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Tom Hamilton, Just in Time for Halloween, Declares, “I’m Your Vampire” with Debut Album Release

16Oct

By John BarryNo Comments

Features, Music

Tom Hamilton, Just in Time for Halloween, Declares, “I’m Your Vampire” with Debut Album Release

Innovative and edgy guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Tom Hamilton on a continuous basis breaks new musical ground fronting a range of bands with impressive breadth. Now, he’s conquering a whole new kind of cultural frontier with a project that is sure to resonate loudly with his many fans—he’s releasing his debut solo album. No, "I’m Your Vampire" is not a Halloween record. Yes. the announcement of its release comes as Halloween approaches. Yes, "I'm Your Vampire" is set to reach the masses on Jan. 23, 2025 via AWAL/Relix. The first single, “Don’t Give Up On Me” is out now. The album was co-produced by Hamilton and Alex Farrar of MJ Lenderman and Wednesday fame. Album pre-orders are available Click HERE to pre-order the album. “Don’t Give Up On Me” gives Hamilton the o...

The Chance in Poughkeepsie: Peter Shapiro’s Rock and Roll Playhouse to Honor Garcia, Weir and Grateful Dead

15Oct

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The Chance in Poughkeepsie: Peter Shapiro’s Rock and Roll Playhouse to Honor Garcia, Weir and Grateful Dead

On June 4, 1983, Andy Eisner and some pals set out from their New Jersey homes and headed due north to a city they had never been to, a city they would never visit again. There was no GPS to be had; no Siri; no Google Maps; no nothing, no how, no way. This band of bold adventurers were living in an era now known as the O.G.—they were using hard copy maps to reach Poughkeepsie, NY. Their destination was a former vaudeville house on Crannell Street, just a few blocks from New York State’s oldest newspaper, and the nation’s second-oldest behind the Hartford Courant, the Poughkeepsie Journal. The occasion was a performance by the Jerry Garcia Band—and the Eisner crew was stoked. But the trip took a really long time, and it grew laborious. Never ones to back down from...

Asbury Park: Transparent Clinch Gallery to host live music from Mike Wheeler, Nashville musician and BERTHA: Grateful Drag member

10Oct

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Events, Features

Asbury Park: Transparent Clinch Gallery to host live music from Mike Wheeler, Nashville musician and BERTHA: Grateful Drag member

Mike Wheeler, the acclaimed Nashville-based singer, songwriter and performer, who is also a member of BERTHA: Grateful Drag, will perform on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Transparent Clinch Gallery in Asbury Park, NJ. Wheeler, called, “the kind of road dog troubadour of yore" by Maximum Volume Music, is originally from Vermont. He has established a firm foothold in modern music with a resume that includes work with Todd Smallie of Derek Trucks Band and JJ Grey & Mofro fame; Sierra Ferrell; and members of Sturgill Simpson's band. Wheeler has opened for James Taylor and Jackson Browne; and has taken the stage at the Newport Folk Festival and Jam Cruise. He has also worked with Daniel Donato. Wheeler’s gig in Asbury this weekend will mark a return to the Jersey Shore for him. He and his BER...

Hundred’s of Historic Grateful Dead Items Up For Auction Through Thursday

10Oct

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Hundred’s of Historic Grateful Dead Items Up For Auction Through Thursday

If you've ever wanted to own a piece of Grateful Dead history, Sotheby's is hosting a one-of-a-kind auction. Featuring hundreds of unique items from throughout the bands' storied history, From the Vault: Property from the Grateful Dead and Friends is a collection of items from Grateful Dead Productions and from the bands' inner circle. The wide array of instruments, equipment, and collectibles features everything from some of Jerry Garcia's old guitars to posters to remaining pieces of the bands' infamous 'Wall of Sound' public address system. The collection goes deeper with items from crew members 'Big' Steve Parish, Lawrence 'Ram Rod' Shurtliff along with an epic t-shirt collection from the band's longest-serving sound engineer, Dan Healy. Still Truckin' The Grateful Dead m...