Joint Point

Feb 17, 2011 by

Joint Point By Bubba Schill with Thomas Cole On the surface, Joint Point implies the juncture at which individual ideas converge into collaborative ones. For those lucky enough to ride the ski mountain in Telluride, it indicates a more specific meaning, namely, a ski run between Mammoth and Spiral Stairs off of Lift Nine.  And of course for some of us it simply calls to mind a good place to smoke a j. Yet the moniker takes on even more depth when one considers a constantly evolving musical ensemble, Telluride’s very own popular local band of the same name. In a town upon which it’s notoriously easy for local bands to over saturate themselves, Joint Point has been a consistent crowd-pleaser that has quickly and steadily packed in and wowed large crowds over the...

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Medeski, Martin and Wood: 20 Years...

Feb 17, 2011 by

Medeski, Martin and Wood: 20 Years

Medeski Martin & Wood Luckily, many talented musicians love playing music in Colorado. From classical symphonies to bluegrass jams, the state sees — and hears – it all. This March, we’re in for another treat when Medeski, Martin & Wood (MMW) will kick off their tour with four shows in Colorado. If you’re anywhere from Aspen to Denver and you enjoy live music, these shows will definitely be worth your while. Twenty years ago, Medeski, Martin & Wood came together in Brooklyn, N.Y. to create an American jazz band. Though often categorized as jazz, MMW’s music draws inspiration from a multitude of genres ranging from hip-hop to funk  and their live performances, with an inclination toward improvisation and experimentation, tend to truly awe music lovers. In 1991, keyboard/organ/piano player John Medeski, drummer/percussionist Billy Martin...

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Disco Biscuits

Feb 11, 2011 by

Disco Biscuits

It was 2002 and I had just finished working with a friend serving tables at a mediocre corporate chain. We had discussed many a festival and concert and found we shared a common love of music. As we delved into jambands, I was trying to get a feel for this person’s like or dislike of one of my favorite bands, when they suddenly asked me, “Do you do Disco Biscuits?” “Excuse me?” “Have you ever heard of Disco Biscuits?” they repeated just a little slower and with a condescending tone that possibly implied my getting old and deaf. “Never heard of them. What are they about?” Based on my friend’s brief description, I was skeptical. And yet within a few listenings, I was turned on to the albums They Missed the Perfume and Bisco...

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Bonnaroo Lineup Announced – DMB, Stevie, Jeff Beck, MMW and TMBG...

Feb 9, 2011 by

I’ve been singing Birdhouse in Your Soul, a song from They Might Be Giant’s brand new album for 1990, in my head for days now. I swear, just ask my mightily annoyed girlfriend! Luckily, today’s Bonnaroo announcement affords me an avenue to see TMBG among some great other bands including DMB, Stevie Wonder, Kings of Leon and Weezer. Source: https://heyecanlibahis.info/ The full lineup also includes Angel of Montgomery singer John Prine, The Disco Biscuits, Jimmy Cliff and The Flaming Lips performing a tribute to Dark Side of the Moon. This year’s festival will take place from June 10-13 at the same great location in Manchester, TN and tickets are available now at bonnaroo.com where payment plan packages are also available. The full lineup as confirmed so far includes: Jay-Z Dave Matthews Band Kings of Leon...

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Biscuits in his Gravy: Keller Williams...

Feb 2, 2011 by

Biscuits in his Gravy: Keller Williams

For many of you, Keller Williams needs no introduction. But for anyone left out there who hasn’t heard of Keller, seen his ledendary solo act or followed his many other incarnations, well… I guess I’ve got some ‘splaining to do. Yet how the hell do you write a quick intro about a guy who has just released his 16th album (his first geared towards children), hosts his own syndicated radio show, has five side-projects listed on his website, recently published his first children’s book and is currently touring with a three-piece bluegrass outfit to promote an album of cover songs from artists as diverse as Kris Kristofferson, Amy Winehouse and Marcy Playground? It’s been said that his “Entire career seems like a eries of side projects.” And that can be a good thing or...

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