The next two months are HUGE. Tickets for Dave Matthews and Phish come out the next two weekends, Umphrey's McGee is playing in Atlanta as are the Wailers, and Phish will play their first concert together in nearly 5 years. As you can see, this is possibly going to be a month that might break the bank for me. However, seeing Phish is absolutely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that is hard to resist. Also, because Umphrey's just released their new album (Mantis on 1/20/09), seeing one of their first shows to celebrate the new album is going to be insane. DMB starts it's first tour without LeRoi Moore (I know he didn't play a single show last year, but playing a full tour with the loss of LeRoi is a different than just playing while he's injured.) I have never seen the Wailers, and i've come to be a big fan of Bob Marley, so i would like to see the band behind the man.
My order of importnce:
1) Phish. No doubt absolutely 100%. This might not ever happen again, although my fingers are crossed.
2) DMB. For two reasons, a) Dave always has an amazing show and b) it's on 4/20 and the atmosphere is going to be insane.
3)Umphrey's McGee. Have never seen them in concert, and everyone says they are better live.
4) the Wailers. I just don't think it's going to work out for me. The Reggae will draw a big crowd in Atlanta, but due to shool, i won't be able to make it. My step sister is going so I'm sure i will hear a lot about it.
Video of the day is in honor of Umphrey's new CD release. I couldn't get any of the songs from the new album, but here's one of my all-time favorites.
Hey hey I’m Tommy and I like Bluegrass but not Country, Rap but not Hip-Hop, and creamed corn but not corn on the cob. I'm here for all the previews and reviews for some of the hottest concerts coming to the south. Some of the concerts will include Dave Matthews Band, Phish, Steep Canyon Rangers, Keller Williams, The Wailers, and possibly some more. Hopefully this blog will open your eyes to some new music you haven't heard yet, and/or get you into the concert scene. Concerts are quite possibly the most fun someone can have around here, so the more you go to the more fun you'll have. Because music is such an important aspect of everyday life, I will try to show people the music that moves me. I'll try to include a link to either my favorite song of the day, or just a song by the band I'm covering.
Song of the day - "Wilson" by Phish. Video Quality isn't perfect, but it's a great song. Enjoy!
Blog totally dedicated to concerts in the South. Some bands i will be covering will be Dave Matthews, Phish, Umphrey's McGee, Keller Williams, and many many more.
