Two New Opening Acts

By Waldo Jaquith
The North Mississippi Allstars have announced that they'll be opening six shows for DMB, from 07/05 - 07/12 in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina. Says the Atlantic Monthly of them: "Imagine R.L. Burnside crossed with ZZ Top crossed with the early Yardbirds crossed with four or five of your favorite garage bands from 1966 and give them all high SAT scores. Even that doesn't convey it, but it'll have to do." They're part of the same bunch of musicians that have spawned Robert Randolph and the Family Band and The Word. Also, Graham Colton has announced that he'll be playing the side stage on 07/08, 07/09 and 07/10, touring alongside the North Mississippi Allstars and DMB. Finally, Norah Jones is opening for one additional show: the 07/13 show at Virginia Beach. Thanks to Mike Hadgis for the tip.