Song of the Week: "Music, Us" by STS9

Sound Tribe Sector Nine (STS9) is one of those bands that fit perfectly into every situation. Here is "Music, Us" from their New Years run (05-06) at the Tabernacle in Atlanta.



I'd also suggest songs Somesing, Open E, and an old classic, "Call Into Tap In".

My first exposure to these guys was in high school. I was downloading music on Napster and stumbled upon "Moonsockets". It's by no means one of their best. In fact, I'd say it's nowhere close, but I liked the free flowing vibe and started investigating more. By the end of my glory days with music (I moved to Korea in summer '06, therefore ending a 9 year streak), I had managed to see these guys over a dozen times in a few years and each time I always had an amazing time.

Honestly, many of my STS9 shows are pretty clouded. I remember the energy of the shows being unrivaled, but that's about it. Hmmm...

Sid or Rodge, any help here?

Song of the Week: All in Time

This week's song is "All in Time" by Umphrey's Mcgee performed at The Vic Theater in Chicago on MLK Day.

Here's Part 1:



Here's Part 2:



Most of the kids that listen to them now have no idea about the old UM days. I started listening to the nearly 10 years ago when this was what they were doing. I remember in 2001, I wrote their manager over and over again trying to convince them to come to the Southeast to play. They were totally apphrehensive, but decided to make the trip anyways. It was a success and, for my troubles, they put me on the guest list for about two years and sent me bootlegs.

I remember one show when they came to Knoxville. Our group of people were there and we got to go backstage with them. We tried everything we could to stay back there as long as possible. It was sweet. We also have a friend who continued on to the after-party with them and asked the drummer (and founding member) "What would you do if UM failed?"

Less than a month later, he left the band. We tormented her for years about breaking up the band. She didn't of course and the new drummer is even better, but it was funny. I have too many great memories surrounded around these guys and will have many more in the future.

Anyone from home care to add anything?