Thursday, June 26, 2008

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Page McConnell

Lots of Phish reunion rumours lately. Page McConnell has just put this up at phish.com. Write it, Leo:

Given the volume of speculation and rumors that have bubbled up recently, I have been asked to make a statement…Here goes.

For me, the last four years have been great. I’ve spent quality time with my family and have watched my daughter grow. I took great pleasure and pride in writing and recording an album. I’m living a healthy lifestyle. I travel as little as possible and I sleep in my own bed. It took a couple of years after the break up to begin talking to my old band mates, but once the conversations began to flow it wasn’t long before the friendships were rekindled. And I can honestly say that I’m closer with all of them now then I’ve ever been in our 20-year relationship.

Recently the conversations have turned toward the possibility of spending some time together. Currently many of us have plans and projects already in the works, most notably Mike, who made a great album and is about to hit the road in support of it. Given that I might not even see some of the guys for the next six months, I would say that the announcement of a reunion is premature. However, later this year we hope to spend some time together and take a look at what possible futures we might enjoy. In fact the only real decision that has been made is that when we do get together, it will only be the four of us, hopefully with no distractions. I am really looking forward to that.

I want to say just a few more things. The prospect of Phish reuniting is something I consider very seriously, and I think about it a lot. And lastly, as always, there is plenty of misinformation floating around. Try not to focus too much on secondhand sources and random gossip. If there is anything real to announce, it will come from the four of us as a group.

Until then,
Page

MP3: Page McConnell - Stuck In The Middle With You
(live at Higher Ground, S. Burlington, VT, USA - 2007/05/30)

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Cory Chisel and The Wandering Sons: Cabin Ghosts

Cory Chisel and The Wandering Sons

Cory Chisel and The Wandering Sons don't like to be tied down to a genre. They list Americana, folk and neo-soul as their mainstays, but there is also some jazz, gospel, bluegrass and country shimmering through the cracks of the songs on their forthcoming EP Cabin Ghosts.

This Wisconsin band have been flying under the radar for quite some time, with singer and guitar player Corey Chisel supplying the material. Part of the EP was recorded live and you can picture the septet in your minds eye on a small overcrowded stage shutting up the regulars with faultless changes and advanced licks. Corey Chisel's dad was a preacher, so he was able to observe first hand what it takes to get a crowd's attention.

Cabin Ghosts will be released on Black Seal, a RCA imprint. No definite release date known yet.

Tracks:
  1. Lovers And Friends
  2. See It My Way
  3. So Wrong For Me
  4. On My Side
  5. It Won't Be Long
  6. Home In The Woods
Tour dates (w/ Joshua James):
  • 06/27 Hotel Cafe - Los Angeles, CA
  • 07/17 Club Cafe - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • 07/18 Radio Radio - Indianapolis, Indiana
  • 07/19 Beat Kitchen - Chicago, Illinois
  • 07/20 The Ark - Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • 07/22 Shank Hal - Milwaukee, WI
  • 07/23 Varsity Theater - Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • 07/24 Waiting Room - Omaha, Nebraska
  • 07/25 The Record Bar - Kansas City, Missouri
  • 07/30 Toad Tavern - Denver, CO
  • 07/31 Belly Up - Aspen, CO
  • 08/01 Club Sound - Salt Lake City, UT
  • 08/03 The Triple Door - Seattle, Washington
  • 08/04 Doug Fir Lounge - Portland, OR
  • 08/05 Boardwalk - Orangevale, CA
  • 08/06 Hotel Utah Saloon - San Francisco, CA
  • 08/08 Casbah - San Diego, CA
  • 08/09 Hotel Cafe - Los Angeles, CA
  • 08/10 Rhythm Room - Phoenix, Arizona
  • 09/13 Red Rocks Amphitheater - Morrison, CO

MP3: Cory Chisel and The Wandering Sons - Home In The Woods

» thewanderingsons.com

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Pete & The Pirates: Paradiso 2008/06/28 webcast

Pete & The Pirates

UK punk rock band Pete & The Pirates plays the Paradiso in Amsterdam. No ticket? Watch the webcast on fabchannel.com.

Pete & The Pirates
Webcast 2008/06/28
Starts: 19:30 local time (GMT +1)

MP3: Pete & The Pirates - Bright Lights

» fabchannel.com/pete_and_the_pirates_concert
» peteandthepirates.co.uk
» myspace.com/peteandthepirates

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Phish: free MP3 of "Taste" from Walnut Creek

Phish: Walnut Creek

A freebie from the forthcoming new Phish live release Walnut Creek on JEMP Records. The show at Walnut Creek Amphitheatre in Raleigh, NC (1997/07/22) will be available as a 2-DVD and audio downloads. Release date: August 5th.

And yes, that's the thunder and the rain you are hearing in the background.

MP3: Phish - Taste

» Pre-order 2-DVD
» Pre-order MP3 | FLAC
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