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Betty’s Blends, Volume Two: Best from the West Available June 2, 2015

Posted at April 2, 2015 by martinhalo in News

Chris Robinson Brotherhood has announced the release of Betty’s Blend’s, Volume Two: Best From The West on June 2. Recorded and mixed by the legendary Grateful Dead archivist Betty Cantor-Jackson, the seven-track collection features performances captured throughout The CRB’s 2014 summer tour of the western United States, including “Rosalee” from the Henry Miller Library in Big Sur, “Shore Power” from Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, “Burn Slow” from Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver and a standout 15-minute plus version of “Vibration & Light Suite” from Theatre Deville in Vacaville, CA. In addition to CRB originals, the set includes a pair of covers: “They Love Each Other” by The Grateful Dead and “Driving Wheel” by Tom Rush, which are invariably highlights of The CRB’s live shows.

True to the band’s farm-to-table aesthetic, Betty’s Blends, Vol. 2 will be issued by Robinson’s own label imprint, Silver Arrow Records, as a limited edition release with only 2000 2-LP sets, 2000 CDs and 2000 downloads available.

“Off we go on another sonic adventure through the ears and mind of the one and only Betty Cantor-Jackson,” says Chris Robinson. “Clear some room, lay on the music and let the high times commence!”

Chris Robinson Brotherhood will be touring throughout 2015, including a number of high profile summer festivals.

Chris Robinson Brotherhood Welcomes Drummer Tony Leone to the Band

Posted at January 18, 2015 by martinhalo in News

2015 WINTER TOUR KICKS OFF THIS WEEKEND IN FLORIDA

FOLLOWED BY MIDWEST AND EAST COAST DATES IN FEBRUARY

Chris Robinson Brotherhood announce today that Tony Leone has joined the band on drums. His first performance with The CRB will be this coming weekend at the Sunshine Music & Blues Festival in Florida followed by a 14-date tour across the Midwest and East Coast in February. Leone’s arrival follows the departure of the band’s original drummer George Sluppick.

New York City-based Tony Leone began his career working with jazz luminaries like Illinois Jacquet, Lou Donaldson and Jon Hendricks. In 2002, he co-founded the acclaimed roots ensemble Ollabelle with Amy Helm. Through the association, he became a fixture at Levon Helm’s Midnight Ramble sessions in Woodstock, NY. He’d fill the drum seat when Helm stepped away to play mandolin and sing. A highly regarded studio and touring musician, Leone’s resume includes work with Shooter Jennings, Rickie Lee Jones and Donald Fagen among many others.

The Chris Robinson Brotherhood thanks George Sluppick for his contribution to the band over the last three years and wishes him continued success in future musical endeavors.

Upcoming Chris Robinson Brotherhood tour dates are:

Jan. 17 – St. Petersburg, FL – Sunshine Music & Blues Festival
Jan. 18 – Boca Raton, FL – Sunshine Music & Blues Festival
Feb. 3 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line Music Cafe
Feb. 5 – Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall
Feb. 6 – Chicago, IL – Park West
Feb. 7 – Pontiac, MI – Crofoot Ballroom
Feb. 8 – Millvale, PA – Mr. Small’s Theatre
Feb. 10 – Woodstock, NY – Bearsville Theatre
Feb. 11 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
Feb. 13 – Boston, MA – Paradise
Feb. 14 – Boston, MA – Paradise
Feb. 15 – Stowe, VT – Rusty Nail
Feb. 19 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
Feb. 20 – Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY
Feb. 21 – Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY
Feb. 22 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of the Living Arts
Mar. 28 – Las Vegas, NV – The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Apr. 2 – Byron Bay, Australia – Bluesfest
Apr. 3 – Byron Bay, Australia – Bluesfest
Apr. 4 – Melbourne, Australia – The Corner Hotel
Apr. 6 – Sydney, Australia – Metro Theatre
May 22 – N. Lawrence, OH – The Ville
May 31 – Napa, CA – Bottlerock Festival
Jul. 25 – Floyd, VA – Floydfest

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