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TWoL 124: I Guess I Just Wanna Get SPAC Lawns for Sure

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This week, TWoL was saved by a last minute host substitution. So to begin, special thanks to Fee the Prodigy (Matt) for bravely jumping in as the guest host about 10 minutes before we aired!

We covered a variety of topics this week, beginning with Trey’s announcement that Phish will begin to record a new album today. Sounds like some Trey trickery to us, but TWoL definitely supports a new Phish album this year. Also in Phish news, the venue on Northerly Island in Chicago has officially been approved to expand to fit 30,000 fans. So no worries about getting a ticket for those shows.

In festie news, we checked out the new Jamcruise boat and we suggest you do the same while you await the May 1st lineup announcement and site launch. Also be sure to scope the initial lineups for TWoL favorite, Gathering of the Vibes and the perennially popular High Sierra.

We touched upon Raq‘s upcoming reunion tour and Umphrey’s new Headphones & Snowcones initiative. And we had two great voicemails this week from the Dirty South. Underground Villain and ATL Mel never fail to disappoint!

To round out the ep we talked about our goings ons for the last few weeks. Fee caught some Juggling Suns, Hot Buttered Rum, and Cabinet and is looking forward to Marco, Keller, and UMBowl. Steve briefed us on the French wook situation after his experience at Wayne Krantz. And we briefly discussed TWoL NYC’s trips to Bowlive and Ghosts of Jupiter at Brooklyn Bowl.

We will be back in a two weeks, hopefully with fistfuls of Phish tickets. Thanks for listening!

~Katie


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TWoL 122: STFU

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We’re not gonna lie. It was a tough night, kids.  A slew of technical difficulties almost kept us from getting an episode on the books.  Some perseverance from UNO finally got us off the ground a little over an hour behind schedule.  Get that man a cigarette!

We dove right in to the news stories with a nod to our show’s title.  You don’t want to get on Bobby’s bad side and we here at TWoL are in agreement with him.  In other news we broke down the lineups for Camp Bisco, All Good, and Big Up and take a look at the Bowlive IV guests.  Furthur has sold out 8 nights at the Cap and if you find yourself there you just might get questioned by DanMar.  We’ll let her explain why.  In other tour news, we’re “Still Waiting” for those Phish dates but SCI and WSP fans have something to shout about.

Tech News Tidbit: get on those Umphrey’s free ringtones this week.

After two nice voicemails (keep ‘em coming!) we debuted a new segment: Ask DanMar.  This one already looks to be promising and we can’t wait to have the next batch of questions answered. If you want DanMar to answer your questions, (any and all questions) send inquiries to:

Have a great week and see you soon!

Toonces

 


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TWoL 120: Unicorns Eating Tacos

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This week on the program, Steve, Danmar and I were excited to talk about Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, which all three of us attended at Brooklyn Bowl. We (along with the rest of NYC it seems) were stoked about some of our favorite musicians playing some awesome Dead covers. So if you weren’t there, give the show a spin and see what you missed. ;)

We also quickly ran through this week’s announcement of UMBowl IV, which will return to Chicago on April 26th. Good luck during the ticket on-sale being held this Friday at noon CST! Next we looked at a handful of upcoming festivals: Rock N Roll Resort, Some Kind of Jam 8, Sasquatch!, Mountain Jam, and Electric Forest.

And finally, we revisited DanMar’s fashion corner with an update on everyone’s favorite clothier, Esther’s Attic, and premiered a new segment called “What were you Googling, brah?”. During this segment we examined puzzling/funny Google searches that led people to our humble website. Listen in for details but let me just say it involved wooks, spunions, flat brims, dicks, mustaches and unicorns eating tacos (aka all the finer things in life).

Unfortunately we had no voice mails this week. I am starting to feel very neglected! Please call in your lot reports to 419.NO.WOOKS. Our episodes are way better when you guys are involved! Speaking of listener participation though, thanks to everyone in the chat room last night and to Ian for throwing us a donation this week!

Until next time, stay warm and eat tacos!

~Katie


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Episode 119: Now Featuring Neon

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This week on the podcast Toonces and I welcome new host Danmar. She has guested and manned our twitter account a few times over the last year and always to critical acclaim. So we spend a few minutes getting to know her better and then move on to discuss some of the recent updates to the website and the show’s syndication on the Stitcher app. At the end of the day, this should make the show easier for everyone to consume. For the second half of this week’s program, we give some quick updates on Trey and UM tour before sharing our thoughts on some Festie line-ups that dropped. Last but not least, we hit the voice mailbox and look ahead to what’s on our music calendars for the upcoming weeks.

See you guys in few,

- Steve

PS: Here is the link to the ETSY shop Danmar mentioned, and this is the outro “music”.

 


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TWoL 116: Bath Salts

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Well, it’s been about a month since the last TWoL. Honestly though, it wasn’t our fault. There were quite the scheduling conflicts, Superstorm Sandy, and then live music. With so much to cover it was tough to decide where to start. Long story short, this episode contains reviews a plenty covering all the music we saw. This includes Trey, Phil, Everyone Orchestra, and Umphrey’s McGee. As a bonus, we also have PhanArt’s coverage of the Bear Creek Festival. Finally, we look ahead to Conspirator in NYC and Ryan Montbleau in Philly.

Hopefully you didn’t forget about us. We have lots in store for the fall and New Years. Stay tuned!!

- Steve


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TWoL 98: Phish at MSG, the Rainbow Unicorn Army, brought to you by Train Tacos.

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And just like that, YEMSG is over.  But we still wanna talk about it.  This week, Steve, Katie and Toonces tackle some hard hitting news topics:  the ticket situation, the rainbow unicorn army, new MSG layout and security, train tacos, and other stuff that also happened.  Musically this may have not been the best run of the year, but the MSG party never disappoints.

Thanks to the listeners who called in from Phish, moe., and STS9.  We still wanna hear about all the other NYE shows across the land.  It’s never to late to call in a lot report at 419.NO.WOOKS.

In other news, Phil Lesh finally found a home for his ramble style Terrapin Crossroads.  The first performances are scheduled for March 2012.  Road trip anyone??

Led Zeppelin cover band extraordinaire Bustle in Your Hedgerow returns to Brooklyn Bowl on January 26th and 27th.  Featuring Marco Benevento, Dave Dreiwitz, Scott Metzger and Joe Russo, this is a Brooklyn tradition not to be missed!

And finally, Jam Cruise anticipation has reached fever pitch!  Steve and Noob Laura sail this Monday so stay tuned for updates and special reports from the boat.

Happy 2012 everyone!  Here’s to a ragin’ and music filled year!

Peace!

Katie

Phish - Stephen Olker

Katie, Steve, Toonces

Rainbow Unicorn Army

Phish - Stephen Olker


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TWoL 90: and Nick’s at furthur…. so… there’s that.

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Steve, Katie and Steve discussed the brah who got beat down on lot in Colorado for simply selling his wares.  The Denver Westword wrote a long piece detailing the facts, laws, etc. Do you have a good Phish lot confiscation story?  Leave us a voicemail: 419-NO-WOOKS.

Next up:  All Trey all the time!  TAB tour began this week with a benefit at Higher Ground for Hurricane Irene victims.  They debuted two new songs and the show is available on LivePhish for all those who can’t wait for AUDs.  This week Trey hits the Carolinas and Maryland.  Check out the Ticket Rundown for prices near you.

Jam Cruise announced its Theme Nights:  Mothership Masquerade, Go Green and Yacht Club.  Get your creative costume juices flowing!  And for those of you still on the fence, only 35 cabins left.

Next up TWoL’s shows for the week.  Toonces hit WSP, with an unsurprisingly questionable crowd.  Of course, he fit right in.   He also hit PGroove with listener @RickRoth3.  And finally, Dayglow – body paint, neon lights and DJs.  What else could you ask for?

In the meantime, Steve and Katie hit Conspirator at Brooklyn Bowl.  Steve says it was his favorite Conspirator show – The Wall/Shakedown mash-up was a highlight!  Katie followed that up the next night by a show by the London Souls at Brooklyn Bowl, a NYC band who has a modern take on the 70’s – if you like Hendrix or Zeppelin, check them out.

And finally, just ‘cause the Phish isn’t touring doesn’t mean there isn’t fall music.  Check out Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Railroad Earth and the Cactus himself.

That’s it for this TWoL.  Looking forward to Emily’s return next week and hoping that Nick doesn’t get seduced by Wooks with crystals and promises of free heady grilled cheese for life…

Peace!

Katie

 

 


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TWoL 89: Sooze-Aid

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(a look behind the scenes: This is our that Google Doc we use to prep for the show)

Episode 89
9/27/11
Steve, Nick & Katie
Title: Sooze-Aid

Topics:

News

Extacy cures cancer
http://sflchronicle.com/news/health/2011/08/ecstacy-100-proven-to-kill-cancer-cells/

WSP – No2
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2011/09/lawless_drug_ni.html

Pauly D Tanning Products
http://www.nj.com/entertainment/tv/index.ssf/2011/09/jersey_shore_links_pauly_d_ope.html

What we did:

Steve: Particle
Katie: Grace Potter
Nick: Got Spank’d

Upcoming Shows:

Funktoberfest
http://www.jambase.com/Festivals/Festival.aspx?festivalId=8205

The BondFire Fest
http://thebondfirefestival.com/dev/

Keller Tour
http://www.jambase.com/Articles/52012/Keller-Williams-Fall-Dates-NYE-Plans

moe. Euro date added
http://www.jambands.com/news/2011/09/27/moe-expands-european-dates/

Matisyahu festival of lights
http://www.jambands.com/news/2011/09/27/matisyahu-s-festival-of-light

Other:

Phish on Spotify
http://blog.phish.net/1316533639/phish-on-spotify

Outro:
Thanks for listening. If any of the the other 2 ladies listening want to audition, let us know.
See you guys next week.


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TWoL 87: SSSSSSSSSSSSSS

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Rocky Mountain high, Colobrahdo.  I think it’s safe to say we’re all on a high after the weekend’s tour closers in Colorado.  This week’s show title is not only a nod to the “S” show on September 2nd, but it also stands for Steve Squared since that’s who we have on the mics this go round.  S2 share their thoughts on the streams, from quality and connectivity to how they actually enjoyed them.  Sounds like Uno had the more epic watching party.

With all the raging that went down at Dick’s this past weekend we can’t believe there was not one single voicemail.  Come on!  You guys know we sit by the phone eagerly awaiting each call.  Ok, maybe not, but we do look forward to hearing from the field.  You gotta call in the lot reports!

In the news this week, Umph is about to tear down NYC with a 4 night run at Brooklyn Bowl.  Despite its very Brooklyn crowd, BK Bowl is one of TWoL’s favorite venues.  I mean, bowling and live music?  Duh!

Earlier in the year we reported that Langerado was ready to get back on the horse, but as it turns out that horse won’t run.  With very little details actually know at this time, they have released a statement simply saying that they’ve had to cancel the fest for this year and refunds would be available.  Bummer.

In two other tidbits, a “lost” Jon Fishman interview surfaced in CO this weekend.  A freelance writer submitted it to the Denver Westword as a new interview, but it turns out it was a Relix interview from 1996.

KDTU is getting in on some musical costume action this fall, announcing an October run that will have them covering the classic Rolling Stones album “Sticky Fingers.”  The tour will feature members of Slightly Stoopid as well as a show with Rose Hill Drive where RHD will cover “Who’s Next” by The Who.  Funktacular.

Finally this week, we start a new piece titled “What I learned this summer.”  While escaping hurricane Irene at a festival, Toonces put down some thoughts to wrap up the summer season.  Look for our other hosts to share their insights in upcoming episodes.

Have a great week and GO SEE LIVE MUSIC!!!

- Stephen T

(aka Toonces)


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TWoL 60: Tunnel People

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This week we have a nice short episode for you. We don’t have a guest this week but we run through the news.

First up is an announcement from our friends at CashorTrade.org . They’re giving away a pair of tickets to the TAB show and a pair to the Mike show. Check out the link above to find out more details how you can win!

UMBowl II details have been revealed! Check out Hidden Track for all the details.

The two year anniversary of the PhanArt book is here! Right now the book is being offered for the original price of $60. But you have to act fast! Check out the PhanArt page to for details and to place an order.

This week brought on several band breakup announcements. LCD Sound System is calling it quits. Gorillaz also announced they are breaking up along with The White Stripes.

Last but not least we play a few of your voicemails. Thank you to everyone who left a voicemail we can’t be everywhere at once and we appreciate the lot reports. Don’t forget to program the number in your phone, 419-NO-WOOKS.

Thank you again everyone for the support, we will be on hiatus for the next 2 weeks as Steve will be out of the country. Stay tuned to the blog though as we’re planning on re-posting an old fan favorite show.


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TWoL 56: 2010 into the Eleven

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This weeks episode of TWoL is a special one! We take a dip from our normal routine and have a run-through of 2010 to point out our favorite shows, venues, lots, and festivals. Also last but certainly not least we pick a winner of our Phish NYE hotdog giveaway!

Let’s get started with our favorite shows for 2010. It was tough to pick but below are our favorite shows/band for 2010.

Steve – Phish at MSG night 1, Disco Biscuits

Emilie - Phish at Camden night 2, Dr. Dog

Nick – Phish Atlantic City night 2, Moksha

Honorable mention: Trey in Princeton

Next we run through our favorite venues. For those of us that saw a lot of shows this year it was  tough choice but we had to choose.

Steve – Brooklyn Bowl, Jones Beach

Emilie – The Independent (SF), MPP

Nick – The Greek (Berkeley), Blakes on Telegraph

Honorable mention: nTelos Pavilion

We also do a recap of our favorite festivals from 2010 as well as some upcoming festivals  we are looking forward to for 2011.

2010 – Camp Bisco 9, High Sierra Music Festival

2011 – Camp Bisco 10, Bonnaroo, Gathering of the Vibes, Phish Watkins Glen (Rumored)

Honorable mention: Jamcruise (any year!)

Most used smart phone apps: Jambase, Phanatic

Sadly we only had a few voice mails to play this episode. Don’t forget when you’re on lot, on your way to the lot, or even the day after the lot to leave us a report of the show! (419-669-6657)

Finally it was a really tough choice but we picked a winner for the Phish Meatstick giveaway. It was so tough in fact that we actually had to do an on air coin flip…drum roll…the winner is…Woot! Thank you to everyone who left a comment, better luck next time.

Thank you again to all our supporters, we’ll see you next week on lot!


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TWoL 22: I Traveled All This Way and all I Got Was a Broken Wrist?!?

This week our guest is Vortman, an old of friend of Steve’s. He’s spent 50 days traveling to each of the 50 states and creating artworks in each. He mainly creates paintings at music shows and festivals so you may be familiar with some of his groups work already. To find out how it’s possible to travel to all 50 states in 50 days take a listen and see how he did, the route he took is not actually that conventional. You can check out his art as well as a link to purchase artwork here.

In the event that you’ve been without the internet or living in a cave this week let us be the first to tell you that Phish announced their summer 2010 tour. They’re playing some of their typical spots and a few ones that they haven’t played in a long time are on the list this time. The much anticipated Telluride shows were confirmed as well as a three nights at the Greek in Berkeley California. Other than that if you live in the western part of the country you’re going to have to take a road trip to see them.  Our friends at Hidden Track from Glide Magazine have a good rundown on all the shows here.

In other news it seems that Barber from The Disco Biscuits managed to mess himself up again, whether it was another drunken accident we can’t say. Rumors are swirling about how it happened, it seems fishy that they don’t say any specifics on how he broke his wrist. They canceled the show in Montclair, NJ which Steve is very upset about considering he could walk to the show. They did continue with a free Boston show with guest guitarist from RAQ but had to cancel the show after first set due to rumors of police and fire marshals unhappy about backstage activities. Coventry Music blog has a good write-up on the whole situation.

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TWoL 17: The State of the Lot

We’ve got a short episode for you this week as there’s not much going on with “The State of the Lot” these days. Be sure to check out Camp Bisco 9 as well as the Gordo March Tour Run and Les Claypool has a tour and wine announcement. There’s also a few shows going on at the Brooklyn Bowl that are worth checking out.

We also have a bit of sad news, Laura or “Noob Laura” as so many of you know her as taken an indefinite leave from TWoL. Laura, we wish you the best and the door is always open for ya!  That being said, we now have an opening for someone interested in giving reports, producing the podcast etc. Hit us up either through email or preferably through our voicemail line at 419-NO-WOOKS; leave us message telling us what you could bring to the podcast.

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