Piano Improv guy on YouTube - Yeah, He's Our Friend
MHP's friend Merton has become a viral hit overnight. Merton's hilarious Funny Piano Improv Video has been at #1 on You Tube for a few days now; today it's at 2.2 million views and counting. We've always known Merton was talented and funny - but what's most infectious about this video is its refreshing use of the [we think] often sketchy internet gathering place known as Chat Roulette. Jimmy Fallon's blog calls the video "what Chat Roulette was made for..." Merton, we want more!
Umphrey's McGee - Exclusive In-Studio Video up now at CBS Street Date
Umphrey's McGee visited NYC earlier this month and stopped by CBS "The Street Date" studios (former home to the Howard Stern Show - wow). While the snow piled, and we mean PILED, up outside, Umphrey's laid down some tracks. Watch them here http://www.thestreetdate.com/umphreys-mcgee/.
BILL KREUTZMANN HITS THE ROAD WITH 7 WALKERS, FEATURING PAPA MALI
BK just announced some stellar spring and summer plans with his latest, potent musical project 7 Walkers, featuring Voodoo bluesman Papa Mali. Also in the band for these dates George Porter Jr. and multi-instrumentalist Matt Hubbard (Willie Nelson and Friends).