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Phish, String Cheese Incident Up For Auction

By Paste Staff on 5:02 PM on November 30, 2006

From now until December 3rd, 2006, the Mimi Fishman Foundation is offering superfans the chance to bid on a whole slew of collectible memorabilia and rare prize packs from music artists including Phish, String Cheese Incident, Jack Johnson, and the Allman Brothers. From rare t-shirts, concert memorabilia, and signed posters, the goods are all up for bids online. The auction features Phish goods donated by the band’s long-time manager John Paluska, out of his personal collection. The String Cheese Incident is offering up a package that includes tickets to the band’s New Year’s Eve shows on December 30th and 31st... read more

Vagrant Titles On Sale For Holidays

By Paste Staff on 11:55 AM on November 30, 2006

Hold the reindeer socks, fruitcake, and yet another weirdly scented candle—Vagrant Records knows all you really want for Christmas is music. With their first-ever online sale, they’re making sure your Secret Santa won’t have to go broke to give it to you. From December 1st, 2006, until January 15th, 2007, over 65 music titles will be on sale at $7.99 a pop on iTunes and even more available through Vagrant’s online store at a special rate of 2-for-$15. From Paul Westerberg to The Hold Steady, the titles run the gamut of Vagrant’s illustrious 12-year history. Visit the store for more... read more

Americana Folk Festival

By Jewly Hight on 12:00 AM on November 30, 2006

The masterminds behind the Americana Folk Festival have conceived a truly utopian, nostalgic vision... read more

Christopher Guest

By Jason Killingsworth on 12:00 AM on November 30, 2006

I’m a pretty fast typer but I’ll be LUCKY if my fingers can keep pace with my thoughts... read more

Jesse Malin Releases Third Record

By Paste on 12:00 AM on November 30, 2006

On March 6, 2007, singer-songwriter Jesse Malin will release his third record, Glitter In The Gutter on Adeline/East West Records. A native of Queens, New York, Malin assembled an impressive group of artists to accompany him on the record, his first since 2004’s The Heat. Guest performers include Bruce Springsteen, Jakob Dylan, the Foo Fighters Chris Shiflett, Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age and Ryan Adams. A half-hour film about the making of Glitter by JoJo Pennebaker, son of the legendary D.A. Pennebaker, will be released to coincide with the record. ... read more

Blues Powerhouse Ruthie Foster Releases New Record

By Paste on 12:00 AM on November 30, 2006

On February 6, 2007, Blue Corn Music will release The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster, the latest record from blues/roots powerhouse Ruthie Foster. The record includes both Foster originals and her unique takes on songs by the likes of Lucinda Williams, Son House, Eric Bibb and Sister Rosetta Tharpe and even a musical rendition of Maya Angelou’s poem “Phenomenal Woman.” ... read more

Matisyahu Releases New CD and DVD

By Paste Staff on 12:00 AM on November 30, 2006

On December 26, 2006, Epic Records plan to release a new CD and live concert DVD set by Hasidic Jewish reggae rap musician Matisyahu. The CD, No Place To Be features seven new songs including tracks produced by Sly & Robbie, AdRock, Bill Laswell, and others. The DVD, entitled Live In Jerusalem contains footage shot live in Isreal in December 2005, interspersed with interviews and street performances from the same trip. The DVD also contains the music video for his new single, “Jerusalem.” Matisyahu will be kicking off his first annual Festival of Light Hanukkah concert series in December. The... read more

MusicNation.com Launches Video Contest

By Paste Staff on 4:14 PM on November 28, 2006

A recording contract with Epic Records is up for grabs in MusicNation.com’s first-ever online video competition. Launched on November 17th, 2006, the site features submitted videos from bands and musicians around the world, all hoping to be voted in to one of the competition’s top slots by MusicNation.com users and a panel of celebrity judges. Musicians in the genres of rock, pop and urban music are invited to participate. Contest entry is free until January 1st, 2007, or for as long as the site is in Beta form. After the first of the year, a $25 entry fee will be... read more

Erin McKeown Exposes 'Sinners'

By Paste Staff on 3:43 PM on November 28, 2006

Holed up in a Northampton, Mass. studio with a few of her best friends and favorite musicians, Erin McKeown recorded her fifth album, Sing You Sinners, in just four days. Now she’s giving fans a glimpse into that brief but exciting recording process through the "Making of Sing You Sinners" online picturebook and diary. Featuring photos from the sessions and of the band goofing around between takes, McKeown’s notes on the recording process offer insights into her relationships with her bandmates and how she tackled her first-ever foray into album production. Sing You Sinners is McKeown’s “singular and sly take... read more

Judges, Finalists Revealed For 6th Annual IMAs

By Paste Staff on 11:25 AM on November 28, 2006

The 2007 finalists have been announced for the sixth annual Independent Music Awards. The program is designed to provide career opportunities for independent artists, labels and releases. Among the judges for the IMAs are Peter Gabriel, Wynonna, Ozzy Osbourne, Buddy Guy and Suzanne Vega. To see the complete list and listen to music from the 2007 finalists, go here. ... read more

David Dye Gets ASCAP Honors

By Paste Staff on 11:15 AM on November 28, 2006

World Café host David Dye will receive the award for outstanding radio broadcast coverage of music at the 39th Annual ASCAP Deems Taylor Awards Reception Dec. 7 at Lincoln Center in New York City. World Café was created by Dye in 1991 and is distributed by National Public Radio. It has included interviews and live performances by various musicians such as Norah Jones, My Morning Jacket and Damien Rice. The show is now syndicated to nearly 200 stations nationally. ... read more

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By Paste Staff on 6:38 PM on November 27, 2006

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By Paste Staff on 6:00 PM on November 27, 2006

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By Paste Staff on 5:41 PM on November 27, 2006

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Trey Anastasio

By Hal Bienstock on 3:40 PM on November 27, 2006

As a member of Phish and as a solo artist, Trey Anastasio has come to be known for his instantly identifiable guitar sound. read more

Eric Matthews

By Reid Davis on 3:23 PM on November 27, 2006

Do it yourself. It’s a credo Eric Matthews now lives by. read more

Coachella To Rock For Three Days In 2007

By Paste Staff on 3:09 PM on November 27, 2006

Coachella is gearing up for some big changes in its eighth year. Organizers of the popular southern California music festival, which genres from hip hop and indie pop, have announced the addition of an extra day to the festival’s 2007 schedule, slated to be held April 27th-29th at Indio, California’s Empire Polo Club. An official artist lineup has not been released. The addition of a country music-themed "sister festival" to Coachella has also been announced. Featuring performers such as Emmylou Harris, Sugarland, Willie Nelson, Ricky Skaggs, and Nickel Creek, the "jamboree" will be staged at the Empire Polo Club the... read more