Warren Haynes Xmas Jam 2009

The 21st Annual Christmas Jam will return to the Asheville Civic Center in Asheville, NC on December 12. As always, there will be a pre-jam at the Orange Peel. This year's show will feature moe., Ani DiFranco and Counting Crows with many more acts yet to be announced. In addition, numerous guest musicians will participate, with confirmations thus far from Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, DJ Logic, Audley Freed, Eric Krasno, Col. Bruce Hampton, and Robert Kearns. VIP Tickets, which include early admission to the Civic Center and admission to the Pre-Jam go on sale this coming Monday, with a general pre-sale on Tuesday. As with past years, the event will benefit for Habitat for Humanity. Go to www.xmasjam.com for more information regarding the event.

The Dead Perform on the View

This morning Phil, Bobby and Warren played a short but sweet rendition of "Friend of the Devil" on The View in New York City. Phil's singing sounds great on this (first time in a long time) and Bobby even throws in a nice little rhythmic solo. Personally, I like Warren playing acoustic leads much more so than his electric ones. His style feels more appropriate on acoustic Dead songs. The boys will be playing 3 shows in New York City before embarking on a huge tour of the States. It's sure to be hot!
Here's the video: