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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Warren Haynes Christmas Jam

Warren Haynes is coming home to Asheville for the 22nd annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam. The benefit concert has raised over 1 million dollars for Habitat for Humanity since the holiday extravaganza began. The diversity of bands and collaborative performances have ranged from blues to bluegrass to funk to good ol' Rock and Roll. Mountain music legend Dr. Ralph Stanly, Dumpstaphunk, William Bell, Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, SerialPod with Trey Anastasio and Mike Gordon of Phish with Bill Kreutzmann of the Grateful Dead on drums, Phil Lesh & Friends, Widespread Panic, Allman Brothers Band, Derek Trucks Band and of course Warren Haynes' band Gov't Mule have all performed at previous Xmas Jams in Asheville, NC.

The Warren Haynes Christmas Jam has been expanding to include many events across the City of Asheville which is Warren Haynes' hometown. The Pre-Jam to the Xamas Jam, held the night before the Saturday night concert has been held at The Orange Peel and broadcast live on the local public radio station and the web, WNCW. The live broadcast will be available online and will take place again this Friday night, December 10 and can be listened to live here: WNCW Warren Haynes Pre-Jam Broadcast. Also part of the fund raising festivities is the Christmas Jam by Day. A short walk from the Asheville Civic Center over to Lexington Ave, The Lab, one of Asheville's newest breweries and bars will be hosting performances on Friday from 12 noon till 5 pm.. Performers include Kevn Kinney, Drivin' N Cryin', Jake Haldenwang, Aaron LaFalce, Jamie Dose & Dorsey Parker of Velvet Truckstop. Saturday at The Lab, performances include Kevn Kinney, Drivin' N Cryin', Mac Arnold and Plate Full O'Blues and Bobby Miller & The Virginia Daredevils + more acts are expected both days.

Warren Haynes

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Dr. Ralph Stanley

The Satellite Gallery in Asheville is again hosting the Christmas Jam by Day Art Show. The gallery will feature art and photography with sales benefiting Warren's charity, the W&S Charitable Foundation, Inc., which works closely with Habitat for Humanity.

Also part of the Christmas Jam by Day will be Saturday afternoon performances at Stella Blue (Correction - Stella Blue events will now be held at The Emerald Lounge) by The Last Straw, Caleb Caudle & The Bayonets, Velvet Truckstop and Sanctum Sully also running from noon through 5p.m..

The 22nd annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam is featuring the debut of Warren Haynes' new band, The Warren Haynes Band comprising of New Orleans based funkateers George Porter, Jr., Ivan Neville, and Raymond Weber along with Ian McLagan, Ron Holloway and Ruthie Foster and of course, Warren Haynes.

Ron Holloway

The Drive-By Truckers had to cancel their scheduled performance due to being run down on their European tour and exhaustion by Mike Cooley and he/they are following doctor's advice to take a break from touring.

The 2010 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam lineup is headlining the Steve Miller Band, Umphrey's McGee, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band along with Missing Cats, Gregg Allman of the Allman Brothers Band, John Bell of Widespread Panic along with special guests: Mike Barne, Cody Dickinson, Fred Eltringham, Sherman Ewing, Ruthie Foster, Audley Freed, John "JoJo" Hermann, Terence Higgins, Ron Holloway, Ron Johnson, Robert Kearns, Kevn Kinney and Ivan Neville. For more details about the weekend's events or to make a donation, go to the Xmas Jam website. The 2010 Christmas Jam is sold out but don't miss the live broadcast of the Pre-Jam this Friday and day events in town this weekend. Photos from the past 5 Warren Haynes Christmas Jams at Performance Impressions. Watch a slide show from the past 5 Xmas Jams on Flickr.
Warren Haynes Christmas Jam photos at Performance Impressions:

2005 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam Photos

2006 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam Photos

2007 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam Photos Pre-Jam

2007 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam Photos

2008 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam Photos

2009 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam Photos

2010 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam Photos coming soon!

Warren Haynes

Ivan Neville

Gregg Allman

Warren Haynes Christmas Jam

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Warren Haynes

Warren Haynes and Marty Stewart

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Elton John Photos from 2010 World Tour

Elton John made it to the Asheville Civic Center on November 16, 2010 along with Leon Russell for one incredible night of top-tier entertainment.

Elton John

The highly acclaimed, world renowned performer did not disappoint. Leon Russell, who opened the show, came back onstage to perform with Sir Elton John hits from their collaborative album, The Union. The quickly sold out show kept on going and Elton John, along with his band, just kept pouring soul into hit after hit keeping the audience fully entertained. Toward the end of the night, Elton showed no signs of slowing down and even though he could have ended the show an hour earlier, at times bowing and another slamming the cover to his Yamaha piano shut, he just raised the lid and took back to the piano bench to blaze more all-star tunes to a well-received crowd. Getting on top of his piano (literally) and walking about the full length of the stage on all side to greet the many fans in awe of his spectacular performance, Elton John did not leave hanging the many who brought albums and memorabilia for him to sign—which he did. The stage security earned their money and it was funny to see ladies (in their 60's) being pushed back like in classic footage of infatuated girls in the presence of the Beatles during their heyday, and I would bet some of these ladies were one in the same!

Elton John

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More Elton John Photos from this show at Performance Impressions & view Elton John Slide Show

Elton John's successes have rightfully earned him the designation as one of the greatest performers of our era with 25 platinum albums, 29 consecutive Top 40 hits, and over 250 million records sold worldwide. With 50+ years of performing under his belt, Elton borrowed from his huge repertoire of music surpassing many's high expectations for an night of music that had no regard for age—both his and the audience's.

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Elton John Setlist

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Elton John Performing Rocket Man at Asheville Civic Center

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Warren Haynes Christmas Jam

Warren Haynes and crew have announce the initial lineup for the 2010 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam. The annual benefit concert has raised close to 1 million dollars for the charity Habitat for Humanity.

Warren Haynes

The all-star event has seen some rare and awesome live music collaborations with a wide spectrum of talented musicians. A few that come to mind was a rare performance by SerialPod with members Trey Anastasio and Mike Gordon of Phish along with Bill Kreutzmann of the Grateful Dead.

John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin performing with Gov't Mule and a duet with Warren Haynes were also a memorable performances. The Xmas Jam, it's nickname, has been known to continue on till near 4am. which is more of a marathon than just a benefit concert which typically has started near 7pm. each year.

Warren Haynes Christmas Jam

Warren Haynes & Marty Stewart

Warren Haynes is an Asheville native and when he comes to town it brings out fans, friends and family. No other performer in town that I am aware of has been bestowed the honor that Warren received in Key to the City in 2002 presented to him by Asheville's mayor at the time, Charles Worley. In 2005 Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy congratulated Warren on his hard work and dedication to help deserving families obtain affordable housing though his backbone assistance to Habitat for Humanity.

Warren & Stephanie Haynes with Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy

Warren Haynes Christmas Jam Photos from past 5 years are archived at Performance Impressions concert photography archives.

Warren Haynes Christmas Jam

Matt Abts

For the first time in a while, Gov't Mule will not be performing at the Xmas Jam but Warren's latest project will be debuting, The Warren Haynes Band. Also confirmed in the initial lineup announcement: Steve Miller Band, Gregg Allman, Widespread Panic's John Bell and John "JoJo" Hermann,
Drive-By Truckers, Umphrey's McGee and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band.

Warren Haynes & John Paul Jones

Gregg Allman

Dave Matthews

Some of the most memorable times from the Xmas Jams have been the rare collaborations with at times over a dozen musicians sharing the stage. Dave Matthews, Bernie Worrell, Marty Stewart, Johnny Winter, John Bell, Karl Denson, Kevn Kinney, Audley Freed, Edwin McCain, Buddy Cage, Ben Harper, Robert Kearns, Robben Ford, Ron Holloway, Joan Osborne, William Bell, G. Love, Ani DiFranco and Bruce Hornsby are just a few of the performers who have taken time out of often hectic schedules during the holiday season to come to Asheville to take part in this truly amazing time of a benefit concert. Stockholm Syndrome, Dumpstaphunk and The Allman Brothers Band have all come to take part in Warren's annual Xmas Jam.

In recent years, the Christmas Jam has expanded to encompass Asheville during the weekend. The Pre-Jam, a private show held the night before the main event, held for the bands and their friends and families, has been broadcast live on the local public radio, 88.7 WNCW.
The Satellite Gallery in town hosts Xmas Jam art auction with photography from past Christmas Jams and related art. Day performances have been added at local clubs in town so you never know what to expect over Christmas Jam weekend in Asheville.