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The Dead reunited last night (Monday, October 13) for the first time in four years, thrilling a sold-out crowd of devoted fans when they performed in State College, PA. The “Change Rocks” concert, which also featured the Allman Brothers Band, was held at the 15,000-capacity Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State University to raise awareness for Senator Barack Obama and the upcoming November 4 election. The crowd–a mix of college students, longtime Deadheads and Barack Obama supporters–were on their feet from the first notes of show opener “Truckin,’” through the psychedelic explorations of “Dark Star,” to the end of “Not Fade Away,” the night’s closer. In a video-taped message shown between sets, Senator Obama told the audience: “For twenty months, I’ve been traveling this country from town to town-even developing a ‘Touch of Grey’ of my own. And on that journey, I’ve seen Americans who are hurting under the politics and policies of Washington. They need change, and I am running for President to bring about that change. “On November 4th, you’ll get to make a choice between two different candidates with two dramatically different visions for our future. You’ll get to choose which direction you want to take our country. I believe that now is the time to put Americans back to work and rebuild our middle class; to live up to the promise of affordable health care for everyone; to guarantee a quality education for all our children; to end our dependence on Middle East oil; and to bring this war in Iraq to a responsible end. We can do all that. And on November 5th, I hope to announce that we ‘Ain’t Wasting Time No More.’” The Dead last performed in 2004 on their “Wave That Flag” tour. In February of this year, Hart, Lesh and Weir played a “Deadheads For Obama” show at the Warfield in San Francisco, and last year Weir, Kreutzmann and Hart performed at a post-inauguration for Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

Obama Speech Video
The Daeds Set:
Truckin >
US Blues
Help on the Way >Slipknot >
Franklin’s Tower
Playin in the Band>
Dark Star
St. Stephen>
Unbroken Chain >
Other One >
Throwin Stones >
Playin reprise
crowd
Phil rap >
Bobby rap >
Touch of Grey>
Not Fade Away

The Allman Brothers
Revival
Statesboro Blues
Who’s Been Talking
Midnight Rider
One Way Out
And It Stoned Me
Dreams (w/ Ron Holloway on sax)
Don’t Think Twice (w/ Susan Tedeschi and Ron Holloway)
Anyday (w/ Susan Tedeschi)
Melissa
Trouble No More
Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More
Jessica
E- Whipping Post

animated musical video collaboration featuring original artwork by Vermont visual artist a.minor & music from Boston area turntablist Mister Rourke – 2008….“Cannibal Holocaust” taken from Mister Rourke’s forthcoming album “Terrorvision” –
Rourke’s myspace
brightmoments myspace

Karim Nagi, Meiver, Nina and Lauren perform a dynamic dance show to the songs of Turbo Tabla – www.turbotabla.com/dance.

Thanks to our friends at Village Culture for making me aware of this coolness.

Web radio stations live to fight another day. The House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill that Web radio stations have painted as life or death for their services. The Webcaster Settlement Act, which would allow Internet radio stations to negotiate with the music industry for a royalty rate lower than what Congress mandated last year, passed the House by a voice vote on Saturday. Proponents of the bill had predicted a close vote. Tim Westergren, founder of Net music service Pandora, said he was elated about triumphing in the House, which came after traditional radio broadcasters withdrew their opposition. Dennis Wharton, a spokesman for the National Association of Broadcasters, said Saturday night that Rep. Howard Berman (D-Calif.) had met with representatives of the group and addressed some of their concerns. As a result, the NAB dropped its opposition in the House and will not oppose the bill when it moves to the Senate for a vote, either Sunday or Monday. “The bill having passed unanimously in the House certainly gives it momentum heading into the Senate,” Wharton said. Webcasters are fighting for the right to negotiate with the music industry to reduce the royalty rates they must pay to stream music over the Web. Any deal must be approved by the federal government. Congress is expected to adjourn on Monday, and the Webcaster Settlement Act enables Internet radio stations to reach an agreement with the music industry while Congress is out of session. Westergren, who has emerged as a de facto spokesman for the bill, said some Web radio stations can’t afford a long delay in the talks. Right now, the law requires them to pay the older royalty rate, which Webcasters say will soon drive them out of business. “It would be a killer blow,” Westergren said. “If we don’t get it passed now, it would mean waiting for a whole new Congress and administration and lots of uncertainty.” As for the legislation’s chances in the Senate, Westergren said he’s cautiously optimistic. “I’ve become gun shy because I’ve been burned so many times before,” he said. “We’re waiting to see what happens and consulting with our friends (in Congress).”

Original article credit to CNET

From our friends at Landslide Records: We are sad to learn of the passing of the great soul shouter Nappy Brown after a long illness. Born Napoleon Brown Culp in 1929, Nappy rose through a gospel quartet career start to become one of the classic R&B singers of the 1950s. He had hits for Savoy Records, like “Don’t Be Angry” and “Little By Little,” which defined his distinctive singing style and were subsequently covered by white artists. Nappy wrote and recorded the original version of “The Right Time,” which Ray Charles later copied almost verbatim, and he appeared throughout the decade on numerous rock and roll concerts promoted by DJ Alan Freed. Landslide was fortunate to record Nappy’s classic mid-80s comeback album, TORE UP, which showcased his unique vocal abilities and featured a dynamic backup band led by Tinsley Ellis and the Heartfixers. In our work with Nappy, which involved tours in the U.S. and Europe, he dazzled us with stories of his experiences with legends like Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, and Sarah Vaughan. He was a fun loving guy on and off the stage, and his ability as a showman was unparalleled. Little Richard once said, “I never wanted to have to follow Nappy onstage…he’d wear the audiences out.” Nappy continued to perform up until he was hospitalized recently, as his music reached a whole new generation of fans.

We will miss him greatly. Our condolences go out to Nappy’s family and his many fans. DITTO!!

RIP Nappy Brown 1929-2008