Majestic Theatre – March 08, 2008
Doors open 9pm – $10
Do NOT miss this unbelievable opportunity to experience the legendary DJ Derrick Carter.
Most of the time Derrick works in Europe, where he’s a celebrity in that huge dance-music scene. This is a very rare chance to catch such an exceptional DJ right here in Madison… It will be an experience not to be missed!
A master of the “Chicago House” movement in the 90′s, Derrick Carter is tremendously respected by the biggest house DJs around the globe today. He is recognized as the creator of the “Boompty Boomp ” tech house sound. The term was reputedly coined by Carter’s mother when she told him that he should use his voice to make music “instead of making that boompty boomp sh*t.” Characterized by the shuffle of the drums and a rolling bass-line accented by quirky tech sounds, the Boompty House sound is the prevalent underground house sound of the early and mid 2000′s.
I love this fun and funky style of electronic music. It just unfailingly lifts my spirit – makes me feel happy – and gets me grooving every time!
I hope to see you there – Mister Bill
Listen to some Derrick Carter tracks [here]
For more background: derrickcarter.net
This was an evening of great southern song writers at the High Noon Saloon. Dawn Landes started off the evening with her indie folk melodies which were beautiful, simplistic and sweet. Later on, Will Hoge and his band the blew the roof off the place. With their high energy and soulful blend of rock, blues and country, Will’s voice carried the High Noon down through the deep south. Jason Isbell + The 400 Unit made their third appearance to the Madison area and last night performance was the standout. Isbell pulled from the Drive-By Truckers catalog as well as his own. He even ran through a great version of Dylan‘s “Man in Me” thrown in for good measure. ((See More Images))
Upcoming Show – Dark Star Orchestra
Thursday, February 7, 2008 – Barrymore Theatre
My friends know that I’m a “deadhead” from way back in the day, but it wasn't until 2006 that I was first convinced to check out DSO. I’ve since turned to convincing others! What I found is that a Dark Star Orchestra show is really a lot of fun. Sure, it’s a nostalgia trip. But it’s a pleasure to hear the Grateful Dead canon performed so well; and to gather, sing and dance alongside fellow travelers.
Much more than a tribute band – DSO has an uncanny ability to recapture the sound of the Dead – and live performance was always what the Grateful Dead was about. DSO recreates sets from all periods of the Dead history, and vary their gear and stage setup to recreate the sound of each era.
One of the games that Deadheads (and now Starheads) like to play is to try to guess the year and date of the show being performed. I’ve seen people nail it!
Performing with Bob Weir
DSO has been performing for over 10 years, and is set to perform their 1,500th show on February 2, in their hometown of Chicago!
Come and check it out! You’ll have a great time, "man."
– Mister Bill
ps If you never "got" the Grateful Dead, try checking out my blog entry: "Why the Grateful Dead was cool “
darkstarorchestra.net.
