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Thursday, June 30, 2011

Alekline's Gun at Webster Hall

The thrash metal act Alekhine's Gun played an amazing set for No Remissions album release party at the studio in Webster hall. This Brooklyn based band drew the metal and hardcore underground crowd like a prophet draws a cult. They played fast and loud, so hard even the sound guys couldn't keep up with the fury. It was awesome. Lead by vocalist "the crusher" a rare female singer in the scene, this band seemed to unleash the crowd into a bloody sweat soaked monster. It was awesome! If you have an opportunity to witness these up and comers I would highly recommend throwing on a tee shirt you don't mind ruining and lacing your boots up tight for one he'll of a show.

For more information about Alekhine's Gun and tour and album info check them out at.http://www.reverbnation.com/AlekhinesGun

Photos and words by Christopher G. Smith

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Furthur Gearing Up for Summer Tour 2011

For those who caught Furthur on their 2011 spring tour know that Phil Lesh & Bob Weir have lots of tricks up their sleeves and know how to bring down the house, from bringing in surprise guests like Warren Haynes and Elvis Costello to the super-sized screen with psychedelic projections at Radio City Music Hall. Starting off their summer tour at the always good time All Good Festival, the band heads up to the northeast for 8 shows including Gathering of the Vibes before heading down to the Carolinas. Furthur will then have three more shows in the South. Furthur tickets are still on sale for most shows and All Good Festival and Gathering of the Vibes are both expecting to sell out so now is a good time to buy tickets. Here are shots from Furthur's show on March 13, 2011 at the Best Buy Theater in New York City when Warren Haynes sat in with the band.

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Phil Lesh with Furthur

Phil Lesh

Phil Lesh with Furthur

Furthur

Warren Haynes

Monday, June 20, 2011

RIP Big Man - Clarence Clemons

Clarence "Big Man" Clemons passed away on Saturday, June 18th after suffering from a major stroke a week earlier.
As anyone who's ever attended a Bruce Springsteen and the East Street Band concert knows, Clarence Clemons was more than a sideman - he was the soul, the anchor of the band. He brought roots rock authenticity to the mostly white, blue collar ensemble.
Perhaps nothing can be written that better describes the relationship between Clarence Clemons and Springsteen than the iconic cover for 1975"s "Born To Run", the album that brought Springsteen to the masses. A ruffled, grinning Springsteen is seen leaning on a large shoulder, revealed on the back cover to be the behatted, tenor sax blowing Clarence Clemons. As Springsteen has said, Clemons was a presence, a brother and a muse.
The Big Band in the sky just got much better. Those of us fortunate enough to have seen Clarence Clemons perform over the years have wonderful memories of The Big Man on stage - The big hats, flowing robes or colorful suites. But, more than anything, it was the sound of that sax, wailing during the rockers, bringing Rosie out tonight, taking Jungleland to a soulful, perfect end.

Clarence Clemons

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Agnes Obel at the Tin Angel

June 15, 2011

The Danish songwriter/composer Agnes Obel performed at the Tin Angel in Philadelphia, PA on Wednesday. The Tin Angel was the very last stop of her first US tour. She is an amazing pianist with beautiful vocals.

Agnes has become something of a phenomenon overseas, going platinum (100,000 albums) in France, double platinum in Denmark, and sold out venues across Europe. She released a new EP, iTunes Live From Paris, exclusively through iTunes on May 31st. Recorded at the iTunes Opera Store in Paris in March, the EP features some of Agnes’ classic tracks from her debut record, Philharmonics, as well as Agnes’ haunting take on Elliott Smith’s “Between The Bars.”

Photos by Joe Ryan/ ryanfoto.com