Hump Day Happenings

I am back from my blogging slumber! I had a fantastic time on my Phish trip. I saw some great shows and will have a post about my trip this week. In the meantime, I am getting back in the swing of things and have begun moving into my new place! I hope that everyone's week is going well. With that, here is some news and a video to get you over the hump day known as Wednesday.

• Arcade Fire are road testing their new songs in Europe
• Hear the Jeff Tweedy/Mavis Staples collaboration "You Are Not Alone"
• Listen to a new track from Radiohead drummer Phil Selway
• Gov't Mule will return to Negril, Jamaica for Island Exodus II
• Shakira will help close out this years World Cup
• Puscifer & Flaming Lips Steven Drozd cover Elton John's "Rocket Man"

Phish - Killing in the Name

Thank Boosh It's Friday!

This has been an absolutely crazy week for me! I really didn't have much time to post anything aside for some Phish setlists. Tonight, I am going to see MGMT, and other than that, I don't have anything planned for the weekend. I might head up to Ravinia with some peeps tomorrow and check out Buddy Guy and JJ Grey & Mofro, but am undecided. I hope everyone has a great weekend! In case you missed it, the US got screwed out of the game winning goal against Slovenia!

• Aaron & Bryce Dessner of The National turn multimedia project into album
• Deer Tick paid David Letterman a visit on Wednesday
• Simon & Garfunkel cancel their summer tour
• Elton John played to 50,000 strong in Israel
• Going to see Phish at SPAC? BE VERY SMART!!!!
• 2010 Polaris Prize nominees announced

Weezer - Represent

Thank Boosh It's Friday!

Last night, Elton John treated fans to set that spanned the prolific song writers entire career. I enjoyed the show, but hoped he would play more off of Tumbleweed Connection. Elton is one hell of a piano player and his music is timeless. If don't own any Elton John records, I suggest you pick up Tumbleweed Connection or Honkey Chateau. Don't forget that Coachella starts tonight and they will be offering a webcast of the weekends festivities. I hope that everyone has a great weekend!

• UK woman gets 8 months for stalking Freddie Mercury lookalike
• Apple to sell concert tickets?
• Atoms for Peace cover Joy Division in Oakland
• Glastonbury reveals insanely awesome lineup!
• R.I.P. Type O Negative's Peter Steele
• Consequence of Sound previews Record Store Day

Ween - Transdermal Celebration

Hump Day Happenings

Coachella, the first big music festival of the season will go down this weekend in Indio, CA. The festival has officially sold out, which isn't surprising considering the lineup is pretty kick-ass! The organizers of both Coachella and Stagecoach took a few tips from Phish and hope to make their festivals even better. Tomorrow, I am going to see Elton John at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates. It should be a fantastic show. Don't forget that SS&S is on Facebook & Twitter.

• You can listen to LCD Soundsystem's new album for free
• Conan O'Brien covers Radiohead at first tour stop
• Death Cab For Cutie perform at Mariners home opener
• Phish reveal theaters for Phish 3D Movie
• Pre-order Band of Horses new album Infinite Arms
• Modest Mouse minus Johnny Marr announce summer tour

Alice in Chains - No Excuses(Unplugged)

Elton John Announces 2010 Spring US Tour

Elton John and his band will hit the road this April for a series of US shows before heading over to Europe. The shows will mostly take place in the Midwest, but includes three shows in Texas and one in Pennsylvania. Joining Elton on this tour will be long time band mates Davey Johnstone & Nigel Olsson.

At these concerts Elton and the band will perform their 'Rocket Man - the Greatest Hits Live' concert, featuring number one chart hits and classic album tracks from throughout Elton's incredible five-decade career.

Elton John Tour Dates
Apr. 6 @ AmericanBank Center - Corpus Christi, TX
Apr. 9 @ United Spirit Arena - Lubbock, TX
Apr. 10 @ Frank Erwin Center - Austin, TX
Apr. 15 @ Sears Centre Arena - Hoffman Estates, IL
Apr. 16 @ Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines, IA
Apr. 17 @ Resch Center - Green Bay, WI
Apr. 24 @ Van Andel Arena - Grand Rapids, MI
Apr. 25 @ Lucas County Arena - Toledo, OH
Apr. 30 @ Sovereign Center - Reading, PA
May 1 @ Covelli Centre - Youngstown, OH

Hump Day Happenings

It's only Wednesday, but it has been one hell of a week for me. Here is some news to help you get through your Wednesday.

• Merging Ticketmaster & Live Nation is a really bad idea
• Revolution Brewing will open in Chicago very soon
• LCD Soundsystem has resurfaced in the studio
• The music schedule was released for NOLA Jazz Fest
• Sigur Ros is on hiatus as Jonsi preps first solo album
• Pete Doherty must have thought bringing drugs to court is ok

My favorite Elton John records are Tumbleweed Connection & Honky Château. There is some amazing music on those records. While "Levon" isn't on either of those records, it is still a great song. Check out this video of Elton crica 1971.

Elton John - Levon (Live in 1971)