The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival will will webcast a number of this weeknd’s sets on YouTube, including My Morning Jacket, Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Bruce Hornsby, Allen Toussaint, The Neville Brothers, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and a tribute to the late Alex Chilton featuring Dave Pirner, Alex McMurray, Susan Cowsill, Doug Garrison and René Coman.

A number of last weekend’s set will also be replayed, including Bon Iver, Janelle Monáe, Glen Hansard, Jimmy Buffett, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, and George Porter, Jr. and Runnin’ Pardners.

Check out the full webcast schedule below. Remember, New Orleans is in Central Time.

Also, in case you missed it, check out Michael Roffman’s one-man coverage of last weekend’s festivities.

Friday, May 4th:
02:00 – Marcia Ball
02:05 – Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers
03:00 – Roddie Romero & the Hub-City Allstars *
03:15 – Papa Grows Funk *
03:25 – Grace Potter & the Nocturnals
03:45 – Bonerama
04:35 – Voice of the Wetlands Allstars *
04:55 – Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes *
05:15 – Zac Brown Band
05:30 – Rodrigo y Gabriela and C.U.B.A.
07:00 – Glen Hansard *
07:00 – GIVERS *
07:30 – The Dirty Dozen Brass Band *
07:55 – Bon Iver *
08:00 – Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue *

Saturday, May 5th:
02:00 – Allen Toussaint
02:05 – Anders Osborne
02:55 – The Dixie Cups *
03:05 – Cowboy Mouth *
03:10 – Irma Thomas
03:35 – Better Than Ezra
04:45 – George Porter, Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners *
05:25 – Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone *
05:25 – My Morning Jacket
05:55 – Zebra *
06:55 – Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk *
08:00 – Janelle Monae *

Sunday, May 6th:
02:00 – Galactic
02:00 – funky METERS
03:15 – Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers
03:45 – Bonnie Raitt
05:10 – Tribute to Alex Chilton feat. Dave Pirner, Alex McMurray, Susan Cowsill, Doug Garrison and René Coman *
05:10 – Amanda Shaw & the Cute Guys *
05:45 – The Neville Brothers
06:10 – The New Orleans Bingo! Show *
07:00 – Creole String Beans
07:40 – Preservation Hall and Friends
08:00 – Jimmy Buffett, Acoustic – with Mac McAnally *

* Exclusive pre-recorded highlights from Weekend 1

“A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.” -Willy Wonka

Cloud Nothings – “Stay Useless”

Death Grips – “I’ve Seen Footage”

Ever click really fast through someone’s Facebook photos? This video from Death Grips gives you basically the same experience. Bonus points if you can spot the Lady Gaga cameo.

The Flaming Lips feat. New Fumes – “Girl, You’re So Weird”

And you thought Game of Thrones had a lot of nudity.

Glen Hansard – “Love Don’t Leave Me Waiting”

After sitting around the house all day doing chores, Glen Hansard apparently needed a vacation. Here, he hangs out and jams with some locals all while wearing a killer Team Zissou red beanie.

LP – “Halo” (Live from EastWest Studios)

Strictly physically speaking, with her bushy mop of hair and tiny stature, you probably couldn’t pick a better polar opposite to Beyonce than LP. But damn, she can make those notes soar in a way that would give even Queen B a run for her money.

Paul McCartney – “My Valentine”

One of the perks of being an ex-Beatle is having Johnny Depp and Natalie Portman’s number in your pocket in case you’re filming a new music video.

THEESatisfaction – “QueenS”

If any of you ever wondered what the wardrobe room probably looked like on the set of Do The Right Thing, look no further.

R. Kelly – “Share My Love”

Granted, while it’s no Trapped in the Closet, this video is still the closest we’ll ever get to partying at a club with R. Kelly.

School of Seven Bells – “Reappear”

Maybe it’s a combination of the song’s somber instrumentation and the video’s down-in-the-dumps subject matter, but don’t watch this one expecting an uplifting experience.

The Shins – “The Rifle’s Spiral”

The latest clip from James Mercer & co. recalls such animated classics as James and the Giant Peach. Except instead of a giant fruit at the center of the plot, there’s a giant, man-eating magic rabbit.

Folk crooner/Swell Season member Glen Hansard battled loneliness with menial chores in the music video for “Philander”. Turns out, the best cure for the blues is the Jamaican vacation he takes in the clip for ”Love Don’t Leave Me Waiting”. Following a cruise up river, a perpetually-smiling Hansard entertains a few locals with an acoustic performance under a tree, before taking in the local dance moves and aerial acrobatics of the townspeople. Check out the video below.

As previously reported, Hansard’s debut solo album, Rhythm and Repose, will hit stores on June 19th via Anti- Records.

“A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.” -Willy Wonka

Cursive – “This House Alive”

Looks like the dudes from Cursive are fans of The Hunger Games. Like the book/film, their latest music video is chock full of murderous children, bows and arrows, and rough wilderness.

Drake – “HYFR”

Somebody better tell Lil’ Wayne that cough syrup isn’t kosher.

Feist – “Bittersweet Melodies”

This video falls into the “Damn, why didn’t I think of that?” category. Warning: may cause warm, fuzzy feeling inside.

Glen Hansard – “Philander”

“Philander: Someone who readily or frequently enters into casual sexual relationships with women.” There, now you can sound smart when you’re hooking up with a one-night-stand at a bar.

Nicki Minaj feat. 2 Chainz – “Beez In The Trap”

I never would have thought it’d be possible to become desensitized to seeing Nicki Minaj’s famously ample back side. But she shows it off so much in pretty much every video she’s ever been in that it’s loosing its effect.

OFF! – “Wiped Out”

If there’s one thing to say about this video is that it lives up to its name.

Norah Jones – “Happy Pills”

Norah Jones does her best Betty Draper impression in her retro new music video. Full of tail fin equipped cars and frilly dresses, it follows Jones as she ditches her man and moves on to bigger and better things.

Squarepusher – “Dark Steering”

Oh no! Someone stole Daft Punk’s helmets!

tUnE-yArDs – “My Country”

My first grade field trip was to Ellis Island, these kids got to be in a indie rock music video. Youth is wasted on the young.

Ty Segall & White Fence – “Scissor People”

Get your daily dose of psychedelia with this flower child-inspired video from Ty Segall & White Fence.

What: Eschewing the use of crazy visuals or a bizarre plot, Glen Hansard simply sits around waiting for something/someone in the music video for “Philander”. Hansard’s debut solo album, Rhythm and Repose, hits stores on June 19th via ANTI- Records.

Director: Conor Materson

Glen Hansard of The Frames and Swell Season fame will release his debut solo album on June 19th via ANTI- Records. Entitled Rhythm and Repose, the 11-track effort was produced by Doveman (aka Thomas Bartlett), and features contributions from Swell Season cohort Marketa Irglova, composer Nico Muly, and half of Bruce Springsteen’s current horn section.

In support of the release, Hansard will soon announce a U.S. tour. Stay tuned for more.

Rhythm and Response Tracklist:
01. You Will Become
02. Maybe Not Tonight
03. Talking with The Wolves
04. High Hope
05. Bird of Sorrow
06. The Storm, It’s Coming
07. Love Don’t Leave Me Waiting
08. What Are We Gonna Do
09. Races
10. Philander
11. Song of Good Hope

As previously reported, Arcade Fire and The Decemberists are among the artists who contributed new material to the upcoming film Hunger Games. Now, as ArcadeFireTube points out, the soundtrack’s tracklist has been posted on iTunes and The Decemberists’ contribution, entitled “One Engine”, is already available for purchase. You can also stream “One Engine” below (via Hypable).

Spanning 16 tracks, the soundtrack also features Kid Cudi, Neko Case, Glen Hansard, The Low Anthem, The Secret Sisters, and Carolina Chocolate Drops, among others. For their part, Arcade Fire contribute a track entitled “Abraham’s Daughter”.

According to iTunes, the soundtrack will be released on March 20th, three days prior to the film’s release on March 23rd.

Hunger Games Tracklist:
01. Taylor Swift (feat. The Civil Wars) – “Safe & Sound”
02. Taylor Swift – “Eyes Wide Open”
03. Arcade Fire – “Abraham’s Daughter”
04. Kid Cudi – “The Ruler & The Killer”
05. Miranda Lambert (feat. Pistol Annies) – “Run Daddy Run”
06. The Civil Wars – “Kingdom Come”
07. The Decemberists – “One Engine”
08. Glen Hansard – “Take the Heartland”
09. The Low Anthem – “Lover is Childlike”
10. Punch Brothers – “Dark Days”
11. Secret Sisters – “Tomorrow Will Be Kinder”
12. Birdy – “Just a Game”
13. Ella Mae Bowen – “Oh Come & Sing”
14. Jayme Dee – “Rules”
15. Carolina Chocolate Drops – “Reaping Day”
16. Neko Case – “Give Me Something I’ll Remember”

Photo by Heather Kaplan

Remember Ukulele Songs from last year? Eddie Vedder still does. This Spring, the Pearl Jam frontman returns to the road for another solo jaunt, supporting last year’s ukulele-laden LP. As Billboard reports, the 13-date tour surrounds his appearance at this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, where he’ll perform during the festival’s second weekend on May 3rd.

Glen Hansard offers support, and select dates are currently on-sale at Pearl Jam’s Ten Club. Peep the full itinerary below, including a live cut of Vedder performing Into the Wild track, “Rise”.

Also, don’t forget that Pearl Jam’s hitting the road this summer, too. Though, you’ll have to go overseas for those dates.

Eddie Vedder 2012 Tour Dates:
04/11 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Pearl
04/13 – Phoenix, AZ  @ Comerica Theater
04/16 – Albuquerque, NM @ Kiva Auditorium
04/19 – Tulsa, OK @ Brady Theater
04/22 – Houston, TX @ Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
04/25 – San Antonio, TX @ Lila Cockrell Theatre
04/27 – Austin, TX @ Bass Concert Hall
04/30 – Dallas, TX @ The Music Hall at Fair Park
05/03 – New Orleans, LA @ New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
05/08 – Jacksonville, FL @ Moran Theater
05/10 – Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall
05/13 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Broward Center for the Performing Arts
05/16 – Orlando, FL @ Bob Carr Performing Arts Center

“Rise”:

One second. Sometimes that’s all a photographer gets – and hardly in ideal conditions. At worst (and most likely), a photographer may be squeezed between 15 others in the pit, mere feet away from pyrotechnics, finding support from stress-rattled knees, while focusing on a spastic frontman and sheltering oneself from a downpour, which may or may not involve a hailstorm. Truth: A great photographer handles the unenviable task of capturing that one moment everyone goes home thinking about. Half-truth: There’s probably a statistic somewhere that discusses what the job does to the heart. If not, there should be a study. Double-truth: It’s just a sweaty, life-threatening task.

Hi, I’m Michael Roffman, President and Editor-in-Chief of Consequence of Sound. You may know me from such stories as “Look Out! The Gaslight Anthem is Coming!” or “Scratch that… Brian Wilson is not returning to The Beach Boys.” This year, I sent out dozens of writers and photographers to hundreds of shows and just about every major music festival this side of the Atlantic (some even overseas). Without a doubt, our eyes were everywhere.

More specifically, our photographers’ multiple weighty lenses. In the past 12 months, we’ve published countless, fully-stocked galleries, featuring some of the most awe-inspiring shots on the ‘net, all thanks to our brave and inordinately talented photographers. Actually, that’s an understatement. These artists bleed talent – to get somewhat histrionic. Look, we value words, but as Fred R. Barnard so famously wrote, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Cliche, but you spend over four years putting these live and festival reviews together. You’ll quickly see how true that statement is. To date, I still feel like I’ve attended Bonnaroo.*

For our annual report, we put together our 100 favorite photos of the year. Lots of colors, lots of locales, and plenty of popular mugs to savor. So, throw on some tunes, grab a bag of chips, and enjoy the trip. You’ll go places, kiddo.

-Michael Roffman
President/Editor-in-Chief

* Would never happen. This guy in mud? Nah.

Weezer

Event: Weezer at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom
Date: 1/7/2011
Photographer: Heather Kaplan

The Walkmen

Event: The Walkmen at Atlanta’s Variety Playhouse
Date: 1/13/2011
Photographer: Max Blau

Girl Talk

Event: Girl Talk at Atlanta’s Tabernacle
Date: 1/21/2011
Photographer: Max Blau

Sad Brad Smith

Event: Sad Brad Smith at Chicago’s Schubas Tavern
Date: 1/23/2011
Photographer: Brad Bretz

The Church

Event: The Church at Chicago’s Park West
Date: 2/11/2011
Photographer: Brad Bretz

Robyn

Event: Robyn at Chicago’s The Riviera Theatre
Date: 2/14/2011
Photographer: Meghan Brosnan

The Dismemberment Plan

Event: The Dismemberment Plan at Chicago’s Metro
Date: 2/19/2011
Photographer: Heather Kaplan

Ben Kweller

Event: Ben Kweller at Chicago’s Vic Theatre
Date: 2/23/2011
Photographer: Joshua Mellin

Bright Eyes

Event: Bright Eyes at Miami’s The Fillmore
Date: 3/2/2011
Photographer: Lauren Guagno

Raphael Saadiq

Event: Raphael Saadiq at SXSW 2011
Date: 3/16-20/2011
Photographer: Cap Blackard

Baby Headphones

Event: SXSW 2011
Date: 3/16-20/2011
Photographer: Heather Kaplan

Owen Pallett

Event: Owen Pallett at SXSW 2011
Date: 3/16-20/2011
Photographer: Heather Kaplan

The Strokes

Event: The Strokes at SXSW 2011
Date: 3/16-20/2011
Photographer: Cap Blackard

The Kills

Event: The Kills at SXSW 2011
Date: 3/16-20/2011
Photographer: Heather Kaplan

TV on the Radio w/ Yo Gabba Gabba!

Event: TV on the Radio w/ Yo Gabba Gabba! at SXSW 2011
Date: 3/16-20/2011
Photographer: Heather Kaplan

Matt & Kim

Event: Matt & Kim at SXSW 2011
Date: 3/16-20/2011
Photographer: Heather Kaplan

Odd Future

Event: Odd Future at SXSW 2011
Date: 3/16-20/2011
Photographer: Heather Kaplan

Odd Future

Event: Odd Future at SXSW 2011
Date: 3/16-20/2011
Photographer: Heather Kaplan

Hollerado

Event: Hollerado at Axis of Audio Showcase: SXSW 2011
Date: 3/19/2011
Photographer: Cap Blackard

Astronautalis

Event: Astronautalis (& Four Fists) at Axis of Audio Showcase: SXSW 2011
Date: 3/19/2011
Photographer: Cap Blackard

P.O.S.

Event: P.O.S. at Paid Dues Festival 2011
Date: 4/2/2011
Photographer: Winston Robbins

The Mountain Goats

Event: The Mountain Goats at Chicago’s Vic Theatre
Date: 4/5/2011
Photographer: Meghan Brosnan

Queens of the Stone Age

Event: Queens of the Stone Age at Oakland’s Fox Theatre
Date: 4/11/2011
Photographer: Karina Halle

The Strokes

Event: The Strokes at Coachella 2011
Date: 4/15-17/2011
Photographer: Debi Del Grande

Kanye West

Event: Kanye West at Coachella 2011
Date: 4/15-17/2011
Photographer: Debi Del Grande

The National

Event: The National, Arcade Fire at Chicago’s UIC Pavillion
Date: 4/24/2011
Photographer: Lauren Guagno

Arcade Fire

Event: The National, Arcade Fire at Chicago’s UIC Pavillion
Date: 4/24/2011
Photographer: Lauren Guagno

Battles

Event: Battles at Chicago’s Lincoln Hall
Date: 4/30/2011
Photographer: Brad Bretz

tUnE-yArDs

Event: tUnE-yArDs at Chicago’s Lincoln Hall
Date: 5/10/2011
Photographer: Wallo Villacorta

Lykke Li

Event: Lykke Li at Chicago’s Metro
Date: 5/23/2011
Photographer: Meghan Brosnan

The Gorge

Event: Sasquatch! 2011
Date: 5/27-30/2011
Photographer: Heather Kaplan

Death From Above 1979

Event: Death From Above 1979 at Sasquatch! 2011
Date: 5/27-30/2011
Photographer: Heather Kaplan

Robyn

Event: Robyn at Sasquatch 2011
Date: 5/27-30/2011
Photographer: Heather Kaplan

Fitz and the Tantrums

Event: Fitz and the Tantrums at Sasquatch! 2011
Date: 5/27-30/2011
Photographer: Heather Kaplan

The Flaming Lips

Event: The Flaming Lips at Sasquatch! 2011
Date: 5/27-30/2011
Photographer: Heather Kaplan

The Decemberists

Event: Sasquatch! 2011
Date: 5/27-30/2011
Photographer: Heather Kaplan

Melvins

Event: Melvins at Chicago’s Double Door
Date: 5/31/2011
Photographer: Katie Schuering

Bonnaroo Fan

Event: Bonnaroo 2011
Date: 6/9-12/2011
Photographer: Ben Kaye

Buffalo Springfield

Event: Buffalo Springfield at Bonnaroo 2011
Date: 6/9-12/2011
Photographer: Max Blau

Eminem

Event: Eminem at Bonnaroo 2011
Date: 6/9-12/2011
Photographer: Max Blau

Future Islands

Event: Future Islands at Chicago’s Subterranean
Date: 6/15/2011
Photographer: Meghan Brosnan

Florence + the Machine

Event: Florence + the Machine at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom
Date: 6/18/2011
Photographer: Meghan Brosnan

Glastonbury

Event: Glastonbury 2011
Date: 6/22-26/2011
Photographer: Laura Page

Eddie Vedder w/ Glen Hansard

Event: Eddie Vedder at The Chicago Theatre
Date: 6/28/2011
Photographer: Heather Kaplan

Phish Heads

Event: Phish Super Ball IX
Date: 7/1-3/2011
Photographer: Jake Cohen

Fucked Up

Event: Fucked Up at Chicago’s Lincoln Hall
Date: 7/2/2011
Photographer: Jeremy D. Larson

Cold Cave

Event: Cold Cave at Pitchfork 2011
Date: 7/15-17/2011
Photographer: Jeremy D. Larson

OFF!

Event: OFF! at Pitchfork 2011
Date: 7/15-17/2011
Photographer: Meghan Brosnan

Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti

Event: Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti at Pitchfork 2011
Date: 7/15-17/2011
Photographer: Meghan Brosnan

tUnE-yArDs

Event: tUnE-yArDs at Pitchfork 2011
Date: 7/15-17/2011
Photographer: Meghan Brosnan

Fleet Foxes

Event: Fleet Foxes at Pitchfork 2011
Date: 7/15-17/2011
Photographer: Meghan Brosnan

Soundgarden

Event: Soundgarden, Queens of the Stone Age, Mastodon at Washington’s Gorge Amphitheater
Date: 7/30/2011
Photographer: Karina Halle

Paul McCartney

Event: Paul McCartney at Chicago’s Wrigley Field
Date: 7/31/2011
Photographer: Heather Kaplan

Lolla Chicago

Event: Lollapalooza 2011
Date: 8/5-7/2011
Photographer: Brad Bretz

Le Butcherettes

Event: Le Butcherettes at Lollapalooza 2011
Date: 8/5-7/2011
Photographer: Heather Kaplan

Crystal Castles

Event: Crystal Castles at Lollapalooza 2011
Date: 8/5-7/2011
Photographer: Brad Bretz

Coldplay

Event: Coldplay at Lollapalooza 2011
Date: 8/5-7/2011
Photographer: Heather Kaplan

The Chain Gang of 1974

Event: The Chain Gang of 1974 at Lollapalooza 2011
Date: 8/5-7/2011
Photographer: Brad Bretz

Ellie Goulding

Event: Ellie Goulding at Lollapalooza 2011
Date: 8/5-7/2011
Photographer: Heather Kaplan

Foo Fighters

Event: Foo Fighters at Chicago’s Metro
Date: 8/6/2011
Photographer: Heather Kaplan

Foster the People

Event: Foster the People at Outside Lands 2011
Date: 8/12-14/2011
Photographer: Debi Del Grande

Muse

Event: Muse at Outside Lands 2011
Date: 8/12-14/2011
Photographer: Debi Del Grande

Arcade Fire

Event: Arcade Fire at Outside Lands 2011
Date: 8/12-14/2011
Photographer: Debi Del Grande

Bush

Event: Bush at Chicago’s Congress Theatre
Date: 8/18/2011
Photographer: Brad Bretz

Rubblebucket

Event: Rubblebucket at North Coast 2011
Date: 9/2-4/2011
Photographer: Lillian Cai

Pearl Jam

Event: Pearl Jam at PJ20 at Alpine Valley
Date: 9/3-4/2011
Photographer: Jeremy D. Larson

Erykah Badu

Event: Erykah Badu at New York’s Rock the Bells 2011
Date: 9/3/2011
Photographer: Jake Cohen

Lauryn Hill

Event: Lauryn Hill at New York’s Rock the Bells 2011
Date: 9/3/2011
Photographer: Jake Cohen

The Kills

Event: The Kills at Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom
Date: 9/5/2011
Photographer: Karina Halle

James Vincent McMorrow

Event: James Vincent McMorrow at Chicago’s Hideout
Date: 9/15/2011
Photographer: Matt Hyland

Delta Spirit

Event: Delta Spirit at Austin City Limits 2011
Date: 9/16-18/2011
Photographer: Debi Del Grande

My Morning Jacket

Event: My Morning Jacket at Austin City Limits 2011
Date: 9/16-18/2011
Photographer: Nate Slevin

Kanye West

Event: Kanye West at Austin City Limits 2011
Date: 9/16-18/2011
Photographer: Nate Slevin

Randy Newman

Event: Randy Newman at Austin City Limits 2011
Date: 9/16-18/2011
Photographer: Nate Slevin

Incubus

Event: Incubus at Miami’s Bayfront Park
Date: 9/20/2011
Photographer: Lauren Guagno

Blink-182

Event: Blink-182 at West Palm Beach’s Cruzan Amphitheatre
Date: 9/23/2011
Photographer: Lauren Guagno

Deerhoof

Event: Deerhoof at Chicago’s Bottom Lounge
Date: 9/25/2011
Photographer: Katie Schuering

Radiohead

Event: Radiohead at New York City’s Roseland Ballroom
Date: 9/28/2011
Photographer: Nate Slevin

St. Vincent

Event: St. Vincent at Chicago’s Metro
Date: 10/5/2011
Photographer: Katie Schuering

Portishead

Event: Portishead at Chicago’s Aragon Theater
Date: 10/12/2011
Photographer: Jeremy D. Larson

Sims

Event: Doomtree at Minneapolis’ Fine Line Music Cafe
Date: 10/15/2011
Photographer: Harley Brown

The Stepkids

Event: The Stepkids at CMJ 2011
Date: 10/18-22/2011
Photographer: Jeremy D. Larson

Duran Duran

Event: Duran Duran at The Chicago Theatre
Date: 10/21/2011
Photographer: Brad Bretz

Deadmau5

Event: deadmau5 at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom
Date: 10/22/2011
Photographer: Brad Bretz

Moby

Event: Moby at Moogfest 2011
Date: 10/28-30/2011
Photographer: Cap Blackard

Moby

Event: Moby at Moogfest 2011
Date: 10/28-30/2011
Photographer: Cap Blackard

Childish Gambino

Event: Childish Gambino at Moogfest 2011
Date: 10/28-30/2011
Photographer: Catherine Watkins

Suicide

Event: Suicide at Moogfest 2011
Date: 10/28-30/2011
Photographer: Cap Blackard

The Flaming Lips

Event: The Flaming Lips at Moogfest 2011
Date: 10/28-30/2011
Photographer: Catherine Watkins

Mayer Hawthorne & County

Event: Mayer Hawthorne & County at Moogfest 2011
Date: 10/28-30/2011
Photographer: Cap Blackard

M83

Event: M83 at Moogfest 2011
Date: 10/28-30/2011
Photographer: Cap Blackard

Zola Jesus

Event: Zola Jesus at San Francisco’s The Independent
Date: 11/1/2011
Photographer: Summer Dunsmore

Feist

Event: Feist at Chicago’s The Riviera Theatre
Date: 11/4/2011
Photographer: Brad Bretz

The Raconteurs

Event: The Raconteurs at Orlando Calling 2011
Date: 11/12-13/2011
Photographer: Cap Blackard

Pixies

Event: Pixies at Orlando Calling 2011
Date: 11/12-13/2011
Photographer: Cap Blackard

YACHT

Event: YACHT at San Francisco’s The Independent
Date: 11/17/2011
Photographer: Summer Dunsmore

M83

Event: M83 at Chicago’s Lincoln Hall
Date: 11/17/2011
Photographer: Jeremy D. Larson

The Cure

Event: The Cure at Los Angeles’ Pantages Theatre
Date: 11/23/2011
Photographer: Debi Del Grande

Tinariwen

Event: Tinariwen at Minneapolis’ Cedar Cultural Center
Date: 11/26/2011
Photographer: Harley Brown

Iggy Pop and the Stooges

Event: Iggy Pop and the Stooges at Hollywood’s Palladium
Date: 12/1/2011
Photographer: Debi Del Grande

This year – in addition to Lollapalooza and Nirvana’s Nevermind – Pearl Jam turns 20. For some, that’s a sort of revelation. For others, like the Seattle quintet’s “battle worn” soldiers, who have scars and stories for each year since… well, not so much. Regardless, everyone arrived Saturday morning at a very muddy Alpine Valley to help Vedder, Mike McCready, Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament, and Matt Cameron blow out the proverbial candles. Rain or shine, these past, present, and future Ten Club members reveled in the festival’s nostalgia-ridden confines, which even included a Pearl Jam Museum showcasing various artifacts (e.g. gig posters, music video props, original artwork, etc.) from yesteryear.

Nobody heeded Jeremy Piven’s 1994 advice (“What’s this? You’re wearing the shirt of the band you’re going to see? Don’t be that guy.”) and instead were “that guy” and more. Grouped together, you would be hard-pressed to find a tour shirt that wasn’t present. But that only added to the fun. As hours passed, so did stories and anecdotes from countless fans, who shared everything from homemade t-shirts to unique tattoos to tales of near-folklore. Cameron Crowe can gather hours upon hours of footage from the band’s vault – which he has for the forthcoming documentary, Pearl Jam Twenty – but he’ll never be able to touch upon this unique (and incredibly telling) facet of the band’s history.

Photo by Jeremy D. Larson

But it wasn’t just one big fanapalooza. This was a festival, after all. Each day’s activities began with promising sets by newcomers like Star Anna and The Young Evils and continued on with familiar faces Glen Hansard, Liam Finn, and Dhani Harrison’s thenewno2. These performances took place nearby on two alternate stages. They didn’t offer up anything unusual, or attract too much activity, though on Saturday, as gray skies and relentless rain made everything rather grungy (how fitting, right?), Hansard strummed out a fitting rendition of Hal David and Burt Bacharach’s ”Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head”. Many poncho-wearing spectators joined along for that one.

Photo by Jeremy D. Larson

Admittedly, the real festivities started each day around six o’clock on the main stage. Mudhoney unlocked each evening with 45 minutes of straight up fuzz rock, spiraling through oldies like “You Got It”, “Suck You Dry”, and naturally, “Touch Me I’m Sick”. (No, Citizen Dick did not reunite.) Queens of the Stone Age and The Strokes made the best of their respective 45 minutes, too. “If we do this right, I know we can all get laid tonight,” Josh Homme exclaimed before diving deep into his catalogue. He dished out oldies like “I Think I Lost My Heachache” and “Mexicola”, a song despised by Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard, who put out the group’s 1998 debut, as Homme explained. As for Julian Casablancas & Co., the boys appeared visibly excited. The only Strokes member with a voice, Casablancas admitted his love for Pearl Jam, stating that Vedder’s “got the best voice ever.” He attempted to prove that statement twice when the straggly frontman performed “Juicebox” with the band each set.

Photo by Jeremy D. Larson

These little cameos were highly enjoyable – especially on the second night. In addition to a varied setlist, each band – Queens of the Stone and The Strokes, specifically – turned heads with their onstage collaborations. Casablancas guested on “Sick Sick Sick”, and Homme returned the favor on “New York City Cops”. Vedder decided to also pop out with Queens, adding the now iconic cowbell fills to “Little Sister” and spitting out some flavor on “Make It Wit Chu”. These moments kept everyone on their feet and staved off any mixed feelings of experiencing the same lineup twice.

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Then came the main event each night. To no one’s surprise, Pearl Jam delivered two incredibly unpredictable sets over the weekend. Saturday’s set proved most valuable, however. Lacking many of the band’s hits, which would arrive Sunday instead, the band opted for a rarities-filled gig, dusting off relics like Binaural outtakes “Education” and “In the Moonlight” (which featured Homme, no less), Into the Wild track “Setting Forth”, Riot Act‘s “Help Help”, and Yield‘s hardly performed “Push Me, Pull Me”. It was uncanny seeing thousands of fans singing along to these unlikely tracks. That explains why nobody complained when nary a hit from Ten was performed – well, save for “Once” and “Porch”. That being said, no one griped when “Better Man” or “Do the Evolution” rolled on by, either.

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They also didn’t mind the eye-popping reunion of Temple of the Dog. Throughout the day, fans could be heard everywhere, whispering and chatting about the likelihood of Chris Cornell’s appearance. Given Cornell’s mischievous Friday tweet (“Just landed in Chicago. Now what?”) and that the first set of the weekend featured collaborations with everyone from Liam Finn to Dhani Harrison to Casablancas (who showed up mid-song to sing “Not For You”), it was sort of a given that Cornell would be there. Still, that didn’t stop the thousands of fans from tearing apart their seats (and nearby fans and newfound friends) in utter shock when Cornell strolled on out late Saturday night. Truth: a few even cried. Pretty hard not to, especially when Cornell led a tribute to the late Andrew Wood by performing Mother Love Bone’s “Stardog Champion” in addition to Temple hit “Say Hello 2 Heaven”. The dreamy, slightly surreal set continued with more Temple tracks, including the Soundgarden-esque “Reach Down”  and the ’90s rock radio duet “Hunger Strike”, which saw Vedder take center stage with Cornell – finally. This would happen again Sunday, only this time fans received other Temple favorites “Call Me a Dog” and “All Night Thing”. Unreal.

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That’s why on Sunday, when rumors of Neil Young surfaced, some fans took it as truth. Can’t blame them. If there was a Temple set, then why not a short Mirrorball gig? What other place would be fitting for a reunion of the 1995 collaboration? Unfortunately, it never happened, though the band did kick out a cover of “Rockin’ in the Free World”, paying homage to the unofficial grandfather of grunge. It wasn’t the only cover of the weekend, either. Pearl Jam rolled out quite a few of these, honoring their past mentors – and yes, they’re scholars of many. On Saturday, they kicked things off early with Joe Strummer’s “Arms Aloft”, blistered the night skies with their 2007 take on The Who’s “Love, Reign O’er Me”, and ignited a punk rock fiesta with Mudhoney by swinging through MC5′s “Kick Out the Jams”. In hindsight, these sort of grounded a band that’s certainly become their own by now. They also just made for a better party.

And that’s all Pearl Jam’s “Destination Weekend” was in a nutshell. But, given the band’s legacy to date, that’s pretty integral. Over 20 years, they’ve solidified themselves as a pertinent key figure in the touring industry, and no documentary, book, or album would ever suffice. That’s why the band’s six hours onstage this past weekend proved necessary. This was the essential commemoration. On stage… and with the thousands that put them there.

It was a unique experience, and although Alpine is essentially a large valley with a stage, it felt oddly intimate. Vedder recognized this, opening up mid-set with one little reflection about how putting your life into a band is a risky endeavor, one that in all likelihood doesn’t ever work out. But, for him, and for Pearl Jam, it did. It has worked wonders. Knowing this, Vedder thanked everyone again and again and again, but he also patted himself on the back, adding, “I want to thank that kid from back then for never giving up.” Heartfelt and poignant, the moment felt as organic as the band has all this time. And based on the rapturous applause that followed, rattling the beautiful wooden amphitheater for minutes on end, the band should be feeling the same way in 20 more years. We’ll see come 2031.

Photography by Jeremy D. Larson. For complete video coverage, check out our highlights from day one and day two.

Pearl Jam Setlist – Night 1:
Release
Arms Aloft (Joe Strummer cover)
Do the Evolution
Got Some
In My Tree
Faithful
Who You Are
Push Me, Pull Me
Setting Forth
Not for You (w/ Julian Casablancas)
In the Moonlight (w/ Josh Homme)
Deep
Help Help
Breath
Education (w/ Liam Finn)
Once
State of Love and Trust (w/ Dhani Harrison)
Better Man
Wasted Reprise
Life Wasted
Encore 1:
Rearviewmirror
Stardog Champion (Mother Love Bone cover) (w/ Chris Cornell)
Say Hello 2 Heaven (w/ Chris Cornell)
Reach Down (w/ Chris Cornell)
Hunger Strike (w/ Chris Cornell)
Love Reign O’er Me (The Who cover)
Porch
Encore 2:
Kick Out the Jams (MC5 cover) (w/ Mudhoney)

Pearl Jam Setlist – Night 2:
Wash
The Fixer
Severed Hand
All Night
Given to Fly
Pilate
Love Boat Captain
Habit
Even Flow (w/ Liam Finn)
Daughter/It’s Ok
Leatherman
Red Mosquito (w/ Julian Casablancas)
Satan’s Bed
Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town (w/ Dhani Harrison)
Unthought Known
New World (w/ John Doe)
Black
Jeremy
Encore 1:
New Song
Just Breathe
Nothingman
No Way
Smile (w/ Glen Hansard)
Spin the Black Circle
Encore 2:
Hunger Strike (w/ Chris Cornell)
Call Me a Dog (w/ Chris Cornell)
All Night Thing (w/ Chris Cornell)
Reach Down (w/ Chris Cornell)
Sonic Reducer (w/ Mudhoney)
Alive
Rockin in the Free World (Neil Young cover)
Yellow Ledbetter/Star Spangled Banner

Gallery by Jeremy D. Larson

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Kurt Cobain didn’t rise from the dead, but the second and final night of Pearl Jam’s 20th anniversary music festival still managed to be as spectacular as the first. Temple of the Dog reunited again, The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas guested on “Red Mosquito”, The Swell Season’s Glen Hansard joined the band for “Smile”, Mudhoney played along to “Sonic Reducer”, Eddie Vedder debuted a new song, and the finale featured a star-studded cover of Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World”. And that was just Pearl Jam’s headlining set.

Earlier in the day, Casablancas joined Queens of the Stone Age for “Sick Sick Sick”, and Vedder played cowbell on “Little Sister”. An hour later, Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme returned the favor by teaming up with The Strokes for “New York City Cops”. Damn.

Our complete recap of Pearl Jam 20 is forthcoming, but we culled together videos of the aforementioned highlights below. We’ll add in more clips as they appear.

Eddie Vedder – New Song:

Pearl Jam – “Rockin’ In The Free World” (w/ everyone):

Temple of the Dog – “Hunger Strike”

Temple of the Dog – “Call Me A Dog”:

Temple of the Dog – “All Night Thing”:

Temple of the Dog – “Reach Down”:

Pearl Jam – “Habit” (w/ Liam Finn):

Pearl Jam – “Smile” (w/ Glen Hansard):

The Strokes – “New York City Cops” (w/ Josh Homme):

Queens of the Stone Age – “Make it Wit’ Chu” and “Chu and Little Sister” (w/ Eddie Vedder):

During the first night of Pearl Jam’s 20th anniversary music festival in Alpine Valley, WI, Temple of the Dog reunited, Chris Cornell aided in a cover of Mother Love Bone, The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas lent his vocals for “Not For You”, Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme guested on “In The Moonlight”, and Liam Finn, The Swell Season’s Glen Hansard, and Mudhoney’s Dan Peters joined the band for “Who You Are”. Night two better feature the resurrection of Kurt Cobain or I’m going to be disappointed.

Our complete recap of Pearl Jam 20 is forthcoming, but we culled together videos of the aforementioned highlights below. We’ll add in more clips as they appear.

Temple of the Dog – “Say Hello 2 Heaven” + “Hunger Strike” + “Reach Down”

The members of Pearl Jam teamed up with their former bandmate, Chris Cornell, for a three-song reunion of grunge band Temple of the Dog. The all-star collective last reunited in 2009.

Pearl Jam – “Stardog Champion” (Mother Love Bone cover)

Cornell also helped Pearl Jam cover Mother Love Bone, the former Seattle grunge band composed of Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard, Bruce Fairweather, Greg Gilmore, and the late Andrew Wood.

Pearl Jam – “Not For You” (w/ Julian Casablancas)

Pearl Jam – “In The Moonlight” (w/ Josh Homme)

Pearl Jam – “Who You Are” (w/ Glen Hansard, Liam Finn & Dan Peters)

Pearl Jam – “State of Love and Trust” (w/ Dhanni Harrison)

Pearl Jam – “Love Reign O’er Me” (The Who cover)

The Strokes – “Juicebox” (w/ Eddie Vedder)

The surprises extended beyond Pearl Jam’s headlining set.

Born in Evanston, IL, Vedder cherishes Chicago in the same way we cherish old family photo albums. We recognize their importance, but we realize things have changed – more specifically, that time has moved on. About a third into his near two hour set, Vedder took a long look past his fans and sighed. “I used to spend a lot of time in this room,” he observed, scoping out the Chicago Theatre’s lush, antique walls. “Back when it was a shit hole and I was a shit head.”

Photo by Heather Kaplan

While he kicked out some 30 plus songs over the course of the night, the veteran Gen-X’er spent a great deal being a stripped down, Midwestern storyteller, too. He rolled out several Chicago-related anecdotes (who knew the Chicago Theatre once played B-horror films like Silent Night, Deadly Night?), told a hilarious tale about his time around Alpine Valley back in 1992 (it involved an army helmet, brunch, and Vedder’s genitals), and spit out a few self-deprecating jokes. Believe it or not, he was funny. “I think it’s about time we take our relationship to the next level, let’s see if we can reach a higher plane,” Vedder declared four to five songs in. “What are you wearing?”

Yes, he patrolled through plenty of material off of his latest effort, the so-so Ukulele Songs, but most of the set consisted of stripped down Pearl Jam favorites (“Porch”, anyone?), a medley of Into the Wild material (including charming cuts of “Long Nights” and “Society” with Glen Hansard), and an assortment of covers, ranging from The Beatles (a whistle-heavy “Blackbird”, a crowd-cajoling “You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away”) to the (admittedly) predictable cover of “Falling Slowly” with Hansard. That last song worked well, though, and had the crowd on their feet. You can’t fault them, really. Not only were Hansard and Vedder belting out top-notch harmonies, they also had a string quartet supporting them – from Chicago, no less.

Photo by Heather Kaplan

“This is the place to play this song,” Vedder posited, confusing a few in the crowd. He explained how there had been a request, for someone special in the crowd. That person was Mr. Ron Santo, Jr., son of the late Ron Santo, the legendary Chicago Cubs third basemen and longtime radio announcer, who passed away this past December. Before launching into the Cubs tune “All the Way”, Vedder expressed his admiration for Santo, stating, “It makes me want to kick out a stain glass window for the fact that he’s not in the Baseball Hall of Fame.” Shortly after, Vedder brought everyone to Wrigley Field – well, at least mentally.

“Even though I don’t live in Chicago anymore,” Vedder admitted. “Chicago lives in me.”

Photography by Heather Kaplan

Setlist:
Waving Palms
Can’t Keep
Sleeping By Myself
Without You
You’re True
Light Today
Longing to Belong (w/ cellist Steven Houser)
Sometimes
I Am Mine
Long Nights (w/ Glen Hansard)
Far Behind
Guaranteed
Rise
Blackbird (Beatles cover)
Just Breathe (w/ String Quartet)
The End (w/ String Quartet)
Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town
Unthought Known
Arc/The Wolf
Encore:
Parting Ways
You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away (The Beatles)
Sleepless Nights (w/ Glen Hansard)
Society (w/ Glen Hansard)
Falling Slowly (w/ Glen Hansard)
All the Way
Porch
Encore 2:
Hard Sun
Encore 3:
Dream a Little Dream (Gus Kahn, Wilbur Schwandt, Fabian Andree)
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Gallery by Heather Kaplan

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Admittedly, it’s pretty sweet of NPR to provide us with streams of the latest efforts by Death Cab for Cutie and My Morning Jacket. But showing that they’ve got the ability to make an entire week amazing, the broadcasting giant is once again offering a must-hear stream: Eddie Vedder‘s Ukulele Songs. His second solo effort, which features contributions from Glen Hansard to Cat Power, is now available in full until it hits stores on May 31st via Universal Music. What are you waiting for? Head here to listen to the Pearl Jam frontman uku-lay it down right.

The first and only time I saw the movie Once, the folksy and surprisingly effective movie starring musicians-turned-actors Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, there was this underlying bad taste in my mouth. Not because of the movie, which was wonderful, but because I could so clearly imagine executives everywhere thinking the words “money stream.” And I figured a tour would happen, I figured Hansard and Irglova would make more music, and I even figured that this would be transformed into a musical.

And now another lovely piece of art will (hopefully not, but probably) be chopped, screwed, and inevitably ruined by the Great White Way. Pop Eater reports that Irish playwright Enda Walsh and Scottish director John Tiffany will tackle the adaptation for the stage which will thankfully use the original music from the movie. It’s doubtful that Hansard and Irglova will reprise their roles.

Sorry for me negativity about this. Maybe it’s because Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark is the turdiest of turds and I really wanted it to be cool. At least Julie Taymore isn’t directing this one.