Jump Back Jake

Jump Back Jake has a new album out, their debut, Brooklyn Hustle/Memphis Muscle. Curious to hear what these guys were about, I gave it a couple of spins. It's a record filled with blue-eyed Southern style soul. At times, Jump Back Jake recalls Gregg Allman's more pop leaning forays, Arc Angels, Cowboy (remember them?) and even a bit of Johnny Rivers. Many of the songs are infused with dripping horns.

This is the song that caught my ear the most.

Other songs that caught my ear were "Pay Out On The Front End," "Easy Answers" and "Don't Wanna Go."

Click on the image to stream the entire album. You can purchase the digital record there as well.

www.jumpbackjake.com

Lisa Bianco To Play Ace Of Clubs, April 4

Singer/songwriter Lisa Bianco is taking the stage at Ace Of Clubs on April 4.

Listen to a stream of "Sideways" from her album Post Data.


For more info about Lisa Bianco, click the image.


www.myspace.com/lisabianco

On Sale Dates For The Week of March 22

Tickets go on sale this week for upcoming shows in the New York area.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

August 14 -- Animal Collective at Celebrate Brooklyn at Prospect Park Bandshell
www.briconline.org/celebrate; www.bowerypresents.com/event/2880

Thursday, March 26, 2009

June 9 -- Santigold at Terminal 5
www.Terminal5NYC.com

Friday, March 27, 2009








May 5 -- Ben Harper and Relentless7 (pictured) at Webster Hall
www.websterhall.com; www.bowerypresents.com/event/2874
May 8 -- Ben Harper and Relentless7 at Music Hall of Williamsburg
www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com
May 17 -- The Shins at Wellmont Theatre
www.wellmonttheatre.com
May 18 -- The Shins at Terminal 5
www.Terminal5NYC.com
June 1 - 5 -- Art Brut at Mercury Lounge
www.mercuryloungenyc.com
June 11 - 12 -- Meat Puppets at Mercury Lounge
www.mercuryloungenyc.com
June 16 - 17 -- Johathan Richman at Bowery Ballroom
www.boweryballroom.com
June 17 -- Metric at Terminal 5
www.Terminal5NYC.com

Chester French's Jacques Jams, Vol. 1: Endurance

Chester French and Clinton Sparks, are releasing a mixtape titled Jacques Jams, Vol. 1: Endurance. It features collaborations with some of their favorite artists including Diddy, Jermaine Dupri, Pharrell, Janelle Monae, Bun B, Talib Kweli, Solange, Cassie, and more. The best part is, it's free and we all like free! The only thing you have to do is head on over to their website and become a member of their VIP Concierge Service and they'll hook you up with the free goodies before anyone else gets their little hands on it as well as keep you informed of what they're up to.

If that's not enough DA & Max for you and I'm sure it's not (I know it's not for me), their full-length debut album, Love the Future, will be released April 21. www.myspace.com/chesterfrench

Introducing: George Wein's FOLK FESTIVAL 50 and George Wein's JAZZ FESTIVAL 55

Music fans will be happy to know that dates for folk and jazz festivals in Newport have been announced!

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Music impresario George Wein announced today that he will produce and present George Wein’s FOLK FESTIVAL 50, July 31 – August 2, and George Wein’s JAZZ FESTIVAL 55 August 7 – 9 in historic Newport, RI. Both festivals will include two full days of music at Fort Adams State Park and a Friday evening concert.

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Artists for both festivals will be announced in early April. The tradition of excellent music festivals in Newport is sure to be upheld with legendary producer Wein at the helm. Both he and Newport are well known for presenting a bevy of excellent performers. So, I'm sure we're in for a stellar line-up at both festivals.

www.jazzfestival55.com
www.folkfestival50.com

Kaiser Cartel's Oh No

This song by Brooklyn's Kaiser Cartel recently caught my ear. It's from their album March Forth. Yeah, I know, it's taken me nearly a year to discover it. Better late than never I say!

Listen to a stream of "Oh No"

www.myspace.com/kaisercartel
www.kaisercartel.com

Neil Young To Release New Album & DVD Box Set

Neil Young will release his new album Fork in the Road on April 7. The songs on the album are Young's response to the social and ecological questions facing the world's population.

Ever the busy man, Young will also release the long awaited 10 DVD box set Archives Vol. 1 on June 2 which he produced himself. The project covers the period from his earliest recordings with The Squires in Winnipeg, 1963, through the classic 1972 Harvest record and more.

You can pre-order the box set and find out more info by clicking the image.

Young has also released a series of videos to support his upcoming Fork in the Road record. Check them out below.

Neil Young - Light A Candle

Neil Young - Cough Up The Bucks

Johnny Magic - Version 2


www.neilyoung.com
www.myspace.com/neilyoung

Around New York ... March 23 - March 29, 2009

Upcoming shows in the New York area ...

March 23 -- Sneaky Sound System (pictured) at Mercury Lounge
www.mercuryloungenyc.com
March 23 -- Peggy Sue / Jay Jay Pistolet / Sam Isaac / The Boat People / Longview at Pianos
www.pianosnyc.com
March 24 - 29 -- James Moody Quartet w/ special guest Jon Faddis at Blue Note
www.bluenote.net
March 25 -- Tyburn Saints / Dead Sextons / Red Riders at The Annex
www.theannexnyc.com
March 25 -- Leela James at SOB's
www.sobs.com
March 25 -- Derek Trucks Band at Wellmont Theatre
www.wellmonttheatre.com
March 26 -- Adam Taylor at Arlene's Grocery
www.arlenesgrocery.net
March 26 -- Ben Folds at Wellmont Theatre
www.wellmonttheatre.com
March 26 -- Kiss Kiss at The Annex
www.theannexnyc.com
March 26 -- PJ Harvey / John Parish at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza
www.irvingplaza.com
March 26 -- The Proclaimers (pictured) acoustic show at Joe's Pub
www.joespub.com
March 27 -- Devon Allman's Honeytribe at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
www.bbkingblues.com
March 27 -- Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk & Guests at Highline Ballroom
www.highlineballroom.com


March 27 -- Semi Precious Weapons at Blender Theater
www.blendertheater.com
March 28 -- Primal Scream at Webster Hall
www.websterhall.com
March 28 -- Les Claypool at Terminal 5
www.terminal5nyc.com
March 28 -- Crooked Disco / Project Jenny Project Jan at Public Assembly
www.publicassemblynyc.com
March 29 -- Primal Scream at Music Hall of Williamsburg
www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com
March 29 -- Nomo / Day In Pictures at Union Hall
www.unionhallny.com

Medeski Martin & Wood Set To Release Radiolarians II

Medeski Martin & Wood are set to release the second installment of The Radiolarian Series, Radiolarians II , on April 14th.

Click the image to download "Amber Gris" (right click, save as)


www.medeskimartinandwood.com
www.myspace.com/medeskimartinandwood

2009 Craic Fest: Stand

Stand: March 12 @ Mercury Lounge, New York, NY

A week ago I went 'round to Mercury Lounge to witness opening night of the 11th Annual Craic Festival. The third act on the bill that night was Irish band Stand.

The photos ...

Set List

www.standland.com
www.myspace.com/standland