Hmm all the usual concerts threads are gone too. I didn't think a banhammer was so hard to operate but what do I know?
Anyway, Justine pointed out that ZooTown this year is actually less of a hippiefest than usual (altho hippies will be in full bloom anyway)
She took AFW to see Mumford and Sons a few months ago (midweek so I stayed home) but Sierra Ferrell was opening and I scolded them to be in their seats before she came on... they loved Mumford but still haven't stopped buzzing about HER.
So this 2-day festival has Brandi Carlisle, Courtney Barnett, Alabama Shakes, and Sierra. Plus some dudes.
I worked at the Jethro Tull 50th anniversary show tonight in the pouring rain. They were certainly impressive (even though not totally my cup of musical tea) after all these years. The crowd had a neat (and loyal) vibe, too. JT's music just makes me think of my big brother Chris who I used to hear playing bass along with his JT albums in his room.
Lucinda Williams The Waifs Jeffrey Foucault James McMurtry Mandolin Orange
Cool. I might be solo that weekend
I've seen Lucinda, James McMurtry, both of those were great shows. Last time I saw Asleep at the Wheel Ray was really selling the Bob Wills stage play something something so there was a lot of talk between songs. That was 10 years ago tho. I didn't think he was playing guitar very well, either, but I'd be willing to say it was just an off night.
Hot Club of Cowtown is a Do Not Miss. edit: They're the curtain-raisers at Noon on Sunday. Those people up there are nuts.
Driving to work today, the statewide public radio station mentioned a festival in Jackson Wyoming. This weekend. First I've heard of it. I'd have been interested but can't go... sort of ticked off that they have stuff over there and don't even bother telling the rest of the state. They're so special.
Amazing stuff! I too can see a bunch I'd like to go to. I did go with my then 14 yr old to see Bassnectar a few years ago. I've never had so much bass-level sound driven into me. I think he hit the brown note at least once :( It wasn't my favorite show but, hey, I experienced it.
3 shows with the Avett Brothers, each show has a different opener, including John Prine. Oh, man.
I saw Lyle Lovett & Robert Earl Keen together 20 years ago. Oof, I wish it were like 9 hours closer.
The summer lineup at Red Rocks is the best I've ever seen. I could easily be at a dozen of these shows. Alas...
Amazing stuff! I too can see a bunch I'd like to go to. I did go with my then 14 yr old to see Bassnectar a few years ago. I've never had so much bass-level sound driven into me. I think he hit the brown note at least once :( It wasn't my favorite show but, hey, I experienced it.
Ratings for the shows I have seen so far this year: The Both ( Aimee Mann) 9.5, Jackson Browne 6.5, Bob Dylan 8.0, John Mellencamp 4.1, and The Who 9.9. Sure hope Jeff Lynne will tour soon. Has anyone heard how Paul Kantner of Jefferson Starship is doing since his recent heart attack ?
Those people up there are nuts. 
They ALL had to pick the same year. 