~ Langerado Festival ~

5th Annual ~ Langerado Festival ~
:: Sunrise, Florida :: March 9-10-11, 2007 ::

Words by: Rich Lieberman
Photos by: Rich Lieberman
The final day of this first true festival of the season was upon us! For a third straight day you had to get yourself to the festival grounds pretty early to catch some great music. Miami’s own Spam Allstars and Kid Beyond had the opening slots. After an incredible late show by Michael Franti & Spearhead at Revolution the night before, I was lucky enough to catch some of New Orleans’ most legendary performers, The New Orleans Social Club, featuring George Porter Jr., Leo Nocentelli, Henry Butler, Ivan Neville and Raymond Weber. Nothing like a little NOLA funk to get you started - the Social Club had the slow arriving crowd moving

Day 3 Highlights & Gallery

Day 2 Highlights & Gallary

Festival Photo Montage










Photo: Michael Franti © Rich Lieberman 2007

With Love, From the Lemonade Tour

A Candid Interview With G. Love

Words By: Rich Lieberman
MoBoogie.net

Going on thirteen years, Philadelphia’s own Garrett "G. Love" Dutton is still doing his thing. G. Love, known for his outstanding live performances, always manages to bring it night after night. He has a fresh style all his own that blends blues, rap, rock, and funk, all tied together in a neat little package. His most recent release, “Lemonade”, featuring many all-star collaborations, is arguably his best work to date. It will quench your thirst for some freshly squeezed grooves.

At a recent sold out performance at Denver’s Fillmore Auditorium he had the crowd jumpin’. I caught up with G.Love between his two sold out performances in the Mile High City.

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Torching Up America!

An interview with Devon Allman

Interview By:
Rich Lieberman

Images By:
Tami Goldsmith

Look out America, here comes Devon Allman’s Honeytribe! Off the release of their highly acclaimed debut album, Torch, Honeytribe has been blazing across the country, thrilling fans and throwing down a sweet and sometimes fierce brand of rock and roll. From a very young age, Devon Allman has had music running through his veins. He’s managed to pull together a group of some of the best musicians in the Midwest. The music pulls heavily from Devon’s influences…The Rolling Stones, Santana, Jimi Hendrix, just to name a few. Devon’s voice is surely reminiscent of his father’s, Gregg Allman. There’s no denying the blood line is strong, though it is also clear that Devon has made the journey on the merits of the music he creates, which comes from his heart and soul. Honeytribe has grabbed the torch with their own sound - and they’re running with it.
With exciting new projects on the horizon and the next leg of the Honeytribe tour about to commence, Devon was home last week on a short break. It was then that I had the opportunity to have a great chat with him.
...Click here to read the entire interview w/ Devon

The Wood Brothers Review ~ JamBase

THE WOOD BROTHERS | 02.07.07 | NEW YORK
:: Joe's Pub :: New York, NY

Words by: Rich Lieberman

On a cold NYC evening, with lots of other musical options in town, Joe's Pub played host to a gem that'd warm the heart of any music lover. Upon entering you feel the intimacy instantly - candlelight, plush velvet couches, and fantastic, understated architecture. The Wood Brothers took the stage to a sold out room of 180 lucky people, the smallest venue on this tour. ... Click to read more of the article.
Chris Wood ~ Photo © Dino Perrucci

Going Solo with Jerry Joseph

An Interview with Jerry Joseph

Interview by: Rich Lieberman
MoBoogie.net
This guy is always on the road. If it isn’t solo acoustic or in his current duo with drummer, Steve Drizos, it’s playing with friends like Steve Kimock (Zero), or Dave Schools (Widespread Panic). Whether he’s plugged in and ready to rock hard or standing alone on stage with his acoustic, he will capture your attention with lyrics that tell a story from the road. As a singer/songwriter, Jerry Joseph has found a way to paint a complex picture with his songs, songs that are sung with attitude and heartfelt soul.

This upcoming Friday and Saturday in San Francisco, Jerry Joseph will front the reunion of the all-star band, Stockholm Syndrome, featuring Wally Ingram, Dave Schools, Eric McFadden and Danny Louis. In addition, the one & only Les Claypool will be a special guest on Saturday night. This two show run will benefit drummer, Wally Ingram, and his fight against cancer. Check out this week’s Charity Spotlight on MoBoogie.net for more information.

While on a two day break from his tour supporting the release of his new record, April Nineteenth, I caught up with Jerry Joseph as he was trying to keep warm and enjoy some down time in his new home away from home, NYC.
... Click here to read the entire interview!

Galactic / Papa Mali ~ Review MoBoogie.net

Galactic Brings the Heat to NYC
:: Irving Plaza :: 02/02/07 :: New York, NY ::

Words By: Rich Lieberman

Heading up out of the subway station at Union
Square there was a chill in the air, but as I walked over to 15th Street & Irving Place, I knew that the Irving Plaza would be red hot. Galactic would soon have a sold out crowd shedding layers and shredding the ballroom floor. The promise of some of the most danceable instrumental live music on the scene, coupled with the excitement of Galactic’s return to NYC, made this one highly anticipated show. A few tasty collaborations seemed likely, as saxophonics wizard Skerik was known to be in the area, and the bill boasted a solo Papa Mali set sandwiched between two long Galactic Sets. With hip-hop legend J-Live as the opener, this would prove to be a solid five hour groovathon.

Arriving early at the old, three-level Polish dance hall turned rock venue turned out to be a good idea. A sold out Irving Plaza holds 1000 on a packed night.
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Images by: Robert Chapman

Dumpstaphunk & Cowboy Mouth Review ~ JamBase

DUMPSTAPHUNK & COWBOY MOUTH | 02.01 | NYC
:: B.B. King's Blues Club :: New York, NY

Words by: Rich Lieberman

The brisk walk up 42nd Street through Times Square brought to mind how the area has changed over the years. What was once addict alley and sleaze central is now filled with bright lights, themed restaurants, and chic tourist shops. One can't help but feel the electricity of the city and the pulse of its people. A similar sense of energy is felt when walking down Bourbon Street in The French Quarter. On this night, the best of New Orleans and New York City collided.

The marquee above B.B. King's Blues Club read "The 9th Annual NYC Rock 'N Roll Mardi Gras Tour! Tonight!" The sleek B.B. King's is a far cry from New Orleans' Tipitina's or the Maple Leaf but the NYC vibe this night was pure festival season.
The appetizer was a heaping portion of spicy hot Louisiana funk served up by Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, a band consisting of some of the funkiest New Orleans musicians alive. The evening's main course was one the Crescent City's favorite party bands, Cowboy Mouth, whose maniacal, larger-than-life frontman and drummer, Fred LeBlanc, led a sermon on the joys of life, asking the faithful fans to check their problems at the front door and enter Mardi Gras heaven.
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Images by: Robert Chapman & Dino Perrucci

Ivan Neville & Tony Hall ~ Dumpstaphunk

Cowboy Mouth