greyboy allstars

No matter what their size, music festivals always seem to fall into a similar pattern for me. Friday, Saturday and sometimes even Thursday are spent throwing down all day and utilizing all of my energy, so that by the time Sunday rolls around, I'm spent. I usually find a nice spot to relax and take in some good music. This festival was no different. Sunday evening came way too quickly, and considering it was my last day in Arizona, I was bummed.

Read more about Sunday at Gem and Jam 2009 after the jump

The 2009 Gem & Jam will take place February 6th-8th in Tucson, AZ. The event will feature performance painting, art, mineral vendors and, of course, an excellent line-up of musical performances. The festival, which runs concurrently with the Tucson Gem Show, will be held at two Tucson locations. View the musical schedule, which obviously excites us BOTheads most, after the jump!

Who doesn't love muppets? As the GBAS were one of our first interviews, and gave us much love before and during the show, we had to throw their new video up there. This is from the album What Happened to Television?.

Coffee's fave: Robert Walters moppy muppet head.

The Greyboy Allstars finally came back down to Texas last weekend, and they did not disappoint. Dem BOTheads attended the show in H Town Durty Durty and got to catch three of the members of this high energy, high powered, and down right professional group of musicians for an interview. Coffee, Doughnut, Cereal and Eggs had a chance to sit down with Mr. Karl Denson, Sir Robert Walter, and the incontestable Elgin Park. After soundcheck, we took the time to pick their brains about the new album What Happened to Television?, their current tour, and of course, their favorite breakfast items. The BOT crew came through with the hard hitting questions, but it's nothing but love when you’re talking about musicians that are dedicated to their craft. It shines in an interview, on the stage, and when you pop that cd into the player. Yeah that’s right, we still listen to cds, you wanna scramble, er, rumble?

Upcoming shows in the Houston area:

Thu Jan 24
Pharoahe Monch at Warehouse Live
Scion returns to Warehouse Live with another Live Metro event. Come on down and get your hip-hop on for free!
Show starts at 9:30; entry is free, but you must RSVP by 5pm Thursday.

Fri Jan 25
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings at Walter's On Washington
Having a bad day/week/month? Let Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings inject a little funk & soul into your step!
With support from the Ivan Milev Band; show starts at 8.

Plump at Dan Electro's
Celebrate the release of this funky Houston-based jam band's new CD!
With support from Endangered Sea Lions; show starts at 10.

Skyblue72 and Dertybird at McGonigel's Mucky Duck
Perhaps you've seen that van marked 'Skyblue72' parked on Montrose, and you're wondering what exactly it's all about. Come find out at the Mucky Duck!
Show starts at 7:30; tickets are $15.

Sat Jan 26
Greyboy Allstars at Warehouse Live
Legendary supergroup of San Diego funkmeisters. Need we say more?
Show starts at 9; tickets are $20.


Road Trip of the Weekend: Austin

Fri Jan 25
Greyboy Allstars at La Zona Rosa
Show starts at 9; tickets are $28 in advance/$30 at the door.

Rogue Wave and Midnight Movies at The Parish
Doors open at 8; tickets are $14.

The Gourds at Antone's
Show starts at 9:30; tickets are $15.

Sat Jan 26
Keller Williams & the WMD's at La Zona Rosa
Show starts at 8; tickets are $30 in advance/$32 at the door.

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings at Antone's
Doors open at 8; tickets were $15, but you're too late to get any, sucka!