (Pleasantville, NY)
- Brett Dennen, Easy Star All-Stars, The Kopecky Family Band, Bobby Long, Delta Rae, Red Wanting Blue and Mary C and the Stellars and more.
(FREE!!) Philip Glass @ Celebrate Brooklyn! Performing Arts Festival
($10) Wax Poetic @ Nublu
($25-$100) Cypress Hill and G. Love & Special Sauce @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
($35-$75) Chris Isaak @ The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY
($42) An Intimate Solo / Acoustic performance by Citizen Cope @ City Winery
($50) Aerosmith, Barbecue & Craft Beer! @ Randalls Island Park

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Maplewoodstock Music and Arts Festival (Maplewood, NJ)
- w/ Joan Osborne
(FREE) Tall Tall Trees @ Brooklyn Fire Proof
($10) Klezmer Brunch w/ Benjy Fox-Rosen & Michsel Winograd @ City Winery
($15-$40) Blues Traveler @ Empire City Casino – Yonkers, NY
($30) Arturo O’Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra @ Birdland NYC
($40) Harlem Gospel Choir Brunch @ B.B. King Blues Club and Grill (Eary)
($42) An Intimate Solo / Acoustic performance by Citizen Cope @ City Winery

Monday, July 15, 2013

($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
($25) “Mingus Mondays” w/ Mingus Orchestra @ The Jazz Standard
($42) An Intimate Solo / Acoustic performance by Citizen Cope @ @ City Winery
($60-$95) The Monkees @ The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

($15) Boogie Back Tuesdays with Q-Tip @ Cielo
($42) An Intimate Solo / Acoustic performance by Citizen Cope @ City Winery
($60-$95) Melissa Etheridge @ The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

($22) Howie Day ($42) @ City Winery – New York, NY
($30-$100) Mobb Deep @ Stage 48 – New York, NY
($35) Les Paul Monday’s with Jimmy Vivino featuring The Les Paul Trio @ Iridium Jazz Club

Thursday, July 18, 2013

(FREE!!) TAUK July Residency @ Spike Hill
($5-$8) DJ ?uestlove Presents Bowl Train @ Brooklyn Bowl (late night set)
($12) OMAHA DINER: Charlie Hunter, Steven Bernstein, Skerik & Bobby Previte @ Brooklyn Bowl
($22) Howie Day @ City Winery
($25-$30) Jars of Clay @ B.B. Kings Blues Club
($35-$75) Alice Cooper @ Beacon Theatre

Friday, July 19, 2013

Music Frees All Festival 2013 @ The Bell House – Brooklyn, NY
- ($25) Antibalas / The Stepkids / DJ Prince Paul / Pegasus Warning
($10) Brothers Past @ Brooklyn Bowl – Brooklyn, NY
($10) Will Bernard @ The Blue Note – New York, NY
($40-$95) Zac Brown Band @ PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ
($150-$300) Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z @ Yankee Stadium
- ($25) Pre Party Cruise to the Jay Z and Justin Timberlake Concert @ Rocks Off River Cruise

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Music Frees All Festival 2013 @ The Bell House
- ($25) Antibalas / The Stepkids / DJ Prince Paul / Pegasus Warning
($20) Apollo Run w/ Krissy Krissy @ Rockwood Music Hal – New York, NY
($35-$76) Hot Tuna With Special Guest Leon Russell @ State Theatre – New Brunswick, NJ
($42) An Intimate Solo / Acoustic performance by Citizen Cope @ City Winery
($150-$300) Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z @ Yankee Stadium
($25) Pre Party Cruise to the Jay Z and Justin Timberlake Concert @ Rocks Off River Cruise

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Music Frees All Festival 2013 @ The Bell House – Brooklyn, NY
- ($25) Antibalas / The Stepkids / DJ Prince Paul / Pegasus Warning
($10) Klezmer Brunch w/ Moshe Bonen & HaTaklitim @ City Winery – New York, NY
($30) Arturo O’Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra @ Birdland NYC
($40) Harlem Gospel Choir Brunch @ B.B. King Blues Club and Grill
($40-$55) Everclear @ The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY
($42) An Intimate Solo / Acoustic performance by Citizen Cope @ City Winery – New York, NY
($58-$135) Lyle Lovett & His Acoustic Group @ Tarrytown Music Hall – Tarrytown, NY

Monday, July 22, 2013

($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
($25) “Mingus Mondays” w/ Mingus Orchestra @ The Jazz Standard
($35-$40) Anders Osborne, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Soulive @ Central Park Summerstage – New York, NY
($42-$50) fun. w/ special guest Tegan and Sara @ Hudson River Park – Pier 26
($65) Phil Lesh w/ John Medeski @ The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

($15) Boogie Back Tuesdays with Q-Tip @ Cielo – New York, NY
($28-38) Xavier Rudd w/ Nahko & Medicine for the People @ City Winery – New York, NY
($35-$60) Brandi Carlile @ State Theatre – New Brunswick, NJ
($50) fun. with very special guests Tegan and Sara @ Hudson River Park – Pier 26
($65) Phil Lesh w/ John Medeski @ The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

($15) Allen Stone @ Brooklyn Bowl – Brooklyn, NY
($15) Dragon Smoke Feat. Stanton Moore & Robert Mercurio (Galactic) Ivan Neville (Dumpstaphunk) with Anders Osborne @ Brooklyn Bowl
($25-$35) Dawes @ The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY
($28-38) Xavier Rudd w/ Nahko & Medicine for the People @ City Winery – New York, NY

Thursday, July 25, 2013

(FREE!!) Jason Gallagher (of Leroy Justice) @ Rockwood Music Hall – New York, NY
(FREE!!) Smokey Robinson @ Seaside Summer Concert Series – Brooklyn, NY
($5-$8) DJ ?uestlove Presents Bowl Train @ Brooklyn Bowl (late night set)
($15) Zongo Junction @ Littlefield – Brooklyn, NY
($60) Paul Weller @ The Apollo Theater – New York, NY

Friday, July 26, 2013

($10) Tall Tall Trees @ Mercury Lounge – New York, NY
($35-$40) The Gaslight Anthem @ Hudson River Park – Pier 26 – New York, NY
($40-$85) Rock The Blues Summer Jam 2013 @ The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY
($60) Paul Weller @ Webster Hall – New York, NY
($80) Americanarama Festival of Music featuring Bob Dylan & His Band / Wilco / My Morning Jacket @ Pier A – Hoboken, NJ

Saturday, July 27, 2013

(FREE!!) The Gaslight Anthem @ Irving Plaza – New York, NY
($10) Underground Horns @ Nublu – New York, NY
($35-$50) Booker T. Jones @ City Winery – New York, NY
($40-$105) Americanarama Festival of Music feat. Bob Dylan and His Band + more! Nikon @ Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY
($50-$80) Robert Plant presents The Sensational Space Shifters @ Celebrate Brooklyn at Prospect Park Bandshell – Brooklyn, NY
($70-$160) BON JOVI Because We Can – The Tour @ MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, NJ

Sunday, July 28, 2013

($10) Klezmer Brunch w/ Paul Shapiro Ribs & Brisket Revue @ City Winery – New York, NY
($15-$45) Kansas @ Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway – Yonkers, NY
($30) Arturo O’Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra @ Birdland NYC
($35-$40) The Gaslight Anthem w/ The Hold Steady @ Hudson River Park, Pier 26 – New York, NY
($40) Harlem Gospel Choir Brunch @ B.B. King Blues Club and Grill
($45-$95) An Evening with YES @ The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY

Monday, July 29, 2013

($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
($15) Rebirth Brass Band @ Brooklyn Bowl – Brooklyn, NY
($25) “Mingus Mondays” w/ Mingus Orchestra @ The Jazz Standard

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

(Free!!) Barenaked Ladies @ Celebrate Brooklyn! at the Prospect Park Bandshell
($15) Boogie Back Tuesdays with Q-Tip @ Cielo – New York, NY

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

($22-$60) Slick Rick w/ Lifted (live band) @ Stage 48 – New York, NY
($30) Ravi Coltrane @ The Iridium – New York, NY

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Bowlive IV Night 4 Recap w/ Booker T, David Hidalgo & The Shady Horns | Tonight Hidalgo Returns, Marco & The Shady Horns

Posted in Show Review, tagged Alan Evans, Alecia Chakour, Allman Brothers Band, Blues Traveler, Booker T Jones, Bowlive 4, Bowlive IV, Brooklyn Bowl, Cochemea Gastelum, Cody Dickinson, David Hildago, Derek Trucks, DJ Logic, Eric Bloom, Eric Krasno, Fela Kuti, Freddy Deboe, James Casey, John Popper, Kung Fu, Lee Fields, Lee Fields and the Expressions, Lekan Animashanu, Marco Benevento, Mike Buckley, Neal Evans, Nigel Hall, North Mississippi Allstars, Robert Randolph, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Royal Family Records, Ryan Zoidis, Sanders Sermon, Sharon Jones, Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds, Stax Records, Tedeschi/Trucks Band, The Brooklyn Bowl, The Electric Sounds of Johnny Arrow, The Shady Horns, Trey Anastasio Band, Warren Haynes on March 13, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Bowlive IV Night 4 Recap w/ Booker T, David Hidalgo & The Shady Horns | Tonight Hidalgo Returns, Marco & The Shady Horns

Dedicated music lovers brought themselves out to the Brooklyn Bowl for the start of Soulive’s second week of the Bowlive IV residency. Guitarist Eric Krasno, bass keyboardist Neal Evans and drummer Alan Evans are back with a new week and new musical adventures.

Last week’s roster was packed with sit-ins by southern blues rock guitarist Luther and percussionist Cody Dickinson (The North Mississippi Allstars), the fierce harmonica playing of John Popper (The Blues Travelers), the 70’s flare of vocalist Lee Fields and his Expression Horns, the pedal steel slide guitar styling of Robert Randolph (Robert Randolph and the Family Band), the soul-filled flavor of vocalist Nigel Hall and the spinning talents of DJ Logic. Surprise guests included the amazing Allman Brothers Band guitarists Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks and trombonist Sanders Sermon (Tedeschi/Trucks Band).

One of the highlights of Bowlive this year has been the killer opening bands kicking off every night. Kung Fu absolutely blew the roof off the first night, setting a pace of rage for the rest of the week. The second night followed with the powerful 8-piece Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds who kept the energy high and the Alecia Chakour Band delivered their sultry sounds on Saturday. You can read about those shows in earlier posts here on TinyRager.com.

Following one of the best first weeks in Bowlive history, the formula would to remain the same. The high powered, high energy, talented horn-crunching musicianship of saxophonist Cochemea Gastulem (Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings) and his band, The Electric Sounds of Johnny Arrow, showcased a different style of music to Soulive fans. The sounds of Africa’s Fela Kuti and 70’s baritone player Lekan Animashanu provided influence to the tunes. One’s hips couldn’t help but begin to grind to the pulsating percussion infused music. After the opening set, there were members of the audience who could be overheard discussing these new sounds that Soulive had introduced to their Bowlive roster.

Set List:

Dark City
Carlito
Impala 73
You’re So Good To Me
Heleyos
Lluva Con Nieve
Fathom 5
No Goodbyes

The theme for the rest of the night was simple. Play one strong, satisfying Tribute to Stax Records with one of the coolest, hippest, electric blues keyboardist of all time, Booker T. Jones (Booker T. and the MG’s.) However, the audience had to be patient. Soulive purists still needed to see their favorite trio stand alone. Alan, Neal and Eric performed “Outrage” and “Dig” before the Shady Horns joined the stage. Baritone saxophonist Ryan Zoidis and trumpeter Eric Bloom (Lettuce) and James Casey (Trey Anastasio Band) brought another layer of funk to the vibe with “Hatrick” and even more horns joined when Cochemea’s baritone saxophonist Freddy Deboe and Lee Fields band’s saxophonist Mike Buckley sat in on “For Granted.” Their powerful horn solos overwhelmed the speakers causing feedback that took a minute to control and it was back into full funky rage.

When Booker T. Jones came on stage, the crowd went wild. To experience an entire set with Booker T. and Soulive was liberating. However, to see how excited Soulive was, well, that was just icing on the cake of what was a delicious remaining night of music. Krasno put it best as he spoke to the audience, explaining that as much fun as it is for the fans, it’s equally as fun for Soulive, as they are fans themselves. Fans that have the distinct pleasure and honor of inviting their mentors and influences on stage to join them. The passion for Booker T. was also evident as you looked around the audience and saw other famous Jam-world faces such as Erik Kalb (Deep Banana Blackout), David Bailis (Pimps of Joytime), and Alecia Chakour (Alecia Chakour Band).

Booker T. and Soulive crushed out iconic Booker T. and the MGs hits “Hip Hug Her,” “Hang ‘Em High,” “Time is Tight,” and more. They then played “Born Under A Bad Sign,” which Albert King made famous but was written by Booker who along with the MG’s and The Memphis horns appear on that studio version. There was the catchy instrumental versions of Cee Lo Green’s “Crazy,” and Lauryn Hill’s “Everything is Everything,” with each instrument on stage taking the lead on each song. It was sharp, stunning and solid. The Booker T’s Memphis Soul Sound was supported wonderfully by Soulive, all three of whom were grinning from ear to ear throughout the entire set. Finally, it wouldn’t be Bowlive without a surprise special guest. Guitarist David Hidalgo (Los Lobos), in town a night early for his Wednesday night Bowlive appearance, would pop out halfway in the middle of tunes then disappear again. This would continue through the set, teasing us with what would be seen on night five.

The Booker T. encore was the most recognizable tune of all, the instrumental classic, “Green Onions,” with its ripping Hammond Organ line were both Neal and Booker T. enjoyed trading licks on their keys. That song threw everyone, of all ages, back into the soundtrack of 1993’s The Sandlot, back riding around in their 1962 Chevy Impala Convertible with the top down. It is a song that defined the ages and every one of all ages was invested.

Capping off the night, the trio stood alone on stage for “Tuesday Night Squad,” a nod to the night and perhaps Soulive’s way of naming the dedicated tribe who supported them on such an early weeknight. The Tuesday Night Squad we became and Bowlive fanatics should hold that badge with honor, the same way Soulive was visibly honored to perform for us last night with such an amazing icon of music.

Last night’s tribute to Stax Records was a pleasure. Tonight get there on time for another stunner of an opener with the ever-rocking London Souls and guests Marco Benevento (keys) and guitarist David Hidalgo (Los Lobos).

Set List:
Hip Hug Her
Hang ‘Em High
Born Under A Bad Sign
Crazy
Time is Tight
Something
Everything is A Everything

Encore:
Green Onions
Tuesday Night Squad

Written by Karen Dugan
Tinyrager.com

Photos By Andrew Blackstein & Allison Murphy

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Bowlive IV Night 1 Recap w/ John Popper, Luther & Cody Dickinson, Saunders Sermons : Lee Fields, Robert Randolph & More Tonight!

Posted in Show Review, tagged Alan Evans, Bill Withers, Blues Traveler, Bowlive 4, BowliveIV, Brooklyn Bowl, Cody Dickinson, entertainment, Eric Krasno, John Popper, Kung Fu, Lee Fields, Luther Dickinson, music, Neal Evans, North Mississippi Allstars, Questlove, Rob Somerville, Robert Randolph, Saunders Sermon, Soulive, The Brooklyn Bowl, The Roots, Todd Stoops on March 8, 2013| 1 Comment »

Soulive is back and full of energy for their fourth annual BOWLIVE Residency held at the ever-popular Brooklyn Bowl. Bowlive is an exciting time for the New York City music community, which was made clear last night as Soulive performed to a sold-out crowd. A crowd who showed up to RAGE with Eric Krasno (guitar), Neal Evans (drums), and Alan Evans (Hammond B3 organ, bass keys, clavinet) while a blizzard whipped around outside.

A few things have changed this year. There are eight nights instead of ten, there are more guests than ever and you should expect surprises every night. However, one constant that never falters is Soulive’s devotion to diversity. Their mission is clear. Showcase multiple genres of music by hosting amazing guests backed by the trio’s own diverse talents.

With the most powerful kick-off in the last four years, the rocking Jazz Funk Fusion of KUNG FU opened the run at 8:30 on the dot. KUNG FU is made up of keyboardist Todd Stoops (RAQ), bassist Chris DeAngelis (The Breakfast), saxophonist Rob Somerville (DBB), guitarist Tim Palmieri and drummer Adrian Tramontano (The Breakfast). They powered through their set-list with crushing intensity and warmed up the crowd with favorites “Do the Right Thing,” “Popcorn,” and “Scrabb.”

Then came the moment the crowd had been waiting for since the rosemary-scented close of Bowlive III. The power trio began their set with the electric “Outrage,” as the crowd leapt off the floor, fists punching the air. The raging Soulive classic “Hat Trick,” a psychedelic “Shaheed,” and rocking “Tuesday” followed, with the venue filling with Soulive’s tight and full sound.

Blues harmonica player John Popper (Blues Traveler) was the first guest to grace the stage with Soulive. Choosing the classic Beatles tune “Come Together,” fans were delighted to watch the traditionally instrumental song be sung by Popper himself! The Blue Traveler’s tune “Mulling It Over” closed the set with high intensity and passionate fans screaming their praises.

The trio that never ceases to amaze wasted no time with long set breaks. Only a few minutes went by before the boys were back on stage, this time with slide guitarist Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars) demanding the audience to “Shake What Your Momma Gave Ya.” While our attention generally would have been on the musicians, the crowd’s attention was pulled to the bowling lanes where four dancers in mod outfits shook their own asses up and down the aisles for the surprised crowd. A wonderful, fresh idea that reminded us that the guys are just as fun as they are talented.

With the crowd popping with energy and excitement, Soulive continued to tackle our musical senses with Luther Dickinson singing a ripping version of Jimi Hendrix’s “Spanish Castle Magic.” During George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” the amazing guitar styling of Dickinson and Eric Krasno were showcased through stunning solos.

Percussionist Cody Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars) joined the stage for the Beatles “Tomorrow Never Knows,” Bob Dylan’s “Someday Baby,” and “Shake ‘Em on Down,” a country-style blues song recorded by Bukka White in 1937. The Dickinson brother’s southern-blues flavor enhanced every tune.

When Cody Dickinson knelt down and put on his washboard and his thimbles, the crowd paid deeper attention as they knew something unique was about to take place. Cody’s metal tipped fingers danced around on the electric washboard, closing the set with his rhythmic sounds backed by amazing bass licks from Neal Evans.

Final guest, DJ ?uestlove (The Roots), was unable to make the show due to circumstances out of his control. Eric Krasno announced to the audience that the power trio would continue playing and the crowd went wild. Then, the first unannounced special guest, Saunders Sermons (Tedeschi Trucks Band), sang and provided trombone for the Bill Wither’s cover “Kissin My Love.” It was a wonderful close to the first night of what promises to be another outstanding run.

Over the next seven nights, Soulive fans will hear music from legendary bass player George Porter, Jr., the heavy rocking London Souls, the soulful singing of Alecia Chakour, the powerful blows of the Shady Horns and so many more surprise artists who sit on the sidelines, hoping and itching to have a chance to join Soulive’s stage. Tonight, put your dancing shoes back on for pedal steel slide guitarist Robert Randolph (Robert Randolph and the Family Band) and soul singer Lee Fields (Lee Fields and the Expressions).

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November 2010 Music Calendar

Posted in Monthly Show Rundown, tagged 30th John Lennon Tribute, Ace of Clubs, Afro Funky Party, Aimee Mann, Allen Toussaint, Allman Brothers Band, American Babies, Anat Cohen Quartet, Ani DiFranco, ASIA, Assembly of Dust, Autumn Defense, B. B. Kings, Badnutbeats, Barry Altschul, Beacon Theater, Bearquarium, Bedouin Soundclash, Best Buy Theater, Bill Frisell, Bill Frisell's Disfarmer Project, Blue Note, Blues Traveler, Bob Dylan, Bob Mould, Bob Stewart, Bon Jovi, Bonerama, Bonobo, Bowery Ballroom, Boys Like Girls, BR & Timebomb, Brad Mehldau, Canal Room, Carnegie Hall, Cassandra Wilson, Charles Mingus, Charlie Hunter, Charlie Hunter Trio, Cielo, City Winery, D.V.S., Daedelus, Daniel Lanois, Daniel Lanois' Black Dub, Daniel Wayne, Dave Matthews Band, Deborah Weisz, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, DJ Nutritious, DJ Offbeat, Dred Scott, Dred Scott Trio, Dynamo, Eoto, Europa, Experience Hendrix, Fordam University, Furthur, Gaslamp Killer, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Gov't Mule, Greensky Bluegrass, Higher Nebulae, Highline Ballroom, Ikebe Shakedown, Irving Plaza, Izod Center, Jamie Mclean, Jim Campilongo, Jimmy Herring, JJ Grey, Joe Krown Trio, John Brown's Body, John Butler Trio, John Hammond, John Kimock, John McLaughlin, John Scofield, Johnny Irion, Jonathan Batiste, Joshua Redman, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Ken Filiano, Kings of Leon, Kyle Hollingsworth, Le Poisson Rouge, Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, Lehman College, Levon Helm, Littlefield, Maceo Parker, Madison Square Garden, Marco Benevento, Marcus Randolph & The In Crowd, Mark Guiliana, Mark Guiliana's Beat Music, Matisyahu, Medeski Martin and Wood, Melvin Sparks, Mercury Lounge, Michael Bublé, Mofro, MUN, Music Hall of Williamsburg, New York Philharmonic, Nicholas Payton, Nokia Theater, North Mississippi Allstars, One Eskimo, Paul Oakenfold, Perelman Stage, Peter Rowan, Pimps of Joytime, Preservation Hall, Radiators, Radio City Music Hall, Ralph Stanley, Ravi Coltrane, Reflections, Revolution of Soul, Robben Ford, Robert Earl Keen, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Robert Water's The Wall, Rocks Off Concert Cruise Series, Rocks Off Cruise, Rockwood Music Hall, Roger Sanchez, Roseland Ballroom, Roswell Rudd's Trombone Tribe, Rubblebucket, Rusted Root, Ryan Montbleau Band, Santos Party House, Sara Bareilles, Sarah Guthrie, Scrapomatic, Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings, Shawn Mullins, Sheila Jordan's 82nd Birthday Celebration, Sidney Samson, Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds, Slick Rick, Southpaw, Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes, Spike Hill, St. Nick's Pub, State Radio, Stern Auditorium, Steve Earle, Steve Kimock, Steve Kuhn, Steve Swell, Sufjan Stevens, Sullivan Hall, Talib Kweli, Terence Higgins, Terminal 5, The 4th Dimension, The Black Crowes, The Brooklyn Bowl, The Clinch Mountain Boys, The Cringe, The Expendables, The Gramercy Theater, The Headhunters, The Heavy Pets, The Infamous Stringdusters, The Jazz Standard, The Living Room, The London Souls, The Mingus Big Band, The New Mastersounds, The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, The Steep Canyon Rangers, Timbre Coup, Toots and the Maytals, Top Shotta, Town Hall, TownHall, Trampled By Turtles, Tristan Prettyman, Trouble & Bass, U-Melt, Webster Hall, West African Band, Widespread Panic, Zongo Junction on November 1, 2010| Leave a Comment »

November 2010 Potential Show Run Down

Calendar updated daily!

Monday, Novemeber 1st, 2010

($12-$18) Marco Benevento (Solo Piano) @ City Winery
($25) Mingus Orchestra @ Jazz Standard
($50) The Black Crowes @ Nokia Theater Times Square

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

(Free) Dred Scott Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall (Midnight set)
($50) The Black Crowes @ Nokia Theater Times Square

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010

($10) The Headhunters @ Brooklyn Bowl
($15) Bedouin Soundclash @ Le Poisson Rouge
($34-$45) Preservation Hall @ City Winery
($36.75) Boys Like Girls @ Irving Plaza
($50) The Black Crowes @ Nokia Theater Times Square
($70-$270) Robert Water’s The Wall @ Izod Center, NJ

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

($14) Daedelus & Gaslamp Killer @ Le Poisson Rouge
($30-$45) Bob Mould @ City Winery
($50) The Black Crowes @ Nokia Theater Times Square
($70-$270) Robert Water’s The Wall @ Izod Center, NJ

Friday, November 5th, 2010

($10) Rubblebucket, Pimps of Joytime, Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds @ Highline Ballroom
($10-$12) BR and Timebomb @ Canal Room
($15) Tristan Prettyman @ Bowery Ballroom
($15) Blues Traveler & The Cringe @Brooklyn Bowl
($20) Shawn Mullins & Daniel Wayne @ Le Poisson Rouge
($20) Bonerama Residency with John Kimock
($30-$45) Bob Mould @ City Winery
($50) The Black Crowes @ Nokia Theater Times Square
($51) Interpol @ United Palace Theater

Saturday, November 6th, 2010

(Free) West African Band @ St. Nicks, Harlem (late night)
($10) Jerry Joseph & the Jackmormons @ Sullivan Hall
($15) Blues Traveler & The Cringe @Brooklyn Bowl
($15 – $20) Son Of Bill @ Mercury Lounge
($20) Bob Mould @ The Rock Shop
($27.50 – $35) Bassnectar @ Terminal 5
($40) Patti Smith: Khubilai Khan @ Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium / MMOA
($50) The Black Crowes @ Nokia Theater Times Square
($92 – $278) Robert Water’s The Wall @ Izod Center, NJ

Sunday, November 7th, 2010

($30) Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys @ B.B. Kings

Monday, November 8th, 2010

($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
($25) Mingus Orchestra @ Jazz Standard
($31) Bonobo @ Webster Hall

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

(Free) Dred Scott Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall (Midnight set)
($15) One Eskimo @ Highline Ballroom
($20) The London Souls @ Rocks Off Cruise
($48 – $56) Joshua Redman w/ Brad Mehldau & The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra @ Zankel Hall

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

(?$$?) Bon Jovi @ Best Buy Theater
($10) Scrapomatic @ Southpaw
($14) Anat Cohen Quartet @ Littlefield
($30) Sara Bareilles @ Webster Hall
($46-$115) Experience Hendrix @ Beacon Theater

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

($10-$15) Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds Record Release Party w/ Special Guests @ Sullivan Hall
($10-$15) Trouble & Bass @ Santos House Party
($15) Toots and the Maytals @ Brooklyn Bowl
($19) The Infamous Stringdusters and Trampled By Turtles @ Bowery Ballroom
($38.75) Robert Earl Keen @ Terminal 5

Friday, November 12th, 2010

(FREE) Mark Guiliana @ Rockwood Music Hall
(FREE) Dynamo & Badnutbeats w/ Higher Nebulae & MUN @ Spike Hill
($10) Melvin Sparks @ Blue Note (12:30 late night slot)
($20) Autumn Defense and Johnny Irion & Sarah Guthrie @ Le Poisson Rouge
($20) Bonerama w/ Terence Higgins (Dirty Doz Brass Band) & Jonathan Batiste @ Sullivan Hall
- w/ opening acts: Ikebe Shakedown/ Timbre Coup/ Bearquarium
($22.50) Rusted Root w/ Assembly of Dust @ Best Buy Theater
($25) ASIA Featuring JOHN PAYNE – Unplugged @ B.B. Kings
($20- $116) New York Philharmonic @ Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage)
($30-$40) Slick Rick @ B.B. Kings
($87-$100) Dave Matthews Band w/ John Butler Trio @ Madison Square Garden
($91 – $328) 30th John Lennon Tribute: A Benefit For Playing For Change @ Beacon Theater

Saturday, November 13th, 2010

(Free) West African Band @ St. Nicks, Harlem
($7) Afro Funky Party w/ Zongo Junction, Top Shotta & DJ Offbeat @ Cameo Gallery
($10) Greensky Bluegrass @ Southpaw
($10-$12) The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band @ Mercury Lounge
($20- $116) New York Philharmonic @ Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage)
($30) Robert Randolph & the Family Band @ Terminal 5
($76) John McLaughlin and the 4th Dimension @ Town Hall
($87-$100) Dave Matthews Band w/ John Butler Trio @ Madison Square Garden

Sunday, November 14th, 2010

($10) Marcus Randolph & The In Crowd (Mbrs of Robert Randolph & Family Band) @ Europa
($20- $116) New York Philharmonic @ Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage)
($28-$40) Medeski Martin & Wood @ Tarrytown Music Hall
($25-$35) Allen Toussaint, Nicholas Payton & The Joe Krown Trio @ Lehman College, CUNY: Lehman Center for the Performing Arts
($46) Sufjan Stevens @ Beacon Theater

Monday, November 15th, 2010

($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
($15) Jimmy Herring of Widespread Panic & Jamie McLean @ Highline Ballroom
($15) Undead Jazz: Charlier Hunter Trio / Mark Guiliana’s Beat Music @ Le Poisson Rouge
($25) Jay-Z @ New York Public Library (A Forum)??
($25) Mingus Orchestra @ Jazz Standard
($46) Sufjan Stevens @ Beacon Theater

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

(Free) Dred Scott Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall (Midnight set)
(Free) Mark Guiliana @ Fordham University
($25) Sheila Jordan’s 82nd Birthday Celebration with Steve Kuhn @ Jazz Standard
($72) Kings of Leon @ Madison Square Garden

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

($25) Daniel Lanois’ Black Dub @ Bowery Ballroom
($25) Sheila Jordan’s 82nd Birthday Celebration with Steve Kuhn @ Jazz Standard
($26) Peter Rowan + The Steep Canyon Rangers @ B.B. Kings
($30) John Brown’s Body & The Expendables @ Gramercy Theater
($35) Radiators @ Sullivan Hall
($30-$48) Cassandra Wilson with special guest Ravi Coltrane @ Blue Note (2 seperate sets)

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

(??) Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings @ Brooklyn Bowl (as per Jambase)
($35) Radiators @ Sullivan Hall

Friday, November 19th, 2010

(Free until midnight then $15) Dj Nutritious @ Cielo
($12-$15) Eoto and D.V.S. @ Brooklyn Bowl
($20) Bonerama w/ Steve Kimock & Kyle Hollingsworth @ Sullivan Hall
($57) Ani Defranco @ Townhall

Saturday, November 20th, 2010

(Free) West African Band @ St. Nicks, Harlem
($10) Reflections: Late Night FURTHUR Aftershow – PURE JERRY GARCIA TRIBUTE (11:59pm set)
($10-$12) The New Mastersounds @ The Brooklyn Bowl
($15) Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad @ Mercury Lounge
($25-$45) ROSWELL RUDD’s Trombone Tribe with Steve Swell, Deborah Weisz, Bob Stewart, Ken Filiano and Barry Altschul @ City Winery
($36.50) Southside Johnny And The Asbury Jukes @ B.B. Kings
($40) Revolution of Soul Feat. Maceo Parker and Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe @ Irving Plaza
($50) Bill Frisell’s Disfarmer Project @ The Concert Hall
($57) Ani Difranco @ Townhall
($60-$70) Futhur @ Radio City Music Hall

Sunday, November 21st, 2010

(Free) McLovins @ Brooklyn Bowl
- Second Set Features Tom Marshall (writer/lyricist for Phish) and Anthony Krizan
($10-$12) The New Mastersounds @ The Brooklyn Bowl
($10-$12) American Babies @ Ace of Clubs (Late night show @ 11:30)
($60-$70) Futhur @ Radio City Music Hall

Monday, November 22nd, 2010

($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
($8-$10) Talib Kweli @ Brooklyn Bowl
($25) Mingus Orchestra @ Jazz Standard
($40) Aimee Mann @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
($65) Bob Dylan @ Terminal 5
($117)Another One For Woody Featuring The Allman Brothers, Gov’t Mule & The North Mississippi Allstars @ Roseland Ballroom ~ WE GOT OUR TICKETS!!!

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

(Free) Dred Scott Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall (Midnight set)
(Free) Jason Linder Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall
($30-$40) Joanna Newsom @ Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage (Carnigie Hall)
($65) Bob Dylan @ Terminal 5

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

($65) Bob Dylan @ Terminal 5
($43-$90) Paul Oakenfold / Roger Sanchez / Sidney Samson @ Roseland Ballroom

Thursday, November 25th, 2010

($15-$20) U-Melt Final Show @ Highline Ballroom
- w/ The Heavy Pets and more

Friday, November 26th, 2010

($12.25) Turbine @ Mercury Lounge
($15) JJ Grey & Mofro Ryan Montbleau Band @ Brooklyn Bowl
($33) State Radio and The London Souls @ Terminal 5
($50 – $100) Levon Helm Band with special guest Steve Earle @ Beacon Theater

Saturday, November 27th, 2010

(Free) West African Band @ St. Nicks, Harlem
($12.50-$70) Arlo Guthrie @ Carnegie Hall
($15) JJ Grey & Mofro Ryan Montbleau Band @ Brooklyn Bowl
($20) Ben Kweller @ The Rock Shop
($37-$87) New York Philharmonic: Mozart, Haydn, and Tchaikovsky@ Avery Fisher Hall (Saturday Matinee)
($50 – $100) Levon Helm Band with special guest Steve Earle @ Beacon Theater

Sunday, November 28th, 2010

($107-$145) Michael Bublé @ Radio City Music Hall

Monday, November 29th, 2010

($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
($25) Mingus Orchestra @ Jazz Standard
($25) Matisyahu @ Brooklyn Bowl

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

($20-$35) John Scofield and Rooben Ford @ The Blue Note
($27.50) Leon Russel @ B.B. Kings – CANCELED!!!
($28-$40) John Hammond @ City Winery
($30) Gil-Scott Heron @ B.B Kings
($40) Matisyahu @ Williamsburg Music Hall

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BATTLE OF THE JAMBANDS: My Band Can Beat Up Your Band!

Posted in Music, Thinking Piece, tagged Alejandro Escovedo, Blues Traveler, Bonnaroo, Danny Louis, Dave Schools, Fight Club, Gov't Mule, Grace Potter, Jack White, Jam Cruise, Jason Stollsteimer, Jimmy Herring, John "JoJo" Hermann, John Bell, John Popper, Jorgen Carlsson, Karl Denson, Matt Abts, Mickey Rourke, Oasis, Patterson Hood, Rank & File, The Black Crowes, The Drive By Truckers, The Kinks, The Nuns, The Von Bondies, The White Stripes, TMZ, True Believers, Widespread Panic on May 13, 2010| 2 Comments »

BATTLE OF THE JAMBANDS:

My Band Can Beat Up Your Band!

By: Brett B.

Brad Pitt in Fight Club

Recently while watching TMZ, they happened to show a “street brawl” between two LA hair bands outside of a club. Now, by “street brawl” I mean 6 skinny guys with a combined weight of probably 400 pounds slapping at each other, so as to not mess up their hair and make-up. Not exactly a scene from FIGHT CLUB, if you know what I mean.

So, this of course brought to mind the incident years ago when Jack White of The White Stripes beat up Jason Stollsteimer of The Von Bondies over Stollsteimer’s badmouthing Jack behind his back. Who can forget the photos of the Von Bondie’s bloodied and bruised face posted next to a picture of a smirking Jack White. Now you might say to yourself “Jack White? That pale faced thin guy who looks like he can barely bench press the guitars he plays?” Yes. That Jack White. But as anyone who has ever fought will tell you: It’s the little guy you have to worry about. Small guys always have something to prove. I would rather go up against someone bigger than me than someone smaller than me every time. You ever see a little scrawny guy go off in a bar fight? They look like spider monkeys on PCP.

A raged Jason Stollsteimer...ouch!

Which makes me wonder, amongst the artists and bands in the jam scene …. Who’s the toughest? Now we all know that the jam band scene is the epitome of peace and love and good vibes but let’s just say hypothetically that someone really got pissed off at Bonnaroo and blows were thrown. Who would be left standing when the dust settled?

Widespread Panic

Amongst the old school jammers (Or as I refer to them O.J.’s “Original Jammers”) my two favorite contenders would be Widespread Panic and Gov’t Mule. To me there has always been something about John Bell that makes me feel that when goes off things could get ugly. There seems to be an underlying sense that he could put a real hurtin’ on someone if he took a mind to do so. And Dave Schools is the last person you would want to get you down on the ground in a full body press. I also have no doubt that Jimmy Herring and John ‘JoJo’ Hermann would be pretty decent back-up if the shit ever hit the fan, as well.

Gov't Mule

Now in Gov’t Mule you have a triple threat. (The jury is still out on Jorgen Carlsson). In this corner you have Warren “Big Daddy” Haynes. The Jerry Lawler of music. Don’t let Warren’s girth fool you. The man is a solid barrel of guitar playing fury which would translate into some major damage in a brawl. Not to mention the fact that he is a pretty tough cookie in real life. Matt Abts, Mule’s drummer, has always reminded me of Mickey Rourke. Kind of cool and dangerous. You know he would be smiling serenely as he stomped you in an bar fight. And Danny Louis? There is just something about him that makes me feel he’d make a great hitman.

John Popper RAGE!

Honorable O.J. mention would have to go the boys in Blues Traveler. When John Popper got pulled over a few years ago in that SUV doing over a hundred miles per hour and the cops found hidden compartments with 4 rifles, 9 handguns, a switchblade knife and a Tazer, you just knew this guy was just praying for something to happen.

Now heading down South, you have some good ole boys who could put a major whoopin’ on your ass if’n they took a mind to do so. Amongst my nominees would be The Black Crowes and The Drive-By Truckers.

The Black Crowes

The Black Crowes definitely would score high in the Potential To Kick Major Ass Department despite Mr. Robinson’s proclivity for smoking herb. The tension that has existed between Chris and Rich would have no problem being vented against anyone dumb enough to mess with the Robinson brothers. Nothing says “If I have no problem beating the shit out of a sibling, I will definitely enjoy kicking YOUR ass!” like the love between 2 brothers in the same band. Just ask the Galaghers of Oasis and the Davies of The Kinks.

Patterson Hood of The Drive By Truckers

I once saw Patterson Hood of The Drive-By Truckers polish off close to 10 shots of Jack Daniels while onstage. Trust me: If you can drink JD like that and still put on one of the best shows out there today, you will have no trouble getting into a back alley fight after the show. Not to mention, the guys in DBT all look like they have a straight razor in their boots. Hell, the female bass player in the Truckers could probably do some major damage, as well.

Grace Potter

And speaking of women, and certainly not to be sexist, what woman out there in the scene is the biggest badass? I’d put my money on Grace Potter. Aside from the fact that she is a rock and roll party machine. Aside from the fact that she is one of the most beautiful women in music today. Grace P. is one tough cookie. So, don’t let that sweet smile and gorgeous red hair fool you. If there was any one female that could lay the smackdown on you, it’s her.

Alejandro Escovedo

Finally, the two toughest individual artists out there playing great music that you would be a fool to cross? Up first, Alejandro Escovedo. Alejandro has the pedigree to be a dangerous mofo. Started off in one of the first California punk bands, The Nuns. Went on to play in some the coolest and down and dirty bar bands ever (Rank & File and True Believers). And the final confirmation: He played in True Believers with his brother, Javier. Two brothers of Mexican descent in the same bar band? It is amazing that they are both still alive.

Karl Denson ~ Badest Cat Around

But without a doubt the toughest, baddest, man most likely to hurt you so bad even your mama wouldn’t recognize you afterwards would have to be one Mr. Karl Denson. I had the pleasure of being in the ship gym a few years ago on Jam Cruise and let me tell you something. The man works out like he plays the saxophone. With a vengeance! Karl D is one of those guys that you would pray that the first blow would kill you or at least knock you out so you wouldn’t have to feel the following blows.

In closing, we all know fighting is bad. No one ever likes to see anyone get hit or hurt. But on the off chance I am ever jumped out back of a club after a show, I just hope that it’s Grace Potter that leaps off that tour bus Flying V guitar a swingin’ to come to my defense.

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