She’s the star of the new web-based series from MTV and director Craig Brewer entitled Five Dollar Cover. She can “triple-slap the upright bass like Willie Dixon on Steroids” (according to Jim Dickinson). She can sing like a siren. She’s been on tour the world around, playing packed-out shows at places like the Royal Albert Hall. And tonight, Memphis-based upright bass player, vocalist and film engeneue Amy LaVere, will be the musical guest on Late Night with Conan O’Brien tonight, Monday night (Feb. 2).

According to the Archer Records website, this will mark Amy’s late night debut here in the US, having just played in the UK on Later…with Jools Holland a few months ago. Be sure to tune in tonight. If you live in Memphis, join me and the nice folks from Archer Records at the Hi-Tone Cafe on Poplar for a viewing party.

To tide you over, enjoy this video of Amy performing her song “Killing Him” from the lastest Sun Studio Sessions. It’s recommended that you watch it in HQ (you can choose HQ from the player and you’ll be glad you did).

photo credit: dongraft

I’ve been bragging about the new Oasis album Dig Out Your Soul ever since it leaked & I’m not one for needless banter about bands that over-hype and under-deliver. Oasis hit this one out of the park. Don’t believe me? Click here to visit them on MySpace and find out for yourself. Win, win, win. Dig Out Your Soul is without a doubt the most well-crafted Oasis album in over a decade & now you can see what I mean for yourself.

See you @ the roo very soon!!!

While combing through archives of last year, I came across a minor treasure trove of short interviews I did with various concert goers at Bonnaroo 2007. I can’t remember these guys’ names (they say them in the interview), but I sure hope they’ll reconsider and actually come back to Bonnaroo 2008 next week. Maybe this year, they should consider sticking with beer, nahh mean?

Head over to Fluxblog and check out the song “Friends” from Ween’s new EP. Then, go buy the thing from Chocodog records.

So as EJ and I discovered, writing and posting from Bonnaroo comes with its own unique difficulties. Most of which consist of over-the-top cool events going on all the time to distract you from the internet.

Friday’s events wrapped up with shows from Aesop Rock, El-P, and DJ Shadow. Aesop brought Rob Sonic on stage as a backup MC, and the duo worked out pretty well. Aesop was stellar as always, and Sonic’s vocals added a nice twist to the out-of-this-world lyrics that one can expect from Aesop Rock.

Although I haven’t been a huge fan of some of El-P’s previous works, his live show really gave me a new appreciation for this underrated rapper. His lyrics were consistently on the mark, and on time. And not only that, but his beats were all performed by the very talented Mr. Dibbs.

And last but certainly not least, DJ Shadow closed down the night with a pretty excellent set. When Shadow performed solo on stage, he was so flawless you’d almost not think it was live. EJ and I agreed however, that when he brought Lateef the Truthspeaker on stage, the show just got annoying. Lateef tends to ask for a bit too much crowd input, when really, the show should be about the performers. “I can’t hear you! I can’t hear you!” You know why? Cuz we already left and are back at camp asleep.