Scene and Heard

New Solo Album ‘Wand’ to Be Released May 24th (Nerveland)

Craig Wedren’s new video “Are We” has become the first critically acclaimed
music video to pioneer stunning, new 360° interactive panoramic technology. 
Directed by Tim Nackashi (whose video credits also include OkGo, Gnarles
Barkley, and TV On The Radio), “Are We” is the first single and video-chapter
from Wedren’s forthcoming album and interactive film, ‘Wand’ (May 24th /
Nerveland).

We invite you to explore the world of ‘Wand’ and choose your own adventure:
www.craigwedren.com
(Load 100%, then click and drag mouse to control perspective.)

“Are We” stars Craig Wedren and features perfomances by David Wain,Thomas
Lennon, Joe LoTruglio and scores of others.  The song includes vocals from Conor
Oberst (Bright Eyes) and Janet Weiss (Sleater-Kinney).

Here’s what people are saying about ‘Are We’:

“Stunning… Wedren’s project engages the audience throughout the length of the
piece.”
– NPR All Songs Considered

“Must-see video” – USA Today Pop Candy

“drag your mouse around the screen to look around at the truly bizarre scenes
that Nackashi and Wedren have devised.” – Pitchfork

“Mindblowing” – American Songwriter

“A dreamy, haunting world” – Mashable

“We’ve seen a few innovative music videos in the last year, including Arcade
Fire’s “Wilderness Downtown”…but this one takes the cake for one-upping all the
multi-billion dollar bands.”
– Denver Westword

“Craig Wedren mesmerizes” – Paste

“unique, sprawling” – Spinner

A little background on Craig:
•  Lead singer of Shudder To Think, one of America’s most influential post-punk
bands.
•  Reinvented himself as an in-demand composer of music for film and television,
from Todd Haynes’ ‘Velvet Goldmine’ to the now-classic ‘The School Of Rock’, to
Showtime’s Emmy Award-winning ‘United States of Tara’ and HBO’s hit series,
‘Hung’.
•  Beautifully eccentric solo artist, whether fronting a full-tilt rock and roll
band, performing solo, or singing with a contemporary classical ensemble.

This week BobMarley.com has relaunched with a completely redesigned look and feel, created in part by the suggestions offered by its readers under the guiding hand of Ziggy Marley. The website features a wealth of information on Bob Marley, from biographical insights to music and video clips, along with all the latest news. In a statement on the site Ziggy thanks everyone for their help and promises even more surprises in the future.

‘This is a special place for Bob and his fans, someplace where they can get to know Bob like no where else. Not just Bob the legend, but Bob the spirit, Bob the man, Bob as you would have known him if you had time to visit him.’ – Ziggy Marley

Kate Simon’s iconic photography of Bob Marley is featured in the Genesis signed limited edition REBEL MUSIC. Which also includes specially-commissioned text from 24 contributors including ex-Wailers Junior Marvin, Family Man Barrett, and Neville Garrick plus Island Records’ founder Chris Blackwell.

Bonhams – The Eric Clapton Guitar & Amp Sale

Bonhams will be hosting a landmark auction on March 9, 2011 featuring over 150 of Eric Clapton’s guitars and amps from his personal collection. The proceeds will be going to the Crossroads Centre, Eric’s not-for-profit International Centre of Excellence for the treatment of alcohol and other drug addictions. The simulcast auction in New York and Los Angeles features a wealth of unique items, including a custom 2005 Zematis S22BP 3S favoured by guitarists such as Ronnie Wood and similar to models he played whilst in the Faces. It is the first time Clapton has donated his astounding collection of amps for auction. To see the full catalogue click here…

Fans Now Have More Opportunities to Hear, Interact and Engage with Nikki Sixx On-Air and Online–

 LOS ANGELES, February 23, 2011 – On the heels of the one-year anniversary of Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx and The Side Show Countdown with Nikki Sixx, Premiere Radio Networks announced today it launched the Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx channel on SiriusXM Satellite Radio.  Airing 24/7 on XM Channel 161, Sixx fans now have more opportunities than ever to tune in to Sixx’s nationally syndicated radio programs, which air on more than 70 rock/alternative radio stations across the country, as well as the Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx channel on Clear Channel Radio’s digital platform iheartradio, in addition to streaming live on www.SixxSense.com. 

            Fans online can’t seem to get enough of Sixx as he continues to interact, and sometimes debate, with them on Twitter (http://twitter.com/NikkiSixx) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nikki-Sixx/96943760335), keeping them up to speed on all things Sixx.  Last week, www.SixxSense.com experienced record page views as Sixx:A.M. (Sixx, Dj Ashba and James Michael) world premiered the video of the new single “Lies of the Beautiful People,” which became the most-added track this week at both Active and Mainstream Rock and is the debut track on the companion album, of the same name, to Sixx’s highly-anticipated new book This Is Gonna Hurt: Music, Photography and Life Through the Distorted Lens of Nikki Sixx.  This Is Gonna Hurt will be released April 12, and the full soundtrack CD will be released May 3. 

About Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx and The Side Show Countdown with Nikki Sixx

Each night on Sixx Sense, international rock icon, founder/bassist/songwriter of the world-renowned band Mötley Crüe and chart-topping band Sixx:A.M., New York Times best-selling author, clothing designer, philanthropist and photographer Nikki Sixx discusses music and lifestyle topics as he gives listeners a backstage look at the world and mind of a rock star.  Joined by co-host Kerri Kasem, Sixx provides his unique perspective and attitude as the duo welcomes celebrity guests, recording artists and fascinating characters from all walks of life.  All this and more are coupled with the radio station’s playlist.  Nationally syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks, Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx broadcasts Monday through Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight local time on Rock/Alternative music stations in the U.S. and Canada.  The show is complemented by The Side Show Countdown with Nikki Sixx, which is available for air Saturday or Sunday between 6 a.m. and midnight local time.  Each weekend, the radio host and tastemaker introduces his personal new music picks, as well as plays an array of what’s happening on the rock charts, and shares his own special brand of talk radio with celebrities and other guests.  For more information, please visit www.SixxSense.com.

Forecastle founder J.K. McKnight celebrated his 30th birthday with a party at Headliners Music Hall. The birthday Bash featured music from Strange Arrangement, Nerves Jr. Amtrack and  special guest Panda. The celebration was well attended and lasted into the early hours of Sunday morning.

More photos at http://albums.phanfare.com/isolated/aU8vWSQf/1/5022345

More photos at http://albums.phanfare.com/isolated/aU8vWSQf/1/5022345

Here Come The Mummies

Here Come the Mummies the Funk/R&B band, best known for their live performances, visited Horseshoe Casino IN.

The Mummies show, began with a grand entrance,  a drum line, marching in and around the crowd and on to the stage. The band had the audience in full frenzy from the beginning of their show. The funky band band consists of various professional musicians based in Nashville, Tenn. There are rumored to be several Grammy awards among the members, though this is difficult to verify, as identities are kept private. They are believed to be under contract to various record labels, hiding their identities so as to prevent contract disputes while performing.

A band blessed with great vocals, and features talented musicians including  a great horn section, and percussion.  Each song spotlighted the incredible abilities of  individual band members  playing many crowd favorites. Along with the powerful music, the band includes several humorous moments such as the cowbelt on “Funky Little Baby” , flag waving and a visit from a helmeted  superhero.

This band knows how to throw a party. They have a loyal fan base that comes prepared to participate, dance, sing and get funky. The Mummies provided an entertaining and groove filled performance played with perfection.  If you haven’t seen this band perform, I have provided a link for your enjoyment. Videos for here come the mummies

To see more Photos http://albums.phanfare.com/isolated/ig7eFAcX/1/5022156

Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, Wanee Festival 2009

Susan Tedeschi

Derek Trucks

Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band recently played their first show of 2011 in front of a sold-out house at the Imperial Theatre in Augusta, GA. Now, their tour plans are coming into focus for the spring and summer months. April will bring the band to a series of intimate theatres around the East Coast, as they preview much of the material from their forthcoming debut album.

Tickets for these shows will go fast so act quickly to get yours. Each show will have a pre-sale period for fans to purchase tickets. To get your pre-sale tickets, just sign up for the Derek & Susan fan community – registration is free and easy. The first set of pre-sales are on Tuesday, February 22, at 2pm (local time), for the shows in Charleston, Birmingham and Charlotte. Then on Wednesday, February 23 at 12 Noon (local time), pre-sales for Atlanta, New York City, and San Francisco will begin.

Here’s Derek & Susan’s upcoming schedule of American dates:

April 5 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall
April 7 – Birmingham, AL – Alabama Theatre
April 8 – Atlanta, GA – Center Stage
April 11 – Charlotte, NC – McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square
April 13 – New York, NY – Highline Ballroom
May 22 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield

The date at Atlanta’s Center Stage is part of the Jim Beam Music Series, and video footage and audio downloads of some of the songs will be available for fans everywhere.

In May, the band will head west to perform at a pair of festivals: Sonoma Jazz Festival on May 20, and Doheny Blues Festival on May 21. Both Sonoma and Doheny feature John Fogerty as the headliner, and tickets are currently on-sale for each festival.

Here’s the full list of announced dates for Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band (for more details, head to DerekAndSusan.net/Events):

April 5 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall
April 7 – Birmingham, AL – Alabama Theatre
April 8 – Atlanta, GA – Center Stage
April 11 – Charlotte, NC – McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square
April 13 – New York, NY – Highline Ballroom
April 16 – Live Oak, FL – Wanee Music Festival
April 21 – Sydney, AU – Enmore Theatre
April 22 – Melbourne, AU – Palace Theatre
April 23 – Byron Bay, AU – Byron Bay Bluesfest
April 24 – Byron Bay, AU – Byron Bay Bluesfest
April 27 – Auckland, NZ – Powerstation
May 20 – Sonoma, CA – Sonoma Jazz Festival
May 21 – Dana Point, CA – Doheny Blues Festival
May 22 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield
June 29 – London, UK – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
July 5 – Stuttgart, DE – Jazz Open Stuttgart
July 7 – Paris, FR – Tranon Theatre
July 9 – Rotterdam, NL – North Sea Jazz Festival
July 10 – Bonn, DE – Museumsplatz (with Gregg Allman Band)

The Wanee Festival 2010

The Allman Brothers Band headlines a great line-up of outstanding performers for the 2011 Wanee Music Festival. This year the Festival has expanded to three days from Thursday April 14^th through Saturday April 16^th at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. There will be an expanded Wanee Kick Off Party on Wednesday April 13 starting at 2pm – 2am. There will also be a Happy Hour on Tuesday from 8pm – 12am featuring live music. Tickets for the Festival are on sale now at www.waneefestival.com, www.livenation.com and Music Today.

Sharing the stage again this year with The Allman Brothers Band is Widespread Panic, along with first timers Robert Plant  & The Band of

Joy and The Steve Miller Band.   The rest of the line-up includes: WarrenHaynes Band, Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, Ween, Stephen Marley, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Mike Gordon, Hot Tuna, 7 Walkers Feat. Bill Kreutzmann, Galactic , Taj Mahal, North Mississippi Allstars, Keller Williams, John Popper & The Duskray Troubadours, The Radiators, Wanda Jackson, Rusted Root, Oteil Burbridge and The Lee Boys,Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Big Gigantic, Melvin Seals & JGB, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, New Deal, Lotus, Tea Leaf Green, DJ Logic, Toubob Krewe, Devon Allman’s Honeytribe, Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio, Soul Rebels Brass Band, Guitar Shorty, Dangermuffin, Honey Island Swamp Band, Kevin Hammond, Death on Two Wheels, The Yeti Trio, Jacob Jeffries Band and Griffin Anthony.

THREE DAY GENERAL ADMISSION FESTIVAL TICKETS:

$188.50 (plus applicable fees) from January 22^nd – March 1^st (After March 1^st price will increase). Price includes (1) Three full days of music pass to the Festival (Thurs.,Fri. & Sat.) with music from 10:30am – 2am!, 4 nights of primitive camping (Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat.) and admission to the Expanded Wanee Kick Off Party on Wednesday April 13 with live music from 2pm – 2am!

VIP TICKETS:
$500.00 (plus applicable fees) and will be available on a limited basis.
VIP Tickets Include: (1) Three full days of music pass to the festival (Thurs., Fri, & Sat.) with music from 10:30am – 2am!, 4 nights of primitive camping (Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat.) and admission to the Expanded Wanee Kick Off Party on Wednesday April 13^th, Private Concert Viewing Area,Drink Specials, Wanee 2011 VIP Shirt, Commemorative Poster, Lunch and Dinner Catering on Thurs, Fri & Sat, All Day Free Non Alcholic Drinks and VIP Welcome Party on Wednesday.

Tickets for the 2011 Wanee Music Festival are on sale now at www.waneefestival.com, www.livenation.com and Music Today.  The Festival will be held Thursday April 14^th through Saturday April 16^th at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL with the “Wanee Kick-Off Party” held on Wednesday, April 13^th.  Last year with more than 16,000 in attendance, the festival saw its biggest and best year to date. This year is sure to sell out so get your tickets early!

Look for more upcoming announcements at: www.waneefestival.com

About Live Nation:

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The Wanee Music Festival

The Allman Brothers Band @ Wanee Music Festival 2010

The Wanee Music Festival