Post by: princessofcairo on March 15, 2005, 10:24:59 AM
mark geary is an awesome strummer (if you're into that sort of pete townshend, melissa ferrick style of playing).
infos here (http://www.theframes.ie). i'd definitely suggest an album (their first another love song is available for free download on their site).
Post by: mshray on March 15, 2005, 10:39:04 AM
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i figured we should have a thread for our live music outings. i saw the frames and mark geary last night at gamh. wow. really great fun. awesome musicians, awesome songs. the music reminds me of the connells and the wookies, and all things modern rock and strummy guitars. and, hell, electric violin is always a plus.
mark geary is an awesome strummer (if you're into that sort of pete townshend, melissa ferrick style of playing).
infos here (http://www.theframes.ie). i'd definitely suggest an album (their first another love song is available for free download on their site).
You like the Connells? I love the Connells, for exactly those reasons. But have never met anyone else who'd even admit to having heard of them.
Post by: princessofcairo on March 15, 2005, 11:12:12 AM
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You like the Connells? I love the Connells, for exactly those reasons. But have never met anyone else who'd even admit to having heard of them.
not like. love.
Post by: Gazoo on March 15, 2005, 12:00:17 PM
Quote from: "mshray"
Quote from: "princessofcairo"i figured we should have a thread for our live music outings. i saw the frames and mark geary last night at gamh. wow. really great fun. awesome musicians, awesome songs. the music reminds me of the connells and the wookies, and all things modern rock and strummy guitars. and, hell, electric violin is always a plus.
mark geary is an awesome strummer (if you're into that sort of pete townshend, melissa ferrick style of playing).
infos here (http://www.theframes.ie). i'd definitely suggest an album (their first another love song is available for free download on their site).
You like the Connells? I love the Connells, for exactly those reasons. But have never met anyone else who'd even admit to having heard of them.
I know exactly two songs from the Connells: "74-75" (which I adore madly), and a bizarro acoustic cover of Cypress Hill's "Insane in the Brain."
Post by: mshray on March 15, 2005, 03:34:12 PM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Quote from: "mshray"
You like the Connells? I love the Connells, for exactly those reasons. But have never met anyone else who'd even admit to having heard of them.
I know exactly two songs from the Connells: "74-75" (which I adore madly), and a bizarro acoustic cover of Cypress Hill's "Insane in the Brain."
For some reason I heard the song "Something To Say" (track 1 on the Fun & Games album) on KTYD in Santa Barbara & the lyrics struck a chord. I later picked up a used CD & played it to death, although neither that track nor album in general attracted much notice. But for me it's one of those albums that I can listen to from start to finish & the whole thing perfectly captures that particular feeling of being on the outside looking in on life and not quite knowing how to fit in or even if you want to.
Later I also picked up the earlier & more acclaimed Boylan Heights album, and downloaded "74-75" and a couple other more recent tracks.
Never heard of an acoustic version of "Insane in the Brain" but by definition that would have to be bizarro.
Post by: princessofcairo on March 15, 2005, 04:45:14 PM
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But for me it's one of those albums that I can listen to from start to finish & the whole thing perfectly captures that particular feeling of being on the outside looking in on life and not quite knowing how to fit in or even if you want to.
you would totally dig the frames.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on March 23, 2005, 09:10:36 AM
Me (cleverly): Hey, you're Sean Penn.
Sean Penn: Yes I am.
Me: Nice to meet you.
We shake hands. I turn to Sharlene, get her attention and turn back, but Sean Penn has disappeared.
Of course, she doesn't believe me. But the people in front of us confirm that it was indeed Sean Penn.
The show was good, though I'm not as big an Elvis Costello fan as I had imagined. Just don't know enough of his songs, and he did not focus on the ones I do know. The sound was a bit muddled too, so it was difficult to pick out the vocals most of the time, which especially detracts from songs you don't know. Still, enjoyed it very much.
Post by: princessofcairo on March 23, 2005, 09:15:09 AM
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Me (cleverly): Hey, you're Sean Penn.
Sean Penn: Yes I am.
Me: Nice to meet you.
nice!!
Post by: mshray on March 23, 2005, 09:20:07 AM
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Quote from: "Rod"
Me (cleverly): Hey, you're Sean Penn.
Sean Penn: Yes I am.
Me: Nice to meet you.
nice!!
Nice AND clever. You go boy.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on March 23, 2005, 09:22:51 AM
Quote from: "mshray"
Quote from: "princessofcairo"Quote from: "Rod"
Me (cleverly): Hey, you're Sean Penn.
Sean Penn: Yes I am.
Me: Nice to meet you.
nice!!
Nice AND clever. You go boy.
I was a bit taken by surprise. I forgot to expect the unexpected.
Post by: mshray on March 23, 2005, 09:28:58 AM
Quote from: "Rod"
Quote from: "mshray"Quote from: "princessofcairo"Quote from: "Rod"
Me (cleverly): Hey, you're Sean Penn.
Sean Penn: Yes I am.
Me: Nice to meet you.
nice!!
Nice AND clever. You go boy.
I was a bit taken by surprise. I forgot to expect the unexpected.
I know, in my limo-drivn' days I saw a lot of otherwise normal people fall completely to pieces in the presence of a celebrity. Fortunately it never really affected me (or else I'd never have been able to hold that job).
Assuming I didn't choke I would have wanted to say, "Hey Sean, thanks for going ot Iraq & writing about it. I hope a lot of people told you that they appreciated your effort, I sure did." Then if I had a chance for a second attempt I'd ask if Robin were there, 'cuz I feel about her they way POC feels about Catherine.
Post by: Gazoo on March 23, 2005, 10:02:08 AM
Quote from: "mshray"
Then if I had a chance for a second attempt I'd ask if Robin were there, 'cuz I feel about her they way POC feels about Catherine.
All hands, all hands.
Post by: urth on March 23, 2005, 11:06:55 AM
Quote from: "Rod"
So I'm at the Elvis Costello show last night. I'm supposed to be in my seat in case Urth comes by to say hi, but I flake and go out for a cigarette (sorry I missed you Urth). On our way back to our seats, there is a little congestion at the door where they usher you in. I happen to glance to my right, and I'm standing next to Sean Penn!
Me (cleverly): Hey, you're Sean Penn.
Sean Penn: Yes I am.
Me: Nice to meet you.
We shake hands. I turn to Sharlene, get her attention and turn back, but Sean Penn has disappeared.
Of course, she doesn't believe me. But the people in front of us confirm that it was indeed Sean Penn.
The show was good, though I'm not as big an Elvis Costello fan as I had imagined. Just don't know enough of his songs, and he did not focus on the ones I do know. The sound was a bit muddled too, so it was difficult to pick out the vocals most of the time, which especially detracts from songs you don't know. Still, enjoyed it very much.
Shit! I was probably right next to you--cuz right after I checked your seats, I went out to hit the loo, and about bumped right into Penn coming in the door. Sarah, of course, didn't recognize him. She always misses stuff like that--at the Fillmore, Huey Lewis once asked her where the coat-check was and she had no clue it was him (but to be fair, he'd let his hair go grey.)
As it turns out, Penn was sitting in the row in front of us, about two seats over. And Wavy Gravy was sitting behind us. But the real celeb sighting: Banjo Man (the guy with the propeller beanie who "plays" banjo at baseball and football games) was sitting at the end of our row.
Post by: urth on March 23, 2005, 11:09:15 AM
Quote from: "mshray"
Then if I had a chance for a second attempt I'd ask if Robin were there, 'cuz I feel about her they way POC feels about Catherine.
She wasn't--I looked. Or if she was, they weren't sitting together. Hope springs eternal.
Post by: Alicat on March 23, 2005, 02:31:00 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "Rod"So I'm at the Elvis Costello show last night. I'm supposed to be in my seat in case Urth comes by to say hi, but I flake and go out for a cigarette (sorry I missed you Urth). On our way back to our seats, there is a little congestion at the door where they usher you in. I happen to glance to my right, and I'm standing next to Sean Penn!
Me (cleverly): Hey, you're Sean Penn.
Sean Penn: Yes I am.
Me: Nice to meet you.
We shake hands. I turn to Sharlene, get her attention and turn back, but Sean Penn has disappeared.
Of course, she doesn't believe me. But the people in front of us confirm that it was indeed Sean Penn.
The show was good, though I'm not as big an Elvis Costello fan as I had imagined. Just don't know enough of his songs, and he did not focus on the ones I do know. The sound was a bit muddled too, so it was difficult to pick out the vocals most of the time, which especially detracts from songs you don't know. Still, enjoyed it very much.
Shit! I was probably right next to you--cuz right after I checked your seats, I went out to hit the loo, and about bumped right into Penn coming in the door. Sarah, of course, didn't recognize him. She always misses stuff like that--at the Fillmore, Huey Lewis once asked her where the coat-check was and she had no clue it was him (but to be fair, he'd let his hair go grey.)
As it turns out, Penn was sitting in the row in front of us, about two seats over. And Wavy Gravy was sitting behind us. But the real celeb sighting: Banjo Man (the guy with the propeller beanie who "plays" banjo at baseball and football games) was sitting at the end of our row.
LOL. Hey! You're Sean Penn.
I probably related this last year, Wavy came and sat next to me at a Giants game. I had FAB seats via a friend who had absolutley no idea who he was and ended up a bit miffed at me for talking with him and ignoring her. He used my phone to call his "people" to let them know why he wasn't in the box with them. Nice guy. A while after that I was at the Warfield for the Other Ones intro show and there was a gal in line next to me with a HUGE Wavy Gravy tatoo on her arm. Good color and clarity. I saw him inside later and still wonder if she saw him or if he saw her tat.
Other celeb sightings in my life have been Joan Baez at the Pioneer bar in Woodside. I just looked and never said anything. Live music, itty bitty place.
Post by: urth on March 23, 2005, 05:25:47 PM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Other celeb sightings in my life have been Joan Baez at the Pioneer bar in Woodside. I just looked and never said anything. Live music, itty bitty place.
That's usually my approach to encounters with celebrity, unless I really feel like I have something to say to them or ask them.
Rod, don't blame you about not digging the show--it was definitely a Fan's show, he only did a few of what would be considered hits (Pump It Up, Mystery Dance, Detectives, Peace Love & Understanding, (I Don't Want to Go To) Chelsea), and a lot of deeper album cuts that, if you haven't been following him closely for his entire career you probably would not know. And about half a dozen cuts from his latest record. And yeah, the sound was not great last night.
One other aside on last night's show: as EC and the band came on stage, the PA blared the first few bars Dave & Ansel Collins' "Double Barrel."
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on March 23, 2005, 06:37:12 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "Alicat"Other celeb sightings in my life have been Joan Baez at the Pioneer bar in Woodside. I just looked and never said anything. Live music, itty bitty place.
That's usually my approach to encounters with celebrity, unless I really feel like I have something to say to them or ask them.
Well, if I'd seen him across the room, I would not have approached him. It just happened -- he was right next to me, and I blurted it out. Really didn't mean to do it. Painless enough for him, I expect.
Post by: Gazoo on March 23, 2005, 08:46:46 PM
Post by: Alicat as Alicat on March 23, 2005, 09:39:26 PM
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Chris Robinson and Kate Hudson at the recent Jayhawks show at the Bowery Ballroom. Did I already relate the latter tale to you all?
No. What's to tell??? :wink:
Post by: Gazoo on March 24, 2005, 06:46:38 AM
Quote from: "Alicat as Alicat"
Quote from: "Gazoo"Chris Robinson and Kate Hudson at the recent Jayhawks show at the Bowery Ballroom. Did I already relate the latter tale to you all?
No. What's to tell??? :wink:
Heh. Nothing that striking, actually. Except that Kate, while as attractive in real life as she is on screen, was in a seemingly foul mood all evening and was more or less dragged back and forth between backstage and the balcony VIP seating. (I was against the wall near backstage, so they passed by me at least three times.) Chris, for his part, is not as tall as he seems -- maybe 6'1", where in videos he seemed at least 6'4". With his beard and distant eyes, he would have seemed like any other regional pothead were it not for his fame.
Post by: urth on March 24, 2005, 09:44:18 AM
Quote from: "Rod"
Quote from: "urth"Quote from: "Alicat"Other celeb sightings in my life have been Joan Baez at the Pioneer bar in Woodside. I just looked and never said anything. Live music, itty bitty place.
That's usually my approach to encounters with celebrity, unless I really feel like I have something to say to them or ask them.
Well, if I'd seen him across the room, I would not have approached him. It just happened -- he was right next to me, and I blurted it out. Really didn't mean to do it. Painless enough for him, I expect.
And if I'd been as close as you were, I probably would have done the same. Didn't mean to imply you'd overstepped. I'm sure that sort of thing happens to him half a dozen times a day (or more) when he's out in public.
Post by: urth on April 11, 2005, 05:31:03 PM
Post by: ggould on April 11, 2005, 05:41:07 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Anyone here have any luck getting tix for the Paramount show today? Not I, alas. For a show that was barely promoted, it still sold out in a heartbeat. (Go figure.)Go figure? Jeez, I'd expect Bruce at the Paramount to sell out in half a heartbeat!
Post by: urth on April 13, 2005, 09:50:58 AM
Post by: RGMike on April 13, 2005, 11:25:29 AM
Quote from: "urth"
Happened to stumble across the info last night that Robert Plant will also be playing at the Paramount, July 19 I think. There's a presale starting today (haven't a clue as to the password) so I would assume tix drop to the general public this Sunday. Top ticket is circa $120--yikes! Guess when you're a rock god you can command such dear prices.
I just bought 2 balcony seats (3rd row) for $65 apiece. A friend at work is a HUGE Percy fan.
The password, if you care, is "foghead".
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on April 13, 2005, 12:54:40 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "urth"Happened to stumble across the info last night that Robert Plant will also be playing at the Paramount, July 19 I think. There's a presale starting today (haven't a clue as to the password) so I would assume tix drop to the general public this Sunday. Top ticket is circa $120--yikes! Guess when you're a rock god you can command such dear prices.
I just bought 2 balcony seats (3rd row) for $65 apiece. A friend at work is a HUGE Percy fan.
The password, if you care, is "foghead".
Woohoo! I'm going too. Thanks for the password, Mike. I must have deleted that email...
Post by: urth on April 13, 2005, 01:31:17 PM
Quote from: "Rod"
Quote from: "RGMike"Quote from: "urth"Happened to stumble across the info last night that Robert Plant will also be playing at the Paramount, July 19 I think. There's a presale starting today (haven't a clue as to the password) so I would assume tix drop to the general public this Sunday. Top ticket is circa $120--yikes! Guess when you're a rock god you can command such dear prices.
I just bought 2 balcony seats (3rd row) for $65 apiece. A friend at work is a HUGE Percy fan.
The password, if you care, is "foghead".
Woohoo! I'm going too. Thanks for the password, Mike. I must have deleted that email...
I just tried to see what I'd get if I asked for a single seat, and came up with Row L in the Orchestra, so it looks like I'm going too. Maybe we should meet for a bevvie before the show? (But NOT at the theatre--their prices are outrageous, and their only beer is Budweiser. Feh.)
Post by: RGMike on April 13, 2005, 01:57:04 PM
wait... lemme rephrase that...
Post by: ggould on April 13, 2005, 02:16:39 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
woo hoo! we're havin' a percy party!lame-o that I am, I did a web search for Robert Plant and Percy, and am guessing it's his nickname. Found this scathing review:
wait... lemme rephrase that...
http://www.dallasmusicguide.com/live/robertplant.htm
Pretty funny actually, and I really liked the Austin City Limits where he did "Darkness, Darkness" and "Song for a Siren." I've seen Zep, I saw Page and Plant at the Oakland Coliseum, don't need to lose my hearing all over again.
Post by: RGMike on April 13, 2005, 02:33:26 PM
Quote from: "ggould"
Quote from: "RGMike"woo hoo! we're havin' a percy party!lame-o that I am, I did a web search for Robert Plant and Percy, and am guessing it's his nickname. Found this scathing review:
wait... lemme rephrase that...
http://www.dallasmusicguide.com/live/robertplant.htm
Pretty funny actually, and I really liked the Austin City Limits where he did "Darkness, Darkness" and "Song for a Siren." I've seen Zep, I saw Page and Plant at the Oakland Coliseum, don't need to lose my hearing all over again.
"percy" is a Brit slang-word for penis. And Mr Plant's percy is legendary, thus the nickname.
There was a British movie in the '70s, Percy about a guy who gets a, uh, appendage transplant. It had a sndtk by the Kinks!
(http://kinks.it.rit.edu/lyrics/regular/percy/sml-percy.gif)
Post by: ggould on April 13, 2005, 03:18:58 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Ahh, those wacky brits. Do you think they have more slang terms for penis (e. g. 'rig') than Americans do?Quote from: "ggould"Quote from: "RGMike"woo hoo! we're havin' a percy party!lame-o that I am, I did a web search for Robert Plant and Percy, and am guessing it's his nickname. Found this scathing review:
wait... lemme rephrase that...
http://www.dallasmusicguide.com/live/robertplant.htm
Pretty funny actually, and I really liked the Austin City Limits where he did "Darkness, Darkness" and "Song for a Siren." I've seen Zep, I saw Page and Plant at the Oakland Coliseum, don't need to lose my hearing all over again.
"percy" is a Brit slang-word for penis. And Mr Plant's percy is legendary, thus the nickname.
There was a British movie in the '70s, Percy about a guy who gets a, uh, appendage transplant. It had a sndtk by the Kinks!
(http://kinks.it.rit.edu/lyrics/regular/percy/sml-percy.gif)
Post by: Gazoo on April 13, 2005, 04:35:58 PM
Quote from: "ggould"
Ahh, those wacky brits. Do you think they have more slang terms for penis (e. g. 'rig') than Americans do?
I think we're neck and neck. :D
Post by: urth on April 13, 2005, 04:50:41 PM
Post by: mshray on April 13, 2005, 04:50:47 PM
Quote from: "ggould"
Quote from: "RGMike"woo hoo! we're havin' a percy party!lame-o that I am, I did a web search for Robert Plant and Percy, and am guessing it's his nickname. Found this scathing review:
wait... lemme rephrase that...
http://www.dallasmusicguide.com/live/robertplant.htm
Pretty funny actually, and I really liked the Austin City Limits where he did "Darkness, Darkness" and "Song for a Siren." I've seen Zep, I saw Page and Plant at the Oakland Coliseum, don't need to lose my hearing all over again.
What'd you say about losing your hearing? I survived Motorhead at the Warfield on Friday. That, my friends, is hearing loss.
Post by: mshray on April 13, 2005, 04:55:33 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Christ, I wish I had as much time to look for new avatars as you guys all do!
Urth, don't change yours, it's too perfect. Or else send it to me & let me use it for a while if you decide to change.
Post by: urth on April 13, 2005, 04:58:52 PM
Quote from: "mshray"
Quote from: "urth"Christ, I wish I had as much time to look for new avatars as you guys all do!
Urth, don't change yours, it's too perfect. Or else send it to me & let me use it for a while if you decide to change.
It does rather suit me, doesn't it? :lol:
Maybe I'll send it to everyone, so we can all be Homer's cat scan for a few days. :wink:
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on April 13, 2005, 05:02:49 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "mshray"Quote from: "urth"Christ, I wish I had as much time to look for new avatars as you guys all do!
Urth, don't change yours, it's too perfect. Or else send it to me & let me use it for a while if you decide to change.
It does rather suit me, doesn't it? :lol:
Maybe I'll send it to everyone, so we can all be Homer's cat scan for a few days. :wink:
Hell, I just stole the image now. I'm building quite the collection...
Post by: Beej on April 13, 2005, 05:31:23 PM
Quote
Christ, I wish I had as much time to look for new avatars as you guys all do!
The sad part is I actually have a lot of these images already. Pretty much ever since I've started wandering the internet I've collected pics (hot chicks, scifi stuff, funny stuff, hot chicks, etc).
Then when I started hanging out at TWoP and started participating in the Pixel Challenges- I began keeping a library of images of actors, actresses, pop culture stuff, hot chicks, etc. to use for my various wacky creations.
Then I started doing the tech stuff for Electric Candyland. Part of our schtick is that while the actors are improving on stage- I'm projecting images via a digital projector & laptop. I've expanded my image library to include landscapes & more 'environment' type pics.
And, of course, I screw around a lot during the day when I should be working!
Post by: ggould on April 13, 2005, 08:07:00 PM
Quote from: "mshray"
When Zep played at Kezar back in 73, my head ached for a week, and the concert series that may have played out (the Dead played just before them) was permanently stopped due to neighborhood complaints about the noise. There was one major show there after that, SNACK Sunday, but that was a benefit.Quote from: "ggould"Quote from: "RGMike"woo hoo! we're havin' a percy party!lame-o that I am, I did a web search for Robert Plant and Percy, and am guessing it's his nickname. Found this scathing review:
wait... lemme rephrase that...
http://www.dallasmusicguide.com/live/robertplant.htm
Pretty funny actually, and I really liked the Austin City Limits where he did "Darkness, Darkness" and "Song for a Siren." I've seen Zep, I saw Page and Plant at the Oakland Coliseum, don't need to lose my hearing all over again.
What'd you say about losing your hearing? I survived Motorhead at the Warfield on Friday. That, my friends, is hearing loss.
Post by: urth on April 14, 2005, 09:41:30 AM
Quote from: "ggould"
When Zep played at Kezar back in 73, my head ached for a week, and the concert series that may have played out (the Dead played just before them) was permanently stopped due to neighborhood complaints about the noise. There was one major show there after that, SNACK Sunday, but that was a benefit.
Wow, it's tough to even try and picture the Dead, let alone Zeppelin, playing at what is now Kezar (granted, it was almost an entirely different place then, but I bet it still turned the Haight and Inner Sunset both on their collective ears.
As to the hearing loss, I think I'll be bringing earplugs, after the sonic battering my ears took at the Fillmore last Saturday. Drive By Truckers resurrected the spirit of Southern rock for three straight hours (three guitars and a quart of JD on the drum riser), and my ears rang like the bells of St. Mary's til Monday morning.
Post by: urth on May 03, 2005, 04:04:58 PM
Post by: urth on May 26, 2005, 09:53:41 AM
Odd Men Out.
:D
Post by: RGMike on May 31, 2005, 09:33:24 AM
ETA: L&M are playing the Greek in Berkeley in Sept.
Post by: ggould on June 01, 2005, 08:59:42 PM
Post by: urth on June 29, 2005, 02:56:58 PM
I Can't Get It Out of My Head
White Wedding*
Twilight Zone*
Sharp Dressed Man*
Jet Airliner*
Stairway to Heaven* (just a tidbit)
Double Vision*
Fast Car (again, just a short bit, but hilarious)
Trains and Boats and Planes (Burt Bacharach)
*These were all part of a medley in the midst of Radiation Vibe, their first hit circa '96.
At one point during the encore, someone called out for That Thing You Do, the brilliant bit of pseudo-60s pop that Adam Schlesinger wrote for the film of the same name. His response: "Security!!"
Also, the music that was played on the PA as they took the stage: Gerry Rafferty's Home and Dry.
And the rest of the show was three-minute pop song after three-minute pop song. Great night out.
Btw, I also noted that Graham Parker will be playing at du Nord on July 28. Think I might have to get out to that one as well.
Post by: urth on July 13, 2005, 12:44:20 PM
Another thought: Pacific Coast Brewing Co. It's about 10 blocks from the theatre, but great beer and the last time I was there the food was good. 9th & Washington, just off Broadway, an easy walk from 12th St. BART.
http://www.pacificcoastbrewing.com/
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on July 13, 2005, 04:31:32 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Moving the discussion of where to meet before next week's Percy Party to the Concert board.
Another thought: Pacific Coast Brewing Co. It's about 10 blocks from the theatre, but great beer and the last time I was there the food was good. 9th & Washington, just off Broadway, an easy walk from 12th St. BART.
http://www.pacificcoastbrewing.com/
It seems unlikely that Sharlene will arrive early enough to do too much before the show. More likely we could meet in the bar area downstairs a little before the show starts...
This pacific coast brewing place sounds good, though...
Post by: princessofcairo on July 15, 2005, 09:58:32 AM
but that was ok. because a certain steely dan guitarist laid down some sing tracks on my new album yesterday, too. :)
Post by: Gaz at da Voice on July 15, 2005, 12:41:15 PM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
but that was ok. because a certain steely dan guitarist laid down some sing tracks on my new album yesterday, too. :)
:!:
Deets, please! This is fab!
Post by: princessofcairo on July 15, 2005, 12:45:13 PM
Quote from: "Gaz at da Voice"
Quote from: "princessofcairo"but that was ok. because a certain steely dan guitarist laid down some sing tracks on my new album yesterday, too. :)
:!:
Deets, please! This is fab!
i think "sing" was supposed to read "smoking." :)
jon h. (steely dan recording and live guitarist) is in town playing with boz scaggs. he came to the studio in san jose yesterday, and played on three tracks. such an amazing player. great feel. the songs all have an entirely different language now, and it was just the motivation i needed to finish the album.
i met him five years ago, and we've kept in touch. he was in town in may with boz, and my studio buddy suggested i ask him to play on the album. i was more than a little nervous, but i figured you don't get chances like that every day. so i did, and he agreed, and now i'll have to put one of those decals on the cd shrinkwrap that reads, "featuring jon h."
Post by: Alicat on July 15, 2005, 01:16:57 PM
Whats 'bout a partee before you leave town?
Post by: ggould on July 15, 2005, 01:21:08 PM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
i think "sing" was supposed to read "smoking." :)
jon h. (steely dan recording and live guitarist) is in town playing with boz scaggs. he came to the studio in san jose yesterday, and played on three tracks. such an amazing player. great feel. the songs all have an entirely different language now, and it was just the motivation i needed to finish the album.
i met him five years ago, and we've kept in touch. he was in town in may with boz, and my studio buddy suggested i ask him to play on the album. i was more than a little nervous, but i figured you don't get chances like that every day. so i did, and he agreed, and now i'll have to put one of those decals on the cd shrinkwrap that reads, "featuring jon h."
We're going to see Boz tomorrow night! I have indeed lost track of time, I forgot! I haven't seen Boz live in so long, I can't remember. I sold him a bass in my past life, but that was a long time ago too.
Post by: princessofcairo on July 15, 2005, 01:27:35 PM
Quote from: "Alicat"
That's fab POC! Never fear asking. All you get is either a no or a yes. Put me down for an autographed copy of your next release.
Whats 'bout a partee before you leave town?
coolio! a party? what's next weekend like? except friday...and i'm going dancing saturday afternoon. maybe a little something on sunday?
Post by: princessofcairo on July 15, 2005, 01:28:13 PM
Quote from: "ggould"
We're going to see Boz tomorrow night! I have indeed lost track of time, I forgot! I haven't seen Boz live in so long, I can't remember. I sold him a bass in my past life, but that was a long time ago too.
should be a great show! i hope boz uses the steamy mic!
Post by: ggould on July 15, 2005, 02:22:57 PM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
Quote from: "ggould"We're going to see Boz tomorrow night! I have indeed lost track of time, I forgot! I haven't seen Boz live in so long, I can't remember. I sold him a bass in my past life, but that was a long time ago too.should be a great show! i hope boz uses the steamy mic!
Steamy Mic?
Post by: princessofcairo on July 15, 2005, 03:10:18 PM
Quote from: "ggould"
Steamy Mic?
to quote bill andted, "you'll see."
Post by: ggould on July 15, 2005, 03:31:33 PM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
Quote from: "ggould"Steamy Mic?to quote bill andted, "you'll see."
I never saw the movie.
Post by: princessofcairo on July 15, 2005, 05:12:02 PM
Post by: ggould on July 15, 2005, 05:38:41 PM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
oh, and talk abou your six degrees: told me yesterday that he's headed to europe this fall to perform in the stage musical, "bagdad cafe," worknig with composer (you guessed it) bob telson (also responsible for "the gospel at colonus").
There are no coincidences!
Post by: ggould on July 17, 2005, 08:12:56 PM
About a half hour later, the band (minus Boz) came out, and some woman behind us said "Which one is Boz?" They started with "Lowdown" which was very tasty. The sound level and balance was superb. Boz was so relaxed, everything had a kind of timeless calm to it. The band was real good, not my favorite band, but I've seen Boz so many times over the years, starting as a member of the Steve Miller Blues Band at Fillmore West, it's hard to compare. He's almost as big a chameleon as David Bowie, but more sincere about it. Other songs were "Jo Jo," "Harbor Lights" (real spacy), a couple of songs from 'Dig' which I didn't know, but they went over well. He even gave one of his backup singers, Monet, a solo turn on "Street Life." The crowd loved her. Martha remarked it felt like being at our high school reunion, as far as the age of people at the show. I was so pleased when he started in to "Slow Dancer" but some of the clueless women behind us kept chattering. I guess if it's pre-"Lowdown" they don't get it. He did at least three encores, starting with the oldest song of the night, "Runnin' Blues," which was basically a showcase vehicle for the band to stretch out on. We left during the third encore, "Danger, Breakdown Straight Ahead," since we were warned we might get trapped in the parking lot. If he did "Loan Me a Dime" after that, I won't forgive myself!
I say you owe it to yourself sometime to catch a show there. Perhaps the most intimate and beautiful place I've seen.
Not from this gig, but a nice shot from the bozscaggs.com site:
(http://www.bozscaggs.com/_media/pics0704/boz1.jpg)
Post by: Alicat on July 17, 2005, 09:47:27 PM
Quote from: "ggould"
I say you owe it to yourself sometime to catch a show there. Perhaps the most intimate and beautiful place I've seen.
Sounds wonderful. My first Mtn. Winery experience is going to be next Wed. 27th for Mark Knopfler. I can hardly wait!
Post by: ggould on July 17, 2005, 10:37:23 PM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Quote from: "ggould"I say you owe it to yourself sometime to catch a show there. Perhaps the most intimate and beautiful place I've seen.Sounds wonderful. My first Mtn. Winery experience is going to be next Wed. 27th for Mark Knopfler. I can hardly wait!
I can hardly imagine how nice that could be. I did see Dire Straits in an even smaller venue twice, The Old Waldorf. It was pretty freakin' awesome to see their first American tours in such a small club.
Post by: RGMike on July 18, 2005, 10:55:28 AM
Quote from: "Rod"
Quote from: "urth"Moving the discussion of where to meet before next week's Percy Party to the Concert board.
Another thought: Pacific Coast Brewing Co. It's about 10 blocks from the theatre, but great beer and the last time I was there the food was good. 9th & Washington, just off Broadway, an easy walk from 12th St. BART.
http://www.pacificcoastbrewing.com/
It seems unlikely that Sharlene will arrive early enough to do too much before the show. More likely we could meet in the bar area downstairs a little before the show starts...
This pacific coast brewing place sounds good, though...
Just to confirm -- is this the plan? We'll meet in the bar area downstairs at the P'mount 7:30-7:45'ish?
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on July 19, 2005, 09:18:03 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Just to confirm -- is this the plan? We'll meet in the bar area downstairs at the P'mount 7:30-7:45'ish?
I'll try to be there about then. Doesn't look like Sharlene will be with me, and my buddy Dave is somewhat anti-social...
Post by: urth on July 19, 2005, 11:04:48 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "Rod"More likely we could meet in the bar area downstairs a little before the show starts...
This pacific coast brewing place sounds good, though...
Just to confirm -- is this the plan? We'll meet in the bar area downstairs at the P'mount 7:30-7:45'ish?
Yep, sounds like the most feasible at this point. May head down there between bands too. (There is an opener, yes?)
Post by: RGMike on July 19, 2005, 11:23:14 AM
Quote from: "urth"
Yep, sounds like the most feasible at this point. May head down there between bands too. (There is an opener, yes?)
presumably an opener but I have no idea who -- his website was no help.
Post by: urth on July 19, 2005, 11:42:12 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "urth"Yep, sounds like the most feasible at this point. May head down there between bands too. (There is an opener, yes?)
presumably an opener but I have no idea who -- his website was no help.
Neither was the Paramount's, nor Ticketbastard. But according to the Another Planet site, the opener is Little Axe. Whoever that is. Gaz? Any help?
Post by: RGMike on July 19, 2005, 11:56:52 AM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "RGMike"Quote from: "urth"Yep, sounds like the most feasible at this point. May head down there between bands too. (There is an opener, yes?)
presumably an opener but I have no idea who -- his website was no help.
Neither was the Paramount's, nor Ticketbastard. But according to the Another Planet site, the opener is Little Axe. Whoever that is. Gaz? Any help?
Little Axe is Skip McDonald, guitarist of the original Sugar Hill Gang (and of the "house band" for the Sugarhill record label, he played on most of their early rap singles):
http://www.skysaw.org/onu/artists/littleaxeskipmcdonald.html
Post by: princessofcairo on July 19, 2005, 12:23:30 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Little Axe is Skip McDonald, guitarist of the original Sugar Hill Gang (and of the "house band" for the Sugarhill record label, he played on most of their early rap singles):
http://www.skysaw.org/onu/artists/littleaxeskipmcdonald.html
little axe has a fab instrumental entitled, "blue." i may have copied it on mshray's computer at the last shindig. a funny opener for percy, but i bet it will work!
Post by: urth on July 20, 2005, 09:59:21 AM
As Rod said, the show was pretty good. A healthy helping of Zep tunes (over half the set, safe to say) but most had been reworked from their more familiar, Zep-ified incarnations (so that's where he came up with "The Mighty Rearranger." And none were newer than Houses of the Holy. Opened with a very Middle Eastern-inflected No Quarter. Other high points: Whole Lotta Love (the finale, think he saved his voice for this one); That's the Way, Gallows Pole, and When the Levee Breaks. Also did Black Dog, Heartbreaker and Hey Hey What Can I Do, for those keeping score at home.
Two covers were also offered up, both of which had reference to local musicians: Morning Dew (which he intro'd as having been written as a Canadian protest song, later performed by the Grateful Dead) and, by way of a tribute to the Bay area bands that influenced him "when I was a kid" a fairly straight ahead version of White Rabbit.
As Rod said, his voice sounded pretty good, although I don't think he's got the range he once did. He seemed to be keeping things in a lower register than he did in the good ol days, but he did let loose for Whole Lotta Love.
And alas, the best laid plans: didn't meet Mike & Rod preshow, as I didn't get into the theater until after 8. I'd met some other friends and ended up eating (and drinking) in the bar at Broadway and Grand and next thing I knew it was nearly 8. Sorry guys. I did see Rod later, as he was sitting about 4 rows ahead of me, but didn't spot Mike.
Post by: Gazoo on July 20, 2005, 10:02:26 AM
Quote from: "urth"
a fairly straight ahead version of White Rabbit.
< Gaz hyperventilates >
< thunk >
< bump-da-de-bump-da-de-bump >
< THUNK >
That was me falling down the stairs in disbelief.
Post by: RGMike on July 20, 2005, 10:56:55 AM
Post by: RGMike on July 20, 2005, 10:58:47 AM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Quote from: "urth"a fairly straight ahead version of White Rabbit.
< Gaz hyperventilates >
< thunk >
< bump-da-de-bump-da-de-bump >
< THUNK >
That was me falling down the stairs in disbelief.
They're gonna turn it into a new Viagra campaign: "One pill makes your Percy larger..."
Post by: RGMike on July 21, 2005, 01:35:30 PM
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/07/21/DDGLKDQGFN1.DTL
Post by: Gazoo on July 21, 2005, 08:53:17 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Aidin Vaziri give thumbs down to Em & Fitty:
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/07/21/DDGLKDQGFN1.DTL
Yet again the question arises: Why would you send someone to cover a concert who doesn't like the artists playing it (and probably doesn't like the genre)? Vaziri didn't review the concert, he reviewed the (salacious and violent) records that Eminem and 50 Cent have made over the years. Vaziri's mission wasn't to advise whether Em and Fiddy gave him the show he wanted, it was to advise whether they gave the crowd the show they wanted. But because Vaziri thinks himself superior to the crowd, the mission was aborted. Just as his writing career probably should be.
I mean, seriously, folks. Y'all know my biases. Do you think any publication worth its salt would ask me to review a Jimmy Buffett concert? Or a Verdi opera? Or a Christian Abstinence rally? That selfish twat Aidin should only be writing about those things for which he can take himself out of the picture for Five Friggin' Minutes and actually prove some hard information to justify his snark.
(rant over)
Post by: Alicat on July 21, 2005, 10:12:36 PM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Quote from: "RGMike"Aidin Vaziri give thumbs down to Em & Fitty:
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/07/21/DDGLKDQGFN1.DTL
Yet again the question arises: Why would you send someone to cover a concert who doesn't like the artists playing it (and probably doesn't like the genre)? Vaziri didn't review the concert, he reviewed the (salacious and violent) records that Eminem and 50 Cent have made over the years. Vaziri's mission wasn't to advise whether Em and Fiddy gave him the show he wanted, it was to advise whether they gave the crowd the show they wanted. But because Vaziri thinks himself superior to the crowd, the mission was aborted. Just as his writing career probably should be.
I mean, seriously, folks. Y'all know my biases. Do you think any publication worth its salt would ask me to review a Jimmy Buffett concert? Or a Verdi opera? Or a Christian Abstinence rally? That selfish twat Aidin should only be writing about those things for which he can take himself out of the picture for Five Friggin' Minutes and actually prove some hard information to justify his snark.
(rant over)
I like your style!
Post by: RGMike on July 22, 2005, 07:42:50 AM
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2005/07/review_robert_p.html#comments
his review is followed by reader comments that are right on.
Post by: RGMike on July 25, 2005, 09:11:11 AM
Post by: ggould on July 25, 2005, 09:32:59 AM
Quote from: "bio on website"
JOHN MAYER TRIO FORMED; FALL TOUR ANNOUNCED
Acclaimed Artist Teams With All-Star Players Steve Jordan and Pino Palladino; Ray LaMontagne and Joss Stone Already Confirmed as Special Guests
June 29, 2005 - New York, NY - Never one to rest on his laurels, three-time Grammy-winning, multi-platinum-selling writer/singer/guitarist John Mayer announces the formation of John Mayer Trio. This new venture marks the next phase in the remarkable evolution of a gifted, adventurous and prolific young artist who, in just the last few months, has performed and/or recorded with Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, John Scofield and Herbie Hancock,among others.
Joining Mayer in this new undertaking are drummer Steve Jordan (Bruce Springsteen, Rolling Stones) and bassist Pino Palladino (the Who, Jeff Beck), a pair of in-demand veterans who are readily acknowledged by their peers as the very best at their respective instruments. Mayer is thrilled that these two greats have chosen to join him in his latest musical
adventure.
“Steve and I had been doing sessions together, and we were scheduled to do the Tsunami Aid benefit” Mayer recalls, “so Steve said, ‘I know who we can get—Pino Palladino.’ I said, ‘I’d love to play with Pino.’ Pino came and we rehearsed Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Bold as Love’ for the benefit. And something happened that I had hoped my entire life would happen, which is that thing about how a band got together for the first time, and everyone in the room just knew there was something special. When it became me, Steve and Pino, it became this whole different thing. That set me off on a writing streak; the challenge was, ‘Here’s this great band - now what are you gonna do with it?’
So I went and wrote from a whole new place. So it became a band.”
The trio, who subsequently appeared at the 2005 Grammys, performing a captivating rendition of Mayer’s “Daughters, which later that evening won the awards for Song of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, will unveil their electrified sound on a fall tour of North America , including three dates with the Rolling Stones (dates below). Ray LaMontagne and Joss Stone have been confirmed as special guests on selected shows, while other support acts are still to be announced. Mayer’s fans are already familiar with his guitar skills and willingness to push the envelope of his music from having attended his concerts, but expect this stripped-down configuration to take these elements to another level altogether, as he answers the musical challenges provided by his gifted bandmates. “This trio tour isn’t just an excuse to blow on the guitar,” says Mayer. “It’s an opportunity to present my fans with something live, in the sense of living now—that classic palate. I want people to show up at the gig and see the amp lights glowing and hear that idling buzz. I just want to bring people that power.”
This new venture is a testament to the tremendous respect Mayer has for his fans, as he continues to provide them with new musical permutations in the knowledge that they’ll willingly go wherever he chooses to take them. These fans understand that Mayer is a restless spirit with an ongoing need to test the limits; indeed, that restlessness is the essence of his appeal - it defines who he is and the path he’s traveling. “I have a whole new appetite for something different,” Mayer enthuses. “I want people to feel, and share, this excitement that I have.”
Quote from: "RGMike"
Hey Geoff... KFOG is giving away tix for this John Mayer Trio concert... no, not the John Butler Trio, the John MAYER Trio -- it's John Mayer's little Blues side project. And they've got Pino Palladino on bass!
Post by: mshray on July 25, 2005, 09:58:07 AM
Hey Urth it's at the Fillmore Sept 6, is that an evening that you'll be ushering?
Maybe we should see how many of us can get tix & go. I'm not that big into John Mayer, but the trio sounds very interesting.
Post by: ggould on July 25, 2005, 10:13:08 AM
Quote from: "mshray"
I'm not that big into John Mayer, but the trio sounds very interesting.
My sediments exactly!
Post by: princessofcairo on July 25, 2005, 10:49:05 AM
Quote from: "ggould"
Quote from: "mshray"I'm not that big into John Mayer, but the trio sounds very interesting.
My sediments exactly!
although he's been passed off as over-produced pop, john was initially a guitar virtuoso. that's what i remember about his music from mp3.com days. damn fine instrumentals and extended solos.
Post by: urth on July 25, 2005, 01:49:36 PM
Quote from: "mshray"
Hey Urth it's at the Fillmore Sept 6, is that an evening that you'll be ushering?
Nope, actually the Fillmore no longer has ushers (Clearchannel strikes again--free labor=bad) so I've only been going to the Fillmore on my own nickel for the past year or so. Which means, not nearly as often.
They do still do the usher thing at the Warfield--they pay you to do it, but that means you actually have to work, and you don't get cut when the headliner comes on. So, it's not so great if you actually want to see the show.
Post by: Alicat on July 28, 2005, 12:18:30 AM
Opener was William Topley. Sounded familiar but I'm not sure why. I ate/drank and watched/listened from a distance.
Knopfler played for about 2 hours. First song was a newer one I think and I don't know the title. There are a few I can't name. Song 2 was Walk of Life with great big bass and wonderful accordian. Then came What It Is and Sailing to Philadelphia. Romeo and Juliet was beautiful. Very understated guitar work. Sexy voice. He used two guitars (not simultaneously). His voice is more mature and husky than on earlier recordings.
Next came Sultans of Swing and then he talked a bit and introduced band mates. Guy Fletcher I think. Richard Bennett playing a (sp?) bazookie. Glen Wolf on bass, Matt Rawlins (sp?) pianist and accordian and Danny Cummings doing percussion. Drums were great. All band members contributed well. Two or three more songs that were familiar but I have no idea what they were. Included superb guitar work, four guitarists and an accordian.
Telegraph Road was beautiful. Crickets were audible background noise. Wonderful piano intro. He took a break and came back for an encore. I didn't know the first song, then he played Money for Nothing (he modified lyrics a bit and improvised, seemed to be having a good time) and So Far Away. I was up close and personal for So Far Away.
So much more I wanted to hear but I'm not disappointed. No other guitarist has the style and sound Mark has. Definitely one of my guitar gods.
Post by: urth on July 28, 2005, 09:35:11 AM
Recognized a couple of the names you mentioned--Guy Fletcher was a touring member of Dire Straits from at least the Brothers in Arms tour and maybe before. And I think he might have toured with Pink Floyd in their post-Waters era. And Matt Rollings--if it's the guy I'm thinking of--has been a mainstay in Lyle Lovett's Large Band for years. Great players, both. (I'm impressed that you were able to keep track of all the names of the backing players--were you taking notes?)
Post by: Alicat on July 28, 2005, 10:24:17 AM
Quote from: "urth"
Nice review, there, Alicat--sounds like a superb evening! (Do they still hand out samples of wine at the intermission?)
were you taking notes?)
I'm such a geek.
No free wine but I bought a few servings.
Post by: RGMike on July 28, 2005, 10:48:49 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Quote from: "urth"Nice review, there, Alicat--sounds like a superb evening! (Do they still hand out samples of wine at the intermission?)
were you taking notes?)
I'm such a geek.
No free wine but I bought a few servings.
We're all geeks, baby... that's why we're here! All hail geeks!
Post by: ggould on July 28, 2005, 11:40:20 AM
Quote from: "urth"
Nice review, there, Alicat--sounds like a superb evening! (Do they still hand out samples of wine at the intermission?)
Recognized a couple of the names you mentioned--Guy Fletcher was a touring member of Dire Straits from at least the Brothers in Arms tour and maybe before. And I think he might have toured with Pink Floyd in their post-Waters era. And Matt Rollings--if it's the guy I'm thinking of--has been a mainstay in Lyle Lovett's Large Band for years. Great players, both. (I'm impressed that you were able to keep track of all the names of the backing players--were you taking notes?)
You might be thinking of Guy Pratt as far as Pink Floyd is concerned. The bass player was probably Glenn Worf, a Nashville bassist. I'm extrememly jealous you heard Telegraph Road. I've seen Dire Straits a few times, but never that song.
Post by: Gaz at da Voice on July 28, 2005, 12:25:11 PM
And the Thursday after that, the Jefferson A/S Family are coming to B.B. King's, which I wish I had a press contact for -- I'd love to get backstage or beforehand access. (Yeah, I've gotten spoiled.)
Gaz
Post by: Gazoo on August 01, 2005, 10:48:29 PM
I'm buying a ticket to the Jefferson Airplane/Starship concert next Thursday at B.B. King's. The performing band is Kantner, Balin, Freiberg, and the usual backing musicians, including Diana Magnano and Darby Gold handling the Grace parts as they've done for many years. There are two purchase options:
$35 - General Admission seating
$65 - VIP ticket features early sound check access, meet and greet with all musicians, CD copy of the night's performance and preferred seating.
Y'all know how silly about the band I am. Mildly less so without Grace, but I'm a realist with these things. And knowing that I'm by necessity frugal ... Should I spend the extra $30 on the VIP package? The CD would be a crapshoot (Marty's uneven live - lazy, I think), but the meet/greet could be interesting: I've met Paul and Grace, but never Marty or David, and there's much I'd like to thank them for. Still, I'm dubious as to how much face time one actually gets -- I have to imagine a wedding-reception line, at best. Any of you ever take part in a musician meet & greet before a show?
I need to make a decision sometime tomorrow. (And I need to determine if I'll have a date for this thing.) So I reiterate:
PLEASE REPLY WITH OPINIONS -- THANKS!!!
Thanks for listening,
Gaz.
Post by: ggould on August 02, 2005, 08:20:21 AM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
PLEASE REPLY WITH OPINIONS -- THANKS!!!
I'm buying a ticket to the Jefferson Airplane/Starship concert next Thursday at B.B. King's. The performing band is Kantner, Balin, Freiberg, and the usual backing musicians, including Diana Magnano and Darby Gold handling the Grace parts as they've done for many years. There are two purchase options:
$35 - General Admission seating
$65 - VIP ticket features early sound check access, meet and greet with all musicians, CD copy of the night's performance and preferred seating.
I have never done this kind of thing, and definitely respect saving the money. It's hard to say how much face time you'd get, but you might find the sound check interesting.
Post by: mshray on August 02, 2005, 11:32:40 AM
Suppose you dropped $30 on the subway, how bad would you feel? Now suppose you decided to save the extra $30 on the VIP, and later heard that the backstage thing was even halfway decent, how bad would you feel?
I think it would be worth it just for the chance to possibly hear Grace say, "Hi Joe! Sure I remember you."
--my 2 cents worth
Post by: ggould on August 02, 2005, 10:22:40 PM
http://vcpractice.com/chet/
Attached to the email I got is a rather long description and set list(s):
Following is a good review of the show:
I'll just note what I can recall. There were so many people from every
band playing together, I'm sure to omit somebody and mess up the order
of acts. I also don't know all the players by name, when a detailed
setlist shows up then we'll all know who did what...
Wavy Gravy as emcee with Flying Other Brothers Roger McNamee as
(train)conductor. The hall was very intimate and it was easy to imagine
what it was like in the old ballrooms.
The lightshow was excellent, among the artists was Jerry Abrams of
Headlights/JA renown. A large circular screen centered above the stage
had two hanging panels on each side featuring white projection areas on
tye-dyed backgrounds. Old style liquid projection (at one point on
screen I watched as the artist added colored liquids from something that
looked like a plastic squeeze condiment bottle onto the projector and
mixed the colors of their palette), computer graphics and video both
live and recorded were shown. As John Krug has noted, many vintage
videos were screened as part of the light show. Many we've seen before,
segments from The Hippie Temptation, Human Be-in. Footage from People's
Park in Berkeley with troops on Telegraph, a video regarding the
facsimile edition of the Oracle (Chet's image here as he was interviewed
(there was no audio) was cheered by the crowd.) Some other footage with
Chet was shown, could this have been from the Tribal Stomp at the Greek
Theater 78?
The evening started with Joli Valenti and Friends as "The Friends of
Chet Band" with Mario Cipollina, Greg's Douglass and Anton and other
veterans of Quicksilver Gold. They played "Mona", "Imagine" (or did I
imagine that?), an un-recorded song by Joli's father Dino, a version of
Hendrix's "Angel" sung by a powerful drummer whose name I didn't catch,
David Frieberg joined for "Get Together".
The Flying Other Brothers with Barry Sless served as the "house band".
Pete Sears played keyboard, bass & accordion with just about every act
that appeared. Pete sang the lead vocals for "Stella Blue" the first of
many nods to Jerry Garcia's upcoming birthday. Chet's birthday is the
day after Jerry's. The FOB together and individually came and went from
the stage to support various acts. Other percussionists added to the
mix.
Then David Nelson Band, they did "Fennario" among others with Bob Weir
joining in for "Friend of the Devil" and "Ripple".
I think the "JS" portion of the show was very well received. Paul did
justice to "In My Life." Wavy Gravy was still introducing Paul, Prairie
and "Diane" as he started the song. I think many in the crowd were
unfamiliar with "Shadowlands", when Darby joined Diana on stage. A real
highlight of the entire evening, IMO, was David Frieberg singing "Pride
of Man", he was "in command" of the whole hall. His delivery was
powerful and confident, the backing band was excellent. Mark Karan took
the first lead solo and Barry Sless the second. It was really a shining
moment. David was wearing a black John Cipollina t-shirt! Paul then led
a rousing version of "Volunteers" with many in the audience singing
along and Diana leading the "Fight Back! refrain.
Bobby Vega, Prairie Prince and FOB drummer Jim Sanchez did an
instrumental featuring Vega's bass stylings.
Bob Weir with Karan and Matt Kelley did "Ashes and Glass", several Dead
songs including "The Wheel", "I Know You Rider", "Deal", mentioned
Jerry's birthday and did another signature Garcia song (which one I'm
forgetting at the moment), "She Belongs to Me", "KC Moan".
Mickey Hart joined in the middle of Bob's set and sang "Iko, Iko" and a
tribute to Jerry song I've heard, but can't recall the name "Down the
Road?" about Kennedy, John Lennon and "a big beard and glasses in the
sky".
T-Bone Burnett did a couple of songs, great voice and presence.
Country Joe came on with "Ridin' on A Starship" (is this a poke at
BATE?), led the audience in the "cheer" and
"Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die-Rag" and "Save the Whales" (background
vocals by David Frieberg, his wife, Diana, and another female singer
rather operatic with interesting vocalization.
Big Brother came out strong with Kathy McDonald doing vocals on "Down on
Me". Only originals were Peter Albin and David Getz, Sam Andrew was
appearing somewhere in a play, the lead guitar was provided by Tom Fitch
a BBHC alumni. They were joined shortly by Leigh Stephens from Blue
Cheer, who seemed rather subdued in his playing until "Ball and Chain".
I was at the back of the Hall and quite a few people left during BBHC. I
don't think the music drove them out, simply the late
hour or closing parking garages.
After BBHC, FOB came back on. Merle Saunders joined Pete at the keyboard
to rousing applause. It was getting early (1:30 AM) and as they played
"Going Down the Road Feeling Bad", I also took the hint and left. Sorry
that I may have missed Terry Haggerty and any finale.[I guess the show
wasn't much longer from what else I've read.]
As for the posters, what can one say? Check them out here on the auction
page:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7534741448
All but two of the poster artists were present, it would have been hard
for Rick Griffin to attend, but his artwork was used to great effect in
a poster with permission from his estate. The 14 poster pack made this
concert a "no-brainer" for those lucky enough to attend. What Pete Sears
did for organizing the musicians, Chris Shaw did for the poster artists.
Each attendee got a laminate (a smaller version of one of the posters)as
a "ticket" to get a poster pack. As you got your posters, a small cut
was made in the corner of the laminate.
I hope others will fill in any gaps, and look forward to their
impressions of this landmark event.
Thanks to all the organizers, Chet's family and especially Chet himself.
I have very good memories of events I've attended that Chet put on,
seeing him at various shows. I feel fortunate I was able to talk with
him and thank him about one of these memories as he autographed Mouse's
poster for the 78 Tribal Stomp, which is one of my favorites.
tried to keep a setlist, but must admit I was having so much fun at the
front by the stage, + catching up with so many old friends in side
conversations - that my setlist notes are not complete. Adding to Jim's
post above, from my notebook:
(Joli Valenti and 'friends')
MONA (you knew from this instant the night was gonna ROCK! (this comment
for Angie))
IMAGINE
??? (I didn't catch the title to this one)
ANGEL
GET TOGETHER
(Flying Other Brothers and 'friends')
NICK OF TIME >
JAM >
DEVIL'S KITCHEN
SPILLIN' THE BLUES
STELLA BLUE (Pete Sears vocal/keys and Barry Sless - just awesome)
(David Nelson w/Pete Sears on bass(yes!), Barry Sless, Matt Kelly on
harp, Jimmy Sanchez on drums (he's been on drums since the beginning of
the FOB's set))
ROCKY ROAD BLUES
DIFFERENT WORLD
PEGGY-O/FENNARIO
EARL'S GIRLS
(now joined by Bob Weir and Robin Sylvester)
WHEEL >
RIPPLE
(Bobby Vega + Prairie Prince + Jimmy Sanchez)
??? (I don't know the title but never leave Bobby Vega out of any list
of top ten greatest bass players)
(T-Bone Burnett w/Flying Other Brothers & Prairie Prince)
??? (didn't catch the title)
MARCHING TO ZION (???)
(Paul Kantner + Diana Mangano + Prairie Prince)
IN MY LIFE (PK on 12 string acoustic)
(now joined by Darby Gould - PK switches to the Ric)
SHADOWLANDS (!!)
(now joined by David Freiberg, Linda Imperial, Barry Sless, Mark Karan,
Bobby Vega, Roger McNamee, Pete Sears)
PRIDE OF MAN (!!)
VOLUNTEERS (!!) (Diana pulls Eth up onstage to assist - the whole room
is singing Volunteers)
(Bob Weir, Robin Sylvester, Barry Sless, Mark Karan, Matt Kelly)
KC MOAN
ASHES & GLASS
(Bob Weir says "Somebody's Birthday is coming up.") >
FRIEND OF THE DEVIL
(now Mickey Hart come out and leads...)
AIKO AIKO
DOWN THE ROAD AGAIN
(Mickey leaves)
I KNOW YOU RIDER
DEAL
(Country Joe, Bobby Vega, Pete Sears, Roger McNamee)
STARSHIP RIDE
(now joined by David Freiberg, Linda Imperial, Diana Mangano)
GIVE ME AN 'F'.... >
I FEEL LIKE I'M FIXIN' TO DIE RAG (VIETNAM RAG)
SAVE THE WHALES
(Big Brother and the Holding Company - introduced by Wavy as 'Chet's
band)
?? - (I was in the back talking with John Murray + others + getting much
needed water - I didn't write down any of the great BBHC set)
Big Brother's set (order uncertain) included:
Down On Me
Blindman
Summertime
All Is Loneliness (not certain about this one)
Piece of My Heart
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On (or some sorta oldie)
Ball and Chain
(Flying Other Brother Brothers with Pete Sears and MERL SAUNDERS(!!) on
keys)
GOIN' DOWN THE ROAD FEELIN' BAD
(Merl leaves and then Bert Keely leads for the finale)
FOREVER YOUNG
- - - - - - - -
Audio was mixed by the ever-incredible Howard Danchik. John Murray also
assisting. Hardly a snafu all night. The entire 6+ hours is recorded in
24bit/48Khz 24 track audio, and multi camera Beta. I say the entire
concert from beginning to end should be the final product to DVDs - not
a trimmed-down-to-fit-on-one-DVD version. Every minute of this concert
needs to be released (IMHO).
Mr. Pete Sears had a huge hand in assembling this entire production.
Thanks, Pete.
That's my notebook from the show.
Peace,
Tahoe Bob
Post by: Alicat on August 02, 2005, 11:37:39 PM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
PLEASE REPLY WITH OPINIONS -- THANKS!!!
I'm buying a ticket to the Jefferson Airplane/Starship concert next Thursday at B.B. King's.
$65 - VIP ticket features early sound check access, meet and greet with all musicians, CD copy of the night's performance and preferred seating.
Y'all know how silly about the band I am. PLEASE REPLY WITH OPINIONS -- THANKS!!!
Thanks for listening,
Gaz.
SPEND THE EXTRA. I'll send you $20 if you really need it. Happy to donate to your cause, REALLY! You only live once. Spend it on what you enjoy. I just got home from the losing Giants game (great 9th inning!) and blew some silly amount of money on beer and miscellaneous stuff. I couldn't really afford to blow the cash but I had a great time. Was handed a practice ball too.
Post by: Gazoo on August 03, 2005, 08:48:26 AM
And thanks as well to you, Alicat and Mshray for chiming in on the JA/JS VIP tix. I did end up spending the extra bucks (with Ticketbastard fees it came to $75). I wish I could pitch it as a story, but most/all magazines are only interested in live reviews if it's a hot band and/or the show can be pegged to a pending release or interview or other news-y event.
But it'll be an interesting show, dare I say a solid one, and it'll be a great pleasure to thank Marty for "Miracles" and "Hearts" and "Share a Little Joke" and "Today" and so many others, and David for his work on "Harp Tree Lament" and the whole BVT album. I'll have a full report next week.
I'll also have a report this weekend on the Howard Tate show.
Gaz
Post by: ggould on August 03, 2005, 09:06:34 AM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
I wish I could pitch it as a story, but most/all magazines are only interested in live reviews if it's a hot band and/or the show can be pegged to a pending release or interview or other news-y event.
Pitch it as some pathetic gathering of old hippies, then double-cross them!
Post by: urth on August 03, 2005, 10:13:18 AM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Geoff, the recap of Chet's party was unbelievable. I could make a joke about how they could cast an entire season of "Celebrity Fit Club" from some of those thicker-in-the-middles, but heh. What an amazing spirit of community still lingers with those folks -- you'd NEVER see today's modern-rock bands conspiring and celebrating with each other in similar fashion today. That irks me.
And thanks as well to you, Alicat and Mshray for chiming in on the JA/JS VIP tix. I did end up spending the extra bucks (with Ticketbastard fees it came to $75). I wish I could pitch it as a story, but most/all magazines are only interested in live reviews if it's a hot band and/or the show can be pegged to a pending release or interview or other news-y event.
But it'll be an interesting show, dare I say a solid one, and it'll be a great pleasure to thank Marty for "Miracles" and "Hearts" and "Share a Little Joke" and "Today" and so many others, and David for his work on "Harp Tree Lament" and the whole BVT album. I'll have a full report next week.
I'll also have a report this weekend on the Howard Tate show.
Gaz
Joe, I'm glad you went ahead and bit the bullet & got the VIP tix, cuz that would have been my advice too. This is an opportunity you may not get again, and considering how much you love the band, you gotta dig deep and do it--no matter the outcome, you would likely regret it if you didn't.
That said, meet and greets can be a little weird, but that depends on both the fans present (how creepy they are) and the artist (some are more shy than others--see the backstage scene at GAMH with Jeff Tweedy in "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart" for a prime example of this). But since they're advertising this and opening it up to fans, I have to think the band knows what they're getting into and will be open to talking with you a bit. Go, enjoy yourself, keep your expectations in check a bit if you can, and take copious notes. I wanna hear all about it.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on August 05, 2005, 08:06:30 AM
from Ebert:
Quote
Simpson plays Daisy Duke, whose short shorts became so famous on TV that they were known as "Daisy Dukes." She models them to a certain effect in a few brief scenes, but is missing from most of the movie. Maybe she isn't even smart enough to wear shorts.
Post by: RGMike on August 05, 2005, 08:16:05 AM
Quote from: "Rod"
Sounds like Dukes of Hazard isn't too good. I'm shocked! Shocked I tell you.
from Ebert:QuoteSimpson plays Daisy Duke, whose short shorts became so famous on TV that they were known as "Daisy Dukes." She models them to a certain effect in a few brief scenes, but is missing from most of the movie. Maybe she isn't even smart enough to wear shorts.
and yet Owen Gleiberman in EW gave it a B+ ?!?
apparently Ms Simpson was interviewed last week and they asked her what she thought of Lance Armstrong... and she had NO IDEA who he was.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on August 05, 2005, 08:20:07 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "Rod"Sounds like Dukes of Hazard isn't too good. I'm shocked! Shocked I tell you.
from Ebert:QuoteSimpson plays Daisy Duke, whose short shorts became so famous on TV that they were known as "Daisy Dukes." She models them to a certain effect in a few brief scenes, but is missing from most of the movie. Maybe she isn't even smart enough to wear shorts.
and yet Owen Gleiberman in EW gave it a B+ ?!?
apparently Ms Simpson was interviewed last week and they asked her what she thought of Lance Armstrong... and she had NO IDEA who he was.
BTW, this somehow got in the wrong thread. Evidentally, I'm not smart enough to wear Daisy Dukes either.
For which we should all be grateful...
Post by: mshray on August 05, 2005, 09:14:49 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "Rod"Sounds like Dukes of Hazard isn't too good. I'm shocked! Shocked I tell you.
from Ebert:QuoteSimpson plays Daisy Duke, whose short shorts became so famous on TV that they were known as "Daisy Dukes." She models them to a certain effect in a few brief scenes, but is missing from most of the movie. Maybe she isn't even smart enough to wear shorts.
and yet Owen Gleiberman in EW gave it a B+ ?!?
apparently Ms Simpson was interviewed last week and they asked her what she thought of Lance Armstrong... and she had NO IDEA who he was.
Somewhere recently I saw a thing on athlete recognition, and the top three were Michael 95%, Lance 93% and Tiger 92%. And this was not just USA, but like all developed countries.
ETA: Not that I ever would have anyway, but now I SO don't feel bad for being able to say that I have never seen or heard anything Jessica, Ashlee (or Nick) have done. Period. My only exposure to them is from tabloid magazine covers in the checkout line & hearing other people talk about them.
Oh wait, I did see Nick on TV during the NCAA Tournament as he is a big U of Cincinnati alum/fan & CBS kept panning to him during the game. Does that count?
Post by: mshray on August 05, 2005, 11:14:01 AM
Quote from: "Rod"
Sounds like Dukes of Hazard isn't too good. I'm shocked! Shocked I tell you.
from Ebert:QuoteSimpson plays Daisy Duke, whose short shorts became so famous on TV that they were known as "Daisy Dukes." She models them to a certain effect in a few brief scenes, but is missing from most of the movie. Maybe she isn't even smart enough to wear shorts.
Ebert & LaSalle are 2 of the 15 critics on Yahoo! Movies, and LaSalle said it's the worst film of the 21st century (needless to say the Chron "Little Man" is missing from his seat). The best review of the 15 was a C+, and the nicest thing the reviewer could say is "Jessica Simpson...is not nearly as embarrassing as one might have expected."
Post by: Gazoo on August 05, 2005, 10:27:20 PM
Afterwards I talked to Howard for about 10 minutes. We shared some observations on the challenges of getting press coverage and store placement. I wanted to flirt with his pianist, but it seemed bad form while in press mode.
Will be curious to see if he gets any press this time 'round.
Reporting live from Gotham,
Gaz.
Post by: urth on August 06, 2005, 09:05:56 AM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Caught two Randy Newman-penned ballads, one apparently titled "They're Trying to Wash Us Away" and one definitely titled "Every Time It Rains." Solid stuff.
The former is almost certainly "Louisiana 1927" from Good Ol' Boys--a great tune and a song I always associate with my first trip to New Orleans.
What has happened down here is the wind have changed
Clouds roll in from the north and it started to rain
Rained real hard and rained for a real long time
Six feet of water in the streets of Evangeline
The river rose all day
The river rose all night
Some people got lost in the flood
Some people got away alright
The river have busted through cleard down to Plaquemines
Six feet of water in the streets of Evangelne
CHORUS
Louisiana, Louisiana
They're tyrin' to wash us away
They're tryin' to wash us away
Louisiana, Louisiana
They're tryin' to wash us away
They're tryin' to wash us away
President Coolidge came down in a railroad train
With a little fat man with a note-pad in his hand
The President say, "Little fat man isn't it a shame what the river has
done
To this poor crackers land."
CHORUS
Post by: RGMike on August 06, 2005, 10:44:38 AM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "Gazoo"Caught two Randy Newman-penned ballads, one apparently titled "They're Trying to Wash Us Away" and one definitely titled "Every Time It Rains." Solid stuff.
The former is almost certainly "Louisiana 1927" from Good Ol' Boys--a great tune and a song I always associate with my first trip to New Orleans.
Good catch, urth -- it was on the tip o' my tongue, I swear. And I'd add that (IMHO) Good Old Boys is one of THE great concept albums of the '70s, if not of all time. Genius.
Gaz, are you sure the other tune wasn't "I Think It's Going to Rain Today"? One of Randy's most-covered tunes (he does like to write about rain, doesn't he?).
ETA: a little Googling reveals it is indeed "Every Time It Rains." From his 1999 CD Bad Love Been covered by Joe Cocker among others.
Post by: Gazoo on August 11, 2005, 10:13:45 PM
(http://www.choler.com/gazoo/David_Freiberg.jpg)
Post by: Gazoo on August 11, 2005, 10:35:25 PM
The Jefferson Starship was Paul Kantner, Marty Balin, David Freiberg, Diana Magnano and Darby Gould both doing the Grace/backup parts, Prairie Prince on drums, Slick Aguilar on guitar, someone I didn't know on keyboard and synth-bass (there was no real bass, oddly). Their set will take me very long to summarize, so I'll just offer up the incredibly long set list (they played for almost four hours!):
She Has Funny Cars
Get Together
St. Charles (!)
Wooden Ships
Triad
Won't You Try / Saturday Afternoon
-----Marty takes over for a while-----
Today
Count On Me
Hearts
Viva la Vida (I didn't know this one)
-----Marty leaves for a while; Paul, David, Diana and Darby return-----
War Movie (!!)
JaneyJaneyJane! (with Freiberg on lead vox!!!)
Fast Buck Freddie (with Diana as Grace)
We Can Be Together
Lawman (with Darby and Diana trading off as Grace)
Better Lying Down (with Darby as Grace)
Hyperdrive (I think Diana was Grace on this one)
When the Earth Moves Again (!!!)
Pride of Man
-----Marty finally returns-----
Caroline
Plastic Fantastic Lover
Shadowlands (arranged for four voices, "like ABBA," Paul joked)
White Rabbit (Darby)
Miracles
-----Paul brazenly lights another cigarette, and Marty incomprehensibly jokes, "in honor of Peter Jennings"-----
Somebody to Love (Diana)
The Ballad of You & Me & Pooneil (with extended solos and a lot of fuckups on the lyrics)
Volunteers
-----encore-----
Who Do You Love (Freiberg on vox)
It's No Secret
Marty was obviously the focal point this time around; Paul only took one lead vocal and seemed generally grumpy as he smoked his cigarettes and took generous swigs from a bottle of Stoli throughout the set. It was astonishing. More details another time. I'm about to crszzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz .........
Post by: ggould on August 11, 2005, 10:54:50 PM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Tom Constantin (sp?), the original keyboardist for the Dead (i.e., the one who ducked the curse), opened with a lovely set that included an instrumental of "People Get Ready" and harpsichord renditions of "Mountains of the Moon" and "Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum." Other stuff too, though I wasn't familiar. Some Yankee Doodle-ish thing called "Brighton Camp" and something with a refrain of "where the chilly winds don't blow" and something with a refrain of "walk me to the morning."as far as "where the chilly winds don't blow" is concerned, do you remember any other words, such as "I know you rider gonna miss me when I'm gone"? It's Constanten. I would imagine you'd recognize "Morning Dew" so that's all I can think of ("Walk me out in the morning dew, my honey") I would just love to have been there for these:
Quote from: "Gazoo"
She Has Funny Cars
Get Together
St. Charles (!)
Wooden Ships
Triad
Won't You Try / Saturday Afternoon
-----Marty takes over for a while-----
Today
Count On Me
We Can Be Together
Lawman (with Darby and Diana trading off as Grace)
Better Lying Down (with Darby as Grace)
Hyperdrive (I think Diana was Grace on this one)
Pride of Man
-----Marty finally returns-----
Caroline
Plastic Fantastic Lover
Shadowlands (arranged for four voices, "like ABBA," Paul joked)
White Rabbit (Darby)
Miracles
-----Paul brazenly lights another cigarette, and Marty incomprehensibly jokes, "in honor of Peter Jennings"-----
Somebody to Love (Diana)
The Ballad of You & Me & Pooneil (with extended solos and a lot of fuckups on the lyrics)
Volunteers
-----encore-----
Who Do You Love (Freiberg on vox)
It's No Secret
Jeez, if they needed a bass player, they should have called me! Boy, looking at Marty and David makes me feel so damn old!
Post by: RGMike on August 12, 2005, 07:11:44 AM
Post by: ggould on August 12, 2005, 07:35:18 AM
Quote from: "ggould"
Jeez, if they needed a bass player, they should have called me!
Why wasn't David Frieberg playing bass?
Post by: Gaz at da Voice on August 12, 2005, 08:42:58 AM
Quote from: "ggould"
Quote from: "ggould"Jeez, if they needed a bass player, they should have called me!
Why wasn't David Frieberg playing bass?
Good question, and I was wondering the same thing. I suppose either (a) he never learned the material that preceded his joining the band in '72, or (b) owing to age or whatever other factors, he no longer has the dexterity or energy. (Although his voice was in fine form, he was horribly out of shape, and mostly just flailed his percussion-laden arms.
More deets to follow later if it's a slow day here at da Voice.
Post by: princessofcairo on August 12, 2005, 10:46:50 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
At first I saw the 2nd pic and said "who's that old lady?"
why, it's randy newman!
Post by: princessofcairo on August 12, 2005, 10:52:22 AM
then.
then!
he showed up (http://www.raulmidon.com/index2.php). i had never heard of him, but the man outside selling street sheets told me he saw him on leno. raul is amazing! amazing! i can't remember the last time i cried at a concert (ok, i can. it was when i saw charlie hunter in new orleans in april). go! listen! but see him in concert! it's amazing! i haven't yet thought of a suitable adjective, so amazing and awesome will have to do for now. his fingers move so quickly while he is playing. and that voice! all jarreau and hathaway and stevie.
i have seen the face of god. and it's not a face, at all. it's a pair of hands and a voice.
Post by: urth on August 12, 2005, 10:53:35 AM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
Quote from: "RGMike"At first I saw the 2nd pic and said "who's that old lady?"
why, it's randy newman!
My god, she's right!
Gaz, hope it was everything you'd hoped it would be. From the tone of your note, I have a feeling it was. And cool that you got pix of (and with) Marty and Freiberg. Any interaction with Kantner?
Post by: RGMike on August 12, 2005, 10:54:41 AM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
Quote from: "RGMike"At first I saw the 2nd pic and said "who's that old lady?"
why, it's randy newman!
YES! that was my second thought.
"Old people got ... no reason..."
Post by: princessofcairo on August 12, 2005, 11:41:25 AM
http://www.raulmidon.com/Raul_Midon_Sunshine_LowQuality.mp3
Post by: ggould on August 14, 2005, 07:05:14 AM
Got there during Black-eyed Peas, who were pretty loud, they did their big hit at the end. DMB was good I guess, but I don't know their songs that well. The audience was rapt however, and sang along with much of it. Lots of women there, he's really got some sort of attraction for them. For me, the drummer was awesome, everyone else is a distant second. Does anyone else like DMB?
Quote from: "setlist"
Friday Aug 12 2005
SBC Park
Don’t Drink the Water
Dream Girl
Say Goodbye
Hunger For The Great Light
Time Of The Season
Rhyme & Reason *
Bartender
One Sweet World
Where Are You Going
American Baby Intro *+
Jimi Thing *+
You Might Die Trying *+
Smooth Rider *+
Louisiana Bayou *+
Too Much *+
__________________
Everyday
Ants Marching
Show Notes:
* Rashawn Ross
+ Eric Krasno
both from SoulLive
Post by: princessofcairo on August 15, 2005, 11:35:41 AM
Quote from: "ggould"
For me, the drummer was awesome, everyone else is a distant second.
carter beauford, one of the world's greatest drummers. the only reason i'd ever pay to see dmb. i first heard of dave matthews on the very first kfog new song sampler. it included dave's "recently." that was such an interesting song. lots of new sounds mixed together. sort of like david byrne meets tower of power. then the under the table and dreaming album was released. quite good. since then i haven't been compelled to buy any dmb albums. there are some good songs now and then ("sleep to dream her," "mother father," "too much"), but i can't imagine being hyped about a complete album.
Post by: ggould on August 20, 2005, 12:36:26 AM
(http://images.misupply.com/products/original/cp/cp380%20double%20jingel%20wood%20tambourine.jpg)
Post by: RGMike on August 20, 2005, 12:10:58 PM
Quote from: "ggould"
I'm too tired to post much, but it was an awsome show in a beautiful spot. Maybe more later, but the main reason I'm staying awake to post is that tonight I saw the most awesome, and probably the only tambourine solo I have ever seen! The guy had the thing speaking like a conga, talking drum, and he manipulated the little metal things around the edge like nothing I have ever heard before. Yeah, you probably don't believe me! Never again should the tambourine be used as a symbol of low musical talent!
There's hope for Beej!
Post by: Gazoo on August 20, 2005, 03:43:05 PM
Post by: RGMike on September 13, 2005, 02:01:29 PM
Post by: urth on September 13, 2005, 02:47:43 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Trip to London, anyone? Just heard a cmml on CG -- they're doing "Jeff Wayne's 'War of the Worlds'" live at Royal Albert Hall in April "for the first time ever", according to the blurb. Unfortunately the phone rang and I don't know if they specified any names of individual artists, so stay tuned.
Actually Sarah & I were thinking about going back to the UK in late April/early May next year. Keep your ears open for specific dates. Of course I might end up going to the show alone, unless I can sell her on the sci-fi angle. She's not big on prog rock.
Post by: ggould on September 13, 2005, 03:02:39 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "RGMike"Trip to London, anyone? Just heard a cmml on CG -- they're doing "Jeff Wayne's 'War of the Worlds'" live at Royal Albert Hall in April "for the first time ever", according to the blurb. Unfortunately the phone rang and I don't know if they specified any names of individual artists, so stay tuned.Actually Sarah & I were thinking about going back to the UK in late April/early May next year. Keep your ears open for specific dates. Of course I might end up going to the show alone, unless I can sell her on the sci-fi angle. She's not big on prog rock.
I'd love to go to the UK someday, but I think I'll forego any prog rockin' while there! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Post by: RGMike on September 13, 2005, 03:15:23 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "RGMike"Trip to London, anyone? Just heard a cmml on CG -- they're doing "Jeff Wayne's 'War of the Worlds'" live at Royal Albert Hall in April "for the first time ever", according to the blurb. Unfortunately the phone rang and I don't know if they specified any names of individual artists, so stay tuned.
Actually Sarah & I were thinking about going back to the UK in late April/early May next year. Keep your ears open for specific dates. Of course I might end up going to the show alone, unless I can sell her on the sci-fi angle. She's not big on prog rock.
per ticketmaster UK, it's April 18th.
"Jeff Wayne conducting the Black Smoke Band and the 48-piece ULLAdubULLA Strings featuring Special Guest Justin Hayward and, in sight and sound, Richard Burton as The Journalist."
top tix are 50 pounds which is (I think) roughly 85 bucks.
Post by: urth on September 13, 2005, 04:14:55 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "urth"Quote from: "RGMike"Trip to London, anyone? Just heard a cmml on CG -- they're doing "Jeff Wayne's 'War of the Worlds'" live at Royal Albert Hall in April "for the first time ever", according to the blurb. Unfortunately the phone rang and I don't know if they specified any names of individual artists, so stay tuned.
Actually Sarah & I were thinking about going back to the UK in late April/early May next year. Keep your ears open for specific dates. Of course I might end up going to the show alone, unless I can sell her on the sci-fi angle. She's not big on prog rock.
per ticketmaster UK, it's April 18th.
"Jeff Wayne conducting the Black Smoke Band and the 48-piece ULLAdubULLA Strings featuring Special Guest Justin Hayward and, in sight and sound, Richard Burton as The Journalist."
top tix are 50 pounds which is (I think) roughly 85 bucks.
Hmmm, that's a little earlier than we were probably going to go. But if they could promise I'd see Richard Burton IN THE FLESH rather than just "in sight and sound" (a new euphemism for "on a video screen"?) I'd be willing to move our trip up.
But since Burton's been dead for 20+ years, I don't think that's gonna happen.
Post by: RGMike on September 13, 2005, 08:38:43 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Hmmm, that's a little earlier than we were probably going to go. But if they could promise I'd see Richard Burton IN THE FLESH rather than just "in sight and sound" (a new euphemism for "on a video screen"?) I'd be willing to move our trip up.
But since Burton's been dead for 20+ years, I don't think that's gonna happen.
HA! I'm thinking that since the Brits were way ahead of the curve on making "promotional films" for songs (later to be known as videos), there may be some filmed pieces for that pre-MTV album that Americans have never seen. And since Mr Burton never turned down a paycheck (alimony & booze, you know), he might've been in them. But no, I wouldn't change my travel dates just for that. On the other hand, why not get Jeremy Irons or Ewan McGregor or somebody to do it live?
Post by: Alicat on September 13, 2005, 10:34:23 PM
I had a concert filled weekend. Seemed like a lot of techno/pop/rock. Garbage at the Warfield Saturday. Good show. Good vocals, good guitar. An LA band called Start (something like that) opened and was good as well.
Sunday took me to Shoreline for Oasis, Jet and Kasabian. Third time I've seen Jet and first for Kasabian and Oasis. I have heard a few Oasis songs but was really surprised at the turnout they had. Attendance was about 1/2 -3/4 full pre-Oasis and then totally sold out. Lots of Asains and Europeans at the show. Oasis was OK but I don't think I fully "get" them.
Post by: urth on September 21, 2005, 07:53:48 PM
C,S,N & Y
Dave Matthews
Norah Jones
Emmylou Harris
Jerry Lee Lewis
Good Charlotte
Bright Eyes
Los Lobos
Outside of the Killer, looks like kind of a snoozer of a lineup, and I like Los Lobos. But between Dave Matthews, Norah Jones, and CSNY, they should do a decent gate. Taking a pass for another year, I think. (Dates are Oct 29-30, I think.)
Post by: Alicat on September 21, 2005, 08:52:37 PM
Quote from: "urth"
lineup for this year's Bridge concert:
C,S,N & Y
Dave Matthews
Norah Jones
Emmylou Harris
Jerry Lee Lewis
Good Charlotte
Bright Eyes
Los Lobos
Darn but thanks for the info. Nothing on their site. I check daily. I try and go every year without regard to the talent. It's a fundraiser for a good cause. All I care to see this year is Neil, CSN, and Emmylou. I know I have heard Good Charlotte but nothing memorable. Norah has a beautiful voice but does nothing for me. Maybe 200 section will suffice for this and one day only.
Last year was the BEST ever for me. Tony Bennett and Paul and Neil. It was just fab.
Post by: urth on September 22, 2005, 08:09:08 PM
Quote from: "ggould"
this may be primarily of interest to Gaz, but the living SF music history pix are pretty cool. First, here's a link to some photos:
http://vcpractice.com/chet/
<snip>
It appears we have not yet heard the last of Chet Helms. From Leah Garchik's column, today's fishwrap:
Quote
P.S.: That Chet Helms memorial/fundraiser at the Great American Musical Hall wasn't the last of it. An all-day Chet Helms Tribal Stomp, produced by Family Dog on Oct. 30 at Speedway Meadows in Golden Gate Park, will feature 7 1/2 hours of free live rock 'n' roll.
That sounds like it has a lot more promise than the Bridge show (not to mention it's a mere 15-20 blocks from my casa). The mind boggles at the psychedelic possibilities. Whaddaya think? Club gathering in the park?
Post by: ggould on September 22, 2005, 11:16:19 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "ggould"this may be primarily of interest to Gaz, but the living SF music history pix are pretty cool. First, here's a link to some photos:It appears we have not yet heard the last of Chet Helms. From Leah Garchik's column, today's fishwrap:
http://vcpractice.com/chet/QuoteP.S.: That Chet Helms memorial/fundraiser at the Great American Musical Hall wasn't the last of it. An all-day Chet Helms Tribal Stomp, produced by Family Dog on Oct. 30 at Speedway Meadows in Golden Gate Park, will feature 7 1/2 hours of free live rock 'n' roll.That sounds like it has a lot more promise than the Bridge show (not to mention it's a mere 15-20 blocks from my casa). The mind boggles at the psychedelic possibilities. Whaddaya think? Club gathering in the park?
Plus, it's Grace Slick's birthday!
Post by: urth on September 27, 2005, 12:07:22 AM
After the first one, he says to the audience, "I was a little worried about you at first, but I think this will work. I'm gonna come down there," and points to a spot in front of the stage. He comes down and starts playing a song sans audio reinforcement. No mics, no amp, zip. So about two-thirds of the way thru the song, all of a sudden, three voices (good ones, two female & one male) answer his last line from the middle of the hall. Surprised the hell out of everyone. Great finish to the song (the title of which I'm forgetting), after which DB motions for them to join him on stage.
The guy turned out to be his mandolin player, Mitch Corbin, who I didn't recognize in the dark halfway across the room. One of the women was Carol something-or-other, never heard of her. And the third woman?
Linda Ronstadt.
A major WTF??? moment.
She's kinda plump these days, dressed conservatively, but smiling all the while and still has a helluva set of pipes. The singers did one more song with DB and band, and brought down the house.
Post by: RGMike on September 27, 2005, 07:35:45 AM
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And the third woman?
Linda Ronstadt.
A major WTF??? moment.
iirc, they go way back together. And a Bromberg crowd's a lot friendlier than a Vegas one.
Post by: RGMike on September 27, 2005, 12:48:21 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "RGMike"Quote from: "urth"Quote from: "RGMike"Trip to London, anyone? Just heard a cmml on CG -- they're doing "Jeff Wayne's 'War of the Worlds'" live at Royal Albert Hall in April "for the first time ever", according to the blurb. Unfortunately the phone rang and I don't know if they specified any names of individual artists, so stay tuned.
Actually Sarah & I were thinking about going back to the UK in late April/early May next year. Keep your ears open for specific dates. Of course I might end up going to the show alone, unless I can sell her on the sci-fi angle. She's not big on prog rock.
per ticketmaster UK, it's April 18th.top tix are 50 pounds which is (I think) roughly 85 bucks.
Hmmm, that's a little earlier than we were probably going to go. But if they could promise I'd see Richard Burton IN THE FLESH rather than just "in sight and sound" (a new euphemism for "on a video screen"?) I'd be willing to move our trip up.
Just announced: second show (by popular demand, natch) on April 25th.
Post by: Alicat on September 30, 2005, 10:25:10 PM
http://www.foxdream.com/
Post by: RGMike on October 02, 2005, 08:03:27 PM
Post by: ggould on October 02, 2005, 09:25:25 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
So I got a message from the princess who was in GG park for Mostly Strictly Bluegrass to see Dolly Parton. We expect a complete report, girlfriend.
We went for a while. Quite a trip! There was a huge crowd for Dolly, who is one of my heroes, and there were some sound problems. She started with '9 to 5' then 'Jolene' and did 'Crimson and Clover' and 'Me and Bobby McGee' from her new album. She made some jokes about how it 'didn't smell like clover' in the audience. Also heard 'Tennessee Mountain Home' and 'Coat of Many Colors.'
Caught a little of Ralph Stanley, Roseanne Cash, Emmylou Harris, and Jim Lauderdale. What an incredible event, and it's all free.
Post by: urth on October 03, 2005, 11:16:37 AM
Quote from: "ggould"
Quote from: "RGMike"So I got a message from the princess who was in GG park for Mostly Strictly Bluegrass to see Dolly Parton. We expect a complete report, girlfriend.
We went for a while. Quite a trip! There was a huge crowd for Dolly, who is one of my heroes, and there were some sound problems. She started with '9 to 5' then 'Jolene' and did 'Crimson and Clover' and 'Me and Bobby McGee' from her new album. She made some jokes about how it 'didn't smell like clover' in the audience. Also heard 'Tennessee Mountain Home' and 'Coat of Many Colors.'
Caught a little of Ralph Stanley, Roseanne Cash, Emmylou Harris, and Jim Lauderdale. What an incredible event, and it's all free.
I was there for pretty much the entire day on Saturday. Weather wasn't as nice as yesterday, but still loads of people, and some great music to be heard. Saw Earl Scruggs, Del McCoury, Steve Earle, Doc Watson, Rodney Crowell (who along with Earl Scruggs was my fave of the day), and bits and pieces of Los Super 7, Robert Earl Keen, Kelly Joe Phelps, and the Knitters.
We were trying to figure how much scratch Warren Hellman is down for when they do this every year. I was guessing at least $3M+. All those acts, not to mention staff, production, security, lights and sound for five stages, hospitality etc. He's throwing down some serious bank. Gotta give the guy props, he's got his head on right, at least when it comes to music.
Yesterday we went to the Giants finale with a group of friends, then had dinner at a small seafood place out in the Richmond, where we ran into Paul Kantner who came in solo to have dinner. Brought a book, smoked several cigarettes, and was as nice as can be. We chatted a bit while waiting for tables, and he was just another guy there for dinner (albeit a bit loud at times). Talked about his kids and how he used to take them there when he lived nearby.
Post by: RGMike on October 03, 2005, 11:19:09 AM
Quote from: "urth"
Yesterday we went to the Giants finale with a group of friends, then had dinner at a small seafood place out in the Richmond, where we ran into Paul Kantner who came in solo to have dinner. Brought a book, smoked several cigarettes, and was as nice as can be. We chatted a bit while waiting for tables, and he was just another guy there for dinner (albeit a bit loud at times). Talked about his kids and how he used to take them there when he lived nearby.
So what restauarant was it? and didya tell Paul that Grace will be on KFOG Friday? LOL!
Post by: urth on October 03, 2005, 11:34:49 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "urth"Yesterday we went to the Giants finale with a group of friends, then had dinner at a small seafood place out in the Richmond, where we ran into Paul Kantner who came in solo to have dinner. Brought a book, smoked several cigarettes, and was as nice as can be. We chatted a bit while waiting for tables, and he was just another guy there for dinner (albeit a bit loud at times). Talked about his kids and how he used to take them there when he lived nearby.
So what restauarant was it? and didya tell Paul that Grace will be on KFOG Friday? LOL!
Pacific Cafe, out at 34th & Geary.
And no, I forgot she was going to be in town. But I bet he knows.
Post by: ggould on October 03, 2005, 12:05:52 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Pacific Cafe, out at 34th & Geary.
My wife's favorite restaurant. In the 30 years we've been going there, I don't think she's ever ordered anything besides the scampi in the shells. The name of the dish has changed, but not the flavor!
Great place. We should all meet there someday! Free glasses of wine while you wait for a table. We ate their before the last Winterland show.
Post by: RGMike on October 03, 2005, 12:25:50 PM
Quote from: "ggould"
Quote from: "urth"Pacific Cafe, out at 34th & Geary.
My wife's favorite restaurant. In the 30 years we've been going there, I don't think she's ever ordered anything besides the scampi in the shells. The name of the dish has changed, but not the flavor!
Great place. We should all meet there someday! Free glasses of wine while you wait for a table. We ate their before the last Winterland show.
I've driven past many times -- I'll remember next time I do a movie at the Balboa.
Post by: urth on October 03, 2005, 01:59:42 PM
Quote from: "ggould"
Quote from: "urth"Pacific Cafe, out at 34th & Geary.
My wife's favorite restaurant. In the 30 years we've been going there, I don't think she's ever ordered anything besides the scampi in the shells. The name of the dish has changed, but not the flavor!
Great place. We should all meet there someday! Free glasses of wine while you wait for a table. We ate their before the last Winterland show.
And it's likely that the fellow who's waiting on you today is the same one who was your waiter in '76--most of the staff has been there for 10 years or better, and some quite a bit more. And Frank, the server I was referring to, started there a year after they opened in `74.
We like it a lot too, but I have a variety of dishes I'll alternate between--crab cakes, grilled salmon, spicy snapper, ahi with wasabi butter, crab louis (in wintertime). And they have great soups as well, all made in house.
Just plan on waiting a bit for a table. Once in awhile you can walk in and be seated right away, but mostly (and particularly on weekends) you'll wait up to an hour or more. But they're good about keeping the wine flowing, so folks don't usually mind.
Post by: ggould on October 03, 2005, 02:36:56 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "ggould"And it's likely that the fellow who's waiting on you today is the same one who was your waiter in '76--most of the staff has been there for 10 years or better, and some quite a bit more. And Frank, the server I was referring to, started there a year after they opened in `74.Quote from: "urth"Pacific Cafe, out at 34th & Geary.My wife's favorite restaurant. In the 30 years we've been going there, I don't think she's ever ordered anything besides the scampi in the shells. The name of the dish has changed, but not the flavor!
Great place. We should all meet there someday! Free glasses of wine while you wait for a table. We ate their before the last Winterland show.
We like it a lot too, but I have a variety of dishes I'll alternate between--crab cakes, grilled salmon, spicy snapper, ahi with wasabi butter, crab louis (in wintertime). And they have great soups as well, all made in house.
Just plan on waiting a bit for a table. Once in awhile you can walk in and be seated right away, but mostly (and particularly on weekends) you'll wait up to an hour or more. But they're good about keeping the wine flowing, so folks don't usually mind.
Since we like the food more than we like wine, we try to arrive 4:30-4:45 to get a table for first seating. Clearly that's not very convenient. I know plenty of people who like it just fine that way; the longer the wait, the more wine! The other 'old timer thing' is the salads. The original salads are available by asking, but not on the menu.
Post by: urth on October 03, 2005, 02:46:27 PM
Quote from: "ggould"
Quote from: "urth"Quote from: "ggould"And it's likely that the fellow who's waiting on you today is the same one who was your waiter in '76--most of the staff has been there for 10 years or better, and some quite a bit more. And Frank, the server I was referring to, started there a year after they opened in `74.Quote from: "urth"Pacific Cafe, out at 34th & Geary.My wife's favorite restaurant. In the 30 years we've been going there, I don't think she's ever ordered anything besides the scampi in the shells. The name of the dish has changed, but not the flavor!
Great place. We should all meet there someday! Free glasses of wine while you wait for a table. We ate their before the last Winterland show.
We like it a lot too, but I have a variety of dishes I'll alternate between--crab cakes, grilled salmon, spicy snapper, ahi with wasabi butter, crab louis (in wintertime). And they have great soups as well, all made in house.
Just plan on waiting a bit for a table. Once in awhile you can walk in and be seated right away, but mostly (and particularly on weekends) you'll wait up to an hour or more. But they're good about keeping the wine flowing, so folks don't usually mind.
Since we like the food more than we like wine, we try to arrive 4:30-4:45 to get a table for first seating. Clearly that's not very convenient. I know plenty of people who like it just fine that way; the longer the wait, the more wine! The other 'old timer thing' is the salads. The original salads are available by asking, but not on the menu.
My wife doesn't drink much either, and I'm usually only good for about a glass or so of wine at most (which isn't that great, but at that price, you can't really complain). We like going on weeknights after 8, when the line has shrunk to manageable lengths. (On weekends the line goes on for ages, it seems.) We've only gotten there before opening twice; once we were in the first seating and the second time was yesterday when we just missed it. But that worked to our advantage since it gave us all a good chance to talk, and we'd have missed the opportunity to chat up Mr. Kantner if we'd been seated first, so it worked out just fine.
Didn't know about the salads--I'll have to inquire next time. I know the Shrimp Louisiana is off the menu but you can still get it if you ask.
Post by: urth on October 03, 2005, 02:56:10 PM
FREE!
A Chet Helms Tribal Stomp
Family Dog
Sunday October 30th, 2005
Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park
10:00am to 5:30pm
Free
Bands: Nick Gravenites, Harvey Mandel, Taj Mahal, Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, The Charlatans, Terry Haggerty and James Preston (Sons of Champlin), Zero II, Squid B. Vicious, Paul Kantner (Jefferson Airplane, Starship), Barry Melton (Country Joe and the Fish) Blue Cheer, (Dickie Peterson, Leigh Stephens), Jorge Santana, George Michalski, Greg Errico (Sly and the Family Stone), Quicksilver Gold, Canned Heat, Narada Michael Walden, Natural Act (Hal Wagenet and Hitchell Holman), Jeff Blackburn, Howard Wales, Richi Ray, (Freedom Highway), Ray Manzarek (The Doors), Vince Welnick, (TheTubes and Grateful Dead), Prairie Prince (Tubes), David Denny (Steve Miller), Peter Kaukonen, Iron Butterfly, Sammy Hagar, Herman Eberitzsch (Lee Oskar ,War), Ross Valory (Journey), Ace of Cups, War, Judge Murphy, Stephen Gaskin, David Freiberg (Quicksilver and Starship) Country Joe McDonald (Country Joe and The Fish) Greg Douglass (Steve Miller) Pete Sears (Rod Stewart, Hot Tuna), Bruce Latimer, David and Linda Laflamme (It's A Beautiful Day), Rowan Brothers, Lydia Pense, Annie Samson, Wavy Gravy.
Chet Helms was one of the founding fathers of the psychedelic movement from the 1960's. As promoter for the "Family Dog", Chet developed the concept of the modern rock concert and was one of the founding fathers of the 1960's peace movement that swept the nation and made waves around the world. Chet was also the catalyst that brought together Janis Joplin with Big Brother and the Holding Company, which helped shape the San Francisco sound. Without Chet Helms, as many have said, there would be no Grateful Dead, no Jefferson Airplane, no Big Brother and the list goes on and on. He promoted other acts like the Charlatans, the Great Society, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Peter Tosh, The Clash and countless others. Chet Helms continued promoting pivotal concerts through four decades. In the 60's at the Avalon Ballroom, Family Dog at the Beach, S.F. Golden Gate Park, Denver Dog, and Crystal Ballroom in Portland.
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "ggould"this may be primarily of interest to Gaz, but the living SF music history pix are pretty cool. First, here's a link to some photos:
http://vcpractice.com/chet/
<snip>
It appears we have not yet heard the last of Chet Helms. From Leah Garchik's column, today's fishwrap:QuoteP.S.: That Chet Helms memorial/fundraiser at the Great American Musical Hall wasn't the last of it. An all-day Chet Helms Tribal Stomp, produced by Family Dog on Oct. 30 at Speedway Meadows in Golden Gate Park, will feature 7 1/2 hours of free live rock 'n' roll.
That sounds like it has a lot more promise than the Bridge show (not to mention it's a mere 15-20 blocks from my casa). The mind boggles at the psychedelic possibilities. Whaddaya think? Club gathering in the park?
Post by: Alicat on October 03, 2005, 04:21:33 PM
Post by: ggould on October 03, 2005, 06:14:04 PM
Quote from: "urth"
I know the Shrimp Louisiana is off the menu but you can still get it if you ask.
Stop the presses! This is the dish Martha craves! I better call them.
Post by: ggould on October 03, 2005, 06:25:16 PM
Quote from: "ggould"
Quote from: "urth"I know the Shrimp Louisiana is off the menu but you can still get it if you ask.
Stop the presses! This is the dish Martha craves! I better call them.
I just called, and they said it's available, but they don't cook it in the shell anymore. Hopefully it will be just as yummy. I was always too lazy to order it because of the shells anyway!
Post by: urth on October 03, 2005, 07:38:09 PM
Quote from: "ggould"
Quote from: "ggould"Quote from: "urth"I know the Shrimp Louisiana is off the menu but you can still get it if you ask.
Stop the presses! This is the dish Martha craves! I better call them.
I just called, and they said it's available, but they don't cook it in the shell anymore. Hopefully it will be just as yummy. I was always too lazy to order it because of the shells anyway!
I was wondering, since you did mention the shells. I've had it once, a few months back while it was still done with shells intact, and while it was good, it was damn messy and a little painful at first, peeling scalding shrimp with bare fingers (it got better once the shrimps cooled off a tad). Hopefully Martha won't miss the suffering one had to endure to earn one's dinner.
Ever ordered the mussels there? The only have them occasionally, but mmm, boy, they're good.
Post by: ggould on October 03, 2005, 08:39:47 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "ggould"I was wondering, since you did mention the shells. I've had it once, a few months back while it was still done with shells intact, and while it was good, it was damn messy and a little painful at first, peeling scalding shrimp with bare fingers (it got better once the shrimps cooled off a tad). Hopefully Martha won't miss the suffering one had to endure to earn one's dinner.Quote from: "ggould"I just called, and they said it's available, but they don't cook it in the shell anymore. Hopefully it will be just as yummy. I was always too lazy to order it because of the shells anyway!Quote from: "urth"I know the Shrimp Louisiana is off the menu but you can still get it if you ask.Stop the presses! This is the dish Martha craves! I better call them.
Ever ordered the mussels there? The only have them occasionally, but mmm, boy, they're good.
Martha is pretty skeptical that they will taste as good without being cooked in the shell, but we'll just have to check it out!
Post by: Gazoo on October 04, 2005, 09:25:29 AM
Quote from: "ggould"
Quote from: "urth"Quote from: "ggould"I was wondering, since you did mention the shells. I've had it once, a few months back while it was still done with shells intact, and while it was good, it was damn messy and a little painful at first, peeling scalding shrimp with bare fingers (it got better once the shrimps cooled off a tad). Hopefully Martha won't miss the suffering one had to endure to earn one's dinner.Quote from: "ggould"I just called, and they said it's available, but they don't cook it in the shell anymore. Hopefully it will be just as yummy. I was always too lazy to order it because of the shells anyway!Quote from: "urth"I know the Shrimp Louisiana is off the menu but you can still get it if you ask.Stop the presses! This is the dish Martha craves! I better call them.
Ever ordered the mussels there? The only have them occasionally, but mmm, boy, they're good.
Martha is pretty skeptical that they will taste as good without being cooked in the shell, but we'll just have to check it out!
If I move back to SF next year, that's where I want to go to reunite with all y'alls.
Post by: RGMike on October 04, 2005, 09:58:48 AM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
If I move back to SF next year, that's where I want to go to reunite with all y'alls.
We'd love to have ya back, bub. Preferably in time to watch Barry (Z) pitch against Barry (B) in Bay Bridge Series '06!
Post by: princessofcairo on October 04, 2005, 11:04:20 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
So I got a message from the princess who was in GG park for Mostly Strictly Bluegrass to see Dolly Parton. We expect a complete report, girlfriend.
well, geoff covered most of the set. it was fantastic! i hyperventilated throughout most of "9 to 5." my friends and i were crying so much we could hardly see dolly. i had to turn away from the stage at some point because it was all too beautiful, and i thought i was going to explode. at one point, a friend turned to me, and screamed, "i'm one of those tokyo bitches at a beatles concert!" we'd spent three hours staking out the perfect seats, so we were about 20 feet from the stage. we were surrounded by beautiful lesbians from texas who fed us beer and pot brownies. i had to pee during "little sparrow," but i couldn't bear to leave dolly. so i found a nearby tree, and asked some women to cover me. such nice people in the park that day.
we also saw split lip rayfield (i call them the soundgarden of bluegrass), and the austin lounge lizards. great shows! also saw hazel dickens, which also made me cry. she is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
but back to dolly - she was wearing a blue rhinestone dress. she played the dulcimer, and tried to play the banjo, but, as geoff mentioned, there were serious sound issues. i called my mother three times from the show, but she wasn't home, so i just let the machine record the show for her. she called back as we were leaving (to go see a rather downer emmylou). she was crying, too.
dolly parton is sent straight from heaven to love us all.
Post by: RGMike on October 04, 2005, 11:18:07 AM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
i had to pee during "little sparrow," but i couldn't bear to leave dolly. so i found a nearby tree, and asked some women to cover me. such nice people in the park that day.
Sounds like the true definition of a "Dolly Parton break" :wink:
Post by: princessofcairo on October 04, 2005, 11:19:19 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "princessofcairo"i had to pee during "little sparrow," but i couldn't bear to leave dolly. so i found a nearby tree, and asked some women to cover me. such nice people in the park that day.
Sounds like the true definition of a "Dolly Parton break" :wink:
ha! yeah, definitely no balls.
oh - i'll be at the chet thing, too.
Post by: ggould on October 04, 2005, 12:14:52 PM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
we were leaving (to go see a rather downer emmylou)
Funny, I normally like Emmy Lou, but yes, the tempo was all pretty mournfully slow. The guitar player had his huge vintage Fender tone thing going on, but we left after a few numbers for some pot stickers, prawns with lobster sauce, and 4 seasons lamb from Yet Wah.
Post by: princessofcairo on October 04, 2005, 01:20:00 PM
Post by: ggould on October 04, 2005, 01:39:15 PM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
oh, i forgot to mention - when dolly sang, "i will always love you," she wished me "joy," and my friend standing next to me "happiness." more crying commenced.
I wish I had been able to stay long enough to hear that. One of my all-time favorite songs. It irritates me to have people refer to it as a Whitney Houston song almost as much as when people call "Black Magic Woman" a Santana song!
Post by: Alicat on October 05, 2005, 09:22:03 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Here's the scoop on the Chet Helms shindig:
FREE!
A Chet Helms Tribal Stomp
Family Dog
Sunday October 30th, 2005
Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park
10:00am to 5:30pm
Free
Bands: Nick Gravenites, Harvey Mandel, Taj Mahal, Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, The Charlatans, Terry Haggerty and James Preston (Sons of Champlin), Zero II, Squid B. Vicious, Paul Kantner (Jefferson Airplane, Starship), Barry Melton (Country Joe and the Fish) Blue Cheer, (Dickie Peterson, Leigh Stephens), Jorge Santana, George Michalski, Greg Errico (Sly and the Family Stone), Quicksilver Gold, Canned Heat, Narada Michael Walden, Natural Act (Hal Wagenet and Hitchell Holman), Jeff Blackburn, Howard Wales, Richi Ray, (Freedom Highway), Ray Manzarek (The Doors), Vince Welnick, (TheTubes and Grateful Dead), Prairie Prince (Tubes), David Denny (Steve Miller), Peter Kaukonen, Iron Butterfly, Sammy Hagar, Herman Eberitzsch (Lee Oskar ,War), Ross Valory (Journey), Ace of Cups, War, Judge Murphy, Stephen Gaskin, David Freiberg (Quicksilver and Starship) Country Joe McDonald (Country Joe and The Fish) Greg Douglass (Steve Miller) Pete Sears (Rod Stewart, Hot Tuna), Bruce Latimer, David and Linda Laflamme (It's A Beautiful Day), Rowan Brothers, Lydia Pense, Annie Samson, Wavy Gravy.
Chet Helms was one of the founding fathers of the psychedelic movement from the 1960's. As promoter for the "Family Dog", Chet developed the concept of the modern rock concert and was one of the founding fathers of the 1960's peace movement that swept the nation and made waves around the world. Chet was also the catalyst that brought together Janis Joplin with Big Brother and the Holding Company, which helped shape the San Francisco sound. Without Chet Helms, as many have said, there would be no Grateful Dead, no Jefferson Airplane, no Big Brother and the list goes on and on. He promoted other acts like the Charlatans, the Great Society, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Peter Tosh, The Clash and countless others. Chet Helms continued promoting pivotal concerts through four decades. In the 60's at the Avalon Ballroom, Family Dog at the Beach, S.F. Golden Gate Park, Denver Dog, and Crystal Ballroom in Portland.
Quote from: "urth"Quote from: "ggould"this may be primarily of interest to Gaz, but the living SF music history pix are pretty cool. First, here's a link to some photos:
http://vcpractice.com/chet/
<snip>
It appears we have not yet heard the last of Chet Helms. From Leah Garchik's column, today's fishwrap:QuoteP.S.: That Chet Helms memorial/fundraiser at the Great American Musical Hall wasn't the last of it. An all-day Chet Helms Tribal Stomp, produced by Family Dog on Oct. 30 at Speedway Meadows in Golden Gate Park, will feature 7 1/2 hours of free live rock 'n' roll.
That sounds like it has a lot more promise than the Bridge show (not to mention it's a mere 15-20 blocks from my casa). The mind boggles at the psychedelic possibilities. Whaddaya think? Club gathering in the park?
I'm putting this on my calendar. Forget the Bridge.
Post by: RGMike on October 06, 2005, 08:57:03 AM
Quote from: "urth"
Here's the scoop on the Chet Helms shindig:
FREE!
A Chet Helms Tribal Stomp
Family Dog
Sunday October 30th, 2005
Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park
10:00am to 5:30pm
Free
That sounds like it has a lot more promise than the Bridge show (not to mention it's a mere 15-20 blocks from my casa). The mind boggles at the psychedelic possibilities. Whaddaya think? Club gathering in the park?
on the same weekend, also in GGPark: the "wonders of cannabis" festival, in the County Fair Building, 9th & Lincoln.
http://www.wondersofcannabis.com
"I don't sniff de coke but I smoke de sensamilla"
Post by: Anonymous on October 06, 2005, 03:12:02 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
"I don't sniff de coke but I smoke de sensamilla"
If yr smokin sensamilla yr gonna want a LOT more cheese
Post by: Alicat on October 11, 2005, 11:27:09 AM
Arlo Guthrie
Date(s): 10/29/2005 - 10/29/2005
Time: 7:30pm
Contact Phone: 898-6333
Chico Performance presents, Alice`s Restaruant 40th Anniversary Massacree Tour, Arlo Guthrie, son Abe, and Gordon Titcomb hit the stage at Laxson Auditoruim. For tickets and information contact the University Box Office.
Post by: urth on October 11, 2005, 05:16:13 PM
Post by: urth on October 11, 2005, 05:22:55 PM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Doing some Chico area research, found Arlo:
Arlo Guthrie
Date(s): 10/29/2005 - 10/29/2005
Time: 7:30pm
Contact Phone: 898-6333
Chico Performance presents, Alice`s Restaruant 40th Anniversary Massacree Tour, Arlo Guthrie, son Abe, and Gordon Titcomb hit the stage at Laxson Auditoruim. For tickets and information contact the University Box Office.
He'll be at Zellerbach in Berkeley on the 30th, according to Pollstar. Wonder if he'd stop by the Tribal Stomp in the park earlier that day?
Post by: Gazoo on October 11, 2005, 08:02:01 PM
Quote from: "urth"
They're supposed to be performing the American Idiot "opera" in its entirety.
Can you say "Live DVD just in time for Christmas"?
Post by: urth on October 11, 2005, 09:21:46 PM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Quote from: "urth"They're supposed to be performing the American Idiot "opera" in its entirety.
Can you say "Live DVD just in time for Christmas"?
Possible, but do you really think they can get it shot, edited and produced in time for a mid-December-at-the-latest Christmas release?
Post by: ggould on October 11, 2005, 09:46:20 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "Gazoo"Possible, but do you really think they can get it shot, edited and produced in time for a mid-December-at-the-latest Christmas release?Quote from: "urth"They're supposed to be performing the American Idiot "opera" in its entirety.Can you say "Live DVD just in time for Christmas"?
These days, they come out lightning fast!
Post by: Alicat on October 16, 2005, 09:26:20 PM
Post by: Gazoo on October 21, 2005, 09:50:49 PM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Quote from: "urth"Here's the scoop on the Chet Helms shindig:
FREE!
A Chet Helms Tribal Stomp
Family Dog
Sunday October 30th, 2005
Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park
10:00am to 5:30pm
Free
Bands: Nick Gravenites, Harvey Mandel, Taj Mahal, Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, The Charlatans, Terry Haggerty and James Preston (Sons of Champlin), Zero II, Squid B. Vicious, Paul Kantner (Jefferson Airplane, Starship), Barry Melton (Country Joe and the Fish) Blue Cheer, (Dickie Peterson, Leigh Stephens), Jorge Santana, George Michalski, Greg Errico (Sly and the Family Stone), Quicksilver Gold, Canned Heat, Narada Michael Walden, Natural Act (Hal Wagenet and Hitchell Holman), Jeff Blackburn, Howard Wales, Richi Ray, (Freedom Highway), Ray Manzarek (The Doors), Vince Welnick, (TheTubes and Grateful Dead), Prairie Prince (Tubes), David Denny (Steve Miller), Peter Kaukonen, Iron Butterfly, Sammy Hagar, Herman Eberitzsch (Lee Oskar ,War), Ross Valory (Journey), Ace of Cups, War, Judge Murphy, Stephen Gaskin, David Freiberg (Quicksilver and Starship) Country Joe McDonald (Country Joe and The Fish) Greg Douglass (Steve Miller) Pete Sears (Rod Stewart, Hot Tuna), Bruce Latimer, David and Linda Laflamme (It's A Beautiful Day), Rowan Brothers, Lydia Pense, Annie Samson, Wavy Gravy.
Chet Helms was one of the founding fathers of the psychedelic movement from the 1960's. As promoter for the "Family Dog", Chet developed the concept of the modern rock concert and was one of the founding fathers of the 1960's peace movement that swept the nation and made waves around the world. Chet was also the catalyst that brought together Janis Joplin with Big Brother and the Holding Company, which helped shape the San Francisco sound. Without Chet Helms, as many have said, there would be no Grateful Dead, no Jefferson Airplane, no Big Brother and the list goes on and on. He promoted other acts like the Charlatans, the Great Society, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Peter Tosh, The Clash and countless others. Chet Helms continued promoting pivotal concerts through four decades. In the 60's at the Avalon Ballroom, Family Dog at the Beach, S.F. Golden Gate Park, Denver Dog, and Crystal Ballroom in Portland.
Quote from: "urth"Quote from: "ggould"this may be primarily of interest to Gaz, but the living SF music history pix are pretty cool. First, here's a link to some photos:
http://vcpractice.com/chet/
<snip>
It appears we have not yet heard the last of Chet Helms. From Leah Garchik's column, today's fishwrap:QuoteP.S.: That Chet Helms memorial/fundraiser at the Great American Musical Hall wasn't the last of it. An all-day Chet Helms Tribal Stomp, produced by Family Dog on Oct. 30 at Speedway Meadows in Golden Gate Park, will feature 7 1/2 hours of free live rock 'n' roll.
That sounds like it has a lot more promise than the Bridge show (not to mention it's a mere 15-20 blocks from my casa). The mind boggles at the psychedelic possibilities. Whaddaya think? Club gathering in the park?
I'm putting this on my calendar. Forget the Bridge.
Post by: RGMike on October 21, 2005, 10:23:00 PM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Just reviving this thread b/c I'm wondering how many of you are going, and whether Grace Slick is going to be there, and whether she ever reskedded w/ the morning showsters ...
I know poc responded in the affirmative. As to your other 2 questions: No and No.
Post by: ggould on October 21, 2005, 10:31:13 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "Gazoo"Just reviving this thread b/c I'm wondering how many of you are going, and whether Grace Slick is going to be there, and whether she ever reskedded w/ the morning showsters ...I know poc responded in the affirmative. As to your other 2 questions: No and No.
I'd certainly love to go, but I wish I was half my age, and could just hang out in GGP all day long chillin' out.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Post by: princessofcairo on October 22, 2005, 01:33:09 PM
i'll be there!!!
Post by: Alicat on October 22, 2005, 07:13:10 PM
Post by: RGMike on October 27, 2005, 03:12:52 PM
Iggy and the Stooges
Sex Pistols
Blondie
Black Sabbath
Lynyrd Skynyrd,
John Mellencamp
J. Geils
Patti Smith Group
Chic
Cat Stevens
Joe Tex
Dave Clark Five
Paul Butterfield Band
Miles Davis
Sir Douglas Quintet
Still no Hollies, War, 3DN, Van halen....
Discuss!
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on October 27, 2005, 03:58:16 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
I didn't know where to put this, and I'm surprised no one mentioned it before. The nominees for the next RnR Hall of Fame inductions came out a few weeks back:
Iggy and the Stooges
Sex Pistols
Blondie
Black Sabbath
Lynyrd Skynyrd,
John Mellencamp
J. Geils
Patti Smith Group
Chic
Cat Stevens
Joe Tex
Dave Clark Five
Paul Butterfield Band
Miles Davis
Sir Douglas Quintet
Still no Hollies, War, 3DN, Van halen....
Discuss!
Seems to me that Sabbath should make it for pioneering the Heavy Metal genre. Maybe the Paul Butterfield Band, too, for pioneering electric blues rock.
Of course, I'm happy to see J Geils nominated, though I don't expect them to make it.
Post by: mshray on October 27, 2005, 04:40:52 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
I didn't know where to put this, and I'm surprised no one mentioned it before. The nominees for the next RnR Hall of Fame inductions came out a few weeks back:
Iggy and the Stooges
Sex Pistols
Blondie
Black Sabbath
Lynyrd Skynyrd,
John Mellencamp
J. Geils
Patti Smith Group
Chic
Cat Stevens
Joe Tex
Dave Clark Five
Paul Butterfield Band
Miles Davis
Sir Douglas Quintet
Still no Hollies, War, 3DN, Van halen....
Discuss!
Sir Douglas gets the nod before the Hollies? The Hollies slightly predate them & were immeasurably bigger, how's that possible?
I think Sex Pistols & Mellencamp get in this time for sure, maybe Cat Stevens too. Probably Miles. Predicting anything else would require more prescience than I got.
Post by: ggould on October 27, 2005, 10:49:24 PM
Quote from: "mshray"
Quote from: "RGMike"I didn't know where to put this, and I'm surprised no one mentioned it before. The nominees for the next RnR Hall of Fame inductions came out a few weeks back:
Iggy and the Stooges
Sex Pistols
Blondie
Black Sabbath
Lynyrd Skynyrd,
John Mellencamp
J. Geils
Patti Smith Group
Chic
Cat Stevens
Joe Tex
Dave Clark Five
Paul Butterfield Band
Miles Davis
Sir Douglas Quintet
Still no Hollies, War, 3DN, Van halen....
Discuss!
Sir Douglas gets the nod before the Hollies? The Hollies slightly predate them & were immeasurably bigger, how's that possible?
I think Sex Pistols & Mellencamp get in this time for sure, maybe Cat Stevens too. Probably Miles. Predicting anything else would require more prescience than I got.
Paul Butterfield Blues Band clear heavyweight here, if you don't count Miles Davis. This was a truly historic pioneering band.
Post by: Alicat on October 30, 2005, 08:44:24 PM
There were thousands of people and it looked like a great time was had by all. This was a thousand times more enjoyable than the Bridge Benefit would have been.
Post by: Alicat on October 30, 2005, 09:20:02 PM
Quote from: "ggould"
...I wish I was half my age, and could just hang out in GGP all day long chillin' out.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Hope you made it. The majority of the crowd WAS your age and then some. There were some downright elderly folk there. I applaud one and all.
Post by: ggould on October 30, 2005, 09:39:09 PM
Quote from: "Alicat"
I watched a lot of it on the streaming video. Some of it downright cool, some pretty lame, but I kind of liked the whole 'unreconstructed hippie' vibe anyway. Beautiful Day, Jerry Miller, Quicksilver Gold w/David Frieberg, Jefferson Starship/Family, and so on.Quote from: "ggould"...I wish I was half my age, and could just hang out in GGP all day long chillin' out.Hope you made it. The majority of the crowd WAS your age and then some. There were some downright elderly folk there. I applaud one and all.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Post by: princessofcairo on October 31, 2005, 11:06:15 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
I made it to the Chet Helms Tribal Stomp today. What a glorious, glorious day. Beautiful music, beautiful people, beautiful stuff floating all around. I wandered the whole meadow, side to side, front to back. I was up front for Blue Cheer and Paul Kantner (Volunteers, White Rabbit + more) and a few more. Wandered a bit. Hung out in the middle for It's a Beautiful Day (White Bird was splendid!) and Canned Heat (Goin up the Country, Let's Work Together +more).
There were thousands of people and it looked like a great time was had by all. This was a thousand times more enjoyable than the Bridge Benefit would have been.
sounds like a great time! i was recovering from a 4-day bender. birthday parties, halloween parties, jonathan richman, and a woman who pooped her pants at my bar. what fun!
Post by: RGMike on October 31, 2005, 11:11:28 AM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
...and a woman who pooped her pants at my bar. what fun!
er, TMI, babe, TMI.
now, if Jonathan Richman had pooped his pants...
Post by: princessofcairo on October 31, 2005, 11:15:22 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "princessofcairo"...and a woman who pooped her pants at my bar. what fun!
er, TMI, babe, TMI.
now, if Jonathan Richman had pooped his pants...
well she did it while jonathan was playing. does that count?
Post by: RGMike on October 31, 2005, 11:24:11 AM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
Quote from: "RGMike"Quote from: "princessofcairo"...and a woman who pooped her pants at my bar. what fun!
er, TMI, babe, TMI.
now, if Jonathan Richman had pooped his pants...
well she did it while jonathan was playing. does that count?
EWWWWW!
Post by: Gazoo on October 31, 2005, 10:55:37 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "princessofcairo"...and a woman who pooped her pants at my bar. what fun!
er, TMI, babe, TMI.
now, if Jonathan Richman had pooped his pants...
A road runner leaving road apples?
Or a road runner with the road runs?
I know, TMI ^ 2.
Post by: ggould on November 03, 2005, 12:22:03 PM
http://vcpractice.com/chet10-30-05/
Recent photo shoots:
Jerry Garcia Amphitheater Dedication | San Francisco 10-29-05
http://vcpractice.com/jgamph10-29-05/
Jerry Garcia Art Book Party | City Hall | San Francisco CA 10-26-05
http://www.minkindesign.com/garciabook/
Phil Lesh + Friends | Bimbo's : San Francisco, CA 10-27-05
http://vcpractice.com/lesh10-27-05/
Post by: Alicat on November 08, 2005, 09:40:17 AM
Post by: ggould on November 08, 2005, 09:41:22 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
I am so jonesin for a McCartney ticket for tonight. Any of you seeing Paul or U2 or Stones?
a friend of mine went last night, and was quite impressed.
Post by: RGMike on November 08, 2005, 09:44:10 AM
Quote from: "ggould"
Quote from: "Alicat"I am so jonesin for a McCartney ticket for tonight. Any of you seeing Paul or U2 or Stones?a friend of mine went last night, and was quite impressed.
A Foghead yesterday said she saw him in Portland, and said he was amazing; he played for nearly 3-1/2 hours.
Post by: urth on November 08, 2005, 09:52:55 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
I am so jonesin for a McCartney ticket for tonight. Any of you seeing Paul or U2 or Stones?
I've been thinking about seeing if I can scalp a ticket for U2, but otherwise, no. Will be in Chicago when the Stones are here--but that should be an EASY scalp if any of you are thinking about going, particularly if the weather is dicey.
Wow, now they've got Bonnie on KFOG, playing Mercenary, which was the penultimate song in the Boulder set just 5 minutes ago.
Post by: Alicat on November 08, 2005, 10:26:42 AM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "Alicat"I am so jonesin for a McCartney ticket for tonight. Any of you seeing Paul or U2 or Stones?
I've been thinking about seeing if I can scalp a ticket for U2, but otherwise, no. Will be in Chicago when the Stones are here--but that should be an EASY scalp if any of you are thinking about going, particularly if the weather is dicey.
Wow, now they've got Bonnie on KFOG, playing Mercenary, which was the penultimate song in the Boulder set just 5 minutes ago.
I plan to head up to SBC on Tuesday night and try for a cheap or free last minute ticket. If nothing, I'll just try to listen from outside and go home.
Paul tix are avail for tonight but at $250, I can't do it.
Post by: RGMike on November 08, 2005, 12:28:32 PM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Paul tix are avail for tonight but at $250, I can't do it.
Well, if you don't see him, you can, er, Listen To What The Man Said:
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2005/11/paul_mccartney_.html#more
Post by: RGMike on November 14, 2005, 08:08:38 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
I plan to head up to SBC on Tuesday night and try for a cheap or free last minute ticket. If nothing, I'll just try to listen from outside and go home.
Well, Joel Selvin gave them quite the rave:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2005/11/14/DDstones14.DTL
Post by: Alicat on November 14, 2005, 09:08:33 PM
Post by: RGMike on November 15, 2005, 07:40:54 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
I'm coming up solo. Any of you want to join me?
Apparently folks in Potrero Hill, Bernal Hts and Noe Valley were complaining that they could hear the music Sun nite! I didn't hear a thing. :cry:
Post by: Anonymous on November 16, 2005, 10:33:38 AM
Metallica was great. Lots of "older" folks who were a bit unnerved by them I thimk. Mick at 62 is so in shape but looking older than his age.
Ronnie and Keith looked like they were having a great time and got a lot of play time.
Mobile stage came out to the pitcher mound area so they were quite close to me for about 4 songs.
Post by: urth on November 16, 2005, 03:54:28 PM
Quote from: "Anonymous"
Nice show. I got very lucky with a ticket and it was easy. I was looking for about 10 minutes before opportunity presented itself. I was field club in the 4th row of seats above the center of the visitor dugout. I got down on the floor for a bit of a stroll but probably was not supposed to.
Metallica was great. Lots of "older" folks who were a bit unnerved by them I thimk. Mick at 62 is so in shape but looking older than his age.
Ronnie and Keith looked like they were having a great time and got a lot of play time.
Mobile stage came out to the pitcher mound area so they were quite close to me for about 4 songs.
Very nice, guest/Alicat. We could see the lights of the ballpark when we flew in over the bay a little after 6.
If you don't mind my asking, were you able to get it for a good price?
Post by: Alicat on November 16, 2005, 08:48:54 PM
Taking the train was great too. SRO up and back but I had a seat. I was home by 11:45.
Post by: Gazoo on November 17, 2005, 07:19:13 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
The face was $164 and then fees I'm sure. I paid $80 and bought the guy a few beers since we were sitting by each other. ($80 for a ticket and $40 for beer! :lol: ) I also bought a $10 souvenir pin. I had at least $130 worth of fun.
Taking the train was great too. SRO up and back but I had a seat. I was home by 11:45.
Excellent work!!
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on November 17, 2005, 09:19:42 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
The face was $164 and then fees I'm sure. I paid $80
Wow, more than half off! And still more than I would have been willing to pay! I'm getting cheap in my old age...
Post by: Alicat on November 17, 2005, 09:29:27 AM
Quote from: "Rod"
Quote from: "Alicat"The face was $164 and then fees I'm sure. I paid $80
Wow, more than half off! And still more than I would have been willing to pay! I'm getting cheap in my old age...
Ya know, I had a $40 budget but that would have got me into the upper decks. Cold and a poor view so while I was there I figured WTF, go for it. That's why I go to work everyday, earn a few dollars.
Post by: RGMike on November 29, 2005, 07:50:42 AM
Post by: Gazoo on November 29, 2005, 03:46:42 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
couldn't decide which thread to put this in... but if you saw MNF last nite you know that the Stones have been announced as this year's Super Bowl Halftime Show headliners. Surprised it took them so long.
I will send each one of you a check for $50 if they play "Sweet Neo-Con."
I'll make it $500 if they play "Cocksucker Blues."
Post by: RGMike on November 29, 2005, 09:20:25 PM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Quote from: "RGMike"couldn't decide which thread to put this in... but if you saw MNF last nite you know that the Stones have been announced as this year's Super Bowl Halftime Show headliners. Surprised it took them so long.
I will send each one of you a check for $50 if they play "Sweet Neo-Con."
I'll make it $500 if they play "Cocksucker Blues."
hahahahaha! I had the same thought about "Neo-Con".
Post by: Alicat on December 01, 2005, 08:59:49 AM
Aerosmith is coming to town. San Jose and Oakland that is. And I was just lusting after Joe Perry yesterday. Presale today, yay!
Post by: RGMike on December 07, 2005, 09:54:41 AM
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/12/07/DDG9QG3CFM1.DTL
Post by: princessofcairo on December 08, 2005, 12:05:20 PM
it went a lil' sumpin' like this:
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3015/460/0/Photo-739125.jpg
on the far left is my girl. next to me is my bro, and next to him is his girl (jungle fever runs in the fam).
fantasia opened for him - that girrrrl can sang! she did a version of aerosmith's "dream on" that totally brought down the house!!!!!!!!!
Post by: RGMike on December 08, 2005, 12:19:09 PM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
i caught a limo to the kanye west show last night. hot shit, baby. a little too staged, but, still - a really great show. he asked the peeps in the vip booth (hp pavilion) to turn off their televisions. told them to go home to watch the game.
"Kanye West doesn't care about Basketball fans"
Post by: urth on December 08, 2005, 01:11:28 PM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
i caught a limo to the kanye west show last night. hot shit, baby. a little too staged, but, still - a really great show. he asked the peeps in the vip booth (hp pavilion) to turn off their televisions. told them to go home to watch the game.
it went a lil' sumpin' like this:
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3015/460/0/Photo-739125.jpg
on the far left is my girl. next to me is my bro, and next to him is his girl (jungle fever runs in the fam).
fantasia opened for him - that girrrrl can sang! she did a version of aerosmith's "dream on" that totally brought down the house!!!!!!!!!
Yo, Princess--I get an "access denied" error at that link above. Any help?
Post by: princessofcairo on December 08, 2005, 01:15:39 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "princessofcairo"i caught a limo to the kanye west show last night. hot shit, baby. a little too staged, but, still - a really great show. he asked the peeps in the vip booth (hp pavilion) to turn off their televisions. told them to go home to watch the game.
it went a lil' sumpin' like this:
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3015/460/0/Photo-739125.jpg
on the far left is my girl. next to me is my bro, and next to him is his girl (jungle fever runs in the fam).
fantasia opened for him - that girrrrl can sang! she did a version of aerosmith's "dream on" that totally brought down the house!!!!!!!!!
Yo, Princess--I get an "access denied" error at that link above. Any help?
who loves you, baby? (http://www.ameliaray.net/kanye.jpg)
i should mention, the original caption was "is that pam grier?"
Post by: princessofcairo on December 09, 2005, 12:03:34 PM
http://www.flickr.com/photos/75396401@N00/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37814028@N00/
Post by: Gazoo on December 09, 2005, 10:38:35 PM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
The Kanye Pics are up at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/75396401@N00/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37814028@N00/
Damn!
"If you a fly gal
Get your nose done
Get a pedicure
Get your hair did"
Good lookin'!
Post by: princessofcairo on December 10, 2005, 03:13:45 PM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Quote from: "princessofcairo"The Kanye Pics are up at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/75396401@N00/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37814028@N00/
Damn!
"If you a fly gal
Get your nose done
Get a pedicure
Get your hair did"
Good lookin'!
:) thanks!
Post by: princessofcairo on January 23, 2006, 03:50:14 PM
3/28 Oakland, CA Paramount Theatre tics on sale: 2/5
Post by: Alicat on February 02, 2006, 09:23:41 PM
If Wednesday in Oakland gets bumped too it'll be a double damn.
Post by: RGMike on February 02, 2006, 09:47:36 PM
Quote from: "Alicat"
aaaaarrrrggghhhhh. I'm in PAIN. Was totally pumped up for Aerosmith Friday night and the show just got rescheduled to April 11! Someone is sick but no news who or what. Damn.
If Wednesday in Oakland gets bumped too it'll be a double damn.
Mr Tyler decided to spend the weekend at the Super Bowl copping new moves from Mick :wink:
Post by: RGMike on February 03, 2006, 12:33:09 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "Alicat"aaaaarrrrggghhhhh. I'm in PAIN. Was totally pumped up for Aerosmith Friday night and the show just got rescheduled to April 11! Someone is sick but no news who or what. Damn.
If Wednesday in Oakland gets bumped too it'll be a double damn.
Mr Tyler decided to spend the weekend at the Super Bowl copping new moves from Mick :wink:
FYI Ali, Cheap Trick will be replacing Lenny Kravitz as the opening act, per Brad Kava in today's Merc.
Brad also says Blondie and the re-formed Cars (with Todd Rundgren subbing for Ric Ocasek) are touring together this summer. One reader comment on Brad's blog called Todd "Toad Rugburn". I didn't think anybody hated Todd...
Post by: mshray on February 03, 2006, 03:37:46 PM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
who's going to see donald fagen (http://"http://www.donaldfagen.com")?!?!?!?!
3/28 Oakland, CA Paramount Theatre tics on sale: 2/5
I want to go!!
Post by: Anonymous on February 03, 2006, 04:34:30 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
I didn't think anybody hated Todd...
XTC kinda did. (Legend does, they were no longer on speaking terms with TR by the time Skylarking was done.)
Post by: Gazoo on February 03, 2006, 06:15:37 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
the Supremes' Mary Wilson gets a rave from the Chron for her cabaret show at the Plush Room:
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/12/07/DDG9QG3CFM1.DTL
I don't think I ever told you all my Mary Wilson story.
My first-ever NYC cab ride was in the fall of 1999 in the company of my college friend Ed and his soon-to-be-wife Cheryl, who were visiting me from CT. We got in and -- to the novelty of me and apparently Ed and Cheryl as well -- a garbly prerecorded track started playing through speakers in the back that went something like this: "Hi! This is Mary Wilson of the Supremes, thanking you for riding in a New York City Cab. (some stuff about seat belts) So be sure to Stop! In the Name of Safety!"
An awestruck silence.
Ed: "Wow, she sounded BAD."
Cheryl: "Was she reading that with a muffin in her mouth?"
(drum roll, please)
Me: "Stop! In the Name of Pastry!"
Post by: princessofcairo on February 04, 2006, 01:14:49 PM
Quote from: "mshray"
Quote from: "princessofcairo"who's going to see donald fagen (http://"http://www.donaldfagen.com")?!?!?!?!
3/28 Oakland, CA Paramount Theatre tics on sale: 2/5
I want to go!!
tics go on sale tomorrow morning!!!
Post by: Gazoo on February 07, 2006, 08:19:45 AM
WEDNESDAY 2.8
Poco + Steve Forbert
B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 237 W 42nd, 212-997-4144.
8pm, $25-29.
Dude, it’s yacht rock! Poco weren’t always that way—they started out as progenitors of the SoCal country-rock movement of the ’70s, then, as most did, mellowed out further as the decade progressed. The puerile will giggle that their latest album is titled Bareback at Big Sky, but they and opening longtime guitar folkie Steve Forbert are consummate professionals who’ll give both the hits and the misses their best.
THURSDAY 2.9
Aimee Mann + Chuck Prophet
Town Hall, 123 W 43 rd, 212-840-2824
8pm, $25-35.
Mann might not be in the best of spirits as she absorbs the unexpected loss of her brother-in-law, actor Chris Penn, but one hopes the power of song will help get her through; and indeed, there’s much power to be found in her Forgotten Arm album as well as in the output of unheralded guitar genius Chuck Prophet. An inspired pairing.
FRIDAY 2.10
Jefferson Starship: ‘Jefferson Airplane Galactic Reunion’
North Fork Theatre, Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, NY, 516-334-0800
8pm.
The last time the touring aircraft of Kantner, Balin, et al. touched down in the NYC area, they played three-hour sets two straight nights. Not bad for a crew of sixtysomethings. Balin isn’t around this time, but Country Joe McDonald and G-Dead pianist Tom Constanten are, ensuring less late-’70s MOR and more hippie shakes.
TUESDAY 2.14
Tom Jones
Nokia Theatre Times Square, 1515 Bway, 212-930-1950
8pm, thru Feb 15, $65-85.
The Nokia venue might not be big enough to hold the still-booming voice and presence of His Tomness. The sexbomb continues his unpredictable recording career with wildly incongruous duets while his live shows remain thrillers to the MILF set and beyond. He can cover anything, and has, so expect the kitsch’n’sink, and then some.
Post by: mshray on February 07, 2006, 08:23:37 AM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
Quote from: "mshray"Quote from: "princessofcairo"who's going to see donald fagen (http://"http://www.donaldfagen.com")?!?!?!?!
3/28 Oakland, CA Paramount Theatre tics on sale: 2/5
I want to go!!
tics go on sale tomorrow morning!!!
Hey Princess, didja get 'em? How many are going?
I'm psyched.
Post by: RGMike on February 07, 2006, 08:36:58 AM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
It's a good week for live music in NYC. As I scribbled for this week's Voice:
Jefferson Starship: ‘Jefferson Airplane Galactic Reunion’
North Fork Theatre, Westbury Music Fair.
Yikes, they're playing Westbury Music Fair? I didn't think that was still in existence -- one of the original "theater-in-the-round" venues. I saw Randy Travis there in '89, with a then-unknown opening act named Clint Black.
"kitsch’n’sink" -- LOL! did you coin that?
"Ah think ah bettah DANCE now!"
Post by: Alicat on February 07, 2006, 08:38:43 PM
If one of you is interested in the rescheduled Aerosmith San Jose show on April 11, let me know. My friend who was going can't make it on the 11th so I'll either get a refund or it will be me, Bob, and you!
Post by: Gazoo on February 08, 2006, 07:33:48 AM
THURSDAY 2.16
Livingston Taylor
Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette, 212-239-6200
7pm, $20.
His nephew Ben (James’s son) played the Bowery the night before, so don’t be surprised if this intimate show becomes yet another Taylor family affair. A Berklee music instructor when not performing, Liv sounds a whole lot like James, just as simple and serene, and tonight promotes a new indie album, There You Are Again.
TUESDAY 2.21
O’Death + Nicole Schneit + LD Beghtol and the New Criticism
Pete’s Candy Store, 709 Lorimer St, Bklyn, 718-302-3770.
9pm.
O’Death? O’noshedidnt. Civil War shanty-punk hootenanny, if you need it. But the night’s redeemed by LD Beghtol’s band, who I’ll accommodate and file under “Experimental Countrypolitan Deathpop” next to Bobby Goldsboro. The New Criticism tunesmiths are diverse as vaudeville and twice as clever, utilizing any number of genres, instruments, and approaches. With Nicole Schneit.
TUESDAY 2.21
Jenny Owen Youngs + Jessie Murphy + Rachel Loshak
Living Room, 154 Ludlow, 212-533-7235
8pm.
Murphy’s February residency with newfound bandmate Jamie Stellini bears fruit: Fellow indiepop avenger Jenny Owen Youngs is on board every Tuesday this month as well, offering material like “Fuck Was I” (as in, thinking) that’s far more interesting lyrically than musically. Same goes for the briskly orchestral Rachel Loshak, whose tunes are pleasant but samey and safe.
Post by: Alicat on February 09, 2006, 08:58:56 AM
Post by: RGMike on February 09, 2006, 09:08:44 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Can one of you lead me to a picture of Joel Selvin? My friend thinks he was in front of us at Aerosmith last night and I'm curious. More deets on the show later
ask and ye shall receive:
(http://www.rocksbackpages.com/furniture/writers/selvin.jpg)
Post by: urth on February 09, 2006, 09:48:50 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "Alicat"Can one of you lead me to a picture of Joel Selvin? My friend thinks he was in front of us at Aerosmith last night and I'm curious. More deets on the show later
ask and ye shall receive:
(http://www.rocksbackpages.com/furniture/writers/selvin.jpg)
You might want to mentally subtract some hair and add a few pounds and wrinkles--I think that shot is at least 10 years old. He sat in front of us at the Costello show at the Paramount last year and he looked sort of like that, just older.
Post by: Gazoo on February 09, 2006, 10:07:48 AM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "RGMike"Quote from: "Alicat"Can one of you lead me to a picture of Joel Selvin? My friend thinks he was in front of us at Aerosmith last night and I'm curious. More deets on the show later
ask and ye shall receive:
(http://www.rocksbackpages.com/furniture/writers/selvin.jpg)
You might want to mentally subtract some hair and add a few pounds and wrinkles--I think that shot is at least 10 years old. He sat in front of us at the Costello show at the Paramount last year and he looked sort of like that, just older.
Hell, he looked 10 years older than that pic when I met him 10 years ago!
(Actually, closer to 8: I visited him in '97 or '98 when I expressed interest in the Sly & the Family Stone oral-history bio he was then working on. Dude's got a jukebox in his kitchen.
Post by: Alicat on February 09, 2006, 08:50:29 PM
I liked Lenny Kravitz. I started with dinner at Francesco's so made it to the show late. Lenny was late starting too so it worked out. Near the end he walked through the crowd singing, all the way around the arena. He was shaking hands and being friendly. Stopped and posed for pictures with people. I got to pat him on the back like in a "good job" kind of way. He had a very young trumpet player who walked by after the set and he signed my ticket and chatted a bit. His female drummer rocked.
OK. Now the WAIT for Steven Tyler and Co. who were flying in from LA. Idiots. Took forever. The wait between sets was like an hour or more and the freakin crowd did the WAVE about six times around the place. First time I've experienced the wave at a rock show. Weird. They finally got started about 10:20-10:30. They are so HOT. Not in an icky old like Mick way but in a they still got the moves kind of way. Steven is looking craggy and a bit creepy but what the hell. I think there was a fleeting resemblance to Keith. When Steven started out he was wearing a pair of sunglasses and looked like Jim Morrison. He then flung those down into the crowd, about 20 feet from me. Later he was close by again (there were two stages on the left and right of front center that came out to center court which brought him to me) and playing harmonica and leaning out into the crowd. Some guy held up a cup of beer which Steven put his fingers into the tasted it. When finishing the song, he motioned to beer guy to come forward with the cup. He reached out and dropped his harmonica into the suds. Sweet Emotion was great. Guitarist, bass player I guess, Tom, showcased his talent and I got to watch Mr. Tylers booty about 20 feet in front of me while singing "just a shakin' your ass". OK, it was meaningful to me. He also put on quite a show with some woman up one of the side ramps. On to Joe Perry. Hubba bubba. I think he waxes because his chest is tooo smooooth. He put on a great show. I did not like one of his singles that he did because the lyrics were stupid. I can overlook that. He made good crowd contact but never close enough to me. Damn. He finished the show with his shirt off (YAY!), guitar on ground, whipping his shirt against the strings and it sounded just fine.
Must be a timing issue in Oakland because after a late arrival, they only played until 12. I expected more. Also, what's up with cameras at shows now? They're allowed? Maybe because everyone (except me) seems to have one as part of their cell phone? Lots of picture taking and vendors were selling disposable cameras if you wanted them. I was feeling cursed for not having mine and thinking I'll not have such a good vantage point for the San Jose show in April. If I had taken pics, they would have been awesome.
Overall, even though the band played to the crowd and were more touchy feely and accessible than I have ever witnessed, they were tight and played well. The sound in Oakland is so much better than San Jose or SBC or Shoreline. No more to say. I've probably grossed you out with too much damn they're HOT! But they are!
Post by: RGMike on February 09, 2006, 09:33:57 PM
(http://www.aerosmith.com/road_scenes/GOSTourEnd/TN/Shirtless%20Joe%20Perry%20with%20Roger%20Clemens.jpg)
That's him with Roger Clemens who I WISH was shirtless...
Post by: Alicat on February 09, 2006, 09:39:53 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
closest I could come to a shirtless Joe Perry pic:
(http://www.aerosmith.com/road_scenes/GOSTourEnd/TN/Shirtless%20Joe%20Perry%20with%20Roger%20Clemens.jpg)
That's him with Roger Clemens who I WISH was shirtless...
I'd mow you down on my way to get BOTH of them! :wink:
I neglected to mention in my rave above that Joe had on boots with SPURS. Yeeee hawww!
Post by: princessofcairo on February 10, 2006, 10:50:46 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
He had a very young trumpet player who walked by after the set and he signed my ticket and chatted a bit. His female drummer rocked.
guy with black hair, skinny, wearing a tight t-shirt, no big bicep muscles? that was probably my buddy, michael leonhart.
and, yes, cindy blackman is a drumming god!
Post by: Alicat on February 10, 2006, 01:52:19 PM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
Quote from: "Alicat"He had a very young trumpet player who walked by after the set and he signed my ticket and chatted a bit. His female drummer rocked.
guy with black hair, skinny, wearing a tight t-shirt, no big bicep muscles? that was probably my buddy, michael leonhart.
and, yes, cindy blackman is a drumming god!
He was really nice. ABout 19. Don't know about his hair....We chatted because he was wearing a red (I think) Yankees hat. He took the hat off and explained it was not because he was a big fan but to cover the cap thing he had on that was smoothing or training his hair to go back. He was slenderinsh I guess.
I'd like to see/hear more of Cindy's work. Wish I could rock on the drums.
Post by: princessofcairo on February 10, 2006, 02:08:23 PM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Quote from: "princessofcairo"Quote from: "Alicat"He had a very young trumpet player who walked by after the set and he signed my ticket and chatted a bit. His female drummer rocked.
guy with black hair, skinny, wearing a tight t-shirt, no big bicep muscles? that was probably my buddy, michael leonhart.
and, yes, cindy blackman is a drumming god!
He was really nice. ABout 19. Don't know about his hair....We chatted because he was wearing a red (I think) Yankees hat. He took the hat off and explained it was not because he was a big fan but to cover the cap thing he had on that was smoothing or training his hair to go back. He was slenderinsh I guess.
I'd like to see/hear more of Cindy's work. Wish I could rock on the drums.
no, my friend is in his 30s. but he looks like he's 19. except his hair recedes a bit. at one point, he was the youngest person to win a grammy.
i can send you some cindy blackman. just let me know which email addy to use.
Post by: Alicat on February 10, 2006, 10:00:31 PM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
Quote from: "Alicat"Quote from: "princessofcairo"Quote from: "Alicat"He had a very young trumpet player who walked by after the set and he signed my ticket and chatted a bit. His female drummer rocked.
I'd like to see/hear more of Cindy's work. Wish I could rock on the drums.
i can send you some cindy blackman. just let me know which email addy to use.
try the hotmail addy. I have sbc but only if hotmail doesn't work.
Post by: RGMike on February 16, 2006, 12:26:21 PM
Post by: Gazoo on February 18, 2006, 03:19:04 PM
(TC and Country Joe)
Paul, Diana, Darby, Slick, Chris, David, Linda,
Volunteers all
Pooneil all
Lather Diana
Fat Angel Paul
Sally go 'rond the Roses Diana
White Rabbit Darby
Triad Diana/Darby
Get Together David
Shadowlands Diana/Darby
Hyperdrive Diana/Darby
Better laying Down Darby
Harp Tree Lament David
Rock me Baby Linda
Loser David
Sketches of China Paul/Diana
Silver Spoon Diana
Pride of Man David
Lawman Darby
Jane David
Other Side of this Life All
Birdland Jam Slick
Mona David
Diana into We can be Together All
Encores:
Crown of Creation All
Somebody to Love All
Post by: urth on February 28, 2006, 10:07:21 AM
A couple of notable covers: The Remains' Don't Look Back, Eight Miles High, and a version of Robyn's ex-band the Soft Boys' I Wanna Destroy You, dedicated to "George and Condi and Karl Rove and Ari Fleisher and Paul Wolfowitz and..."
Tonight's show at Thee Parkside promises to be a bit, umm, looser, if past performances are any indication.
Post by: RGMike on February 28, 2006, 10:17:01 AM
Quote from: "urth"
A couple of notable covers: The Remains' Don't Look Back, Eight Miles High, and a version of Robyn's ex-band the Soft Boys' I Wanna Destroy You, dedicated to "George and Condi and Karl Rove and Ari Fleisher and Paul Wolfowitz and..."
Littler Steven has been playing the Soft Boys' "I Wanna Destroy You" lately, as it's on that Children of Nuggets box.
Post by: urth on March 01, 2006, 05:19:00 PM
First off, if you're not sure who the Minus 5 are, they have sort of become an REM side project, consisting of Peter Buck and REM sidemen Scott McCaughey and Bill Rieflin, as well as Seattle mainstay John Ramberg (ex-Model Rockets). However, McOi is definitely the leader of this merry band, as it started more as a Young Fresh Fellow side project and just evolved into their REM affiliation since Buck moved to Seattle in the 90s.
There are also a constantly rotating cast of guest musicians that pitch in as well, including Ken Stringfellow and Jon Auer from the Posies, John Wesley Harding, Robyn Hitchcock, various members of Wilco and the Decemberists, and just about anyone else who happens to be hanging around.
So down to last night's gig: as much as the night before had stuck to the standard opening band repertoire (mostly stuff from the new album, a few older things, and a cover or two), last night's show deviated from that. They did do a few newer songs but a good chunk of the set was either older songs from their catalog or covers primarily pulled from the 60s and 70s. To wit:
The set opened with Eat At Home, from McCartney's Ram album. Talk about your songs you NEVER expected to hear anyone cover. A couple of songs later, Johnny Cash's I Still Miss Someone made an appearance. A few songs after that, a letter-perfect version of the Fab Four's You Can't Do That. At this point my memory of the proper sequence gets fuzzy, but throughout the course of the set we heard the Soft Boys' Give It To the Soft Boys (dedicated to R. Hitchcock, who was nowhere to be seen), The Ballad of John and Yoko, the Undertones' Teenage Kicks (intro'd as John Peel's favorite song), the Standells' Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White, and two Flamin' Groovies tunes featuring ex-Groovie Roy Loney on lead vox--one was Teenage Head, the other I wasn't able to place. I'm pretty sure there were one or two other covers to be heard, but I was kind of getting into my cups by that point and so have to plead faulty memory (not like any of you would have any trouble believing that from yours truly). At any rate, the evening was well worth sacrificing the sleep I didn't get, although my head this morning would have argued to the contrary.
ETA: Almost forgot, they also did the Sonics' Strychnine. Yeah, it was "all Nuggets, all the time" down at Thee Olde Parkside last night.
If anyone cares, here's a friend's take on last night's proceedings:
http://haggis_buffet.blogspot.com/2006/03/music-geek-night-out.html
Post by: princessofcairo on March 08, 2006, 12:48:44 PM
Post by: Alicat on March 11, 2006, 11:31:39 PM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Jefferson Starship's latest go-round hit B.B. King's last night. Strangely, I felt no urge to go (and this was before I knew I'd be working late last night). But damn: I missed "Harp Tree Lament"! AND "Sketches of China"! (Though that'll only register for two or three of you.) From the JS website:
(TC and Country Joe)
Paul, Diana, Darby, Slick, Chris, David, Linda,
Volunteers all
Pooneil all
Lather Diana
Fat Angel Paul
Sally go 'rond the Roses Diana
White Rabbit Darby
Triad Diana/Darby
Get Together David
Shadowlands Diana/Darby
Hyperdrive Diana/Darby
Better laying Down Darby
Harp Tree Lament David
Rock me Baby Linda
Loser David
Sketches of China Paul/Diana
Silver Spoon Diana
Pride of Man David
Lawman Darby
Jane David
Other Side of this Life All
Birdland Jam Slick
Mona David
Diana into We can be Together All
Encores:
Crown of Creation All
Somebody to Love All
Quick! Fly back to California. The lovely Cache Creek resort and casino is hosting none other than the aformentioned group.
JEFFERSON STARSHIP
& The Jefferson Galactic Family Reunion
in Club 88
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of
Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead, Quicksilver & 'The San Francisco Sound"
Club 88
Event Center
with
PAUL KANTNER, MARTY BALIN, DAVID FREIBERG, TOM CONSTANTEN, SLICK AGUILAR, CHRIS SMITH, PRAIRIE PRINCE, DIANA MANGANO
March 18, 8pm
I saw the Cache Creek directions and boy o boy is that in an out of the way spot!
Post by: urth on March 12, 2006, 11:09:37 AM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
beth hart on tour with jeff beck (http://bethhart.com/index2.htm). no info on jeff beck's site yet, but they will be at the warfield on 4 april.
From the Beth Hart website:
"Now, Forty years later he is doing his First American Tour in Ten Years."
Somebody needs a refresher on the correct use of capitalization.
</ testycopyeditmode>
Post by: ggould on March 12, 2006, 11:54:27 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Quote from: "Gazoo"Jefferson Starship's latest go-round hit B.B. King's last night. Strangely, I felt no urge to go (and this was before I knew I'd be working late last night). But damn: I missed "Harp Tree Lament"! AND "Sketches of China"! (Though that'll only register for two or three of you.) From the JS website:
(TC and Country Joe)
Paul, Diana, Darby, Slick, Chris, David, Linda,
Volunteers all
Pooneil all
Lather Diana
Fat Angel Paul
Sally go 'rond the Roses Diana
White Rabbit Darby
Triad Diana/Darby
Get Together David
Shadowlands Diana/Darby
Hyperdrive Diana/Darby
Better laying Down Darby
Harp Tree Lament David
Rock me Baby Linda
Loser David
Sketches of China Paul/Diana
Silver Spoon Diana
Pride of Man David
Lawman Darby
Jane David
Other Side of this Life All
Birdland Jam Slick
Mona David
Diana into We can be Together All
Encores:
Crown of Creation All
Somebody to Love All
Quick! Fly back to California. The lovely Cache Creek resort and casino is hosting none other than the aformentioned group.
JEFFERSON STARSHIP
& The Jefferson Galactic Family Reunion
in Club 88
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of
Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead, Quicksilver & 'The San Francisco Sound"
Club 88
Event Center
with
PAUL KANTNER, MARTY BALIN, DAVID FREIBERG, TOM CONSTANTEN, SLICK AGUILAR, CHRIS SMITH, PRAIRIE PRINCE, DIANA MANGANO
March 18, 8pm
I saw the Cache Creek directions and boy o boy is that in an out of the way spot!
Holy crap! Harp Tree Lament? Sketches of China? Do you know which "Loser" David sang? There's a famous Garcia song of that title.
Post by: princessofcairo on March 12, 2006, 02:05:08 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "princessofcairo"beth hart on tour with jeff beck (http://bethhart.com/index2.htm). no info on jeff beck's site yet, but they will be at the warfield on 4 april.
From the Beth Hart website:
"Now, Forty years later he is doing his First American Tour in Ten Years."
Somebody needs a refresher on the correct use of capitalization.
</ testycopyeditmode>
maybe It is Olde english?
;)
Post by: Gazoo on March 12, 2006, 05:46:11 PM
Quote from: "ggould"
Holy crap! Harp Tree Lament? Sketches of China? Do you know which "Loser" David sang? There's a famous Garcia song of that title.
I'm afraid I have no idea -- they didn't do that when I saw them, and I'm sure I have never heard it either way.
But man, I wish I could go to the upcoming show. And as Chris Smith is the keyboardist in the current touring unit, it would appear that your offlist suspicions are correct and they're working with no bass player at all. Funny that I managed to not notice that detail when I saw them.
Post by: ggould on March 12, 2006, 07:27:16 PM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Quote from: "ggould"Holy crap! Harp Tree Lament? Sketches of China? Do you know which "Loser" David sang? There's a famous Garcia song of that title.I'm afraid I have no idea -- they didn't do that when I saw them, and I'm sure I have never heard it either way.
But man, I wish I could go to the upcoming show. And as Chris Smith is the keyboardist in the current touring unit, it would appear that your offlist suspicions are correct and they're working with no bass player at all. Funny that I managed to not notice that detail when I saw them.
well, someone should mention that I'm available as a bass player for local gigs!
Post by: urth on March 13, 2006, 05:08:02 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "princessofcairo"beth hart on tour with jeff beck (http://bethhart.com/index2.htm). no info on jeff beck's site yet, but they will be at the warfield on 4 april.
From the Beth Hart website:
"Now, Forty years later he is doing his First American Tour in Ten Years."
Somebody needs a refresher on the correct use of capitalization.
</ testycopyeditmode>
Crappy grammar aside, anyone here going to see El Becko this time thru? I'm probably going to do the usher thing but would really like to see him one more time before one of us dies.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on March 13, 2006, 05:10:42 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "urth"Quote from: "princessofcairo"beth hart on tour with jeff beck (http://bethhart.com/index2.htm). no info on jeff beck's site yet, but they will be at the warfield on 4 april.
From the Beth Hart website:
"Now, Forty years later he is doing his First American Tour in Ten Years."
Somebody needs a refresher on the correct use of capitalization.
</ testycopyeditmode>
Crappy grammar aside, anyone here going to see El Becko this time thru? I'm probably going to do the usher thing but would really like to see him one more time before one of us dies.
I'm considering the idea... Must be 15 years or so since I saw him last.
Anyone else?
Post by: Gazoo on March 13, 2006, 07:28:42 PM
Quote from: "urth"
I'm probably going to do the usher thing.
I didn't think he was your type:
(http://blogs.sohh.com/atlanta/archives/usher.jpg)
Post by: princessofcairo on March 14, 2006, 02:48:38 AM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Quote from: "urth"I'm probably going to do the usher thing.
I didn't think he was your type:
(http://blogs.sohh.com/atlanta/archives/usher.jpg)
funny: i page down every time there are new posts (so i read up from the bottom), so i saw gaz's response before i read urth's...and i seriously thought urth would rather spend his ducats on usher tics. ahhh...the power of suggestion.
Post by: RGMike on March 18, 2006, 11:26:54 AM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/03/18/DDGH5HPLKP1.DTL
Post by: RGMike on March 22, 2006, 08:49:16 AM
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2006/03/aerosmith_wont_.html
Post by: Alicat on March 22, 2006, 09:06:30 AM
On the bright side, I can get a refund and bank about $300 that would have been spent.
Post by: RGMike on March 30, 2006, 07:47:06 AM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/03/30/DDG6THVIFE1.DTL
Post by: Davefish on March 30, 2006, 08:17:41 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Joel Selvin says nice things about Donald Fagen's show. But he only played ONE song from the new album? WTF?
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/03/30/DDG6THVIFE1.DTL
PoC, Yessongs and I were at the show. It was odd to only hear one tune from the new album, and it was a weird one. Here's the setlist:
Here at the Western World
Green Flower Street
The Nightfly
New Frontier
Maxine
Home at last
Black Cow
The Goodbye Look
Third World Man
Countermoon
Misery & The Blues
Bright Nightgown
Black Friday
(Encore)
Pretzel Logic
Viva Rock n Roll
Note that he played 5 of the 8 songs on The Nightfly which I thought was odd too, though it is a great album. He did a new arrangement of the TotHC "Here at the Western World", but it was so loud I couldn't tell what they were doing. They got the sound adjusted better after that, but it was a weak start, I thought. It was a short show, but a good performance.
Post by: RGMike on April 06, 2006, 12:48:14 PM
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2006/04/review_queen_in.html
Post by: Alicat on April 06, 2006, 10:38:22 PM
Post by: Alicat on April 10, 2006, 07:00:51 PM
Elvis C and Allen Toussaint
Buddy Guy and Robert Cray
Willie Nelson & Family
Tony Bennett
Emmylou
Post by: ggould on April 10, 2006, 07:38:54 PM
Quote from: "Alicat"
I just got the 2006 Mtn Winery schedule. Bunch of shows on my list and Bob doesn't want to go to more than two. Anyone interested in
Elvis C and Allen Toussaint
Buddy Guy and Robert Cray
Willie Nelson & Family
Tony Bennett
Emmylou
Is Boz playing again this year?
Post by: Alicat on April 10, 2006, 08:58:03 PM
Quote from: "ggould"
Quote from: "Alicat"I just got the 2006 Mtn Winery schedule. Bunch of shows on my list and Bob doesn't want to go to more than two. Anyone interested in
Elvis C and Allen Toussaint - June 21
Buddy Guy and Robert Cray - Aug 15
Willie Nelson & Family - Aug 31
Tony Bennett - Sept 9
Emmylou - Oct 4
Is Boz playing again this year?
July 29/30. That's one Bob said he'd go to with me. Saturday.
Post by: princessofcairo on April 11, 2006, 12:09:23 PM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Quote from: "ggould"Quote from: "Alicat"I just got the 2006 Mtn Winery schedule. Bunch of shows on my list and Bob doesn't want to go to more than two. Anyone interested in
Elvis C and Allen Toussaint - June 21
Buddy Guy and Robert Cray - Aug 15
Willie Nelson & Family - Aug 31
Tony Bennett - Sept 9
Emmylou - Oct 4
Is Boz playing again this year?
July 29/30. That's one Bob said he'd go to with me. Saturday.
if i'm here, maybe i'll see you there! remind me in july, if you can. i'm off to amsterdam for two months next week!
Post by: Gazoo on April 11, 2006, 12:16:36 PM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
Quote from: "Alicat"Quote from: "ggould"Quote from: "Alicat"I just got the 2006 Mtn Winery schedule. Bunch of shows on my list and Bob doesn't want to go to more than two. Anyone interested in
Elvis C and Allen Toussaint - June 21
Buddy Guy and Robert Cray - Aug 15
Willie Nelson & Family - Aug 31
Tony Bennett - Sept 9
Emmylou - Oct 4
Is Boz playing again this year?
July 29/30. That's one Bob said he'd go to with me. Saturday.
if i'm here, maybe i'll see you there! remind me in july, if you can. i'm off to amsterdam for two months next week!
WILL SHE CRACK 3,000 POSTS BEFORE SHE GOES??!!??
Post by: urth on April 11, 2006, 12:22:08 PM
Quote from: "Alicat"
I just got the 2006 Mtn Winery schedule. Bunch of shows on my list and Bob doesn't want to go to more than two. Anyone interested in
Elvis C and Allen Toussaint
Buddy Guy and Robert Cray
Willie Nelson & Family
Tony Bennett
Emmylou
I'm sure those would all be good, but the only think I'd consider is the Elvis/Toussaint show, and I just got tickets for the Paramount show. But you should def. check that one out--it promises to be a good 'un.
Post by: ggould on April 11, 2006, 07:00:30 PM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
Quote from: "Alicat"if i'm here, maybe i'll see you there! remind me in july, if you can. i'm off to amsterdam for two months next week!Quote from: "ggould"July 29/30. That's one Bob said he'd go to with me. Saturday.Quote from: "Alicat"I just got the 2006 Mtn Winery schedule. Bunch of shows on my list and Bob doesn't want to go to more than two. Anyone interested inIs Boz playing again this year?
Elvis C and Allen Toussaint - June 21
Buddy Guy and Robert Cray - Aug 15
Willie Nelson & Family - Aug 31
Tony Bennett - Sept 9
Emmylou - Oct 4
KFOG Presale goes on tomorrow at 10AM keyword is "diverse"
Post by: Alicat on April 12, 2006, 10:46:09 AM
Sweet seats for the Doobs. OK for Boz.
Post by: RGMike on April 26, 2006, 01:12:39 PM
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2006/04/review_jimmy_bu.html#more
Post by: urth on April 26, 2006, 04:34:06 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
per Brad Kava's review of Jimmy Buffett's show at Shoreline, Bill Payne of Little Feat is playing in the Coral Reefer Band these days. Apparently they did a cover of "Dixie Chicken".
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2006/04/review_jimmy_bu.html#more
Don't think this is the first time Payne has been out with the Buffett. And he has a knack of getting heavyweights to join up as temporary Reefers. I saw Buffett a couple of times in the 80s, and recall seeing both Duck Dunn and the Meters' George Porter on bass at various times, and also Sam Clayton on percussion, another Feat-ured player.
While I'm thinking of it, a friend brought to my attention last week this reunion that's playing Mountain Winery in September. It's billed as "James Gang Rides Again with Joe Walsh, Jimmy Fox, Dale Peters" which I would love to see were it not for the pound of flesh they're asking for tickets. Top price is $125 and that's before service charges. The cheap seats are $55--but of course, those are sold out. Joe learned his lessons well during his time with the Eagles (who, admittedly, would be getting even more).
Details here. http://www.themountainwinery.com/schedule/schedule.html
Post by: Alicat on May 07, 2006, 10:12:41 AM
Post by: mshray on May 08, 2006, 10:10:52 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Roger Waters just went on sale. Any of you planning to go, Oct 10? Looks to be a Tuesday night 8pm show which is kind of wicked.
He supposed to be playing Dark Side... all the way through. So I'm kinda tempted.
Post by: urth on May 08, 2006, 10:50:49 AM
Quote from: "mshray"
Quote from: "Alicat"Roger Waters just went on sale. Any of you planning to go, Oct 10? Looks to be a Tuesday night 8pm show which is kind of wicked.
He supposed to be playing Dark Side... all the way through. So I'm kinda tempted.
Top-end seats are just under two bills. Pass.
Post by: RGMike on May 18, 2006, 07:34:57 PM
Friday, June 23, 2006 - Beacon Theatre; New York, NY
An all-star benefit concert will attempt to cover the massive medical expenses of rock legend Arthur Lee who was diagnosed in February with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML). Unfortunately, he has no medical insurance, already has medical bills in excess of $100,000 and is facing a probable bone marrow transplant.
The incredible lineup at press time includes Robert Plant, Ryan Adams, Ian Hunter, Nils Lofgren, Yo La Tengo, Garland Jeffreys, and Flashy Python & The Body Snatchers (featuring Alec Ounsworth of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah). A host of other significant artists are expected to be added in the coming weeks. In addition to hopefully solving a major financial crisis, this concert will shine a long-overdue spotlight on the hugely influential but greatly underappreciated music of one of the truly innovative and influential rock artists of all-time.
Bid now to see this amazing event and help a worthy cause!
Post by: ggould on May 18, 2006, 08:02:32 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Check this out -- tix are available by auction only. I was unaware that Arthur Lee was ill:
Friday, June 23, 2006 - Beacon Theatre; New York, NY
An all-star benefit concert will attempt to cover the massive medical expenses of rock legend Arthur Lee who was diagnosed in February with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML). Unfortunately, he has no medical insurance, already has medical bills in excess of $100,000 and is facing a probable bone marrow transplant.
The incredible lineup at press time includes Robert Plant, Ryan Adams, Ian Hunter, Nils Lofgren, Yo La Tengo, Garland Jeffreys, and Flashy Python & The Body Snatchers (featuring Alec Ounsworth of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah). A host of other significant artists are expected to be added in the coming weeks. In addition to hopefully solving a major financial crisis, this concert will shine a long-overdue spotlight on the hugely influential but greatly underappreciated music of one of the truly innovative and influential rock artists of all-time.
Bid now to see this amazing event and help a worthy cause!
Sad news indeed. I have been fortunate to see Love a couple of times, but missed out on the Forever Changes tour every time. I seemed to be out of town when he came by. I do have the DVD and the CD though.
There's a lower-class benefit at the Whiskey for only $40!
Post by: RGMike on May 19, 2006, 01:54:13 PM
The bad news: He's doing it under the auspices of David Gest, aka the former Mr Liza Minnelli...
Post by: Gazoo on May 19, 2006, 07:55:30 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
The good news: Smokey Robinson is doing a big-ass world tour to celebrate his 50th Anniv in showbiz.
The bad news: He's doing it under the auspices of David Gest, aka the former Mr Liza Minnelli...
Dionne Warwick did something very similar last fall. I guess it was successful enough to get Gest back in the game. :roll:
Post by: princessofcairo on May 21, 2006, 05:32:35 AM
Post by: RGMike on May 26, 2006, 07:53:33 AM
Post by: Alicat on June 07, 2006, 10:21:34 PM
Post by: ggould on June 08, 2006, 12:14:52 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
KFOG is giving away T-Bone tix for the Mtn. Winery show this Friday. You pay $0.75 convenience fee and $2.50 to print ticket at home. Password is winery. That's one way to sell out a show!that will be a great show
Post by: Alicat on June 11, 2006, 10:21:10 AM
DJ Mike Realm did all the between act sound and video. He's pretty cool.
Fun show.
Post by: RGMike on June 11, 2006, 12:22:44 PM
http://upcoming.org/event/60953/
I mean, WTF?
Post by: ggould on June 11, 2006, 08:32:27 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
I know that Gaz is a Rufus Wainwright fan, so maybe he can explain why this is supposed to be a good idea:
http://upcoming.org/event/60953/
I mean, WTF?
At school, we're supposed to admonish kids who use the "that's so gay" phrase. Yes, when these homophobic, racist kids say that, it's not usually a nice thing. In the comments to people were making about this concert, the same phrase is used, and it seems more appropriate. Know what I'm trying to say?
Post by: RGMike on June 11, 2006, 08:48:40 PM
Quote from: "ggould"
Quote from: "RGMike"I know that Gaz is a Rufus Wainwright fan, so maybe he can explain why this is supposed to be a good idea:
http://upcoming.org/event/60953/
I mean, WTF?
At school, we're supposed to admonish kids who use the "that's so gay" phrase. Yes, when these homophobic, racist kids say that, it's not usually a nice thing. In the comments to people were making about this concert, the same phrase is used, and it seems more appropriate. Know what I'm trying to say?
Yes, absolutely.
The folks discussing the concert are using the phrase literally, because it IS, like, the gayest thing ever. To kids the phrase is an abstraction that means "bad", "gross", or a variety of other things.
Post by: Gazoo on June 12, 2006, 07:56:51 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
I know that Gaz is a Rufus Wainwright fan, so maybe he can explain why this is supposed to be a good idea:
http://upcoming.org/event/60953/
I mean, WTF?
Not a big fan, actually -- I loved "April Fools" and like many of his melodies, but his voice doesn't do much for me and his divatude is tedious. His ego being what it is, I wouldn't be surprised if this idea was born out of the relative commercial failures of Want One and Want Two: "They thought those albums were too gay? They haven't seen NOTHING yet!"
Then again, maybe he just loves the songs. Or then again again, maybe this is all just to piss Daddy off. (Loudon and Rufus, they don't get along so well.)
Post by: princessofcairo on June 14, 2006, 10:42:20 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
I know that Gaz is a Rufus Wainwright fan, so maybe he can explain why this is supposed to be a good idea:
http://upcoming.org/event/60953/
I mean, WTF?
er...that is soooooo gay. wow. but it sounds like fun! i just saw lorna luft in an episode of "murder, she wrote." i wonder if she'll like the show!
Post by: RGMike on June 15, 2006, 11:51:44 AM
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/06/15/DDGUGJDKFC1.DTL
Post by: RGMike on June 15, 2006, 12:24:09 PM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
Quote from: "RGMike"I know that Gaz is a Rufus Wainwright fan, so maybe he can explain why this is supposed to be a good idea:
http://upcoming.org/event/60953/
I mean, WTF?
er...that is soooooo gay. wow. but it sounds like fun! i just saw lorna luft in an episode of "murder, she wrote." i wonder if she'll like the show!
actually, Lorna was IN the show, doing a duet of "After You've Gone" with La Rufus. His sister and mom (Kate McGarrigle) pitched in too. Got a rave in the Times today -- "a tour de force of politically empowering performance art".
Whatever. :roll:
Post by: princessofcairo on June 16, 2006, 02:23:02 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "princessofcairo"Quote from: "RGMike"I know that Gaz is a Rufus Wainwright fan, so maybe he can explain why this is supposed to be a good idea:
http://upcoming.org/event/60953/
I mean, WTF?
er...that is soooooo gay. wow. but it sounds like fun! i just saw lorna luft in an episode of "murder, she wrote." i wonder if she'll like the show!
actually, Lorna was IN the show, doing a duet of "After You've Gone" with La Rufus. His sister and mom (Kate McGarrigle) pitched in too. Got a rave in the Times today -- "a tour de force of politically empowering performance art".
Whatever. :roll:
that lorna is such a coat-tailer. :)
Post by: RGMike on June 19, 2006, 11:42:12 AM
This Sat (6/24) at the Sleep Train/Concord Pavilion:
"Old School Funkfest Reunion" featuring...
Morris Day & The Time
Average White Band
Brothers Johnson
Con Funk Shun
Doug E. Fresh
E.U.
Everybody do da Butt!
Post by: urth on June 26, 2006, 11:15:14 AM
Post by: Gazoo on June 26, 2006, 11:36:38 AM
Quote from: "urth"
a surprise guest appearance from Warren Cucurullo
whose "other" career has, um, taken off . . .
Post by: RGMike on June 26, 2006, 11:51:21 AM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Quote from: "urth"a surprise guest appearance from Warren Cucurullo
whose "other" career has, um, taken off . . .
I didn't know what that meant either, so here from Wikipedia:
Cuccurullo, long known to fans to have a vigorous and exhibitionist personality, took the plunge into adult print in 2000, appearing in a nude photo spread in Brazilian gay publication, G magazine.
In July of 2001, he relaunched his fan club website, adding additional members-only sections that included sexually explicit material, music downloads, a chat room, Q&A section, and message board. Later that year, he became rather well-known for creating the "Rock Rod," a self-modeled dildo that sold through the manufacturer's website and in adult stores.
In the summer of 2002, he purchased a Santa Monica, California, Italian restaurant called Via Veneto. It has become a Los Angeles-area hotspot and a favorite with celebrities. Around the same time as the restaurant purchase, he became involved with a Vietnamese woman. Shortly after this, he decided to remove all adult material from his website.
Late in the summer of 2003, he experienced a spiritual epiphany after a serious illness and returned to focusing on music full time. His recent projects, while still mostly guitar-based, are designed to be a trip through diverse musical styles and his new views on life. Collaborating with a variety of partners, he has three as-yet-unreleased projects: a concept album titled N'Liten Up, Chicanery (with vocalist Neil Carlill), and Playing With Tongues, a musical reunion with drummer Terry Bozzio.
Post by: Alicat on June 26, 2006, 12:31:33 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "Gazoo"Quote from: "urth"a surprise guest appearance from Warren Cucurullo
whose "other" career has, um, taken off . . .
Later that year, he became rather well-known for creating the "Rock Rod," a self-modeled dildo that sold through the manufacturer's website and in adult stores.
hmmmmm. Interesting business op if not already being done. Dildo's molded after specific people. Joe Perry maybe? A whole line of hot rockers, sports icons.......
Post by: Gazoo on June 26, 2006, 12:34:01 PM
Post by: RGMike on June 26, 2006, 12:43:17 PM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Quote from: "RGMike"Quote from: "Gazoo"Quote from: "urth"a surprise guest appearance from Warren Cucurullo
whose "other" career has, um, taken off . . .
Later that year, he became rather well-known for creating the "Rock Rod," a self-modeled dildo that sold through the manufacturer's website and in adult stores.
hmmmmm. Interesting business op if not already being done. Dildo's molded after specific people. Joe Perry maybe? A whole line of hot rockers, sports icons.......
Porns stars did it long ago, actually.
Post by: urth on June 26, 2006, 12:58:15 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "Alicat"Quote from: "RGMike"Quote from: "Gazoo"Quote from: "urth"a surprise guest appearance from Warren Cucurullo
whose "other" career has, um, taken off . . .
Later that year, he became rather well-known for creating the "Rock Rod," a self-modeled dildo that sold through the manufacturer's website and in adult stores.
hmmmmm. Interesting business op if not already being done. Dildo's molded after specific people. Joe Perry maybe? A whole line of hot rockers, sports icons.......
Porns stars did it long ago, actually.
Cynthia Plastercaster is sitting on a gold mine.
Although not literally, one hopes.
Post by: RGMike on June 26, 2006, 01:01:25 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Cynthia Plastercaster is sitting on a gold mine.
Although not literally, one hopes.
*RIMSHOT!*
Post by: Alicat on July 11, 2006, 11:40:02 PM
Post by: urth on July 12, 2006, 10:03:11 PM
Then the night after is Sonic Youth @ the 'Mo. They aren't my favorite band, but they're a group I need to check in with now and again. It's been a few years since the last time I did, and I'm getting the feeling they might be getting to the end of their run, so I dug deep and I'm going.
Then in about 3 weeks, World Party is doing the Fillmore behind a 6-year old release that finally found a label in the US, and the following night retro-pop rockers Redd Kross are hitting Slims. A great live act if there ever was one.
Post by: Alicat on July 12, 2006, 11:45:58 PM
Quote from: "urth"
My summer concert calendar is finally showing signs of life. Tomorrow night I'm seeing one of my heroes, Ray Davies, @ the Warfield. I hear he's doing a generous helping of Kinks material, and if I get to hear a tenth of the songs I'm dreaming of, I'll be quite happy.
Then the night after is Sonic Youth @ the 'Mo. They aren't my favorite band, but they're a group I need to check in with now and again. It's been a few years since the last time I did, and I'm getting the feeling they might be getting to the end of their run, so I dug deep and I'm going.
Then in about 3 weeks, World Party is doing the Fillmore behind a 6-year old release that finally found a label in the US, and the following night retro-pop rockers Redd Kross are hitting Slims. A great live act if there ever was one.
Sounds good. You're a lot more progressive than I am. I'm set up through October. Invited to Pearl Jam but just can't quite get up for coming to the Civic for it. Like their current energy but still not into them enuf. Do have Boz and Doobs at Mtn Winery and RHCP in Oakland. Wrapping up with Roger Waters in Oct and then hopefully a good Bridge benefit. Thinking about Tom Petty at the Greek but can't $$$ commit.
Post by: RGMike on July 13, 2006, 07:39:41 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Quote from: "urth"My summer concert calendar is finally showing signs of life. Tomorrow night I'm seeing one of my heroes, Ray Davies, @ the Warfield. I hear he's doing a generous helping of Kinks material, and if I get to hear a tenth of the songs I'm dreaming of, I'll be quite happy.
Then the night after is Sonic Youth @ the 'Mo. They aren't my favorite band, but they're a group I need to check in with now and again. It's been a few years since the last time I did, and I'm getting the feeling they might be getting to the end of their run, so I dug deep and I'm going.
Then in about 3 weeks, World Party is doing the Fillmore behind a 6-year old release that finally found a label in the US, and the following night retro-pop rockers Redd Kross are hitting Slims. A great live act if there ever was one.
Sounds good. You're a lot more progressive than I am. I'm set up through October. Invited to Pearl Jam but just can't quite get up for coming to the Civic for it. Like their current energy but still not into them enuf. Do have Boz and Doobs at Mtn Winery and RHCP in Oakland. Wrapping up with Roger Waters in Oct and then hopefully a good Bridge benefit. Thinking about Tom Petty at the Greek but can't $$$ commit.
Hey Ali, are you going to "KC's Disco Party" at Concord, I mean Sleep Train Pavilion? Sat Aug 5th:
KC/Sunshine Band
Gloria Gaynor
Sister Sledge
Tavares
Get DOWN!
Post by: Gazoo on July 13, 2006, 09:29:27 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Went to the Nine Inch Nails show Saturday. Sometimes I just don't learn. I remember more about a bartender and the interesting people than I do about the music. It was a fab night.
I'd call that a VERY successful night. Though Trent Reznor really has an impressive physique these days.
Post by: urth on July 13, 2006, 09:38:31 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Quote from: "urth"My summer concert calendar is finally showing signs of life. Tomorrow night I'm seeing one of my heroes, Ray Davies, @ the Warfield. I hear he's doing a generous helping of Kinks material, and if I get to hear a tenth of the songs I'm dreaming of, I'll be quite happy.
Then the night after is Sonic Youth @ the 'Mo. They aren't my favorite band, but they're a group I need to check in with now and again. It's been a few years since the last time I did, and I'm getting the feeling they might be getting to the end of their run, so I dug deep and I'm going.
Then in about 3 weeks, World Party is doing the Fillmore behind a 6-year old release that finally found a label in the US, and the following night retro-pop rockers Redd Kross are hitting Slims. A great live act if there ever was one.
Sounds good. You're a lot more progressive than I am. I'm set up through October. Invited to Pearl Jam but just can't quite get up for coming to the Civic for it. Like their current energy but still not into them enuf. Do have Boz and Doobs at Mtn Winery and RHCP in Oakland. Wrapping up with Roger Waters in Oct and then hopefully a good Bridge benefit. Thinking about Tom Petty at the Greek but can't $$$ commit.
Thanks, although I guess "progressive" is a relative term--of all the bands I listed, World Party is the "newest"--and they debuted in '86. I was considering the Petty show too, but like you, can't commit those kinds of $ for one show. Now if I were to hit a "pick-a-pair" contest or some such thing, no problem.
Post by: Alicat on July 13, 2006, 09:48:32 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "Alicat"Quote from: "urth"My summer concert calendar is finally showing signs of life. Tomorrow night I'm seeing one of my heroes, Ray Davies, @ the Warfield. I hear he's doing a generous helping of Kinks material, and if I get to hear a tenth of the songs I'm dreaming of, I'll be quite happy.
Then the night after is Sonic Youth @ the 'Mo. They aren't my favorite band, but they're a group I need to check in with now and again. It's been a few years since the last time I did, and I'm getting the feeling they might be getting to the end of their run, so I dug deep and I'm going.
Then in about 3 weeks, World Party is doing the Fillmore behind a 6-year old release that finally found a label in the US, and the following night retro-pop rockers Redd Kross are hitting Slims. A great live act if there ever was one.
Sounds good. You're a lot more progressive than I am. I'm set up through October. Invited to Pearl Jam but just can't quite get up for coming to the Civic for it. Like their current energy but still not into them enuf. Do have Boz and Doobs at Mtn Winery and RHCP in Oakland. Wrapping up with Roger Waters in Oct and then hopefully a good Bridge benefit. Thinking about Tom Petty at the Greek but can't $$$ commit.
Hey Ali, are you going to "KC's Disco Party" at Concord, I mean Sleep Train Pavilion? Sat Aug 5th:
KC/Sunshine Band
Gloria Gaynor
Sister Sledge
Tavares
Get DOWN!
Get down indeed. Concord is too far for me and Bob would NEVER consider the line up.
Post by: mshray on July 13, 2006, 09:50:47 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Sounds good. You're a lot more progressive than I am. I'm set up through October. Invited to Pearl Jam but just can't quite get up for coming to the Civic for it. Like their current energy but still not into them enuf. Do have Boz and Doobs at Mtn Winery and RHCP in Oakland. Wrapping up with Roger Waters in Oct and then hopefully a good Bridge benefit. Thinking about Tom Petty at the Greek but can't $$$ commit.
Can I take your place at the Pearl Jam show? Pretty please?
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on July 13, 2006, 12:19:38 PM
Quote from: "mshray"
Quote from: "Alicat"Sounds good. You're a lot more progressive than I am. I'm set up through October. Invited to Pearl Jam but just can't quite get up for coming to the Civic for it. Like their current energy but still not into them enuf. Do have Boz and Doobs at Mtn Winery and RHCP in Oakland. Wrapping up with Roger Waters in Oct and then hopefully a good Bridge benefit. Thinking about Tom Petty at the Greek but can't $$$ commit.
Can I take your place at the Pearl Jam show? Pretty please?
I think I'm springing for Petty -- KFOG has a pre-sale thing tomorrow.
Also, me and some buddies are planning on Robin Trower at the Filmore, 7/28.
Post by: Alicat on July 13, 2006, 10:30:42 PM
Quote from: "mshray"
Quote from: "Alicat"Sounds good. You're a lot more progressive than I am. I'm set up through October. Invited to Pearl Jam but just can't quite get up for coming to the Civic for it. Like their current energy but still not into them enuf. Do have Boz and Doobs at Mtn Winery and RHCP in Oakland. Wrapping up with Roger Waters in Oct and then hopefully a good Bridge benefit. Thinking about Tom Petty at the Greek but can't $$$ commit.
Can I take your place at the Pearl Jam show? Pretty please?
My friend has tix for all shows. If one's still avail, I'll let her know I know someone who'd like to go.
Post by: RGMike on July 17, 2006, 08:50:13 AM
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2006/07/review_lauryn_h.html#more
Post by: princessofcairo on July 17, 2006, 09:03:18 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Lauryn Hill in a small club: Brad Kava Liked her; the audience... not so much.
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2006/07/review_lauryn_h.html#more
sounds just awful. and¨"san jose losers?" ahem.
i don´t agree with this:
Hard jazz and Afro pop would have been the last thing you expected to hear from the woman who graced Time Magazine's cover in 1999 like a fashion model, and that in itself speaks volumes of an artist who is willing to take the biggest risks to present her vision.
seems like exactly the way she´d be headed...don´t they all badu out eventually?
Post by: Gazoo on July 17, 2006, 09:06:27 AM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
seems like exactly the way she´d be headed...don´t they all badu out eventually?
Exactly. In fact, word has it that Jermaine Jackson has recorded a cautionary song about just this very topic, titled "Word to the Badu."
Post by: RGMike on July 17, 2006, 09:07:16 AM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
Quote from: "RGMike"Lauryn Hill in a small club: Brad Kava Liked her; the audience... not so much.
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2006/07/review_lauryn_h.html#more
sounds just awful. and¨"san jose losers?" ahem.
i don´t agree with this:
Hard jazz and Afro pop would have been the last thing you expected to hear from the woman who graced Time Magazine's cover in 1999 like a fashion model, and that in itself speaks volumes of an artist who is willing to take the biggest risks to present her vision.
seems like exactly the way she´d be headed...don´t they all badu out eventually?
as long as she doesn't change her name to "lauryn.hill"
Post by: princessofcairo on July 17, 2006, 09:12:27 AM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Quote from: "princessofcairo"seems like exactly the way she´d be headed...don´t they all badu out eventually?
Exactly. In fact, word has it that Jermaine Jackson has recorded a cautionary song about just this very topic, titled "Word to the Badu."
it´s in times like these i wish i didn´t remember bbd´s song, "word to the mutha." jermaine??? now that i need to hear. ha!
i don´t get the lauryn.hill reference.
Post by: RGMike on July 17, 2006, 09:15:57 AM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
i don´t get the lauryn.hill reference.
india.arie
Post by: RGMike on July 17, 2006, 09:16:47 AM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Quote from: "princessofcairo"seems like exactly the way she´d be headed...don´t they all badu out eventually?
Exactly. In fact, word has it that Jermaine Jackson has recorded a cautionary song about just this very topic, titled "Word to the Badu."
ROTFL!
Post by: princessofcairo on July 17, 2006, 09:21:56 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
i don´t get the lauryn.hill reference.
india.arie
ah, right...i´d forgotten about that flash in the pan.
Post by: Gazoo on July 17, 2006, 09:25:57 AM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
Quote from: "RGMike"Quote from: "princessofcairo"
i don´t get the lauryn.hill reference.
india.arie
ah, right...i´d forgotten about that flash in the pan.
Actually, her new album debuted at #1 last week. NYC's forgotten about her, but she's still HUGE in Atlanta.
Post by: princessofcairo on July 21, 2006, 09:35:16 AM
(http://www.ameliaray.net/bela/bela1.jpg)
(http://www.ameliaray.net/bela/bela2.jpg)
(http://www.ameliaray.net/bela/bela3.jpg)
http://www.ameliaray.net/bela/vic1.mpg
http://www.ameliaray.net/bela/vic2.mpg
i hope those work.
Post by: princessofcairo on July 26, 2006, 10:02:39 AM
Post by: Sassafrass on July 26, 2006, 10:25:02 AM
:)
Post by: princessofcairo on July 26, 2006, 10:27:34 AM
Quote from: "Sassafrass"
Because not only did she rock the house but she was breathtakingly beautiful.
:)
yeah, yeah, rub it in.
Post by: RGMike on July 26, 2006, 10:36:37 AM
Quote from: "Sassafrass"
Because not only did she rock the house but she was breathtakingly beautiful.
:)
welcome, sassy!
Post by: Sassafrass on July 26, 2006, 03:02:36 PM
Post by: urth on July 26, 2006, 05:06:43 PM
Quote from: "Sassafrass"
Thanks! A hello to all! Finally had time at work to pop in and say hello.
Greetings and welcome! Are you a friend of the Princess's, or just a fellow Dan fan?
Post by: Alicat on July 26, 2006, 08:13:51 PM
Quote from: "Sassafrass"
Thanks! A hello to all! Finally had time at work to pop in and say hello.
Welcome!
Post by: ggould on July 26, 2006, 08:59:33 PM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
http://www.ameliaray.net/bela/vic2.mpg
Ain't he just awesome? And a nice guy too!
Post by: Sassafrass on July 26, 2006, 09:14:17 PM
Post by: princessofcairo on July 27, 2006, 12:18:51 PM
Quote from: "Sassafrass"
Ma' bestest friend in da' whole wide world. Why I knew her when she was still in the tummy. Oh, ya... and we're kin too.
aw, shucks...
Post by: Alicat on July 28, 2006, 03:25:22 PM
Post by: Alicat on July 30, 2006, 09:18:25 AM
He looked good and voice was good.
Can't remember most of it but sure he did
Georgia, Hercules, Jojo, Lido, Breakdown Dead Ahead, and Slow Dancer I think.
Post by: ggould on July 30, 2006, 05:09:41 PM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Boz was very good last night. I only recognized about four of the songs but it was all good. He had two female singers and one did Street Life with Boz and band backing her up instrumentally.
He looked good and voice was good.
Can't remember most of it but sure he did
Georgia, Hercules, Jojo, Lido, Breakdown Dead Ahead, and Slow Dancer I think.
I flaked on going to the James Hunter show last night! From a Boz fan list, I got this extra info:
Quote from: "Jan"
My pleasure. Until you hear from someone who wrote the official set list down, I can tell you that Boz added "Hercules" and "What Do You Want the Girl To Do" to the usual Lowdown, Lido, JoJo, Slow Dancer...
Shane Theriot - lead guitar
Paul Nagel - piano
Richard Patterson - bass
Eric Crystal - sax
Khari Parker - drums
Dave Scott - trumpet
Monet and Barbara Wilson
Post by: princessofcairo on July 31, 2006, 01:16:46 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Not together.
that's too bad. what a bill that would be!
Post by: princessofcairo on July 31, 2006, 01:17:46 AM
Quote from: "ggould"
Quote from: "Alicat"Boz was very good last night. I only recognized about four of the songs but it was all good. He had two female singers and one did Street Life with Boz and band backing her up instrumentally.
He looked good and voice was good.
Can't remember most of it but sure he did
Georgia, Hercules, Jojo, Lido, Breakdown Dead Ahead, and Slow Dancer I think.
I flaked on going to the James Hunter show last night! From a Boz fan list, I got this extra info:Quote from: "Jan"My pleasure. Until you hear from someone who wrote the official set list down, I can tell you that Boz added "Hercules" and "What Do You Want the Girl To Do" to the usual Lowdown, Lido, JoJo, Slow Dancer...
Shane Theriot - lead guitar
Paul Nagel - piano
Richard Patterson - bass
Eric Crystal - sax
Khari Parker - drums
Dave Scott - trumpet
Monet and Barbara Wilson
monet is awesome! and boz always looks good!
Post by: RGMike on August 03, 2006, 09:50:37 PM
Was listening to Bonnie Simmons' show earlier on KPFA, and she announced that this year's annual "Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival" in GGPark will be a 3-day affair rather than the usual 2. And the Friday afternoon program is being billed as "Elvis Costello & Friends"!!! That's Friday Oct. 6th. Mark yer calendars and take a vacation day -- how 'bout a Club Outing?
Post by: urth on August 03, 2006, 10:32:24 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Here's some cool news:
Was listening to Bonnie Simmons' show earlier on KPFA, and she announced that this year's annual "Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival" in GGPark will be a 3-day affair rather than the usual 2. And the Friday afternoon program is being billed as "Elvis Costello & Friends"!!! That's Friday Oct. 6th. Mark yer calendars and take a vacation day -- how 'bout a Club Outing?
Just when I was thinking they couldn't make that extravaganza any better--they've done just that. I'll be putting in a PTO request in the morning. Fab news indeed--thanks, Mike!
Post by: Alicat on August 03, 2006, 11:03:15 PM
Post by: RGMike on August 13, 2006, 07:14:31 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "RGMike"Here's some cool news:
Was listening to Bonnie Simmons' show earlier on KPFA, and she announced that this year's annual "Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival" in GGPark will be a 3-day affair rather than the usual 2. And the Friday afternoon program is being billed as "Elvis Costello & Friends"!!! That's Friday Oct. 6th. Mark yer calendars and take a vacation day -- how 'bout a Club Outing?
Just when I was thinking they couldn't make that extravaganza any better--they've done just that. I'll be putting in a PTO request in the morning. Fab news indeed--thanks, Mike!
Just wanted to mention this show again. I'm definitely taking that week off, as (fingers crossed) The A's may be playing some first-round playoff games that week. (Giants... probably not. :roll: ) And I'll definitely go to Elvis & Friends thing -- perfect October weather in the park, no doubt, and one assumes Friday will be less crowded than the weekend days.
Urth, did ya go to the World Party show Sat nite at GAMH?
Post by: urth on August 14, 2006, 10:38:48 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "urth"Quote from: "RGMike"Here's some cool news:
Was listening to Bonnie Simmons' show earlier on KPFA, and she announced that this year's annual "Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival" in GGPark will be a 3-day affair rather than the usual 2. And the Friday afternoon program is being billed as "Elvis Costello & Friends"!!! That's Friday Oct. 6th. Mark yer calendars and take a vacation day -- how 'bout a Club Outing?
Just when I was thinking they couldn't make that extravaganza any better--they've done just that. I'll be putting in a PTO request in the morning. Fab news indeed--thanks, Mike!
Just wanted to mention this show again. I'm definitely taking that week off, as (fingers crossed) The A's may be playing some first-round playoff games that week. (Giants... probably not. :roll: ) And I'll definitely go to Elvis & Friends thing -- perfect October weather in the park, no doubt, and one assumes Friday will be less crowded than the weekend days.
Urth, did ya go to the World Party show Sat nite at GAMH?
You can pretty much count on me being at Barely Strictly Bluegrass this year, particularly that EC day, although I haven't decided whether to take PTO or a mental health day. Your instinct about there being less of a crowd is most likely dead on, but I wouldn't bet one way or the other on the weather--the last two years I've been out there in multiple layers, including flannel, sweatshirt, fleece, and longjohns. The weather pattern this year seems to be significantly different tho, so I'm really hoping for some nice weather.
And yeah I did catch the World Party gig on Saturday. Good show and they hit Goodbye Jumbo pretty hard--only a song or two from each of their other albums but at least a half-dozen from GJ. Sweet Soul Dream was particularly inspired, as was When the Rainbow Comes. Decent crowd for a Music Hall show, about 2/3 of the house--good thing they moved it from the Fillmore, where it would have been embarassingly empty.
Post by: RGMike on August 21, 2006, 10:42:47 AM
Post by: princessofcairo on August 21, 2006, 01:30:04 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
wow, quite a lineup for Oakland Art & Soul this year: Subdudes, Calexico and Rickie Lee Jones.
three winners!
Post by: urth on August 21, 2006, 01:57:10 PM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
What's the date on that?Quote from: "RGMike"wow, quite a lineup for Oakland Art & Soul this year: Subdudes, Calexico and Rickie Lee Jones.
three winners!
Post by: RGMike on August 21, 2006, 02:12:41 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "princessofcairo"What's the date on that?Quote from: "RGMike"wow, quite a lineup for Oakland Art & Soul this year: Subdudes, Calexico and Rickie Lee Jones.
three winners!
I believe it's Sun of Labor Day wknd (9/3).
Post by: princessofcairo on August 21, 2006, 02:50:11 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "urth"Quote from: "princessofcairo"What's the date on that?Quote from: "RGMike"wow, quite a lineup for Oakland Art & Soul this year: Subdudes, Calexico and Rickie Lee Jones.
three winners!
I believe it's Sun of Labor Day wknd (9/3).
not to be confused with sun of a sailor day.
Post by: RGMike on August 23, 2006, 01:42:26 PM
http://arts.guardian.co.uk/critic/feature/0,,1687989,00.html
Post by: Alicat on August 26, 2006, 12:03:15 PM
Best show I've been to in a long time. (Almost made it to the Raiders game too but couldn't coordinate picking up the passes. Got to the parking lot at half time and it was apparently 41-1!?)
I can't talk about Mars Volta, the openers as they offended my musical senses. Just sounded noisy. I people watched pre-show. Great sound and light show. I can't remember another show which was better.
Hot guitar (John Frusciante, WOW!) and drums and great vocals melded perfectly. Some great high harmonies. Sounded like a bit of jam going on here and there, they played off each other so well. I think they enjoyed the Oakland crowd and appreciated the strong support. More old work than Stadium Arcadium but a really good mix and plenty of it.
For a nice ending, when the lights came on and I was edging my way toward the stairs, a beer-soaked $10 spot appeared beneath my feet and I snagged it. Nice and dry and spendable this morning.
Post by: Alicat on August 27, 2006, 04:41:14 PM
Opening act was nice young talent, Katie Knipp. I didn't go to my seat but watched and listened from above. She played a nice acoustic guitar and keyboards as well. Energetic.
Post by: urth on August 27, 2006, 10:15:34 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "RGMike"Here's some cool news:
Was listening to Bonnie Simmons' show earlier on KPFA, and she announced that this year's annual "Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival" in GGPark will be a 3-day affair rather than the usual 2. And the Friday afternoon program is being billed as "Elvis Costello & Friends"!!! That's Friday Oct. 6th. Mark yer calendars and take a vacation day -- how 'bout a Club Outing?
Just when I was thinking they couldn't make that extravaganza any better--they've done just that. I'll be putting in a PTO request in the morning. Fab news indeed--thanks, Mike!
The hits just keep on coming.
It hasn't been promoted much yet, but the evening of that Elvis gig in the park, T-Bone Burnett is doing a show at the GAMH. And while there's no mention or promise of any guests showing up, I'd be very surprised if someone didn't drop in, what with all the other artists coming thru town for HSB that weekend. Hell, Emmylou Harris will get up and sing with just about anyone, and EC and T-Bone worked together on the Cold Mountain soundtrack--I'd be thrilled to see either of them turn up.
I picked up my tickets tonight--$35 apiece and money well spent, imo. It's seated, so there'll be a limited number of tix available.
Oh, and a few more details on who'll be in EC's band for the gig in the park, from the Bill Kirchen newsletter:
“Oct 6, Bill will be playing with Elvis Costello at the
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in San Francisco.
The band will be Elvis, Bill, Austin DeLone,
Pete Thomas and Davey Faragher with
guest appearances by Emmylou Harris and Gillian Welch.
The festival will be in its fifth year, a wonderful and free
weekend extravaganza of roots music. Elvis was so taken
with the title of Bill's upcoming Proper Records release
that he has, for this one show, named the band after it.
Soooo..... It's Friday, October 6th at 4 PM in
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, Elvis Costello and
The Hammer Of The Honky-Tonk Gods! Be there.
Being square is not an option."
Post by: ggould on August 27, 2006, 10:28:57 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Oh, and a few more details on who'll be in EC's band for the gig in the park, from the Bill Kirchen newsletter:
“Oct 6, Bill will be playing with Elvis Costello at the
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in San Francisco.
The band will be Elvis, Bill, Austin DeLone,
Pete Thomas and Davey Faragher with
guest appearances by Emmylou Harris and Gillian Welch.
The festival will be in its fifth year, a wonderful and free
weekend extravaganza of roots music. Elvis was so taken
with the title of Bill's upcoming Proper Records release
that he has, for this one show, named the band after it.
Soooo..... It's Friday, October 6th at 4 PM in
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, Elvis Costello and
The Hammer Of The Honky-Tonk Gods! Be there.
Being square is not an option."
I have to say this is an incredible combination. Bill Kirchen is a god-like Tele player, and the combination of him and Elvis has enormous potential!
Post by: RGMike on August 28, 2006, 07:34:28 AM
Quote from: "ggould"
Quote from: "urth"Oh, and a few more details on who'll be in EC's band for the gig in the park, from the Bill Kirchen newsletter:
“Oct 6, Bill will be playing with Elvis Costello at the
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in San Francisco.
The band will be Elvis, Bill, Austin DeLone,
Pete Thomas and Davey Faragher with
guest appearances by Emmylou Harris and Gillian Welch.
The festival will be in its fifth year, a wonderful and free
weekend extravaganza of roots music. Elvis was so taken
with the title of Bill's upcoming Proper Records release
that he has, for this one show, named the band after it.
Soooo..... It's Friday, October 6th at 4 PM in
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, Elvis Costello and
The Hammer Of The Honky-Tonk Gods! Be there.
Being square is not an option."
I have to say this is an incredible combination. Bill Kirchen is a god-like Tele player, and the combination of him and Elvis has enormous potential!
Indeed this is awesome. I read the other day that Linda Ronstadt is supposed to be appearing Sat or Sun -- but I also read somewhere that her fall tour was acncelled due to emergency surgery of some kind, so who knows?
Post by: urth on September 01, 2006, 12:56:18 AM
I could continue gushing but I gotta get some sleep. Tomorrow's gonna suck at work. Cheers, mates!
Post by: Alicat on September 01, 2006, 09:43:35 AM
Quote from: "urth"
Just got home from one of the most amazing rock & roll shows I've seen in a good while (well, since the Zappa Plays Zappa show anyway). Radio Birdman, and Australian band that's been around since the 70s was at the Music Hall tonight, and OH MY F***ING GOD, do they rock. Loud, fast, hook-filled. Sort of surf-garage-protopunk. Their first time ever in the States, Truly a great show. Joe, they're at Irving Plaza a week from Friday (9/8). If you can make it, go. And take earplugs.
I could continue gushing but I gotta get some sleep. Tomorrow's gonna suck at work. Cheers, mates!
Sounds worthy of a listen.
http://www.radio-birdman.com/
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on September 01, 2006, 12:20:09 PM
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/09/01/DDG3BKS9AN1.DTL&type=music
Post by: RGMike on September 01, 2006, 12:30:13 PM
Quote from: "Rod"
I didn't see anyone else had posted this, Aidin Vaziri's review of the Idol show. I'm not really a fan of Vaziri's self-indulgence usually, but he's pretty good when shooting fish in a barrel. Love the line about the best part of "Patience".
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/09/01/DDG3BKS9AN1.DTL&type=music
"Former roller-skating waitress Kellie Pickler might [play on a stage this big again], but judging by the little red bustier she wore while singing Bonnie Raitt's "Something to Talk About," it would have to involve some kind of pole" LOL!
I was unaware until today that winner Taylor Hicks has appropriated the phrase "Soul Patrol" -- his followers call themselves that, apparently. Sheesh. Google "soul patrol" and you get hundreds of pics of him. Utterly frightening.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on September 01, 2006, 03:39:21 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "Rod"I didn't see anyone else had posted this, Aidin Vaziri's review of the Idol show. I'm not really a fan of Vaziri's self-indulgence usually, but he's pretty good when shooting fish in a barrel. Love the line about the best part of "Patience".
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/09/01/DDG3BKS9AN1.DTL&type=music
"Former roller-skating waitress Kellie Pickler might [play on a stage this big again], but judging by the little red bustier she wore while singing Bonnie Raitt's "Something to Talk About," it would have to involve some kind of pole" LOL!
I was unaware until today that winner Taylor Hicks has appropriated the phrase "Soul Patrol" -- his followers call themselves that, apparently. Sheesh. Google "soul patrol" and you get hundreds of pics of him. Utterly frightening.
Truth is, I like Taylor. Not that he's a real star. But for what he is -- an upjumped wedding singer -- he's very good. As I've said before, he can play my local bar anytime, and it would be great. And that single they foisted on him -- just awful.
Post by: urth on September 06, 2006, 10:08:02 AM
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/38208/Lou_Reed_Antony_to_Perform_Berlin_Live
Post by: RGMike on September 06, 2006, 10:09:56 AM
Quote from: "urth"
Here's one for the "huh?!?!?" files--Lou Reed is going to be playing Berlin in.... Redwood City?!? (Sorry, Alicat--no diss to your neck of the woods, but you gotta admit, it's kind of out of character.)
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/38208/Lou_Reed_Antony_to_Perform_Berlin_Live
and then he'll fly to Berlin to premiere his new CD... oh, you're way ahead of me.
Post by: ggould on September 06, 2006, 05:25:10 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Here's one for the "huh?!?!?" files--Lou Reed is going to be playing Berlin in.... Redwood City?!? (Sorry, Alicat--no diss to your neck of the woods, but you gotta admit, it's kind of out of character.)
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/38208/Lou_Reed_Antony_to_Perform_Berlin_Live
Well, Redwood City has really changed. We went to the Little Fox recently, and the whole downtown area is really hoppin', and lots of acts come to the bigger Fox. I note Lou's playing Campbell Hall at UCSB, where I remember sleeping through lectures almost 40 years ago!
Post by: Alicat on September 06, 2006, 09:03:28 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Here's one for the "huh?!?!?" files--Lou Reed is going to be playing Berlin in.... Redwood City?!? (Sorry, Alicat--no diss to your neck of the woods, but you gotta admit, it's kind of out of character.)
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/38208/Lou_Reed_Antony_to_Perform_Berlin_Live
C'mon down for a club field trip. I live a few miles away. I've been to some fun shows at Little Fox and only once to the Fox for David Crosby w/ CPR. Very nice venue.
The area is really growing up and revitalizing. New theater opened really recently and there's a lot of good restaurants. CalTrain also stops very close by.
Post by: RGMike on September 07, 2006, 08:52:30 AM
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/entertainment/columnists/brad_kava/15459170.htm
Post by: RGMike on September 11, 2006, 09:57:24 AM
Post by: Alicat on September 13, 2006, 11:58:18 PM
The 20th Annual Bridge School Benefit Concert will be held on Saturday, October 21st at 4 pm and Sunday, October 22nd at 1 pm at the Shoreline Amphitheatre.
This year's line up includes (not necessarily in order of appearance):
Neil Young
Pearl Jam
Dave Matthews Band
Brian Wilson
Foo Fighters
Trent Reznor
Death Cab for Cutie
Gillian Welch
Devendra Banhart
plus special guests!
Tickets go on sale on Sunday, September 17th at 10 am
Post by: urth on September 14, 2006, 12:29:14 AM
Anyway, very fun show, if poorly attended--maybe 300 in the house total. But they played great anyway, seemed to be having a great time, and graced us with several cool covers, in addition to their own material:
Easy to Be Hard (3DN)
Backstreet Girl (Stones)
Starman (Bowie)
Dang Me (Roger Miller)
Seems to me there was one other, but it's escaping me (surprise, surprise).
Also opener Tim O'Reagan (yet another a Jayhawk, their drummer) covered Stealer's Wheel's fab Star.
Post by: Gazoo on September 15, 2006, 08:49:16 AM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/09/06/DDGGOKUB7N1.DTL
Hier encore . . .
Post by: princessofcairo on September 15, 2006, 09:15:00 AM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Just missed Charles Aznavour in SF but he's returning to the Mountain Winery at some point:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/09/06/DDGGOKUB7N1.DTL
Hier encore . . .
...j'avais quatre-vingts ans...
Post by: Alicat on September 17, 2006, 10:30:32 AM
Post by: Gazoo on September 17, 2006, 11:16:31 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Before I forget, went to see Minneapolis supergroup Golden Smog ("America's latest shitmakers") at the Fillmore last night. "Supergroup" because the band includes members of the Jayhawks (Gary Louris & Mark Perlman), Soul Asylum (Dan Murphy) and Run Westy Run (Kraig Johnson, now a J-hox sideman). And in the past, it's included members of the Replacements (Chris Mars), Big Star (Jody Stephens), Wilco (Jeff Tweedy, who's still sort of a member), but he's not touring with them), Honeydogs (Noah Levy) and others I'm spacing on--oh yeah, Dave Pirner, also of Soul Asylum.
Anyway, very fun show, if poorly attended--maybe 300 in the house total. But they played great anyway, seemed to be having a great time, and graced us with several cool covers, in addition to their own material:
Easy to Be Hard (3DN)
Backstreet Girl (Stones)
Starman (Bowie)
Dang Me (Roger Miller)
Seems to me there was one other, but it's escaping me (surprise, surprise).
Also opener Tim O'Reagan (yet another a Jayhawk, their drummer) covered Stealer's Wheel's fab Star.
Alicat, cool that you got the Bridge tix, I'll look forward to the report! And Urth, thanks for this; I got an email from the Bowery Ballroom heralding their show tonight here in NYC, wanted to go but was too fried (I worked about 70 hours this week between various gigs). Though maybe I should regret knowing what I missed.
Post by: urth on September 17, 2006, 11:18:45 PM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Got Bridge tix. I'm elated. Poor seat location but seats for Saturday and Sunday. :D :D
Well done. I passed on the Bridge for yet another year, but Neil seems to be getting mostly the same groups year after year, which is true again this year. With the exception of Reznor, DCFC, & Devendra Banhart, all the other acts have played at least once before--and Pearl Jam plays every other goddamn year--enough with the Pearl Jam, I say!
I'm sure any number of those bands will be great--Brian Wilson & Gillian most def, and Reznor could be interesting too.
Anyway, I went elsewhere with my concert dollars today, & grabbed tix for one of the Yo La Tengo shows that went on sale a week ago, as well as for the Meters (with the all-original lineup), both at the Fillmore. Yeah, I bit the bullet and laid out the $$ for the latter, but I have high hopes they're gonna be great. Geoff, you ever checked out George Porter Jr.? The epitome of the funky-butt bass players. It should be a great show.
Post by: RGMike on September 18, 2006, 08:23:30 AM
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/09/18/DDG2VL68U31.DTL
Post by: Gazoo on September 18, 2006, 09:45:27 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Selvin trashes Elton:
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/09/18/DDG2VL68U31.DTL
Selvin's done some great writing over the years but this line is simply unsupportable:
"his last decent album, "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy," "
Perhaps, you know, someone who dislikes a full 30 years of an artist's repertoire shouldn't be the one reviewing a show of said material, no?
Post by: RGMike on September 18, 2006, 09:53:12 AM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Quote from: "RGMike"Selvin trashes Elton:
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/09/18/DDG2VL68U31.DTL
Selvin's done some great writing over the years but this line is simply unsupportable:
"his last decent album, "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy," "
Perhaps, you know, someone who dislikes a full 30 years of an artist's repertoire shouldn't be the one reviewing a show of said material, no?
Agreed. But he's right about the toupees. Sombody as rich as EJ oughta be able to find better rugs.
Post by: mshray on September 18, 2006, 10:11:10 AM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Quote from: "RGMike"Selvin trashes Elton:
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/09/18/DDG2VL68U31.DTL
Selvin's done some great writing over the years but this line is simply unsupportable:
"his last decent album, "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy," "
Perhaps, you know, someone who dislikes a full 30 years of an artist's repertoire shouldn't be the one reviewing a show of said material, no?
I've always felt the same as Joel. Certainly CF & tBDC was the last Elton album that I purchased. Doesn't mean his career since then has sucked (he's even won an Oscar since then hasn't he?), but that he's had all of his success in something other the album category. I don't see where you can extend Selvin's line to cover all that, unless there's more text that you didn't paste. I don't see how, within the category of really decent album, you can include anything since CF & tBDC, not when it has to stack up against about 6 of his first 9 albums. Hits galore, soundtracks, musicals, Grammy's & tons of money & celebrity, absolutely. But albums???
Post by: Gazoo on September 18, 2006, 10:33:11 AM
Quote from: "mshray"
Quote from: "Gazoo"Quote from: "RGMike"Selvin trashes Elton:
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/09/18/DDG2VL68U31.DTL
Selvin's done some great writing over the years but this line is simply unsupportable:
"his last decent album, "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy," "
Perhaps, you know, someone who dislikes a full 30 years of an artist's repertoire shouldn't be the one reviewing a show of said material, no?
I've always felt the same as Joel. Certainly CF & tBDC was the last Elton album that I purchased. Doesn't mean his career since then has sucked (he's even won an Oscar since then hasn't he?), but that he's had all of his success in something other the album category. I don't see where you can extend Selvin's line to cover all that, unless there's more text that you didn't paste. I don't see how, within the category of really decent album, you can include anything since CF & tBDC, not when it has to stack up against about 6 of his first 9 albums. Hits galore, soundtracks, musicals, Grammy's & tons of money & celebrity, absolutely. But albums???
"Decent" =/= "stack up against about 6 of his first 9 albums." I agree that EJ's been far more of a singles artist since CF&TBDC, but his albums, while usually flawed and laden with filler tracks, have definitely been at least "decent." Blue Moves and Songs From the West Coast, to cite two, still hold up well.
Post by: Alicat on September 19, 2006, 10:44:31 PM
Post by: Alicat on October 02, 2006, 10:03:21 AM
GREAT show. I'm a tad hearing impaired today. It was GA and I was 6 deep center and there was no getting out. Insane people still moshing. They gotta get hurt doing that.
Post by: RGMike on October 02, 2006, 10:22:57 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
I lost my mind and drove to Concord last night for Rob Zombie and Godsmack.
GREAT show. I'm a tad hearing impaired today. It was GA and I was 6 deep center and there was no getting out. Insane people still moshing. They gotta get hurt doing that.
Were you the oldest person there? :wink:
Post by: Gazoo on October 02, 2006, 11:07:08 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "Alicat"I lost my mind and drove to Concord last night for Rob Zombie and Godsmack.
GREAT show. I'm a tad hearing impaired today. It was GA and I was 6 deep center and there was no getting out. Insane people still moshing. They gotta get hurt doing that.
Were you the oldest person there? :wink:
No, Rob Zombie was.
Alicat, kudos on maintaining your youth and not being "too old for that." 8)
Post by: Alicat on October 02, 2006, 08:03:01 PM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Quote from: "RGMike"Quote from: "Alicat"I lost my mind and drove to Concord last night for Rob Zombie and Godsmack.
GREAT show. I'm a tad hearing impaired today. It was GA and I was 6 deep center and there was no getting out. Insane people still moshing. They gotta get hurt doing that.
Were you the oldest person there? :wink:
No, Rob Zombie was.
Alicat, kudos on maintaining your youth and not being "too old for that." 8)
Thank you. There were many older than I. Rob was a little grizzled and raspy. Ghoulish/satanic video stuff going on. I stayed a bit back for that and moved up between sets.
Godsmack lightly covered AC/DC and Black Sabbath which was cool. Sully kicked ass on drums.
Post by: RGMike on October 03, 2006, 11:42:36 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Godsmack lightly covered AC/DC and Black Sabbath which was cool. Sully kicked ass on drums.
Lamont & Tonelli's sidekick plays drums???
Meanwhile, John Mayer gets no respect from Aidan Vaiziri. Anyone surprised?
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/10/03/DDGQFLFTPB1.DTL
Post by: Alicat on October 03, 2006, 08:15:24 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "Alicat"Godsmack lightly covered AC/DC and Black Sabbath which was cool. Sully kicked ass on drums.
Lamont & Tonelli's sidekick plays drums???
And sings too.
http://www.nyrock.com/interviews/1999/godsmack_int.asp
Post by: RGMike on October 03, 2006, 08:43:06 PM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Quote from: "RGMike"Quote from: "Alicat"Godsmack lightly covered AC/DC and Black Sabbath which was cool. Sully kicked ass on drums.
Lamont & Tonelli's sidekick plays drums???
And sings too.
http://www.nyrock.com/interviews/1999/godsmack_int.asp
er, OK, that's not him.
Post by: urth on October 05, 2006, 04:14:15 PM
Details here if anyone takes a mind to check it out:
http://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/
Post by: RGMike on October 05, 2006, 04:27:44 PM
Quote from: "urth"
My weekend "barely bluegrass" marathon starts tonight with Billy Bragg at the music hall. Double header tomorrow with EC & friends in the park (sorry you won't make it, Mike, but big props for showing up for your team--you too, Alicat) and then T-Bone Burnett and god knows who tomorry night, again at the Music Hall. Then a huge smorgasbord in the park all weekend--hope the forecasts of nice weather hold true. And I hope the goddamn Blue Angels stay the f*** away.
Details here if anyone takes a mind to check it out:
http://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/
I'm sorry to be missing EC, tho' with this cold I guess a few hours in the Oaktown sun is better than sitting in wet grass all afternoon. I'd've def gone to Billy Bragg at GAMH if I weren't going to SJ for the Sharks tonite. We expect a full report!
Post by: urth on October 05, 2006, 04:38:18 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
I'd've def gone to Billy Bragg at GAMH if I weren't going to SJ for the Sharks tonite. We expect a full report!
If the game's over early enough you still can. The late show (the one I'm going to) isn't sold out, and it's not supposed to start til 10:30, but I'm guessing later. But if you're still fighting that cold, I guess that might be a lot to cram into one evening.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on October 07, 2006, 12:00:06 PM
Big ol' lovefest, Tom's fan's are adoring. And he thrives on it. A few too many sing-a-longs for my taste, and a couple of his more pedestrian hits dragged (though they were almost always saved by the big finish, Mike Campbell's guitar and a wall of sound).
The Heartbreakers are a terrific band, always 3 guitars going (Tom, Mike and the other guy who Tom introduced as their human swiss army knife -- guitar, keyboards, harmonica and back-up singer (did a fine Roy Orbison imitation on the Willbury tune)), a fine piano player and the rhythm section rocked.
Turned into a fine cover band about 45 minutes in, doing "I'm a Man" and "Oh Well" impeccably.
Stevie came out, for "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" (kinda scary lookin', she would have done better just standing at the mike belting it out 7rather than her wierd looking gestures that worked better when she was younger). Then they did "Don't Do Me Like That" with Stevie on vocals, which I liked much better.
The highlight of the show might have been "It's Good to Be King" off of Wildflowers. Mike Campbell was just awesome on it, and Tom too, and it built into a truly grand finish, earned all the way.
They ended (before the encore) with my favorite Petty track, "Runnin' Down A Dream" that just tore the place down. And, to my vast satisfaction, the last song of the night was "American Girl."
Mighty damned fine.
Post by: ggould on October 07, 2006, 08:56:35 PM
Quote from: "Rod"
Turned into a fine cover band about 45 minutes in, doing "I'm a Man" and "Oh Well" impeccably.
Did they really kick it? (Oh Well)
Post by: Gazoo on October 08, 2006, 07:43:09 PM
Quote from: "Rod"
Stevie came out, for "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" (kinda scary lookin', she would have done better just standing at the mike belting it out 7rather than her wierd looking gestures that worked better when she was younger). Then they did "Don't Do Me Like That" with Stevie on vocals, which I liked much better.
Very cool! But aw, no "Needles & Pins"?
Post by: Alicat on October 11, 2006, 12:43:04 AM
Roger Waters put on a great show. Took 20 minutes to get home and almost an hour and a half to get there. He did NOT start promptly at 8 as announced. I think he was stuck in traffic too.
From Shine on Your Crazy Diamond to Another Brick in the Wall to an encore of Comfortably Numb. It was a wonderful night. My seat was dead center (WOW!) in about the 8th row. Yep. Bob's birthday gift was good for me. Everyone performed well. I'm still trying to wind down.
Bridge in two weeks, Yay! Any of you going? Haven't heard yet who special guests are.
Post by: mshray on October 11, 2006, 10:44:00 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Bridge in two weeks, Yay! Any of you going? Haven't heard yet who special guests are.
I noticed Death Cab was one.
Post by: RGMike on October 11, 2006, 10:53:55 AM
Quote from: "mshray"
Quote from: "Alicat"Bridge in two weeks, Yay! Any of you going? Haven't heard yet who special guests are.
I noticed Death Cab was one.
they're on the main bill; I think Ali means unannounced "special guests"
Quote from: "Bridge School Website"
Neil Young
Pearl Jam
Dave Matthews Band
Brian Wilson
Foo Fighters
Trent Reznor
Death Cab for Cutie
Gillian Welch
Devendra Banhart
plus special guests!
Post by: Alicat on October 16, 2006, 09:21:38 PM
Post by: Alicat on October 16, 2006, 10:25:57 PM
Post by: urth on October 17, 2006, 10:00:10 AM
Post by: mshray on October 17, 2006, 10:56:48 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
I now have two reserved Bridge tix to sell. Reply to me if you're interested.
What are the deets? I might very well be interested.
Post by: Alicat on October 17, 2006, 10:50:22 PM
Quote from: "mshray"
Quote from: "Alicat"I now have two reserved Bridge tix to sell. Reply to me if you're interested.
What are the deets? I might very well be interested.
Saturday 203V 4pm
Sunday 201 V 2pm
Face for each day (2 tix) is $181.50, you can have them cheaper or include something in partial trade in lieu of cash if need be.
I'll still be there both days as well. Up in the 200's on Saturday and got very lower level tix on Sunday.
Call me.
Post by: Alicat on October 22, 2006, 09:40:29 AM
Eddie Vedder was wondeful. Everyone was really inspired with their guitar work and drum work was great. I'm not a huge DMB fan but he was good as well.
They crowd really supported Brian Wilson who sat center stage and sang almost every Beach Boys tune imaginable. (This was good after the darker melodies fron Trent Reznor.) Big audience participation and it was they first time most everyone got up and danced and sang. While the music was still on, it appreared that he stood up and kind of abruptly walked off stage. I forget what's up with him, a previous stroke?
I'm not running full speed yet but getting prepped to do it again today. Show at 2.
Post by: Alicat on October 23, 2006, 12:17:31 AM
I saw/heard Gillian Welch tonight after missing her perform yesterday. Very good voice. Her partner was playing a guitar/violin type instrument that was awesome. Email sent to you all (Don't have your addy Dave) to view photo book online. I'll try to get a movie file onto this site another day.
yay! wooo hoooo!
work tomorrow :roll:
Post by: Alicat on November 03, 2006, 12:30:20 PM
Great concert karma placed me center in Row fu%~!ing A, AT the stage that goes up the center. (These were not my ticketed seats but everyone was so accommodating) Great people and in touching distance of Joe Perry. Shoutig distance for Vince and Tommy. Was able to stroke Joe's leg, jeans and shoe. OK. Mock me but it was sooooo damn good. Photos are phenomenal. Some are poster worthy. I'll get on ofofo this weekend. As I walked out to the parking lot, two girls recognized me from being on the "big screen." I neveer saw myself but it felt good to be recognized.
This was the first concert ever where I was so close and so excited as Aerosmith came on, that I cried. Now I "get it" when I see the fainting and crying Beatles fans. I was like Fred Sanford, clutching my heart for the big one.
Post by: princessofcairo on November 03, 2006, 02:56:49 PM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Every other concert in my entire life pales in comparison. OMFG!!! Thats about all I can keep saying after Motley Crue and Aerosmith. OMFG!
Great concert karma placed me center in Row fu%~!ing A, AT the stage that goes up the center. (These were not my ticketed seats but everyone was so accommodating) Great people and in touching distance of Joe Perry. Shoutig distance for Vince and Tommy. Was able to stroke Joe's leg, jeans and shoe. OK. Mock me but it was sooooo damn good. Photos are phenomenal. Some are poster worthy. I'll get on ofofo this weekend. As I walked out to the parking lot, two girls recognized me from being on the "big screen." I neveer saw myself but it felt good to be recognized.
This was the first concert ever where I was so close and so excited as Aerosmith came on, that I cried. Now I "get it" when I see the fainting and crying Beatles fans. I was like Fred Sanford, clutching my heart for the big one.
ha! fred sanford. i can see why! joe's still sexy. joey is still cute (can't say the same for vince neil). good lord! the abs on those men! i love the confused look on the guys face as people are groping for tyler's butt.
Post by: Alicat on November 07, 2006, 07:55:42 PM
Rolling Stones 11/6/06: 8:45 p.m. – 10:40 p.m.
Jumping Jack Flash
It's Only Rock'n Roll
Let's Spend The Night Together
She Was Hot
Dead Flowers
Streets Of Love
Bitch
Midnight Rambler
Tumbling Dice
--- Introductions
You Got The Silver (Keith)
Connection (Keith)
Under My Thumb (to B-stage)
Just My Imagination
Start Me Up
Honky Tonk Women (to main stage)
Sympathy For The Devil
Paint It Black
Brown Sugar
Satisfaction (encore)
OMFG! Check this out from their show at the Beacon last week:
http://www.iorr.org/tour05/beacon2.htm
Post by: princessofcairo on November 08, 2006, 02:28:29 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
OMFG! Check this out from their show at the Beacon last week:
http://www.iorr.org/tour05/beacon2.htm
i found a very short clip of aguilera singing with mick on youtube, but it wasn't long enough to gauge much.
Post by: Alicat on November 10, 2006, 11:45:04 PM
Post by: Gazoo on November 11, 2006, 10:59:10 AM
Post by: RGMike on November 11, 2006, 11:02:26 AM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
PHENOMENAL pics!!!
it's true -- leopards can't change their spots.
Post by: urth on November 20, 2006, 03:36:53 PM
Post by: Gazoo on November 27, 2006, 07:17:24 AM
(http://www.joeraiola.com/pages/theatre-within/lennon-page/lennon2006_01.jpg)
(http://www.joeraiola.com/pages/theatre-within/lennon-page/lennon2006_02.jpg)
http://www.joeraiola.com/pages/theatre-within/lennon-page/Lennon-pr.htm
Post by: RGMike on December 18, 2006, 08:04:11 AM
Post by: princessofcairo on December 18, 2006, 11:36:10 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
The princess will be interested to hear that Ted Neely is touring in JC Superstar (never mind that he's, er, 30 years too old for the part). He'll be in SF starting this week. And appearing opposite him as Judas: Corey Glover of Living Colour.
aaaaahhhhh!!! wow! wish i could be there. corey glover - what a great choice!!! aaaahhh!
Post by: RGMike on January 15, 2007, 08:30:14 PM
Howard Jones
Blasters
Smithereens
Gene Loves Jezebel
and (somebody tell Beej!) Sir Mix-a-Lot!
Post by: princessofcairo on January 16, 2007, 02:27:32 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
The Red Devil Lounge, where we saw the princess sing '80s covers a few years ago, is booking some interesting names lately. in the next few weeks:
Howard Jones
Blasters
Smithereens
Gene Loves Jezebel
and (somebody tell Beej!) Sir Mix-a-Lot!
yeah, they started booking some big names a couple of years ago. i don't know why anyonw would WANT to play there, though, unless they've removed that big cement pole from in front of the stage.
Post by: RGMike on February 02, 2007, 11:51:54 AM
http://www.stargreen.com/events?artist=ONCE_IN_A_LIFETIME_TOUR%2C_DAVID_ESSEX__THE_OSMONDS_DAVID_CASSIDY_SHOWADDYWADDY
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on February 07, 2007, 09:37:52 AM
Post by: RGMike on February 07, 2007, 09:53:11 AM
Quote from: "Rod"
Jefferson Starship is playing Justin Herman Plaza at noon today, for free! Paid for by Microsoft Vista and some mobile service.
We built this system
We built this system for Windows geeks...
"The band features a stellar cast of old and new players, including Jefferson Airplane founder PAUL KANTNER, Quicksilver Messenger Service founder DAVID FREIBERG, The Tubes co-founder PRAIRIE PRINCE, David Crosby guitarist SLICK AGUILAR, The Supremes’ keyboardist CHRIS SMITH, and the sensational DIANA MANGANO reprising the repertpire of the legendary GRACE SLICK who retired in 1989"
Post by: urth on February 07, 2007, 09:58:18 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "Rod"Jefferson Starship is playing Justin Herman Plaza at noon today, for free! Paid for by Microsoft Vista and some mobile service.
We built this system
We built this system for Windows geeks...
"The band features a stellar cast of old and new players, including Jefferson Airplane founder PAUL KANTNER, Quicksilver Messenger Service founder DAVID FREIBERG, The Tubes co-founder PRAIRIE PRINCE, David Crosby guitarist SLICK AGUILAR, The Supremes’ keyboardist CHRIS SMITH, and the sensational DIANA MANGANO reprising the repertpire of the legendary GRACE SLICK who retired in 1989"
I saw a promo for this in the paper last week, but the pic they ran with it was of Mickey Thomas and the Starship. Easy to confuse the two I guess, but in SF they really should know better.
Post by: mshray on February 07, 2007, 11:04:26 AM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "RGMike"Quote from: "Rod"Jefferson Starship is playing Justin Herman Plaza at noon today, for free! Paid for by Microsoft Vista and some mobile service.
We built this system
We built this system for Windows geeks...
"The band features a stellar cast of old and new players, including Jefferson Airplane founder PAUL KANTNER, Quicksilver Messenger Service founder DAVID FREIBERG, The Tubes co-founder PRAIRIE PRINCE, David Crosby guitarist SLICK AGUILAR, The Supremes’ keyboardist CHRIS SMITH, and the sensational DIANA MANGANO reprising the repertpire of the legendary GRACE SLICK who retired in 1989"
I saw a promo for this in the paper last week, but the pic they ran with it was of Mickey Thomas and the Starship. Easy to confuse the two I guess, but in SF they really should know better.
So who's going? I wonder if I could get there if I left right now?
Post by: Gazoo on February 07, 2007, 11:16:59 AM
Quote from: "mshray"
Quote from: "urth"Quote from: "RGMike"Quote from: "Rod"Jefferson Starship is playing Justin Herman Plaza at noon today, for free! Paid for by Microsoft Vista and some mobile service.
We built this system
We built this system for Windows geeks...
"The band features a stellar cast of old and new players, including Jefferson Airplane founder PAUL KANTNER, Quicksilver Messenger Service founder DAVID FREIBERG, The Tubes co-founder PRAIRIE PRINCE, David Crosby guitarist SLICK AGUILAR, The Supremes’ keyboardist CHRIS SMITH, and the sensational DIANA MANGANO reprising the repertpire of the legendary GRACE SLICK who retired in 1989"
I saw a promo for this in the paper last week, but the pic they ran with it was of Mickey Thomas and the Starship. Easy to confuse the two I guess, but in SF they really should know better.
So who's going? I wonder if I could get there if I left right now?
I'm not sure what convinced (or compelled) them to shill for M$ Vista, but I do hope someone tapes some of this . . .
Post by: urth on February 07, 2007, 11:42:05 AM
Quote from: "mshray"
Quote from: "urth"Quote from: "RGMike"Quote from: "Rod"Jefferson Starship is playing Justin Herman Plaza at noon today, for free! Paid for by Microsoft Vista and some mobile service.
We built this system
We built this system for Windows geeks...
"The band features a stellar cast of old and new players, including Jefferson Airplane founder PAUL KANTNER, Quicksilver Messenger Service founder DAVID FREIBERG, The Tubes co-founder PRAIRIE PRINCE, David Crosby guitarist SLICK AGUILAR, The Supremes’ keyboardist CHRIS SMITH, and the sensational DIANA MANGANO reprising the repertpire of the legendary GRACE SLICK who retired in 1989"
I saw a promo for this in the paper last week, but the pic they ran with it was of Mickey Thomas and the Starship. Easy to confuse the two I guess, but in SF they really should know better.
So who's going? I wonder if I could get there if I left right now?
Wish I could but I have a lunch appt at noon, so I'm going to have to miss it. Hoping the rain doesn't start--somehow I can't picture Kantner rocking it out in the rain a la Mr. Nelson on Sunday.
Post by: RGMike on February 07, 2007, 12:33:35 PM
In case you missed the story:
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2007/02/ozzfest_is_free.html
Post by: ggould on February 07, 2007, 03:56:42 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "mshray"Wish I could but I have a lunch appt at noon, so I'm going to have to miss it. Hoping the rain doesn't start--somehow I can't picture Kantner rocking it out in the rain a la Mr. Nelson on Sunday.Quote from: "urth"So who's going? I wonder if I could get there if I left right now?Quote from: "RGMike"I saw a promo for this in the paper last week, but the pic they ran with it was of Mickey Thomas and the Starship. Easy to confuse the two I guess, but in SF they really should know better.Quote from: "Rod"Jefferson Starship is playing Justin Herman Plaza at noon today, for free! Paid for by Microsoft Vista and some mobile service.We built this system
We built this system for Windows geeks...
"The band features a stellar cast of old and new players, including Jefferson Airplane founder PAUL KANTNER, Quicksilver Messenger Service founder DAVID FREIBERG, The Tubes co-founder PRAIRIE PRINCE, David Crosby guitarist SLICK AGUILAR, The Supremes’ keyboardist CHRIS SMITH, and the sensational DIANA MANGANO reprising the repertpire of the legendary GRACE SLICK who retired in 1989"
I had an execrable day in the bowels of the educational system today (High School Exit Exams) and would have liked nothing better than to be at this gig, even if Paul is shilling for the evil empire! :lol: :lol:
Post by: RGMike on February 11, 2007, 11:48:41 AM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/02/11/PKG2ONTBV81.DTL
I may have to check this out -- she's 74, who knows when/if she'll be back.
Post by: RGMike on February 16, 2007, 11:28:07 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
OMG! Petula Clark is perforing this Sat nite at the Herbst Theater in SF.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/02/11/PKG2ONTBV81.DTL
I may have to check this out -- she's 74, who knows when/if she'll be back.
I just bought the very LAST ticket (rear balcony). Full report Sat nite or Sun morning.
Post by: RGMike on February 18, 2007, 12:01:42 PM
The show was billed as "All the Hits" and she did indeed do every major US single. She opened with "Who Am I?", maybe my fave of her lesser-played songs. (Tony Hatch: underappreciated genius.) She even did "You're the One", which I'd forgotten was originally hers, an LP track that the Vogues covered and took into the Top Ten. She also did several impressive self-penned new tunes, a few Sondheim songs ("Am I Losing My Mind?", I think it's called, from Follies), and her stage "hits": a song from BloodBrothers, which she did on B'way (and which I saw in London with Kiki Dee [!] -- one of the most godawful musicals, like, ever); one from Sunset Blvd; another from Finians Rainbow. She told a few stories, made fun of Andrew Lloyd Webber (well, who hasn't?), and read a poem. In all, a very pleasant 2-1/2 hours --an hour, a 25 min intermission, and then another hour. And the audience showed her much much love. Interesting mix, a lot of straight couples in their 60s, and many many queens.
FYI, the same producers are bringing Connie Francis to the Castro Theater in 2 weeks with a 21-piece Orch. I think I'll pass on that one, but if Miss Francis is smart, she'll do a cover of ABBA's "I Do I Do I Do I Do I Do"...
Post by: RGMike on February 21, 2007, 08:54:29 AM
Post by: urth on February 21, 2007, 09:45:16 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
so, kids... who's buying Police tix on Sunday? (The show is Wed June 13th @ McAfee Coliseum.)
At those prices? Not me. I'll be fine with my memories of seeing them in an extremely echoey 1,500 seat hall in Davis in 1979, thank you.
Post by: RGMike on February 21, 2007, 12:40:29 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "RGMike"so, kids... who's buying Police tix on Sunday? (The show is Wed June 13th @ McAfee Coliseum.)
At those prices? Not me. I'll be fine with my memories of seeing them in an extremely echoey 1,500 seat hall in Davis in 1979, thank you.
In case you were hoping the Van Halen reunion might be less pricey, well -- it's been postponed indefinitely:
http://www.livedaily.com/news/Planned_Van_Halen_tour_hits_roadblock-11550.html?t=98
Post by: urth on February 21, 2007, 02:02:26 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "urth"Quote from: "RGMike"so, kids... who's buying Police tix on Sunday? (The show is Wed June 13th @ McAfee Coliseum.)
At those prices? Not me. I'll be fine with my memories of seeing them in an extremely echoey 1,500 seat hall in Davis in 1979, thank you.
In case you were hoping the Van Halen reunion might be less pricey, well -- it's been postponed indefinitely:
http://www.livedaily.com/news/Planned_Van_Halen_tour_hits_roadblock-11550.html?t=98
Sounds as though there will be plenty of other reformed bands to take up the slack. Besides Genesis (the post-Gabriel version, one assumes) and the Police, I'm hearing that the Jesus and Mary Chain and Crowded House will also be returning to action this summer.
Post by: RGMike on February 21, 2007, 02:07:04 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Crowded House will also be returning to action this summer.
it's the "Don't Dream -- It's STILL NOT OVER" Tour!
Post by: Alicat on February 22, 2007, 12:15:23 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
so, kids... who's buying Police tix on Sunday? (The show is Wed June 13th @ McAfee Coliseum.)
Can't cough up $$ for Police.
This Saturday I am headed to Oakland for Seger and looking forward to it in a mighty way. Haven't been to a show in a while and have never seen Seger.
Also succumbed to a less expensive Fall Out Boy ticket in Concord, early May.
Post by: Gazoo on February 22, 2007, 07:05:38 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Quote from: "RGMike"so, kids... who's buying Police tix on Sunday? (The show is Wed June 13th @ McAfee Coliseum.)
Can't cough up $$ for Police.
This Saturday I am headed to Oakland for Seger and looking forward to it in a mighty way. Haven't been to a show in a while and have never seen Seger.
A Voice contributor reviewed one of Seger's shows and was majorly impressed:
http://www.villagevoice.com/music/0705,freeman,75665,22.html
Post by: Alicat on February 26, 2007, 10:29:55 PM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Quote from: "Alicat"Quote from: "RGMike"so, kids... who's buying Police tix on Sunday? (The show is Wed June 13th @ McAfee Coliseum.)
Can't cough up $$ for Police.
This Saturday I am headed to Oakland for Seger and looking forward to it in a mighty way. Haven't been to a show in a while and have never seen Seger.
A Voice contributor reviewed one of Seger's shows and was majorly impressed:
http://www.villagevoice.com/music/0705,freeman,75665,22.html
I had a great time at the show. Bob's voice was very good, at least IMHO. Very geriatric crowd. Maybe 5% of people younger than me. His age showed in his inability to physically groove to the beat although he did it vocally. Did he ever move well? Horns were incredible. Solo and together. It felt good to gaze about at one point and see the ENTIRE crowd waving arms in the air.
Steve Azar who opened had some good riffs but I had club access and the bar had a stronger pull on me than Azar. Made lots of new friends and fun was had by all.
Post by: Gazoo on March 14, 2007, 10:41:49 AM
http://www.noisepop.com/2007/
Wish I could be at either that or SXSW this week. Instead I'm trying to keep an unstable paper together. Good times.
Post by: RGMike on March 14, 2007, 11:11:57 AM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Noise Pop coming up for all y'alls in the Bay:
http://www.noisepop.com/2007/
Wish I could be at either that or SXSW this week. Instead I'm trying to keep an unstable paper together. Good times.
Actually NoisePop SF was last month (that's where I saw the Nilsson docu). March 16th is when "NoisePop invades Austin"
Post by: Gazoo on March 14, 2007, 11:24:59 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "Gazoo"Noise Pop coming up for all y'alls in the Bay:
http://www.noisepop.com/2007/
Wish I could be at either that or SXSW this week. Instead I'm trying to keep an unstable paper together. Good times.
Actually NoisePop SF was last month (that's where I saw the Nilsson docu). March 16th is when "NoisePop invades Austin"
Oh fudge, misread on my part. Thanks, fact-checking cuz'!
Post by: ggould on April 02, 2007, 02:11:23 PM
Post by: Alicat on April 03, 2007, 07:18:41 AM
Quote from: "ggould"
http://www.mountainwinery.com/schedule/schedule.html
HippieFest on my birthday!
A few shows I want to go to.
Post by: princessofcairo on April 04, 2007, 05:30:03 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
A few shows I want to go to.
yeah, me, too! joan armatrading. 3dn and toto! ozomatli! squeeze! heart! hall&oates!
Post by: RGMike on April 04, 2007, 07:38:13 AM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
Quote from: "Alicat"
A few shows I want to go to.
yeah, me, too! joan armatrading. 3dn and toto! ozomatli! squeeze! heart! hall&oates!
Heart will be in SF next week -- they're playing at the Grand National Rodeo at the Cow Palace!
Post by: urth on April 04, 2007, 09:39:44 AM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
Quote from: "Alicat"
A few shows I want to go to.
yeah, me, too! joan armatrading. 3dn and toto! ozomatli! squeeze! heart! hall&oates!
I wouldn't mind seeing Rufus Wainwright or Crowded House, particularly if Tim Finn is still on board (as he is for Coachella in a couple weeks).
Hoping both play Warfield or Fillmore dates adjacent to those winery gigs tho--not as far to drive and tix are a bit more reasonable (or rather, a little less exhorbitant).
Post by: Alicat on April 16, 2007, 10:44:17 AM
Jast looked at the Wente line up,
http://www.wentevineyards.com/concert/lineup.asp
Geo. Benson and Al Jarreau June 13
Post by: RGMike on April 16, 2007, 10:45:40 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Geo. Benson and Al Jarreau June 13
Roamin' hands and Jarreau hands together at last!
Post by: RGMike on April 20, 2007, 10:40:26 AM
The Playbill also lists "the ones that got away" -- all the songs they weren't able to incorporate into the show. Biggest disappointment in that regard: no "Swearin' to God".
Post by: princessofcairo on April 20, 2007, 10:47:38 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "Alicat"Geo. Benson and Al Jarreau June 13
Roamin' hands and Jarreau hands together at last!
ha! i first read that a few days ago, and i've been trying to figure out if george benson plays too many notes when he plays. he does, and i figured that was the motive behind calling him "roamin' hands." i just realized why you said that. ha! i think i'd rather his hands than al's, to be honest.
Post by: mshray on April 20, 2007, 02:08:06 PM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
Quote from: "RGMike"Quote from: "Alicat"Geo. Benson and Al Jarreau June 13
Roamin' hands and Jarreau hands together at last!
ha! i first read that a few days ago, and i've been trying to figure out if george benson plays too many notes when he plays. he does, and i figured that was the motive behind calling him "roamin' hands." i just realized why you said that. ha! i think i'd rather his hands than al's, to be honest.
poc, my love, you absolutely MUST commit that story to an actual textual blog or narrative or something. Out of my whole lifetime spent among people who like to talk* that is in a deadheat tie for The Funniest true-life anecdote I've ever heard**. When you first told Beej & me, I swear it ranked right up there with Thurber's "The Night The Bed Fell".
*which is to say that people who don't like to talk obviously don't spend much time talking to me.
**the only other such story is the one Father Gerry Kleba tells...of how one time in the 70's a couple of his Jesuit brothers returned to their parsonage in urban St. Louis, only to find two brothers from the neighborhood walking out with their TV. These gullible priests reached the unspoken conclusion that another of their order (almost certainly their monsignor) must have decided to donate all their worldly possessions to whatever community organization these fellows represented. They then proceeded, not only to assist in their own burglarization, but also to convince the 3rd and 4th priests to return home that night to lend their assistance as well. It was only when the monsignor returned (a few minutes ahead of Father Gerry) & the Jesuits brothers began looking to get a few pats on the back for effectuating the donation, that the truth came out. At this point the two erstwhile thieves were so discombobulated that they just sat there waiting for the cops to show up.
Post by: RGMike on April 26, 2007, 12:50:13 PM
http://www.geocities.com/xanadupreservation/
Post by: RGMike on April 26, 2007, 03:12:51 PM
http://www.janugget.com/entertainment/details.cfm?id=960&ct=feat
Post by: princessofcairo on April 27, 2007, 01:12:49 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
This is either really cool or a Sign of the Apocalypse: Morrissey is performing at the Nugget Casino & Resort in Sparks...
http://www.janugget.com/entertainment/details.cfm?id=960&ct=feat
if it's the apocalypse, it's going to be a big one. indigo girls, cake, tower of power, lyle lovett, and joan osborne are also on tap.
Post by: Alicat on May 05, 2007, 11:49:12 PM
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"You're invited to join Giants starting pitcher, Barry Zito, Giants shortstop Omar Vizquel, Raquel Aurilia, Sally Zito and Jeff Austin Black as they take the stage for charity on Thursday, May 24 at Ruby Skye in San Francisco. Our Giants stars will be joined with a performance by rock legend, Eddie Money!"
Pay enough and you can meet and greet Barry. Otherwise, general admission.
Post by: RGMike on May 06, 2007, 11:49:27 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Barry Zito doing a charity gig.Quote"You're invited to join Giants starting pitcher, Barry Zito, Giants shortstop Omar Vizquel, Raquel Aurilia, Sally Zito and Jeff Austin Black as they take the stage for charity on Thursday, May 24 at Ruby Skye in San Francisco. Our Giants stars will be joined with a performance by rock legend, Eddie Money!"
Pay enough and you can meet and greet Barry. Otherwise, general admission.
"Sally Zito" -- his mother? his sister?
Is there anywhere Eddie Money *won't* show up to play? :wink:
Post by: urth on May 06, 2007, 09:02:36 PM
Just a heads-up that Dweezil is hitting the road again this summer playing his dad's music. Not sure who's in the band this time around (last summer was Dweezil and a bunch of young turks, with Napoleon Murphy Brock, Terry Bozzio, and Steve Vai, all alumni of Frank's bands, showing up to lend some cred to the proceedings) but the show I saw then was one of the two or three best things I saw all year. This year it's August 20 (a Monday night--grrr) at Berkeley Community Theater. Hasn't been a major announcment yet, but tix are on sale via Ticketbastard at $50 for the top ticket--not cheap but not ridiculous by today's standards.
Post by: Alicat on May 06, 2007, 09:12:28 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "Alicat"Barry Zito doing a charity gig.Quote"You're invited to join Giants starting pitcher, Barry Zito, Giants shortstop Omar Vizquel, Raquel Aurilia, Sally Zito and Jeff Austin Black as they take the stage for charity on Thursday, May 24 at Ruby Skye in San Francisco. Our Giants stars will be joined with a performance by rock legend, Eddie Money!"
Pay enough and you can meet and greet Barry. Otherwise, general admission.
"Sally Zito" -- his mother? his sister?
Is there anywhere Eddie Money *won't* show up to play? :wink:
Greg Kihn must not be far behind.
Post by: Gazoo on May 07, 2007, 06:20:17 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "Alicat"Barry Zito doing a charity gig.Quote"You're invited to join Giants starting pitcher, Barry Zito, Giants shortstop Omar Vizquel, Raquel Aurilia, Sally Zito and Jeff Austin Black as they take the stage for charity on Thursday, May 24 at Ruby Skye in San Francisco. Our Giants stars will be joined with a performance by rock legend, Eddie Money!"
Pay enough and you can meet and greet Barry. Otherwise, general admission.
"Sally Zito" -- his mother? his sister?
IIRC, Sally's his sister.
Post by: RGMike on May 21, 2007, 08:01:56 AM
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/05/21/DDG0MPU4LK1.DTL
Post by: princessofcairo on May 21, 2007, 01:10:16 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Prince does Vegas -- fabulously, sez Selvin:
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/05/21/DDG0MPU4LK1.DTL
gosh. too bad i'm opposed to credit cards. it's nice that other people are getting a taste of his highness, though. what a funny picture that must be!
Post by: RGMike on May 21, 2007, 02:12:25 PM
Quote from: "princessofcairo"
Quote from: "RGMike"Prince does Vegas -- fabulously, sez Selvin:
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/05/21/DDG0MPU4LK1.DTL
gosh. too bad i'm opposed to credit cards. it's nice that other people are getting a taste of his highness, though. what a funny picture that must be!
it's "The Glamorous Life"!
Post by: Gazoo on May 21, 2007, 02:30:04 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "princessofcairo"Quote from: "RGMike"Prince does Vegas -- fabulously, sez Selvin:
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/05/21/DDG0MPU4LK1.DTL
gosh. too bad i'm opposed to credit cards. it's nice that other people are getting a taste of his highness, though. what a funny picture that must be!
it's "The Glamorous Life"!
Gives a different tilt to "Money Don't Matter 2Nite" . . .
Post by: RGMike on May 21, 2007, 03:04:51 PM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Quote from: "RGMike"Quote from: "princessofcairo"Quote from: "RGMike"Prince does Vegas -- fabulously, sez Selvin:
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/05/21/DDG0MPU4LK1.DTL
gosh. too bad i'm opposed to credit cards. it's nice that other people are getting a taste of his highness, though. what a funny picture that must be!
it's "The Glamorous Life"!
Gives a different tilt to "Money Don't Matter 2Nite" . . .
TANC (and OMGWTF): Judge is playing that very song right now on KPOO.
Post by: Alicat on May 30, 2007, 11:14:46 PM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Quote from: "RGMike"Quote from: "Alicat"Barry Zito doing a charity gig.Quote"You're invited to join Giants starting pitcher, Barry Zito, Giants shortstop Omar Vizquel, Raquel Aurilia, Sally Zito and Jeff Austin Black as they take the stage for charity on Thursday, May 24 at Ruby Skye in San Francisco. Our Giants stars will be joined with a performance by rock legend, Eddie Money!"
Pay enough and you can meet and greet Barry. Otherwise, general admission.
"Sally Zito" -- his mother? his sister?
Is there anywhere Eddie Money *won't* show up to play? :wink:
Greg Kihn must not be far behind.
Music was absolutely mediocre. The venue is really nice but sound was either really poor or Sally and her band really sucked. Event was fun. The most "beautiful" people I have ever seen in one place at the same time. Bonds even showed up. I have movie files of Barry Z playing but can't figure out how/where to post a 35 meg file. The Money Man is scary old but seemed to have fun and it was a grand sing along.
Walked to Lefty O'Douls after and just about closed it. First time there, liked.
Post by: Gazoo on May 31, 2007, 06:57:41 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Music was absolutely mediocre. The venue is really nice but sound was either really poor or Sally and her band really sucked. Event was fun. The most "beautiful" people I have ever seen in one place at the same time. Bonds even showed up. I have movie files of Barry Z playing but can't figure out how/where to post a 35 meg file. The Money Man is scary old but seemed to have fun and it was a grand sing along.
Walked to Lefty O'Douls after and just about closed it. First time there, liked.
The pics were fab!!
Post by: princessofcairo on June 06, 2007, 04:28:02 PM
perchance you will attend.
Post by: urth on June 07, 2007, 03:38:38 PM
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perchance you're bored. perchance you stop by the graham maby website. perchance you click on the "touring" link. perchance you notice that graham will be in madrid next week. with JOE JACKSON!
perchance you will attend.
Not at all surprised. Graham has been on most but not every tour Joe's done. But yes, you would probably do well to catch him.
Post by: Gazoo on June 17, 2007, 10:26:08 AM
http://www.brooklynconcerts.com/seaside.html
I'm especially curious to see the Turtles et al.
Post by: RGMike on June 17, 2007, 11:05:00 AM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Here's a chance (or several chances, rather) for me to indulge my love of oldies pop at Coney Island:
http://www.brooklynconcerts.com/seaside.html
I'm especially curious to see the Turtles et al.
Wow, Turtles/Rascals/Zombies/Melanie -- wish that were happening while I'm in town.
Post by: RGMike on June 17, 2007, 11:20:22 AM
"Tired of all the Summer of Love nostalgia? Celebrate the summer of '07 with Summerthing, the free KLLC (Alice@97.3) concert today at Speedway Meadow in Golden Gate Park. Smash Mouth, Everclear and Mat Kearney will play from noon to 4 p.m. Gates open at 11, there's a free bicycle valet service and there will be vendors offering food, arts and crafts, activities and all-around good vibes."
Actually... SmashMouth and Everclear? that's more like the Summer of '97, no?
Post by: Gazoo on June 17, 2007, 09:13:47 PM
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Ben Fong-Torres writes in his radio column today:
"Tired of all the Summer of Love nostalgia? Celebrate the summer of '07 with Summerthing, the free KLLC (Alice@97.3) concert today at Speedway Meadow in Golden Gate Park. Smash Mouth, Everclear and Mat Kearney will play from noon to 4 p.m. Gates open at 11, there's a free bicycle valet service and there will be vendors offering food, arts and crafts, activities and all-around good vibes."
Actually... SmashMouth and Everclear? that's more like the Summer of '97, no?
Exactly! Trading one nostalgium for another.
Post by: RGMike on July 09, 2007, 11:57:57 AM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/07/09/DDG3IQSE6L1.DTL
Post by: Gazoo on July 10, 2007, 07:02:20 AM
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Poor Sly. But at least he showed up ... sorta.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/07/09/DDG3IQSE6L1.DTL
Had Selvin not gleaned from Sly's Grammy appearance that he's hunchbacked now?
PS: I read the VF piece; was glad it exists but found it unsatisfying.
Post by: RGMike on July 16, 2007, 08:54:13 AM
Post by: Alicat on August 05, 2007, 10:19:37 AM
Post by: urth on August 05, 2007, 08:39:17 PM
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I heard Stevie Wonder tix go on sale manana. I figured I'd go to the Mtn. Winery and check him out. Just saw prices and probably won't go. Lowest price $99 and up to 250. Dang. Bob said no way.
I suspected Stevie was going to be a big-money show. The Concord gig will probably be less, but it's also about 10 times as big as Mountain Winery. And I have to wonder about the condition of Stevie's voice these days. Call me cynical (you'd be right), but he doesn't look like he's in the best shape.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on August 05, 2007, 09:39:09 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "Alicat"I heard Stevie Wonder tix go on sale manana. I figured I'd go to the Mtn. Winery and check him out. Just saw prices and probably won't go. Lowest price $99 and up to 250. Dang. Bob said no way.
I suspected Stevie was going to be a big-money show. The Concord gig will probably be less, but it's also about 10 times as big as Mountain Winery. And I have to wonder about the condition of Stevie's voice these days. Call me cynical (you'd be right), but he doesn't look like he's in the best shape.
I saw the ad for the Stevie show, and thought, now there's a show I should be going to. Not going to, but I should.
I am going to a plethora of shows in September, though. Not things I would have chosen on my own, but some buddies were throwing out stuff:
Los Lonely Boys at the filmore, sept 11.
Velvet Revolver, Alice in Chains, at the Sleepy train, Sept 14.
Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper, at the Sleepy Train, Sept 30th (with some fungus amoung us, if you know what I mean :wink: )
Really, would rather see Stevie in a heartbeat. But I'll see anyone, for the most part, if the price aint too steep. Mostly looking forward to Alice, though.
Rock on.
Post by: Gazoo on August 06, 2007, 07:34:22 AM
Post by: RGMike on August 06, 2007, 07:47:30 AM
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Who's singing with Sabbath these days? Are they still Vaya con Dio?
Holy Die-vah! I saw a metal docu recently -- never realized that Mr Dio is, like, 5' 2".
Post by: Gazoo on August 06, 2007, 08:05:38 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "Gazoo"Who's singing with Sabbath these days? Are they still Vaya con Dio?
Holy Die-vah! I saw a metal docu recently -- never realized that Mr Dio is, like, 5' 2".
A someday reality show: Rock Midget Wrestling, with RJ Dio taking on Udo Dirkschneider of Accept.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on August 06, 2007, 08:22:07 AM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Quote from: "RGMike"Quote from: "Gazoo"Who's singing with Sabbath these days? Are they still Vaya con Dio?
Holy Die-vah! I saw a metal docu recently -- never realized that Mr Dio is, like, 5' 2".
A someday reality show: Rock Midget Wrestling, with RJ Dio taking on Udo Dirkschneider of Accept.
Or Angus from AC/DC.
Yeah, Dio is fronting...
Post by: mshray on August 06, 2007, 08:40:00 AM
Quote from: "Rod"
Mostly looking forward to Alice, though.
Rock on.
My question is who is fronting Alice? Is Jerry Cantrell doing it himself now?
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on August 06, 2007, 10:16:44 AM
Quote from: "mshray"
Quote from: "Rod"Mostly looking forward to Alice, though.
Rock on.
My question is who is fronting Alice? Is Jerry Cantrell doing it himself now?
Um, to clarify, I'm mostly looking forward to Alice Cooper, who still fronts his own show. Would be interesting if he fronted Alice in Chains, as well.
Welcome to my nightmare.
Post by: RGMike on August 21, 2007, 11:48:04 AM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=3&entry_id=19598
Panic on the streets of 'Frisco...
Post by: RGMike on August 28, 2007, 02:50:17 PM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/08/28/DD09RQ6CM.DTL
Post by: urth on August 28, 2007, 10:21:46 PM
http://www.strictlybluegrass.com/
Post by: RGMike on August 30, 2007, 08:47:21 AM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/08/30/DDPNRRIUS.DTL
Post by: urth on August 30, 2007, 09:31:06 AM
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Sunday's "40th Anniv of the Summer of Love" concert in GG Park:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/08/30/DDPNRRIUS.DTL
Saw the running order in the Chron this am--they're allowing 20 minutes per act, including set changes. This is a show that will be behind schedule from about the third act onward.
Post by: urth on September 04, 2007, 09:14:44 PM
21st Annual Bridge School Benefit with Neil Young, Metallica, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eddie Vedder with Flea and Jack Irons, Tom Waits with Kronos Quartet, John Mayer, Tegan and Sara, Regina Spektor.
Tix on sale this Sunday.
Post by: RGMike on September 04, 2007, 09:55:14 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "RGMike"Sunday's "40th Anniv of the Summer of Love" concert in GG Park:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/08/30/DDPNRRIUS.DTL
Saw the running order in the Chron this am--they're allowing 20 minutes per act, including set changes. This is a show that will be behind schedule from about the third act onward.
So did anyone here go on Sunday? Chron says 50,000 showed up. Geoff?
Post by: ggould on September 04, 2007, 10:05:07 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "urth"So did anyone here go on Sunday? Chron says 50,000 showed up. Geoff?Quote from: "RGMike"Sunday's "40th Anniv of the Summer of Love" concert in GG Park:Saw the running order in the Chron this am--they're allowing 20 minutes per act, including set changes. This is a show that will be behind schedule from about the third act onward.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/08/30/DDPNRRIUS.DTL
I had planned to go, but went to Commander Cody the night before at the Sweetwater. Watched a lot of the concert on the internet while grading papers. Barry Melton was awesome! Pretty good for the Public Defender of Yolo County!
Post by: Gazoo on September 05, 2007, 12:13:55 AM
Quote from: "ggould"
Quote from: "RGMike"Quote from: "urth"So did anyone here go on Sunday? Chron says 50,000 showed up. Geoff?Quote from: "RGMike"Sunday's "40th Anniv of the Summer of Love" concert in GG Park:Saw the running order in the Chron this am--they're allowing 20 minutes per act, including set changes. This is a show that will be behind schedule from about the third act onward.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/08/30/DDPNRRIUS.DTL
I had planned to go, but went to Commander Cody the night before at the Sweetwater. Watched a lot of the concert on the internet while grading papers. Barry Melton was awesome! Pretty good for the Public Defender of Yolo County!
Please post any reviews anyone should come across.
Semi-relatedly, I'm thinking about going to see the Jefferson Starship this Sunday night at BB King's. Because they mean as much to me as they do, I fear diminishing returns setting in, especially as Paul turns more the curmudgeon with each passing year. It also makes me very self-conscious when I'm the only person in my generation taking in the show and really taking it in. But still -- when I saw them two Augusts ago it was a genuinely mesmerizing experience.
Post by: Gazoo on September 05, 2007, 08:45:04 AM
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September 5, 2007
For Immediate Release
MICHAEL FRANTI HOSTS
2007's POWER TO THE PEACEFUL FESTIVAL
9th Annual Free Music and Arts Fest
Set For September 8th in Golden Gate Park
On Saturday, September 8th, renowned and outspoken musician and filmmaker Michael Franti and his group Spearhead – along with Guerrilla Management – present the 9th Annual “911 Power to the Peaceful Festival” at Speedway Meadow in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. The free music and arts festival is dedicated to social justice, non violence, coexistence and environmental sustainability and aimed to educate, enrage, enlighten and inspire. It drew over 60,000 attendees in 2006.
Artists confirmed to appear alongside Anti- recording artists and headliners Michael Franti and Spearhead at the event include Indigo Girls, Lifesavas, and Hot Buttered Rum. The event will be hosted by Hard Knock Radio and broadcasted live on Pacifica station KPFA. Special guests and speakers will include journalist, author and Democracy Now! founder Amy Goodman, MOVE Member Mario Africa, and others.
In addition to the main stage of International Musical Artists and award-winning speakers, the PTTP Festival will also feature morning yoga, an open-air art gallery, a healing arts tent, vendors and food booths, an eco village, a bicycle coalition and social, environmental & political organizations tabling and forums. This year’s DJ Tent will be headlined by DJ Spooky that Subliminal Kid and Bassnectar.
A family-friendly kid’s zone will boast arts and crafts with an amazing peace flag-making workshop with Daily Acts, live theater with the Big Tadoo Puppet Crew, games, story-telling, face-painting, organic “snack time,” and an exhibit from the Museum of Children’s Art and a mid-afternoon Kid's Parade. A favorite in the kid’s zone is the sing-a-long with Michael Franti, where the festival founder visits and sings with the youth. An exciting addition to this year’s festival will focus on Franti’s new children’s book, What I Be.
****TO MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA – Please join us at 12:30 PM on Saturday, September 8th for a backstage press conference. Please contact Carrie Lombardi at Madison House Publicity to attend. 303.413.8308 / carrie@madisonhousepublicity.com****
9th Annual Power to the Peaceful Music and Arts Festival
Saturday, September 8th
Speedway Meadow, Golden Gate Park
Admission is FREE
9:00 AM PTTP COMMUNITY YOGA PRACTICE
11:00 AM HOT BUTTERED RUM
12:25 PM LIFESAVAS
1:40 PM INDIGO GIRLS
3:30 PM MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD
Power to the Peaceful After Party
Saturday, September 8th / 9 PM
Michael Franti & Spearhead PTTP All Star Jam Session
Mezzanine (444 Jessie Street @ Mint)
w/ special guests Heavyweight Dub Champion
plus live DJ sets by Hoola, the Shamanic Cheerleaders
Tickets are $30.00 and available now at www.powertothepeaceful.org.
Sunday Yoga Jam at Speedway Meadow
Sunday, September 9th / 11 am SUNDAY YOGA JAM
w/ a special performance by Michael Franti
Speedway Meadow, Golden Gate Park
Individual Classes: $45.00 / Three Class Card: $110.00
Tickets available now at www.powertothepeaceful.org.
11:00 AM doors and registration
Yoga Classes at 11:30 am /1:15 PM / and 3:45 PM
Complete information for the festival and all related events can be found at www.powertothepeaceful.org.
Since 1998, the free, outdoor “911 Power to the Peaceful Festival” has been a fun, educational, hip and diverse annual experience. The first event was held in a neighborhood park and drew 6,000 people. In recent years, it has grown to draw over 60,000 people to the spacious Speedway Meadow in Golden Gate Park. Past artists and speakers have included The String Cheese Incident, John Butler Trio, KRS-One, Digital Underground, Woody Harrelson, Angela Davis, Dennis Kucinich, Ram Das, Blackalicious, Alice Walker, Talib Kweli, The Coup, Saul Williams, Keller Williams, Lyrics Born and many others.
In a year that is shaping up to be his most active year yet in support of the peace movement, Michael Franti visited and performed for injured soldiers at Washington’s Walter Reed Army Medical Center this past April, before participating in a fundraiser for Iraq Veterans Against the War. In May 2007, Franti performed an extremely rare San Quentin Prison concert, extolling the virtues of peace in a performance before some 2,000 inmates.
The award winning filmmaker Franti - who is responsible for I Know I’m Not Alone, the heralded 2005 documentary about the Iraq War, and the subsequent 2006 Anti- debut Yell Fire!, which was inspired by his travels to the war-torn area - has been praised for his commitments to peace, tolerance and co-existence from journalists and formal and informal leaders throughout the globe.
Franti and Spearhead will celebrate the success of their breakthrough 2006 Anti- debut Yell Fire! by releasing a live, digital-only version of the acclaimed disc this October. In advance of its extensive U.S. autumn tour, the group is currently at work with producer Matt Wallace (The Replacements, Faith No More, John Hiatt) on its next album, due via Anti- in 2008.
www.powertothepeaceful.org
www.spearheadvibes.com
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Post by: Alicat on September 09, 2007, 10:21:17 AM
Post by: RGMike on September 09, 2007, 10:50:25 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Excited!! Just got Bridge Bene tix for both days. Not the 100's but seats in the 2's. Yay! I'm hoping Springsteen shows up Saturday as he's in town Friday performing. Ought to be quite a weekend. Broooce tix on sale next week.
Indeed, Broooce with the E-Street band. They're playing Oakland/Oracle/McAfee/WTF arena. So... anybody know if Ms Scialfa is part of the band this time? Are she & the Boss still splitsville or did they reconcile?
Post by: urth on September 09, 2007, 01:16:10 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "Alicat"Excited!! Just got Bridge Bene tix for both days. Not the 100's but seats in the 2's. Yay! I'm hoping Springsteen shows up Saturday as he's in town Friday performing. Ought to be quite a weekend. Broooce tix on sale next week.
Indeed, Broooce with the E-Street band. They're playing Oakland/Oracle/McAfee/WTF arena. So... anybody know if Ms Scialfa is part of the band this time? Are she & the Boss still splitsville or did they reconcile?
I was looking at the Boss' web site last night, and yes, Patti is listed as a member of the band and is pretty close to Bruce in this pic:
(http://www.brucespringsteen.net/art/estreet07tour.jpg)
Hoping they'll add another local date or two, as there's a 5-day break between Chicago and the current Oaktown date.
Post by: RGMike on September 09, 2007, 03:51:53 PM
Quote from: "urth"
Quote from: "RGMike"Quote from: "Alicat"Excited!! Just got Bridge Bene tix for both days. Not the 100's but seats in the 2's. Yay! I'm hoping Springsteen shows up Saturday as he's in town Friday performing. Ought to be quite a weekend. Broooce tix on sale next week.
Indeed, Broooce with the E-Street band. They're playing Oakland/Oracle/McAfee/WTF arena. So... anybody know if Ms Scialfa is part of the band this time? Are she & the Boss still splitsville or did they reconcile?
I was looking at the Boss' web site last night, and yes, Patti is listed as a member of the band and is pretty close to Bruce in this pic:
Hoping they'll add another local date or two, as there's a 5-day break between Chicago and the current Oaktown date.
Well, nice to know they ironed things out, at least professionally. His affair (with a 9/11 widow he met at a fundraiser!) a couple years ago was a NY tabloid scandal on a par with A-Rod and the stripper.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on September 12, 2007, 09:49:30 AM
At one point they brought on Papa Garza for a couple of tunes. Not that he added a whole lot artistically, but the "familia" feel of the show was reinforced.
Anyway, Friday night I'll be at the Velvet Revolver/Alice in Chains show. We'll see if Slash can match Henry Garza, but I somehow doubt it. It won't be a completely fair comparison. I love the Fillmore, and watching from the grass in Concord won't have the same intimacy.
Post by: Alicat on September 17, 2007, 10:19:17 AM
Bridge that weekend too. Better take Monday off work!
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on September 17, 2007, 10:51:36 AM
Not much to say about this one. Meh. The sound on the lawn was godawful. Slash elevated things occasionally, but generally couldn't seperate the vocals from the surrounding sound, so that didn't work well. Missed most of Alice in Chains, 'cause we thought there was an opener, and there was not (I, personally, would have made sure we got there in time, but I wasn't driving).
Anyway, will never get lawn seats again. Too far away, sound sucks.
Next up: Queensryche, Alice Cooper and Black Sabbath. Again at the sleep train, but with seats in the 100s...
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on September 17, 2007, 10:52:35 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Happy Got Springsteen for Friday 10/26. Wanted lower but took what I got at 206 row 2. Waaaay back but almost center.
Bridge that weekend too. Better take Monday off work!
Sounds like you did better than my sister, who will be sitting behind the stage, and could only get two seats (so I'm not going).
Post by: Alicat on September 20, 2007, 10:53:37 AM
Get three to Asbury Park...
Springsteen Benefit Rehearsal Shows Set
Sept. 20, 2007, 9:24 AM EST
The Associated Press
NEW YORK -- Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will give fans a preview of their upcoming tour when they perform two benefit rehearsal concerts in Asbury Park next week.
The shows will be held Monday and Tuesday nights at the Convention Hall. Tickets are $100. Beneficiaries of the concerts haven't been announced.
Springsteen's new album, "Magic," is due out Oct. 2, the same night his tour opens with a show in Hartford, Conn.
The 57-year-old rocker often rehearses at the Convention Hall before his albums are released and his tours begin.
Post by: Alicat on September 20, 2007, 10:55:43 AM
Quote
Sounds like you did better than my sister, who will be sitting behind the stage, and could only get two seats (so I'm not going).
I have 4 tix and my 4th person is known for flaking out so if you're up for a last minute thing, if she flakes, I'd be happy if you joined us. This is Broooce, not Bridge.
Post by: Gazoo on September 20, 2007, 12:43:42 PM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Gaz:
Get three to Asbury Park...
Oh, how I wish that I could, but I work both Monday and Tuesday nights. But I'm excited to hear the rest of his new album.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on September 21, 2007, 09:51:11 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
QuoteSounds like you did better than my sister, who will be sitting behind the stage, and could only get two seats (so I'm not going).
I have 4 tix and my 4th person is known for flaking out so if you're up for a last minute thing, if she flakes, I'd be happy if you joined us. This is Broooce, not Bridge.
That might work out. Especially since I'm just ten minutes from the venue...
Post by: RGMike on September 28, 2007, 08:19:21 AM
http://www.examiner.com/a-959529~Manilow__Boitano_to_play_AT_T_Park.html
Post by: urth on September 28, 2007, 10:35:50 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Barry Manilow and Brian Boitano: together at last! (Er, wait, let me rephrase...):
http://www.examiner.com/a-959529~Manilow__Boitano_to_play_AT_T_Park.html
Well, the Giants were down one Barry in the outfield, so now they got one. :D
Post by: Gazoo on October 02, 2007, 09:28:38 AM
http://www.myspace.com/officialraspberries
Post by: RGMike on October 02, 2007, 09:31:25 AM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
The Raspberries are coming to NYC next weekend. I have a lot of love for them, but I don't know if I have $50 worth of love for them. From their Myspace page (!), sounds like Eric C's still got the pipes, though:
http://www.myspace.com/officialraspberries
$50 to see them... where, exactly?
Post by: urth on October 02, 2007, 09:38:35 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "Gazoo"The Raspberries are coming to NYC next weekend. I have a lot of love for them, but I don't know if I have $50 worth of love for them. From their Myspace page (!), sounds like Eric C's still got the pipes, though:
http://www.myspace.com/officialraspberries
$50 to see them... where, exactly?
Not that it would prevent me from going, but how many other original Raspberries are part of the band?
Post by: Gazoo on October 02, 2007, 09:45:47 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "Gazoo"The Raspberries are coming to NYC next weekend. I have a lot of love for them, but I don't know if I have $50 worth of love for them. From their Myspace page (!), sounds like Eric C's still got the pipes, though:
http://www.myspace.com/officialraspberries
$50 to see them... where, exactly?
It's a new-ish place called the Highline Ballroom. Very close to my old place in the Village (16th btwn 9th & 10th). I've never been there.
Quote from: "Urth"
Not that it would prevent me from going, but how many other original Raspberries are part of the band?
ERIC CARMEN:
Lead vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards
WALLY BRYSON:
Lead guitar, rhythm guitar, vocals
DAVE SMALLEY:
Bass, guitar, vocals
JIM BONFANTI:
Drums, vocals
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on October 02, 2007, 02:01:53 PM
Not a big Queensryche guy, so can only say that they sounded good at what they do. Loud and tight, they rocked the place.
Alice was awesome. Great band, great showmanship. Most of the playlist was early to mid seventies gold. Alice wasn't in great voice, but he owned the stage anyway. Final encore was 'Elected', and he's my candidate. Absolutely worth the price of admission.
Heaven & Hell were fine, as long as I remembered to ignore Dio altogether. Yikes, he was bad. By a wig, man. But the bass player was tremendous, the drumming was excellent, and Tommy Iommi is a guitar god.
Post by: RGMike on October 02, 2007, 03:37:17 PM
Quote from: "Rod"
Heaven & Hell were fine, as long as I remembered to ignore Dio altogether. Yikes, he was bad. Buy a wig, man.
Plus, he's --what? -- 5'2"?
Post by: RGMike on October 12, 2007, 08:05:05 PM
"The Ronnie Spector Christmas Party featuring the Ronettes" Sat Dec 8th at the Herbst Theater.
Post by: ggould on October 12, 2007, 08:23:51 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Just announced:
"The Ronnie Spector Christmas Party featuring the Ronettes" Sat Dec 8th at the Herbst Theater.
Could this really be? Is there any more info? I would love to see a live show of the Phil Spector Christma Album.
Post by: RGMike on October 13, 2007, 10:38:50 AM
Quote from: "ggould"
Quote from: "RGMike"Just announced:
"The Ronnie Spector Christmas Party featuring the Ronettes" Sat Dec 8th at the Herbst Theater.
Could this really be? Is there any more info? I would love to see a live show of the Phil Spector Christmas Album.
Funny you should say that -- in the late '80s NYC's Bottom Line nightclub did exactly that. Ronnie, Darlene, a tight band, and Paul Shaffer (as Phil) recreated the whole LP twice a night for a week. It was fabulous.
This new thing is just Ronnie and "the Ronettes" -- no idea if they're the orig girls or if she's just hired ringers. Tix are $45 to $75. I saw Petula Clark there earlier this year.
Post by: Alicat on October 15, 2007, 09:53:44 PM
Post by: ggould on October 25, 2007, 05:52:54 PM
Dave Freiberg the co-founder of Quicksilver Messenger Service and Jefferson Starship will perform a rare 'solo' concert with family, friends and special guests. David has recorded with 'everyone,' such as Paul Kantner, Grace Slick, David Crosby, Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart, and Tower of Power and has composed songs with Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter, Quick Silver Messenger Service, and Jefferson Starship, including their chart topping "Jane." He is the musical embodiment of "Summer of Love" spirit and this unique performance will feature music from Quicksilver, Airplane/Starship and Grateful Dead and other assorted compositions from that halcyon era. He will be accompanied by legendary Bay Area and Quicksilver singer Linda Imperial, Jefferson Starship keyboardist Chris Smith and others.
this is all at
http://www.ledsonhotel.com/jazz.html
Post by: Gazoo on October 25, 2007, 09:50:42 PM
Quote from: "ggould"
- November 24 (one show only: 7:00 pm): David Freiberg $40
Dave Freiberg the co-founder of Quicksilver Messenger Service and Jefferson Starship will perform a rare 'solo' concert with family, friends and special guests. David has recorded with 'everyone,' such as Paul Kantner, Grace Slick, David Crosby, Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart, and Tower of Power and has composed songs with Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter, Quick Silver Messenger Service, and Jefferson Starship, including their chart topping "Jane." He is the musical embodiment of "Summer of Love" spirit and this unique performance will feature music from Quicksilver, Airplane/Starship and Grateful Dead and other assorted compositions from that halcyon era. He will be accompanied by legendary Bay Area and Quicksilver singer Linda Imperial, Jefferson Starship keyboardist Chris Smith and others.
this is all at
http://www.ledsonhotel.com/jazz.html
I've been mightily impressed by Freiberg's vocal talents both times I've seen him live; that he only wags a tambourine and looks like an old German grandmother needn't take away. Didn't know he had a Tower of Power connection.
Post by: mshray on October 26, 2007, 09:30:06 AM
Went with Davefish & we met Yessongs (Rich) there with a friend of his, hung out until they went down to the floor & we took our seats. No opening act, but a 7:30 show started almost 45 minutes late, so it's just as if they had one.
Solid 2-hr show. Bruce played a lot of harmonica, which was fine by me. 10 people on stage, including a lady who played strings half the time, and guitar the other half, which meant up to 5 guitars at the same time (Li'l Steven, Nils, Patty, Bruce & the violin lady). I thought Clarence was under-used, he played way more tambourine than sax.
Towards the end they turned on the house lights, then played Born To Run & and (ironically) Dancing In The Dark, keeping the lights on so that all us old farts could look around at each other. Kinda funny. Dimmed the lights again for the last couple songs.
Almost the whole new album got played & I think 5 tracks off of BTR, but not much else from his 'classic' 70's period.
Have fun tonight Rod & Ali!
Post by: RGMike on October 26, 2007, 09:32:35 AM
Quote from: "mshray"
Great Bruce show last night. Got myself on air about 8:00 talking about it, and Ali heard it and called me.
No opening act, but a 7:30 show started almost 45 minutes late, so it's just as if they had one.
Solid 2-hr show. Bruce played a lot of harmonica, which was fine by me. 10 people on stage, including a lady who played strings half the time, and guitar the other half, which meant up to 5 guitars at the same time (Li'l Steven, Nils, Patty, Bruce & the violin lady). I thought Clarence was under-used, he played way more tambourine than sax.
Towards the end they turned on the house lights, then played Born To Run & and (ironically) Dancing In The Dark, keeping the lights on so that all us old farts could look around at each other. Kinda funny. Dimmed the lights again for the last couple songs.
Almost the whole new album got played & I think 5 tracks off of BTR, but not much else from his 'classic' 70's period.
Have fun tonight Rod & Ali!
2 hours is pretty short for a Bruce show :wink:
Heard a guy in thev 6:00 hour call in to say that when Patti sang her one solo number "everybody got up and went to the bathroom" LOL!
Post by: mshray on October 26, 2007, 09:48:58 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Heard a guy in thev 6:00 hour call in to say that when Patti sang her one solo number "everybody got up and went to the bathroom" LOL!
Her number come up in a run of several songs from the new album & people were going to the bathroom pretty continuously (I was on an aisle seat, so it was pretty obvious) before during & after her song (which I rather liked). Another factor is that now that everyone is older, there was practically zero toking going on, but lots of beer drinking (even at $7.75! for a bottle of Bud). The whole Arena smelled like beer, which meant lots of bathroom runs.
Post by: RGMike on October 26, 2007, 09:53:11 AM
Quote from: "mshray"
Quote from: "RGMike"Heard a guy in thev 6:00 hour call in to say that when Patti sang her one solo number "everybody got up and went to the bathroom" LOL!
Her number come up in a run of several songs from the new album & people were going to the bathroom pretty continuously (I was on an aisle seat, so it was pretty obvious) before during & after her song (which I rather liked). Another factor is that now that everyone is older, there was practically zero toking going on, but lots of beer drinking (even at $7.75! for a bottle of Bud). The whole Arena smelled like beer, which meant lots of bathroom runs.
sounds like Springsteen fans have a "going problem"! Time for FloMax!
Jon Stewart talked last week about seeing Bruce in NY -- "people... a cel phone is NOT a cigarette lighter!"
Post by: mshray on October 26, 2007, 10:43:18 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Jon Stewart talked last week about seeing Bruce in NY -- "people... a cel phone is NOT a cigarette lighter!"
guilty as charged! :oops: :oops:
Quote from: "RGMike"
sounds like Springsteen fans have a "going problem"! Time for FloMax!
each urinal at the Arena has a mini billboard in front of it. Twice, when I made the front of the line, the one I got had an ad for one of FloMax's competitors (Avo-something). Not funny.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on October 26, 2007, 10:45:10 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "mshray"Quote from: "RGMike"Heard a guy in thev 6:00 hour call in to say that when Patti sang her one solo number "everybody got up and went to the bathroom" LOL!
Her number come up in a run of several songs from the new album & people were going to the bathroom pretty continuously (I was on an aisle seat, so it was pretty obvious) before during & after her song (which I rather liked). Another factor is that now that everyone is older, there was practically zero toking going on, but lots of beer drinking (even at $7.75! for a bottle of Bud). The whole Arena smelled like beer, which meant lots of bathroom runs.
sounds like Springsteen fans have a "going problem"! Time for FloMax!
Jon Stewart talked last week about seeing Bruce in NY -- "people... a cel phone is NOT a cigarette lighter!"
I saw the episode, pretty funny. But so few people carry lighters anymore.
Anyway, sounds like it's gonna be good. Even if my seats will mostly feature the Born In the Usa view of Bruce... Section 228, row 5.
Post by: urth on October 26, 2007, 12:40:52 PM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Quote from: "mshray"Great Bruce show last night. Got myself on air about 8:00 talking about it, and Ali heard it and called me.
No opening act, but a 7:30 show started almost 45 minutes late, so it's just as if they had one.
Solid 2-hr show.
2 hours is pretty short for a Bruce show :wink:
Problem is, Bruce set everyone's expectations pretty high with his marathon 4-plus-hour shows of the 70s and 80s. I remember seeing him in '99 when he'd gotten back with the E Street Band, and was a little bummed he hadn't broken 3 hours. But he's getting older like all of us.
I was pretty sure it was you I heard as well, Mark, about five after 8. I've had that same revelation, seeing certain bands (like Jeff Beck a couple years ago) and thinking most of these guys in the audience are too old to be rocking out to this guy. Thing is, they're the same guys who were going to see him 20, 30 years ago, but they're showing their age a little more than Jeff seems to be. (Clairol, anyone?)
Post by: Gazoo on October 27, 2007, 11:40:30 AM
Meantime, in spite of the (Joel Selvin?) review I read a few months ago, I just plunked down too much cash to see Sly & the Family Stone Dec. 7 at B.B. King's in Times Square. It's unlikely to be a great or even a good show, but I'm very curious to find out and to see Sly in the flesh.
Post by: RGMike on October 29, 2007, 08:55:03 AM
Post by: Alicat on October 29, 2007, 09:15:29 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
So Ali, we want a BSB review! It's gotten raves from Fogheads and Joel Selvin.
SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm at work and feeling fine after a three-day roll.
Sunday's BSB was the BEST. Don't know where to start. Neil played new material and dug deep for others. I feel lijke a got a full Neil concert and as well as full Jerry Lee Lewis and Metallica shows. Saturday's classic was Sugar Mountain. Sunday was Cinnamon Girl. He opened the shows and then Saturday played a set before Jerry Lee and on Sunday played a set after Jerry Lee and before Metallica. Saturday Neil did not join in with anyone, Sunday he rocked just about the entire set weith Jerry Lee who played every hit he has. Had all of Shoreline screaming Great Balls of Fire. Beyond fabulous.
Metallica played a few different songs on Sunday and were GREAT. Covered Rare Earth and Nazareth and Dire Straits' Brothers in Arms both days. Turn the Page Saturday only. More Met hits on Sunday. For an accoustic show, they ROCKED. Saturday played till 12:30 and Sunday about 10:30 I think. Saturday John Mayer had lots of girls screaming their love for him and Sunday the love was for Metallica. They closed the show both days. Neil did not come back out to play, only to say thank you and good night.
Very interesting people all out and about in the audience. Some people dressed for Halloween which was cool.
I don't "get" Tom Waits. Sat in my seat and watched this set on Saturday. Sunday I watched a little from the big screen in the bar. Very weird. Lots of people were cheering however. I guess I need to know more about him.
The opener, Regina Spektor was energetic and entertaining. Nice voice. Seemed nervous Saturday and then comfortable Sunday. Seen Tegan and Sara 3 times now. It's enough.
At some point I was saying next year I should just go to one show. After experiencing Sunday which outshone Saturday for me, I must go to both days or I'd think I missed something.
I'm a happy cat. Now waiting for Van Halen to wrap up the 2007 concert series.
Post by: Gazoo on October 29, 2007, 09:33:33 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Seen Tegan and Sara 3 times now. It's enough.
Great review all around, but especially this line. LOL!
Post by: Alicat on October 29, 2007, 09:21:00 PM
Quote from: "mshray"
Quote from: "RGMike"Heard a guy in thev 6:00 hour call in to say that when Patti sang her one solo number "everybody got up and went to the bathroom" LOL!
Her number come up in a run of several songs from the new album & people were going to the bathroom pretty continuously (I was on an aisle seat, so it was pretty obvious) before during & after her song (which I rather liked). Another factor is that now that everyone is older, there was practically zero toking going on, but lots of beer drinking (even at $7.75! for a bottle of Bud). The whole Arena smelled like beer, which meant lots of bathroom runs.
I went with three others and I was the only one not voicing any disappointment. I thought Bruce gave it his all. I wished for different classic songs but it was still Bruce. The band was tight. The drums and guitars wowed me.
Didn't notice anyone near me making bathroom runs but there was lots of puffery. Maybe all were too stoned to walk! To my right and also in front were couples definitely in their 60's, maybe 70's. Old guy even flicked his Bic! Loved it! I so hope to be rocking for another 30 years.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on October 30, 2007, 08:17:49 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Quote from: "mshray"Quote from: "RGMike"Heard a guy in thev 6:00 hour call in to say that when Patti sang her one solo number "everybody got up and went to the bathroom" LOL!
Her number come up in a run of several songs from the new album & people were going to the bathroom pretty continuously (I was on an aisle seat, so it was pretty obvious) before during & after her song (which I rather liked). Another factor is that now that everyone is older, there was practically zero toking going on, but lots of beer drinking (even at $7.75! for a bottle of Bud). The whole Arena smelled like beer, which meant lots of bathroom runs.
I went with three others and I was the only one not voicing any disappointment. I thought Bruce gave it his all. I wished for different classic songs but it was still Bruce. The band was tight. The drums and guitars wowed me.
Didn't notice anyone near me making bathroom runs but there was lots of puffery. Maybe all were too stoned to walk! To my right and also in front were couples definitely in their 60's, maybe 70's. Old guy even flicked his Bic! Loved it! I so hope to be rocking for another 30 years.
No complaints in our group. Was fine. And if Bruce doesn't do 4 hour shows anymore, I can't do them either.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on November 01, 2007, 10:04:21 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Quote from: "mshray"Quote from: "RGMike"Heard a guy in thev 6:00 hour call in to say that when Patti sang her one solo number "everybody got up and went to the bathroom" LOL!
Her number come up in a run of several songs from the new album & people were going to the bathroom pretty continuously (I was on an aisle seat, so it was pretty obvious) before during & after her song (which I rather liked). Another factor is that now that everyone is older, there was practically zero toking going on, but lots of beer drinking (even at $7.75! for a bottle of Bud). The whole Arena smelled like beer, which meant lots of bathroom runs.
I went with three others and I was the only one not voicing any disappointment. I thought Bruce gave it his all. I wished for different classic songs but it was still Bruce. The band was tight. The drums and guitars wowed me.
Didn't notice anyone near me making bathroom runs but there was lots of puffery. Maybe all were too stoned to walk! To my right and also in front were couples definitely in their 60's, maybe 70's. Old guy even flicked his Bic! Loved it! I so hope to be rocking for another 30 years.
Hey Ali! Just noticed your messages on my phone last night... Wasn't ignoring you, really, just not very good with my cell phone.
Post by: Alicat on November 01, 2007, 10:16:58 PM
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on November 02, 2007, 09:25:41 AM
Quote from: "Alicat"
Almost a week later! LOL!
Yeah, pretty lame. :oops:
Post by: RGMike on November 06, 2007, 08:14:15 AM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article/comments/view?f=/c/a/2007/11/05/DDSGT6NTR.DTL&o=1
But I had to laugh at this line: "Go, girl!" women cried out between songs... Uh, Mr Hilderbrand? Those weren't women.
Post by: RGMike on November 11, 2007, 11:41:30 AM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/11/11/PKALT42ED.DTL
Post by: RGMike on November 19, 2007, 10:46:27 AM
Post by: Gazoo on November 21, 2007, 08:42:05 AM
Post by: RGMike on November 21, 2007, 08:51:00 AM
Quote from: "Gazoo"
If any of you are big enough fans to plan vacation time around this: I just heard from friends that Sparks are doing a run of 21 shows in London in May-June 2008, in which one by one, they'll perform each of their albums in its entirety.
that town ain't big enuf for the both of them!
Post by: RGMike on November 21, 2007, 12:04:44 PM
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1574740/20071120/led_zeppelin.jhtml
Post by: RGMike on November 21, 2007, 10:53:34 PM
"I don't do windows and I don't do boys!"
Post by: princessofcairo on November 22, 2007, 01:15:57 AM
Quote from: "RGMike"
Mrs Garrett herself, Charlotte Rae, is playing the Plush Room next month. Betcha Dave gets her on the Morning Show.
"I don't do windows and I don't do boys!"
damn!damn!damn!
someone please go and take pictures! and tell her i love her!!!!
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on November 30, 2007, 09:39:53 AM
They're playin' the rest of the weekend, if you have a spare evening. I think they have different opening bands each night, but if they have the same opener as last night (pervasive, bad rap), arrive fashionably late.
Post by: RGMike on December 10, 2007, 12:19:40 PM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/12/10/DD53TR6UC.DTL
TANC, she even did "Say Goodbye to H'wood"!
Post by: Alicat on December 11, 2007, 10:45:46 PM
http://www.planetrock.co.uk/article.asp?id=529438
Quote
"...They just totally blew everyone away. I don't think anyone could have expected them to be that good. Tighter than a camel's a*se in a sandstorm"
those wacky Brits.
DJ Alice Cooper (Mon-Fri 6am-9am) playing Gary Moore, Cold Day in Hell
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on December 12, 2007, 05:48:22 PM
Can you say "dudefest?"
"Hey babe, wanna go see an aging blues guitarist? It'll be hella romantic."
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on December 12, 2007, 05:50:59 PM
Found a new UK station today. Review of Zep gig:
http://www.planetrock.co.uk/article.asp?id=529438
Quote"...They just totally blew everyone away. I don't think anyone could have expected them to be that good. Tighter than a camel's a*se in a sandstorm"
those wacky Brits.
DJ Alice Cooper (Mon-Fri 6am-9am) playing Gary Moore, Cold Day in Hell
Thanks for posting. I like the setlist, though I would hope for "Achilles Last Stand" as well...
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on December 12, 2007, 06:24:57 PM
http://www.theonion.com/content/amvo/the_month_of_zepcember
Post by: princessofcairo on December 13, 2007, 02:40:21 AM
ah, the onion:
http://www.theonion.com/content/amvo/the_month_of_zepcember
i love those pictures and their different names.
Post by: RGMike on December 18, 2007, 12:33:07 PM
Post by: Alicat on December 18, 2007, 01:42:51 PM
Peter Hartlaub has nice things to say about the Van Halen concert. Ali, were ya there?Indeed I was. Thursday Sharks, Sunday concert. I watched with Sharks game in the bar before the show.
Eddie and Alex were amazing. Son Wolfie good too. Mr. Roth was in fine voice and mood. They really looked like they had fun and the guitar work was killer. I had fab seats in Sec 116 right at the bass side corner of the stage.
Eddie was sporting a wedding ring. Did he remarry or is it a remnant of Valerie? I think she was there because I chatted with a few people wearing sticker passes on their chests and they were her guests. It was LOUD. More so than other shows I've been to lately. Could have been the enormous speakers close by, my ears were ringing when I left.
eta:
Just read Hartlaub. OK, Val was there. Yes, Eddie performed bare chested with nice white pants and looked REALLY fit. David Lee was also very fit. Abs of steel on both. The crowd was 95% between 30-50ish. There were more long haired 80's type rocker guys than ponytials at a Dead show.
Merc review, http://www.mercurynews.com/shayquillen/ci_7749376?nclick_check=1
Post by: RGMike on December 18, 2007, 02:12:58 PM
It was LOUD. More so than other shows I've been to lately. Could have been the enormous speakers close by, my ears were ringing when I left.
OUCH. I sat by the speakers for Grand Funk at Madison Square Garden when I was 15 (radio station contest tix). Ears rang for days.
Post by: urth on January 23, 2008, 05:30:44 PM
http://www.avclub.com/content/newswire/leonard_cohen_to_tour_again
Post by: RGMike on January 23, 2008, 09:47:55 PM
Wow, who'd a thunk?
http://www.avclub.com/content/newswire/leonard_cohen_to_tour_again
Speaking of old guys touring, are you aware that the Moody Blues will be at the Orpheum in March?
Post by: Alicat on January 28, 2008, 09:40:31 AM
http://music.msn.com/music/article.aspx?news=295048>1=7702
Post by: Alicat on February 05, 2008, 08:43:30 AM
Post by: RGMike on February 05, 2008, 08:44:51 AM
Friend of mine went to Vegas to see Sammy Hagar on Saturday. Said it was one of the best shows ever. He played with his band for 60-90 min then brought out Michael Anthiny, Satriani, singer from Beastie Boys and Chad Smith (i think) from the RHCP
Somehow I think "Hagar" and "Best show ever" are mutually exclusive terms ;)
Post by: Alicat on February 05, 2008, 02:32:34 PM
She's a Sammy fan.Friend of mine went to Vegas to see Sammy Hagar on Saturday. Said it was one of the best shows ever. He played with his band for 60-90 min then brought out Michael Anthiny, Satriani, singer from Beastie Boys and Chad Smith (i think) from the RHCP
Somehow I think "Hagar" and "Best show ever" are mutually exclusive terms ;)
Post by: mshray on February 05, 2008, 03:15:04 PM
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on February 05, 2008, 04:11:03 PM
Quote
Hey is anyone (Rod?) for sure planning to attend the Joe Jackson concert? I want to go very badly, but optimal would be if someone else could get me a ticket & then I can pretend to my wife that it wasn't my idea. I'll reimburse you gladly, just don't tell her!
Sounds like a plan.
Hmmm, tickets no longer available? Crap.
:'(
Post by: Wayback on February 15, 2008, 11:52:01 AM
Police, Elvis Costello ready to rock Concord
02/14/2008 12:53:26 PM PST
The Police, who reunited for last year's top-grossing concert tour, have announced plans for a new concert tour that includes stops in Concord and Mountain View. One key change: The opening act on this tour will be Elvis Costello.
Original Police men Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland will perform July 14 at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View and July 16 at the Sleep Train Pavilion in Concord.
Tickets for both shows go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 24 through Live Nation and Ticketmaster outlets. The prices will range from a very reasonable $46.50 for general admission lawn seating to a whopping $231.50 for top reserved seats. Contact 510-625-8497, 925-685-8497, www.ticketmaster.com or www.livenation.com.
These shows come 13 months after the Police's last Bay Area visit, which fell on June 13 at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland. That East Bay date was a phenomenal commercial success -- all 46,500 tickets sold out in less than one hour. The Shoreline and Sleep Train are much smaller venues (each less than half the capacity of McAfee), thus tickets are expected to move fast.
www.contracostatimes.com/entertainmentnewsletter/ci_8262297 (http://www.contracostatimes.com/entertainmentnewsletter/ci_8262297)
Post by: RGMike on February 15, 2008, 12:07:00 PM
Police with Elvis Costello opening! 7/14 Shoreline, 7/16 Concord. On sale this Sunday 2/24.
Police, Elvis Costello ready to rock Concord
02/14/2008 12:53:26 PM PST
The Police, who reunited for last year's top-grossing concert tour, have announced plans for a new concert tour that includes stops in Concord and Mountain View. One key change: The opening act on this tour will be Elvis Costello.
Original Police men Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland will perform July 14 at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View and July 16 at the Sleep Train Pavilion in Concord.
Tickets for both shows go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 24 through Live Nation and Ticketmaster outlets. The prices will range from a very reasonable $46.50 for general admission lawn seating to a whopping $231.50 for top reserved seats. Contact 510-625-8497, 925-685-8497, www.ticketmaster.com or www.livenation.com.
These shows come 13 months after the Police's last Bay Area visit, which fell on June 13 at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland. That East Bay date was a phenomenal commercial success -- all 46,500 tickets sold out in less than one hour. The Shoreline and Sleep Train are much smaller venues (each less than half the capacity of McAfee), thus tickets are expected to move fast.
www.contracostatimes.com/entertainmentnewsletter/ci_8262297 (http://www.contracostatimes.com/entertainmentnewsletter/ci_8262297)
Wow! a bit too rich for my blood, tho'.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on February 15, 2008, 12:13:01 PM
Of course, a Trower concert aint for everybody, but if your into guitar gods, it was a very satisfying evening. Even so, I found my mind wandering on some of the more extended solos (the 10 minute solo in the middle of "Bridge of Sighs", ferinstance), and the number of down-tempo tunes becomes a bit hypnotic and monotonous. I was also struck by the realization that every song from Bridge of Sighs is better than almost every other song from his other albums. The forays into the other albums usually consisted of title tracks -- "Victims of the Fury" is a very nice uptempo rocker with a couple of incendiary solos, and "For Earth Below" is another extended dirge with impressive mood -- which, as usual, are the best tracks on the albums. In any event, even the tunes that weren't shining examples of songcraft were redeemed for the few moments Trower stepped forward. In fact, that's how I think these songs were written -- Trower has an idea for some guitarwork with this rhythm and key and mood, so let's write a song around it. So the songs themselves don't end up being that interesting, but the guitar solos are awesome.
Anyway, highlights were "Fool In Me", "Day of The Eagle", "Victims of the Fury", "Little Bit of Sympathy" (last song of the set), and "Too Rolling Stoned" (first song of the 3 song encore). Also, from his first album Twice Removed From Yesterday, a song called "Hannah" that featured one of the more amazing guitar solos I've ever seen or heard. Intricate left hand technique and extensive use of wah wah -- Jimi would have been proud.
Also notable -- Robin never changes guitars, using the same old beat up Strat throughout the show.
And finally, I'm heading up to Konocti tomorrow morning with another set of friends who have a cabin on the lake, so I'll see it all over again tomorrow night. Woohoo!
Post by: urth on February 15, 2008, 01:05:06 PM
Police with Elvis Costello opening! 7/14 Shoreline, 7/16 Concord. On sale this Sunday 2/24.
Police, Elvis Costello ready to rock Concord
02/14/2008 12:53:26 PM PST
The Police, who reunited for last year's top-grossing concert tour, have announced plans for a new concert tour that includes stops in Concord and Mountain View. One key change: The opening act on this tour will be Elvis Costello.
Original Police men Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland will perform July 14 at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View and July 16 at the Sleep Train Pavilion in Concord.
Tickets for both shows go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 24 through Live Nation and Ticketmaster outlets. The prices will range from a very reasonable $46.50 for general admission lawn seating to a whopping $231.50 for top reserved seats. Contact 510-625-8497, 925-685-8497, www.ticketmaster.com or www.livenation.com.
These shows come 13 months after the Police's last Bay Area visit, which fell on June 13 at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland. That East Bay date was a phenomenal commercial success -- all 46,500 tickets sold out in less than one hour. The Shoreline and Sleep Train are much smaller venues (each less than half the capacity of McAfee), thus tickets are expected to move fast.
www.contracostatimes.com/entertainmentnewsletter/ci_8262297 (http://www.contracostatimes.com/entertainmentnewsletter/ci_8262297)
Wow! a bit too rich for my blood, tho'.
Yeah, have to agree. I love Costello, but can't quite pull the trigger on what will probably be close to 3 bills with "convenience fees" for a decent seat, and the Police just aren't that big a draw for me these days.
Post by: Wayback on February 15, 2008, 01:13:01 PM
Lawn at Concord is just fine with me; they have jumboTV's & the sound's fine for an outdoor venue. I prefer it over Shoreline driving/parking hassles. I missed Police here last June and Elvis here last May.Police with Elvis Costello opening! 7/14 Shoreline, 7/16 Concord. On sale this Sunday 2/24.
Police, Elvis Costello ready to rock Concord
02/14/2008 12:53:26 PM PST
The Police, who reunited for last year's top-grossing concert tour, have announced plans for a new concert tour that includes stops in Concord and Mountain View. One key change: The opening act on this tour will be Elvis Costello.
Original Police men Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland will perform July 14 at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View and July 16 at the Sleep Train Pavilion in Concord.
Tickets for both shows go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 24 through Live Nation and Ticketmaster outlets. The prices will range from a very reasonable $46.50 for general admission lawn seating to a whopping $231.50 for top reserved seats. Contact 510-625-8497, 925-685-8497, www.ticketmaster.com or www.livenation.com.
These shows come 13 months after the Police's last Bay Area visit, which fell on June 13 at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland. That East Bay date was a phenomenal commercial success -- all 46,500 tickets sold out in less than one hour. The Shoreline and Sleep Train are much smaller venues (each less than half the capacity of McAfee), thus tickets are expected to move fast.
www.contracostatimes.com/entertainmentnewsletter/ci_8262297 (http://www.contracostatimes.com/entertainmentnewsletter/ci_8262297)
Wow! a bit too rich for my blood, tho'.
Yeah, have to agree. I love Costello, but can't quite pull the trigger on what will probably be close to 3 bills with "convenience fees" for a decent seat, and the Police just aren't that big a draw for me these days.
Post by: RGMike on March 14, 2008, 08:40:58 AM
Post by: urth on March 20, 2008, 10:53:57 AM
Post by: RGMike on March 20, 2008, 10:57:53 AM
Saw an ad in the Chron this am--Mudcrutch (Tom Petty's pre-Heartbreakers band) is playing the Fillmore for two nights in mid-April. (Yes, Tom is on board.) Now that's totally out of left field.
and didja know Blue Oyster Cult are playin' at Slim's?
Post by: urth on March 20, 2008, 03:28:06 PM
Saw an ad in the Chron this am--Mudcrutch (Tom Petty's pre-Heartbreakers band) is playing the Fillmore for two nights in mid-April. (Yes, Tom is on board.) Now that's totally out of left field.
Btw, if anyone comes across the pre-sale password for this, I'd be ever grateful.
Post by: RGMike on March 25, 2008, 08:52:18 AM
Just received this press release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OUTSIDE LANDS ANNOUNCES ARTIST LINEUP
FOR INAUGURAL EVENT ...
KFOG's been promoting this for a couple of weeks already.
Post by: Gazoo on March 25, 2008, 08:53:13 AM
Just received this press release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OUTSIDE LANDS ANNOUNCES ARTIST LINEUP
FOR INAUGURAL EVENT ...
KFOG's been promoting this for a couple of weeks already.
Zapped.
Post by: RGMike on April 01, 2008, 09:46:03 AM
Post by: Alicat on April 01, 2008, 09:57:49 AM
Friday night (4/4) at Bay Meadows: the battle of the AC/DC tribute bands! High Voltage vs. AC/D-She! Duuuuude!Might have to check that out! Is it the "Fridays Alive" promo with dollar beers!?
Post by: RGMike on April 01, 2008, 10:01:16 AM
Friday night (4/4) at Bay Meadows: the battle of the AC/DC tribute bands! High Voltage vs. AC/D-She! Duuuuude!Might have to check that out! Is it the "Fridays Alive" promo with dollar beers!?
I believe so.
Post by: Wayback on April 05, 2008, 07:17:56 AM
Two more Mudcrutch shows (5/1-2) just added to the Troubador, for a total of six, if you're willing to fly to LA to see 'em:Saw an ad in the Chron this am--Mudcrutch (Tom Petty's pre-Heartbreakers band) is playing the Fillmore for two nights in mid-April. (Yes, Tom is on board.) Now that's totally out of left field.Btw, if anyone comes across the pre-sale password for this, I'd be ever grateful.
www.ticketmaster.com/artist/1206791/?search_redirect=mudcrutch&tm_link=tm_header_search&utm_source=Publicaster&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TPEML (http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/1206791/?search_redirect=mudcrutch&tm_link=tm_header_search&utm_source=Publicaster&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TPEML)
Post by: Wayback on April 07, 2008, 07:43:16 AM
www.backstreets.com/setlists.html (http://www.backstreets.com/setlists.html)
Post by: Wayback on April 09, 2008, 09:50:36 AM
www.apeconcerts.com/venue_greekTheatre.cfm (http://www.apeconcerts.com/venue_greekTheatre.cfm)
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on April 10, 2008, 10:33:59 AM
Steely Dan in concert Sat July 26 at the Greek, UC Berkeley. Tix on sale this Sunday. The Dan, man. See
www.apeconcerts.com/venue_greekTheatre.cfm (http://www.apeconcerts.com/venue_greekTheatre.cfm)
I'll be online Sunday morning, hoping to score...
Post by: princessofcairo on April 15, 2008, 06:20:54 AM
Attended Springsteen concert Sat night in San Jose. See summary, photos, setlists at
www.backstreets.com/setlists.html (http://www.backstreets.com/setlists.html)
those were fun to read!
Post by: Gazoo on April 15, 2008, 10:28:47 AM
Attended Springsteen concert Sat night in San Jose. See summary, photos, setlists at
www.backstreets.com/setlists.html (http://www.backstreets.com/setlists.html)
Won't get to read the site till late this week, but very cool that you got to go! Serious envy on my part.
Hope you and everyone else here are holding up well in this season of rampant change!
Post by: Gazoo on May 06, 2008, 02:48:27 PM
* Thurs May 8 @ 8pm
Acoustic Show @ RED DEVIL LOUNGE
1655 Polk St. #1 San Francisco, CA 94109
$5 adv / $8 door w/ oona and mandi perkins
* Sat May 10 @ 8pm
Acoustic Show @ BLUE ROCK SHOOT
14523 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA, 95070
Post by: urth on May 06, 2008, 03:07:22 PM
I am sorely tempted by this. Gaz, you should consider the one in the Catskills simply based on proximity.:
MORE ATP NY TICKETS GO ON-SALE
We are pleased to announce that the following bands have been added to the ATP NY bill.
DINOSAUR JR
MERCURY REV
YO LA TENGO
HARMONIA
LILYS
GROWING
We are also pleased to announce that the next batch of ATP New York tickets are now on sale. There are two types of tickets on-sale today: first tickets without accommodation, and second tickets with accommodation at the nearby Raleigh Hotel. The Raleigh Hotel is situated approximately 10 minutes bus ride away from Kutshers and we will be running shuttle buses between the two hotels. The Raleigh also has a nightclub where we will have djs playing into the night and other performances.
Tickets are priced at $225 each + booking fee. Single day tickets are not available.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE RALEIGH OR KUTSHERS IN REGARDS TO ATP. Any questions need to be directed to feedback@atpfestival.com as this is the only address that will be able to answer questions.
The link to buy tickets is here:
http://www.seetickets.com/atp2
The accommodation comes in rooms for 3 or 4 persons.
3 persons - $450 (Plus tax + bf)
4 persons - $600 (Plus tax + bf)
Accommodations are sold by the room in 3 day blocks only, (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), you cannot buy just a single night. You are permitted to have any number up to the maximum occupancy in the room. For example, if you wish to purchase a 4 person occupancy room, you are permitted to have 1 - 4 people sharing the room during the event, and the price is the same for the room, regardless of how many people stay. Each person will still need to purchase a festival pass.
The Three Day Festival curated by both My Bloody Valentine and ATP, will be headlined by My Bloody Valentine in their first US appearance in 16-years and include performances by:
MY BLOODY VALENTINE - 1st show in 16 years in US
BUILT TO SPILL performing PERFECT FROM NOW ON
MEAT PUPPETS performing MEAT PUPPETS II
THURSTON MOORE performing PSYCHIC HEARTS
TORTOISE performing MILLIONS NOW LIVING WILL NEVER DIE
SHELLAC
MOGWAI
POLVO
FUCK BUTTONS
AUTOLUX
THE DRONES
LOW
WOODEN SHJIPS
EDAN with guest DAGHA
THEE SILVER MOUNT ZION ORCHESTRA
If you already have tickets and wish to buy accommodation only for the Raleigh Hotel, please send an email to atpnyrooms@gmail.com with your name, phone number, booking reference and type of room you wish to buy (3 berth or 4 berth) and you will receive instructions within 24 hours on how to purchase tickets. Please note that this option is only available to people who already have ATP NY tickets and no accommodation.
MBV ANNOUNCE US TOUR
September 22, 23: NYC, NY...at Roseland...
Ticketing link: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/000040A1E05C756E
On sale date: May 9, 2008 @ 10am
September 25: Toronto, ONT, Canada...at the RICOH
Ticketing link: http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/100040A5CE9E6227
Onsale date: May 9, 2008 @ 12:00 PM
September 27: Chicago, IL...at the Aragon Ballroom
Ticketing link: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0400409EBB142ADA
Onsale date: May 10, 2008 @ 11:00 AM
September 30: San Francisco, CA...at The Concourse
Ticketing link: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A598823E95
Onsale date: May 11, 2008 @ 10:00 AM
October 1: Los Angeles, CA...at the Santa Monica Civic
Ticketing link: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/090040A68DEF3E99
Onsale date: May 10, 2008
October 2: Los Angeles, CA...at the Santa Monica Civic
Ticketing link: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/090040A68E3C3EA5
Onsale date: May 10, 2008
For any press related inquiries regarding My Bloody Valentine or the MBV US tour, please contact mbvustour@gmail.com
Post by: RGMike on May 09, 2008, 01:06:21 PM
http://www.pr-inside.com/tina-turner-live-2008-north-american-r579596.htm
She'll be at HP Pavilion in Oct. No word on any dates in Spain -- sorry, princess.
Post by: mshray on May 09, 2008, 02:25:09 PM
Tina Turner hits the road again ... at age 68!
http://www.pr-inside.com/tina-turner-live-2008-north-american-r579596.htm
She'll be at HP Pavilion in Oct. No word on any dates in Spain -- sorry, princess.
She's the same age as my Mom...and George Harrison (if he were still here).
Post by: RGMike on May 09, 2008, 08:35:26 PM
Tina Turner hits the road again ... at age 68!
http://www.pr-inside.com/tina-turner-live-2008-north-american-r579596.htm
She'll be at HP Pavilion in Oct. No word on any dates in Spain -- sorry, princess.
She's the same age as my Mom...and George Harrison (if he were still here).
So... how does your mom look in fishnet stockings? ;)
BTW, I meant to ask you if your folks felt the midwestern earthquake a couple weeks ago.
Post by: princessofcairo on May 10, 2008, 10:16:29 AM
Tina Turner hits the road again ... at age 68!
http://www.pr-inside.com/tina-turner-live-2008-north-american-r579596.htm
She'll be at HP Pavilion in Oct. No word on any dates in Spain -- sorry, princess.
i'll cross my fingers and my toes! and try to win the lottery so i can afford tickets!
Post by: Alicat on May 30, 2008, 10:11:49 PM
I was lucky caller 20 and got tickets plus "pit passes" which give access via a wristband to the area in front of the stage. Hopefully not a mosh pit but I'm sure it will evolve into that.
Main stage,
Cypress Hill | Pennywise | Flogging Molly | Alkaline Trio
The Kooks | Everlast | Anti-Flag | MGMT | Atreyu
Airborne Toxic Event | Flobots | The Whigs | Middle Class Rut
Post by: Gazoo on May 31, 2008, 09:18:42 AM
Live 105 BFD, next Saturday, http://www.live105.com/pages/1989575.phpCongrats! You should totally go into the pit, but with some sort of comical padding like a football uniform or a Michelin-man costume. Would give everyone something to remember.
I was lucky caller 20 and got tickets plus "pit passes" which give access via a wristband to the area in front of the stage. Hopefully not a mosh pit but I'm sure it will evolve into that.
Main stage,
Cypress Hill | Pennywise | Flogging Molly | Alkaline Trio
The Kooks | Everlast | Anti-Flag | MGMT | Atreyu
Airborne Toxic Event | Flobots | The Whigs | Middle Class Rut
Post by: Alicat on May 31, 2008, 11:07:37 AM
Yeah but then I wouldn't look cute for alll the rocker boys! ;) ;)Live 105 BFD, next Saturday, http://www.live105.com/pages/1989575.phpCongrats! You should totally go into the pit, but with some sort of comical padding like a football uniform or a Michelin-man costume. Would give everyone something to remember.
I was lucky caller 20 and got tickets plus "pit passes" which give access via a wristband to the area in front of the stage. Hopefully not a mosh pit but I'm sure it will evolve into that.
Main stage,
Cypress Hill | Pennywise | Flogging Molly | Alkaline Trio
The Kooks | Everlast | Anti-Flag | MGMT | Atreyu
Airborne Toxic Event | Flobots | The Whigs | Middle Class Rut
Post by: Alicat on June 08, 2008, 10:02:12 PM
I have never seen so much crowd surfing and people who ended up with feet in the air and probably dropped on their heads a few times. Shoes were flying thru the air and being thrown on stage. Even saw a bra flung up at the stage. Amusing. Event staff got a huge workout hauling surfers over the barricades once they got tossed up front and then got escorted out.
Post by: RGMike on June 08, 2008, 10:15:11 PM
Cool music fest yesterday. Met some nice people and could not have asked for better weather. Having access to the front of the stage made it totally worthwhile. Got to see/hear MGMT, Anti-Flag, The Kooks, Everlast, Alkaline Trio, Flogging Molly and Pennywise. Flogging Molly were some wild Irishmen and the crowd got pretty unruly. Pennywise made the crowd crazier and I left in the middle of their set. I got pushed around a little but stayed as clear of the mayhem as I could. Everlast was awesome! Made the whole day worthwhile. Two side by side main stages so one act finished and within 5 minutes, the next act started. Whole thing took place n the parking lot, not the amphitheater stage.
I have never seen so much crowd surfing and people who ended up with feet in the air and probably dropped on their heads a few times. Shoes were flying thru the air and being thrown on stage. Even saw a bra flung up at the stage. Amusing. Event staff got a huge workout hauling surfers over the barricades once they got tossed up front and then got escorted out.
You are one brave middle-aged mom, Ms. Alicat! I wouldn't've lasted 10 minutes in that scene! More power to ya!
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on June 19, 2008, 11:12:11 AM
Post by: urth on June 19, 2008, 11:19:22 AM
I don't suppose I'm going to run into any of you tonight at the Fillmore... I've never seen Terrible Ted before, should be an interesting experience. :P
No kidding--I'll be curious if he has anything to say about some of the current events (election, gay marriage etc.) or if he just keeps it to his usual shooting and killing and guns patter.
Post by: RGMike on June 19, 2008, 12:00:02 PM
I don't suppose I'm going to run into any of you tonight at the Fillmore... I've never seen Terrible Ted before, should be an interesting experience. :P
No kidding--I'll be curious if he has anything to say about some of the current events (election, gay marriage etc.) or if he just keeps it to his usual shooting and killing and guns patter.
I could be wrong, but despite the red meat-and-guns shtick, he may be more libertarian than right-wing wacko. OTOH, he has an image to maintain. So Rod --if he does any election commentary or gay-bashing, please inform us here.
Post by: mshray on June 19, 2008, 01:53:07 PM
I don't suppose I'm going to run into any of you tonight at the Fillmore... I've never seen Terrible Ted before, should be an interesting experience. :P
I'm jealous, but I can't go. Double Live Gonzo is one of my favorite albums. Let me know if he plays Migration or Hibernation or Great White Buffalo. I can ignore the politics.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on June 20, 2008, 10:04:37 AM
I don't suppose I'm going to run into any of you tonight at the Fillmore... I've never seen Terrible Ted before, should be an interesting experience. :P
No kidding--I'll be curious if he has anything to say about some of the current events (election, gay marriage etc.) or if he just keeps it to his usual shooting and killing and guns patter.
I could be wrong, but despite the red meat-and-guns shtick, he may be more libertarian than right-wing wacko. OTOH, he has an image to maintain. So Rod --if he does any election commentary or gay-bashing, please inform us here.
Nope, none of that. Ted was kind of like The Monkeys last night, too busy singin' to put anybody down. Though, he was chattering away throughout the show, and he's really pretty funny a lot of the time. A little heavy on the patriotism and gun stuff, but not oppressively so. One of his main conceits for the night was that, since he was from Detroit, this was the Motown sound, and his band were the Funk Brothers. The biggest laugh (and perhaps the least pc moment) was when he stopped and said "Wait a minute... Am I the only black guy in the room? Where are my brothers? Any brothers in the house? I'm not continuing until I find a brother in the audience."
He kept playing anyway.
He did a nice tribute to dead rockers and blues artists, with a special Bo Diddley tribute. "Don't ever forget, this is where this all springs from, Bo Diddley, Jame Brown, Chuck Berry..." Then he went into a quick cover of Sam and Dave's "Soul Man", after claiming he grew up a small black child in Detroit -- "C'mon San Francisco, the rest of the country thinks that's funny! I love you guys to death, but America's out there -- you should come and meet us!" All said in good humour, mind you. He went into a bit of a diversity routine, using it to make fun of Country Western hicks. It was pandering, sure, but enjoyable nonetheless.
Musically, it was good, if not magical. A bunch of high energy riff rockers, professionally executed by what Uncle Ted kept telling us were the tightest band in America. They were tight enough, sure, but as a power trio, the level of difficulty isn't that high. I mean, the E street band is just as tight, and there's 12 or 13 of them. Ted's guitar playing was excellent, though he never approached the kind of wizardry Trower displayed last February. But Robin couldn't match Ted's scthick and personality.
His self promotion reached a peak when he launched into "Cat Scratch Fever" calling it the greatest riff ever. And then, when the song was over, he says "That WAS the greatest riff ever wasn't it? Or, maybe the second greatest -- this is the greatest!" Then he launches into a pretty much note for note rendition of "Stranglehold" for the final song before the encore (very nice).
The encore was, mshray, "Great White Buffalo". He broke out his special white guitar for that one, complete with crossed arrows on the back and the words Great White Buffalo. To cap the evening, he hangs the guitar on one of the amps (feedback), gets his compound bow, lights an arrow, and "sacrafices" the Great White Buffalo (not dead center, i was a little disappointed in Uncle Ted).
All in all, quite the enjoyable evening...
Post by: Gazoo on June 20, 2008, 11:45:20 AM
after claiming he grew up a small black child in Detroit
I've actually seen him do this shtick in interviews in years past. It would be funnier if his music had soul or rhythm to it.
Side note: Some Pittsburgh-area band whose name I've long since forgotten got the opportunity to open for Nuge in the 'Burgh back in the late '80s. As my brother reported, all went fine - until the band, for reasons unfathomable, decided to do a cover of "Stranglehold." Nugent, of course, was furious, and booted them as his opener that night.
Post by: RGMike on July 01, 2008, 12:31:12 PM
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/118739.html
Post by: Wayback on July 16, 2008, 10:42:24 AM
The Police Impressive at Shoreline
Contra Costa Times, July 15, 2008
Talk about a turn-around! Was it even the same group of guys onstage Monday night (July 14) at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View that performed 13 months ago at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland?
I was less than impressed with what I saw back in Oakland, but I was thrilled with the Police's gig at Shoreline. What a difference 13 months makes. This time around, the band was rock solid and the tunes came together perfectly onstage. Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers have definitely found the right balance between the past and the present in terms of presenting the music. The songs felt fresh, alive and exciting, yet they were still close enough to the original arrangements to allow fans to sing along.
Sting sounded quite strong, and Summers was as capable as ever, but it was Copeland who really impressed. That guy is a percussion maniac and I could watch him drum all night.
In all, the Police, so disappointing in its last visit to the Bay Area, finally managed to live up to its legend at Shoreline. Those planning to attend the band's gig on Wednesday (July 16) at the Sleep Train Pavilion in Concord should definitely be excited. The pairing of the Police and Elvis Costello is arguably the summer's most promising double header.
CONCERT PREVIEW: The Police, with Elvis Costello WHEN & WHERE: 7:30 p.m.Wednesday at Sleep Train Pavilion, 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord. TICKETS: www.livenation.com
Elvis Costello Shoreline partial setlist:
"Pump It Up"
"Mystery Dance"
"Everyday I Write the Book"
"American Gangster Time"
"Radio Radio"
"Clubland"
"Watching the Detectives"
"Alison" (with Sting)
"(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding"
The Police Shoreline set list:
Message in a Bottle
Walking on the Moon
Demolition Man
Voices in My Head
When the World Is Running Down
Don't Stand So Close to Me
Driven to Tears
Hole in My Life
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
Wrapped Around Your Finger
De Do Do Do
Invisible Sun
Can't Stand Losing You
Encores:
Roxanne
King of Pain
So Lonely
Every Breath You Take
Next to You
Post by: urth on July 17, 2008, 10:30:21 AM
Hey, anyone going to see Police/Elvis Costello tonight at Concord?? I'll be there, should be fun. Here's brief review, setlists from Sunday's Shoreline show.
[snip]
So how was the show? Did Elvis play much besides his hits?
Post by: RGMike on July 17, 2008, 10:54:27 AM
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/17/arts/music/17joel.html
Post by: Gazoo on July 19, 2008, 06:59:53 PM
Nice review of Billy Joel's Shea Stadium farewell last nite:Jon Pareles is a magnificent writer, and this was really among his best.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/17/arts/music/17joel.html
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on July 28, 2008, 09:13:50 AM
Highlight was probably "Black Friday", or maybe "Kid Charlemagne".
Fagan's voice was a little rough, but hey, he's no spring chicken. Not many of those in the crowd either.
Anyway, very enjoyable.
Post by: Gazoo on July 28, 2008, 09:15:49 AM
I don't have a lot of time this morning, but just wanted to mention the fine outing Saturday night, Steely Dan at the Greek. Excellent group of musicians (loved the horn section, drumming, and Jon Herington's lead guitar work). Heard some complaints as we were filing out that they played too much "old stuff". But others would have complained the exact opposite if they'd played more new stuff (and I wouldn't have been as entertained).Did they do anything from Walter Becker's new solo album?
Highlight was probably "Black Friday", or maybe "Kid Charlemagne".
Fagan's voice was a little rough, but hey, he's no spring chicken. Not many of those in the crowd either.
Anyway, very enjoyable.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on July 28, 2008, 09:22:12 AM
I don't have a lot of time this morning, but just wanted to mention the fine outing Saturday night, Steely Dan at the Greek. Excellent group of musicians (loved the horn section, drumming, and Jon Herington's lead guitar work). Heard some complaints as we were filing out that they played too much "old stuff". But others would have complained the exact opposite if they'd played more new stuff (and I wouldn't have been as entertained).Did they do anything from Walter Becker's new solo album?
Highlight was probably "Black Friday", or maybe "Kid Charlemagne".
Fagan's voice was a little rough, but hey, he's no spring chicken. Not many of those in the crowd either.
Anyway, very enjoyable.
They did a few songs I was unfamiliar with, one of which Becker sang, so maybe...
Post by: Alicat on July 29, 2008, 05:17:54 PM
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on July 29, 2008, 05:30:19 PM
Saturday Bone Bash here I come. Last week I won tix on the BONE which (no surprise) ended up being lawn seats. I wasn't planning to go since the lawn just doesn't work for me and lo and behold, I received a call this afternoon telling me I was selected for a meet and greet with the Scorps and there'd be VIP passes for me. Bob is actually excited for once to go to a show. I hope I get to hang out afterwards for the show, somewhere other than the lawn. Details and pics after the show.
Nice!
Post by: Gazoo on July 30, 2008, 12:24:11 AM
Saturday Bone Bash here I come. Last week I won tix on the BONE which (no surprise) ended up being lawn seats. I wasn't planning to go since the lawn just doesn't work for me and lo and behold, I received a call this afternoon telling me I was selected for a meet and greet with the Scorps and there'd be VIP passes for me. Bob is actually excited for once to go to a show. I hope I get to hang out afterwards for the show, somewhere other than the lawn. Details and pics after the show.Sweet, nice work!
Post by: RGMike on July 30, 2008, 10:59:31 AM
http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2008/07/17/kinks-davies-pens-new-musical-come-dancing/
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on August 01, 2008, 10:03:14 PM
Post by: Alicat on August 03, 2008, 02:09:48 PM
I have some good pics of the Scorpions and some show pics. I'll get them posted soon. My avatar is a pic I took backstage.
Post by: RGMike on August 03, 2008, 06:54:17 PM
Bone Bash was better than I anticipated. The meet and greet passes were just that. No VIP treatment or seats so I ended up buying seats when we got there and figured it out. Started in 103 row O which is good but I helped myself into center section row DD which was awesome. Usher let me go down to the stage at the end of the Scorps set. Opening band was good. Scorps rocked and Sammy just tore it up. Mas tequila! He's GREAT. I hoped for some Montrose and my wish was granted.
I have some good pics of the Scorpions and some show pics. I'll get them posted soon. My avatar is a pic I took backstage.
Alicat, you RAWK!
Post by: RGMike on August 14, 2008, 09:18:30 AM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/14/DD0D129MQS.DTL
Post by: urth on August 14, 2008, 11:05:27 AM
12 Galaxies is closing...
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/14/DD0D129MQS.DTL
Frank Chu must be disconsolate...
(http://telstarlogistics.typepad.com/telstarlogistics/images/frankchu1.jpg)
Post by: princessofcairo on August 14, 2008, 11:20:41 AM
12 Galaxies is closing...
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/14/DD0D129MQS.DTL
they fail to mention it was club galia before it was 12 galaxies.
yes, so sad for frank. where will he drink for free now?
Post by: mshray on August 14, 2008, 12:37:22 PM
12 Galaxies is closing...
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/14/DD0D129MQS.DTL
Frank Chu must be disconsolate...
(http://telstarlogistics.typepad.com/telstarlogistics/images/frankchu1.jpg)
I was disconsolate to see that the sfgate article wasn't about Frank!
Post by: Gazoo on August 14, 2008, 12:44:22 PM
"12 Galaxies Guiltied to a Zegnatronic Rocket Society." For ever and ever, amen.
Post by: Alicat on September 04, 2008, 03:11:53 PM
Post by: Tinka Cat on September 04, 2008, 03:19:02 PM
The nice folks at KFOG just gifted me tix to Lindsey Buckingham this Sunday. Hope it's good.hey, me too!
they must be papering the house...
Post by: ggould on September 04, 2008, 08:05:21 PM
both of you will have a great time. How did you win them?The nice folks at KFOG just gifted me tix to Lindsey Buckingham this Sunday. Hope it's good.hey, me too!
they must be papering the house...
Post by: Tinka Cat on September 04, 2008, 10:36:12 PM
I'm looking fwd to it: I've never been to the Mountain Winery -- can't wait to hang w those mountain winos!both of you will have a great time. How did you win them?The nice folks at KFOG just gifted me tix to Lindsey Buckingham this Sunday. Hope it's good.hey, me too!
they must be papering the house...
I got my tix (and I assume Alicat did, too) via KFOG's Foghead contest page (http://www.kfog.com/contests/ContestList.asp).
Post by: RGMike on September 05, 2008, 12:23:32 PM
Post by: Alicat on September 05, 2008, 03:26:52 PM
The venue is really nice, I've been to a half dozen shows there. Long road up to it and not a place to over drink and drive home from. I heard they just remodeled so I'm looking forward to it. Tinka, if you can recognize me from my pic, come say hi. I hope to be sitting by the pool or right outside of it (if it's still there) with a bottle of wine and some dinner before the show.I'm looking fwd to it: I've never been to the Mountain Winery -- can't wait to hang w those mountain winos!both of you will have a great time. How did you win them?The nice folks at KFOG just gifted me tix to Lindsey Buckingham this Sunday. Hope it's good.hey, me too!
they must be papering the house...
I got my tix (and I assume Alicat did, too) via KFOG's Foghead contest page (http://www.kfog.com/contests/ContestList.asp).
Post by: Tinka Cat on September 05, 2008, 05:00:15 PM
cool, will keep an eye out and say hi!The venue is really nice, I've been to a half dozen shows there. Long road up to it and not a place to over drink and drive home from. I heard they just remodeled so I'm looking forward to it. Tinka, if you can recognize me from my pic, come say hi. I hope to be sitting by the pool or right outside of it (if it's still there) with a bottle of wine and some dinner before the show.I'm looking fwd to it: I've never been to the Mountain Winery -- can't wait to hang w those mountain winos!both of you will have a great time. How did you win them?The nice folks at KFOG just gifted me tix to Lindsey Buckingham this Sunday. Hope it's good.hey, me too!
they must be papering the house...
I got my tix (and I assume Alicat did, too) via KFOG's Foghead contest page (http://www.kfog.com/contests/ContestList.asp).
Post by: urth on September 12, 2008, 10:15:18 AM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/09/10/entertainment/e232130D29.DTL
Post by: Tinka Cat on September 12, 2008, 11:55:12 AM
Yes to tour with replacement singer--Dude, it's surrogate prog rock!
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/09/10/entertainment/e232130D29.DTL
you can't stop progress
... and you can't stop Progressive Rock!
Post by: RGMike on September 17, 2008, 03:33:32 PM
http://www.loge13.com/2008/07/shea_stadium_festival_for_peac_1.php
Yes, I was there.
Post by: Gazoo on September 17, 2008, 10:24:30 PM
I've mentioned this before -- "The Summer Festival For Peace" at Shea Stadium in 1970. A nice bit about it from someone's last-days-of-Shea blog:
http://www.loge13.com/2008/07/shea_stadium_festival_for_peac_1.php
Yes, I was there.
It's not related to the concert, but this line from the link made me LOL:
"a young Jose Cardenal played centerfield. You may remember him as the old Jose Cardenal."
Post by: mshray on September 18, 2008, 10:20:59 AM
I've mentioned this before -- "The Summer Festival For Peace" at Shea Stadium in 1970. A nice bit about it from someone's last-days-of-Shea blog:
http://www.loge13.com/2008/07/shea_stadium_festival_for_peac_1.php
Yes, I was there.
It's not related to the concert, but this line from the link made me LOL:
"a young Jose Cardenal played centerfield. You may remember him as the old Jose Cardenal."
I had his Topps baseball card back then. Hadn't thought of that name for 30 yrs, easy.
Post by: Alicat on September 21, 2008, 10:14:24 AM
Post by: RGMike on September 21, 2008, 11:50:03 AM
At Oakland, for premium seats on the floor or club access sections, the tickets are paperless. You have to show up at the venue with the credit card you paid with to gain access. No exceptions says Tickatbastard, This should reduce scalping I guess.
Wow, as an anti-scalping tactic, that's rather brilliant -- amazing no one's thought of it before.
Post by: urth on September 21, 2008, 03:55:53 PM
At Oakland, for premium seats on the floor or club access sections, the tickets are paperless. You have to show up at the venue with the credit card you paid with to gain access. No exceptions says Tickatbastard, This should reduce scalping I guess.
Wow, as an anti-scalping tactic, that's rather brilliant -- amazing no one's thought of it before.
They've been doing that for awhile at smaller venues like the Fillmore etc. for high-demand shows, like when Prince or Clapton played there. But this is the first time I can recall them doing it for a show at a venue of this size--or even a portion of the room. (Although if by "premium" they just mean the first 10 or 20 rows, it might not be that big a deal--that's probably only 1,000 to 2,000 seats, tops.)
Post by: Alicat on September 21, 2008, 07:07:18 PM
They just added a second show on 12/4.At Oakland, for premium seats on the floor or club access sections, the tickets are paperless. You have to show up at the venue with the credit card you paid with to gain access. No exceptions says Tickatbastard, This should reduce scalping I guess.
Wow, as an anti-scalping tactic, that's rather brilliant -- amazing no one's thought of it before.
They've been doing that for awhile at smaller venues like the Fillmore etc. for high-demand shows, like when Prince or Clapton played there. But this is the first time I can recall them doing it for a show at a venue of this size--or even a portion of the room. (Although if by "premium" they just mean the first 10 or 20 rows, it might not be that big a deal--that's probably only 1,000 to 2,000 seats, tops.)
Please note that all tickets purchased in Floor sections A & B and Reserved Seating Sections 1, 14, 15, 16, 101, 114, 115, 116, 127, 128 will be paperless. The purchaser of these tickets must bring the purchasing credit card to the venue on the night of the event to be permitted admission. There will be no exceptions.
Post by: Tinka Cat on September 22, 2008, 05:13:37 PM
The Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2008 lineup (http://www.strictlybluegrass.com/2008/artists.shtml) has been finalized, and it's stellar, as usual: Elvis Costello, Robert Plant and Allison Kraus, Earl Skruggs, Doc Watson, Bill Kirchen, Dave Alvin, Nick Lowe, Odetta, etc...
This is truly one of the highlights of the year for me. Hope you all get a chance to experience some of it!
Post by: Alicat on September 22, 2008, 06:09:49 PM
Announcing the 2008 lineup (not necessarily in order of appearance):
Neil Young
Wilco
Jack Johnson
Death Cab for Cutie
Norah Jones
Sarah McLachlan
Cat Power
ZZ Top (Saturday only)
Josh Groban (Sunday only)
Smashing Pumpkins (Sunday only)
Post by: princessofcairo on September 22, 2008, 07:46:13 PM
Bridge School cometh again, trying to decide if I go Saturday or Sunday. Can't allow myself to go both days this year.
ZZ Top (Saturday only)
That's a no-brainer! :)
Post by: Gazoo on September 22, 2008, 07:49:13 PM
Post by: princessofcairo on September 23, 2008, 05:52:08 PM
Amazing show! A great set, mixing the best songs from the three good albums. One original Wimbush song, two covers ("Papa Was a Rolling Stone" and "Should I Stay or Should I Go"). I don't remember the last time I headbanged so hard. Or pogoed so high! Or moshed so...civilly.
I want to do it again tomorrow, but I'm afraid my legs, ears and neck won't allow it. They were really great, though. I don't know how anyone, not to mention four people can perform like that night after night...
Other songs:
Glamour Boys
Desperate People
Which Way is America?
Middle Man
Cult of Personality
Love Rears Its Ugly Head
Time's Up
History Lesson
Pride
Bi
Ignorance is Bliss
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on September 23, 2008, 06:01:58 PM
Living Colour!! Right in front of the stage! I can't hear a damn thing now.
Amazing show! A great set, mixing the best songs from the three good albums. One original Wimbush song, two covers ("Papa Was a Rolling Stone" and "Should I Stay or Should I Go"). I don't remember the last time I headbanged so hard. Or pogoed so high! Or moshed so...civilly.
I want to do it again tomorrow, but I'm afraid my legs, ears and neck won't allow it. They were really great, though. I don't know how anyone, not to mention four people can perform like that night after night...
Other songs:
Glamour Boys
Desperate People
Which Way is America?
Middle Man
Cult of Personality
Love Rears Its Ugly Head
Time's Up
History Lesson
Pride
Bi
Ignorance is Bliss
Sounds great! Do it again!
Post by: princessofcairo on September 23, 2008, 06:14:43 PM
Sounds great! Do it again!
I would, but they're leaving town. :(
Post by: RGMike on September 23, 2008, 07:24:04 PM
Sounds great! Do it again!
I would, but they're leaving town. :(
So is it the orig lineup? I thought they were all feuding with each other.
Post by: princessofcairo on September 24, 2008, 04:26:11 AM
Sounds great! Do it again!
I would, but they're leaving town. :(
So is it the orig lineup? I thought they were all feuding with each other.
Yeah: Corey, Doug, Will and Vernon. They didn't look like they were feuding at all! Corey was upset for the first few songs because he couldn't hear himself in the monitors, but the techs eventually fixed that problem. The band was laughing a lot among themselves - they seemed to be having a good time.
Post by: Wayback on September 24, 2008, 10:53:46 AM
Bridge School cometh again, trying to decide if I go Sat or Sunday. Can't allow myself to go both days this year. Announcing the 2008 lineup (not necessarily in order of appearance):Hey, that was me who won Bridge School tix on today's 9 O'Clock Pop Quiz! (had to answer 5 Norah Jones questions). I would have preferred Sat, but I'll take the free Sunday tix!
Neil Young
Wilco
Jack Johnson
Death Cab for Cutie
Norah Jones
Sarah McLachlan
Cat Power
ZZ Top (Saturday only)
Josh Groban (Sunday only)
Smashing Pumpkins (Sunday only)
Post by: Tinka Cat on September 24, 2008, 11:22:37 AM
Bridge School cometh again, trying to decide if I go Sat or Sunday. Can't allow myself to go both days this year. Announcing the 2008 lineup (not necessarily in order of appearance):Hey, that was me who won Bridge School tix on today's 9 O'Clock Pop Quiz! (had to answer 5 Norah Jones questions). I would have preferred Sat, but I'll take the free Sunday tix!
Neil Young
Wilco
Jack Johnson
Death Cab for Cutie
Norah Jones
Sarah McLachlan
Cat Power
ZZ Top (Saturday only)
Josh Groban (Sunday only)
Smashing Pumpkins (Sunday only)
funny, when I heard the prize was Tickets to Sunday, I told my GF, "Feh, Saturday is the day to go: that's when ZZ plays! and a guy who's also on that 10@10club forum agrees!"
I heard you win -- nice job.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on September 24, 2008, 11:47:48 AM
Bridge School cometh again, trying to decide if I go Sat or Sunday. Can't allow myself to go both days this year. Announcing the 2008 lineup (not necessarily in order of appearance):Hey, that was me who won Bridge School tix on today's 9 O'Clock Pop Quiz! (had to answer 5 Norah Jones questions). I would have preferred Sat, but I'll take the free Sunday tix!
Neil Young
Wilco
Jack Johnson
Death Cab for Cutie
Norah Jones
Sarah McLachlan
Cat Power
ZZ Top (Saturday only)
Josh Groban (Sunday only)
Smashing Pumpkins (Sunday only)
5 Norah Jones questions? Mister, you're a better man than I.
Post by: Alicat on September 24, 2008, 04:08:24 PM
Pretty sure free means lawn. :PBridge School cometh again, trying to decide if I go Sat or Sunday. Can't allow myself to go both days this year. Announcing the 2008 lineup (not necessarily in order of appearance):Hey, that was me who won Bridge School tix on today's 9 O'Clock Pop Quiz! (had to answer 5 Norah Jones questions). I would have preferred Sat, but I'll take the free Sunday tix!
Neil Young
Wilco
Jack Johnson
Death Cab for Cutie
Norah Jones
Sarah McLachlan
Cat Power
ZZ Top (Saturday only)
Josh Groban (Sunday only)
Smashing Pumpkins (Sunday only)
eta: Congrats. It's a great show.
Post by: mshray on September 24, 2008, 04:19:08 PM
Hey, that was me who won Bridge School tix on today's 9 O'Clock Pop Quiz! (had to answer 5 Norah Jones questions). I would have preferred Sat, but I'll take the free Sunday tix!
If you have any trouble finding someone to go with...um...y'know....I could drive even.
;)
Post by: Wayback on September 25, 2008, 10:57:49 AM
Noted! As we get closer to show date, I'll see which of my pals are truly worthy!Hey, that was me who won Bridge School tix on today's 9 O'Clock Pop Quiz! I would have preferred Sat, but I'll take the free Sunday tix!If you have any trouble finding someone to go with...um...y'know....I could drive even.
Post by: Gazoo on September 25, 2008, 12:33:59 PM
Meantime, if I take an earlier bus back from DC Sunday afternoon, I can perhaps make this show:
WCBS-101.1FM in association with SPARKIEMARTINPRESENTS
70th Birthday Show
BEN E. KING
Featuring:
Special Guests
DARLENE LOVE
GARY US BONDS
CHARLIE THOMAS(The Drifters)
+ Guest Host
DON K. REID (WCBS-FM)
Sun Sept 28 8PM
Doors @ 6PM
Post by: Tinka Cat on September 26, 2008, 11:10:18 AM
good show, she played lots of new songs. She just wrote a book, too, and will be at the Book passage in the Ferry Building in SF tonight at 6 PM.
there were some idiots in the crowd, though: the guy who wanted to engage her in a real conversation by yelling stupid things. Julia said "I'm doing abook signing tomorrow... somewhere....I forget." ... and the guy would say "Is that on your website?! maybe it's your people should make that clearer!" or he would yell out the most obscure song just to prove to J-hat that he's a REAL fan... OMG, painful.
and another thing while I'm whining: I HATE HATE HATE those people who have to give that cowboy yell out during the quiet or subtle moments of songs. If you so badly need attention that you have to do the WHOOHOO! during some nice quiet interlude, please seek help. I came to hear the artist, not you... douchebag.
thanks, I feel better.
Post by: princessofcairo on September 26, 2008, 02:39:48 PM
and another thing while I'm whining: I HATE HATE HATE those people who have to give that cowboy yell out during the quiet or subtle moments of songs. If you so badly need attention that you have to do the WHOOHOO! during some nice quiet interlude, please seek help. I came to hear the artist, not you... douchebag.
thanks, I feel better.
:) i know how you feel!
Post by: urth on September 26, 2008, 11:36:44 PM
and another thing while I'm whining: I HATE HATE HATE those people who have to give that cowboy yell out during the quiet or subtle moments of songs. If you so badly need attention that you have to do the WHOOHOO! during some nice quiet interlude, please seek help. I came to hear the artist, not you... douchebag.
thanks, I feel better.
:) i know how you feel!
Amen. These are the same folks who *still* think it's clever to yell out "free bird." That line has been old since Bush the Senior was in office.
Richard Buckner has the best response to that I've seen. He immediately flips off the heckler and says "no charge."
Post by: Alicat on September 28, 2008, 01:08:04 PM
Post by: RGMike on September 28, 2008, 05:20:43 PM
Scored Bridge tix for Saturday. Taking my kids to their first concert.
Oh, these kids today... shouldn't you have to see the Sippy Cups first? and then work your way up to something crappy like Journey before you get to see Neil Young? ;)
Post by: Alicat on September 28, 2008, 11:47:54 PM
Not MY kids. I burn their CDs and load the iPods. Led Zep, AC/DC, Doors and most classic rock artists are what they know. They're already getting up to speed on Neil tunes and I know they'll dig DCFC. They're bummed not getting to see AC/DC. Aside from not being able to afford taking them to that, I figure it's too hardcore for their young age. They haven't been exposed to "smoking" before and I'm sure there will be exposure at the Bridge and I'll have to possibly do some explaining.Scored Bridge tix for Saturday. Taking my kids to their first concert.
Oh, these kids today... shouldn't you have to see the Sippy Cups first? and then work your way up to something crappy like Journey before you get to see Neil Young? ;)
Post by: Tinka Cat on October 07, 2008, 01:27:39 PM
I was there all three days, enjoyed it immensely, as always.
Some highlights:
Friday night was devoted to Robert Plant and Allison Krauss' appearance, their second swing though the Bay Area. (The first leg o' the tour was back in late June, and I had scored second row tix [!] from KFOG's 9 o'clock pop quiz for their Greek Theater show, so I knew what to expect and didn't feel the need to get up close this time. The highlight had to be "The Battle Of Evermore" - great LZ song and so well done with that band. T. Bone Burnett really has a handle on their show's sound and feel, and comes up w some great arrangements, including a banjo-fueled twangy bluegrass-ed "Black Dog.")
Saturday, I bounced around from stage to stage, but managed to hear some (or most) of the sets by these folks:
Jimmie Dale Gilmore
Carlene Carter
Guy Clark & Verlon Thompson
Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band
Bad Livers
Richard Thompson
The Desert Rose Band
Jerry Jeff Walker
Odetta
Asleep at the Wheel
Robert Earl Keen
the highlight on Saturday had to be Richard Thompson, whom I saw for about a half hour. I've never been a fan (I've known he was "good," but never really listened), but now I wish I had known earlier just how excellent he is. He has such a great picking style, keeping the rhythm w his thumb and playing runs up and down the neck. it's hard to believe we were hearing just one guitar. His song "1952 Vincent Black Lightning" brought me close to tears. If a song nearly makes you cry (for good reasons), it's a definite highlight. Something happened out there in the sun when listening to this simple song I'll never forget. Richard Thompson was in complete control and all the folks there were on the same page with him.
On Sunday, got to the Star Stage early (10 AM) and put out my tarp. I felt like a land hog since there only three of us for a while. But as the day went along, more friends started showing up and by peak hour we had 11 people there. yikes.. Bill Kirchen opened things off with his dieselbilly Bakersfield style telecaster-powered set. In case you don't know him, he's the guitar god who does the lead guitar in Commander Cody's "Hot Rod Lincoln" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77Rl1zNIpzg).
Then "Riders In The Sky" took the stage -- what fun these guys were! four part harmony cowboy songs, plenty of corny humor and big hats. What's not to like?
Caught some Hazel Dickens and then I saw a little of Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys ("clinch Mountain?" hmmm, just what goes on up there?). The two minutes he took to sing the a capella "O Death" did bring me to tears. I looked around and I wasn't the only one crying -- what a moment: the entire meadow seemed to go still -- no one spoke during that song. That could not be topped.
Elvis Costello tried, though, esp when he sang "Love Hurts" w Emmylou Harris, and then brought out the 40 man Burlington Welsh Male Chorus to join in his set. very fun...
Then things got nuts w Gogol Bordello (my friend called the crowd for GB an "interesting mix of hippies and the tragically hip(sters). I don't think I've seen so many dreads next to so many ironic mustaches and porkpie hats before!") Frenetic performers, energy to spare. Bluegrass? hardly.. and who cares if I only understood maybe two sentences in their set??
But my buddies had their kids w them, and they were hitting the wall, so we had to get out of that crowd. I then saw some Pegi Young (Neil's wife, she was ... ok). Caught some Loudon Wainwright II and most of Iris Dement. Wrapped it up w a little Emmylou Harris, as is proper.
HSB is one of the highlights of the year for me. Every year this thing seems to get better and better, it's got world class acts, it's so well run, in beautiful GG Park at a great time of the year. .. and it's all paid for by Warren Hellman. All hail him!
Post by: princessofcairo on October 07, 2008, 01:43:20 PM
Odetta
Asleep at the Wheel
THE Odetta?!?!?!?!?!?
Post by: urth on October 07, 2008, 01:49:28 PM
(And I heartily second your thanks to Warren Hellman. He might be a capitalist, but he's got at least some of his priorities straight. I shudder when I think about how much this annual clambake must cost him--easily into seven figures. But it's probably just a drop in the bucket to him.)
Post by: Tinka Cat on October 07, 2008, 02:01:45 PM
Odetta
Asleep at the Wheel
THE Odetta?!?!?!?!?!?
Yes! The one and only. here's a pic a reader at SFGate submitted:
(http://contribute.sfgate.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/10/2/ca4df018-e9bc-4853-92df-f74f12ff3637.Large.jpg)
more reader pics here (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/contribute/sn/gallery?plckGalleryID=c40b1f1e-3f0e-4cd6-a33d-7000685f1d6d)
and FWIW, here's Joel Selvin's review (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/10/06/DDGU13C0T8.DTL) - some Chron staff pics there, too.
It was really great to see her -- I felt like I had to see her: how can you pass up seeing a legend like that..? She's 76 years old.... she sat in her wheelchair to sing, sounded great, accompanied by solo piano.
Post by: urth on October 07, 2008, 09:53:53 PM
Odetta
Asleep at the Wheel
THE Odetta?!?!?!?!?!?
Yes! The one and only. here's a pic a reader at SFGate submitted:
(http://contribute.sfgate.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/10/2/ca4df018-e9bc-4853-92df-f74f12ff3637.Large.jpg)
more reader pics here (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/contribute/sn/gallery?plckGalleryID=c40b1f1e-3f0e-4cd6-a33d-7000685f1d6d)
and FWIW, here's Joel Selvin's review (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/10/06/DDGU13C0T8.DTL) - some Chron staff pics there, too.
It was really great to see her -- I felt like I had to see her: how can you pass up seeing a legend like that..? She's 76 years old.... she sat in her wheelchair to sing, sounded great, accompanied by solo piano.
Dude, I am envious. Glad you got to see her. Last time she was supposed to be in the bay area she had to cancel for health reasons, iirc.
Post by: Gazoo on October 08, 2008, 12:28:54 AM
PS: What should I know about Odetta? A few years ago a publicist sent me an album of hers called Gonna Let It Shine; I still have it and I've never once played it.
Post by: princessofcairo on October 08, 2008, 12:35:30 AM
Odetta
THE Odetta?!?!?!?!?!?
Yes! The one and only.
The real question is: did you see MC Hammer? :)
Sounds like a fine, fine show! Imagine seeing Robert Plant for free!
Post by: RGMike on October 08, 2008, 07:44:38 AM
Not my cup of tea musically, but Tinka, that was a great review - thanks!
PS: What should I know about Odetta? A few years ago a publicist sent me an album of hers called Gonna Let It Shine; I still have it and I've never once played it.
oh you kids today -- no sense of history! ;)
Post by: Tinka Cat on October 08, 2008, 11:18:29 AM
Not my cup of tea musically, but Tinka, that was a great review - thanks!
PS: What should I know about Odetta? A few years ago a publicist sent me an album of hers called Gonna Let It Shine; I still have it and I've never once played it.
oh you kids today -- no sense of history! ;)
heh, I'm like you Gaz: I don't know that much about her, really, but did know that she'd been part of the 60s folk revival, that and her music and energy had been part of the civil rights movement and that she influenced many performer and writers, like Dylan, Joan Baez, etc. So I figured it would be a "good" thing to see her: it would add to my musical edu-muh-cation, and just being in her presence and paying some of my attention to her would be a good thing for my soul. (wow, I sound really new age-y. I'm usually pretty skeptical about stuff like that, but it's sort of what, I did to be honest.)
plus I would get to say "Odetta, Yeah, I saw her!"
emotionally or culturally speaking, bluegrass never used to be my cup of tea, either. I was weaned on 70s AM radio pop, crap rock like Journey, Rush, Foreigner, prog rock, etc. I still love that stuff, but over the years I'm finding that I'm growing tired of listening to the same music. Plus I play guitar, and those bluegrass dudes (and chicks!) can pick the hell out of their geetars, banjos and mandolins. The faster the better! I think everyone -- even you Gaz! ;) -- would appreciate seeing Earl Scruggs and his band blaze through Foggy Mountain Breakdown or the theme to Beverly Hillbillies (which he also wrote).
Post by: Tinka Cat on October 08, 2008, 11:20:31 AM
Odetta
THE Odetta?!?!?!?!?!?
Yes! The one and only.
The real question is: did you see MC Hammer? :)
Sounds like a fine, fine show! Imagine seeing Robert Plant for free!
no -- I couldn't touch that. Couldn't make it there that early.
yeah, Robert plant sill has, like, THE BEST HAIR EVER... even though he resembles someone's grandmother at times.
Post by: mshray on October 09, 2008, 10:04:48 AM
even though he resembles someone's grandmother at times.
OMGWTFLOL!!!!!
...no...really....I embarassed myself and had to explain. *Thanks* Tinka.
Post by: princessofcairo on October 10, 2008, 12:36:23 PM
even though he resembles someone's grandmother at times.
probably not from the waist down! ;)
Post by: Alicat on October 14, 2008, 10:28:22 AM
Saturday 10/25 lineup: Neil Young, Jack Johnson, Norah Jones, Sarah McLachlan, Death Cab For Cutie, Wilco, Cat Power (ZZ Top no longer performing due to a scheduling conflict)
Who is Cat Power?
Post by: Gazoo on October 14, 2008, 10:32:57 AM
ust seen via the KFOG page,
Saturday 10/25 lineup: Neil Young, Jack Johnson, Norah Jones, Sarah McLachlan, Death Cab For Cutie, Wilco, Cat Power (ZZ Top no longer performing due to a scheduling conflict)
Who is Cat Power?
She's a basket case with a soulful voice. She does the occasional effective cover, but her live concerts are wildly erratic; inebration and tears are often involved.
Post by: Alicat on October 14, 2008, 11:03:51 AM
From her or is that what I'll be reduced to? I don't have trouble with the inebriation part.ust seen via the KFOG page,
Saturday 10/25 lineup: Neil Young, Jack Johnson, Norah Jones, Sarah McLachlan, Death Cab For Cutie, Wilco, Cat Power (ZZ Top no longer performing due to a scheduling conflict)
Who is Cat Power?
inebration and tears are often involved.
Post by: Tinka Cat on October 14, 2008, 12:38:13 PM
From her or is that what I'll be reduced to? I don't have trouble with the inebriation part.ust seen via the KFOG page,
Saturday 10/25 lineup: Neil Young, Jack Johnson, Norah Jones, Sarah McLachlan, Death Cab For Cutie, Wilco, Cat Power (ZZ Top no longer performing due to a scheduling conflict)
Who is Cat Power?
inebration and tears are often involved.
Too bad ZZ won't be playing -- they would be one huge reason for me to attend on Saturday. The remaining lineup is still great, though. You can't lose w the Bridge School Benefit: even if everyone comes out and plays accordian polkas, your $$ still goes to a good cause.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on October 16, 2008, 09:43:01 AM
I skipped the debate last night in favor of Joe Jackson at the Warfield. It was Joe, Graham and the drummer, whose name I can't remember and can't find on the internet (Joe's site is riddled with javascript errors that play havoc with my development machine). Anyway, no electric guitar, which was different.
But not bad at all. The musicianship was magnificent. The evening was filled with quirky arrangements of JJ classics and rousing introductions to Joe's newer material. Opening with "Steppin' Out", they moved on to a couple off the new album Rain, including "Invisible Man", which I recognized from some KFOG exposure. The early highlight was "Fools In Love", with a few verses of the Yardbirds classic "For Your Love" melded in the middle. Joe also covered a Niel Finn tune, and later a rollicking version of Bowie's "Scary Monsters". "We usually don't do two covers in one show," said Joe in introducing the Bowie tune, before acknowledging Bowie as one of his "heros."
The set ended with "One More Time" -- as one of my favorite JJ songs, it was great to hear, but really could have used the guitar part. They came back to encore with a drum driven version of "You Can't Get What You Want" that was pretty incredible. That was followed with a by-the-book rendition of "Is She Really Going Out With Him." The show wrapped up with Joe solo in the spotlight belting out "A Slow Song."
The intimate crowd of "hardcore" Jackson fans had a fine time. Joe mentioned this was second trip through the Bay Area this year and asked how many of us had been at the May show -- by the reaction, quite a few. I'm guessing that the relatively light turnout (maybe two thirds sold out) was due to the earlier appearance. I spent most of the evening standing stage left, within two or three feet of the stage, which was very nice.
Oh, and "Freebird!"-boy was there. While Joe was introducing a song ("Solo", or maybe "So Low", from the new album, a beautiful and depressing piano ballad Joe performed solo), the guy bellowed out "Would it be 'Freebird', Joe?" So, he tried to make it fresh -- and failed.
Idiot.
ETA: I looked it up on Amazon -- not surprisingly: 7. Solo (So Low)
Post by: princessofcairo on October 17, 2008, 02:45:10 AM
Joe Jackson
I skipped the debate last night in favor of Joe Jackson at the Warfield.
I think Dave Houghton is the man you're seeking.
We should keep a log of the Freebird dude's appearances.
Sounds like a fine show! They cancelled their Madrid show last year, and I was out of town when they came this year.
Post by: ggould on October 19, 2008, 11:31:29 PM
Post by: Wayback on October 20, 2008, 02:05:55 PM
http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_10768978?source=rss (http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_10768978?source=rss)
Post by: RGMike on October 20, 2008, 02:14:29 PM
Review (with setlist at end) of Tina Turner at HP San Jose Sunday:
http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_10768978?source=rss (http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_10768978?source=rss)
Glad to see she's still doing "Typical Male" and "What You Get is What You See". Oh for the days when she did intriguing covers in her live shows like Prince's "Let's Pretend We're Married" and the Animals' "When I Was Young".
Post by: Alicat on October 26, 2008, 01:01:20 AM
Late night for my kids after their first concert. I'm proud to have this be their first. I have one going to bed singing Sugar Mountain. I might have to go back to see the Pumpkins on Sunday. Geez, that's just hours away.... Yay! Thank you Pegi and Neil!
Post by: Wayback on October 27, 2008, 12:31:38 PM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/10/27/DD4S13OIF5.DTL (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/10/27/DD4S13OIF5.DTL)
Post by: RGMike on October 28, 2008, 11:54:40 AM
http://theater2.nytimes.com/2008/10/27/theater/reviews/27rock.html?ref=theater
Post by: Wayback on October 30, 2008, 03:50:44 PM
http://music.yahoo.com/read/news/61823599 (http://music.yahoo.com/read/news/61823599)
ETA: now Michael denies he'll take part in J5 reunion:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081031/music_nm/us_jackson_life (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081031/music_nm/us_jackson_life)
Post by: Tinka Cat on October 30, 2008, 05:19:06 PM
I've never been a fan or had that much direct exposure to his music, but I leapt at the chance to see him for free (I won tix from from a radio station -- I don't know if I would've shelled out $30 per ticket.). I also felt I could "handle it" -- his style of free jazz was familiar to me and I know people who play improvisational atonal stuff, influenced by folks like Stockhousen, Cage, Morton Feldman, blah blah. It's not always for me, but I've had exposure to its vocabulary.
After he was introduced, we clapped and expected him to come out and sit down right away and get into playing. But it was a couple minutes before anything seemed to happen. just silence. Then we saw a figure come out of the shadows from WAAY in the back of the cathedral and start moving forward slowly. Then we heard some spoken words, things about astrophysics, astronomy, balance, etc. He was reading verse -- and he did this for about 10 minutes while walking behind the alter (do Episcopal churches have altars?). he was in a peach color sweater (old guys can wear anything and look cool). Then he sat down and started in.
So I'm glad I went, but it wasn't what you'd call a toe-tapping good ole time. He does make you work, and it's not background music, for sure. Attack is a fitting word (sometimes) for what he does to the keyboard, but he's not always a maniac, either. he does build shapes, big and small, hard and soft, but visualizing the waves of a turbulent sea can describe what most of the night was like.
One of the factors that came into heavy play is the Cathedral's acoustics: they suck. The sound was muddy from where we sat, and there's a 7 second reverb in there -- meaning a sound bounces around for seven seconds in some capacity before completely decaying. That kind of action can make a piano lose so much. the program notes mention the reverb and said taylor would use it as part of the perf. I'm sure from where he sat and what he heard himself playing was as diff experience than the rest of he place. I'm glad I went. I do consider it part if my musical edu-ma-cation at the very least. I downloaded some of his music, too. When I want to go someplace I seldom go musically speaking, it's there for me.
Post by: Tinka Cat on October 31, 2008, 01:45:55 PM
He was fantastic! I thought he was primarily a blues player, but he did a folky-cajun-y take on Fisherman Blues (?) that was very cool. He brought out a banjo for a song, too (let's not forget the banjo is an instrument developed in America by African slaves.) He also has some great arrangements: his trio played an African-influenced song that appears on the new CD (the CD version features more musicians -- including Angelique Kidjo) and the three of them had so much energy. The dude is funny, too. There were maybe 200 fans there, and they loved it. (Compare that with the Amoeba in-store I saw recently by Elvin Bishop, which just wasn't that exciting, to be honest: I was over back at the clearance bins by the third song, looking for more Rush and/or AC/DC -- that was for Mike and Alicat ... )
.. But with Taj Majal, I didn't want it to end. Great band, that Taj Majal Trio. They don't play TOO many notes if the song doesn't require, and are very tight. Go see them if you can.
He's drumming up support for his new CD, and he played for maybe 25 minutes, but it was qual-ee-tay stuff, I gotta say.
Post by: RGMike on October 31, 2008, 02:49:22 PM
another perf I saw recently was the in-store appearance of Taj Majal last Sunday at the San Francisco Amoeba. I knew about him peripherally, but when I found myself in Amoeba last Sunday midday and saw that he was doing an appearance at 2 PM, it was my lucky day. I had seen him at the aging hippie 40th Anniversary of the Summer of Love last year in GG Park, but the experience didn't stay with me .. maybe it was the aromatic waft of second hand smoke and patchouli that did it.
He was fantastic! I thought he was primarily a blues player, but he did a folky-cajun-y take on Fisherman Blues (?) that was very cool. He brought out a banjo for a song, too (let's not forget the banjo is an instrument developed in America by African slaves.) He also has some great arrangements: his trio played an African-influenced song that appears on the new CD (the CD version features more musicians -- including Angelique Kidjo) and the three of them had so much energy. The dude is funny, too. There were maybe 200 fans there, and they loved it. (Compare that with the Amoeba in-store I saw recently by Elvin Bishop, which just wasn't that exciting, to be honest: I was over back at the clearance bins by the third song, looking for more Rush and/or AC/DC -- that was for Mike and Alicat ... )
.. But with Taj Majal, I didn't want it to end. Great band, that Taj Majal Trio. They don't play TOO many notes if the song doesn't require, and are very tight. Go see them if you can.
He's drumming up support for his new CD, and he played for maybe 25 minutes, but it was qual-ee-tay stuff, I gotta say.
Damn -- how OLD is he?
Post by: Tinka Cat on October 31, 2008, 03:35:57 PM
another perf I saw recently was the in-store appearance of Taj Majal
Damn -- how OLD is he?
per wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal_(musician))
born May 17, 1942 (age 66)
Also, I misspelled his name: it's "Mahal" (w an "h")
Post by: mshray on October 31, 2008, 04:15:17 PM
another perf I saw recently was the in-store appearance of Taj Majal
Damn -- how OLD is he?
per wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal_(musician))
born May 17, 1942 (age 66)
Also, I misspelled his name: it's "Mahal" (w an "h")
Did he play "Ain't Nobody's Business"? I have a live version of that where about 2/3 in he just goes off without warning on this hystercial rap about his tricked out car - culminating in a Wolfman Jack impression - and then right back into the chorus. Very funny.
Post by: Wayback on November 03, 2008, 08:37:17 AM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/11/02/PK4N13NB7I.DTL (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/11/02/PK4N13NB7I.DTL)
Post by: Tinka Cat on November 03, 2008, 08:46:46 AM
another perf I saw recently was the in-store appearance of Taj Majal
Damn -- how OLD is he?
per wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal_(musician))
born May 17, 1942 (age 66)
Also, I misspelled his name: it's "Mahal" (w an "h")
Did he play "Ain't Nobody's Business"? I have a live version of that where about 2/3 in he just goes off without warning on this hystercial rap about his tricked out car - culminating in a Wolfman Jack impression - and then right back into the chorus. Very funny.
I don't recall that one, but it's possible. I'm hoping Amoeba will eventually put up the video they shot.
Also, Taj will be back in the bay area at Yoshi's Oakland Dec 19-21..! (http://www.tajblues.com/calendar/calendar.php?month=12&year=2008)
Post by: ggould on November 03, 2008, 09:31:32 AM
Wake The Dead 11-1-08
Freight And Salvage, Berkeley
Set 1
Cumberland Blues
Scarlet Begonias
Box of Rain
Deal
Can't Let Go (Lucinda Williams song)
New Speedway Boogie
Black Muddy River
The Other One > tambourine solo > bagpipes from the back >
Sugar Magnolia
Set 2
Castin' My Spell On You (done by Johnny Otis, among others)
White Rabbit >
Friend of the Devil
Bird Song > Bluebird > Bird Song
St. Stephen
Farewell Angelina
U. S. Blues
China Cat Sunflower >
Bertha
Encore
Down the Day
The Dolphins (Fred Neil)
Goodnight
Post by: mshray on November 04, 2008, 11:24:29 AM
Post by: Gazoo on November 10, 2008, 01:40:51 PM
Post by: ggould on November 10, 2008, 06:18:04 PM
Has anyone heard the new Boz Scaggs covers? He's doing a few jazz sets at the nearby Blue Note this week, and I'm wondering if it's a must-see/must-hear. I find in general that I like his songs in spite of his voice rather than because of it, but maybe it works better in the blues-jazz medium?jeez! I don't know what to say. Sounds like a don't-miss show, but if you don't like his voice...
Post by: urth on November 10, 2008, 11:04:45 PM
Has anyone heard the new Boz Scaggs covers? He's doing a few jazz sets at the nearby Blue Note this week, and I'm wondering if it's a must-see/must-hear. I find in general that I like his songs in spite of his voice rather than because of it, but maybe it works better in the blues-jazz medium?jeez! I don't know what to say. Sounds like a don't-miss show, but if you don't like his voice...
I recall in the piece on Boz that ran in the Chron a few weeks back, it was mentioned he uses a different vocal range and style for these songs than he does on his older catalog tunes, or the bluesier stuff he's done lately.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/10/27/DDL613GP4R.DTL&hw=Boz+Scaggs&sn=001&sc=1000
Read the section under the subhed "Mastering the standards". It sounds like you might not be hearing the Boz you're accustomed to. And his band sounds killer, too. Both reeds player Paul McCandless (ex of Oregon--the band, not the state) and bassist Steve Rodby (formerly of Pat Metheny's band) are great players. I'd take the chance on this one, if it were me.
Post by: Tinka Cat on November 11, 2008, 09:16:50 AM
The singer had to read a few of his newest lyrics, though, and that got distracting in those few moments when he lost his place. But for the most part, it was pretty dang fun. If you ever get a chance to see them, I'd say check em out!
Post by: urth on November 13, 2008, 02:38:22 PM
http://news.yahoo.com/s/launch/20081112/en_launch/61860982
Still, I'd pay a few quid to see 'em.
Post by: RGMike on November 13, 2008, 03:19:06 PM
I guess every band reforms sooner or later (except maybe the Ramones). Rod says he and Woody are game, but Mac and Kenney aren't mentioned by name.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/launch/20081112/en_launch/61860982
Still, I'd pay a few quid to see 'em.
"I. Wish. I knew what I know now... when I was younger..."
Post by: Tinka Cat on November 13, 2008, 04:03:02 PM
I guess every band reforms sooner or later (except maybe the Ramones). Rod says he and Woody are game, but Mac and Kenney aren't mentioned by name.it does mention "all the original members" though. What a surprise that they ignore Jones, b/c his stint w the who was fairly significant and you would think they could time to mention THAT.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/launch/20081112/en_launch/61860982
Still, I'd pay a few quid to see 'em.
Post by: princessofcairo on November 13, 2008, 05:20:07 PM
(except maybe the Ramones).
and Alice in Chains. (I pray)
Post by: mshray on November 13, 2008, 08:30:57 PM
(except maybe the Ramones).
and Alice in Chains. (I pray)
nor the Beatles!
Post by: Gazoo on November 13, 2008, 09:37:00 PM
(except maybe the Ramones).
and Alice in Chains. (I pray)
nor the Beatles!
nor ABBA!
Post by: princessofcairo on November 14, 2008, 05:11:02 AM
(except maybe the Ramones).
and Alice in Chains. (I pray)
nor the Beatles!
nor ABBA!
thank gott in himmel!
Post by: Tinka Cat on November 14, 2008, 09:12:02 AM
(except maybe the Ramones).
and Alice in Chains. (I pray)
Didn't the lead singer die? He's now a man in a box, eh?
ETA: oh, wait... is that the joke here...? nevermind.
Post by: Wayback on November 14, 2008, 09:46:35 AM
I guess every band reforms sooner or later (except maybe the Ramones). Rod says he and Woody are game, but Mac and Kenney aren't mentioned by name.Rod Stewart confirms the Faces reunion:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/launch/20081112/en_launch/61860982
Still, I'd pay a few quid to see 'em.
http://www.pr-inside.com/stewart-confirms-the-faces-reunion-r913856.htm (http://www.pr-inside.com/stewart-confirms-the-faces-reunion-r913856.htm)
Post by: urth on November 14, 2008, 11:43:44 AM
I guess every band reforms sooner or later (except maybe the Ramones). Rod says he and Woody are game, but Mac and Kenney aren't mentioned by name.Rod Stewart confirms the Faces reunion:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/launch/20081112/en_launch/61860982
Still, I'd pay a few quid to see 'em.
http://www.pr-inside.com/stewart-confirms-the-faces-reunion-r913856.htm (http://www.pr-inside.com/stewart-confirms-the-faces-reunion-r913856.htm)
Glad to see they're giving it a go. I'd guess Rod and Woody would be the two who would have to be convinced to do it, being as they're the most successful of the surviving members. Mac and Kenney haven't starved, but they're not nearly as active as the other two. Wonder if it'll be the non-stop rolling party it was when they were in their heyday?
Had to snicker at that article referring to them as "'70s supergroup." They were great, but hardly viewed as a supergroup back then. They toured endlessly, mainly played small to medium size halls here in the states, and struggled in the shadow of the Stones. Their stock rose when Rod came to the States and his solo career took off, and Woody was cherry-picked by the Stones to take Mick Taylor's guitar chair. Of course, that was the death knell of the band, too.
Btw, Ian McLagan's book All the Rage is a great read.
Post by: urth on November 20, 2008, 12:23:13 AM
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Post by: Tinka Cat on November 20, 2008, 09:09:56 AM
Btw, Ian McLagan's book All the Rage is a great read.
I heard Ian on some radio show (Fresh Air?) and he recounted how the Grateful Dead approached him to play keyboards for the band (maybe Keith Godchaux has just left?). Ian knew it would be an easy gig, guaranteed work, good money, but he said no b/c he couldn't deal w the tedious music! :o
Post by: Alicat on December 02, 2008, 08:55:06 AM
Post by: Alicat on December 03, 2008, 09:36:42 AM
AC/DC tonight. You KNOW I'm excited!!!!!!Great night. Band only playing these two shows in N. Cal and on to 2 in So Cal. Great energy, great showmanship, great crowd. A few new Black Ice tracks and classics a plenty. Angus and Brian really look they have a blast performing.
The Answer, http://www.theanswer.ie/home.html opened. Good band. Have had their disc on my wish list for a year and never got around to getting it so this was a treat.
Parking at Arena $25! wtf!? Big bucks being made there.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on December 04, 2008, 10:27:00 AM
AC/DC tonight. You KNOW I'm excited!!!!!!Great night. Band only playing these two shows in N. Cal and on to 2 in So Cal. Great energy, great showmanship, great crowd. A few new Black Ice tracks and classics a plenty. Angus and Brian really look they have a blast performing.
The Answer, http://www.theanswer.ie/home.html opened. Good band. Have had their disc on my wish list for a year and never got around to getting it so this was a treat.
Parking at Arena $25! wtf!? Big bucks being made there.
Peter Hartlaub review: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/12/03/DD7014GR3N.DTL
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Lead guitarist Angus Young, in particular, is built kind of like Gollum from "The Lord of the Rings" - and we mean that in a good way.
Post by: Alicat on December 04, 2008, 10:50:31 AM
AC/DC tonight. You KNOW I'm excited!!!!!!Great night. Band only playing these two shows in N. Cal and on to 2 in So Cal. Great energy, great showmanship, great crowd. A few new Black Ice tracks and classics a plenty. Angus and Brian really look they have a blast performing.
The Answer, http://www.theanswer.ie/home.html opened. Good band. Have had their disc on my wish list for a year and never got around to getting it so this was a treat.
Parking at Arena $25! wtf!? Big bucks being made there.
Peter Hartlaub review: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/12/03/DD7014GR3N.DTLQuoteLead guitarist Angus Young, in particular, is built kind of like Gollum from "The Lord of the Rings" - and we mean that in a good way.
Hell ya it was great.
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he knew that his band was charging $90 for tickets during a recession, and he wanted to apologize the only way he knew how - with a five-minute face-melting guitar solo
Post by: Wayback on December 04, 2008, 07:27:10 PM
Stones Insider Pins Altamont Fracas on Cops
On Dec 6, 1969, four people died at a Rolling Stones concert at the Altamont Speedway in Livermore, California. One of the victims was stabbed by a Hell's Angel.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081205/en_nm/us_stones_1 (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081205/en_nm/us_stones_1)
and a related item:
Baird Bryant, the revered documentary filmmaker/cinematographer who captured the stabbing at the Rolling Stones' Altamont show in California in 1969, died Nov 18, 2008. He was 80.
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/filmmaker%20bryant%20dead_1086864 (http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/filmmaker%20bryant%20dead_1086864)
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on December 11, 2008, 09:43:27 AM
David Lindley opened, just him, a microphone and several stringed instruments. One was a guitar, but I'm not sure on the others -- a mandolin on steroids and what might have been a lute? I don't know. But he's talented little hobbit-man (he could have been an extra in TLOTR without going to makeup), technically amazing, if a little dull.
(http://image.listen.com/img/356x237/2/7/7/5/995772_356x237.jpg)
Post by: princessofcairo on December 11, 2008, 10:00:17 AM
David Lindley opened
(http://image.listen.com/img/356x237/2/7/7/5/995772_356x237.jpg)
what sort of shoes was mr. dave wearing?
Post by: Tinka Cat on December 11, 2008, 10:05:28 AM
David Lindley opened
what sort of shoes was mr. dave wearing?
shoes that look like hairy feet?
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on December 11, 2008, 10:09:20 AM
David Lindley opened
(http://image.listen.com/img/356x237/2/7/7/5/995772_356x237.jpg)
what sort of shoes was mr. dave wearing?
The filmore isn't a great venue for checking out the footwear of the artists. Unless you are upstairs. So I never saw his feet.
Post by: ggould on December 11, 2008, 10:14:29 AM
Saw Los Lobos at the Filmore last Friday night. They rocked the joint. My buddy says this was more thier rocker edition, rather than the more latino flavored show they sometimes do, depending upon the audience (theory). They closed with a long, rockin' version of "Dear Mr. Fantasy" that was a joy to behold.sounds like a great show. Perhaps it was an off night, as dull is not a word I think of for DL. His lap steel work on some of the early Jackson Browne recordings can bring me to tears, and his Tele solo on Wooden Ships when I saw the Crosby/Nash band live an eon ago was jaw-dropping.
David Lindley opened, just him, a microphone and several stringed instruments. One was a guitar, but I'm not sure on the others -- a mandolin on steroids and what might have been a lute? I don't know. But he's talented little hobbit-man (he could have been an extra in TLOTR without going to makeup), technically amazing, if a little dull.
(http://image.listen.com/img/356x237/2/7/7/5/995772_356x237.jpg)
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on December 11, 2008, 10:28:20 AM
sounds like a great show. Perhaps it was an off night, as dull is not a word I think of for DL. His lap steel work on some of the early Jackson Browne recordings can bring me to tears, and his Tele solo on Wooden Ships when I saw the Crosby/Nash band live an eon ago was jaw-dropping.
Or maybe I wasn't in the mood quite yet. Takes some time (and a couple of adult beverages) to transition from the workday to concert mode. He had mad skills, but wasn't reaching me somehow.
Post by: RGMike on December 22, 2008, 10:30:03 AM
Post by: Tinka Cat on December 22, 2008, 11:27:08 AM
So I went to the Sharks game Sat nite, and the jumbotron outside HP Pavilion is flashing ads fro upcoming events: Celine Dion, Britney, etc. But one concert catches my eye: Jeff Dunham. Whothehell goes to a hockey rink to see... a ventriloquist? Yeah he's amusing on TV but... in an arena? WTF? Kinda like seeing a magician do card tricks at AT&T Park.
heh, I'm sure most people who go to this will be watching the jumbotron (or whatever other huge-ass monitors they have set up) to see the magic that is Jeff Dunham.
Post by: Tinka Cat on December 22, 2008, 12:27:02 PM
They've been around since the late 80s, but my first exposure to them came maybe 3-4 years ago when I heard their song "The Dark Is Rising" on KUSF (or maybe some internet radio station) and I thought, "gee I really like this song, the bombastic strings, the melodramatic structure and uber-romantic lyrics sung by this guy's head voice/falsetto" ...
I dug a little deeper and discovered that David Fridmann helped form the group. He produces lots of "indie" stuff (I actually hate that term, and I'm sorry I just used it) including The Flaming Lips -- so being a Lips fan, the deal was sealed.
Their music was synched to a film clip/montage projection presentation that filled the wall behind the five piece band: wall of noise guitar, keys, excellent bass player (played sans pick, thank you very much) and drummer who liked to rock out. The singer, Jonzthan Donahue, sings w a high "head" voice that will sometimes go falsetto (as opposed to your normal chest voice), and likes to sort of conduct the other guys with these wizard-like arm gestures (think of someone like Harry Potter throwing fireballs w both hands and shouting "Sha-Zam!"). They have an unabashed dramatic style, lyrics that may not go too deep, but they want to set a transformative feeling and mood, and give whatever substances you may be on a nice, loud place to explore. I drank water.
The Duke Spirit opened. Super cool band, lots of coolness in the attitudes, but they're great. they do a sort of shoegazey/velvets/Bjork thing -- the singer's cheekbones could cut glass (and she knows it).
It was a fine time, and I know at least one person here (urth) who wanted to go, so I wrote this w him in mind... :)
happy hanukah!
Post by: urth on December 22, 2008, 03:54:35 PM
If anyone's into checking them out, I'd recommend All Is Dream, which has been out 7-8 years or so I think. They're kind of psychedelic/prog, and as TC said, the singer is kind of a trip in an ethereal sort of way.
Post by: Wayback on January 13, 2009, 05:55:17 PM
http://www.fleetwoodmac.com/ (http://www.fleetwoodmac.com/)
Post by: Alicat on January 14, 2009, 11:08:09 PM
Fleetwood Mac will tour in 2009, first time in five years. 16 dates announced so far, starting March 1 in Pittsburgh. No West Coast dates yet, stay tuned atI saw Lindsey last year at the Mtn Winery. Good show. Maybe he was warming up for the Fmac tour?
http://www.fleetwoodmac.com/ (http://www.fleetwoodmac.com/)
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on January 15, 2009, 03:42:10 PM
Post by: Tinka Cat on January 15, 2009, 04:35:38 PM
Hey prog fans (Mshray, yessongs) -- anyone else considering Yes at the fillmore, Monday March 2? I will be there.
oh..? I didn't know about this. I am considering it now.
Post by: urth on January 15, 2009, 09:11:08 PM
Hey prog fans (Mshray, yessongs) -- anyone else considering Yes at the fillmore, Monday March 2? I will be there.
oh..? I didn't know about this. I am considering it now.
Yes at the Fillmore? Wow, in that room this has serious potential. Keep in mind however, this is Yes without Jon Anderson, who has been waylaid by some health issues and cannot tour. They've found a soundalike Jon and are continuing on without him, but I am told it ain't quite the same. However, as in the past, Yes has always held that no one in that band is irreplaceable. For instance, when Trevor Horne and Geoff Downes sat in for Anderson and Rick Wakeman for one album and tour, or when Steve Howe was commited to playing in Asia (the band, not the continent), so they got the thoroughly insipid Trevor Rabin to take over on guitar. In fact, I think the one member who has NEVER been replaced even temporarily is Chris Squire, although Alan White has been their drummer since Bill Bruford quit in the early 70s. (ABWH notwithstanding of course.)
All that said, I'd still go, so long as tickets are under $60 apiece.
Post by: urth on January 16, 2009, 12:56:53 PM
http://www.ianhunter.com/
http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/01/16/mott-the-hoople-reuniting-for-40th-anniversary-concerts/
Post by: Tinka Cat on January 16, 2009, 01:58:15 PM
Hey prog fans (Mshray, yessongs) -- anyone else considering Yes at the fillmore, Monday March 2? I will be there.
oh..? I didn't know about this. I am considering it now.
Yes at the Fillmore? Wow, in that room this has serious potential. Keep in mind however, this is Yes without Jon Anderson, who has been waylaid by some health issues and cannot tour. They've found a soundalike Jon and are continuing on without him, but I am told it ain't quite the same. However, as in the past, Yes has always held that no one in that band is irreplaceable. For instance, when Trevor Horne and Geoff Downes sat in for Anderson and Rick Wakeman for one album and tour, or when Steve Howe was commited to playing in Asia (the band, not the continent), so they got the thoroughly insipid Trevor Rabin to take over on guitar. In fact, I think the one member who has NEVER been replaced even temporarily is Chris Squire, although Alan White has been their drummer since Bill Bruford quit in the early 70s. (ABWH notwithstanding of course.)
All that said, I'd still go, so long as tickets are under $60 apiece.
you're in luck: they're $59.50
... and they're billed as "Howe, Squire & White of Yes (http://tickets.livenation.com/cgi-bin/tickets.htm?fun=tdetailb&doc=detailb&key=328$854&eid=402093&oid=793F26403F31583F3F3703A3F7C53E76543C3F&lnsite=new&referer_info=402093)"
Post by: RGMike on January 26, 2009, 11:26:57 AM
Post by: RGMike on January 26, 2009, 12:25:09 PM
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/26/cue-the-dancing-zombies-thriller-musical-in-the-works/
Post by: Wayback on January 26, 2009, 09:27:07 PM
Post by: RGMike on January 27, 2009, 07:44:07 AM
Springsteen opens his "Working On A Dream" 2009 Tour at HP in San Jose April 1 (tix on sale Feb 2): http://www.backstreets.com/tour.html (http://www.backstreets.com/tour.html)
KFOG's giving away tix, y'know. You have to listen to Annalisa (you phenomenal human being, you!).
Post by: Tinka Cat on January 27, 2009, 09:25:14 AM
Springsteen opens his "Working On A Dream" 2009 Tour at HP in San Jose April 1 (tix on sale Feb 2): http://www.backstreets.com/tour.html (http://www.backstreets.com/tour.html)
KFOG's giving away tix, y'know. You have to listen to Annalisa (you phenomenal human being, you!).
oy..
they gave away Bruce tix yesterday on the 9 o'clock pop quiz. My Three Songs (guess the connection):
1. Bruce - Prove it all Night
2. Billy Joel - Moving Out
3. Melissa Ehteredge - I'm the Only One
No one was getting it, they went through two rounds of on air-responses.
Most people were saying "they're all from New Jersey?" "They all played -- or will play the Stupor Bowl?" Finally, the morning show crew hammered home the give-away clue by repeating "Gung Hay Fat Choy!" and then Peter said "The connections has nothing to do w the songs."
I tried then to call in b/c I knew the answer: the artists were all born the Year Of The Ox, which started this past weekend.
Post by: ggould on January 29, 2009, 09:20:52 PM
https://www.radiojavan.com/tickets/event/386
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on February 06, 2009, 02:34:57 PM
Post by: RGMike on February 06, 2009, 02:49:56 PM
Going to the grand re-opening of the Fox Theater in Oakland tonight for a little Social Distortion. Should be fun.RevuesReviews (of the venue and the act) to come...
I work just down the street -- sure looks great from the outside.
Post by: mshray on February 08, 2009, 09:25:53 PM
Going to the grand re-opening of the Fox Theater in Oakland tonight for a little Social Distortion. Should be fun.RevuesReviews (of the venue and the act) to come...
Very jealous! I loves me some Social D. Wonder what Gaz thinks of that album of theirs that I talked him into buying at Amoeba 2 months ago?
Post by: Alicat on February 08, 2009, 09:55:06 PM
I woulda liked to have seen/heard Social D too!Going to the grand re-opening of the Fox Theater in Oakland tonight for a little Social Distortion. Should be fun.RevuesReviews (of the venue and the act) to come...
Very jealous! I loves me some Social D. Wonder what Gaz thinks of that album of theirs that I talked him into buying at Amoeba 2 months ago?
Review?
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on February 09, 2009, 03:29:43 PM
I woulda liked to have seen/heard Social D too!Going to the grand re-opening of the Fox Theater in Oakland tonight for a little Social Distortion. Should be fun.RevuesReviews (of the venue and the act) to come...
Very jealous! I loves me some Social D. Wonder what Gaz thinks of that album of theirs that I talked him into buying at Amoeba 2 months ago?
Review?
I don't have a lot of time -- let's just say Social D was awesome. Great energy and loud, just a lot of fun. The Fox looks great, but we didn't get there very early so I didn't get a chance to wander around much and check it out. Pretty much rooted to a spot for most of the time I was there. Well, not rooted, as I was bouncing up and down and head-banging. But pretty much in one spot.
Post by: Wayback on February 17, 2009, 11:30:10 AM
Jeff Beck at the Fox Theater in Oakland on April 23. General public tickets on sale this Sunday at 10am, with presale tickets on sale 2/19, 10am, through 2/21, 11:59pm.
Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood together at Oracle Arena Oakland on June 29. General public tickets go on sale March 2 at 10am, with presale tix available 2/26-28.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on February 20, 2009, 01:59:11 PM
Hey, just announced:
Jeff Beck at the Fox Theater in Oakland on April 23. General public tickets on sale this Sunday at 10am, with presale tickets on sale 2/19, 10am, through 2/21, 11:59pm.
Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood together at Oracle Arena Oakland on June 29. General public tickets go on sale March 2 at 10am, with presale tix available 2/26-28.
I bought tickets for Jeff Beck today. Very excited.
In other news, the Yes (lite) tour has been cancelled, no show at the Fillmore. Financially, I break about even.
Might do the Clapton/Winwood show...
Post by: urth on February 20, 2009, 03:17:16 PM
Hey, just announced:
Jeff Beck at the Fox Theater in Oakland on April 23. General public tickets on sale this Sunday at 10am, with presale tickets on sale 2/19, 10am, through 2/21, 11:59pm.
Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood together at Oracle Arena Oakland on June 29. General public tickets go on sale March 2 at 10am, with presale tix available 2/26-28.
I bought tickets for Jeff Beck today. Very excited.
In other news, the Yes (lite) tour has been cancelled, no show at the Fillmore. Financially, I break about even.
Might do the Clapton/Winwood show...
Beck should be great--I've never seen him otherwise. Cross your fingers that Vinnie Colaiuta is on drums--he was with JB when I saw him at the Warfield a couple years ago, and he's amazing.
This was the first I'd heard about the Yes cancellation, but a little digging revealed that Chris Squire had leg surgery on the 11th, so it would appear that the show here in PDX last Saturday didn't happen either. Bummer. But I bet there were a lot of relieved wives and girlfriends who didn't have to sit thru the show while their prog-geek husbands/boyfriends got their Yes on.
Post by: ggould on February 20, 2009, 03:56:51 PM
I bet there were a lot of relieved wives and girlfriends who didn't have to sit thru the show while their prog-geek husbands/boyfriends got their Yes on.ROTFLMAO
;D :D ;) :)
Post by: RGMike on February 26, 2009, 10:46:53 AM
http://www.wordtheatre.com/events/event.php?id=113
Post by: Gazoo on February 26, 2009, 11:56:06 AM
In case Gaz will be back in NYC by Sunday (his blog says he's "out of town" tomorrow) here's his chance to see James Franco live and in the flesh:
http://www.wordtheatre.com/events/event.php?id=113
I'll be in DC for a mini college reunion ("friends are coming from Europe!"). Won't be back in time for this, alas, but thanks for the heads-up.
PS: James Franco mentioned on the Oscar red carpet that he was reading a sarcastic book about Celine Dion's "Let's Talk About Love" album. I know the author of that book, Carl Wilson, and got drunk with him the last night of the EMP Pop Conference last year. Good times ...
Post by: RGMike on February 26, 2009, 12:17:49 PM
James Franco mentioned on the Oscar red carpet that he was reading a sarcastic book about Celine Dion's "Let's Talk About Love" album. I know the author of that book, Carl Wilson, and got drunk with him the last night of the EMP Pop Conference last year. Good times ...
TANC-of the Week: a guy at my gym is reading that very book; we were talking about it yesterday.
Post by: Tinka Cat on February 27, 2009, 11:29:04 AM
Anyone familiar?
the singer, Johnny Borrell, hails from The Libertines.
Post by: Gazoo on March 01, 2009, 08:45:53 PM
an acquaintance who hails from England mentioned the upcoming 3/24 SF Independent show by Razorlight.
Anyone familiar?
the singer, Johnny Borrell, hails from The Libertines.
I've heard two songs from them: a taking-itself-too-seriously emo anthem attempt called "America," and a mild but sweet cover of Sting's "Englishman in New York." They seem to want to be big.
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 04, 2009, 08:50:38 AM
good times!
He played his vintage Silvertone guitar and used a Silvertone amp (which shorted out a couple times, and Amoeba had a standby amp ready just in case.) Kenny used only a hand held snare and one brush, and provided nice backup singing and snarky quips. It was like being on the set of the Chris Isaak Show. He played a few songs from his new record, which seemed pretty good, but then again he doesn't necessarily stray too far from the Chris Isaak Formula.
He played Wicked Game, which missed the twangy lead guitar and the ethereal production you hear on record, and combine that with a few "whoops!" from the audience, and I realized how awesome that recording is. He also rushed it and broke character a bit during the song -- which was a little disappointing -- like when the long held high note at the end was coming, he asked Kenny "Are we ready for this?" and Kenny said " Go for it!" Then again, when you've played that song LITERALLY thousands of times, you can expect a little variation and fun. He covered Roy Orbison's "Only The Lonely" whichis a perfect fit for him, and even did a couple verses and chorus of Elvis' "Old Shep" -- an EARLY EP song about a dog -- which was prompted by the presence of a fluffy lapdog held by some soccer mom in the audience. There was lots of goofy banter with the audience, the guy's so likeable -- and he hit all the high notes. Men want to be him, women want to be with him -- and some men, too.
it was great! I didn't buy the CD or stick around to see him do any signings-- he seemed to be taking a LONG time to come back out from the Green Room. Perhaps he was back there getting re-energized? Perhaps he keeps up that nice boy energy by doing some RedBull .. or maybe something more powerful? :) I keeed, I keeed!
Instead I went over to the Bargain Bin and got my hands on a $1.99 copy of Frampton Comes Alive, but I put it back, saying "forgive me Bob Mayo, but I can download this."
Post by: RGMike on March 04, 2009, 08:57:55 AM
Got to Amoeba Monday night to see Chris Isaak do an in-store appearance...
TANC, I caught about 15 mins of his new TV show on the Biography Channel the other nite. He was interviewing Trisha "I totally stole Garth Brooks away from his wife" Yearwood. It really is a rip of what Elvis C is doing on Sundance, except it's on film instead of tape and there's no audience. And I thought "Chris is getting old and he's not going to age well."
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 04, 2009, 10:43:54 AM
Got to Amoeba Monday night to see Chris Isaak do an in-store appearance...
TANC, I caught about 15 mins of his new TV show on the Biography Channel the other nite. He was interviewing Trisha "I totally stole Garth Brooks away from his wife" Yearwood. It really is a rip of what Elvis C is doing on Sundance, except it's on film instead of tape and there's no audience. And I thought "Chris is getting old and he's not going to age well."
yeah, he's 56 years old and a surfer, out in the sun a lot.
Post by: Wayback on March 05, 2009, 07:54:18 PM
Post by: Wayback on March 05, 2009, 08:02:38 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7924392.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7924392.stm)
Plus, new Beatle videogame due 9/9; should be a huge seller!
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090305/en_nm/us_beatles_videogame_1 (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090305/en_nm/us_beatles_videogame_1)
Post by: RGMike on March 05, 2009, 08:39:17 PM
Unwigged & Unplugged Tour! Comedy legends and some-time musicians Christopher Guest, Michael McKean & Harry Shearer will be at The Paramount in Oakland on April 22, performing songs from their films Spinal Tap and A Mighty Wind. Check out their website: www.unwigged.com (http://www.unwigged.com)
Weren't Guest, McKean & Shearer their own opening act during the last Spinal Tap tour, performing as their characters from (what would later become) A Mighty Wind?
Post by: urth on March 05, 2009, 10:25:14 PM
Unwigged & Unplugged Tour! Comedy legends and some-time musicians Christopher Guest, Michael McKean & Harry Shearer will be at The Paramount in Oakland on April 22, performing songs from their films Spinal Tap and A Mighty Wind. Check out their website: www.unwigged.com (http://www.unwigged.com)
Weren't Guest, McKean & Shearer their own opening act during the last Spinal Tap tour, performing as their characters from (what would later become) A Mighty Wind?
Yep, saw 'em at the Warfield opening for themselves as The Folksmen in about 2001. Catherine O'Hara was in absentia.
Post by: urth on March 06, 2009, 10:51:41 AM
Unwigged & Unplugged Tour! Comedy legends and some-time musicians Christopher Guest, Michael McKean & Harry Shearer will be at The Paramount in Oakland on April 22, performing songs from their films Spinal Tap and A Mighty Wind. Check out their website: www.unwigged.com (http://www.unwigged.com)
It's turning out to be a good day. Just scored what I think are front row seats for their Portland show next month. Woohoo!
Post by: RGMike on March 06, 2009, 10:57:05 AM
Unwigged & Unplugged Tour! Comedy legends and some-time musicians Christopher Guest, Michael McKean & Harry Shearer will be at The Paramount in Oakland on April 22, performing songs from their films Spinal Tap and A Mighty Wind. Check out their website: www.unwigged.com (http://www.unwigged.com)
It's turning out to be a good day. Just scored what I think are front row seats for their Portland show next month. Woohoo!
DUUUUDE! We want pictures for sure!
Post by: Alicat on March 11, 2009, 09:16:30 PM
Presale tomorrow at 10am, password: FOREVER
forever young? Nah
Post by: Wayback on March 11, 2009, 09:33:28 PM
Post by: Wayback on March 11, 2009, 09:39:25 PM
Rod Stewart coming to San Jose Aug 4I saw him there a couple years ago (in the round; actually quite a fun show). By the way, I have a Kramer Focus electric guitar, hand signed by Rod Stewart for sale, $250. Contact me thru the Members link if you'd like more info.
Presale tomorrow at 10am, password: FOREVER
forever young? Nah
Post by: RGMike on March 12, 2009, 07:47:29 AM
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/12/arts/music/12wopa.html?_r=1&ref=theater
Post by: Gazoo on March 16, 2009, 09:03:17 PM
Too bad their opening act, HotTub, was a complete and utter trainwreck.
Still well worth it. Especially since I was in the attractive company of my workout partner.
Post by: RGMike on March 30, 2009, 11:42:39 AM
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/30/theater/30berk.html?ref=theater
Post by: urth on March 30, 2009, 12:24:08 PM
Green Day: the Musical!
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/30/theater/30berk.html?ref=theater
Not only that: If you read thru the article, it mentions that Berkeley Rep is also staging a musical theater adaptation of Matthew Sweet's Girlfriend album this fall. ?!?!?
Post by: RGMike on March 30, 2009, 12:46:32 PM
Green Day: the Musical!
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/30/theater/30berk.html?ref=theater
Not only that: If you read thru the article, it mentions that Berkeley Rep is also staging a musical theater adaptation of Matthew Sweet's Girlfriend album this fall. ?!?!?
I also noted that Quadrophenia opens on the London stage this spring.
I'm excited that the guy staging American Idiot is the guy who did Spring Awakening. Dunno how many here got to see SA when it played SF last year, but I saw in on B'way in 2007 and was quite blown away. Several of the best songs in it are quite Green Day-ish (one called "The Bitch of Life" and another called -- really -- "You're Fucked"), so the director's interest in Idiot makes perfect sense. I know Gaz doesn't do much musical thater, but by now I'm sure SA is at the half-price TKTS booth and it's well worth a visit.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on April 13, 2009, 10:23:53 AM
Post by: Tinka Cat on April 16, 2009, 09:04:50 AM
He is fast, and he has a great band assembled, but after a while the whole jamminess of it gets a little tedious for me. He doesn't do much other than stand there looking a little hunched and awkward and playing slide guitar better than probably anyone else alive, but I was ready to leave after 90 minutes. Then they brought out special guest Carlos Santana and he played w them for another half hour.. sah-weet! a nice evening: drinks at McTeague's on Polk, then a little Indian food at Shalimar on Polk, then we traipsed over the venue for the guitar godliness. ... And I rode my bike home in case you were wondering. :)
btw: the venue apparently does not have any free water: the bar sells bottles of water ($3) and there's no water fountain available. Is this even legal? I will send GoldenVoice a complaint.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on April 16, 2009, 09:18:19 AM
I saw the Derek Trucks Band last night at the Grand Ballroom at the Regency Center on Sutter and Van Ness (btw, is this room the famed Avalon Ballroom from the 60s?). He's a great slide guitarist in the Duane Allman vein -- in fact I think he toured w the Allman Brothers. I didn't really know his music that well, but I knew what to expect.
He is fast, and he has a great band assembled, but after a while the whole jamminess of it gets a little tedious for me. He doesn't do much other than stand there looking a little hunched and awkward and playing slide guitar better than probably anyone else alive, but I was ready to leave after 90 minutes. Then they brought out special guest Carlos Santana and he played w them for another half hour.. sah-weet! a nice evening: drinks at McTeague's on Polk, then a little Indian food at Shalimar on Polk, then we traipsed over the venue for the guitar godliness. ... And I rode my bike home in case you were wondering. :)
btw: the venue apparently does not have any free water: the bar sells bottles of water ($3) and there's no water fountain available. Is this even legal? I will send GoldenVoice a complaint.
Ooh, bonus guitarist. Sounds great. Trucks was a member of ABB for a while. Totally understand the jamminess overload, I've experienced it with the ABB more than once (and will again in May). Sometimes you need to end the damn song!
And you know, in California, you can get a DUI on your bicycle.
Post by: urth on April 16, 2009, 09:46:52 AM
I saw the Derek Trucks Band last night at the Grand Ballroom at the Regency Center on Sutter and Van Ness (btw, is this room the famed Avalon Ballroom from the 60s?).
Yes, the Grand was once known as the Avalon. In the meantime, for several decades it was the Regency II movie theater.
And not having water available for free may not be illegal, but it's pretty damn chintzy. Even the Fillmore, where they charge above market rate for EVERYTHING (except the apples, which, last I checked, were still free), has a big cistern at the end of the main bar with a stack of paper cups. Help yourself.
Post by: mshray on April 16, 2009, 09:58:22 AM
I saw the Derek Trucks Band last night at the Grand Ballroom at the Regency Center on Sutter and Van Ness (btw, is this room the famed Avalon Ballroom from the 60s?). He's a great slide guitarist in the Duane Allman vein -- in fact I think he toured w the Allman Brothers. I didn't really know his music that well, but I knew what to expect.
He is fast, and he has a great band assembled, but after a while the whole jamminess of it gets a little tedious for me. He doesn't do much other than stand there looking a little hunched and awkward and playing slide guitar better than probably anyone else alive, but I was ready to leave after 90 minutes. Then they brought out special guest Carlos Santana and he played w them for another half hour.. sah-weet! a nice evening: drinks at McTeague's on Polk, then a little Indian food at Shalimar on Polk, then we traipsed over the venue for the guitar godliness. ... And I rode my bike home in case you were wondering. :)
btw: the venue apparently does not have any free water: the bar sells bottles of water ($3) and there's no water fountain available. Is this even legal? I will send GoldenVoice a complaint.
Ooh, bonus guitarist. Sounds great. Trucks was a member of ABB for a while. Totally understand the jamminess overload, I've experienced it with the ABB more than once (and will again in May). Sometimes you need to end the damn song!
And you know, in California, you can get a DUI on your bicycle.
Trucks pretty much grew up in the ABB. I think I heard that he was 9 or something when he first took the stage with his Uncle Butch.
I wonder if he will show up at Kaboom, he's married to Susan Tedeschi. And Carlos has been known to pop up on stage when Los LB's are in SF.
Post by: RGMike on April 16, 2009, 01:06:05 PM
Green Day is playing the Fox in Oakland tomorrow night. Tickets on sale at 5pm tonight, 2 ticket limit.
and apparently it was quite a show -- Joel Selvin says the new material is light years ahead of even American Idiot...
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/04/15/DDJL172UN1.DTL&type=music
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on April 16, 2009, 01:12:31 PM
Green Day is playing the Fox in Oakland tomorrow night. Tickets on sale at 5pm tonight, 2 ticket limit.
and apparently it was quite a show -- Joel Selvin says the new material is light years ahead of even American Idiot...
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/04/15/DDJL172UN1.DTL&type=music
A friend actually was able to get tickets (his girlfriend had success). He said is pretty good, though he wasn't that impressed with the new material (some good songs, but it went on too long). But he goes into most things with a pretty negative attitude, so I take his opinions with a grain of salt. I'm looking forward to the new release and thought AI was a work of punk-pop genius.
Post by: urth on April 16, 2009, 01:16:03 PM
Green Day is playing the Fox in Oakland tomorrow night. Tickets on sale at 5pm tonight, 2 ticket limit.
and apparently it was quite a show -- Joel Selvin says the new material is light years ahead of even American Idiot...
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/04/15/DDJL172UN1.DTL&type=music
A friend actually was able to get tickets (his girlfriend had success). He said is pretty good, though he wasn't that impressed with the new material (some good songs, but it went on too long). But he goes into most things with a pretty negative attitude, so I take his opinions with a grain of salt. I'm looking forward to the new release and thought AI was a work of punk-pop genius.
A friend has seen at least 3 of the Green Day sneaks (he's pals with their road manager) and he's been raving about 'em. I am pretty anxious to hear the new mat'l myself--am in complete agreement with Rod about AI.
Post by: mshray on April 16, 2009, 03:59:39 PM
Green Day is playing the Fox in Oakland tomorrow night. Tickets on sale at 5pm tonight, 2 ticket limit.
and apparently it was quite a show -- Joel Selvin says the new material is light years ahead of even American Idiot...
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/04/15/DDJL172UN1.DTL&type=music
A friend actually was able to get tickets (his girlfriend had success). He said is pretty good, though he wasn't that impressed with the new material (some good songs, but it went on too long). But he goes into most things with a pretty negative attitude, so I take his opinions with a grain of salt. I'm looking forward to the new release and thought AI was a work of punk-pop genius.
A friend has seen at least 3 of the Green Day sneaks (he's pals with their road manager) and he's been raving about 'em. I am pretty anxious to hear the new mat'l myself--am in complete agreement with Rod about AI.
I've heard parts of "Know Your Enemy" 3 times today, and I think it could be pretty awesome, but still haven't heard it front to back.
Post by: Gazoo on April 20, 2009, 09:43:30 PM
a little Indian food at Shalimar on Polk
A place perhaps worthy of discussion on the food thread. I used to love going there at 3 in the morning. Great food, despite the occasional pebble in the lentils.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on April 23, 2009, 08:56:54 AM
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Jeff Beck wows with his guitar sleight of hand.
The Connecticut Day [theday.com
By Rick Koster Published on 4/13/2009
Long after Jeff Beck and his miraculous band had finished their 85-minute set in the MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods Saturday, five men still sat, dumbfounded, in their front row seats in the otherwise deserted hall.
Ricky Jay, David Copperfield, Criss Angel and Penn and Teller simply could not digest Beck's guitar sorcery. Finally, it was Teller who asked, “How the hell does he do that?”
A sold-out crowd of us lesser mortals will be pondering the same question for days after Beck put on a carnival display of the possibilities of the electric guitar - in which any context of “showing off” was communicated with a spirit of great fun, and the sounds and technique were at all times delivered in service to the music itself.
Now 64, with the frame and energy of someone just out of college, Beck emerged from the wings in an angel-colored outfit: white jeans tucked into white boots and a tripartite white top. And his signature crop of blooming onion hair stays the same as it ever was.
Beck's support group was effortlessly equal to the task: all-world drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, wunderkind Australian bassist Tal Wilkenfeld, and keyboardist Jason Rebello. But “support” isn't really fair. Though Beck, inducted last week into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame for the second time, is clearly a one-of-a-kind genius, his creative muse demands cooperative interplay rather than chordal backdrop over which he sets off nuclear explosions.
Charging into the set with “Beck's Bolero,” he darted, capered, soared and dive-bombed through 19 tunes. Whether using speed-clusters of notes, slide guitar harmonics, tremolo bar-orchestrations or combinations and inventions of sounds that seemed simply not possible, Beck grinned and essentially seduced his instrument in fashions simply unimagined by other players.
It's been years, of course, since Beck worked with vocalists, and his preferred style is closest in textbook definition to jazz-rock fusion. But the presentation skipped from a brain-melting rendition of the Beatles' “A Day in the Life” to a tenderly affectionate “Goodbye Porkpie Hat” by Charles Mingus.
They did “Nadia” from “You Had It Coming,” “Angel” and “Brush With the Blues” from “Jeff” and, from “Guitar Shop,” “Behind the Veil” and the whammy bar/harmonics miracle of “Where Were You.” And, yes: his now-signature interpretation of Stevie Wonder's “'Cause We've Ended as Lovers” and “Blue Wind” from the “Wired” and “Blow by Blow” days.
An out-of-left-field surprise was another highlight: a cyclonic take on Billy Cobham's “Stratus,” with Colaiuta going insane as Beck devilishly recreated guitarist Tommy Bolin's original lines.
Not once did Beck have to tune or even change his guitar out. How is that possible? Well, frankly, nothing Jeff Beck does surprises me.
And everything he does surprises me.
Post by: mshray on April 23, 2009, 11:24:48 AM
...and please confirm that he does the whole show without changing or even tuning his guitar.
Post by: Tinka Cat on April 23, 2009, 11:40:10 AM
jealous, very jealous.
...and please confirm that he does the whole show without changing or even tuning his guitar.
I was just checking Craiglist for tickets. I'm thinking of going....
Post by: urth on April 23, 2009, 12:31:32 PM
jealous, very jealous.
...and please confirm that he does the whole show without changing or even tuning his guitar.
I was just checking Craiglist for tickets. I'm thinking of going....
You should, if only so I can live the experience vicariously through you and Rod. Beck is a master, and if you haven't seen him before, all the more reason to go. Btw, don't expect to see a lot of women there. :)
Post by: ggould on April 25, 2009, 10:44:27 PM
Waiting for your review Rod! A friend went, and posted this on facebook:jealous, very jealous.
...and please confirm that he does the whole show without changing or even tuning his guitar.
I was just checking Craiglist for tickets. I'm thinking of going....
You should, if only so I can live the experience vicariously through you and Rod. Beck is a master, and if you haven't seen him before, all the more reason to go. Btw, don't expect to see a lot of women there. :)
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=75863329123&ref=nf
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on April 27, 2009, 04:35:13 PM
Waiting for your review Rod! A friend went, and posted this on facebook:jealous, very jealous.
...and please confirm that he does the whole show without changing or even tuning his guitar.
I was just checking Craiglist for tickets. I'm thinking of going....
You should, if only so I can live the experience vicariously through you and Rod. Beck is a master, and if you haven't seen him before, all the more reason to go. Btw, don't expect to see a lot of women there. :)
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=75863329123&ref=nf
Very fine show. Beck was shredding, the band was strong (one friend was saying that the drummer might be the best drummer he's ever seen). The things Beck does teasing cries and moans and plain weirdness from his instrument, I don't think anyone emotes better on a guitar (at least not in the world of rock). And to confirm for Mshray, yep, no guitar changes or tunings. Just an hour and a half of continuous jamming. I guess they might have retuned before the encore, but probably not.
Geoff, the note link just redirects me to my home page on facebook...
Post by: urth on April 27, 2009, 10:03:52 PM
Waiting for your review Rod! A friend went, and posted this on facebook:jealous, very jealous.
...and please confirm that he does the whole show without changing or even tuning his guitar.
I was just checking Craiglist for tickets. I'm thinking of going....
You should, if only so I can live the experience vicariously through you and Rod. Beck is a master, and if you haven't seen him before, all the more reason to go. Btw, don't expect to see a lot of women there. :)
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=75863329123&ref=nf
Very fine show. Beck was shredding, the band was strong (one friend was saying that the drummer might be the best drummer he's ever seen). The things Beck does teasing cries and moans and plain weirdness from his instrument, I don't think anyone emotes better on a guitar (at least not in the world of rock). And to confirm for Mshray, yep, no guitar changes or tunings. Just an hour and a half of continuous jamming. I guess they might have retuned before the encore, but probably not.
Geoff, the note link just redirects me to my home page on facebook...
Pretty sure the drummer was Vinnie Colaiuta, one of the many killer skinsmen to come to promininence in Frank Zappa's bands over the years. And Beck *always* gives them enough space to show off a bit and make you think "My god, that guy was the best effing drummer I've ever seen." Prior to Colaiuta I'd seen him play with Terry Bozzio (SF native and another Zappa alum) and Simon Phillips, who's a British *monster* of the double bass, played with Townshend, then the Who on the latter-day Tommy revival tour, and held down the drum chair in 801, Phil Manzanera's post-Roxy project with Brian Eno, when he was about 17. But Colaiuta is absolutely top of his field--the equal of about any other drummer you could name.
Post by: princessofcairo on May 01, 2009, 02:07:54 PM
The things Beck does teasing cries and moans and plain weirdness from his instrument, I don't think anyone emotes better on a guitar (at least not in the world of rock).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3y61-WSuwQ
Post by: urth on May 04, 2009, 11:52:03 PM
The things Beck does teasing cries and moans and plain weirdness from his instrument, I don't think anyone emotes better on a guitar (at least not in the world of rock).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3y61-WSuwQ
And he does most of it picking with his thumb. Amazing--and Tal Wilkenfeld on bass is pretty impressive as well. I'd never seen her play before.
Post by: princessofcairo on May 05, 2009, 04:57:08 PM
The things Beck does teasing cries and moans and plain weirdness from his instrument, I don't think anyone emotes better on a guitar (at least not in the world of rock).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3y61-WSuwQ
And he does most of it picking with his thumb. Amazing--and Tal Wilkenfeld on bass is pretty impressive as well. I'd never seen her play before.
Did he always look like Ron Wood? Or is that just something that happens to Brit rockers after a certain age?
Note: Percy in the audience.
ETA: And here's more Tai: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIFFRHBCPzA&feature=related
Post by: urth on May 05, 2009, 11:11:30 PM
Did he always look like Ron Wood? Or is that just something that happens to Brit rockers after a certain age?
Note: Percy in the audience.
I think it's mainly the hair. They've had nearly identical hairstyles for years. See also: Ian McLagan.
ETA: And here's more Tai: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIFFRHBCPzA&feature=related
Yeah, found that one among the Related Videos with the first one. Considering her age (23 now, 21 when those were shot) and that she only started playing bass six years ago, she's pretty remarkable. Also kinda hot.
By no coincidence, I went out and bought a copy of Wired on CD this afternoon. My vinyl copy is thrashed and I had to hear Beck's original version of Goodbye Pork Pie Hat again.
Post by: Gazoo on May 07, 2009, 08:44:00 AM
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The 10th annual How Weird Street Faire
Sunday May 10, 2009
Noon - 7pm
Howard & 2nd Streets
San Francisco, Earth
Centered at:
37°47’12.4" N
122°23’53.7" W
Ten stages. Ten blocks. And a MAGIC STICKER!
All ages welcome.
Visit the website for much more info... http://www.HowWeird.org
The How Weird Street Faire is an experiment in creating peace, bringing together a wide range of eclectic styles and communities.
The How Weird Street Faire showcases many different types of electronic music. The music stages are produced by local collectives and music organizations working together for peace. This year will feature stages by the Consortium of Collective Consciousness, Symbiosis, Kontrol, Sunset, Neuroweapon, Muti Music, Brass Tax, Temple, Opel, Tantra, Groove Garden, Mystic Beat Lounge, Nonstop Bhangra, Le Harem Hookah Lounge, and Earthdance. Art and decor by Anon Salon.
In 2009, there will be ten blocks of art and celebration. There will be performances and colorful costumes, unique and creative vendors from around the world, food and drinks, and much more!
Come prepared, and bring warm clothes for the downtown shade and wind!
Requested donation of $10 (or $5 in costume) gets you a Magic Sticker.
At night, the faire moves indoors to venues at the new location and nearby...
How Weird @ Night is from 7pm to 2am
$10 for all three venues at the faire site, or $2 off with Magic Sticker.
21 and over with ID, get passes at any door.
HOW WEIRD @ TEMPLE
Produced by How Weird Street Faire and Temple Nightclub
(Electro, Breaks, Glitch, Dubstep)
Temple Nightclub - 540 Howard Street, San Francisco
HOW WEIRD @ 111
Produced by the Consortium of Collective Consciousness and Outersection with Vaporvent
(Psytrance, Downtempo)
111 Minna Gallery - 111 Minna Street, San Francisco
HOW WEIRD @ HARLOT
Opel's You Can't Stop Weird
(Breaks, Electro, Tech-house)
Harlot - 46 Minna Street, San Francisco
Plus, a bonus after party, only $8 (or $2 off with Magic Sticker)...
HOW WEIRD @ TRIPLE CROWN
Produced by Bionic and Kontrol
(House, Minimal Techno)
Triple Crown - 1760 Market Street (at Octavia), San Francisco
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Post by: Lightnin' Rod on May 12, 2009, 01:01:19 PM
The show is sold out, so I will be able to sell the ticket out front most likely, but in case anyone here is interested...
Post by: ggould on May 12, 2009, 07:52:45 PM
Anyone interested in the Allman Brothers this Wednesday? A friend bailed with a bad back, so I've got an extra ticket. Face value.are you going?
The show is sold out, so I will be able to sell the ticket out front most likely, but in case anyone here is interested...
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on May 13, 2009, 08:51:56 AM
Anyone interested in the Allman Brothers this Wednesday? A friend bailed with a bad back, so I've got an extra ticket. Face value.are you going?
The show is sold out, so I will be able to sell the ticket out front most likely, but in case anyone here is interested...
Yes indeed.
Post by: ggould on May 13, 2009, 08:28:04 PM
I was definitely interested, but obviously didn't get it together. I still haven't recovered from Sunday night's Dead gig, and would probably not survive an additional midweek jamfest. Please file a review when you feel so inclined. Our band is doing Ramblin' Man for our next gig at the hospital!Anyone interested in the Allman Brothers this Wednesday? A friend bailed with a bad back, so I've got an extra ticket. Face value.are you going?
The show is sold out, so I will be able to sell the ticket out front most likely, but in case anyone here is interested...
Yes indeed.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on May 14, 2009, 09:14:35 AM
I was definitely interested, but obviously didn't get it together. I still haven't recovered from Sunday night's Dead gig, and would probably not survive an additional midweek jamfest. Please file a review when you feel so inclined. Our band is doing Ramblin' Man for our next gig at the hospital!Anyone interested in the Allman Brothers this Wednesday? A friend bailed with a bad back, so I've got an extra ticket. Face value.are you going?
The show is sold out, so I will be able to sell the ticket out front most likely, but in case anyone here is interested...
Yes indeed.
I'm tired. Midweek jamfests are a bad idea, unless you take the next day off work. Show ended at about 11:40. Don't they know I'm and old man? Still, it was very good, and I had no problem selling the ticket at face value, and, if I were the mercenary type, could have made a few bucks.
No Ramblin' Man, nor Blue Sky. Probably have to see Dickie Betts to get those.
Excellent duel guitars from Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes, and all them drums kept things lively (except for the extended drum circle jam, which came late and I was fading already, so it seemed a bit excessive). Greg doesn't get to sing a lot in these shows, but he sounded fine throughout, and especially good on "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down."
They encored with Southbound, a personal favorite they thankfully kept to a modest 7 or 8 minutes.
Post by: ggould on May 14, 2009, 09:38:48 AM
thanks for the report. No way I could've gone without taking today off!I was definitely interested, but obviously didn't get it together. I still haven't recovered from Sunday night's Dead gig, and would probably not survive an additional midweek jamfest. Please file a review when you feel so inclined. Our band is doing Ramblin' Man for our next gig at the hospital!Anyone interested in the Allman Brothers this Wednesday? A friend bailed with a bad back, so I've got an extra ticket. Face value.are you going?
The show is sold out, so I will be able to sell the ticket out front most likely, but in case anyone here is interested...
Yes indeed.
I'm tired. Midweek jamfests are a bad idea, unless you take the next day off work. Show ended at about 11:40. Don't they know I'm and old man? Still, it was very good, and I had no problem selling the ticket at face value, and, if I were the mercenary type, could have made a few bucks.
No Ramblin' Man, nor Blue Sky. Probably have to see Dickie Betts to get those.
Excellent duel guitars from Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes, and all them drums kept things lively (except for the extended drum circle jam, which came late and I was fading already, so it seemed a bit excessive). Greg doesn't get to sing a lot in these shows, but he sounded fine throughout, and especially good on "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down."
They encored with Southbound, a personal favorite they thankfully kept to a modest 7 or 8 minutes.
Post by: urth on May 14, 2009, 09:45:42 AM
I was definitely interested, but obviously didn't get it together. I still haven't recovered from Sunday night's Dead gig, and would probably not survive an additional midweek jamfest. Please file a review when you feel so inclined. Our band is doing Ramblin' Man for our next gig at the hospital!Anyone interested in the Allman Brothers this Wednesday? A friend bailed with a bad back, so I've got an extra ticket. Face value.are you going?
The show is sold out, so I will be able to sell the ticket out front most likely, but in case anyone here is interested...
Yes indeed.
I'm tired. Midweek jamfests are a bad idea, unless you take the next day off work. Show ended at about 11:40. Don't they know I'm and old man? Still, it was very good, and I had no problem selling the ticket at face value, and, if I were the mercenary type, could have made a few bucks.
No Ramblin' Man, nor Blue Sky. Probably have to see Dickie Betts to get those.
Excellent duel guitars from Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes, and all them drums kept things lively (except for the extended drum circle jam, which came late and I was fading already, so it seemed a bit excessive). Greg doesn't get to sing a lot in these shows, but he sounded fine throughout, and especially good on "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down."
They encored with Southbound, a personal favorite they thankfully kept to a modest 7 or 8 minutes.
Whipping Post?
So if Greg's not singing, who is? Or are they just doing instrumentals like Elizabeth Reed and Jessica all night long?
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on May 14, 2009, 10:17:42 AM
I was definitely interested, but obviously didn't get it together. I still haven't recovered from Sunday night's Dead gig, and would probably not survive an additional midweek jamfest. Please file a review when you feel so inclined. Our band is doing Ramblin' Man for our next gig at the hospital!Anyone interested in the Allman Brothers this Wednesday? A friend bailed with a bad back, so I've got an extra ticket. Face value.are you going?
The show is sold out, so I will be able to sell the ticket out front most likely, but in case anyone here is interested...
Yes indeed.
I'm tired. Midweek jamfests are a bad idea, unless you take the next day off work. Show ended at about 11:40. Don't they know I'm and old man? Still, it was very good, and I had no problem selling the ticket at face value, and, if I were the mercenary type, could have made a few bucks.
No Ramblin' Man, nor Blue Sky. Probably have to see Dickie Betts to get those.
Excellent duel guitars from Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes, and all them drums kept things lively (except for the extended drum circle jam, which came late and I was fading already, so it seemed a bit excessive). Greg doesn't get to sing a lot in these shows, but he sounded fine throughout, and especially good on "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down."
They encored with Southbound, a personal favorite they thankfully kept to a modest 7 or 8 minutes.
Whipping Post?
So if Greg's not singing, who is? Or are they just doing instrumentals like Elizabeth Reed and Jessica all night long?
Whipping Post was early in the first set. Very nice.
By not singing much, I meant by percentage -- song opens, some singing, then an extended jam, a bit more singing, more extended jamming. And of course the instrumentals (I still can't tell Elizabeth Reed from Jessica, unless they're, so to speak, standing next to each other). And Warren Haynes did some lead vocal too.
Post by: Wayback on June 14, 2009, 10:57:21 AM
Sunday, June 14 12:00p to 5:00p at The Old Mint Building, 88 Fifth St at Mission, SF. The San Francisco Museum and Historical Society (SFMHS) in conjunction with Wolfgang’s Vault presents Backstage Pass: A Sweeping History of Rock ’n Roll at the Old Mint. From June 10 - June 14, the Old Mint will open its doors to the public for a rare viewing of the building, including its never-before-seen extraordinary vaults, for a limited engagement exhibit of select works from Bill Graham archives from Wolfgang’s Vault, the world’s largest collection of live concert recordings and music memorabilia. More than 100 rarely seen historic banners, posters, photographs and videos of rock legends performing at San Francisco's top concert venues will be on display, including Carlos Santana, The Doors, The Grateful Dead, Huey Lewis and The News, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane/Starship and Linda Ronstadt, to name a few. Admission is $10 per person. All proceeds benefit the SFMHS education programs and facilities. Performing at this event Sunday June 14: Jefferson Starship Website: http://www.sfhistory.org/
Post by: Gazoo on June 14, 2009, 11:00:58 AM
Here's a rock history event I'll be at today:
Sunday, June 14 12:00p to 5:00p at The Old Mint Building, 88 Fifth St at Mission, SF. The San Francisco Museum and Historical Society (SFMHS) in conjunction with Wolfgang’s Vault presents Backstage Pass: A Sweeping History of Rock ’n Roll at the Old Mint. From June 10 - June 14, the Old Mint will open its doors to the public for a rare viewing of the building, including its never-before-seen extraordinary vaults, for a limited engagement exhibit of select works from Bill Graham archives from Wolfgang’s Vault, the world’s largest collection of live concert recordings and music memorabilia. More than 100 rarely seen historic banners, posters, photographs and videos of rock legends performing at San Francisco's top concert venues will be on display, including Carlos Santana, The Doors, The Grateful Dead, Huey Lewis and The News, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane/Starship and Linda Ronstadt, to name a few. Admission is $10 per person. All proceeds benefit the SFMHS education programs and facilities. Performing at this event Sunday June 14: Jefferson Starship Website: http://www.sfhistory.org/
Are you sticking around for the Jefferson Starship concert? Take pics!
Post by: Wayback on June 14, 2009, 11:04:37 AM
Will do! You know, I met Paul Kantner back around 1991 at Vesuvio's bar in SF (next to City Lights bookstore). He came in, sat at bar, I talked with him a few moments, got his autograph on back of my business card.Here's a rock history event I'll be at today:Are you sticking around for the Jefferson Starship concert? Take pics!
Sunday, June 14 12:00p to 5:00p at The Old Mint Building, 88 Fifth St at Mission, SF. The San Francisco Museum and Historical Society (SFMHS) in conjunction with Wolfgang’s Vault presents Backstage Pass: A Sweeping History of Rock ’n Roll at the Old Mint. From June 10 - June 14, the Old Mint will open its doors to the public for a rare viewing of the building, including its never-before-seen extraordinary vaults, for a limited engagement exhibit of select works from Bill Graham archives from Wolfgang’s Vault, the world’s largest collection of live concert recordings and music memorabilia. More than 100 rarely seen historic banners, posters, photographs and videos of rock legends performing at San Francisco's top concert venues will be on display, including Carlos Santana, The Doors, The Grateful Dead, Huey Lewis and The News, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane/Starship and Linda Ronstadt, to name a few. Admission is $10 per person. All proceeds benefit the SFMHS education programs and facilities. Performing at this event Sunday June 14: Jefferson Starship Website: http://www.sfhistory.org/
Post by: urth on June 14, 2009, 12:22:58 PM
Will do! You know, I met Paul Kantner back around 1991 at Vesuvio's bar in SF (next to City Lights bookstore). He came in, sat at bar, I talked with him a few moments, got his autograph on back of my business card.Here's a rock history event I'll be at today:Are you sticking around for the Jefferson Starship concert? Take pics!
Sunday, June 14 12:00p to 5:00p at The Old Mint Building, 88 Fifth St at Mission, SF. The San Francisco Museum and Historical Society (SFMHS) in conjunction with Wolfgang’s Vault presents Backstage Pass: A Sweeping History of Rock ’n Roll at the Old Mint. From June 10 - June 14, the Old Mint will open its doors to the public for a rare viewing of the building, including its never-before-seen extraordinary vaults, for a limited engagement exhibit of select works from Bill Graham archives from Wolfgang’s Vault, the world’s largest collection of live concert recordings and music memorabilia. More than 100 rarely seen historic banners, posters, photographs and videos of rock legends performing at San Francisco's top concert venues will be on display, including Carlos Santana, The Doors, The Grateful Dead, Huey Lewis and The News, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane/Starship and Linda Ronstadt, to name a few. Admission is $10 per person. All proceeds benefit the SFMHS education programs and facilities. Performing at this event Sunday June 14: Jefferson Starship Website: http://www.sfhistory.org/
I think I posted here a couple years ago (but it may have been before Wayback joined our ranks) about meeting Kantner while waiting for a table at the Pacific Cafe out on Geary (nod to Geoff here). He came in and waited with the rest of the hoi polloi and struck up a conversation with me and a couple of my friends, introduced himself, ("I'm Paul"), and talked about how he used to bring his daughter there years ago. Very normal, unassuming guy.
Post by: Wayback on June 16, 2009, 07:30:25 AM
Unfortunately SFGate had the info wrong, JS played the SF Mint on June 4th (not 14th), along with Booker T, in an invitation only event. However, it was very cool to see historic Bill Graham Productions concert banners, posters, photos displayed throughout the old Mint, including downstairs in the various vaults, a very rare opportunity to get inside those! I did take photos of many of the displays, including a pic of me with the actual backstage door saved from the fabled Winterland Arena, thru which many many rock legends have passed!Here's a rock history event I'll be at today:Are you sticking around for the Jefferson Starship concert? Take pics!
Sunday, June 14 12:00p to 5:00p at The Old Mint Building, 88 Fifth St at Mission, SF. The San Francisco Museum and Historical Society (SFMHS) in conjunction with Wolfgang’s Vault presents Backstage Pass: A Sweeping History of Rock ’n Roll at the Old Mint. From June 10 - June 14, the Old Mint will open its doors to the public for a rare viewing of the building, including its never-before-seen extraordinary vaults, for a limited engagement exhibit of select works from Bill Graham archives from Wolfgang’s Vault, the world’s largest collection of live concert recordings and music memorabilia. More than 100 rarely seen historic banners, posters, photographs and videos of rock legends performing at San Francisco's top concert venues will be on display, including Carlos Santana, The Doors, The Grateful Dead, Huey Lewis and The News, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane/Starship and Linda Ronstadt, to name a few. Admission is $10 per person. All proceeds benefit the SFMHS education programs and facilities. Performing at this event Sunday June 14: Jefferson Starship Website: http://www.sfhistory.org/
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 17, 2009, 09:25:57 PM
FRIDAY NIGHTS - June 19, 2009 through Sept 4, 2009
TWO FREE SHOWS EACH FRIDAY
6:30pm and 8:30pm on the Beach Bandstand
http://www.beachboardwalk.com/concerts/
June 19 THE FIXX "One Thing Leads to Another"
June 26 SANTANA original lead singer GREGG ROLIE "Black Magic Woman"
July 3 THE SMITHEREENS "A Girl Like You"
July 10 LOVERBOY "Working for the Weekend"
July 17 STARSHIP starring Mickey Thomas "We Built This City"
July 24 EDDIE MONEY "Take Me Home Tonight"
July 31 RAY PARKER JR. "Ghostbusters"
Aug 7 GREG KIHN BAND "Jeopardy"
Aug 14 PAPA DOO RUN RUN "Santa Cruz" BEACH PARTY
Aug 21 PATTY SMYTH AND SCANDAL "The Warrior"
Aug 28 THE SWEET "Ballroom Blitz"
Sept 4 THE TUBES featuring Fee Waybill "She's a Beauty"
Post by: urth on June 17, 2009, 10:20:49 PM
Santa Cruz Beach Friday night concerts. It's like a county fair ... at the beach!
FRIDAY NIGHTS - June 19, 2009 through Sept 4, 2009
TWO FREE SHOWS EACH FRIDAY
6:30pm and 8:30pm on the Beach Bandstand
http://www.beachboardwalk.com/concerts/
June 19 THE FIXX "One Thing Leads to Another"
June 26 SANTANA original lead singer GREGG ROLIE "Black Magic Woman"
July 3 THE SMITHEREENS "A Girl Like You"
July 10 LOVERBOY "Working for the Weekend"
July 17 STARSHIP starring Mickey Thomas "We Built This City"
July 24 EDDIE MONEY "Take Me Home Tonight"
July 31 RAY PARKER JR. "Ghostbusters"
Aug 7 GREG KIHN BAND "Jeopardy"
Aug 14 PAPA DOO RUN RUN "Santa Cruz" BEACH PARTY
Aug 21 PATTY SMYTH AND SCANDAL "The Warrior"
Aug 28 THE SWEET "Ballroom Blitz"
Sept 4 THE TUBES featuring Fee Waybill "She's a Beauty"
Wow, a few bands there that would be worth seeing. I'd vote for Ray Parker Jr., The Sweet and El Toooobes for sure, and also the Smithereens so long as DiNizio keeps his stage banter to the music and not politics.
Post by: ggould on June 17, 2009, 10:28:12 PM
Santa Cruz Beach Friday night concerts. It's like a county fair ... at the beach!At our 40th high school reunion last year at the Boardwalk, Papa Doo Run Run was the band on Friday night, and it was a lot of fun.
Aug 14 PAPA DOO RUN RUN "Santa Cruz" BEACH PARTY
(http://gallery.me.com/ggould/100044/DSCN4128/web.jpg?ver=12190305800002)
Post by: RGMike on June 18, 2009, 09:56:00 AM
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 19, 2009, 04:42:06 PM
Local band Walty is at Hotel Utah tonite, apparently they're going to re-create Thin Lizzy's Live and Dangerous LP in its entirety! (They performed "Cowboy Song" on KFOG this morning.) Why? Just because.
crap, sorry to have missed this.
"Has anyone got a little Irish in them? Are there any girls who'd like a little more Irish in them? This is Emerald."
Phil knew how work a crowd.
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 19, 2009, 04:44:15 PM
Monday June 22nd 12pm - San Francisco
http://www.amoeba.com/live-shows/performances/san-francisco/2009-june-22/elvis-costello/artist.html
it'll be so crowded. I might go if I didn't have to work.. wait, do I have to work?
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 20, 2009, 08:15:57 AM
http://sterngrove.org/june21_09.html
I'll be there. Anyone else?
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all the dates
# June 21, 2009
ROBERTA FLACK / Davell Crawford
# June 28, 2009
LES NUBIANS / Rupa and the April Fishes
# July 5, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY / Inouye Jazz
# July 12, 2009
JOAN BAEZ / Blame Sally
# July 19, 2009
SERGENT GARCIA / Curumin
# July 26, 2009
THE LYRICS BORN RE-VIEW, THE MIGHTY UNDERDOGS, AND MORE
# August 2, 2009
KAILASH KHER’S KAILASA / Delhi 2 Dublin
# August 9, 2009
TOTÓ LA MOMPOSINA / Nation Beat
# August 16, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO BALLET / Helgi Tomasson, Artistic Director
# August 23, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO OPERA
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Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Sigmund Stern Grove, 19th Ave. & Sloat, San Francisco
Post by: urth on June 21, 2009, 10:06:32 PM
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 22, 2009, 04:28:29 PM
Hundreds of fans, many who had lined up for hours, packed San Francisco’s Amoeba Music at noon today to watch Elvis Costello perform a 40-minute set to promote his new slab of Americana, “Secret, Profane and Sugarcane.”....
read it: http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2009/06/22/elvis-costello-at-amoeba-sf-with-set-list/
Post by: urth on June 22, 2009, 09:40:30 PM
http://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/
I'd bet Elvis Costello is added to the bill once his local dates in August are past, given the rootsy, countrified bent of his new record.
Post by: ggould on June 22, 2009, 09:44:10 PM
Initial names have been released for this year's HSBG. There's a few particularly notable ones--like Steve Martin and his Steep Canyon Rangers, Lyle Lovett and his Large Band, Mavis Staples, World Party (a personal fave), Old 97s, and lots of others. Whole list is here:
http://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/
I'd bet Elvis Costello is added to the bill once his local dates in August are past, given the rootsy, countrified bent of his new record.
Marianne Faithfull!
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 23, 2009, 08:45:10 AM
Initial names have been released for this year's HSBG. There's a few particularly notable ones--like Steve Martin and his Steep Canyon Rangers, Lyle Lovett and his Large Band, Mavis Staples, World Party (a personal fave), Old 97s, and lots of others. Whole list is here:Marianne Faithfull!
http://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/
I'd bet Elvis Costello is added to the bill once his local dates in August are past, given the rootsy, countrified bent of his new record.
Looking fwd to this, as usual. Stalwarts Earl Skruggs and Del McCoury band are there, too. I like gettin' my bluegrass on here. Marianne Faithfull might be fun. I'm sure Steve Martin will either bring out Earl Skruggs to play (if Earl wants), or perhaps Earl will bring Steve out. They've perf'd together in some banjo supergroup iirc.
Post by: RGMike on June 23, 2009, 08:59:10 AM
Santa Cruz Beach Friday night concerts. It's like a county fair ... at the beach!
in addition, you can go down there this weekend and get a woody (get yer mind outta the gutter!):
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/06/21/TRQC18694S.DTL&type=travel
Post by: Alicat on June 25, 2009, 10:55:50 AM
Post by: ggould on June 26, 2009, 10:02:09 PM
I'm gonna get some wood next Monday. Win wood that is. Can hardly wait. Saw him a few years back at Kaboom and he sounded great. Seen Clapton more than a few times but together with Winwood will be a real treat.I think it will be a great show. They play guitar together real well. During the Blind Faith sessions, they had trouble telling who was playing what licks. That's how similar they can play.
Post by: ggould on June 29, 2009, 09:26:30 PM
Quote from: Alicat
Stevie playon low spark
it's like a semi religious experience
I guess she's having a good time!
Post by: Alicat on June 30, 2009, 08:36:03 AM
Alicat sent me some text messages just now!Wonderful time. Piss poor planning having a ball game and concert same night. Took waaaayyy tooo long to get in and park. Got into my seat at 8:25 missing the first 2 songs. Who knew they'd start on time! Security didn't even check bags or purses on the way in, just tried getting us in ASAP. Seats in Sec 102 were decent. I took a few pics and one video. I'll post somewhere later if they're decent. Clapton sounded solid, as did Winwood. I got the Traffic I hoped for. While Winwood tickled the ivories mighty purty, Low Spark ended prematurely without the vigor I expected. Not disappointed though. Eric is still one of my guitar gods and did what he does as well as ever.Quote from: AlicatStevie playon low spark
it's like a semi religious experience
I guess she's having a good time!
OPD was on the job. In the section to my left, three persons in 2 incidents were escorted out. This all happened before 8:45. One guy was cuffed and had about 5 OPD and 5 security assisting him up and out. Two others I think were taken just for smoking pot. I think there was zero tolerance. Must be a new Coliseum rule being enforced. I know people taken out of Madonna show for pot too.
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 30, 2009, 08:48:50 AM
Wonderful time. Piss poor planning having a ball game and concert same night. Took waaaayyy tooo long to get in and park. Got into my seat at 8:25 missing the first 2 songs. Who knew they'd start on time! Security didn't even check bags or purses on the way in, just tried getting us in ASAP. Seats in Sec 102 were decent. I took a few pics and one video. I'll post somewhere later if they're decent. Clapton sounded solid, as did Winwood. I got the Traffic I hoped for. While Winwood tickled the ivories mighty purty, Low Spark ended prematurely without the vigor I expected. Not disappointed though. Eric is still one of my guitar gods and did what he does as well as ever.
that's all cool and everything, but how many Michael Jackson covers did they do? ;)
Post by: urth on June 30, 2009, 08:53:03 AM
Alicat sent me some text messages just now!Wonderful time. Piss poor planning having a ball game and concert same night. Took waaaayyy tooo long to get in and park. Got into my seat at 8:25 missing the first 2 songs. Who knew they'd start on time! Security didn't even check bags or purses on the way in, just tried getting us in ASAP. Seats in Sec 102 were decent. I took a few pics and one video. I'll post somewhere later if they're decent. Clapton sounded solid, as did Winwood. I got the Traffic I hoped for. While Winwood tickled the ivories mighty purty, Low Spark ended prematurely without the vigor I expected. Not disappointed though. Eric is still one of my guitar gods and did what he does as well as ever.Quote from: AlicatStevie playon low spark
it's like a semi religious experience
I guess she's having a good time!
OPD was on the job. In the section to my left, three persons in 2 incidents were escorted out. This all happened before 8:45. One guy was cuffed and had about 5 OPD and 5 security assisting him up and out. Two others I think were taken just for smoking pot. I think there was zero tolerance. Must be a new Coliseum rule being enforced. I know people taken out of Madonna show for pot too.
Wow, that's really poor planning on the part of the promoter and the house manager not to have held the curtain until most of the patrons were seated. It resulted in a lot of folks probably being pissed off for the first part of the show, and made it tough on the ushers who had to seat people in the dark while the show was going on. Not to mention the folks who were already seated but had to put up with people crawling over them to get to their seats. Who was the promoter on that one, Ali?
As for people getting busted for smoking pot at a concert, I just shake my head. Times have sure changed since the 70s and 80s.
Glad you had a good time.
Btw, speaking of promoters, I saw that AEG is looking at the largest ticket refund in history, what with the cancellation of MJ's 50-show run in London in the wake of his demise, to the tune of about $85M.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/bottomline/detail?entry_id=42716
Post by: RGMike on June 30, 2009, 08:53:59 AM
Wonderful time. Piss poor planning having a ball game and concert same night. Took waaaayyy tooo long to get in and park. Got into my seat at 8:25 missing the first 2 songs.
They do that all the time; I went to an A's/Yankees game (one of the few guaranteed sellouts on the A's sked -- and this was pre-tarping the upper deck) on a Saturday night about 8 years ago; it was the same night as the "KFOG Summer Picnic" --also featuring Crapton -- was at the arena.
Post by: ggould on June 30, 2009, 08:54:13 AM
I think I just heard Alicat on the radio talking about the concert!Alicat sent me some text messages just now!Wonderful time. Piss poor planning having a ball game and concert same night. Took waaaayyy tooo long to get in and park. Got into my seat at 8:25 missing the first 2 songs. Who knew they'd start on time! Security didn't even check bags or purses on the way in, just tried getting us in ASAP. Seats in Sec 102 were decent. I took a few pics and one video. I'll post somewhere later if they're decent. Clapton sounded solid, as did Winwood. I got the Traffic I hoped for. While Winwood tickled the ivories mighty purty, Low Spark ended prematurely without the vigor I expected. Not disappointed though. Eric is still one of my guitar gods and did what he does as well as ever.Quote from: AlicatStevie playon low spark
it's like a semi religious experience
I guess she's having a good time!
OPD was on the job. In the section to my left, three persons in 2 incidents were escorted out. This all happened before 8:45. One guy was cuffed and had about 5 OPD and 5 security assisting him up and out. Two others I think were taken just for smoking pot. I think there was zero tolerance. Must be a new Coliseum rule being enforced. I know people taken out of Madonna show for pot too.
Wow, that's really poor planning on the part of the promoter and the house manager not to have held the curtain until most of the patrons were seated. It resulted in a lot of folks probably being pissed off for the first part of the show, and made it tough on the ushers who had to seat people in the dark while the show was going on. Not to mention the folks who were already seated but had to put up with people crawling over them to get to their seats. Who was the promoter on that one, Ali?
As for people getting busted for smoking pot at a concert, I just shake my head. Times have sure changed since the 70s and 80s.
Post by: Alicat on June 30, 2009, 09:02:34 PM
Wasn't me. I was off to work. Did ppl have favorable comments?I think I just heard Alicat on the radio talking about the concert!Alicat sent me some text messages just now!Wonderful time. Piss poor planning having a ball game and concert same night. Took waaaayyy tooo long to get in and park. Got into my seat at 8:25 missing the first 2 songs. Who knew they'd start on time! Security didn't even check bags or purses on the way in, just tried getting us in ASAP. Seats in Sec 102 were decent. I took a few pics and one video. I'll post somewhere later if they're decent. Clapton sounded solid, as did Winwood. I got the Traffic I hoped for. While Winwood tickled the ivories mighty purty, Low Spark ended prematurely without the vigor I expected. Not disappointed though. Eric is still one of my guitar gods and did what he does as well as ever.Quote from: AlicatStevie playon low spark
it's like a semi religious experience
I guess she's having a good time!
OPD was on the job. In the section to my left, three persons in 2 incidents were escorted out. This all happened before 8:45. One guy was cuffed and had about 5 OPD and 5 security assisting him up and out. Two others I think were taken just for smoking pot. I think there was zero tolerance. Must be a new Coliseum rule being enforced. I know people taken out of Madonna show for pot too.
Wow, that's really poor planning on the part of the promoter and the house manager not to have held the curtain until most of the patrons were seated. It resulted in a lot of folks probably being pissed off for the first part of the show, and made it tough on the ushers who had to seat people in the dark while the show was going on. Not to mention the folks who were already seated but had to put up with people crawling over them to get to their seats. Who was the promoter on that one, Ali?
As for people getting busted for smoking pot at a concert, I just shake my head. Times have sure changed since the 70s and 80s.
Post by: Alicat on June 30, 2009, 09:36:17 PM
Post by: mshray on July 01, 2009, 11:37:22 AM
the songs were:
Hooters - "All You Zombies"
Broooce - "Adam Raised A Cain"
Burning Sensations - "Belly of the Whale"
Post by: RGMike on July 01, 2009, 11:51:02 AM
in case anyone was listening yesterday afternoon, I won M3S & tix for Lyle & his Large Band at the Mtn Winery. That was one of the shows I most wanted to see, so I was/am stoked!
the songs were:
Hooters - "All You Zombies"
Broooce - "Adam Raised A Cain"
Burning Sensations - "Belly of the Whale"
the connection is... Biblical stories, I'm assuming. Figures a minister's son would win! Congrats!
Post by: Alicat on July 01, 2009, 02:58:01 PM
in case anyone was listening yesterday afternoon, I won M3S & tix for Lyle & his Large Band at the Mtn Winery. That was one of the shows I most wanted to see, so I was/am stoked!Most excellent!
the songs were:
Hooters - "All You Zombies"
Broooce - "Adam Raised A Cain"
Burning Sensations - "Belly of the Whale"
I just lined up tix for Chickenfoot in Sept at the Greek.
Post by: mshray on July 02, 2009, 12:19:55 AM
in case anyone was listening yesterday afternoon, I won M3S & tix for Lyle & his Large Band at the Mtn Winery. That was one of the shows I most wanted to see, so I was/am stoked!
the songs were:
Hooters - "All You Zombies"
Broooce - "Adam Raised A Cain"
Burning Sensations - "Belly of the Whale"
the connection is... Biblical stories, I'm assuming. Figures a minister's son would win! Congrats!
Ha! I even said that on the air. "Guess it pays to be a preacher's kid after all."
Actually it was biblical figures: Moses & Noah, Adam & Cain, Jonah respectively. I got a busy signal almost all the way through the third song, so Annalisa must have fielded a few wrong answers or people who couldn't ID the tunes.
Post by: Tinka Cat on July 05, 2009, 07:24:35 PM
The list so far:
Aimee Mann
Moonalice
Amadou & Mariam
Malo
Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys
Elizabeth Cook
The Wronglers
Steve Earle & the Bluegrass Dukes
The Duhks
Allen Toussaint
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
Todd Snider
The Fireants
Austin Lounge Lizards
Dar Williams
Laurie Lewis
The Tim O'Brien Band
Rosie Flores with Jon Langford and the Pine Valley Cosmonauts
Old 97's
Jessica Lea Mayfield
Tom Morello
Earl Scruggs
Dry Branch Fire Squad
Neko Case
Roger Knox presents the Aboriginal Country & Western Songbook
Guy Clark & Verlon Thompson
John Prine
Pamela Rose
Marty Stuart
Reckless Kelly
The Flatlanders featuring: Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore & Butch Hancock
Dr. Dog
Nick Lowe
The Claire Lynch Band
Eliza Gilkyson
The Brothers Comatose
Jorma Kaukonen
Red Wine
MC Hammer
The Chieftains
Hazel Dickens
Boz Scaggs and the Blue Velvet Band
Dave Alvin & the Guilty Women
Gillian Welch
Steve Martin with the Steep Canyon Rangers
World Party
Robyn Hitchcock
Mavis Staples
Marianne Faithfull
Robert Earl Keen
Okkervil River
Billy Bragg
Rodney Crowell
Elvis Perkins in Dearland
Booker T. & the DBTs
Hayes Carll
The Del McCoury Band
Emmylou Harris
Doc Watson & David Holt
Darrell Scott Band
Abalone Dots
ODC/Dance
Richie Havens
Kevin Welch
Kieran Kane & Fats Kaplin
Marley's Ghost
Mike Farris & the Roseland Rhythm Revue
Barefoot Nellies
Buddy Miller
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band
Old Crow Medicine Show
The Knitters
Kimmie Rhodes
Marshall Crenshaw
Allison Moorer
Little Feat
Charlie Haden
Billy Joe Shaver
Post by: mshray on July 06, 2009, 10:50:38 AM
Post by: RGMike on July 06, 2009, 11:07:51 AM
MC Hammer!?
he kickin' it REALLY old-school, y'alls!
Post by: Tinka Cat on July 06, 2009, 11:19:22 AM
Hammer did Hardly Strictly last year. And like last year, he'll be doing the Friday morning kid-centric show:MC Hammer!?
he kickin' it REALLY old-school, y'alls!
(http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/10/03/mn-hardly04_ph3_0499243322.jpg)
Preacher and Oakland rapper MC Hammer asked kids to join him
on stage as he dances and sings. 2008. (Michael Macor / The Chronicle)
Post by: Tinka Cat on July 06, 2009, 04:12:48 PM
more Hardly Strictly Bluegrass (http://www.strictlybluegrass.com/) acts have been announced. Fri Sat & Sun Oct 2, 3 & 4.
The list so far:
... Steve Martin with the Steep Canyon Rangers ...
Steve better do a bluegrass version of King Tut, who will still have some relics up the road at the de Young Museum. :)
Post by: Tinka Cat on July 06, 2009, 04:20:32 PM
Thursday went to Marin County Fair, saw a bit of Martha Davis and the Motels. Saw her play Suddenly Last Summer, which is a great song. She still sounds great, although "She looks like someone whose cart you'd bump into at Ross," as some wag said .. and some wag then repeated here! :) Berlin was also there. Heard them play Sex (I'm A...)... it was silly.
Fillmore Jazz Fest yesterday, heard Kim Nalley for about a half hour. She's really good, great three peice band, too: http://www.kimnalley.com/
and I won tix to two shows this week: Old 97's @ Fillmore Thursday, Mighty Mighty Bosstones @ Fillmore Friday. woohoo!
Post by: urth on July 06, 2009, 10:14:46 PM
big week for free music:
Thursday went to Marin County Fair, saw a bit of Martha Davis and the Motels. Saw her play Suddenly Last Summer, which is a great song. She still sounds great, although "She looks like someone whose cart you'd bump into at Ross," as some wag said .. and some wag then repeated here! :) Berlin was also there. Heard them play Sex (I'm A...)... it was silly.
Fillmore Jazz Fest yesterday, heard Kim Nalley for about a half hour. She's really good, great three peice band, too: http://www.kimnalley.com/
and I won tix to two shows this week: Old 97's @ Fillmore Thursday, Mighty Mighty Bosstones @ Fillmore Friday. woohoo!
Nice haul. And winning two shows in a week is doing pretty well. I used to be something of a radio giveaway hustler when I lived in Sacramento, but moving to SF cut down on my take a good bit--a bigger pool of listeners, harder to get through. I used to win about a show a month in Sac, but in SF I think I won only about three or four the whole time I was there.
And when I read your quip about Martha Davis, I thought it said "someone whose cart you'd bump into in Ross." It is Marin, after all. (Btw, it was a better line your way.)
Anyway, have fun. The Old 97s will rock your world, if you haven't seen them before--and maybe even if you have.
Post by: RGMike on July 09, 2009, 12:24:47 PM
http://events.sfgate.com/oakland-ca/events/show/86484550-rise-against-with-rancid-and-the-riverboat-gamblers
Er, why would you name your band Rise Against? Hoping people will confuse you with Rage Against the Machine?
Post by: mshray on July 09, 2009, 07:24:18 PM
Er, why would you name your band Rise Against? Hoping people will confuse you with Rage Against the Machine?
They must be willfully obscure. Are they Canadian?
Post by: RGMike on July 10, 2009, 12:27:17 PM
Post by: Alicat on July 11, 2009, 05:00:20 PM
American, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rise_Against
Er, why would you name your band Rise Against? Hoping people will confuse you with Rage Against the Machine?
They must be willfully obscure. Are they Canadian?
I hear them on 104.9, 105.3
Post by: mshray on July 12, 2009, 09:47:09 AM
American, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rise_Against
Er, why would you name your band Rise Against? Hoping people will confuse you with Rage Against the Machine?
They must be willfully obscure. Are they Canadian?
I hear them on 104.9, 105.3
I knew that, I was just teasing Mike with a Rush reference. I also hear them on those two stations...they haven't struck me as particularly good or bad, but when they came through town a while back, they were promoted rather breathlessly on both stations, so I assume they are a big deal right now.
Post by: RGMike on July 12, 2009, 11:43:55 AM
Post by: ggould on July 12, 2009, 01:43:03 PM
Meant to mention, esp for Geoff's benefit, that Lydia Pense & Cold Blood are doing a 40th anniv tour this summer. saw a commercial for them at someplace local, but I'm spacing on exactly where.for me, it ain't the real Cold Blood unless the original bass player, Rod Ellicott, is involved!
Post by: mshray on July 12, 2009, 04:57:44 PM
....saw a commercial for them at someplace local, but....
I think Someplace Local would be agreat name for a bar!
Post by: Tinka Cat on July 12, 2009, 10:23:53 PM
....saw a commercial for them at someplace local, but....
I think Someplace Local would be agreat name for a bar!
There used to be a dive bar on Geary b/w Fillmore and Webster called "Someplace Else."
Post by: urth on July 12, 2009, 10:31:45 PM
....saw a commercial for them at someplace local, but....
I think Someplace Local would be agreat name for a bar!
There used to be a dive bar on Geary b/w Fillmore and Webster called "Someplace Else."
Next to the former doughnut shop on the corner of Fillmore, right? Used to drink there after working Fillmore shows once in awhile.
There's a dive by that name just outside Newberg, which is the closest town of any size to Dundee (where I am). It's just outside the city limits, as Newberg was a dry town until relatively recently (not sure when, but some time in the latter third of the 20th century, I'm pretty sure), thanks to its Quaker roots.
Post by: mshray on July 13, 2009, 10:36:43 AM
http://www.1037theband.com/pages/concerts.html
up to 50% off on 4-packs & today only (7/13), no service charge!
Post by: RGMike on July 13, 2009, 10:41:28 AM
Pretty good offer for Mtn Winery shows from 103.7 The Band
http://www.1037theband.com/pages/concerts.html
up to 50% off on 4-packs & today only (7/13), no service charge!
they're starting to advertise (The Band, that is): I saw a bus-shelter ad yesterday.
Post by: Tinka Cat on July 13, 2009, 01:14:13 PM
Blue Öyster Cult will be at Slims on Monday July 20th. Alas, I cannot make this show, but have seen these
http://www.slims-sf.com/slims-bin/showcal?date=2009-07-21
Post by: ggould on July 13, 2009, 04:41:48 PM
Möre Cöwbell, Bitches!A co-worker of mine is a big BOC fan, and he says the same 200 guys show up for all the gigs! Some drag in their wives or girlfriends.
Blue Oyster Cult will be at Slims on Monday July 20th. Alas, I cannot make this show, but have seen thesedinosaursrockers the last three shows at Slims. It's basically Buck Dharma and Eric Bloom with three very capable dudes who've been w them for years filling out the rest of the band, but they still bring it. On your feet or on your knees, you already know if you should see them...
http://www.slims-sf.com/slims-bin/showcal?date=2009-07-21
Post by: Tinka Cat on July 13, 2009, 04:45:42 PM
Möre Cöwbell, Bitches!A co-worker of mine is a big BOC fan, and he says the same 200 guys show up for all the gigs! Some drag in their wives or girlfriends.
Blue Oyster Cult will be at Slims on Monday July 20th. Alas, I cannot make this show, but have seen thesedinosaursrockers the last three shows at Slims. It's basically Buck Dharma and Eric Bloom with three very capable dudes who've been w them for years filling out the rest of the band, but they still bring it. On your feet or on your knees, you already know if you should see them...
http://www.slims-sf.com/slims-bin/showcal?date=2009-07-21
yeah, sounds about right. It's 90% dudes, lots of middle aged paunches and skullets... but 100% rock!
Post by: urth on July 13, 2009, 04:55:25 PM
Möre Cöwbell, Bitches!
It's basically Buck Dharma and Eric Bloom with three very capable dudes who've been w them for years filling out the rest of the band, but they still bring it.
The bassist now is Rudy Sarzo, who was in Quiet Riot, Ozzy's band with Randy Rhodes, and a couple of 80s hair bands.
Post by: Tinka Cat on July 13, 2009, 05:00:01 PM
Möre Cöwbell, Bitches!
It's basically Buck Dharma and Eric Bloom with three very capable dudes who've been w them for years filling out the rest of the band, but they still bring it.
The bassist now is Rudy Sarzo, who was in Quiet Riot, Ozzy's band with Randy Rhodes, and a couple of 80s hair bands.
that's right, he replaced Danny Miranda, and he's really good. He goes apes**t during the slappy bass solo part of Godzilla.
Post by: ggould on July 13, 2009, 05:47:08 PM
I've met Rudy a couple of times in my past life, and he's a real nice guy, quite musical, and such a star. When he was on the floor at the NAMM show, he was treated as royalty. That almost makes me want to go!Möre Cöwbell, Bitches!
It's basically Buck Dharma and Eric Bloom with three very capable dudes who've been w them for years filling out the rest of the band, but they still bring it.
The bassist now is Rudy Sarzo, who was in Quiet Riot, Ozzy's band with Randy Rhodes, and a couple of 80s hair bands.
Post by: mshray on July 13, 2009, 09:33:04 PM
Möre Cöwbell, Bitches!
Blue Öyster Cult will be at Slims on Monday July 20th. Alas, I cannot make this show, but have seen thesedinosaursrockers the last three shows at Slims. It's basically Buck Dharma and Eric Bloom with three very capable dudes who've been w them for years filling out the rest of the band, but they still bring it. On your feet or on your knees, you already know if you should see them...
http://www.slims-sf.com/slims-bin/showcal?date=2009-07-21
Why couldn't it be two days later? I am working on a government grant proposal due the next day. No way I have a moment to spare on Monday. Shit.
Post by: princessofcairo on July 20, 2009, 10:35:59 AM
Then onto Steely Dan in Italy. I'd waited four years to see them again, and they gave me the same setlist. Meh. The inside of the tourbus was pretty dope, though.
On Friday I'll go see Jeff Beck (with Tal!!) here in Madrid. Baby, I-I-I can't wait!
Post by: ggould on July 20, 2009, 10:38:17 AM
Saw Coco Rosie's soundcheck in Graz, Austria a few weeks back. She sounds much better live. Someone gave me her CD a couple of years ago, and I threw it in the trash. On purpose.yes, with Tal! Now I'll always think of your when I see her on the videos!
Then onto Steely Dan in Italy. I'd waited four years to see them again, and they gave me the same setlist. Meh. The inside of the tourbus was pretty dope, though.
On Friday I'll go see Jeff Beck (with Tal!!) here in Madrid. Baby, I-I-I can't wait!
Post by: princessofcairo on July 20, 2009, 10:53:03 AM
yes, with Tal! Now I'll always think of your when I see her on the videos!
I'll try to post something about the show before I hit the road again on Saturday.
Post by: RGMike on July 23, 2009, 08:12:01 AM
yes, with Tal! Now I'll always think of your when I see her on the videos!
I'll try to post something about the show before I hit the road again on Saturday.
hey princess, did ya know Loggins & Messina are doing a reunion tour?
and news for Alicat: Bridge Benefit dates announced. Oct 24th & 25th.
Post by: princessofcairo on July 23, 2009, 10:49:57 AM
hey princess, did ya know Loggins & Messina are doing a reunion tour?
Get. OUT! Wow!
Just checked the site: http://www.logginsandmessina.com/tour.html
hoping to catch them in Atlanta or Biloxi!!
Post by: RGMike on July 23, 2009, 12:53:05 PM
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/22/addams-family-musical-snaps-up-broadway-theater/
Post by: Wayback on July 23, 2009, 09:14:34 PM
www.starwarsinconcert.com
(coming to HP in San Jose Oct 11)
Post by: urth on July 23, 2009, 11:47:30 PM
Check out this event, it's Star Wars with live orchestra accompaniment:
www.starwarsinconcert.com
(coming to HP in San Jose Oct 11)
From the musical angle it sounds interesting, but seeing any film in an arena is an experience I think I'd be forced to pass on. When it starts playing theaters (say, the Paramount, or even BCT), I'd go.
Post by: ggould on July 24, 2009, 01:39:57 PM
http://parksportal.com/EventDetail/tabid/58/eventid/1652/locid/239/orgid/26/Default.aspx
Post by: RGMike on August 04, 2009, 08:28:55 AM
Post by: Gazoo on August 05, 2009, 09:29:27 AM
So I bought tix yesterday for Berkeley Rep's new season. A 3-show package that includes American Idiot, an evening of Tony Kushner one-acters, and Girlfriend -- a musical built around the songs from that Matthew Sweet album. But the musical is about a gay romance -- two guys who meet in high school. How do those songs fit that story? Anybody? Bueller?
The title song was initially going to be called "Good Friend"; maybe they've reverted to that?
Post by: RGMike on August 05, 2009, 09:32:53 AM
So I bought tix yesterday for Berkeley Rep's new season. A 3-show package that includes American Idiot, an evening of Tony Kushner one-acters, and Girlfriend -- a musical built around the songs from that Matthew Sweet album. But the musical is about a gay romance -- two guys who meet in high school. How do those songs fit that story? Anybody? Bueller?
The title song was initially going to be called "Good Friend"; maybe they've reverted to that?
oddly, his Wiki entry makes no mention of the upcoming stage piece. I've just ordered Girlfriend and 100% Fun from Amazon , where they're both available for a penny each!
Post by: mshray on August 05, 2009, 10:38:24 AM
Great show, perfect night. All the members of the Large Band (including Russ Kunkel) were excellent, as were the 4 backing singers. LL had some humorous banter with most of them over the course of the evening, and they all got various chances to solo a bit.
Dave & Anne had 2nd row seats, but my KFOG complimentary tix were up in the bleachers, however Steve Wozniak had even worse seats, sitting up behind us about 5 rows.
In terms of kid friendliness, the first song they did was "Choke My Chicken", and when Adrian asked me what that was about I could only say, "I dunno, I guess it's just a silly song."
Post by: Wayback on August 06, 2009, 07:16:33 AM
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090806/ap_en_ce/us_people_steven_tyler_24
Post by: Tinka Cat on August 06, 2009, 04:06:47 PM
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler falls from stage
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090806/ap_en_ce/us_people_steven_tyler_24
sounds like it could be serious-ish. Hope he recovers swiftly. (he supposed to play the Bone Bash on the 19th.)
SFGate put this item in the Daily Dish gossip blog (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/dailydish/detail?entry_id=45051) accompanied by this photo:
(http://imgs.sfgate.com/blogs/images/sfgate/dailydish/2009/08/06/tyler220x261.JPG)
and look at some of these comments. people are horrible! (and hilarious!)
His lips couldn't soften the fall?
Walk this waaaaaaay!
He probably broke a hip...damn osteoprosis!
Man, Carly Simon has really let herself go!
Tyler, got off drugs!
Title of tour changed to: Rockers on Walkers Tour 2009
In related news, rocker Tyler has announced he'll join Sir Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stone for the Depends® Countrywide® Geezers on Spin Tour. AARP will handle ticket sales.
Geezerpalooza...
Tyler hasn't aged well. I'd still love me some Joe Perry, tho.
How is this a freak accident? Oh- the picture clarifies that.
the shroud of Turin IS for real, but it's just a blanket Tyler used on an Aerosmith Euro tour.
Rock-n-roll is a young man's game. Admit it and retire gracefully, ST.
Who's the Zombie in the Photo ?
Looks like a fun crowd.
aeroldsmith ...
He looks like my grandma....
Aerosmith just announced their new forthcoming album - "Hey You Kids Get Off My Lawn!" (surprise cameo by John McCain)
He's lucky he didn't turn into dust upon impact.
Does syphilis make you clumsy?
Post by: RGMike on August 10, 2009, 10:55:14 AM
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler falls from stage
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090806/ap_en_ce/us_people_steven_tyler_24
sounds like it could be serious-ish. Hope he recovers swiftly. (he supposed to play the Bone Bash on the 19th.)
They're still running ads on The Bone for the show -- apparently tix still available after months of flogging the thing. No mention of whether Tyler plans to sing with a broken shoulder.
Post by: Alicat on August 11, 2009, 08:21:21 PM
LMAO! He looks awful and a bit Ozzy-ish.Aerosmith's Steven Tyler falls from stage
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090806/ap_en_ce/us_people_steven_tyler_24
sounds like it could be serious-ish. Hope he recovers swiftly. (he supposed to play the Bone Bash on the 19th.)
SFGate put this item in the Daily Dish gossip blog (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/dailydish/detail?entry_id=45051) accompanied by this photo:
(http://imgs.sfgate.com/blogs/images/sfgate/dailydish/2009/08/06/tyler220x261.JPG)
and look at some of these comments. people are horrible! (and hilarious!)
His lips couldn't soften the fall?
Walk this waaaaaaay!
He probably broke a hip...damn osteoprosis!
Man, Carly Simon has really let herself go!
Tyler, got off drugs!
Title of tour changed to: Rockers on Walkers Tour 2009
In related news, rocker Tyler has announced he'll join Sir Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stone for the Depends® Countrywide® Geezers on Spin Tour. AARP will handle ticket sales.
Geezerpalooza...
Tyler hasn't aged well. I'd still love me some Joe Perry, tho.
How is this a freak accident? Oh- the picture clarifies that.
the shroud of Turin IS for real, but it's just a blanket Tyler used on an Aerosmith Euro tour.
Rock-n-roll is a young man's game. Admit it and retire gracefully, ST.
Who's the Zombie in the Photo ?
Looks like a fun crowd.
aeroldsmith ...
He looks like my grandma....
Aerosmith just announced their new forthcoming album - "Hey You Kids Get Off My Lawn!" (surprise cameo by John McCain)
He's lucky he didn't turn into dust upon impact.
Does syphilis make you clumsy?
This coulda been my comment,
Tyler hasn't aged well. I'd still love me some Joe Perry, tho.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on August 12, 2009, 10:15:38 AM
Post by: RGMike on August 12, 2009, 04:02:42 PM
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/jazzclub/artist/show/794
Post by: Wayback on August 14, 2009, 07:30:10 AM
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090814/ap_en_ot/us_people_steven_tyler
Post by: Alicat on August 14, 2009, 09:04:20 PM
Aerosmith cancels summer tour (they were to play Concord 8/19 with ZZTop):As much as I love me some Perry, I wasn't going to trek over to Concord for the show. I admire Steven for partying like he does at 61. I can only hope I still have some partay in me at that age and that I live to see that age.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090814/ap_en_ot/us_people_steven_tyler
Post by: RGMike on August 17, 2009, 10:19:58 AM
Aerosmith cancels summer tour (they were to play Concord 8/19 with ZZTop):As much as I love me some Perry, I wasn't going to trek over to Concord for the show. I admire Steven for partying like he does at 61. I can only hope I still have some partay in me at that age and that I live to see that age.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090814/ap_en_ot/us_people_steven_tyler
The Bone has officially cancelled "Bone Bash 10"...
Post by: urth on August 17, 2009, 10:47:56 AM
Aerosmith cancels summer tour (they were to play Concord 8/19 with ZZTop):As much as I love me some Perry, I wasn't going to trek over to Concord for the show. I admire Steven for partying like he does at 61. I can only hope I still have some partay in me at that age and that I live to see that age.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090814/ap_en_ot/us_people_steven_tyler
The Bone has officially cancelled "Bone Bash 10"...
Probably the smart thing to do financially--too late to get a suitable replacement, and they'd have to offer refunds even if the show went on minus Aerosmith, which a lot of folks would probably take.
Post by: radical347 on August 17, 2009, 03:03:17 PM
Was anyone else planning on going? I was really looking forward to seeing them and Peter Bjorn & John. I'm so mad they're not rescheduling! >:( At least PB&J are playing at the Great American Music Hall in December...
Post by: RGMike on August 17, 2009, 03:09:55 PM
At least PB&J are playing at the Great American Music Hall in December...
Bring napkins!
(http://artandresistance.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/pbj.jpg)
Post by: Tinka Cat on August 26, 2009, 12:07:01 PM
The night's lineup:
Dungen - Rock / Psychedelic / Folk
Woods - Pop / Psychedelic / Jam Band
Kurt Vile - Folk Rock / Psychedelic / Pop
could be a long night there, so will prob skip the openers to focus on Dungen (say "DOON-yen"), the finest Swedish psychedelic rock band you will see this year (high five!)
http://www.dungen-music.com/index_e.html
Post by: RGMike on August 26, 2009, 12:15:58 PM
going to the Bottom of the Hill this Sunday for a ROCK SHOW!
The night's lineup:
Dungen - Rock / Psychedelic / Folk
Woods - Pop / Psychedelic / Jam Band
Kurt Vile - Folk Rock / Psychedelic / Pop
could be a long night there, so will prob skip the openers to focus on Dungen (say "DOON-yen"), the finest Swedish psychedelic rock band you will see this year (high five!)
http://www.dungen-music.com/index_e.html
please tell me Woods is named for James Woods.
Post by: Tinka Cat on August 26, 2009, 01:05:18 PM
going to the Bottom of the Hill this Sunday for a ROCK SHOW!
The night's lineup:
Dungen - Rock / Psychedelic / Folk
Woods - Pop / Psychedelic / Jam Band
Kurt Vile - Folk Rock / Psychedelic / Pop
could be a long night there, so will prob skip the openers to focus on Dungen (say "DOON-yen"), the finest Swedish psychedelic rock band you will see this year (high five!)
http://www.dungen-music.com/index_e.html
please tell me Woods is named for James Woods.
don't think so
http://www.myspace.com/woodsfamilyband
Post by: urth on August 26, 2009, 03:20:36 PM
going to the Bottom of the Hill this Sunday for a ROCK SHOW!
The night's lineup:
Dungen - Rock / Psychedelic / Folk
Woods - Pop / Psychedelic / Jam Band
Kurt Vile - Folk Rock / Psychedelic / Pop
could be a long night there, so will prob skip the openers to focus on Dungen (say "DOON-yen"), the finest Swedish psychedelic rock band you will see this year (high five!)
http://www.dungen-music.com/index_e.html
Props for being hip to Dungen. I haven't seen 'em, but Sarah likes 'em and has brought home a couple of their albums, which I rather dug as well. Wish I was still gonna be in town on Sunday--but if I was I'd probably go see the Minus 5/Baseball Project show anyway. Never rains, but it pours. But I see they're in PDX next week, so maybe I'll still have a chance.
I've heard good things about Kurt Vile, but not sure if they'd be worth having to stand thru a mediocre second act to see. Sucks to be getting old and jaded, y'know.
Post by: Tinka Cat on August 26, 2009, 04:15:30 PM
going to the Bottom of the Hill this Sunday for a ROCK SHOW!
The night's lineup:
Dungen - Rock / Psychedelic / Folk
Woods - Pop / Psychedelic / Jam Band
Kurt Vile - Folk Rock / Psychedelic / Pop
could be a long night there, so will prob skip the openers to focus on Dungen (say "DOON-yen"), the finest Swedish psychedelic rock band you will see this year (high five!)
http://www.dungen-music.com/index_e.html
Props for being hip to Dungen. I haven't seen 'em, but Sarah likes 'em and has brought home a couple of their albums, which I rather dug as well. Wish I was still gonna be in town on Sunday--but if I was I'd probably go see the Minus 5/Baseball Project show anyway. Never rains, but it pours. But I see they're in PDX next week, so maybe I'll still have a chance.
I've heard good things about Kurt Vile, but not sure if they'd be worth having to stand thru a mediocre second act to see. Sucks to be getting old and jaded, y'know.
yeah, I saw "jam band" as a descriptor and went "uh-oh" -- didn't know about Minus 5 or the Baseball Project. sounds good.
Post by: urth on August 26, 2009, 04:45:50 PM
going to the Bottom of the Hill this Sunday for a ROCK SHOW!
The night's lineup:
Dungen - Rock / Psychedelic / Folk
Woods - Pop / Psychedelic / Jam Band
Kurt Vile - Folk Rock / Psychedelic / Pop
could be a long night there, so will prob skip the openers to focus on Dungen (say "DOON-yen"), the finest Swedish psychedelic rock band you will see this year (high five!)
http://www.dungen-music.com/index_e.html
Props for being hip to Dungen. I haven't seen 'em, but Sarah likes 'em and has brought home a couple of their albums, which I rather dug as well. Wish I was still gonna be in town on Sunday--but if I was I'd probably go see the Minus 5/Baseball Project show anyway. Never rains, but it pours. But I see they're in PDX next week, so maybe I'll still have a chance.
I've heard good things about Kurt Vile, but not sure if they'd be worth having to stand thru a mediocre second act to see. Sucks to be getting old and jaded, y'know.
yeah, I saw "jam band" as a descriptor and went "uh-oh" -- didn't know about Minus 5 or the Baseball Project. sounds good.
I'm particularly bummed to be missing the Baseball Project--this is only the second time they've performed live. (They're in Portland tomorrow while I'm still in CA, and play here in SF on Sunday, by which time I'm back in OR. Grrr.) But with songs about Curt Flood, Harvey Haddix, Ted Williams, Satchel Paige, and the only man to throw a no-hitter while coming off an acid trip, Dock Ellis, how can you not want to see that band?
http://www.yeproc.com/artist_info.php?artistId=12539
Post by: princessofcairo on September 08, 2009, 09:24:59 AM
http://www.livenation.com/artist/steely-dan-tickets
I'll probably go on Royal Scam night.
Post by: urth on September 08, 2009, 03:14:16 PM
Steely Dan!
http://www.livenation.com/artist/steely-dan-tickets
I'll probably go on Royal Scam night.
That would be a tough call. If I were in SF I might have to go to both. Aja is such a great great album. But Royal Scam is pretty much their last foray into rock.
Post by: ggould on September 08, 2009, 03:22:30 PM
definitely Royal Scam for meSteely Dan!
http://www.livenation.com/artist/steely-dan-tickets
I'll probably go on Royal Scam night.
That would be a tough call. If I were in SF I might have to go to both. Aja is such a great great album. But Royal Scam is pretty much their last foray into rock.
Post by: mshray on September 08, 2009, 03:33:08 PM
definitely Royal Scam for meSteely Dan!
http://www.livenation.com/artist/steely-dan-tickets
I'll probably go on Royal Scam night.
That would be a tough call. If I were in SF I might have to go to both. Aja is such a great great album. But Royal Scam is pretty much their last foray into rock.
me too!
Post by: mshray on September 08, 2009, 04:28:29 PM
So he says it's ringing and then I hear him say, "My name is Adrian & my dad's name is Mark"..."Yes, it's China Grove"..."I'm 9"..."We love the Doobies"..."Okay, I'll hold."
We pulled into the parking lot just in time to hear the palyback of the exchange, which was pretty cool since the reason Adrian was riding shotgun was that his brother & two friends were in the back seat. So they all got to hear him win the tix on the radio.
Post by: urth on September 08, 2009, 04:46:00 PM
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on September 08, 2009, 05:05:27 PM
So does he get to go to the show with you? (If so you might want to call & make sure they're allowing kids of his age into the show.)
I actually heard that! I was down checking the FM reception thing on my stereo, and switched to KFOG just then!
Post by: Gazoo on September 09, 2009, 09:48:18 PM
So all last week Annalisa was giving away Doobies at the Fillmore tix on her Mid-Day Mind Games. And she was just playing the opening notes to well-know songs & you had to ID the song. On Friday I was driving with my kids to Sweet Tomatoes when this came on again, so I dialed my phone & handed it to my son Adrian (the one who met Dave Mack & his wife at the Lyle Lovett show) who was riding shotgun, and said to him, "Let me know if it rings". Right then Annalisa played the opening bar of "China Grove", so I said, "if it rings and someone answers, just tell them it's 'China Grove'."
So he says it's ringing and then I hear him say, "My name is Adrian & my dad's name is Mark"..."Yes, it's China Grove"..."I'm 9"..."We love the Doobies"..."Okay, I'll hold."
We pulled into the parking lot just in time to hear the palyback of the exchange, which was pretty cool since the reason Adrian was riding shotgun was that his brother & two friends were in the back seat. So they all got to hear him win the tix on the radio.
This is the coolest thing I've heard in a long time. Way to go! (Tell Adrian I'm applauding him right now! :D )
PS: I'd like to retell this story on my blog, if you don't mind.
Post by: Tinka Cat on September 09, 2009, 11:21:23 PM
So he says it's ringing and then I hear him say, "My name is Adrian & my dad's name is Mark"..."Yes, it's China Grove"..."I'm 9"..."We love the Doobies"..."Okay, I'll hold."
We pulled into the parking lot just in time to hear the palyback of the exchange, which was pretty cool since the reason Adrian was riding shotgun was that his brother & two friends were in the back seat. So they all got to hear him win the tix on the radio.
:) :) this is very awesome!
Post by: Alicat on September 10, 2009, 07:57:50 AM
Most excellent for the little Shray. Kinda means he needs to go to the show. Way to train in ticket winning ways early on.So all last week Annalisa was giving away Doobies at the Fillmore tix on her Mid-Day Mind Games. And she was just playing the opening notes to well-know songs & you had to ID the song. On Friday I was driving with my kids to Sweet Tomatoes when this came on again, so I dialed my phone & handed it to my son Adrian (the one who met Dave Mack & his wife at the Lyle Lovett show) who was riding shotgun, and said to him, "Let me know if it rings". Right then Annalisa played the opening bar of "China Grove", so I said, "if it rings and someone answers, just tell them it's 'China Grove'."
So he says it's ringing and then I hear him say, "My name is Adrian & my dad's name is Mark"..."Yes, it's China Grove"..."I'm 9"..."We love the Doobies"..."Okay, I'll hold."
We pulled into the parking lot just in time to hear the palyback of the exchange, which was pretty cool since the reason Adrian was riding shotgun was that his brother & two friends were in the back seat. So they all got to hear him win the tix on the radio.
This is the coolest thing I've heard in a long time. Way to go! (Tell Adrian I'm applauding him right now! :D )
PS: I'd like to retell this story on my blog, if you don't mind.
Post by: mshray on September 11, 2009, 10:06:38 AM
Tom Johnston's teen-age looking daughter Lara was the opening act, and she's got a voice like Susan Tedeschi.
Post by: Alicat on September 15, 2009, 09:19:04 AM
Post by: Tinka Cat on September 15, 2009, 11:38:07 AM
Neil Young
Chris Martin from Coldplay
No Doubt
Sheryl Crow
Monsters of Folk
Gavin Rossdale
Fleet Foxes
Wolfmother
Jimmy Buffett (Saturday only)
Adam Sandler (Sunday only)
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/culture/detail?entry_id=47558
Post by: urth on September 15, 2009, 09:24:19 PM
Peter Hartlaub chimes in on just-announced Bridge School Benefit (Oct 24-25) lineup:
Neil Young
Chris Martin from Coldplay
No Doubt
Sheryl Crow
Monsters of Folk
Gavin Rossdale
Fleet Foxes
Wolfmother
Jimmy Buffett (Saturday only)
Adam Sandler (Sunday only)
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/culture/detail?entry_id=47558
Read that earlier today. Have to say, I agree with him. Pretty lame lineup, imo. Looks like they're going for the younger demographic. That's a long way from Townshend or Bowie or McCartney or some of the other luminaries they've had on the bill in the past. However, Pearl Jam is not listed either, so props for that.
In somewhat happier news, rumors are flying that Pavement will reunite next year.
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2009/09/the_pavement_re.html
Post by: Alicat on September 15, 2009, 09:52:43 PM
Peter Hartlaub chimes in on just-announced Bridge School Benefit (Oct 24-25) lineup:I go every year. Doesn't really matter about the line up. Took my kids last year, it was their first show. Taking them to Chickenfoot this month on the 25th.
Neil Young
Chris Martin from Coldplay
No Doubt
Sheryl Crow
Monsters of Folk
Gavin Rossdale
Fleet Foxes
Wolfmother
Jimmy Buffett (Saturday only)
Adam Sandler (Sunday only)
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/culture/detail?entry_id=47558
Post by: Gazoo on September 16, 2009, 12:24:40 AM
Post by: RGMike on September 16, 2009, 07:38:46 AM
Peter Hartlaub chimes in on just-announced Bridge School Benefit (Oct 24-25) lineup:I go every year. Doesn't really matter about the line up. Took my kids last year, it was their first show. Taking them to Chickenfoot this month on the 25th.
Neil Young
Chris Martin from Coldplay
No Doubt
Sheryl Crow
Monsters of Folk
Gavin Rossdale
Fleet Foxes
Wolfmother
Jimmy Buffett (Saturday only)
Adam Sandler (Sunday only)
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/culture/detail?entry_id=47558
I'm not clear on what Sandler's doing there. Is he gonna sing? His stand-up act isn't exactly family-friendly, and gawd knows his politics are the opposite of Neil's.
Post by: Gazoo on September 16, 2009, 10:01:07 AM
I'm not clear on what Sandler's doing there. Is he gonna sing? His stand-up act isn't exactly family-friendly, and gawd knows his politics are the opposite of Neil's.
I didn't think Neil's politics were consistent enough to call anything "the opposite of" them.
Post by: mshray on September 16, 2009, 10:35:17 AM
I'm not clear on what Sandler's doing there. Is he gonna sing? His stand-up act isn't exactly family-friendly, and gawd knows his politics are the opposite of Neil's.
I didn't think Neil's politics were consistent enough to call anything "the opposite of" them.
Wrong...he could consistently be called the opposite of himself.
Post by: RGMike on September 16, 2009, 12:02:56 PM
I'm not clear on what Sandler's doing there. Is he gonna sing? His stand-up act isn't exactly family-friendly, and gawd knows his politics are the opposite of Neil's.
I didn't think Neil's politics were consistent enough to call anything "the opposite of" them.
Wrong...he could consistently be called the opposite of himself.
Obviously Neil has gone back-n-forth over the years (he's an iconoclast, fer sure), but I generally think of him as NoCalLefty, give or take. And Sandler is quite a right-winger from what I understand, so it's a curious pairing from that angle (compared to, say, Neil hanging out with Eddie Vedder). So, nice that Adam's willing to make the trip.
Post by: Alicat on September 16, 2009, 03:24:46 PM
Monsters of Folk hold promise - they're an indie-rock "supergroup," which could make them their generation's CSNY - and I highly recommend Fleet Foxes. This may not be a "legendary" roster but it's a good one. How hard is it to get tickets? I've never contemplated going before.Lawn seating = easy, relatively inexpensive
Section 100's (lower bowl) = Hard to get, costly
Section 200's = Can usually obtain easily, still somewhat costly after ticketbastard fees
I'd love to host you and get you to the show. My girlfriend who usually parties with me at most shows is flying to Vegas on Bridge weekend for U2. I think it's U2. I used to go both days but cut back to one day last ear. This year I prefer Sunday with Sandler. Maybe he'll sing the Channukah song.... not.
Post by: Gazoo on September 16, 2009, 10:02:15 PM
Monsters of Folk hold promise - they're an indie-rock "supergroup," which could make them their generation's CSNY - and I highly recommend Fleet Foxes. This may not be a "legendary" roster but it's a good one. How hard is it to get tickets? I've never contemplated going before.Lawn seating = easy, relatively inexpensive
Section 100's (lower bowl) = Hard to get, costly
Section 200's = Can usually obtain easily, still somewhat costly after ticketbastard fees
I'd love to host you and get you to the show. My girlfriend who usually parties with me at most shows is flying to Vegas on Bridge weekend for U2. I think it's U2. I used to go both days but cut back to one day last ear. This year I prefer Sunday with Sandler. Maybe he'll sing the Channukah song.... not.
Count me in! Think I can do without the Section 100s. Molto grazie!
Post by: Gazoo on September 20, 2009, 10:57:18 AM
Monsters of Folk hold promise - they're an indie-rock "supergroup," which could make them their generation's CSNY - and I highly recommend Fleet Foxes. This may not be a "legendary" roster but it's a good one. How hard is it to get tickets? I've never contemplated going before.Lawn seating = easy, relatively inexpensive
Section 100's (lower bowl) = Hard to get, costly
Section 200's = Can usually obtain easily, still somewhat costly after ticketbastard fees
I'd love to host you and get you to the show. My girlfriend who usually parties with me at most shows is flying to Vegas on Bridge weekend for U2. I think it's U2. I used to go both days but cut back to one day last ear. This year I prefer Sunday with Sandler. Maybe he'll sing the Channukah song.... not.
Count me in! Think I can do without the Section 100s. Molto grazie!
All systems are GO!
Post by: Alicat on September 20, 2009, 08:55:04 PM
wahoooooooo! I have seats. Gaz on lawn. Any one else want to join the fiesta Sunday Oct 25?Monsters of Folk hold promise - they're an indie-rock "supergroup," which could make them their generation's CSNY - and I highly recommend Fleet Foxes. This may not be a "legendary" roster but it's a good one. How hard is it to get tickets? I've never contemplated going before.Lawn seating = easy, relatively inexpensive
Section 100's (lower bowl) = Hard to get, costly
Section 200's = Can usually obtain easily, still somewhat costly after ticketbastard fees
I'd love to host you and get you to the show. My girlfriend who usually parties with me at most shows is flying to Vegas on Bridge weekend for U2. I think it's U2. I used to go both days but cut back to one day last ear. This year I prefer Sunday with Sandler. Maybe he'll sing the Channukah song.... not.
Count me in! Think I can do without the Section 100s. Molto grazie!
All systems are GO!
Post by: Tinka Cat on September 20, 2009, 09:33:32 PM
Fri Oct 2 (10:30am - Noon & 2pm - 7pm)
The morning (10:30 - noon) on Star stage is a special educational program for local schools (and the general public) as part of the Daniel Pearl Foundation Music Days. The afternoon (2pm - 7pm) features very special guests on the Banjo stage.
Star Stage
* 10:30am The Fireants
* 11:30am MC Hammer
Banjo Stage
* 2:00pm Poor Man's Whiskey
* 3:00pm Tom Morello: The Nightwatchman
* 4:15pm John Prine
* 5:45pm Lyle Lovett & His Large Band
Sat Oct 3 (11:00am - 8:00pm)
Banjo Stage
* 11:10am Laurie Lewis & The Right Hands
* 12:10pm Dry Branch Fire Squad
* 1:15pm The Tim O'Brien Band
* 2:40pm Steve Martin with the Steep Canyon Rangers
* 4:05pm Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
* 5:25pm Gillian Welch
* 6:45pm Steve Earle & The Bluegrass Dukes
Rooster Stage
* 11:00am Marshall Crenshaw
* 12:05pm Guy Clark & Verlon Thompson
* 1:15pm Jorma Kaukonen
* 2:30pm Boz Scaggs & the Blue Velvet Band featuring James Cotton, Austin de Lone, Nick Lowe, Buddy Miller, Derek O'Brien, Wes Starr, Jimmie Vaughan and Jack 'Applejack' Walroth
* 3:45pm Songwriter Circle with Tom Morello, Dar Williams, Steve Earle & Allison Moorer
* 5:25pm Richie Havens
* 6:45pm Robert Earl Keen
Star Stage
* 11:00am Great American Taxi
* 12:45pm Roger Knox & the Pine Valley Cosmonauts present the Aboriginal Country & Western Songbook
* 2:30pm Dave Alvin & The Guilty Women (Christy McWilson, Amy Farris, Laurie Lewis, Sarah Brown, Lisa Pankratz, Nina Gerber, Cindy Cashdollar)
* 4:40pm Nick Lowe
* 6:50pm World Party
Towers Of Gold Stage
* 11:45am Buddy Miller
* 1:35pm Okkervil River
* 3:30pm Old 97's
* 5:40pm Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives
Arrow Stage
* 11:00am Eliza Gilkyson
* 12:00pm Hayes Carll
* 1:05pm Austin Lounge Lizards
* 2:15pm Reckless Kelly
* 3:35pm Billy Joe Shaver
* 5:00pm Rosie Flores with Jon Langford and the Pine Valley Cosmonauts
* 6:30 The Flatlanders feat. Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore & Butch Hancock
Sun Oct 4 (11am - 8pm)
Banjo Stage
* 11:00am Darrell Scott Band
* 12:00pm Hazel Dickens
* 1:25pm Doc Watson & David Holt
* 2:45pm Earl Scruggs
* 4:00pm Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys
* 5:20pm The Del McCoury Band
* 6:45pm Emmylou Harris
Rooster Stage
* 11:00am Kevin Welch & Kieran Kane & Fats Kaplin
* 12:00pm Robyn Hitchcock & the Venus 3
* 1:15pm Billy Bragg
* 2:45pm Mike Farris & the Roseland Rhythm Revue
* 4:00pm Mavis Staples
* 5:30pm The Knitters
* 7:00pm Old Crow Medicine Show
Star Stage
* 11:40am Elvis Perkins in Dearland
* 1:15pm The Chieftains
* 3:05pm Galactic
* 5:20pm Neko Case
* 6:50pm Amadou & Mariam
Towers of Gold Stage
* 11:00am Marley's Ghost with Special Guest Cowboy Jack Clement
* 12:25pm Dr. Dog
* 2:05pm Allen Toussaint
* 4:10pm Marianne Faithfull
Arrow Stage
* 11:00am Moonalice
* 12:15pm Booker T. & the Drive-By Truckers
* 1:45pm Rodney Crowell & The Outsiders
* 3:05pm Aimee Mann
* 4:25pm Todd Snider
* 5:40pm Malo
* 6:55pm Little Feat
Post by: ggould on September 20, 2009, 10:54:40 PM
Post by: Gazoo on September 21, 2009, 10:38:03 PM
Post by: RGMike on September 22, 2009, 07:36:35 AM
Wow - Robyn Hitchcock, Amadou & Mariam, AND Aimee Mann ... I need to become independently wealthy damn quick so I can start going to these kinds of things.
well, ya know, the concert itself is free...
Post by: Gazoo on September 23, 2009, 12:15:55 AM
Wow - Robyn Hitchcock, Amadou & Mariam, AND Aimee Mann ... I need to become independently wealthy damn quick so I can start going to these kinds of things.
well, ya know, the concert itself is free...
Yeah, but travel and lodging are not, and vaca time is finite.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on September 23, 2009, 08:56:08 AM
Note for note reproductions of mid-70s (mostly) Floyd. Nice light show, animation, stargate. First set started with some "Dark Side...", moved onto WYWH, and a couple from Animals ("Pigs" and "Sheep"). Everything note for note, even the whoa oh whoa whooooooaaaah female vocals on the Dark Side track -- which was actually pretty darned impressive. And then a "Floyd Mix Tape" where things spread out a bit, became a little more obscure at points (earlier/later Floyd, and what seemed to be a Simple Minds tune). Less note for note, but still pretty spot on.
Became bored and tired, left just a bit early (in the middle of "Wish You Were Here" -- it was pretty close to over then, I think).
All in all, a diverting evening, but you could pretty much get the same effect by playing your own cds really loud while watching Roger Rabbit and I, Robot on a nice tv...
(http://i27.tinypic.com/2py3qqh.jpg)
Post by: Alicat on September 26, 2009, 10:51:27 AM
Show ended about 10:45 which seemed early but performance was grand. Does Berkeley have an 11pm time limit?
Post by: Tinka Cat on September 26, 2009, 10:57:39 AM
Most excellent time at Chickenfoot
I'm sure it rawked out, but "Chickenfoot" is one horrible band name. :)
Post by: urth on September 27, 2009, 10:09:45 AM
Show ended about 10:45 which seemed early but performance was grand. Does Berkeley have an 11pm time limit?
You betcha.
Post by: RGMike on September 28, 2009, 09:35:52 AM
It really RAWKS, the onstage rock band is tight, and everyone in the cast sings the hell out of it. In no way does it seem like rock songs being repurposed to sound like showtunes. It's dynamic powerful and angry, just like the album. But not much has been done to flesh it out, plotwise. There's litlle dialogue; it's almost all sung. And even with additional songs (including several from the new CD including "Know Your Enemy" and "21 Guns") the whole thing runs 90 minutes with no intermission. If they're taking it to B'way it could easily be made longer and better with some character development. But I really enjoyed what they've done so far.
Post by: Gazoo on September 28, 2009, 10:06:22 AM
Post by: ggould on September 28, 2009, 08:18:13 PM
Bruce Hornsby and his current backing band, the Noisemakers (yes, he's now Range-free, chickens) were the tightest live unit I've ever seen. They played and sang marvelously. But the show, at the Town Hall, was somehow unfulfilling. Their chops came off more as show-offy than passionate.Did he do any Dead songs?
Post by: Wayback on September 30, 2009, 09:42:35 AM
Boz Scaggs forms an All-Star group just for 'Hardly Strictly' fest and a fundraiser for fellow rocker:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/09/30/DDU319U4AB.DTL&tsp=1
Post by: ggould on September 30, 2009, 07:28:12 PM
In today's Chron:I'd love to see this, but have parents' back to school night tomorrow, and am watching hawks all day on Saturday w/Exploratorium.
Boz Scaggs forms an All-Star group just for 'Hardly Strictly' fest and a fundraiser for fellow rocker:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/09/30/DDU319U4AB.DTL&tsp=1
Post by: Gazoo on September 30, 2009, 08:38:40 PM
Bruce Hornsby and his current backing band, the Noisemakers (yes, he's now Range-free, chickens) were the tightest live unit I've ever seen. They played and sang marvelously. But the show, at the Town Hall, was somehow unfulfilling. Their chops came off more as show-offy than passionate.Did he do any Dead songs?
No, but he co-wrote a new song, "Cyclone," with Robert Hunter. (There were a few deadheads yelling out requests - the same requests, song after song - throughout the show.)
Post by: mshray on October 01, 2009, 10:02:17 AM
I wanna go & bring the kids to one or two things, would love to see Little Feat in particular.
Post by: Tinka Cat on October 01, 2009, 10:13:02 AM
So, is anyone going to Hardly Strictly? If so what times for what performances?
I wanna go & bring the kids to one or two things, would love to see Little Feat in particular.
yes, I'll be there all three days. working half day tomorrow to get a head start and hope to see MC Hammer. I know I can't touch him, I just want to see him!
there are so many good acts, as always. I'll have to start deciding what to see and where to put my "base blanket" down soon. The plan is to get there early as possible, and camp out in one spot in front off a stage that offers the most consistent good stuff. But then we always do some sorties out to see other acts. You'll always miss something good. You can't win, but you can't lose either!
Post by: urth on October 01, 2009, 11:41:05 AM
So, is anyone going to Hardly Strictly? If so what times for what performances?
I wanna go & bring the kids to one or two things, would love to see Little Feat in particular.
yes, I'll be there all three days. working half day tomorrow to get a head start and hope to see MC Hammer. I know I can't touch him, I just want to see him!
there are so many good acts, as always. I'll have to start deciding what to see and where to put my "base blanket" down soon. The plan is to get there early as possible, and camp out in one spot in front off a stage that offers the most consistent good stuff. But then we always do some sorties out to see other acts. You'll always miss something good. You can't win, but you can't lose either!
I would recommend either the Star, Tower of Gold, or Rooster stages for a Saturday home base, and Rooster, ToG, or Arrow for Sunday. Wish I were gonna be there, but I've been seeing far too much of PDX lately and really just wanna stay close to home. (Besides, there's a big cheese wingding in Portland tomorrow, so I'll be down there slingin' the chevre.)
Post by: Tinka Cat on October 02, 2009, 10:27:53 AM
Post by: radical347 on October 04, 2009, 08:23:14 PM
Lyle Lovett
Okkervil River
Boz Scaggs
Natalie MacMaster
Nick Lowe
World Party
Galactic
Marianne Faithful
My favorite was Lyle Lovett, followed closely by World Party, then Natalie MacMaster who was surprisingly delightful.
Post by: Alicat on October 04, 2009, 08:42:43 PM
So, is anyone going to Hardly Strictly? If so what times for what performances?
I wanna go & bring the kids to one or two things, would love to see Little Feat in particular.
yes, I'll be there all three days. working half day tomorrow to get a head start and hope to see MC Hammer. I know I can't touch him, I just want to see him!
there are so many good acts, as always. I'll have to start deciding what to see and where to put my "base blanket" down soon. The plan is to get there early as possible, and camp out in one spot in front off a stage that offers the most consistent good stuff. But then we always do some sorties out to see other acts. You'll always miss something good. You can't win, but you can't lose either!
I would recommend either the Star, Tower of Gold, or Rooster stages for a Saturday home base, and Rooster, ToG, or Arrow for Sunday. Wish I were gonna be there, but I've been seeing far too much of PDX lately and really just wanna stay close to home. (Besides, there's a big cheese wingding in Portland tomorrow, so I'll be down there slingin' the chevre.)
So wish I coulda popped into the Park. Drove through 19th to 25th this morning and back in the afternoon and got too tied up with family chores. :'(
It was a gorgeous day in SF. Windy, sandy out at the beach.
Post by: ggould on October 04, 2009, 10:26:17 PM
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=38842&id=1317875387&l=ec8a4b8b08
Post by: Tinka Cat on October 05, 2009, 09:14:45 AM
rode our bikes over around 4, but forgot bike locks, and couldn't get in. Spent time on the periphery
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=38842&id=1317875387&l=ec8a4b8b08
oh man, they had free valet bike parking sponsored by the SF Bike Coalition down near the Porch Stage (east end). You didn't need a lock. :( But I'm sure it was chaotic and you were prob coming from the west, so it wasn't that obvious where to park them.
I saw several acts, some in their entirely, some only partially:
Friday:
Poor Man's Whiskey
John Prine - his version of Angel from Montgomery brought a tear to my eyes, but maybe it was the wine and dust
Tom Morello - fairly sympathetic to his politics, but maybe I'm getting older b/c when he dropped the f-bombs I was thinking, can't you keep it clean? if you say f*** too much it loses effect. brought Steve Earle and Alison Moorer to sing This Land is Your Land -- complete with the little known verse about "my people" lining up at "relief office."
Lyle Lovett - very professional, his backup singers were amazing, but he left me a bit cold. I don't dig his voice that much
Saturday my faves were:
Marshall Crenshaw - I'm not a fan, but really enjoyed the several songs he did. He had a steel guitar player with him, nice touch. He was in good voice, and he did Someday Someway, too! as heard on the radio!
Buddy Miller (Emmylou Harris came out for a couple songs, and Robert Plant sat in for the last 20 minutes or so. KFOG reported he was in town, so I figured the odds were good that Percy would appear). good times.
then we skipped around aimlessly for a bit hearing bits of several acts. Dave Alvin and the Guilty Women were really fun, Reckless Kelly, Billy Joe Shaver was a nice surprise (to me, even though he's a legend to those who aren't as ignorant as I), Rosie Flores and the Pine Valley Cosmonauts.
Marty Stuart was amazing! the guy is 5'4" with a world class achy-breaky mullet, but boy-howdy! can he pick that Telecaster, mandolin and Martin acoustic! One of my best discoveries this year. And we got very close to him at the Towers stage, since most folks were back at Rooster listening to Richie havens plays his three chords or Gillian Welch at Banjo.
I heard a few songs from World Party. They sounded good, just the main guy on acoustic, a violin player and a guy on electric guitar. Of the four songs I heard, I was impressed that two of them I recognized (Put the Message in a Box was their opener).
back at Rooster, Robert Earl Keen was a rowdy party, he finished his set w encores w a couple straight covers: White Room -- the steel guitar did a fine job replicating the orig Cream version's haunting chorus part in the opening ... and as I was leaving he started into Ripple.
On the way out, I caught the last few songs from Steve Earle and his Bluegrass Dukes. got right up near the stage, close enough to see Steve Earle's beard swaying in the wind. Tim O'Brien was on mandolin. fun, but I left before they did Copperhead Road, dangit!
Sunday we planned better. I biked there, arrived at about 9:30 and got a decent spot at Rooster. After gf and other friend arrived, I wandered a bit and found another buddy who got a spot at Banjo. We got some coffee from a hippie caravan cart, then we went to Arrow and heard Moonalice for 1.5 songs and left, we weren't in the mood for their blues-rock thing. They passed out some cool Fillmore quality posters for free, so they have some money behind them. GE Smith and Jack Casady are in the band. My friend remarked "What a waste of a good bass player." zing!
heard Elvis Perkins in Deerland for a couple. vocalist just very slightly reminiscent of the Waterboys.. and I like what they did but I had to skeedaddle to get back for the days highlights:
Robyn Hitchcock and the Venus 3 (featuring Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey and Bill Rieflin); he was great, loved it! I could have left right then and the day would have been a success, but next up was Billy Bragg - another amazing set. I might go see him tonight or tomorrow at GAMH.
...then I settled in for some gen-u-ine bluegrass at the Banjo Stage. I knew my buds had a space fairly close to the sound board, and negotiating the crowds around the banjo stage is hell, so once I got to their spot, I knew I couldn't/shouldn't leave. But doing that meant I missed Galactic, Marianne Faithfull (my gf said she was great). The spot was good, much better than the far back or clinging to the dusty crowded slopes near the roadway, but people congregated nearby enough that it caused us to stand a lot in order to see. oh well, you're supposed to dance to that stuff anyway. yee-haw!
We heard the sets from Earl Skruggs and Ralph Stanley. You have to see the legends. Earl turned 85 just recently, and Ralph is 82. Then the Del McCoury Band came on. I had to see them this year having missed them the last time and regretting it. they did 1952 Vincent Black Lightning and Nashville Cats, two of their best known and really two of the only songs I do know them. Del was asking for requests, but I was unable to yell loud enough to request City Of Stone (I was sending telepathic waves to him, but I don't think they penetrated his truly awesome silver hair barrier.)
After they finished, I caught the last 10 mins of the Knitters from the far back of Rooster stage, then made my way down to see Amadou and Mariam, who started a full 45 minutes late! which is amazing at this festival, which usually runs like an Fascist-era Italian train. They were worth the wait, the hipsters were dancing their butts off, but I was fading and left after 30 minutes.
can't wait until next year..!
Post by: urth on October 05, 2009, 09:45:29 AM
I saw several acts, some in their entirely, some only partially:
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can't wait until next year..!
Nice, sounds like you did HSBG up right, sampling a little bit here and a little there. Wish I could have seen Robyn and Billy and Marianne and....a lot of it, but glad you were there for me to live it vicariously.
Had to laugh at your description of REK. I've called him the Jimmy Buffett of alt-country for a while now. He's really good, but his audience of Santa Cruz neohippies and Univ. of Texas frat refugees makes the experience somewhat harder to appreciate.
Hard to appreciate how far HSBG has come since the first one, when it was just two stages. Allison Krauss, Emmylou, and Hazel Dickens played on the main stage and a few local BG acts on the other, and maybe 8000 people all huddled in the fog. Good times then, good times now. Warren Hellman is a local hero.
Post by: Tinka Cat on October 05, 2009, 10:36:19 AM
I saw:
Lyle Lovett
Okkervil River
Boz Scaggs
Natalie MacMaster
Nick Lowe
World Party
Galactic
Marianne Faithful
My favorite was Lyle Lovett, followed closely by World Party, then Natalie MacMaster who was surprisingly delightful.
The Chron story about HSBG mentioned Warren Hellman being really excited about Natalie MacMaster, saying something like she's plays fast and dances even faster. She was on the Porch Stage this year, and I suspect she'll get a bigger stage next year. :)
Post by: Wayback on October 09, 2009, 11:42:34 AM
Post by: Tinka Cat on October 09, 2009, 11:58:59 AM
Post by: Gazoo on October 09, 2009, 08:37:09 PM
The BeatlesFest West convention is today/Sat/Sun in SF, at the Scottish Rite Center, 19th Ave & Sloat. Beatles tribute bands, swap meet, displays, etc: http://www.beatlesfestwest.com
I have friends who've been to these conventions, but I've never been. Recommend it?
Post by: urth on October 10, 2009, 09:58:21 AM
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40th Anniversary of Woodstock
Free Concert Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, Sunday, October 25, 2009
Event: “West Fest” Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock.
Attraction: 42 bands, 3 stages and 26 poster artists. Solar domes, Alternative vehicles, Electric bikes, Native American Tipi Village, Sustainable Living Road Show, Conscious Art Gallery, Light Temple, Holistic Healing Section, Hooper Heaven, Rock’n Green Kids Zone and Eco Village vendors. Narada Michael Walden featuring Vernon Ice Black leading 3,000 guitar players and closing the show with the Hendrix Experience reenactment and Superstar Jam
Admission: FREE
When: October 25, 2009, 9am to 6pm
Where: Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA USA
Producer: 2b1 Multimedia Inc. and the Council of Light in association with Artie Kornfeld, the original producer of “Woodstock 1969”
Non-Profit: 501-(c) 3
Contact: Boots Hughston, 415-861-1520 www.2b1records.com/woodstock40sf or woodstock40sf@yahoo.com
Acts confirmed with more to come:
Jefferson Starship; Leslie West (Mountain); Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads) with Ronnie Montrose; Lester Chambers (the Chambers Brothers); Country Joe McDonald; Denny Laine (of Paul McCartney, Wings, Moody Blues); The Original Lowrider Band (with Lee Oskar); Narada Michael Walden featuring Vernon Ice Black leading 3,000 guitar players and closing the show with the Hendrix Experience reenactment Superstar Jam; Greg Errico, Jerry Martini, Cynthia Robinson (From Sly and the Family Stone); David and Linda La Flamme (It’s a Beautiful Day); Michael McClure (Beat Poet) and Ray Manzarek (from the Doors), George Brooks, Kai Eckhardt, Jay Lane; Lydia Pense and Cold Blood; Terry Haggerty (from the Sons of Champlin); Annie Sampson and her band; Nick Gravenites Band; Harvey Mandel and the Snake band; Barry “The Fish” Melton (of Country Joe and the Fish); Jerry Miller and Jim Post; Lost Creek Gang and the Merry Pranksters with Ken Babbs, George Walker, and Mountain Girl; El Chicano; Alameda All Stars (Gregg Allman’s Band); Edwin Hawkins and The New Edwin Hawkins Singers “Oh Happy Day”; David Denny (from Steve Miller) with Prairie Prince (of The Tubes), Diana Mangano (formerly of The Jefferson Starship), Greg Douglas, Carlos Reyes; PF Sloan; Jimmy McCarty (from Detroit Wheels); Peter Kaukonen (from Jefferson Airplane); John York (from the Byrds); Leigh Stephens (from Blue Cheer); Kathi McDonald and Friends; Cathy Richardson band; Joli Valenti and Tony Saunders; Mitchell Holman (It’s a Beautiful Day), Miles Schon Band; Jose Neto and Friends; Rock Hendricks (Bobby Womack, The Jackson 5, The funkidelics); George Michalski; Jeff Jolly; Scoop Nisker - KFOG; David Harris – speaker; Matthew Rosenthal – Prevent Hate; Bettina Aptheker – Free Speech Movement; Ben Fong -Torres (Rolling Stone); David Hilliard - Black Panther Party; Benjamin Hernandez – Hearts and Hands elders; Blue Thunder – spiritual healer, Teton; Dennis Peron and Richard Eastman (Marijuana Initiative); David Rovic; Rabbi Joseph Langer ; Ed Rosenthal; Terence Hallinan (Former SF DA); Gene “DR Hip” Schoenfeld; Paul “Lobster” Wells (DJ), Aron “Pieman” Kay (from the Yippies); Alex Reymundo – comedian; Doug Green MC; Some acts can not be advertised because of contractual obligations.
Poster series: Stanley Mouse, Arnold Skolnick (original Woodstock 69 poster artist), Chris Shaw, Mike Dolgushkin, Wendy Wright, David Singer, Mark Henson, Carolyn Ferris, Dave Huckins, Lee Conklin, Bob Masse, Andrew Annenberg, Victor Moscosco, Michael Moss, Thomas Yeates, Chrissy Costello, Gilbert Johnson and Dusty Hughston, Michael Rios, Burry Olsen, Pat Ryan, Ron Donovin – Fire House Crew..
In honor of Jimi Hendrix, who headlined the festival in 1969, 3,000
guitar players will attempt to break the World's Record for the Largest
Guitar Ensemble playing "Purple Haze" -- all at the same time!
Players are encouraged to register at:
www.steveroby.com/Jimi_Hendrix_Archives/Register.html
OVERVIEW:
Woodstock was not just an event, a happening, or a concert with 400,000 people. It was a pivotal moment of realization for an entire generation, an epiphany, a moment of realization for the entire country. The hip movement started in San Francisco a couple of years earlier in the Haight Ashbury and the “Summer of Love” had spread across the nation. There were now millions of hip people with 400,000 of them converging on Woodstock.
Woodstock was a statement to the world, “humanity had evolved”, coming together through peace, love and spirituality. An event whose original intent was to make money became the largest FREE event in history. The hip movement had come of age and was recognized by the world. The principles of love swept the country and we had become the ‘Woodstock Nation”.
Hundreds of San Francisco stars and musical luminaries will perform at this October 25, 2009 event to commemorate the original principles of peace, love and spirituality. The Woodstock 40th will begin with a blessing by the American Indigenous People and several Beat Generation poets. There will be many speakers from the Peace Movement, the Free Speech Movement and the Anti-War Movement along with many of the acts who originally performed at Woodstock (to be announced). There will also be an “Eco Friendly Green Village” highlighting the products, services, and information of the emerging green movement.
Some good bands playing, but man, that world record attempt w/ 3000 guitarists playing Purple Haze could be absolutely painful. I picture just one big inaudible morass of feedback.
Post by: Alicat on October 10, 2009, 10:58:57 PM
Post by: Tinka Cat on October 11, 2009, 09:34:42 AM
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“West Fest” Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock.
42 bands,
When: October 25, 2009, 9am to 6pm
Where: Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA US
I'll prob check at least some of this out: I usually ride my bike through GGPark on weekends anyway, so instead of having to swerve around aging hippies, I'll join them, although I don't see many acts that I would go out of my way to see.
These look interesting:
Leslie West , Ronnie Montrose, David & Linda La Flamme, Original Low Rider Band (that's actually four guys from "War," although they don't own the rights to the name, and they don't even mention War on the lowriderband.com website in the "bio" section.) But sometimes you never know when and where good music and good times will crop up...
Post by: RGMike on October 11, 2009, 03:37:35 PM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/10/11/PKAN1A0H3J.DTL
Post by: Tinka Cat on October 15, 2009, 11:39:43 AM
http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=2988114
I might try for this.
Post by: urth on October 15, 2009, 09:36:18 PM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2009/10/15/entertainment/e064156D53.DTL&type=music
Bad news?
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2009/10/15/entertainment/e062543D57.DTL&type=music
Post by: urth on October 20, 2009, 10:59:38 AM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/10/20/DDDA1A66CM.DTL
Davefish, you're going tonight, yes?
Post by: RGMike on October 23, 2009, 08:34:01 AM
Post by: Tinka Cat on October 23, 2009, 08:40:04 AM
this artists-doing-entire-LPs-in-concert thing is sweeping the nation, apparently. Todd is doing A Wizard... a True Star live at the Palace of Fine Arts in December.
yes, and last night, at the Fox Theater in Oakland, Echo and The Bunnymen performed their Ocean Rain album with a small orchestra. I didn't go, however. I was very tempted, but I could so easily drop 50+ bucks on any of several shows on any given month. There's always something good -- and pricey -- that I'd love to see.
Post by: RGMike on October 23, 2009, 09:28:04 AM
this artists-doing-entire-LPs-in-concert thing is sweeping the nation, apparently. Todd is doing A Wizard... a True Star live at the Palace of Fine Arts in December.
yes, and last night, at the Fox Theater in Oakland, Echo and The Bunnymen performed their Ocean Rain album with a small orchestra. I didn't go, however. I was very tempted, but I could so easily drop 50+ bucks on any of several shows on any given month. There's always something good -- and pricey -- that I'd love to see.
indeed -- were it not for poc tonite, there'd be Lloyd Cole (sans Commotions) at the Swedish-American Hall.
Post by: urth on October 23, 2009, 10:06:40 AM
this artists-doing-entire-LPs-in-concert thing is sweeping the nation, apparently. Todd is doing A Wizard... a True Star live at the Palace of Fine Arts in December.
Oh. My. God. I'd pay money to see that. Wonder if he's playing Portland or Seattle? Off to Pollstar!
ETA: No luck. SF, Sacramento, LA and Ventura are all that's listed. :(
Post by: Wayback on October 27, 2009, 06:31:55 AM
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20091027/en_nm/us_clapton_2
Post by: Wayback on October 27, 2009, 06:45:35 AM
http://www.livedaily.com/news/bridge-school-benefit-gallery-spotlight-mountain-view-ca-oct-24-25-2009-20500.html
Post by: RGMike on October 27, 2009, 07:37:48 AM
Clapton pulls out of Rock Hall NYC concert for gallstone surgery
I always said Crapton had a lot of gall... ;)
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on October 29, 2009, 05:38:32 PM
Post by: Alicat on October 29, 2009, 09:48:55 PM
Alicat alert -- The Joe Perry Project plays the fillmore Nov. 25, the day before Thanksgiving. Probably going to catch it myself. Presale at LiveNation.com, Sat. 10am to 10pm, password = glitter.Wow. You know me and one of my fantasies too well. Dangerous for me to potentially get that close to him. I might pass out or leap at him to make personal contact. I might be able to go but I work Saturday and have no opportunity to buy during the onsale. I'll post tomorrow if I can go and if yes, would you get me a ticket to go with you?
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on October 30, 2009, 08:59:18 AM
Alicat alert -- The Joe Perry Project plays the fillmore Nov. 25, the day before Thanksgiving. Probably going to catch it myself. Presale at LiveNation.com, Sat. 10am to 10pm, password = glitter.Wow. You know me and one of my fantasies too well. Dangerous for me to potentially get that close to him. I might pass out or leap at him to make personal contact. I might be able to go but I work Saturday and have no opportunity to buy during the onsale. I'll post tomorrow if I can go and if yes, would you get me a ticket to go with you?
Sure. Just let me know.
Post by: ggould on October 30, 2009, 09:19:56 PM
Post by: ggould on November 01, 2009, 11:12:39 AM
going to see Wake The Dead at Freight and Salvage Saturday night.had a great time, and an entertaining BART ride. The new F&S is really nice, and really close to the Downtown Berkeley BART station.
Pix:
http://gallery.me.com/ggould/100300
Setlist:
Wake The Dead
Freight & Salvage
10.31.09
Set 1
Cumberland Blues
Scarlet Begonias
St. Stephen
New Speedway Boogie
Mr. Fox
Percussion>Pipes
Werewolves of London
White Rabbit>
Friend of the Devil
Set 2
Castin' My Spell on You
Box of Rain
Can't Let Go
Bird Song>Bluebird>Bird Song
Boll Weevil>Dire Wolf
Terrapin Station
US Blues
Stella Blue
Chinacat Sunflower>Bertha
Encores
Deal
Uncle John's Band
We Bid You Goodnight
Post by: Alicat on November 01, 2009, 07:25:24 PM
nice!going to see Wake The Dead at Freight and Salvage Saturday night.had a great time, and an entertaining BART ride. The new F&S is really nice, and really close to the Downtown Berkeley BART station.
Pix:
http://gallery.me.com/ggould/100300
Setlist:
Wake The Dead
Freight & Salvage
10.31.09
Set 1
Cumberland Blues
Scarlet Begonias
St. Stephen
New Speedway Boogie
Mr. Fox
Percussion>Pipes
Werewolves of London
White Rabbit>
Friend of the Devil
Set 2
Castin' My Spell on You
Box of Rain
Can't Let Go
Bird Song>Bluebird>Bird Song
Boll Weevil>Dire Wolf
Terrapin Station
US Blues
Stella Blue
Chinacat Sunflower>Bertha
Encores
Deal
Uncle John's Band
We Bid You Goodnight
Post by: Gazoo on November 01, 2009, 09:31:34 PM
That's a lot of exclamation. I'll tell more tales soon.
Graz,
Gaz.
Post by: Alicat on November 08, 2009, 10:52:42 PM
I have a ticket to go. Now I just have to hope I'm off work early that day.Alicat alert -- The Joe Perry Project plays the fillmore Nov. 25, the day before Thanksgiving. Probably going to catch it myself. Presale at LiveNation.com, Sat. 10am to 10pm, password = glitter.Wow. You know me and one of my fantasies too well. Dangerous for me to potentially get that close to him. I might pass out or leap at him to make personal contact. I might be able to go but I work Saturday and have no opportunity to buy during the onsale. I'll post tomorrow if I can go and if yes, would you get me a ticket to go with you?
Sure. Just let me know.
Post by: RGMike on November 09, 2009, 01:37:40 PM
I have a ticket to go. Now I just have to hope I'm off work early that day.Alicat alert -- The Joe Perry Project plays the fillmore Nov. 25, the day before Thanksgiving. Probably going to catch it myself. Presale at LiveNation.com, Sat. 10am to 10pm, password = glitter.Wow. You know me and one of my fantasies too well. Dangerous for me to potentially get that close to him. I might pass out or leap at him to make personal contact. I might be able to go but I work Saturday and have no opportunity to buy during the onsale. I'll post tomorrow if I can go and if yes, would you get me a ticket to go with you?
Sure. Just let me know.
And in related 'smithian news: Tyler quits the band!
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/09/aerosmith-says-steven-tyler-has-quit/
Post by: princessofcairo on November 09, 2009, 04:40:15 PM
And in related 'smithian news: Tyler quits the band!
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/09/aerosmith-says-steven-tyler-has-quit/
Maybe he hit his head when he fell, and forgot he was in a band?
Post by: Wayback on November 09, 2009, 08:27:59 PM
Here's another take on Tyler Quits Aerosmith. Enjoy readers comments following the article!And in related 'smithian news: Tyler quits the band!
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/09/aerosmith-says-steven-tyler-has-quit/
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/dailydish/detail?blogid=7&entry_id=51317
Post by: urth on November 09, 2009, 09:52:13 PM
Here's another take on Tyler Quits Aerosmith. Enjoy readers comments following the article!And in related 'smithian news: Tyler quits the band!
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/09/aerosmith-says-steven-tyler-has-quit/
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/dailydish/detail?blogid=7&entry_id=51317
Indeed, the reader comments are as good as Perry's. (Particularly T_Shane's.) Can't wait to see what Tyler fires back.
Post by: Tinka Cat on November 09, 2009, 09:58:12 PM
Here's another take on Tyler Quits Aerosmith. Enjoy readers comments following the article!And in related 'smithian news: Tyler quits the band!
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/09/aerosmith-says-steven-tyler-has-quit/
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/dailydish/detail?blogid=7&entry_id=51317
Indeed, the reader comments are as good as Perry's. (Particularly T_Shane's.) Can't wait to see what Tyler fires back.
T_Shane is hilarious, and he seems to have some fans in there ("Welcome back, T_Shane!"). The snarkiness level and hilarity of the Daily Dish comments is usually pretty high, must say.
Post by: Gazoo on November 09, 2009, 10:45:04 PM
Indeed, the reader comments are as good as Perry's. (Particularly T_Shane's.) Can't wait to see what Tyler fires back.
Quote from: T_Shane
Aerosmith is such a powerful band, I mean it's like a steam locomotive. Or maybe one of those old-timey bicycles with the giant front wheel,
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/dailydish/detail?entry_id=51317&o=2>a=commentslistpos#commentslistpos#ixzz0WR7RbgNr
Haha, this came up in a story this week - the bicycle, not Aerosmith or locomotion. I now know that it has a name: a "penny-farthing."
(http://media-2.web.britannica.com/eb-media/88/6488-004-96D89FFF.jpg)
Post by: Tinka Cat on November 10, 2009, 08:53:16 AM
Indeed, the reader comments are as good as Perry's. (Particularly T_Shane's.) Can't wait to see what Tyler fires back.Quote from: T_ShaneAerosmith is such a powerful band, I mean it's like a steam locomotive. Or maybe one of those old-timey bicycles with the giant front wheel,
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/dailydish/detail?entry_id=51317&o=2>a=commentslistpos#commentslistpos#ixzz0WR7RbgNr
Haha, this came up in a story this week - the bicycle, not Aerosmith or locomotion. I now know that it has a name: a "penny-farthing."
(http://media-2.web.britannica.com/eb-media/88/6488-004-96D89FFF.jpg)
right, the name comes from the relative sizes of the two coins, the penny (L) and the farthing (R):
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/20/Penny_Farthing_Coins.JPG/180px-Penny_Farthing_Coins.JPG)
Post by: RGMike on November 10, 2009, 10:48:21 AM
When EJ & BJ toured together last time (I wanna say 8 or 9 years ago) I saw BJ on Valencia St at that motorcycle showroom (Valencia & 15th). I'd always known he was short but damn he's tiny -- 5'4" at most. No wonder he was an angry young man!
Post by: Tinka Cat on November 11, 2009, 08:03:41 AM
Post by: Tinka Cat on November 12, 2009, 11:19:12 PM
SJ Merc
Review: Ray Davies delivers 'Kinks Choral' (http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_13780190)
Post by: Wayback on November 15, 2009, 08:52:18 AM
Just got back from seeing Ray Davies at the Warfield, who's touring in support of his new album of Kinks songs done w a choir. He did two sets, the first started w him and his guitarist, then the rest of the band eventually came out. They perf'd for a while and then took a break. When they came back they had a 28-voice choir on stage as well. They did a suite from Village Green, some classics like Waterloo Sunset, Days. Victoria sounded really nice with a raucous chorus belting out the backing vox. Great show, but I was a little hesitant at first, thinking the chorus idea would flop: I had listened to some samples of the new album on Amazon, and wasn't digging it. But in the live setting the rockiness off the band was more in front, and the vocal arrangements, which didn't jell for me on the record sample, melded nicely w the band. I'll get a setlist somehow...! (He did not do Lola, so to speak.)Thanks for the review, interesting project. I always appreciated the Kinks, have a nice memory of them playing my college in '79 or 80!
SJ Merc
Review: Ray Davies delivers 'Kinks Choral' (http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_13780190)
Post by: Wayback on November 15, 2009, 08:54:32 AM
A Celebration of a Life Tribute to Norton Buffalo featuring the Steve Miller Band, Doobie Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, Huey Lewis, George Thorogood, Elvin Bishop, Charlie Musselwhite, Roy Rogers, The Knockouts. MC Wavy Gravy. Fox Theater, Oakland, Sat, January 23, 2010.
Musicians and friends are coming together on Sat, January 23, 2010 at The Fox Theater Oakland to honor and celebrate the life of Norton Buffalo, who appeared on more than 180 albums performing with numerous artists over the course of his storied career and spent 33 years as a member of the Steve Miller Band. Join us on January 23rd at the Fox for a benefit concert with many of Norton Buffalo's friends, including The Steve Miller Band, The Doobie Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, Huey Lewis, George Thorogood, Elvin Bishop, Roy Rogers, Charlie Musselwhite and The Knockouts. 100% of net proceeds from this concert benefit the Buffalo family. Tickets are a non-deductible contribution.
Post by: Wayback on November 17, 2009, 06:58:38 AM
Check out samples photos (some well-known, some less-known performers):
http://www.mpdsf.org/EXHIBITIONS/ROCKNROLL/RNR.swf
Post by: radical347 on November 17, 2009, 10:51:17 AM
TMBG in-store appearance tomorrow at Booksmith on Haight. I bet it'll be jam-packed. Booksmith is a small place!
Saw them! :) It was full but honestly not jam-packed like I thought it'd be either. (I thought it'd be so full that people wouldn't be able to get in...but I got in at 4 and I could even get close enough to see the band.) Perhaps because it wasn't that heavily advertised.
Post by: RGMike on November 19, 2009, 09:57:36 AM
Post by: mshray on November 19, 2009, 10:06:20 AM
Just announced, for those who care: KFOG Concert For Kids features Brandi Carlisle and Mat Kearney this year.
Well in that case, no, I don't care. What happened to the days when the could get Van Morrison or the Pretenders?
Oh wait, that was just last year wasn't it?
Post by: ggould on November 19, 2009, 10:25:35 PM
Just announced, for those who care: KFOG Concert For Kids features Brandi Carlisle and Mat Kearney this year.I think this is when you young folk say "meh!"
Post by: RGMike on November 20, 2009, 09:51:29 AM
Post by: urth on November 20, 2009, 10:15:37 AM
Renee just mentioned that Jim Lauderdale is playing in my 'hood tonite, at Noe Valley Ministry. I was a fan back in the '90s; saw him open for Nick Lowe at Slim's in '95 or thereabouts and he did a bunch of slow depressing songs; none of his upbeat alt-country toe-tappers that had actually, y'know, gotten airplay. I was quite mystified.
He's been Elvis Costello's musical foil for the last several months, playing in EC's band and on his most recent record, Secret, Profane & Sugarcane.
Post by: Tinka Cat on November 20, 2009, 10:55:33 AM
Renee just mentioned that Jim Lauderdale is playing in my 'hood tonite, at Noe Valley Ministry. I was a fan back in the '90s; saw him open for Nick Lowe at Slim's in '95 or thereabouts and he did a bunch of slow depressing songs; none of his upbeat alt-country toe-tappers that had actually, y'know, gotten airplay. I was quite mystified.
Hmm, I may have to chk that out! I think I saw him and Hardly Strictly a couple years back and liked him
Post by: ggould on November 20, 2009, 11:35:00 AM
Renee just mentioned that Jim Lauderdale is playing in my 'hood tonite, at Noe Valley Ministry. I was a fan back in the '90s; saw him open for Nick Lowe at Slim's in '95 or thereabouts and he did a bunch of slow depressing songs; none of his upbeat alt-country toe-tappers that had actually, y'know, gotten airplay. I was quite mystified.Jim has also worked with Robert Hunter.
Post by: radical347 on November 20, 2009, 02:19:14 PM
Was also there last week to see Josh Joplin's new band w/ Garrison Starr called "Among the Oak and Ash." They were there with Landon Pigg & a Fine Frenzy, who I don't really care about, but weren't even listed because they were 'pre-openers'...pshaw. I was obsessed (& still am) with his song from about 8 years ago, "Camera One". I know KFOG played it back in the day, it's a shame they don't give it much love anymore (or any other station for that matter).
His new band plays sort of alt-country covers of old folk songs & they have a few originals that are in the same vein. It worked! Hope his new band lasts longer than his prevous Group.
Post by: Gazoo on November 23, 2009, 11:38:59 AM
oops! EJ & BJ cancelled for Saturday nite -- so much for KFOG giving away tix!
Rescheduled for Feb. 13 and Feb. 19 - just announced.
Post by: RGMike on November 24, 2009, 03:46:54 PM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/parenting/detail?entry_id=51801
Post by: Tinka Cat on November 24, 2009, 04:01:04 PM
Peter Hartlaub's fond remembrance of Konocti Harbor (RIP) on SFGate:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/parenting/detail?entry_id=51801
aw man, it sucks I never got to go. That place sounds like year-round county fair featuring acts of that caliber.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on November 26, 2009, 11:16:23 PM
Joe wa great. Lots of techniques, lots of guitars. Met up with Alicat, had a great time. Great to see Ali.
Post by: Alicat on November 29, 2009, 12:14:45 AM
The Joe Perry Project, the Fillmore, 11/25/2009Ditto the great great great. Had big fun. Opening band was decent. RubberSideDown.
Joe wa great. Lots of techniques, lots of guitars. Met up with Alicat, had a great time. Great to see Ali.
http://www.rsd-music.com/home2.html
Post by: Gazoo on December 01, 2009, 02:30:13 AM
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Yes, I know that a couple of months ago I stated that my October program at the Haight-Ashbury library would be my last one there for about a year, as that building is going to be closed for renovation. But, as the great Screamin' Jay Hawkins once sang on "I Put a Spell on You": "I-iye liye-yied. Yeahhhhh!" Though not deliberately. 'Cause it turns out the renovation's not happening yet, so I'm going to be doing at least one more program at that location before the library closes down for a while.
So on Wednesday, December 9 from 7pm-9pm, I'll present a program on "Rock'n'Roll, The First Decade: From Elvis to the Beatles" at the Park Branch of the San Francisco Public Library at 1833 Page Street. Included will be footage from the mid-1950s through the early 1960s of Bill Haley, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Gene Vincent, Wanda Jackson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran, the Collins Kids, the Everly Brothers, Cliff Richard, the Shadows, the Four Seasons, the Beach Boys, the Miracles, Dick Dale, and others. Admission is free.
Also: this Wednesday, December 2 from 7pm-8:30pm, I'll be discussing my book White Light/White Heat: The Velvet Underground Day-By-Day at the Sunnyvale Library at 665 W. Olive Avenue in Sunnyvale. Rare audiovisual material from throughout the Velvet Underground's career will be featured. Admission is free.
Post by: Tinka Cat on December 01, 2009, 11:37:40 AM
Not a concert but a live presentation: latest from Richie Unterberger, whom Mark and I caught in San Jose doing his Woodstock presentation.QuoteYes, I know that a couple of months ago I stated that my October program at the Haight-Ashbury library would be my last one there for about a year, as that building is going to be closed for renovation. But, as the great Screamin' Jay Hawkins once sang on "I Put a Spell on You": "I-iye liye-yied. Yeahhhhh!" Though not deliberately. 'Cause it turns out the renovation's not happening yet, so I'm going to be doing at least one more program at that location before the library closes down for a while.
So on Wednesday, December 9 from 7pm-9pm, I'll present a program on "Rock'n'Roll, The First Decade: From Elvis to the Beatles" at the Park Branch of the San Francisco Public Library at 1833 Page Street. Included will be footage from the mid-1950s through the early 1960s of Bill Haley, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Gene Vincent, Wanda Jackson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran, the Collins Kids, the Everly Brothers, Cliff Richard, the Shadows, the Four Seasons, the Beach Boys, the Miracles, Dick Dale, and others. Admission is free.
Also: this Wednesday, December 2 from 7pm-8:30pm, I'll be discussing my book White Light/White Heat: The Velvet Underground Day-By-Day at the Sunnyvale Library at 665 W. Olive Avenue in Sunnyvale. Rare audiovisual material from throughout the Velvet Underground's career will be featured. Admission is free.
thanks for posting this. I've been sorry I missed his last appearance back in October when you visited, so I will def try to make this one.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on December 02, 2009, 08:48:34 AM
* Unbelievable number of young children at the Montbleu show -- don't Zappa fans know what the songs are about?
Post by: RGMike on December 02, 2009, 09:01:59 AM
Saw Zappa Plays Zappa last Friday night at the Montbleu (formerly Ceasers) in Tahoe (ROAD TRIP!). Very cool, energetic and entertaining. Highly recommended, and I think they are playing the Redwood City Fox soon.
it better be VERY soon:
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_13898852
Post by: urth on December 02, 2009, 09:52:04 AM
Saw Zappa Plays Zappa last Friday night at the Montbleu (formerly Ceasers) in Tahoe (ROAD TRIP!). Very cool, energetic and entertaining. Highly recommended, and I think they are playing the Redwood City Fox soon.
it better be VERY soon:
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_13898852
The theater's website lists only the Turkish group referred to in the article. The adjoining Little Fox club space has several shows listed, but nothing beyond December 18.
http://www.foxdream.com/
No mention of ZPZ.
Post by: RGMike on December 02, 2009, 10:00:32 AM
Saw Zappa Plays Zappa last Friday night at the Montbleu (formerly Ceasers) in Tahoe (ROAD TRIP!). Very cool, energetic and entertaining. Highly recommended, and I think they are playing the Redwood City Fox soon.
it better be VERY soon:
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_13898852
The theater's website lists only the Turkish group referred to in the article. The adjoining Little Fox club space has several shows listed, but nothing beyond December 18.
http://www.foxdream.com/
No mention of ZPZ.
They're in Santa Cruz tonite... and that's as close as they come to SF. They're also changing their name to Dweezil Zappa Plays Zappa, which is a tad less symmmetrical, IMHO.
Post by: mshray on December 02, 2009, 11:24:25 AM
Saw Zappa Plays Zappa last Friday night at the Montbleu (formerly Ceasers) in Tahoe (ROAD TRIP!). Very cool, energetic and entertaining. Highly recommended, and I think they are playing the Redwood City Fox soon.
it better be VERY soon:
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_13898852
3 or 4 yrs ago KFOG did a live&local there, and Alicat & I attended. That owner guy John in the article was there as was the mayor of RW City talking about the downtown revitalization plan. What a shame.
Post by: ggould on December 02, 2009, 06:14:21 PM
I've been to a couple of shows at the Little Fox, and it's a great place. Too bad about their troubles.Saw Zappa Plays Zappa last Friday night at the Montbleu (formerly Ceasers) in Tahoe (ROAD TRIP!). Very cool, energetic and entertaining. Highly recommended, and I think they are playing the Redwood City Fox soon.
it better be VERY soon:
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_13898852
3 or 4 yrs ago KFOG did a live&local there, and Alicat & I attended. That owner guy John in the article was there as was the mayor of RW City talking about the downtown revitalization plan. What a shame.
Post by: ggould on December 26, 2009, 08:57:44 AM
http://tinyurl.com/ygy6ko6
Post by: urth on December 26, 2009, 09:09:15 AM
found this interesting article. It landed in my news filter because the pipes player is in Wake The Dead. Looks like it might be interesting. Don't know how close to Ashland Urth is!
http://tinyurl.com/ygy6ko6
Sounds interesting, and the price is right, but Ashland is about 5 hours from here, at the southern end of the state, while I'm about 40 miles from the northern border.
Post by: ggould on December 26, 2009, 12:25:36 PM
I guess we southerners figure all of Oregon is next door to anything in Oregon! I'm intrigued by this band, and wonder if they'll come south. Not even sure where they're centered.found this interesting article. It landed in my news filter because the pipes player is in Wake The Dead. Looks like it might be interesting. Don't know how close to Ashland Urth is!
http://tinyurl.com/ygy6ko6
Sounds interesting, and the price is right, but Ashland is about 5 hours from here, at the southern end of the state, while I'm about 40 miles from the northern border.
Post by: RGMike on December 26, 2009, 02:51:59 PM
found this interesting article. It landed in my news filter because the pipes player is in Wake The Dead. Looks like it might be interesting. Don't know how close to Ashland Urth is!
http://tinyurl.com/ygy6ko6
Sounds interesting, and the price is right, but Ashland is about 5 hours from here, at the southern end of the state, while I'm about 40 miles from the northern border.
I guess we southerners figure all of Oregon is next door to anything in Oregon!
Or as Stephen Colbert says, "Oregon is California's Canada"
Post by: mshray on December 26, 2009, 02:54:01 PM
We shoot every third car from California.
And two just passed.
Post by: urth on December 26, 2009, 05:35:49 PM
There was once a sign on the top of the Siskiyou Summit (as one crosses into Oregon from CA on I-5) which read:
We shoot every third car from California.
And two just passed.
I gather there's still a slight undercurrent of resentment towards Californians here, although the only two examples of it I've encountered were both couched as jokes by people I was already friendly with, so I chose to let them pass. Besides, I've already run into a whole lot of expat Californians here, so I figure in another couple of years we'll outnumber the natives anyway. :)
Reminds me of a bumpersticker I read about from Alaska a number of years ago when the pipeline was under construction: "Happiness is 30,000 Texans heading south with an Okie under each arm."
Btw, there's a certain amount of truth to Colbert's comment.
Post by: urth on January 19, 2010, 11:02:15 PM
http://www.coachella.com/updates/news/2010lineup
I'd count on a fair number of these bands coming thru the bay area (and hopefully Portland) in the days surrounding the festival. I'd love to see the reformed Pavement, and also Them Crooked Vultures would be way cool.
Post by: Wayback on January 23, 2010, 04:57:37 PM
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2010/01/23/review-norton-buffalo-tribute-concert/
Post by: princessofcairo on January 24, 2010, 11:49:43 AM
Review of last night's Norton Buffalo Tribute Concert at the Fox in Oakland, with full sets by Bonnie Raitt, Doobie Bros, Steve Miller Band, with guests George Thorogood, Elvin Bishop, Maria Muldaur, Roy Rogers, others. It's repeated tonight and I'll be there:
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2010/01/23/review-norton-buffalo-tribute-concert/
So, how was it?
Post by: Wayback on January 28, 2010, 06:12:52 PM
Lots o' fun, very much as above link described it. Apparently it was filmed, so look for it as a future PBS special and eventually on DVD. Great to see the artists in various combinations in a small venue, great comraderie. The restored Fox is beautiful. Norton's ol' band the Knockouts opened with high energy blues-rock set, then joined by Raitt, excellent as usual, and very sincere with her sentiments. The Doobies then rocked with a dozen of their early hits ('72-'76), Elvin Bishop joined them for a fun version of "My Dog" and later Tom Johnston's daughter joined them to belt out "Some Kind of Wonderful." During 20-min break, I scoped out the signed memorabilia up for auction in a room off the main lobby, then Steve Miller Band did a two-hour set of greatest hits sprinkled with bluesy jams, joined in and out by the various guests, including George Thorogood on "Bo Diddley." Huey Lewis was to have been on bill, but supposedly got stuck by weather in Montana. I left at midnight to make sure I caught BART, so missed last half hour. A real good vibe in the house all night long, can't wait to see it on TV/DVD.Review of Norton Buffalo Tribute Concert at the Fox in Oakland, with full sets by Bonnie Raitt, Doobie Bros, Steve Miller Band, with guests George Thorogood, Elvin Bishop, Maria Muldaur, Roy Rogers, others. It's repeated tonight and I'll be there:So, how was it?
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2010/01/23/review-norton-buffalo-tribute-concert/
Post by: Wayback on January 28, 2010, 06:15:24 PM
Rolling Stones guitar and Jefferson Airplane violin added to Marin Rocks exhibit:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/inmarin/detail?&entry_id=56215
Post by: Wayback on January 30, 2010, 10:29:55 AM
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123157159
This article has rundown of all performances last night; see who did which Neil Young tunes:
http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Grammys/2010/2010/01/30/12676641-qmi.html
Post by: Wayback on February 17, 2010, 08:09:58 AM
http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_14401207?source=most_emailed
Post by: RGMike on February 17, 2010, 08:23:08 AM
Review of Elton John/Billy Joel at Oakland Sat 2/13/10:
http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_14401207?source=most_emailed
that is one badly-laid-out web page -- methinks the Merc needs a new webmaster.
Post by: Tinka Cat on February 17, 2010, 10:58:42 AM
The Antlers opened -- they were good, three piece, drums, guitar/keys, keys. Big sounds, sort of a symphonic approach, vox reminiscent of Mercury Rev maybe or Arcade Fire -- and so did a band called Dig, which I missed.
Post by: Alicat on February 18, 2010, 11:03:57 PM
Summary of last night's Grammy tribute event for Neil Young:Wow. I watch so little TV and sadly missed this gem. Neil is near the top of my enjoyment list.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123157159
This article has rundown of all performances last night; see who did which Neil Young tunes:
http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Grammys/2010/2010/01/30/12676641-qmi.html
I'll have to see if any of it made it to YouTube.
Post by: Wayback on February 26, 2010, 09:28:56 PM
Post by: RGMike on March 03, 2010, 11:07:15 AM
Post by: Alicat on March 11, 2010, 09:20:33 AM
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 11, 2010, 09:24:02 AM
Holy effin lucky me. I was just caller 103 on the Band and won tix incl air and hotel at Vegas Hard Rock to see Carlos Santana I think on Apr 22. Should be a fun getaway with a new job and a weeknight. Hope I can pull it off.
wowwow! congrats..!
Post by: RGMike on March 11, 2010, 09:24:22 AM
Holy effin lucky me. I was just caller 103 on the Band and won tix incl air and hotel at Vegas Hard Rock to see Carlos Santana I think on Apr 22. Should be a fun getaway with a new job and a weeknight. Hope I can pull it off.
Woo Hoo! Congrats! Play a few dollar slots for us.
Post by: urth on March 11, 2010, 09:42:58 AM
Holy effin lucky me. I was just caller 103 on the Band and won tix incl air and hotel at Vegas Hard Rock to see Carlos Santana I think on Apr 22. Should be a fun getaway with a new job and a weeknight. Hope I can pull it off.
Wow! That's a pretty nice prize--one of the better ones I've seen offered lately. (No one gives away cars or boats or $20,000 any more.) Hope you can find someone to watch the kids so you & Bob can have a nice weekend to yourselves.
Post by: Gazoo on March 11, 2010, 10:11:37 AM
Holy effin lucky me. I was just caller 103 on the Band and won tix incl air and hotel at Vegas Hard Rock to see Carlos Santana I think on Apr 22. Should be a fun getaway with a new job and a weeknight. Hope I can pull it off.
Applause, applause!!! Well done!
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 11, 2010, 07:20:44 PM
Post by: urth on March 11, 2010, 10:34:17 PM
Going to see The Del McCoury Band at GAMH his Sunday... anyone else?
If I were anywhere nearby, I'd be right there with ya. They rule! Best bluegrass band going, for at least the last 10 years or so.
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 13, 2010, 08:03:27 PM
Going to see The Del McCoury Band at GAMH his Sunday... anyone else?
If I were anywhere nearby, I'd be right there with ya. They rule! Best bluegrass band going, for at least the last 10 years or so.
Cool, maybe next time urth!
after seeing the badn with a few dozen thousand other fans at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass fests, I decided to pull the trigger and see em up close and personal-like. Del always takes requests, and I know someone will request 1952 Vincent Black Lightning. I'm a newbie fan, but I'll prob ask for Nashville Cats, or Get Down on Your Knees and Pray, or City of Stone. Love that high lonesome stuff.
Post by: Alicat on March 29, 2010, 09:54:24 PM
Post by: urth on March 29, 2010, 11:01:46 PM
Urth, Knopfler Apr 10 in Portland. I'll be seeing him on the 13th in Oakland.
Thanks for the tip. I'd consider going, but I can't promise I'll be anyplace tomorrow night, let alone two weeks from now. Besides, probably nothing but crap seats left at this late date.
Post by: Wayback on March 30, 2010, 03:19:37 PM
http://www.alamedacountyfair.com/2010fair/concerts/index_line_up.php?row=0
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 30, 2010, 04:51:46 PM
This year's concerts at the Alameda County Fair June 23 - July 11 includes Johnny Rivers, Tower of Power, Grand Funk Railroad, Crystal Gayle, Uncle Kracker, Lonestar, Little Feat, War, Con Funk Shun, Evolution (a Journey tribute band), Beatles Majesty (a Beatles tribute band), Foreverland: a tribute to Michael Jackson, and the annual July 4th Blues Festival:
http://www.alamedacountyfair.com/2010fair/concerts/index_line_up.php?row=0
all in all, a suitably ho-hum county fair line up. ;)
Still, Alameda County Fair is one of the good ones, if only for the great weather. And the model trains!
"War" is just one guy who owns the rights to the name. There's another band called "The Low Rider Band" that contains four previous member so War (inc Lee Oskar) but they are prohibited from mentioning the band War anywhere in their materials or from the stage.
btw, the Marin County Fair (http://www.marinfair.org/2010/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=141:live-music-schedule&catid=45:fair-information) will feature the Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band on July 4th!
Post by: Wayback on March 30, 2010, 05:09:09 PM
and don't forget my annual ever-changing Rock Music Memorabilia display in the Hobby Building! See ya at the fair! ;DThis year's concerts at the Alameda County Fair June 23 - July 11 includes Johnny Rivers, Tower of Power, Grand Funk, Crystal Gayle, Uncle Kracker, Lonestar, Little Feat, War, Con Funk Shun, Evolution (a Journey tribute band), Beatles Majesty (a Beatles tribute band), Foreverland: a tribute to Michael Jackson, and the annual July 4th Blues Festival:all in all, a suitably ho-hum county fair line up. ;)
http://www.alamedacountyfair.com/2010fair/concerts/index_line_up.php?row=0
Still, Alameda County Fair is one of the good ones, if only for the great weather. And the model trains!
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 30, 2010, 06:43:49 PM
and don't forget my annual ever-changing Rock Music Memorabilia display in the Hobby Building! See ya at the fair! ;DThis year's concerts at the Alameda County Fair June 23 - July 11 includes Johnny Rivers, Tower of Power, Grand Funk, Crystal Gayle, Uncle Kracker, Lonestar, Little Feat, War, Con Funk Shun, Evolution (a Journey tribute band), Beatles Majesty (a Beatles tribute band), Foreverland: a tribute to Michael Jackson, and the annual July 4th Blues Festival:all in all, a suitably ho-hum county fair line up. ;)
http://www.alamedacountyfair.com/2010fair/concerts/index_line_up.php?row=0
Still, Alameda County Fair is one of the good ones, if only for the great weather. And the model trains!
oh yeah?! I've seen that! nice job, wayback. The "collections" are some of the funnest things at those Fairs.
Post by: Gazoo on March 31, 2010, 10:15:00 AM
and don't forget my annual ever-changing Rock Music Memorabilia display in the Hobby Building! See ya at the fair! ;DThis year's concerts at the Alameda County Fair June 23 - July 11 includes Johnny Rivers, Tower of Power, Grand Funk, Crystal Gayle, Uncle Kracker, Lonestar, Little Feat, War, Con Funk Shun, Evolution (a Journey tribute band), Beatles Majesty (a Beatles tribute band), Foreverland: a tribute to Michael Jackson, and the annual July 4th Blues Festival:all in all, a suitably ho-hum county fair line up. ;)
http://www.alamedacountyfair.com/2010fair/concerts/index_line_up.php?row=0
Still, Alameda County Fair is one of the good ones, if only for the great weather. And the model trains!
I'd like to see pics of that!
Post by: ggould on April 07, 2010, 10:42:36 AM
Jackson Browne and David Lindley
7/24 Berkeley, CA
Greek Theatre
Damn! I think we'll be in Tahoe!
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on April 08, 2010, 09:09:51 AM
Just heard this after 10@10:
Jackson Browne and David Lindley
7/24 Berkeley, CA
Greek Theatre
Damn! I think we'll be in Tahoe!
For anyone interested, presale starts today at 10 pm, www.apeconcerts.com. Password = strange.
Post by: ggould on April 09, 2010, 06:46:26 AM
Just heard this after 10@10:
Jackson Browne and David Lindley
7/24 Berkeley, CA
Greek Theatre
Damn! I think we'll be in Tahoe!
For anyone interested, presale starts today at 10 pm, www.apeconcerts.com. Password = strange.
Hey Jim, some Oregon dates:
http://www.jacksonbrowne.com/tour
Post by: Alicat on April 13, 2010, 10:07:26 AM
Post by: Tinka Cat on April 13, 2010, 03:10:47 PM
An Evening with Rush
Performing their Greatest Hits plus Moving Pictures in its entirety
Monday, August 9, 2010
Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View
now THAT'S what I'm talking about!
-- Tinka Cat 2010
I love Rush, they give me strength.
-- Mother Theresa, 1982
Rush is classic rock we can believe in...
-- Pres Obama, 2009
Post by: RGMike on April 13, 2010, 03:28:24 PM
Calling all Rush fans!
An Evening with Rush
Performing their Greatest Hits plus Moving Pictures in its entirety
Monday, August 9, 2010
Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View
now THAT'S what I'm talking about!
-- Tinka Cat 2010
I love Rush, they give me strength.
-- Mother Theresa, 1982
Rush is classic rock we can believe in...
-- Pres Obama, 2009
TANC: 'LNG just played "Take Off", ya hoser!
--RGMike, 2010
Post by: Tinka Cat on April 13, 2010, 10:06:06 PM
http://www.slims-sf.com/slims-bin/showcal?date=2010-04-25
Post by: Alicat on April 14, 2010, 09:12:24 AM
Calling all Rush fans!
An Evening with Rush
Performing their Greatest Hits plus Moving Pictures in its entirety
Monday, August 9, 2010
Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View
now THAT'S what I'm talking about!
-- Tinka Cat 2010
I love Rush, they give me strength.
-- Mother Theresa, 1982
Rush is classic rock we can believe in...
-- Pres Obama, 2009
TANC: 'LNG just played "Take Off", ya hoser!
--RGMike, 2010
Geddy off my air waves. I RUSH to change the channel...
-- Alicat, 2010
Post by: princessofcairo on April 14, 2010, 09:45:43 AM
Calling all Rush fans!
An Evening with Rush
Performing their Greatest Hits plus Moving Pictures in its entirety
Monday, August 9, 2010
Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View
now THAT'S what I'm talking about!
-- Tinka Cat 2010
I love Rush, they give me strength.
-- Mother Theresa, 1982
Rush is classic rock we can believe in...
-- Pres Obama, 2009
TANC: 'LNG just played "Take Off", ya hoser!
--RGMike, 2010
Geddy off my air waves. I RUSH to change the channel...
-- Alicat, 2010
Rush! Rush!
-- Paula Abdul, 1991
Post by: Tinka Cat on April 14, 2010, 10:30:37 AM
Calling all Rush fans!
An Evening with Rush
Performing their Greatest Hits plus Moving Pictures in its entirety
Monday, August 9, 2010
Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View
now THAT'S what I'm talking about!
-- Tinka Cat 2010
I love Rush, they give me strength.
-- Mother Theresa, 1982
Rush is classic rock we can believe in...
-- Pres Obama, 2009
TANC: 'LNG just played "Take Off", ya hoser!
--RGMike, 2010
Geddy off my air waves. I RUSH to change the channel...
-- Alicat, 2010
Rush! Rush!
-- Paula Abdul, 1991
Rush is my second favorite Power Trinity.
-- The Pope
Post by: Tinka Cat on April 14, 2010, 03:52:32 PM
http://www.ticketmaster.com/Public-Image-Limited-PiL-tickets/artist/1415963?tm_link=edp_Artist_Name
AL FB'd about it, that's how I found out!
Post by: mshray on April 16, 2010, 10:26:42 AM
Blue Öyster Cult brings their cowbell to Slim's Sunday April 25th. I just might check it out.
http://www.slims-sf.com/slims-bin/showcal?date=2010-04-25
I'm trying to figure out how to make this possible, not sure yet if I can. But I'll keep you posted.
Post by: Tinka Cat on April 16, 2010, 10:50:10 AM
Blue Öyster Cult brings their cowbell to Slim's Sunday April 25th. I just might check it out.
http://www.slims-sf.com/slims-bin/showcal?date=2010-04-25
I'm trying to figure out how to make this possible, not sure yet if I can. But I'll keep you posted.
Actually, I'll probably pass on this Slim's show myself. I've seen them four out of five times they were last here in SF. Still good, but I need to budget my entertainment dollars.
However, I just might see them appear at the Fresno Fair in October, double bill with Foghat!
http://www.fresnofair.com/concert-series-paul-paul
Post by: Tinka Cat on April 19, 2010, 12:51:47 PM
I'm trying to sell an extra ticket to the PDQ Bach (http://www.schickele.com/concerts/jandh.htm) appearance at Herbst Theater (On Van Ness, next to Opera House).
Show is this Sunday, Apr 25, at 3 PM. Great seat: Row J, Orchestra, center seat.
only 20 bucks~!
Post by: RGMike on April 19, 2010, 01:56:05 PM
Dear everyone,
I'm trying to sell an extra ticket to the PDQ Bach (http://www.schickele.com/concerts/jandh.htm) appearance at Herbst Theater...
I was astounded that he still tours! He's 75, gawd bless 'im.
Post by: Tinka Cat on April 19, 2010, 04:19:11 PM
Dear everyone,
I'm trying to sell an extra ticket to the PDQ Bach (http://www.schickele.com/concerts/jandh.htm) appearance at Herbst Theater...
I was astounded that he still tours! He's 75, gawd bless 'im.
well then, you should go see him before he slips this mortal coil -- I'll trade you this ticket for one of your Rush tickets!
Post by: RGMike on April 21, 2010, 12:34:21 PM
http://theater.nytimes.com/2010/04/21/theater/reviews/21idiot.html
Post by: Tinka Cat on April 30, 2010, 04:10:49 PM
http://www.sterngrove.org/2010season.html
* June 20, 2010 ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO / Sarazino
* June 27, 2010 HAPA / Academy of Hawaiian Arts
* July 4, 2010 SAN FRANCISCO OPERA
* July 11, 2010 SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY
* July 18, 2010 CARAVAN PALACE / DePedro
* July 25, 2010 JOVANOTTI / Bomba Estéreo
* August 1, 2010 RICKIE LEE JONES / Meklit Hadero
* August 8, 2010 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET
* August 15, 2010 MACEO PARKER / Darondo
* August 22, 2010 THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS / Rogue Wave
Post by: urth on April 30, 2010, 11:06:35 PM
Stern Grove lineup announced!
http://www.sterngrove.org/2010season.html
* June 20, 2010 ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO / Sarazino
* June 27, 2010 HAPA / Academy of Hawaiian Arts
* July 4, 2010 SAN FRANCISCO OPERA
* July 11, 2010 SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY
* July 18, 2010 CARAVAN PALACE / DePedro
* July 25, 2010 JOVANOTTI / Bomba Estéreo
* August 1, 2010 RICKIE LEE JONES / Meklit Hadero
* August 8, 2010 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET
* August 15, 2010 MACEO PARKER / Darondo
* August 22, 2010 THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS / Rogue Wave
Wow, TMBG and Rogue Wave? That should be a really fun show--Rogue Wave is great!
Post by: ggould on May 02, 2010, 04:12:52 PM
Stern Grove lineup announced!I love Hapa's CD's, but have never seen them. Sounds pretty idyllic if we get good weather in the grove.
http://www.sterngrove.org/2010season.html
* June 20, 2010 ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO / Sarazino
* June 27, 2010 HAPA / Academy of Hawaiian Arts
* July 4, 2010 SAN FRANCISCO OPERA
* July 11, 2010 SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY
* July 18, 2010 CARAVAN PALACE / DePedro
* July 25, 2010 JOVANOTTI / Bomba Estéreo
* August 1, 2010 RICKIE LEE JONES / Meklit Hadero
* August 8, 2010 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET
* August 15, 2010 MACEO PARKER / Darondo
* August 22, 2010 THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS / Rogue Wave
Post by: RGMike on May 02, 2010, 10:28:36 PM
Post by: urth on May 02, 2010, 10:58:19 PM
Just got home from "Girlfriend" -- loved it. Very Sweet (no pun), funny and touching. Gaz, if this thing gets produced in NY (I'm guessing off-B'way) you absolutely MUST go.
What songs from the album were included in the production? I'm guessing there's a good chance it will make it to NY, given Berkeley Rep's track record as a launching pad for potential Broadway- (or off-Broadway) bound material.
Post by: RGMike on May 03, 2010, 08:52:53 AM
Just got home from "Girlfriend" -- loved it. Very Sweet (no pun), funny and touching. Gaz, if this thing gets produced in NY (I'm guessing off-B'way) you absolutely MUST go.
What songs from the album were included in the production? I'm guessing there's a good chance it will make it to NY, given Berkeley Rep's track record as a launching pad for potential Broadway- (or off-Broadway) bound material.
It's about 2/3 of the songs from Girlfriend, including "I've Been Waiting", "Winona", "Evangeline", "Your Sweet Voice", "Looking at the Sun" and the title track... plus a couple from 100% Pure Fun -- "Sick Of Myself", as you'd expect. The show is something of a love letter to the album, and apprehensive as I was about using such obviously hetero songs in a gay love story, it's quite cleverly put together. It's also very small and intimate: 2 characters, backed up by a tight rock quartet.
Post by: Wayback on May 13, 2010, 09:44:39 AM
http://livenation.com/email/campaign/?email=51996&c=dm-3825427&p=4335428
Post by: Wayback on May 17, 2010, 02:57:01 PM
http://www.1037theband.com/pages/concerts.html
Post by: ggould on May 17, 2010, 05:13:33 PM
The Electric Flag and Sons of Champlin at the Fillmore 7/17. Two great late '60's bands.Electric Flag? Who's still alive?
http://livenation.com/email/campaign/?email=51996&c=dm-3825427&p=4335428
Post by: urth on May 17, 2010, 06:42:54 PM
Just announced: Paul McCartney at AT&T Park SF, Sat, July 10; his first concert in SF since Beatles last concert held at Candlestick 8/66. List of Bay Area classic rock concerts; scroll down to July 10:
http://www.1037theband.com/pages/concerts.html
I guess the Wings Over America shows at the Cow Palace in '76 don't count, as that's technically Daly City.
Post by: RGMike on May 20, 2010, 12:37:54 PM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/05/20/NSFU1DEI03.DTL
Post by: Wayback on May 20, 2010, 04:20:29 PM
Post by: RGMike on May 21, 2010, 10:11:41 AM
This morning I scored an extra pair of tix for McCartney at AT&T Park 7/10 in an advance pre-sale for Amex card holders. Tix are for Sec 320 (upper deck behind home plate), row 7, seats 1-2. Price is what I paid, includes all fees = $145. If interested, lemme know. More info: http://www.apeconcerts.com/news_details.cfm?aid=159
"The Up and Coming" Tour? Now, if he'd called it the "Coming Up (NOT Live from Glasgow)" Tour... that might've been clever.
Post by: SFGuy on May 22, 2010, 04:46:13 PM
This morning I scored an extra pair of tix for McCartney at AT&T Park 7/10 in an advance pre-sale for Amex card holders. Tix are for Sec 320 (upper deck behind home plate), row 7, seats 1-2. Price is what I paid, includes all fees = $145. If interested, lemme know. More info: http://www.apeconcerts.com/news_details.cfm?aid=159
Giants season ticket holders also got a chance for advanced seats and we get access to better seats than AmEx holders. I selected one as a season ticket holder and would be able to buy seats on the field (section 14). I cancelled that and checked seats from AmEx and it was in the stands. Both selected one seat.
Post by: Tinka Cat on May 22, 2010, 08:41:10 PM
This morning I scored an extra pair of tix for McCartney at AT&T Park 7/10 in an advance pre-sale for Amex card holders. Tix are for Sec 320 (upper deck behind home plate), row 7, seats 1-2. Price is what I paid, includes all fees = $145. If interested, lemme know. More info: http://www.apeconcerts.com/news_details.cfm?aid=159
Giants season ticket holders also got a chance for advanced seats and we get access to better seats than AmEx holders. I selected one as a season ticket holder and would be able to buy seats on the field (section 14). I cancelled that and checked seats from AmEx and it was in the stands. Both selected one seat.
I hope Paulie puts up a big-ass Jumbotron above his stage, one large enough to be seen and enjoyed from the street! :)
Thatt's what the Stones did about 5 years ago and it was pretty fun. We were home, and heard this loud roar emanating from the ballpark area, which is about 1.5 miles away from were we live. "Hey, it's the Stones!" I cried. we got in the car and drove down to the Mission Creek area, parked, walked over and heard about an hour worth of Stoney rock. the TV we could see gave us a pretty decent view of the geezers and it was HELLA loud enough. In fact, the City forced them to tun it down the next two (?) nights they played.
Post by: Gazoo on May 22, 2010, 09:12:26 PM
Post by: RGMike on May 22, 2010, 09:29:02 PM
Is he releasing a new album? Is this tour best-loved hits or will people be subjected to "Freedom" and "Dance Tonight"?
he's always releasing a new album, isn't he? -- whether as himself or "The Fireman" or whatever. Seems like the man never sleeps. If I had his gazillions I'd be in Tahiti with 12 muscular rent-a-studs.
Post by: Wayback on June 01, 2010, 10:51:34 AM
http://blogs.sfweekly.com/shookdown/2010/06/outside_lands.php?tsp=1
Post by: Wayback on June 01, 2010, 08:40:12 PM
Friday, July 23, Oracle Arena, Oakland
Tickets on sale Friday, June 4 at 10am livenation.com
http://www.1037theband.com/pages/concerts.html
Post by: urth on June 01, 2010, 10:19:34 PM
Aerosmith along with Sammy Hagar & The Wabos
Friday, July 23, Oracle Arena, Oakland
Tickets on sale Friday, June 4 at 10am livenation.com
http://www.1037theband.com/pages/concerts.html
So it would seem Steven and Joe and the guys have patched things up? Paging Alicat, white courtesy telephone!
Post by: RGMike on June 02, 2010, 07:38:46 AM
Aerosmith along with Sammy Hagar & The Wabos
Friday, July 23, Oracle Arena, Oakland
Tickets on sale Friday, June 4 at 10am livenation.com
http://www.1037theband.com/pages/concerts.html
So it would seem Steven and Joe and the guys have patched things up? Paging Alicat, white courtesy telephone!
This is the "new" Aerosmith, with Justin Beiber replacing Tyler. ;)
Post by: RGMike on June 03, 2010, 07:51:29 AM
This morning I scored an extra pair of tix for McCartney at AT&T Park 7/10 in an advance pre-sale for Amex card holders. Tix are for Sec 320 (upper deck behind home plate), row 7, seats 1-2. Price is what I paid, includes all fees = $145. If interested, lemme know. More info: http://www.apeconcerts.com/news_details.cfm?aid=159
"The Up and Coming" Tour? Now, if he'd called it the "Coming Up (NOT Live from Glasgow)" Tour... that might've been clever.
Macca was at the White House last nite getting the "Gershwin Award" and singing "Michelle" to the First Lady. But Stevie Wonder was there, and they didn't do "Ebony & Ivory"? WTF? ;)
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 03, 2010, 11:58:52 AM
This morning I scored an extra pair of tix for McCartney at AT&T Park 7/10 in an advance pre-sale for Amex card holders. Tix are for Sec 320 (upper deck behind home plate), row 7, seats 1-2. Price is what I paid, includes all fees = $145. If interested, lemme know. More info: http://www.apeconcerts.com/news_details.cfm?aid=159
"The Up and Coming" Tour? Now, if he'd called it the "Coming Up (NOT Live from Glasgow)" Tour... that might've been clever.
Macca was at the White House last nite getting the "Gershwin Award" and singing "Michelle" to the First Lady. But Stevie Wonder was there, and they didn't do "Ebony & Ivory"? WTF? ;)
'I can't remember most of my songs', says McCartney
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment_and_arts/10214286.stm
Caught a little of his NYC Concert the other night on KQED, didn't notice any teleprompters..
Post by: Wayback on June 07, 2010, 09:07:06 AM
SUN 11-July OAKLAND, FOX THEATER (presale starts 6/8)
MON 12-July OAKLAND, FOX THEATER (presale starts 6/8)
MON 19-July PORTLAND, SCHNITZER CONCERT HALL (presale starts 6/7)
TUE 20-July SEATTLE, PARAMOUNT THEATRE (presale starts 6/7)
Recent setlist and more info: http://www.sugarmtn.org/
And, videos of 5 new Neil tunes, as performed on current tour:
http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2010/06/neil-young-debuts-five-new-songs.html
Post by: Wayback on June 07, 2010, 07:24:02 PM
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/17386/110603
Post by: Alicat on June 13, 2010, 10:10:36 AM
aaacccck. The Beibs. This Cat decided not to spend $$ on this tour. After being up close and personal with Steve and Joe for two shows, I will NEVER get a better seat and want to retain the great show memory.Aerosmith along with Sammy Hagar & The Wabos
Friday, July 23, Oracle Arena, Oakland
Tickets on sale Friday, June 4 at 10am livenation.com
http://www.1037theband.com/pages/concerts.html
So it would seem Steven and Joe and the guys have patched things up? Paging Alicat, white courtesy telephone!
This is the "new" Aerosmith, with Justin Beiber replacing Tyler. ;)
I DID just spend the moolah for Neil Young at the Fox in July.
Post by: Alicat on June 16, 2010, 10:19:56 PM
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 17, 2010, 10:07:52 AM
and all during June not service fees from ticketmaster!
Post by: Wayback on June 17, 2010, 11:20:47 AM
Wed & Thurs: Tower of Power; Fri: Rick Springfield; Sat: En Vogue
https://www.sanmateocountyfair.com/entertainment/performers
Alameda County Fair June 23-July 11 right here in Pleasanton:
http://www.alamedacountyfair.com/2010fair/concerts/index_line_up.php?row=0
(click on act name for more info)
PS- You can take BART to Pleasanton, then #10 shuttle bus to the fair. And for South Bay folks, the ACE train station is right at the east gate of the fair: http://www.alamedacountyfair.com/2010fair/General_Info/index.php?row=0
If driving, avoid the parking fee by driving to east side of fairgrounds, Main St Pleasanton area, park free and walk the couple blocks to the fairgrounds east gate.
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 17, 2010, 11:49:06 AM
Don't forget its County Fair time. This week at the San Mateo Fair:
Wed & Thurs: Tower of Power; Fri: Rick Springfield; Sat: En Vogue
https://www.sanmateocountyfair.com/entertainment/performers
Alameda County Fair June 23-July 11 right here in Pleasanton:
http://www.alamedacountyfair.com/2010fair/concerts/index_line_up.php?row=0
(click on act name for more info)
PS- You can take BART to Pleasanton, then #10 shuttle bus to the fair. And for South Bay folks, the ACE train station is right at the east gate of the fair: http://www.alamedacountyfair.com/2010fair/General_Info/index.php?row=0
If driving, avoid the parking fee by driving to east side of fairgrounds, Main St Pleasanton area, park free and walk the couple blocks to the fairgrounds east gate.
I have plans to go to Rick Springfield tomorrow night, as matter of fact. And I'm not ashamed.
also, the Marin County fair features Preservation Hall Jazz Band AND Del McCoury band on July 4th
http://www.marinfair.org/2010/index.php?&id=141:live-music-schedule
Post by: RGMike on June 17, 2010, 11:54:38 AM
I have plans to go to Rick Springfield tomorrow night, as matter of fact. And I'm not ashamed.
say hello to Peter Hartlaub for us!
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/parenting/detail?blogid=29&entry_id=65878
Post by: RGMike on June 18, 2010, 11:44:59 AM
http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2010/06/18/arts/entertainment-us-simongarfunkel.html?_r=1&hp
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 19, 2010, 09:08:02 AM
I have plans to go to Rick Springfield tomorrow night, as matter of fact. And I'm not ashamed.
say hello to Peter Hartlaub for us!
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/parenting/detail?blogid=29&entry_id=65878
it was a fun show! he's very energetic (he must take supplements). I recognized quite a few songs, actually. Seems like he did quite well on the charts (17 Top 40 hits!). The Springfield came off the stage a couple times into the audience and worked the crowd, got a little girl onstage to banter and sing with him (ironically, the song they sang together was "Don't Talk To Strangers," but she disregarded that advice and was charming). He did a little Claptonesque bluesman solo guitar thing on a strat before his professional band went through Crossroads. decent ax chops, I suppose. He came out for his encore sans vest and his, dude, his 60 years body looks pretty decent, I gotta say. He knows how to work the crowd, for sure. I had more fun than I thought I would.
Not sure if Peter Hartlaub was there, though. Peter and I recently discussed the upcoming Rush concert (Aug 9 Shoreline, they're doing Moving Pictures), but he might skip this one, b/c it's on his birthday.
Post by: Wayback on June 24, 2010, 12:49:42 PM
PS- You can take BART to Pleasanton, then #10 bus to the fair. And for South Bay folks, the ACE train from Santa Clara stops right at the east gate of the fair. If driving, take I-680 to Bernal exit, but avoid the parking fee by driving to Main St Pleasanton area, park free in that neighborhood, then walk the couple blocks to the fairgrounds east gate. See ya at the fair!
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 24, 2010, 04:41:33 PM
Tonight I'm seeing Johnny Rivers at the Alameda County Fair;
PS- You can take BART to Pleasanton, then #10 bus to the fair. And for South Bay folks, the ACE train from Santa Clara stops right at the east gate of the fair. If driving, take I-680 to Bernal exit, but avoid the parking fee by driving to Main St Pleasanton area, park free in that neighborhood, then walk the couple blocks to the fairgrounds east gate. See ya at the fair!
wow, that's some good long distance information!
Post by: Wayback on July 10, 2010, 10:49:10 AM
Post by: RGMike on July 10, 2010, 10:52:41 AM
Who's seeing McCartney tonight at AT&T Park?
wonder if i'll hear it in the Mission if I open the windows -- the Stones AT&T concert sound famously bounced off Bernal Hill...
Post by: Wayback on July 11, 2010, 10:30:11 AM
http://www.mercurynews.com/top-stories/ci_15491092
Setlist with links to each tune:
http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/paul-mccartney/2010/atandt-park-san-francisco-ca-7bd47610.html
Attendees comments:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/culture/detail?entry_id=67606
Photo slideshow of the concert (90 photos):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9640932@N04/sets/72157624344726045/show/with/4782007373/
Post by: Alicat on July 11, 2010, 02:21:40 PM
Post by: Alicat on July 11, 2010, 02:24:35 PM
Review of McCartney last night at AT&T Park with setlist at end:How about YOUR review? Set list looks great.
http://www.mercurynews.com/top-stories/ci_15491092
Setlist with links to each tune:
http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/paul-mccartney/2010/atandt-park-san-francisco-ca-7bd47610.html
Attendees comments:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/culture/detail?entry_id=67606
Photo slideshow of the concert (90 photos):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9640932@N04/sets/72157624344726045/show/with/4782007373/
Post by: Alicat on July 11, 2010, 11:55:23 PM
Neil Young tonight. I'm getting revved up.Great show. Played mostly classics. A great one man show. He gently stroked and also vigorously strummed the guitar, harmonica, piano and organ. Even slipped in some hockey and Red Wings references which brought our some hoots and hollers. Beautiful people there too. Everyone I talked to was wonderful. I sat next to a 72 year old woman and her daughter. This cat is going to bed tonight one musically happy cat. If you have any Neil love in ya, go see him Monday night before he hits the road for a small tour. He's kicking it off locally.
Post by: Tinka Cat on July 12, 2010, 05:01:12 PM
Review of McCartney last night at AT&T Park with setlist at end:How about YOUR review? Set list looks great.
http://www.mercurynews.com/top-stories/ci_15491092
Setlist with links to each tune:
http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/paul-mccartney/2010/atandt-park-san-francisco-ca-7bd47610.html
Attendees comments:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/culture/detail?entry_id=67606
Photo slideshow of the concert (90 photos):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9640932@N04/sets/72157624344726045/show/with/4782007373/
My Review of Paul MacCartney's Saturday Sound Check (from outside AT&T Park)
I heard Paul McCartney’s Saturday afternoon sound check... I was biking by and the band started in and played for about an hour... Apparently, some VIP ticket holders got to sit in on this, so he had a few fans in the stadium while this was happening. It was great: the sun was out, it was warm and a BEATLE was performing! I heard Birthday, I’m Looking Through You, Lady Madonna and a couple other Beatles tunes. At one point The Cute Beatle was plinking around on the piano, playing some smooth jazz type of chords and launched into a little comedy bit:
“Time for your massage (pronounced MAH-sawzh, emphasis on first syllable) ... (pause, more tinkling chords) Let me know if the music is too too your liking ... would you like the Cream or the Oil...? -- I’ll take the oil! —Well, we’ve only got the cream! -- well, then I guess it’ll be the cream..." etc.
He played lots of other tunes I didn't recognize. Some I did: San Francisco Bay Blues (or whatever it's called, Clapton does it), It's So Easy that I know from Linda Ronstadt. Lots of folks were lingering on the sidewalk, trying to peer through the fence or standing back near the Lefty O'Doul bridge so they could watch the viddie screens. Many folks had on Paul/Beatle shirts and whatnot.
It was fun, although when Sir Paul stopped doing a song, a couple ladies near me would do the Wheau-heau! scream. (Why, ladies, WHY? He can't hear you from out here, he doesn't care anyway, and more importantly, why can't you shaddup so we can listen to his onstage chit chat? That's WAY more entertaining that your piercing yelp.)
So I moved back toward the bridge, found a seat and chillaxed near some meth-heads, who were also Paul fans judging from their own form of chattering. Also one of them had a guitar and he played along at times. (Then one started doing some Talking Heads, which was a genre shock, but the lyrics he improvised/malformed worked well given their apparent lot in life: "Where is my beautiful WIFE? Where is my beautiful HOUSE?" -- we all had a laff at this.)
pretty cute. I didn't go to the concert itself, so this was pretty sweet...
Post by: Wayback on July 13, 2010, 07:10:52 PM
http://www.maccablog.co.uk/news.php?news=7531
I'm sure by now you've read online reviews, viewed online videos and photos, but here's my two-bits. We took BART, got to Embarcadero station at 7pm, walked along waterfront to stadium. Arriving at ballpark, found that unlike at ballgames, they were forcing everyone into only one entrance (probably to control entry to onfield seating), so had to walk city block to end of line, but it moved relatively quickly, and the crowd controlled those who tried to cut in. The crowd was really thick in the concession concourse. Took our seats in Sec 123 (between homeplate & 3rd base) around 7:45pm. Although the ticket had start time of 7:30, we knew he wouldn't start before 8pm. Right at 8pm the huge video screens on either side of stage started a video scroll of a collage of early Beatle/UK memorabilia with lil' video clips of vintage newsreels embedded within accompanied by club mixes of McCartney solo tunes like Goodnight Tonight and Coming Up. Finally at 8:30 the band took the stage, launching into "Venus & Mars/Rock Show/Jet" (just like his '76 tour). In addition to every Beatles song, highlights included his doing Hendrix "Foxy Lady" and telling a lil' story about meeting Jimi in '67, his stories/tributes for Linda (My Love), John (Here Today, Give Peace A Chance), George (Something) and to SF (SF Bay Blues), the flashpots/fireworks during Live and Let Die, his joking with the audience all night, and the crowd of all ages dancing and singing along with every song. He played nonstop for 3-hours.
Bonus for me, at the end we immediately left the stadium, 5-minutes later, as we were walking outside at the north corner, I see four motorcycle cops with lights on coming up the side driveway escorting a black Escalade with 8x10 sign in passenger corner of windshield "P-1," obviously Paul. They paused for a minute right by me while cops forced a car to move, so he passed 6 feet from me. Cool. In chatting with a few folks on BART home who hadn't seen him in concert before, they were blown away, didn't expect such a show. I wish he had substituted a couple songs for a couple of Wings tunes (Mrs Vanderbilt, Let 'Em In), but that's just a minor quibble. Plus I got to see him up close leaving the building, so we got our money's worth.
Setlist: Paul McCartney at AT&T Park, SF, July 10, 2010 ---
1) "Venus and Mars"/"Rock Show" (from LP Venus & Mars 1975)
2) "Jet" (from LP "Band on the Run" 1973)
3) "All My Loving" (from Meet the Beatles 1964)
4) "Letting Go" (from Venus & Mars 1975)
5) "Got to Get You into My Life" (from Revolver 1966 and a single in 1976)
6) "Highway" (from The Fireman Electric Arguments 2008)
7) "Let Me Roll It" (from Band on the Run 1973)
8. "Foxy Lady"/Jimi Hendrix tribute
9) "The Long and Winding Road" (from LP Let It Be 1970)
10) "Nineteen-Hundred and Eighty Five" (from Band on the Run 1973)
11) "Let 'Em In" (from Wings At the Speed of Sound 1976)
12) "My Love" (for Linda, from Red Rose Speedway 1973)
13) "I'm Looking Through You" (from Rubber Soul 1965)
14) "Two Of Us" (from Let It Be 1970)
15) "Blackbird" (from the White Album 1968)
16) "Here Today" (tribute to John Lennon from Tug of War 1982)
17) "Dance Tonight" (from Memory Almost Full 2007)
18) "Mrs. Vanderbilt" (from Band of the Run 1973)
19) "San Francisco Bay Blues" (cover of ol' blues tune)
20) "Eleanor Rigby" (from Revolver 1966)
21) "Something"/tribute to George Harrison (from Abbey Road 1969)
22) "Sing the Changes" (from The Fireman Electric Arguments 2008)
23) "Band on the Run" (from Band on the Run 1973)
24) "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" (from the White Album 1968)
25) "Back in the U.S.S.R." (from the White Album 1968)
26) "I've Got a Feeling" (from Let It Be 1970)
27) "Paperback Writer" (single in 1966)
28) "A Day in the Life" (from Sgt Pepper 1967)
29) "Give Peace a Chance" (John Lennon song 1969)
30) "Let It Be" (from Let It Be 1970)
31) "Live and Let Die" (from the James Bond film 1973)
32) "Hey Jude" (top selling single of 1968)
Encore 1:
33) "Day Tripper" (single Christmas 1965)
34) "Lady Madonna" (single Spring 1968)
35) "Get Back" (single Fall 1969 and on Let It Be 1970)
Encore 2:
36) "Yesterday" (single Fall 1965)
37) "Helter Skelter" (from the White Album 1968)
38) "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)" (1967)
39) "The End medley" (from Abbey Road 1969)
Post by: Gazoo on July 13, 2010, 10:45:21 PM
Post by: Gazoo on July 13, 2010, 11:05:22 PM
launched into a little comedy bit:
“Time for your massage (pronounced MAH-sawzh, emphasis on first syllable) ... (pause, more tinkling chords) Let me know if the music is too too your liking ... would you like the Cream or the Oil...? -- I’ll take the oil! —Well, we’ve only got the cream! -- well, then I guess it’ll be the cream..." etc.
Have to say: This is more proof that Paul was the least funny Beatle.
Post by: Wayback on July 15, 2010, 02:23:20 PM
Live Nation shares plunge in poor ticket sales
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gAdarJNRs7BUWUZAOkOh3GD_eitAD9GVM2IG0
Related story from Pollstar: 2010 By the Numbers (So Far)
http://www.pollstar.com/blogs/news/archive/2010/07/09/731238.aspx
Top 2010 North American tours so far: Bon Jovi, Carole King/James Taylor, Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney
Post by: Wayback on July 15, 2010, 02:57:41 PM
Post by: urth on July 16, 2010, 12:08:49 AM
Gaz, you gotta attend this and report to us! "The Weekend of 100 Rock Stars" July 30-Aug 1 at the Meadowlands Sheraton in NJ. Attendees include Beach Boy Al Jardine, Mary Wilson of the Supremes, Tommy James, Marty Balin, John Barbata of the Turtles/Jeff Starship, Johnny Winter, Gene Cornish of the Rascals, Terry Sylvester of the Hollies, Hilton Valentine of the Animals, Little Anthony, Andy Kim, Ron Dante, John Ford Coley, Walter Egan, Paul Cotton of Poco, Robert Gordon, Dale Bozzio, Paul Collins, Kasim Sulton, Village People cowboy Randy Jones, Smithereens, many more! http://www.nationalrockcon.com/
I think you had him at Marty Balin!
Post by: Gazoo on July 16, 2010, 09:55:45 AM
Gaz, you gotta attend this and report to us! "The Weekend of 100 Rock Stars" July 30-Aug 1 at the Meadowlands Sheraton in NJ. Attendees include Beach Boy Al Jardine, Mary Wilson of the Supremes, Tommy James, Marty Balin, John Barbata of the Turtles/Jeff Starship, Johnny Winter, Gene Cornish of the Rascals, Terry Sylvester of the Hollies, Hilton Valentine of the Animals, Little Anthony, Andy Kim, Ron Dante, John Ford Coley, Walter Egan, Paul Cotton of Poco, Robert Gordon, Dale Bozzio, Paul Collins, Kasim Sulton, Village People cowboy Randy Jones, Smithereens, many more! http://www.nationalrockcon.com/
Oh, wow - this could be interesting. I'll look into it. Thanks for the alert!
Post by: Wayback on July 16, 2010, 08:39:24 PM
Post by: sundaygal on July 16, 2010, 09:46:22 PM
http://www.nme.com/news/roxy-music/52056
Post by: urth on July 16, 2010, 11:35:43 PM
Roxy Music announced a UK tour today. Maybe they'll make their way stateside. (!)
http://www.nme.com/news/roxy-music/52056
Would kill to see them again. I missed their 2001 tour (was on the East coast when they played the Bay Area), but I saw 'em in '82 and was mesmerized--literally! (Long story.) Great stage set, used chrome venetian blinds combined with creative lighting to great effect. And I've seen Ferry a few times since then, too.
Post by: sundaygal on July 17, 2010, 12:54:04 PM
They played Some Friendly in its entirety at the Primavera Festival in Spain a few months back and I'm hoping they'll do the same here. The last time I saw them was at Slim's in 1992. I was squished up in the front then...Too old for all that now. I need seats! :)
Post by: RGMike on July 17, 2010, 02:56:31 PM
I just bought tickets to The Charlatans UK @ Bimbo's! I'm gonna get my early '90s BritPop on. Yes!!
They played Some Friendly in its entirety at the Primavera Festival in Spain a few months back and I'm hoping they'll do the same here. The last time I saw them was at Slim's in 1992. I was squished up in the front then...Too old for all that now. I need seats! :)
hey SG -- did I hear correctly that Blondie is playing the Fillmore in August?
Post by: sundaygal on July 17, 2010, 05:40:14 PM
I just bought tickets to The Charlatans UK @ Bimbo's! I'm gonna get my early '90s BritPop on. Yes!!
They played Some Friendly in its entirety at the Primavera Festival in Spain a few months back and I'm hoping they'll do the same here. The last time I saw them was at Slim's in 1992. I was squished up in the front then...Too old for all that now. I need seats! :)
hey SG -- did I hear correctly that Blondie is playing the Fillmore in August?
Yes indeedy. I won't be seeing them...this may sound bad, but I wanna remember the young Debbie. Saw them in 1990 and she took off her shirt and threw it in the audience. She was in her bra, out of shape and middle aged. I didn't need to see that. :(
Post by: Tinka Cat on July 17, 2010, 07:11:37 PM
Roxy Music announced a UK tour today. Maybe they'll make their way stateside. (!)
http://www.nme.com/news/roxy-music/52056
Would kill to see them again. I missed their 2001 tour (was on the East coast when they played the Bay Area), but I saw 'em in '82 and was mesmerized--literally! (Long story.) Great stage set, used chrome venetian blinds combined with creative lighting to great effect. And I've seen Ferry a few times since then, too.
Oh man, now that I'm a big Roxy fan, this would be such a treat. I missed the 2001 tour, too, also because I was back east. I did see Bryan Ferry at Radio City in 1988 but I didn't know Roxy Music back then, aside from Love Is The Drug and a few Avalon radio-played cuts.
Post by: sundaygal on July 21, 2010, 07:35:15 PM
http://www.nme.com/news/the-beach-boys/52167
Post by: Wayback on July 22, 2010, 08:21:58 AM
Beach Boys will reunite in next year for a 50th Anniversary concert...maybe in GG Park (!)Beach Boys are a fave, that would be fun fun fun, but given the history between Mike Love and others and Brian's quirkiness, I doubt it. Here's the original Rolling Stone article, which was more tentative than the NME article: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/17386/183831
http://www.nme.com/news/the-beach-boys/52167
Then there's this in the LA Times: Beach Boys 50th Anniv reunion? Don't bet on it
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/07/beach-boys-50th-reunion.html
Post by: sundaygal on July 22, 2010, 11:40:59 AM
Beach Boys will reunite in next year for a 50th Anniversary concert...maybe in GG Park (!)Beach Boys are a fave, that would be fun fun fun, but given the history between Mike Love and others and Brian's quirkiness, I doubt it. Here's the original Rolling Stone article, which was more tentative than the NME article: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/17386/183831
http://www.nme.com/news/the-beach-boys/52167
Then there's this in the LA Times: Beach Boys 50th Anniv reunion? Don't bet on it
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/07/beach-boys-50th-reunion.html
Aww...burst my bubble, why dontcha? Maybe Brian needs a better rea$on to do it.
Post by: Alicat on July 22, 2010, 10:07:43 PM
This is one event where I'd say keep the old good memory alive. No need to see them play now at their advanced ages. I saw Brian years ago (eta Oct 06) at the Bridge benefit. Even got to say hi since he ended up seated close to us. It felt awkward watching him perform. Sad.Beach Boys will reunite in next year for a 50th Anniversary concert...maybe in GG Park (!)Beach Boys are a fave, that would be fun fun fun, but given the history between Mike Love and others and Brian's quirkiness, I doubt it. Here's the original Rolling Stone article, which was more tentative than the NME article: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/17386/183831
http://www.nme.com/news/the-beach-boys/52167
Then there's this in the LA Times: Beach Boys 50th Anniv reunion? Don't bet on it
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/07/beach-boys-50th-reunion.html
Aww...burst my bubble, why dontcha? Maybe Brian needs a better rea$on to do it.
Post by: Tinka Cat on July 23, 2010, 10:40:55 AM
http://www.sausalitoartfestival.org/festival_info.aspx?pid=8
Saturday, Sept 4th
12:15-1:45pm - Modern English
2:30-3:45pm - The Fixx
4:30-6:00pm - The Bangles
Sunday, Sept 5th
12:00-1:30pm - Pablo Cruise
2:15-3:45pm - The Tubes
4:30 -6:00pm - Dave Mason
Monday, Sept 6th
12:00-1:15pm - Sons of Champlin
1;45-3:15pm - Mavis Staples
3:45-5:00pm - Jefferson Starship
Post by: sundaygal on July 23, 2010, 11:49:54 AM
The Sausalito Arts Fest, which is like a county fair except without rides and with lots of crappy hotel art, announced their lineup:What?? You mean to tell me you have no interest in buying overpriced handmade candles or stained glass? ;)
http://www.sausalitoartfestival.org/festival_info.aspx?pid=8
Saturday, Sept 4th
12:15-1:45pm - Modern English
2:30-3:45pm - The Fixx
4:30-6:00pm - The Bangles
I'm all about Saturday's line up!!! Thanks for posting this!
Post by: Gazoo on July 24, 2010, 08:15:21 AM
Post by: RGMike on July 26, 2010, 02:40:24 PM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2010/07/26/entertainment/e091120D59.DTL&type=music
Post by: ggould on July 26, 2010, 04:00:37 PM
couldn't've happened to a more annoying band: pigeons shit all over Kings Of Leon!while I'm not a fan of the band, it does sound like a problem the venue should have addressed. I even like pigeons, used to raise them, but in a case like this, it needed to be taken care of.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2010/07/26/entertainment/e091120D59.DTL&type=music
Post by: Wayback on July 27, 2010, 09:59:01 AM
Post by: ggould on July 28, 2010, 09:59:20 PM
Davefish, you mentioned last week that you've never seen Widespread Panic. Here's your chance, they play the Fox Theater Oakland Oct 15-16-17 (pre-sale 7/28, general public tix 8/1). A few years ago I was walking Market St after work and noticed on Warfield marquee they were playing that night, so bought a ticket at box office and walked in. Enjoyed a night of quality jam band, much like Allman Bros, with cool psychedelic light show. Quite a dedicated following of fans. Apparently they're known for not playing the same set twice and pick their set just before going on. Check 'em out. http://www.widespreadpanic.com/ontour.phpI'm a little prejudiced because the bass player is a friend of mine, but I also recommend them. There are many great bands, but this one is one I really felt like I'd like to play in! I can enjoy and appreciate a band without feeling that way. I have not seen them in a while, since Jimmy Herring has replaced their late guitarist, Mike Houser. Jimmy is a fantastic player, and maybe I'll get over there too!
Post by: sundaygal on July 29, 2010, 03:32:08 PM
http://tickets.gamh.com/events/118284/Best-Coast
Post by: Wayback on July 30, 2010, 11:01:03 AM
Favorite new band, Best Coast playing GAMH in October. Holla!Then let's get a group together and go. I see "the minimium age for this event is 6+" :D Coming up at GAMH: Kinky Friedman (tonight), Malo (tomorrow), TomTom Club, Rubinoos.
http://tickets.gamh.com/events/118284/Best-Coast
Post by: sundaygal on July 30, 2010, 03:15:58 PM
Favorite new band, Best Coast playing GAMH in October. Holla!Then let's get a group together and go. I see "the minimium age for this event is 6+" :D Coming up at GAMH: Kinky Friedman (tonight), Malo (tomorrow), TomTom Club, Rubinoos.
http://tickets.gamh.com/events/118284/Best-Coast
I'm totally going to Best Coast! Here's an album review:
http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/14472-crazy-for-you/
Post by: Tinka Cat on August 02, 2010, 01:40:18 PM
btw, do you know the song Little Fluffy Clouds by The Orb? That's Rickie's voice they sampled:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuSkyOpjoVk
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Fluffy_Clouds
Interviewer: "What were the skies like when you were young?"
Jones: "They went on forever – They - When I w- We lived in Arizona, and the skies always had little fluffy clouds in 'em, and, uh... they were long... and clear and... there were lots of stars at night. And, uh, when it would rain, it would all turn - it- They were beautiful, the most beautiful skies as a matter of fact. Um, the sunsets were purple and red and yellow and on fire, and the clouds would catch the colours everywhere. That's uh, neat 'cause I used to look at them all the time, when I was little. You don't see that. You might still see them in the desert."
Post by: sundaygal on August 05, 2010, 03:48:33 PM
http://hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/
Post by: Wayback on August 05, 2010, 04:33:01 PM
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass lineup just announced!Free in Golden Gate Park Oct 1-2-3: The Dukes of September Rhythm Revue featuring Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald & Boz Scaggs, Rosanne Cash, Randy Newman, Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, Kinky Friedman, Steve Earle, Jonathan Richman, Joan Baez, Patty Griffin, Jerry Jeff Walker, Indigo Girls, Gillian Welch, T Bone Burnett, Martin Sexton, Patti Smith, Emmylou Harris, Joe Ely, James McMurtry, Fountains of Wayne, Hot Tuna Electric, Peter Himmelman, Richard Thompson, David Grisman Quintet, many more. Nice!
http://hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/
Post by: Tinka Cat on August 05, 2010, 04:56:51 PM
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass lineup just announced!Free in Golden Gate Park Oct 1-2-3: The Dukes of September Rhythm Revue featuring Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald & Boz Scaggs, Rosanne Cash, Randy Newman, Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, Kinky Friedman, Steve Earle, Jonathan Richman, Joan Baez, Patty Griffin, Jerry Jeff Walker, Indigo Girls, Gillian Welch, T Bone Burnett, Martin Sexton, Patti Smith, Emmylou Harris, Joe Ely, James McMurtry, Fountains of Wayne, Hot Tuna Electric, Peter Himmelman, Richard Thompson, David Grisman Quintet, many more. Nice!
http://hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/
excellent. I'm already having a good time!
Post by: Tinka Cat on August 16, 2010, 01:53:39 PM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/culture/detail?entry_id=70229
Post by: RGMike on August 16, 2010, 02:17:33 PM
was biking by the Outside Blands festival yesterday and I witnessed a bunch of people breaking in, caught some of it on shaky video:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/culture/detail?entry_id=70229
"From now on... this is a free festival!!"
(damn, I'm having a Woodstock flashback, and I wasn't even there...)
Post by: Alicat on August 16, 2010, 09:57:27 PM
was biking by the Outside Blands festival yesterday and I witnessed a bunch of people breaking in, caught some of it on shaky video:;D
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/culture/detail?entry_id=70229
Post by: sundaygal on August 17, 2010, 04:13:44 PM
http://www.gamh.com/artist_pages/nick_elvis_100110.htm
Post by: urth on August 17, 2010, 06:53:42 PM
OMG. Elvis Costello does Nick Lowe and vice versa at Great American Music Hall, October 1st. Gotta go to this one even though tickets are quite spendy.
http://www.gamh.com/artist_pages/nick_elvis_100110.htm
Aaaaccckkk! Drive a stake through my heart! Would be at this in a heartbeat if I still lived anywhere near SF.
Post by: Tinka Cat on August 17, 2010, 09:48:56 PM
OMG. Elvis Costello does Nick Lowe and vice versa at Great American Music Hall, October 1st. Gotta go to this one even though tickets are quite spendy.
http://www.gamh.com/artist_pages/nick_elvis_100110.htm
Aaaaccckkk! Drive a stake through my heart! Would be at this in a heartbeat if I still lived anywhere near SF.
pretty cool. They might share a stage or two the next day, b/c they're both appearing at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass fest. http://www.strictlybluegrass.com/
Post by: Wayback on August 18, 2010, 12:35:06 PM
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on August 18, 2010, 12:46:19 PM
Bob Dylan and band perform Aug 25 at SF's Warfield Theatre. Tix are general admission and will be available at The Warfield box office day of show only. No advance tix available anywhere for this performance. Admission is $60 cash. No credit cards accepted. Box office and doors open at 5:30 pm, with show time at 8 pm. Ticketholders will enter the venue immediately at the time of purchase, one ticket per customer. Line-ups will begin no earlier than noon on day of performance. More info: http://bobdylan.com/tour
I'm going the night before at the Fox in Oaktown.
Post by: Alicat on August 18, 2010, 10:31:38 PM
Bob Dylan and band perform Aug 25 at SF's Warfield Theatre. Tix are general admission and will be available at The Warfield box office day of show only. No advance tix available anywhere for this performance. Admission is $60 cash. No credit cards accepted. Box office and doors open at 5:30 pm, with show time at 8 pm. Ticketholders will enter the venue immediately at the time of purchase, one ticket per customer. Line-ups will begin no earlier than noon on day of performance. More info: http://bobdylan.com/tourInteresting. That pretty much eliminates scalping and slaps Ticketbastard and Live Nation.
Post by: sundaygal on August 19, 2010, 02:20:36 PM
Bob Dylan and band perform Aug 25 at SF's Warfield Theatre. Tix are general admission and will be available at The Warfield box office day of show only. No advance tix available anywhere for this performance. Admission is $60 cash. No credit cards accepted. Box office and doors open at 5:30 pm, with show time at 8 pm. Ticketholders will enter the venue immediately at the time of purchase, one ticket per customer. Line-ups will begin no earlier than noon on day of performance. More info: http://bobdylan.com/tourPlanning on waiting in line for tix. How crazy do you think it's gonna get?
Post by: RGMike on August 19, 2010, 03:51:16 PM
Bob Dylan and band perform Aug 25 at SF's Warfield Theatre. Tix are general admission and will be available at The Warfield box office day of show only. No advance tix available anywhere for this performance. Admission is $60 cash. No credit cards accepted. Box office and doors open at 5:30 pm, with show time at 8 pm. Ticketholders will enter the venue immediately at the time of purchase, one ticket per customer. Line-ups will begin no earlier than noon on day of performance. More info: http://bobdylan.com/tourPlanning on waiting in line for tix. How crazy do you think it's gonna get?
you're young & strong -- you can push all those old hippies outta your way with no trouble. ;)
Post by: sundaygal on August 19, 2010, 04:21:40 PM
Bob Dylan and band perform Aug 25 at SF's Warfield Theatre. Tix are general admission and will be available at The Warfield box office day of show only. No advance tix available anywhere for this performance. Admission is $60 cash. No credit cards accepted. Box office and doors open at 5:30 pm, with show time at 8 pm. Ticketholders will enter the venue immediately at the time of purchase, one ticket per customer. Line-ups will begin no earlier than noon on day of performance. More info: http://bobdylan.com/tourPlanning on waiting in line for tix. How crazy do you think it's gonna get?
you're young & strong -- you can push all those old hippies outta your way with no trouble. ;)
HAHAHAHA True dat!
Post by: Wayback on August 19, 2010, 04:28:41 PM
PA woman turns McCartney autograph into tattoo
WEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) – Call it a signature in very permanent ink. A Pennsylvania woman took a sign to Paul McCartney's show Sunday (8/15) in Philadelphia requesting he autograph her back with a marker. McCartney called Rose Ann Belluso up on stage and obliged, and she decided to make the moment last forever. She had McCartney's signature permanently etched onto her body at Extreme Ink Tattoo Parlor in West Chester. A tattoo artist went over the signature on Monday. Belluso, of Downingtown, says the painful procedure was a no-brainer. She says getting McCartney's autograph was the best experience of her life, behind only the birth of her two sons. It's also her first tattoo.
Post by: Tinka Cat on August 19, 2010, 04:47:26 PM
Good thing I didn't turn Vanilla Ice, Milli Vanilli autographs into tattoos! ;)(http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2010/08/18/ba-ODD_McCartney_0502104960.jpg)
PA woman turns McCartney autograph into tattoo
WEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) – Call it a signature in very permanent ink. A Pennsylvania woman took a sign to Paul McCartney's show Sunday (8/15) in Philadelphia requesting he autograph her back with a marker. McCartney called Rose Ann Belluso up on stage and obliged, and she decided to make the moment last forever. She had McCartney's signature permanently etched onto her body at Extreme Ink Tattoo Parlor in West Chester. A tattoo artist went over the signature on Monday. Belluso, of Downingtown, says the painful procedure was a no-brainer. She says getting McCartney's autograph was the best experience of her life, behind only the birth of her two sons. It's also her first tattoo.
Post by: urth on August 19, 2010, 08:21:01 PM
Bob Dylan and band perform Aug 25 at SF's Warfield Theatre. Tix are general admission and will be available at The Warfield box office day of show only. No advance tix available anywhere for this performance. Admission is $60 cash. No credit cards accepted. Box office and doors open at 5:30 pm, with show time at 8 pm. Ticketholders will enter the venue immediately at the time of purchase, one ticket per customer. Line-ups will begin no earlier than noon on day of performance. More info: http://bobdylan.com/tourPlanning on waiting in line for tix. How crazy do you think it's gonna get?
I'd guess that it might get a little intense right at noon when they allow the line to start forming (if in fact they do enforce that), but once everyone is in place it'll probably be pretty orderly unless someone tries to take cuts (or invites all their friends to join them).
Must say though, these days $60 is not too bad to see a legend. Have fun!
Post by: Wayback on August 20, 2010, 11:59:05 AM
Death plunge onto concert stage. Apparent suicide shocks hundreds of concertgoers at Mountain Winery amphitheater in Saratoga.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/08/20/BA071F0TCS.DTL&tsp=1
Post by: RGMike on August 20, 2010, 12:18:43 PM
Wow, what a terrible thing to witness:
Death plunge onto concert stage. Apparent suicide shocks hundreds of concertgoers at Mountain Winery amphitheater in Saratoga.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/08/20/BA071F0TCS.DTL&tsp=1
don't forget this near-phatal phall by a phellow at a phish phest:
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/horror_leap_at_phish_concert_F0OxnQzSQLV4jmI2G57guJ
Post by: darryl on August 21, 2010, 08:32:58 AM
Wow, what a terrible thing to witness:
Death plunge onto concert stage. Apparent suicide shocks hundreds of concertgoers at Mountain Winery amphitheater in Saratoga.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/08/20/BA071F0TCS.DTL&tsp=1
My wife and I were there. We actually won GA tickets from KFOG.
Worse still, I taped it, although it was probably too tight of a shot to really help the police much. (In my viewfinder I only saw the body fall from what looked like the lighting rig, not from the roof of the winery, which is probably 15-20 foot higher.)
But yeah. Horrible. At my wife's urging, I gave the card to the police. Unfortunately to do so, we were escorted back into the amphitheater (shortly after the fall they asked everyone to exit to the plaza), where we had to sit waiting to be interviewed. From our seats we had a clear view of the tarp-covered body. :-{
And even when we moved to seats where a black curtain they had put up shortly after the fall was supposed to block our view, we were still close enough that the stage lights illuminated the scene.
Bummer, because the show really really great. Number of young kids at the show with their parents.
Post by: urth on August 21, 2010, 10:49:54 AM
Wow, what a terrible thing to witness:
Death plunge onto concert stage. Apparent suicide shocks hundreds of concertgoers at Mountain Winery amphitheater in Saratoga.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/08/20/BA071F0TCS.DTL&tsp=1
My wife and I were there. We actually won GA tickets from KFOG.
Worse still, I taped it, although it was probably too tight of a shot to really help the police much. (In my viewfinder I only saw the body fall from what looked like the lighting rig, not from the roof of the winery, which is probably 15-20 foot higher.)
But yeah. Horrible. At my wife's urging, I gave the card to the police. Unfortunately to do so, we were escorted back into the amphitheater (shortly after the fall they asked everyone to exit to the plaza), where we had to sit waiting to be interviewed. From our seats we had a clear view of the tarp-covered body. :-{
And even when we moved to seats where a black curtain they had put up shortly after the fall was supposed to block our view, we were still close enough that the stage lights illuminated the scene.
Bummer, because the show really really great. Number of young kids at the show with their parents.
Oh man, that's really horrifying. You guys must still be shaken up. I'd guess just about everyone who was there is, to some degree.
Sorry the guy was in that much pain, but what a truly crappy way to end it.
Post by: sundaygal on August 22, 2010, 10:09:17 AM
OMG. Elvis Costello does Nick Lowe and vice versa at Great American Music Hall, October 1st. Gotta go to this one even though tickets are quite spendy.
http://www.gamh.com/artist_pages/nick_elvis_100110.htm
Aaaaccckkk! Drive a stake through my heart! Would be at this in a heartbeat if I still lived anywhere near SF.
Just bought my tickets. I've seen Nick Lowe in concert but haven't seen Elvis. Pretty excited that it's at GAMH too. Love that venue! ;D
Post by: RGMike on August 22, 2010, 10:18:12 AM
OMG. Elvis Costello does Nick Lowe and vice versa at Great American Music Hall, October 1st. Gotta go to this one even though tickets are quite spendy.
http://www.gamh.com/artist_pages/nick_elvis_100110.htm
Aaaaccckkk! Drive a stake through my heart! Would be at this in a heartbeat if I still lived anywhere near SF.
Just bought my tickets. I've seen Nick Lowe in concert but haven't seen Elvis. Pretty excited that it's at GAMH too. Love that venue! ;D
Woo Hoo! I've seen 'em both (separately) over the years but that should be one fabulous evening.
Post by: urth on August 25, 2010, 08:38:09 PM
Post by: urth on August 25, 2010, 08:40:20 PM
OMG. Elvis Costello does Nick Lowe and vice versa at Great American Music Hall, October 1st. Gotta go to this one even though tickets are quite spendy.
http://www.gamh.com/artist_pages/nick_elvis_100110.htm
Aaaaccckkk! Drive a stake through my heart! Would be at this in a heartbeat if I still lived anywhere near SF.
Just bought my tickets. I've seen Nick Lowe in concert but haven't seen Elvis. Pretty excited that it's at GAMH too. Love that venue! ;D
Woo Hoo! I've seen 'em both (separately) over the years but that should be one fabulous evening.
Agreed. I've seen both of them a lot--even together a couple of times (Nick opening for EC, not actually playing together, at least not that I can recall). Both are stellar musicians and troubadours--if I could figure out a way to get down there and get a ticket that wouldn't put me in the poor house, I'd do it in a second.
Post by: sundaygal on August 26, 2010, 07:38:53 AM
The show was amazing. The guitar player looked so familiar and it turned out it was Charlie Sexton (whom I had a crush on in the 80s). Here's the setlist:
Rainy Day Women # 12 & 35
Seńor (Tales Of Yankee Power)
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
Simple Twist Of Fate
Rollin' And Tumblin'
Desolation Row
High Water (for Charlie Patton)
Man In The Long Black Coat
Most Likely You Go Your Way (And I'll Go Mine)
My Wife's Home Town
Highway 61 Revisited
Ain't Talkin'
Thunder On The Mountain
Ballad Of A Thin Man
Jolene
Like A Rolling Stone
Post by: sundaygal on August 26, 2010, 07:41:32 AM
OMG. Elvis Costello does Nick Lowe and vice versa at Great American Music Hall, October 1st. Gotta go to this one even though tickets are quite spendy.
http://www.gamh.com/artist_pages/nick_elvis_100110.htm
Aaaaccckkk! Drive a stake through my heart! Would be at this in a heartbeat if I still lived anywhere near SF.
Just bought my tickets. I've seen Nick Lowe in concert but haven't seen Elvis. Pretty excited that it's at GAMH too. Love that venue! ;D
Woo Hoo! I've seen 'em both (separately) over the years but that should be one fabulous evening.
Agreed. I've seen both of them a lot--even together a couple of times (Nick opening for EC, not actually playing together, at least not that I can recall). Both are stellar musicians and troubadours--if I could figure out a way to get down there and get a ticket that wouldn't put me in the poor house, I'd do it in a second.
They've added a second show that evening due to popular demand. Doors open at 10:30.
Post by: RGMike on August 26, 2010, 07:49:46 AM
Went to the Dylan show at The Warfield last night. Got there at 12 noon and a guy offered to save my space in line, so I came back at 4:30. :)
The show was amazing. The guitar player looked so familiar and it turned out it was Charlie Sexton (whom I had a crush on in the 80s). Here's the setlist:
Rainy Day Women # 12 & 35
Seńor (Tales Of Yankee Power)
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
Simple Twist Of Fate
Rollin' And Tumblin'
Desolation Row
High Water (for Charlie Patton)
Man In The Long Black Coat
Most Likely You Go Your Way (And I'll Go Mine)
My Wife's Home Town
Highway 61 Revisited
Ain't Talkin'
Thunder On The Mountain
Ballad Of A Thin Man
Jolene
Like A Rolling Stone
awesome! I knew we could count on you for a recap!
Post by: RGMike on August 26, 2010, 03:49:14 PM
A friend who works at the Warfield posted on FB an hour or so ago that there were still tickets available for the Dylan show. So either the folks who really wanted to see him all went last night, or Zimmy's not quite as popular as he once was. Or more likely, his core audience isn't as into going out on a Wednesday night as they once were.
analysis on SFGate:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/culture/detail?entry_id=70917
Post by: sundaygal on August 27, 2010, 08:24:48 AM
A friend who works at the Warfield posted on FB an hour or so ago that there were still tickets available for the Dylan show. So either the folks who really wanted to see him all went last night, or Zimmy's not quite as popular as he once was. Or more likely, his core audience isn't as into going out on a Wednesday night as they once were.
analysis on SFGate:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/culture/detail?entry_id=70917
Here's a review of the show:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/08/27/DDLI1F3PK9.DTL
Post by: RGMike on September 03, 2010, 01:21:23 PM
http://sfist.com/2010/09/02/oakland_gay_pride_95.php
Post by: Tinka Cat on September 04, 2010, 10:25:28 AM
I saw the morning show Tonelli, shook his hand, and I got to give Super Producer Sully a hug while my friend snapped a blurry pic of us and before Sully got kicked out of our row and sent back to his own seat. HA.
Post by: Alicat on September 05, 2010, 09:14:14 AM
went to Bone Bash last night. My friend and I had $10 lawn tickets, but I ran into a guy who works at Shoreline and he got us moved to the second row! So we got to see ZZTop from about 10 feet away. wheau heau! I've always wanted to see ZZ -- Billy Gibbons is just fantaz -- so that was pretty cool. They look really old, esp Billy, who is really thin. nice show, but if I had to see back on the lawn w the hoi polloi, it would have been merely ok. rough crowd overall. (Hey, it's the Bone.)SWEET to be up there. Congrats. Up front was not the case for me last night at Shoreline. I was the proud owner of a seat in the back row. 202 row Y. There is no Z. Getting in and out meant climbing over my seat to the walkway. I had 202 row L for the whole AFI show and could see everything. Couldn't see much of anything for Green Day as I moved back to row Y but Green Day rocked. Show ended at 11 and for about the last hour I went out to the open area by the upper bathrooms and sat at a picnic table and watched on the screens out there. Aside from a Dead show, I think this was the most crowded/pack Shoreline show I have ever been to. The lawn looked to be at capacity (they were crushed together!) and I think everyone was having a great time. I didn't see or hear any trouble the whole night. Getting in and out (parking) was also an amazing breeze. I wish I could recap more of what they played but memory fails slightly. I think they both played their whole respective catalogs. Felt like a long show. Green Day had lotsa fun with covers. Beatles (Hey Jude), AC/DC (Highway to Hell), Pink Floyd (?? maybe the did Floyd), Rolling Stones, Who (Baba O'Riley) and others I'm sure. This was heir last North Amer. show and Billie Joe had a great time relating how local they are and proud to be rocking the Bay Area, their home. Made a point of saying this show and the crowd was better than Los Angeles.
I saw the morning show Tonelli, shook his hand, and I got to give Super Producer Sully a hug while my friend snapped a blurry pic of us and before Sully got kicked out of our row and sent back to his own seat. HA.
All in all, a great show. Enjoyed by many generations. I saw a 60ish couple rocking, lots of parents with youngsters and tweens, and just a great variety of others.
Post by: Tinka Cat on September 07, 2010, 11:15:00 AM
Saturday was 80s day, with Modern English, The Fixx and The Bangles. All were fantastic, but I was really impressed with Modern English. I was familiar with only their hit I'll Melt With You, but their other stuff was reminiscent of Echo and the Bunnymen and Wire. They had a hired gun guitarist covered w tats, even on his face, but he was reading music from a stand and often didn't lend much to the mix. he looked interesting though. I guess they're trying him out..?
The Bangles looked really good. Suzanna did the lead vox on September Gurls, Michael Steele has been out of the band for years. The Fixx were fun, although Cy (lead singer) loves to get mystical and do dramatic hand gestures, which made us giggle.
Sunday was old(er) fogey day with Pablo Cruise, The Tubes and Dave Mason. Pablo Cruise, well, they still rock out smoothly. They're pros, their songs are simple and generic, but hey, they had hits. The Tubes were hella fun! Fee did a few costume changes, they did a bunch of favorites (except no Don't Touch Me There, b/c they didn't have a female vocalist). At the appropriate time, I held up a banana b/c I didn't have an apple.
Had to leave early so I missed Dave Mason do Only You Know and I Know or Feelin' Alright -- which I assume he did. He voice sounds good, and he plays guitar really well.
Post by: Wayback on September 07, 2010, 08:12:55 PM
big weekend for live music. In addition to the Bone Bash ROCK SHOW, I attended the Sausalito Arts Fest on Saturday and Sunday. a pleasant sunny, fairly lilly-white experience with some bad art and decent wine. We spoke about it earlier this summer -- did anyone else go .. maybe Sundaygal?Thanks for those reviews! Was it crowded at Sausalito (Summer Night)? Now I wish I went. Saw Pablo Cruise last year at Alameda County Fair, got to talk with all of them after the show, and all signed my booklet from best-of CD. Saw Dave Mason, Tubes years ago. Would have liked to see Bangles and ZZ too!
Saturday was 80s day, with Modern English, The Fixx and The Bangles. All were fantastic, but I was really impressed with Modern English. I was familiar with only their hit I'll Melt With You, but their other stuff was reminiscent of Echo and the Bunnymen and Wire. They had a hired gun guitariust covered w tats, even on his face, but he was reading music from a stand and often didn't lend much to the mix. he looked interesting though. I guess they're trying him out..?
The Bangles looked really good. Suzanna did the lead vox on September Gurls, Michael Steele has been out of the band for years. The Fixx were fun, although Cy (lead singer) loves to get mystical and do dramatic hand gestures. which made us giggle).
Sunday was old(er) fogey day with Pablo Cruise, The Tubes and Dave Mason. Pablo Cruise, well, they still rock out smoothly. They're pros, their songs are simple and generic, but hey, they had hits. The Tubes were hella fun! Fee did a few costume changes, they did a bunch of favorites (except no Don't Touch Me There, b/c they didn't have a female vocalist). At the appropriate time, I held up a banana b/c I didn't have an apple.
Had to leave early so I missed Dave Mason do Only You Know and I Know or Feelin' Alright -- which I assume he did. He voice sounds good, and he plays guitar really well.
Post by: radical347 on September 09, 2010, 09:05:04 AM
Post by: RGMike on September 09, 2010, 09:16:19 AM
Just won David Gray (and Ray LaMontagne :-\ Although, maybe I'll turn into a fan of RL too once I see him live!) tickets for tomorrow. And all I had to do was mention the name of David Gray's latest album. Thanks KFOG!!! :D
Woo Hoo! Congrats. I liked Gray once upon a time, tho' his recent overplayed-on-KFOG stuff annoys me ("you don't have to turn the sound up/girl I want you from the ground up"? WTF does that even MEAN?) But i do love that current LaMontagne tune, with its echoes of Joni.
Post by: radical347 on September 09, 2010, 09:39:54 AM
Just won David Gray (and Ray LaMontagne :-\ Although, maybe I'll turn into a fan of RL too once I see him live!) tickets for tomorrow. And all I had to do was mention the name of David Gray's latest album. Thanks KFOG!!! :D
Woo Hoo! Congrats. I liked Gray once upon a time, tho' his recent overplayed-on-KFOG stuff annoys me ("you don't have to turn the sound up/girl I want you from the ground up"? WTF does that even MEAN?) But i do love that current LaMontagne tune, with its echoes of Joni.
Thanks ;D I agree, his later stuff hasn't been the greatest. But I loved Sell Sell Sell, White Ladder, A New Day at Midnight, and Life in Slow Motion. He was mighty good last time I saw him too. (about 4 years ago)
Post by: Gazoo on September 09, 2010, 10:04:23 AM
Just won David Gray (and Ray LaMontagne :-\ Although, maybe I'll turn into a fan of RL too once I see him live!) tickets for tomorrow. And all I had to do was mention the name of David Gray's latest album. Thanks KFOG!!! :D
Congrats! Well done!
Post by: urth on September 09, 2010, 10:12:51 AM
("you don't have to turn the sound up/girl I want you from the ground up"? WTF does that even MEAN?)
I'm guessing it's just a convenient rhyme.
Post by: radical347 on September 09, 2010, 10:51:02 AM
Quote from: Gazoo
Congrats! Well done!
Thanks! :)
("you don't have to turn the sound up/girl I want you from the ground up"? WTF does that even MEAN?)
I'm guessing it's just a convenient rhyme.
Oh, no doubt about it. Convenient rhymes don't have to be ridiculous though. :\
Post by: Tinka Cat on September 09, 2010, 11:28:32 AM
Just won David Gray (and Ray LaMontagne :-\ Although, maybe I'll turn into a fan of RL too once I see him live!) tickets for tomorrow. And all I had to do was mention the name of David Gray's latest album. Thanks KFOG!!! :D
Woo Hoo! Congrats. I liked Gray once upon a time, tho' his recent overplayed-on-KFOG stuff annoys me ("you don't have to turn the sound up/girl I want you from the ground up"? WTF does that even MEAN?) But i do love that current LaMontagne tune, with its echoes of Joni.
congratulations Rad.. I like that latest RL tune, too, the one that contains the lyrics "angry young man... making a stand" or something. Reminds me of Neil Young.
Post by: Alicat on September 09, 2010, 11:59:45 PM
Just won David Gray (and Ray LaMontagne :-\ Although, maybe I'll turn into a fan of RL too once I see him live!) tickets for tomorrow. And all I had to do was mention the name of David Gray's latest album. Thanks KFOG!!! :DCongrats.
Post by: radical347 on September 12, 2010, 05:35:07 PM
The concert was def. a good time. Tift Merritt was the pre-opener, she looked & sounded like pretty generic Americana. She wasn't bad but I couldn't get into her music. She only played for about 20 min though.
Re: Ray LaMontagne. No complaints about his performance! I thought his band (the Pariah Dogs?) had very good chemistry & he did make singing and playing the guitar seem effortless. I did appreciate the music more seeing him live. The songwriting on the other hand...still not a fan of his stream of consciousness, half-baked lyrics. It's as if they're incomplete (and, to a degree, so's his music). I can see how that can be appealing, though & do see why many of you like him. I also get the Joni Mitchell comparison (which also might explain why I don't like him -- never been a fan of Joni. To borrow a term, "whiny caterwauling," anyone? ;) )
David Gray was a rock star. Band of 6 dudes wearing fancy suits, playing cool-looking instruments, well done lighting, and jumping all over the place. (He did try too hard to rock out to the first few songs though, esp. 'Sail Away' ::) ) Still sounded great, though. (And no Mike, he didn't play the 'ground up' song ;) ) In fact, he didn't play a lot of his recent stuff, or anything off of the new B-sides release "Foundling" which was fine with me. It seemed to be more of a greatest-hits type gig, saving the best three for last (pre-encore): Be Mine, Babylon, & Please Forgive Me. "Be Mine" was spectacular and confirmed my thoughts that, while not my favorite single by him (I'd rank it middle-of-the-pack) it really should have been his biggest hit; unfortunately ATO totally bungled the order of release of singles with from "A New Day at Midnight" (which, to my disappointment, was underrepresented at this show) He did the same thing with "Babylon" as last time I saw him, which was make the audience yell "if you want it, come & get it" before playing. He ended the show (pre-encore) with "Please Forgive Me" & an additional (and much appropriately-placed) spotlight was on the drummer.
Set list: (Didn't write down & look up Tift Merritt's, hope nobody's too disappointed about that ;) )
Ray LaMontagne:
1. For the Summer
2. New York City's Killing Me
3. Forever My Friend
4. Let It Be Me
5. Beg Steal or Borrow
6. Repo Man
7. Jolene
8. Old Before Your Time
9. Hold You In My Arms
10. God Willin' & the Creek Don't Rise
11. Like Rock N Roll
12. Henry Nearly Killed Me (It's a Shame)
Encore:
13. Trouble
14. You Are the Best Thing
(This was actually the one thing that bothered me about his set - he has 5 singles, he played 4 of them, but two were the two encore songs. IMO it's not good form to play your songs that everyone knows as the encore songs, unless you have enough to fill your set pre-encore with them. )
David Gray:
1. Draw the Line
2. Fugitive
3. Sail Away
4. The One I Love
5. Now and Always
6. Say Hello Wave Goodbye
7. This Year's Love
8. Jackdaw
9. Be Mine
10. Babylon
11. Please Forgive Me
Encore:
12. Shine
13. Nemesis
14. All I Want is You (w/ Ray LaMontagne, U2 cover)
Post by: Wayback on September 12, 2010, 08:25:12 PM
Saturday lineup:
Buffalo Springfield reunion (Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Richie Furay, Jim Messina)
Pearl Jam
Elvis Costello
Merle Haggard & Kris Kristofferson
Modest Mouse
Grizzly Bear
Sunday Lineup:
Buffalo Springfield
Pearl Jam
Elton John & Leon Russell
Elvis Costello
John Mellencamp
Jeff Bridges & Ralph Stanley
Merle Haggard & Kris Kristofferson
Modest Mouse
Grizzly Bear
http://www.examiner.com/bob-dylan-in-national/rumor-neil-young-s-bridge-benefit-2010-to-include-buffalo-springfield-plus-friends-of-bob-dylan
Post by: urth on September 12, 2010, 11:36:29 PM
Check out the lineup for this year's Bridge School Benefit Concert, Oct 23-24 at Shoreline (official announcement Monday):
Saturday lineup:
Buffalo Springfield reunion (Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Richie Furay, Jim Messina)
Pearl Jam
Elvis Costello
Merle Haggard & Kris Kristofferson
Modest Mouse
Grizzly Bear
Sunday Lineup:
Buffalo Springfield
Pearl Jam
Elton John & Leon Russell
Elvis Costello
John Mellencamp
Jeff Bridges & Ralph Stanley
Merle Haggard & Kris Kristofferson
Modest Mouse
Grizzly Bear
http://www.examiner.com/bob-dylan-in-national/rumor-neil-young-s-bridge-benefit-2010-to-include-buffalo-springfield-plus-friends-of-bob-dylan
Holy crap--are you freakin' kidding me? Buffalo Springfield? Now there's one not too many people expected. That'll pack 'em in. EC and Merle & Kris are not too shabby either. But is seeing Elton & Leon Russell fair payback for having to hear John Boyscoutcamp and Pearl Jam in the same show? And will they add to the Saturday lineup to balance it out or just let everyone play longer? Right now Sunday seems to be a no-brainer.
Post by: Wayback on September 13, 2010, 07:27:00 AM
Yes, just announced, add to Sat lineup: Jackson Browne & David Lindley, Billy Idol, Lucinda Williams! Tix on sale this Sunday.Check out the lineup for this year's Bridge School Benefit Concert, Oct 23-24 at Shoreline (official announcement Monday):
Saturday lineup:
Buffalo Springfield reunion (Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Richie Furay, Jim Messina)
Pearl Jam
Elvis Costello
Merle Haggard & Kris Kristofferson
Modest Mouse
Grizzly Bear
Sunday Lineup:
Buffalo Springfield
Pearl Jam
Elton John & Leon Russell
Elvis Costello
John Mellencamp
Jeff Bridges & Ralph Stanley
Merle Haggard & Kris Kristofferson
Modest Mouse
Grizzly Bear
http://www.examiner.com/bob-dylan-in-national/rumor-neil-young-s-bridge-benefit-2010-to-include-buffalo-springfield-plus-friends-of-bob-dylan
Holy crap--are you freakin' kidding me? Buffalo Springfield? Now there's one not too many people expected. That'll pack 'em in. EC and Merle & Kris are not too shabby either. But is seeing Elton & Leon Russell fair payback for having to hear John Boyscoutcamp and Pearl Jam in the same show? And will they add to the Saturday lineup to balance it out or just let everyone play longer? Right now Sunday seems to be a no-brainer.
Post by: Alicat on September 13, 2010, 08:53:48 AM
Holy Gawd. Must go both days. Gaz, you going to fly out and go with me again?Yes, just announced, add to Sat lineup: Jackson Browne & David Lindley, Billy Idol, Lucinda Williams! Tix on sale this Sunday.Check out the lineup for this year's Bridge School Benefit Concert, Oct 23-24 at Shoreline (official announcement Monday):
Saturday lineup:
Buffalo Springfield reunion (Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Richie Furay, Jim Messina)
Pearl Jam
Elvis Costello
Merle Haggard & Kris Kristofferson
Modest Mouse
Grizzly Bear
Sunday Lineup:
Buffalo Springfield
Pearl Jam
Elton John & Leon Russell
Elvis Costello
John Mellencamp
Jeff Bridges & Ralph Stanley
Merle Haggard & Kris Kristofferson
Modest Mouse
Grizzly Bear
http://www.examiner.com/bob-dylan-in-national/rumor-neil-young-s-bridge-benefit-2010-to-include-buffalo-springfield-plus-friends-of-bob-dylan
Holy crap--are you freakin' kidding me? Buffalo Springfield? Now there's one not too many people expected. That'll pack 'em in. EC and Merle & Kris are not too shabby either. But is seeing Elton & Leon Russell fair payback for having to hear John Boyscoutcamp and Pearl Jam in the same show? And will they add to the Saturday lineup to balance it out or just let everyone play longer? Right now Sunday seems to be a no-brainer.
Post by: Gazoo on September 13, 2010, 10:00:12 AM
Holy Gawd. Must go both days. Gaz, you going to fly out and go with me again?Yes, just announced, add to Sat lineup: Jackson Browne & David Lindley, Billy Idol, Lucinda Williams! Tix on sale this Sunday.Check out the lineup for this year's Bridge School Benefit Concert, Oct 23-24 at Shoreline (official announcement Monday):
Saturday lineup:
Buffalo Springfield reunion (Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Richie Furay, Jim Messina)
Pearl Jam
Elvis Costello
Merle Haggard & Kris Kristofferson
Modest Mouse
Grizzly Bear
Sunday Lineup:
Buffalo Springfield
Pearl Jam
Elton John & Leon Russell
Elvis Costello
John Mellencamp
Jeff Bridges & Ralph Stanley
Merle Haggard & Kris Kristofferson
Modest Mouse
Grizzly Bear
http://www.examiner.com/bob-dylan-in-national/rumor-neil-young-s-bridge-benefit-2010-to-include-buffalo-springfield-plus-friends-of-bob-dylan
Holy crap--are you freakin' kidding me? Buffalo Springfield? Now there's one not too many people expected. That'll pack 'em in. EC and Merle & Kris are not too shabby either. But is seeing Elton & Leon Russell fair payback for having to hear John Boyscoutcamp and Pearl Jam in the same show? And will they add to the Saturday lineup to balance it out or just let everyone play longer? Right now Sunday seems to be a no-brainer.
Wow, would I love to. But if I did, it'd be a very short trip, as I've depleted most of my vaca time for the year. I will seriously look into it, though - last year's show was one of the best days ever.
Post by: Wayback on September 13, 2010, 03:35:04 PM
Lineup for this year's Bridge School Benefit Concert, Oct 23-24 at Shoreline:Articles with details: http://www.mercurynews.com/music/ci_16065005
Saturday lineup:
Buffalo Springfield reunion (Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Richie Furay, Jim Messina)
Pearl Jam
Jackson Browne & David Lindley
Elvis Costello
Billy Idol
Merle Haggard & Kris Kristofferson
Lucinda Williams
Modest Mouse
Grizzly Bear
Sunday Lineup:
Buffalo Springfield
Pearl Jam
Elton John & Leon Russell
Elvis Costello
John Mellencamp
Jeff Bridges & Ralph Stanley
Merle Haggard & Kris Kristofferson
Modest Mouse
Grizzly Bear
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/17386/202900
Post by: urth on September 13, 2010, 07:04:36 PM
Lineup for this year's Bridge School Benefit Concert, Oct 23-24 at Shoreline:Articles with details: http://www.mercurynews.com/music/ci_16065005
Saturday lineup:
Buffalo Springfield reunion (Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Richie Furay, Jim Messina)
Pearl Jam
Jackson Browne & David Lindley
Elvis Costello
Billy Idol
Merle Haggard & Kris Kristofferson
Lucinda Williams
Modest Mouse
Grizzly Bear
Sunday Lineup:
Buffalo Springfield
Pearl Jam
Elton John & Leon Russell
Elvis Costello
John Mellencamp
Jeff Bridges & Ralph Stanley
Merle Haggard & Kris Kristofferson
Modest Mouse
Grizzly Bear
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/17386/202900
A number of the artists listed in the above Sunday lineup are actually playing together as part of T-Bone Burnett's Speaking Clock Revue.
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T-Bone Burnett's Speaking Clock Revue featuring Elton John, Leon Russell, Elvis Costello, Ralph Stanley, Neko Case and Jeff Bridges
Post by: ggould on September 13, 2010, 08:00:16 PM
Check out the lineup for this year's Bridge School Benefit Concert, Oct 23-24 at Shoreline (official announcement Monday):Well, I never got to see them, I went to the concert pictured below, but the band had broken up in between the time the poster was made and the date of the show!
Saturday lineup:
Buffalo Springfield reunion (Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Richie Furay, Jim Messina)
(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/89222/001_big.jpg)
Post by: Wayback on September 15, 2010, 07:36:33 AM
http://www.bridgeschool.org/events/concert.php
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLglzo0zJ9s
Post by: Alicat on September 19, 2010, 10:27:40 AM
Post by: Tinka Cat on September 28, 2010, 08:52:04 AM
http://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/
Fri Oct 1 (10:30am - Noon & 2pm - 7pm)
The morning (10:30 - noon) on Star stage is a special educational program for local schools (and the general public) as part of the Daniel Pearl Foundation Music Days. The afternoon (2pm - 7pm) features selected artists on Banjo, Rooster and Arrows stages.
Star Stage
* 10:30am P.M.W.
* 11:30am MC Hammer
Banjo Stage
* 2:00pm The Ebony Hillbillies
* 3:00pm Blue Highway
* 4:05pm Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys
* 5:45pm The Dukes of September Rhythm Revue (Feat. Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald & Boz Scaggs)
Arrow Stage
* 2:00pm The Waybacks w/ Sarah Dugas of The Duhks
* 3:05pm 7 Walkers Feat. Bill Kreutzmann, George Porter, Jr. , Papa Mali and Matt Hubbard
* 4:30pm Sarah Lee & Johnny
* 5:45pm the subdudes
Rooster Stage
* 1:45pm Jerry Douglas w/ Omar Hakim & Viktor Krauss
* 2:45pm Patty Griffin
* 4:00pm Jenny & Johnny Feat. Jenny Lewis & Jonathan Rice
* 5:45pm T Bone Burnett Feat. Punch Brothers & Special Guests Karen Elson and The Secret Sisters
Sat Oct 2 (11:00am - 7:00pm)
Banjo Stage
* 11:00am Laurie Lewis & The Right Hands
* 12:00pm Dry Branch Fire Squad
* 12:55pm Carolina Chocolate Drops
* 2:00pm Joan Baez
* 3:15pm David Grisman Quintet
* 4:20pm Gillian Welch
* 5:45pm Steve Earle & The Dukes
Rooster Stage
* 12:05pm Jonathan Richman Feat. Tommy Larkins
* 1:15pm Guy Clark & Verlon Thompson
* 2:30pm Songwriter Circle with Steve Earle, Robert Earl Keen, John Doe & David Olney
* 4:15pm Buddy Miller
* 5:45pm Robert Earl Keen
Star Stage
* 11:00am Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
* 12:45pm Hot Tuna Electric
* 2:30pm Conor Oberst
* 4:40pm Bonnie "Prince" Billy & The Cairo Gang
Towers Of Gold Stage
* 11:45am Jon Langford & Skull Orchard
* 1:35pm Fountains of Wayne
* 3:30pm Richard Thompson
* 5:40pm Jackie Greene
Arrow Stage
* 11:00am Kelly Willis
* 12:10pm The Band of Heathens
* 1:25pm Carolyn Wonderland
* 2:35pm Kinky Friedman
* 3:55pm Jerry Jeff Walker
* 5:20 The Flatlanders feat. Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore & Butch Hancock
Porch Stage
* 11:00am The Wronglers
* 12:00pm David Olney with Sergio Webb
* 1:05pm Exene
* 2:10pm Margot Leverett & The Klezmer Mountain Boys
* 3:05pm Skip Gorman
* 4:05pm Holly Golightly & The Brokeoffs
* 5:05pm The Magnolia Sisters
* 6:00pm Evie Ladin Band
Sun Oct 3 (11am - 7pm)
Banjo Stage
* 11:15am Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band
* 12:35pm Hazel Dickens
* 1:45pm Earl Scruggs
* 3:00pm Doc Watson & David Holt
* 4:20pm The Del McCoury Band
* 5:45pm Emmylou Harris
Rooster Stage
* 11:00am Kevin Welch & Kieran Kane & Fats Kaplin
* 11:55am Peter Himmelman
* 1:00pm Indigo Girls
* 2:10pm Dave Alvin & The Guilty Women
* 3:25pm Rosanne Cash
* 4:40pm Nick Lowe & His Band
* 5:55pm Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
Star Stage
* 11:40am Martin Sexton
* 1:15pm Umphrey's McGee
* 3:05pm Elvis Costello and The Sugarcanes
* 5:20pm Mondo Cane
Towers of Gold Stage
* 11:00am Lucero
* 12:25pm James McMurtry
* 2:05pm Randy Newman
* 4:10pm Patti Smith
Arrow Stage
* 11:00am The Felice Brothers
* 12:15pm Moonalice
* 1:30pm Railroad Earth
* 2:55pm Keller & The Keels
* 4:20pm Yonder Mountain String Band
* 5:45pm The Avett Brothers
Porch Stage
* 11:00am Marchforth Marching Band
* 11:50am Citigrass
* 12:40pm Heidi Clare & AtaGallop
* 1:40pm Shelby Lynne & Allison Moorer
* 2:45pm Nathaniel Rateliff
* 3:45pm Basia Bulat
* 4:35pm Kate Gaffney
* 5:35pm Wendy Bird
* 6:25pm Anderson Family Bluegrass
Post by: sundaygal on October 02, 2010, 08:40:46 AM
They sounded great - and ended up singing back up while the other one was singing lead. Bob Andrews - their veteran keyboard player sang on I Love The Sound Of Breaking Glass.
Too bad everybody in the crowd decided that they wanted to take photos and shoot video during the whole show. One or two pics, OK, but come on - live in the moment people!
Here's the setlist for the early show:
01. Here Comes The Weekend - Elvis Costello & Nick Lowe
02. When I Write The Book - Elvis Costello
03. Home Is Anywhere You Hang Your Head - Nick Lowe
04. Don't Lose Your Grip On Love - Elvis Costello
05. Mystery Dance - Nick Lowe
06. I Trained Her To Love Me - Elvis Costello
07. Poisoned Rose - Nick Lowe
08. I Love The Sound Of Breaking Glass - Bob Andrews
09. Oliver's Army - Nick Lowe
10. I'm A Mess - Elvis Costello
11. Alison - Nick Lowe
12. Cruel To Be Kind - Elvis Costello
Interlude
13. Accidents Will Happen - instrumental (saxophone solo)
14. Lover Don't Go - Austin de Lone
15. Indoor Fireworks - Nick Lowe
16. What's Shakin' On The Hill - Elvis Costello
17. Love My Baby Now - Nick Lowe
18. Monkey To Man - Bill Kirchen
19. Heart Of The City - Elvis Costello & Nick Lowe
Encore
20. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? - Elvis Costello & Nick Lowe
Post by: sundaygal on October 02, 2010, 11:46:43 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUmIOqTDdgM&feature=player_embedded
Post by: ggould on October 02, 2010, 08:49:08 PM
18. Monkey To Man - Bill Kirchen
Did Bill play in the band all night? He's awesome.
Post by: Tinka Cat on October 02, 2010, 09:24:13 PM
18. Monkey To Man - Bill Kirchen
Did Bill play in the band all night? He's awesome.
that sounds like a great show at GAMH. Nick sounded wonderful in that clip. I just came back from Hardly Strictly and Bill Kirchen showed up to play a couple tunes w the Flatlanders (Jimmie Dale Gillmore, joe Ely and Butch Hancock). Kirchen can sure work that telecaster.
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Post by: sundaygal on October 02, 2010, 09:46:26 PM
18. Monkey To Man - Bill Kirchen
Did Bill play in the band all night? He's awesome.
Pretty sure he played the whole night - EC and NL were mostly playing rhythm. I hadn't heard of him until last night. He really was fabulous - I love a twangy lead! :)
Post by: RGMike on October 02, 2010, 11:10:18 PM
18. Monkey To Man - Bill Kirchen
Did Bill play in the band all night? He's awesome.
Pretty sure he played the whole night - EC and NL were mostly playing rhythm. I hadn't heard of him until last night. He really was fabulous - I love a twangy lead! :)
He was an original member of Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen (that's him playing lead on "Hot Rod Lincoln").
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Kirchen
Post by: ggould on October 03, 2010, 03:57:40 PM
Bill's live version of Hot Rod Lincoln is a tour de force. He deftly imitates almost every famous guitar style brilliantly.
18. Monkey To Man - Bill Kirchen
Did Bill play in the band all night? He's awesome.
Pretty sure he played the whole night - EC and NL were mostly playing rhythm. I hadn't heard of him until last night. He really was fabulous - I love a twangy lead! :)
He was an original member of Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen (that's him playing lead on "Hot Rod Lincoln").
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Kirchen
Post by: radical347 on October 07, 2010, 12:44:38 PM
:)
The Dukes of September Rhythm Review ft. Boz Scaggs, Michael McDonald, & Donald Fagen: Yes, AC Lite music, but wow, this was easily a $100+ show. Perfect in every way, great music, great sound, great production, overall great performance. Kudos to them for playing "I Keep Forgettin'" & "Lowdown."
Richard Thompson
Peter Himmelman, despite missing all but the last song. I came up here an hour early just so I'd be able to find parking and get there on time, and it took me an hour and a half!!! >:(. Fortunately I was able to make it to his very last song, "Mission of My Soul," which was spectacular in every way. Wish I would have been able to see the rest -- does anyone know if he played "The Discipline of Rain"?
Patti Smith
Randy Newman
Conor Oberst: Seeing as he's so mondo with the hipsters I was fully expecting this native of my state (:P) to be entirely overrated, however I was pleasantly surprised.
The Avett Brothers: Similar to the above, I was fully expecting them to be overrated as I know they have quite the following but all I've heard from them up to this point are their radio singles. "I & Love & You" is one of the most grating songs (not to mention titles) of the year & "Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of Promise" didn't help their case much. However, now I realize it's a textbook example of a sellout album; they have earlier material all of which is quite good & gave one heck of a performance (especially liked their jumping cello player); everything they played off of their latest album, on the other hand, was crap.
Steve Earle & The Dukes: Seemed a bit lethargic at first, but showed stamina. Loved hearing "Jerusalem."
Sarah Lee & Johnny: Have not heard of them, but I liked their accessible folksy sound.
Fountains of Wayne: On the dividing line between ' :)' and ' :-\' but they get bumped up for playing "Someone to Love" & "Stacy's Mom," bonus points since they weren't too cool for the latter (as artists like these sometimes are with their big hit.)
:-\
Elvis Costello & the Sugarcanes: Maybe I was just annoyed that I could barely see the tops of their heads, and maybe I was annoyed that he didn't play any of his recognizable songs (at least not during the last ~50 minutes, as I was @ Keller for the first 20) but I thought they were just ok.
Keller & the Keels: I do respect Keller's talent a lot, but felt that his covers project did not live up to its full potential. "Rehab" was good as that essentially is a country-bluegrass song, but his remake of "Pepper" was just...flat. And it could have been not flat. Then he lost me @ the Grateful Dead cover.
James McMurtry: Performance wise he was fine, but he's here primarily for poor song selection. I missed the first 15 minutes as I was @ the end of P. Himmelman, but over half of the remaining 35 minutes were taken up by the seemingly obligatory (but totally unnecessary) jam-type song followed by an even more unnecessary 10-minute ballad. We didn't even get "Painting By Numbers," "Where's Johnny," "Talking at the Texaco," "Just Us Kids," or "Bad Enough," unless he played at least three of those in the first 15 minutes. At least when I came by he was playing the next best, which was "Hurricane Party."
Jenny & Johnny: I've never seen the appeal in any of her incarnations: Rilo Kiley, Jenny Lewis, Jenny Lewis & the Watson Twins, and now Jenny & Johnny. She's not horrible, but she's just so incredibly average. Her music is what happens when people who know how to play instruments and use the English language, but aren't prodigies at either, decide to pick up a guitar & start singing. Seeing her live confirmed this, rather than made me a fan as it did with Conor Oberst. The description stated "This is not a Rilo Kiley, Jenny Lewis, or Johnny album...it's Jenny & Johnny." Coulda fooled me.
Mondo Cane: Ehh...I tried to like it. It worked quite well for the first 10 minutes, but then it just became too ridiculous.
::) (Not that I can complain too much, since it was free, but...)
Patty Griffin: What a disappointment. I love her for her lyrics, and here she comes on doing a bunch of gospel covers!!! To be fair, her covers were competent...but why torture us with merely competent covers when she could have delighted us with her brilliant originals. No "Rain" or "Kite". :(
T-Bone Burnett ft. The Punch Bros & Secret Sisters: Sorry, but when the billing is T-Bone Burnett ft. yada yada[/u] & the short bio in the program is primarily about T-Bone Burnett, I expect T-Bone Burnett to be the focus of this set. Not the Punch Brothers or the Secret Sisters. T-Bone appeared like twice. Yes, the Punch Brothers were good, but couldn't make up for false advertising & by themselves did not deserve to be in the headlining time slot.
Post by: RGMike on October 07, 2010, 12:55:47 PM
Keller & the Keels: I do respect Keller's talent a lot, but felt that his covers project did not live up to its full potential. "Rehab" was good as that essentially is a country-bluegrass song, but his remake of "Pepper" was just...flat. And it could have been not flat. Then he lost me @ the Grateful Dead cover.
Keller, as in Keller Williams? Now there's someone I cannot stand, based on the brief period some years back when KFOG was giving him a big push. I found him quite cringe-worthy and was glad when they gave up on him.
Post by: radical347 on October 07, 2010, 01:06:08 PM
Keller & the Keels: I do respect Keller's talent a lot, but felt that his covers project did not live up to its full potential. "Rehab" was good as that essentially is a country-bluegrass song, but his remake of "Pepper" was just...flat. And it could have been not flat. Then he lost me @ the Grateful Dead cover.
Keller, as in Keller Williams? Now there's someone I cannot stand, based on the brief period some years back when KFOG was giving him a big push. I found him quite cringe-worthy and was glad when they gave up on him.
Yeah, that's him. I love his fingerwork on the guitar. He can be amazing live imo, though I do see how it wouldn't translate to the radio, esp. since some of his songs are pretty silly.
Post by: RGMike on October 07, 2010, 01:16:01 PM
Keller & the Keels: I do respect Keller's talent a lot, but felt that his covers project did not live up to its full potential. "Rehab" was good as that essentially is a country-bluegrass song, but his remake of "Pepper" was just...flat. And it could have been not flat. Then he lost me @ the Grateful Dead cover.
Keller, as in Keller Williams? Now there's someone I cannot stand, based on the brief period some years back when KFOG was giving him a big push. I found him quite cringe-worthy and was glad when they gave up on him.
Yeah, that's him. I love his fingerwork on the guitar. He can be amazing live imo, though I do see how it wouldn't translate to the radio, esp. since some of his songs are pretty silly.
indeed. I can't even remember the name of the song KFOg played to death but it was very... cutesy. Very "look at me, I'm a white hipster doofus using black slang".
Post by: sundaygal on October 07, 2010, 02:10:27 PM
Did I just land on the LOST island and it's 1992??? ;)
Post by: urth on October 07, 2010, 09:23:49 PM
Teenage Fanclub are playing GAMH next Tuesday. Grant Lee Buffalo are playing there in January and The Mother Hips are playing in December.
Did I just land on the LOST island and it's 1992??? ;)
Do NOT miss Teenage Fanclub. Scottish power pop at its finest, from the band that invented it. Grant Lee Buffalo? I had no idea they'd reformed. As for Mother Hips, to my knowledge they've never gone away despite many threats to the contrary.
Post by: sundaygal on October 08, 2010, 06:16:37 AM
Teenage Fanclub are playing GAMH next Tuesday. Grant Lee Buffalo are playing there in January and The Mother Hips are playing in December.
Did I just land on the LOST island and it's 1992??? ;)
Do NOT miss Teenage Fanclub. Scottish power pop at its finest, from the band that invented it.
Which reminds me - I've got to request Star Sign the next time 1991 comes along. :)
All these bands are doing "albums in their entirety" tours lately. Saw the Pixies earlier this year play Doolittle (brilliant, btw) and just bought tickets to see Weezer perform their Blue Album in November. The rumor is Primal Scream wants to tour Screamadelica (which I saw the first time around in '92 at the Warfield) and Jesus and Mary Chain may tour Psychocandy. I'm all for these Gen-X revivals!!! Bring IT!
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on October 08, 2010, 09:07:49 AM
All these bands are doing "albums in their entirety" tours lately.
On a different note, Zappa Plays Zappa is doing Apostrophe December 1, at the Warfield (Frank's 70th b'day).
Post by: Tinka Cat on October 18, 2010, 11:47:34 PM
http://www.aquariusrecords.org/
Whoo-hoo!
As previously announced, we have tickets available here at the store, $10 each, and they've been selling briskly.
You can also order them online from TicketWeb (there's a $2.25 service fee though):
http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=3264155
Post by: sundaygal on October 19, 2010, 06:39:10 AM
Sundaygal (and others) may want to head to cafe du Nord on Oct 25 to see Best Coast and five other bands ... All for ten bucks. It's Aquarius records' 40th birthday party shebangOoo...thanks for the heads up! I'm gonna see them at GAMH. Tickets were only $15 - a freakin' bargain considering I shelled out $125 to see Elvis Costello & Nick Lowe. :)
http://www.aquariusrecords.org/
Whoo-hoo!
As previously announced, we have tickets available here at the store, $10 each, and they've been selling briskly.
You can also order them online from TicketWeb (there's a $2.25 service fee though):
http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=3264155
Post by: Wayback on October 22, 2010, 10:20:00 AM
http://www.mercurynews.com/entertainment/ci_16370464
"Hey, what's that sound? Why, that would be the reunited Buffalo Springfield, getting ready to perform its first public shows in more than 40 years. The legendary group, led by the Bay Area's own Neil Young, will headline the Bridge School Benefit concerts on Saturday and Sunday at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View..."
Post by: Gazoo on October 23, 2010, 08:24:43 AM
Wonder if the rain will impact this weekend's annual Bridge School Benefit? Also on the bill: Buffalo Springfield, Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne, Elton John & Leon Russell, Billy Idol, Pearl Jam, Merle Haggard & Kris Kristofferson, more. Article in today's local paper:
http://www.mercurynews.com/entertainment/ci_16370464
"Hey, what's that sound? Why, that would be the reunited Buffalo Springfield, getting ready to perform its first public shows in more than 40 years. The legendary group, led by the Bay Area's own Neil Young, will headline the Bridge School Benefit concerts on Saturday and Sunday at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View..."
I cannot believe it's been a year already since my experience of last year's BSB with Ali and her family.
Post by: Alicat on October 24, 2010, 11:10:08 AM
Wish you could have been there last night. I tried texting you something but was impaired and not sure how coherent it was. I want to say this was the best line up ever and I have been there for the past dozen years. Beautiful Sugar Mountain and Comes a Time to start. Merle was out ill so Kris and Elvis both had Emmylou perform with them which was spectacular. She is amazing. I should have made notes about who played what because it is now a blur. I'll look online. LOVED Kris. Elvis also amazing. I yearned to hear Alison as this was my first time seeing Elvis. He did not comply but did not disappoint. Eddie Vedder blew me away. He always performs so well. He celebrated that it was 20 years ago they had their first gig and thanked Uncle Neil for his support. He also said after seeing the old guys still performing that he realizes he is not even halfway through his career. He played about 5 songs, covered Patti Smith and then brought Neil out to perform Neils new song Walk with Me. I almost forgot BillyIdol. I was dancing to his second song when the Giants WON and a small outburst of World Series fever swept the crowd. Neil asked for NO TV coverage of the game but the emcees gave updates between sets and there was radio and phone coverage everywhere. Met GREAT people there. Met a few Pearl Jam folks who travel from PA to see Eddie everywhere.Wonder if the rain will impact this weekend's annual Bridge School Benefit? Also on the bill: Buffalo Springfield, Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne, Elton John & Leon Russell, Billy Idol, Pearl Jam, Merle Haggard & Kris Kristofferson, more. Article in today's local paper:
http://www.mercurynews.com/entertainment/ci_16370464
"Hey, what's that sound? Why, that would be the reunited Buffalo Springfield, getting ready to perform its first public shows in more than 40 years. The legendary group, led by the Bay Area's own Neil Young, will headline the Bridge School Benefit concerts on Saturday and Sunday at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View..."
I cannot believe it's been a year already since my experience of last year's BSB with Ali and her family.
Buffalo Springfield was amazing too. Neil looked so happy and played his ass off. Stephen Stills was spectacular. A true OMG show. Hard to believe I was seeing and hearing what I was.
OK, to aid my failing memory, here is a review from Rolling Stone, http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/51942/224972
I thought I would go today but after the legendary show last night, I am fulfilled.
Happy Cat.
Post by: Wayback on October 25, 2010, 02:27:09 PM
Here's Joel Selvin's review of Sat's Bridge School show, with lots of pics:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/10/25/DDL21G1CMJ.DTL
Post by: Alicat on October 25, 2010, 09:14:12 PM
Ali, thanks for your review! Wish I could've gone!And thank you for posting this review with wonderful photos. This was a historic show. I thought Tony Bennett and Paul McCartney were the best act in recent memory but this lineup was amazing for lack of a better word.
Here's Joel Selvin's review of Sat's Bridge School show, with lots of pics:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/10/25/DDL21G1CMJ.DTL
Post by: Wayback on October 28, 2010, 02:31:40 PM
Post by: Wayback on October 29, 2010, 11:27:06 AM
http://www.mercurynews.com/entertainment/ci_16466379
Post by: RGMike on October 29, 2010, 11:46:02 AM
Review of Lady Antebellum show last night at FOX Theater Oakland (apparently not good), after they did Nat'l Anthem at AT&T Park:
http://www.mercurynews.com/entertainment/ci_16466379
"Neither of its singers has that strong a voice, nor do they work particularly well together. The music is a watered-down mix of '70s light-rock and '80s pop drivel, bland even in comparison to what's produced by Rascal Flatts — the trio that Lady Antebellum unseated, after a six-year term, as Vocal Group of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards in 2009. And, as we found out at the Fox, the band's stage show is ordinary"
Bwhahahah! Seriously, for an Anthem at an SF WS game... did the talent booker confuse Lady Antebellum with Lady Gaga, perhaps?
Post by: Alicat on October 31, 2010, 03:36:29 PM
I would not book Gaga either. Roseanne Barr maybe? Scary.Review of Lady Antebellum show last night at FOX Theater Oakland (apparently not good), after they did Nat'l Anthem at AT&T Park:
http://www.mercurynews.com/entertainment/ci_16466379
"Neither of its singers has that strong a voice, nor do they work particularly well together. The music is a watered-down mix of '70s light-rock and '80s pop drivel, bland even in comparison to what's produced by Rascal Flatts — the trio that Lady Antebellum unseated, after a six-year term, as Vocal Group of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards in 2009. And, as we found out at the Fox, the band's stage show is ordinary"
Bwhahahah! Seriously, for an Anthem at an SF WS game... did the talent booker confuse Lady Antebellum with Lady Gaga, perhaps?
Post by: urth on November 07, 2010, 07:31:03 AM
Post by: Wayback on November 16, 2010, 11:19:52 AM
Post by: Wayback on November 17, 2010, 12:26:10 AM
http://www.apple.com/the-beatles/concert/
Post by: ggould on November 17, 2010, 07:24:29 PM
Enjoy watching the Beatles entire 2/11/64 Wash DC concert:It's so funny to see Ringo smashing the drums on that wobbly lazy susan riser!
http://www.apple.com/the-beatles/concert/
Post by: sundaygal on November 30, 2010, 06:15:31 PM
Here's the setlist:
1. Memories
2. (If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To
3. Troublemaker
4. Pork And Beans
5. Beverly Hills
6. Keep Fishin'
7. Photograph
8. Island In The Sun
9. Hash Pipe
10. Falling For You
Blue Album
11. My Name Is Jonas
12. No One Else
13. The World Has Turned And Left Me Here
14. Buddy Holly
15. Undone - The Sweater Song
16. Surf Wax America
17. Say It Ain't So
18. In The Garage
19. Holiday
20. Only In Dreams
No encore. Bummer. I was hoping they'd toss in El Scorcho and/or Mykel And Carli.
Post by: RGMike on December 02, 2010, 09:48:40 AM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2010/12/01/entertainment/e192408S08.DTL
Cee-Lo's "Fuck You" is up for Record of the Year!
Post by: RGMike on December 03, 2010, 09:03:17 AM
couldn't decide where to put this but for those who care about the Grammy noms:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2010/12/01/entertainment/e192408S08.DTL
Cee-Lo's "Fuck You" is up for Record of the Year!
So, if Lady Antebellum win for "Need You Now", does Alan Parsons get a Grammy?
Post by: RGMike on December 04, 2010, 10:55:38 AM
Post by: Wayback on December 08, 2010, 12:27:27 PM
Post by: Tinka Cat on December 08, 2010, 01:16:38 PM
A video from last night's Concert For Kids, this Doobies song closed the show. I'm stage right, on the aisle, fourth row. At end of the song, and unfortunately just after this clip ends so its not on video, I walked 15 feet to side of stage and shook hands with guitarist Pat Simmons, the one with the top hat: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGAVFWcnHnw
cool!
It's nice to see that he's still trying to keep Frye boots-tucked-into-jeans in fashion!
Post by: Wayback on December 08, 2010, 03:47:59 PM
http://www.sfexaminer.com/blogs/backstage-pass/2010/12/doobie-brothers-put-free-concert-apple
Post by: Alicat on December 13, 2010, 10:18:04 AM
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on December 13, 2010, 11:58:46 AM
Clapton. Yay. and RG, pls no Crapton cuz it just aint so. No one wanted to go with me so I just bought a single ticket for the San Jose show. I am beside myself with glee. Floor, ROW 5! Hurrah!
Wow, Row 5, that is awesome. I might have even made the trek to SJ for row 5. On a Wednesday. Especially since Los Lobos is opening. But probably not -- school night shows far away are just too much for this old guy.
Post by: ggould on December 13, 2010, 08:41:47 PM
Clapton. Yay. and RG, pls no Crapton cuz it just aint so. No one wanted to go with me so I just bought a single ticket for the San Jose show. I am beside myself with glee. Floor, ROW 5! Hurrah!No Crapton from me! Have a ball. How long ago did he retire?
Post by: sundaygal on December 13, 2010, 09:11:13 PM
Clapton. Yay. and RG, pls no Crapton cuz it just aint so. No one wanted to go with me so I just bought a single ticket for the San Jose show. I am beside myself with glee. Floor, ROW 5! Hurrah!
You go girl! I loves me some Crapton!
Post by: Alicat on December 14, 2010, 10:28:27 AM
That's why Bob said he wouldn't go. "too old." and he didn't mean himself.Clapton. Yay. and RG, pls no Crapton cuz it just aint so. No one wanted to go with me so I just bought a single ticket for the San Jose show. I am beside myself with glee. Floor, ROW 5! Hurrah!No Crapton from me! Have a ball. How long ago did he retire?
Post by: ggould on December 15, 2010, 07:32:27 PM
What I meant was you won't find me referring to Clapton as Crapton. I did think he had retired some years ago from touring. I don't think a musician needs to retire until they're pushing up daisies.That's why Bob said he wouldn't go. "too old." and he didn't mean himself.Clapton. Yay. and RG, pls no Crapton cuz it just aint so. No one wanted to go with me so I just bought a single ticket for the San Jose show. I am beside myself with glee. Floor, ROW 5! Hurrah!No Crapton from me! Have a ball. How long ago did he retire?
Post by: Tinka Cat on December 21, 2010, 12:50:01 PM
So anyway, Steve Stevens, without him, the show would have been sorta crap.
this setlist pic is not from last night, but I think he followed it pretty closely (Dancing = Dancing With Myself, Flesh = Flesh for Fantasy)
(http://spinningplatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/idol_SL-262x350.jpg)
Post by: sundaygal on December 21, 2010, 01:18:41 PM
Saw Billy Idol at The Fillmore last night. Went over last minute and bought someone's extra ticket. VERY FUN .. His guitarist, Steve Stevens, is the bomb. He did most of his radio-play hits, as well as some Gen-X stuff. he didn't do Don't Need A Gun (too bad) or Hot In The City (thank you). He *did* play Mony Mony (unavoidable, unfortunately).
So anyway, Steve Stevens, without him, the show would have been sorta crap.
this setlist pic is not from last night, but I think he followed it pretty closely (Dancing = Dancing With Myself, Flesh = Flesh for Fantasy)
(http://spinningplatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/idol_SL-262x350.jpg)
Wot? No Cradle Of Love???
Sounded like a fun show. Wanted to see him when he played the Fillmore earlier this year, but tickets were $75. Too spendy for Mr. Idol.
Post by: RGMike on December 27, 2010, 07:52:19 PM
Post by: RGMike on January 07, 2011, 12:41:48 PM
http://theater.nytimes.com/2011/01/07/theater/reviews/07jomama.html?ref=theater
Post by: Gazoo on January 07, 2011, 06:29:11 PM
Hey Gaz -- didya know there's adrag queenperformance artist in NY who calls himself "JoMama Jones"?
http://theater.nytimes.com/2011/01/07/theater/reviews/07jomama.html?ref=theater
No, I'd never heard of him or her - interesting to know. Thanks! (I really like this writer's style, btw.)
Post by: Tinka Cat on January 12, 2011, 09:21:04 PM
http://filtermagazine.com/index.php/news/entry/omd_reveal_us_tour_plans
Post by: RGMike on January 13, 2011, 11:43:00 AM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/01/13/NSGA1H4QJO.DTL
Post by: Tinka Cat on January 13, 2011, 11:59:14 AM
Damn, I've seen this guy playing in the 24th St BART station -- and you may have too.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/01/13/NSGA1H4QJO.DTL
don't think I've seen him/them, but I like their music:
http://www.myspace.com/mancougars
I just might go to this tonight!
Post by: Tinka Cat on January 13, 2011, 12:43:08 PM
SWEET APPLE
&
DEAD MEADOW
w CARLTON MELTON opening.
I wanna rock.
Post by: RGMike on January 14, 2011, 10:43:27 AM
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/stewart-nicks-to-tour-together_1195192
They're calling it the "Heart & Soul" Tour -- "Fart & Goat" would make more sense, no?
Post by: Tinka Cat on January 14, 2011, 11:09:07 AM
Rod Stewart & Stevie Nicks to toui together:
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/stewart-nicks-to-tour-together_1195192
They're calling it the "Heart & Soul" Tour -- "Fart & Goat" would make more sense, no?
I love a good pun... not sure if that actually IS a good pun (or if any truly exist) but I concur with my heart and soul.
Post by: Wayback on January 19, 2011, 11:43:07 AM
Homepage: http://www.coachella.com/
Post by: Wayback on January 19, 2011, 12:25:42 PM
And: http://www.apeconcerts.com/
And: http://goldenvoice.com/shows/?page=2&count=
And of course: http://www.kfog.com/music/ConcertCalendar.aspx
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on January 19, 2011, 02:17:49 PM
David Lindley, Crosby/Nash, Robert Plant, Devo, OMD, Peter Wolf, Pete Yorn, Cypress Hill, Sheila E, Janet Jackson, Jeff Beck, Mellencamp and other upcoming Bay Area shows: http://www.tourfilter.com/sf/homepage/30
And: http://www.apeconcerts.com/
And: http://goldenvoice.com/shows/?page=2&count=
And of course: http://www.kfog.com/music/ConcertCalendar.aspx
You had me in a dither! Sadly, "Peter Wolf" is actually "Peter Wolf Crier", whatever the hell that is. But it aint the woob. :'(
ETA: Thanks for the post, anyway. If you ever do see Peter coming to town, don't hesitate to cry Wolf again! Which, I see now, is the play on words the afore mentioned band was going for... They probably don't have any idea who the J. Geils band were. :P
Post by: sundaygal on January 19, 2011, 02:44:49 PM
Lineup for this year's Coachella Music Fest April 15-17: Kings of Leon, Black Keys, Chemical Bros., Interpol, Lauryn Hill, Arcade Fire, Bright Eyes, Big Audio Dynamite, Kanye West, Strokes, Duran Duran, dozens more: http://www.coachella.com/event/lineup
Homepage: http://www.coachella.com/
Hipsters in desert heat. No thanks!
I wouldn't mind seeing OMD at The Regency. I'm sure they'll put on a great show! :)
Post by: ggould on January 19, 2011, 06:32:52 PM
http://www.tourfilter.com/sf/homepage/30
uhh, it lists Eva Cassidy on Jan 29!
Post by: urth on January 19, 2011, 09:49:48 PM
http://www.tourfilter.com/sf/homepage/30
uhh, it lists Eva Cassidy on Jan 29!
And the one for Portland says that Rodney Crowell is playing in McMinnville this Saturday. The venue's website says nothing about it. Methinks their technology is a little tetched.
Post by: Gazoo on January 19, 2011, 10:34:43 PM
http://www.tourfilter.com/sf/homepage/30
uhh, it lists Eva Cassidy on Jan 29!
It's actually *a tribute to* Eva.
Post by: sundaygal on January 20, 2011, 10:15:09 AM
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/80s/content/prince-setlist-includes-ten-encores
Post by: Wayback on January 20, 2011, 07:06:46 PM
Attn Sundaygal (and all), saw this today: Just Announced - Show Moved: OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) now at Fox Theater Oakland, Sat, March 26 (was scheduled at the Mezzanine in SF).Lineup for this year's Coachella Music Fest April 15-17: Kings of Leon, Black Keys, Chemical Bros., Interpol, Lauryn Hill, Arcade Fire, Bright Eyes, Big Audio Dynamite, Kanye West, Strokes, Duran Duran, dozens more: http://www.coachella.com/event/lineup , Homepage: http://www.coachella.com/Hipsters in desert heat. No thanks!
I wouldn't mind seeing OMD at The Regency. I'm sure they'll put on a great show! :)
Post by: ggould on January 21, 2011, 06:44:34 AM
http://www.tourfilter.com/sf/homepage/30
uhh, it lists Eva Cassidy on Jan 29!
It's actually *a tribute to* Eva.
which I read about this morning in the Chronicle:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/01/21/DDU31H93E1.DTL
Post by: sundaygal on January 21, 2011, 07:43:06 AM
OK, that's it. I'm going! I must hear them play Joan Of Arc live once in my life. Definitely in my top 50 favorite songs of all time.Attn Sundaygal (and all), saw this today: Just Announced - Show Moved: OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) now at Fox Theater Oakland, Sat, March 26 (was scheduled at the Mezzanine in SF).Lineup for this year's Coachella Music Fest April 15-17: Kings of Leon, Black Keys, Chemical Bros., Interpol, Lauryn Hill, Arcade Fire, Bright Eyes, Big Audio Dynamite, Kanye West, Strokes, Duran Duran, dozens more: http://www.coachella.com/event/lineup , Homepage: http://www.coachella.com/Hipsters in desert heat. No thanks!
I wouldn't mind seeing OMD at The Regency. I'm sure they'll put on a great show! :)
Post by: Wayback on January 28, 2011, 11:23:15 AM
I saw him in 2007 and it was actually quite an enjoyable show.
Post by: urth on February 01, 2011, 11:44:29 PM
http://www.rewindfestival.com/
One question: How do they fit Village People and Earth Wind & Fire into an 80s-centric format? I'd consider both those groups to be pretty much of the 70s.
Post by: RGMike on February 08, 2011, 08:54:40 AM
http://theater.nytimes.com/2011/02/08/theater/reviews/spiderman-review.html?hp
Post by: Alicat on February 16, 2011, 11:38:44 AM
http://www.981kissfm.com/pages/dynamiclead.html?feed=115873&article=8182252 (http://www.981kissfm.com/pages/dynamiclead.html?feed=115873&article=8182252)
Post by: RGMike on February 16, 2011, 12:35:35 PM
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/17/nyregion/17beatle.html?_r=1&hp
Post by: sundaygal on February 16, 2011, 12:50:31 PM
The Purple One will be playing Oaktown next Monday and Wednesday.
http://www.981kissfm.com/pages/dynamiclead.html?feed=115873&article=8182252 (http://www.981kissfm.com/pages/dynamiclead.html?feed=115873&article=8182252)
Holy crap!!!!!
Post by: Wayback on February 16, 2011, 03:28:50 PM
The Purple One will be playing Oaktown next Monday and Wednesday.Mo' info': http://promo.livenation.com/email/campaign/?email=65023&wt.mc_id=dm-0&p=4335428&camefrom=LNC_b0_c4335428
http://www.981kissfm.com/pages/dynamiclead.html?feed=115873&article=8182252 (http://www.981kissfm.com/pages/dynamiclead.html?feed=115873&article=8182252)
Post by: Tinka Cat on February 16, 2011, 03:31:00 PM
The Purple One will be playing Oaktown next Monday and Wednesday.Mo' info': http://promo.livenation.com/email/campaign/?email=65023&wt.mc_id=dm-0&p=4335428&camefrom=LNC_b0_c4335428
http://www.981kissfm.com/pages/dynamiclead.html?feed=115873&article=8182252 (http://www.981kissfm.com/pages/dynamiclead.html?feed=115873&article=8182252)
two ticket prices:
$59.00 ($47.25 Ticket + $11.75 Fees)
$281.80 ($238.00 Ticket + $43.80 Fees)
Post by: RGMike on February 16, 2011, 03:53:34 PM
The Purple One will be playing Oaktown next Monday and Wednesday.Mo' info': http://promo.livenation.com/email/campaign/?email=65023&wt.mc_id=dm-0&p=4335428&camefrom=LNC_b0_c4335428
http://www.981kissfm.com/pages/dynamiclead.html?feed=115873&article=8182252 (http://www.981kissfm.com/pages/dynamiclead.html?feed=115873&article=8182252)
two ticket prices:
$59.00 ($47.25 Ticket + $11.75 Fees)
$281.80 ($238.00 Ticket + $43.80 Fees)
I paid $100 to sit in the 3rd row at Nassau Coliseum to, er, see 'im in 1985. And I have the pictures to prove it.
Post by: urth on February 16, 2011, 04:55:37 PM
The Purple One will be playing Oaktown next Monday and Wednesday.Mo' info': http://promo.livenation.com/email/campaign/?email=65023&wt.mc_id=dm-0&p=4335428&camefrom=LNC_b0_c4335428
http://www.981kissfm.com/pages/dynamiclead.html?feed=115873&article=8182252 (http://www.981kissfm.com/pages/dynamiclead.html?feed=115873&article=8182252)
two ticket prices:
$59.00 ($47.25 Ticket + $11.75 Fees)
$281.80 ($238.00 Ticket + $43.80 Fees)
OK, so explain to me why the "fees" for the $281 seats are almost FOUR TIMES higher than the $59 seats, when they are providing the EXACT SAME SERVICE for both.
And why do I have the feeling that there's damn few of the $59 seats, and a whole shitload of the ridiculously expensive ones?
Post by: princessofcairo on February 17, 2011, 11:40:19 AM
OK, so explain to me why the "fees" for the $281 seats are almost FOUR TIMES higher than the $59 seats, when they are providing the EXACT SAME SERVICE for both.
Think of it as tithing.
Post by: Wayback on February 18, 2011, 01:08:19 PM
http://www.paramounttheatre.com/schedule.html
Arianna Huffington is there March 8
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on February 18, 2011, 01:19:08 PM
Post by: urth on February 21, 2011, 12:47:47 AM
Going to see Yo La Tengo tonight. Please Lord, don't let me one of those doofuses holding up his phone taking pics for half the evening! ;)
OMG - Just downloaded the TuneIn Radio app. I don't have to carry around my portable radio for 10@10 anymore!
Ha! I'm going to see Yo La Tengo next Tuesday at The Fox. Let me know your thoughts on tonight's show! I kinda wish I'd known about Prince's concerts next week sooner. Would've gone to see him instead. Oh, and you're only allowed 2 photos during shows. ;)
YLT was half-great, half not so much. If you haven't heard, they're letting fate (and a wheel of fortune) determine what theme the first set of each night's show will be. Here's a more detailed explanation of how it works:
http://www.yolatengo.com/news/november-3-2010/
I was hoping for the Condo Fucks or a Freewheelin' YLT set, but Portland drew the short straw and got The Sounds of Science Part 2, which is kind of an instrumental free jazz thing that they created as a soundtrack for some underwater films from the 40s, 50s and 60s by Jean Painleve--sort of a predecessor to Jacques Cousteau. It was kinda cool in places but it also dragged on in others. If you ever saw the Grateful Dead, it'd be like if they opened the show with space, and it lasted for the entire first set. For an Friday night audience that was primed to get their indie rock on, it did not fill the bill.
The second set however, was great, about 90 minutes that was everything the first set wasn't. Poppy, rockin', quiet and introspective, and several cool covers, most notably a Brian Wilson song I didn't catch the name of, and Neil Young's Barstool Blues.
So assuming the Wheel smiles on you, you should have a great night. If it doesn't, take a few extra bucks for a beer or two and head to the bar.
Post by: RGMike on February 22, 2011, 09:01:18 AM
http://wcbsfm.radio.com/2011/02/21/monkees-reuniting-for-anniversary-tour/
Post by: Alicat on February 22, 2011, 09:42:11 AM
Linkin Park tonight.
Post by: RGMike on February 22, 2011, 09:46:33 AM
Wish I had gone to the Prince show last night. Third show added.
Linkin Park tonight.
You couldn't get me to see Linkin Park with a gun to my head. And in that audience there'll probably be quite a few. ;)
Post by: Wayback on February 22, 2011, 06:10:44 PM
Wish I had gone to the Prince show last night. Third show added.Chron review of Prince Monday night in Oaktown. Sounds like he gave the people what they wanted, along with guests Sheila E, Santana and opening act Larry Graham of Sly & Family Stone. Article: A raucous reign of hits
Prince rewards fans at the first of three Oakland shows with a rousing performance.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/02/22/DDSE1HRQU8.DTL
Post by: sundaygal on February 23, 2011, 08:41:44 AM
Moving this over from the Tech thread:We landed on "Dump" last night. It was a-maz-ing! I was sooo regretting not being able to see Prince, but what do ya know? - Yo La Tengo covered His Purple Majesty's The Beautiful Ones and brought the hizzouse down. The second part of the show was great, too. They played Nothing To Hide, which is a fave of mine. Couldn't stay around for the encore, though.Going to see Yo La Tengo tonight. Please Lord, don't let me one of those doofuses holding up his phone taking pics for half the evening! ;)
OMG - Just downloaded the TuneIn Radio app. I don't have to carry around my portable radio for 10@10 anymore!
Ha! I'm going to see Yo La Tengo next Tuesday at The Fox. Let me know your thoughts on tonight's show! I kinda wish I'd known about Prince's concerts next week sooner. Would've gone to see him instead. Oh, and you're only allowed 2 photos during shows. ;)
YLT was half-great, half not so much. If you haven't heard, they're letting fate (and a wheel of fortune) determine what theme the first set of each night's show will be. Here's a more detailed explanation of how it works:
http://www.yolatengo.com/news/november-3-2010/
I was hoping for the Condo Fucks or a Freewheelin' YLT set, but Portland drew the short straw and got The Sounds of Science Part 2, which is kind of an instrumental free jazz thing that they created as a soundtrack for some underwater films from the 40s, 50s and 60s by Jean Painleve--sort of a predecessor to Jacques Cousteau. It was kinda cool in places but it also dragged on in others. If you ever saw the Grateful Dead, it'd be like if they opened the show with space, and it lasted for the entire first set. For an Friday night audience that was primed to get their indie rock on, it did not fill the bill.
The second set however, was great, about 90 minutes that was everything the first set wasn't. Poppy, rockin', quiet and introspective, and several cool covers, most notably a Brian Wilson song I didn't catch the name of, and Neil Young's Barstool Blues.
So assuming the Wheel smiles on you, you should have a great night. If it doesn't, take a few extra bucks for a beer or two and head to the bar.
The weirdest part of the show was when we got to the doors, they scanned our tickets and a supervisor was called over. He gave us an instant upgrade to the best seats in the house (center Loge). I had a fear that we were booby trapped and one of us would be called down to the stage to spin the wheel. Luckily, that was not the case. Still, no explaination as to why we were upgraded. I wonder if this is some kind of Fox Theatre thang.
Here's the setlist:
Set 1: Dump
Basic Cable
Slow Down
Hope, Joe
Secret Blood
A Plea For Dump
The Beautiful Ones @Cover (Prince)
Daily Affirmation
Superpowerless
Set 2: Yo La Tengo
Sugarcube
(Straight Down to the) Bitter End
Flying Lesson (Hot Chicken #1)
How To Make A Baby Elephant Float
Gentle Hour - Cover (Snapper)
Periodically Double Or Triple
Decora
Nothing To Hide
Pass the Hatchet, I Think I'm Goodkind
Autumn Sweater
Black Hole (With The Urinals, The Urinals Cover)
Rolling Stones Rice Krispies Jingle - Cover (Brian Jones) (As Condo Fucks)
Dog Meat - Cover (Flamin' Groovies) (As Condo Fucks)
Alyda
Post by: Alicat on February 23, 2011, 10:36:14 AM
Not even close. They haven't been here in a long time, maybe 7-9 years. They played a little new and a lot of old. It was a great show. Diverse crowd, young and old. Really mellow, happy people. Didn't hear or see any conflict or unhappiness. A fantastic concert experience.Wish I had gone to the Prince show last night. Third show added.
Linkin Park tonight.
You couldn't get me to see Linkin Park with a gun to my head. And in that audience there'll probably be quite a few. ;)
Post by: Tinka Cat on February 23, 2011, 11:06:57 AM
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/search/tix/sfc?query=prince&srchType=A
prob not too hard to get in for a reasonable prince tonight or Thursday if you're willing to take cash and go play the negotiation game.
Post by: Wayback on February 23, 2011, 11:09:35 AM
http://blogs.sfweekly.com/shookdown/2011/02/yo_la_tengo_set_phasers_to_nic.php
Post by: urth on February 23, 2011, 09:35:00 PM
Moving this over from the Tech thread:We landed on "Dump" last night. It was a-maz-ing! I was sooo regretting not being able to see Prince, but what do ya know? - Yo La Tengo covered His Purple Majesty's The Beautiful Ones and brought the hizzouse down. The second part of the show was great, too. They played Nothing To Hide, which is a fave of mine. Couldn't stay around for the encore, though.Going to see Yo La Tengo tonight. Please Lord, don't let me one of those doofuses holding up his phone taking pics for half the evening! ;)
OMG - Just downloaded the TuneIn Radio app. I don't have to carry around my portable radio for 10@10 anymore!
Ha! I'm going to see Yo La Tengo next Tuesday at The Fox. Let me know your thoughts on tonight's show! I kinda wish I'd known about Prince's concerts next week sooner. Would've gone to see him instead. Oh, and you're only allowed 2 photos during shows. ;)
YLT was half-great, half not so much. If you haven't heard, they're letting fate (and a wheel of fortune) determine what theme the first set of each night's show will be. Here's a more detailed explanation of how it works:
http://www.yolatengo.com/news/november-3-2010/
I was hoping for the Condo Fucks or a Freewheelin' YLT set, but Portland drew the short straw and got The Sounds of Science Part 2, which is kind of an instrumental free jazz thing that they created as a soundtrack for some underwater films from the 40s, 50s and 60s by Jean Painleve--sort of a predecessor to Jacques Cousteau. It was kinda cool in places but it also dragged on in others. If you ever saw the Grateful Dead, it'd be like if they opened the show with space, and it lasted for the entire first set. For an Friday night audience that was primed to get their indie rock on, it did not fill the bill.
The second set however, was great, about 90 minutes that was everything the first set wasn't. Poppy, rockin', quiet and introspective, and several cool covers, most notably a Brian Wilson song I didn't catch the name of, and Neil Young's Barstool Blues.
So assuming the Wheel smiles on you, you should have a great night. If it doesn't, take a few extra bucks for a beer or two and head to the bar.
The weirdest part of the show was when we got to the doors, they scanned our tickets and a supervisor was called over. He gave us an instant upgrade to the best seats in the house (center Loge). I had a fear that we were booby trapped and one of us would be called down to the stage to spin the wheel. Luckily, that was not the case. Still, no explaination as to why we were upgraded. I wonder if this is some kind of Fox Theatre thang.
Here's the setlist:
Set 1: Dump
Basic Cable
Slow Down
Hope, Joe
Secret Blood
A Plea For Dump
The Beautiful Ones @Cover (Prince)
Daily Affirmation
Superpowerless
Set 2: Yo La Tengo
Sugarcube
(Straight Down to the) Bitter End
Flying Lesson (Hot Chicken #1)
How To Make A Baby Elephant Float
Gentle Hour - Cover (Snapper)
Periodically Double Or Triple
Decora
Nothing To Hide
Pass the Hatchet, I Think I'm Goodkind
Autumn Sweater
Black Hole (With The Urinals, The Urinals Cover)
Rolling Stones Rice Krispies Jingle - Cover (Brian Jones) (As Condo Fucks)
Dog Meat - Cover (Flamin' Groovies) (As Condo Fucks)
Alyda
Looks like you got the show I hoped to see. I'd have LOVED to see Dump. We saw a few of the songs you got in the second set, but they seem to have mixed it up nicely. And the Prince cover was a nice touch. Glad you enjoyed it!! (Bummer about missing the encore tho--was BART closing or something?)
Post by: Wayback on February 25, 2011, 10:30:16 PM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/cityinsider/detail?entry_id=83871&tsp=1
Post by: urth on March 01, 2011, 10:13:41 AM
http://www.livenation.com/event/1C004659F5A76174?artistid=734969&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60
Post by: sundaygal on March 01, 2011, 10:42:04 AM
Paging Sundaygal, and any other closet Durannies in these parts. DD is playing the Fillmore again, on Sat. April 16. Tickets on sale this Sunday. Info here:Don't I know it! I even went on the Duran Duran website to see if I could snag a presale password, but you apparently have to join the fanclub at an annual fee of $35. WTF???
http://www.livenation.com/event/1C004659F5A76174?artistid=734969&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 01, 2011, 10:45:16 AM
Paging Sundaygal, and any other closet Durannies in these parts. DD is playing the Fillmore again, on Sat. April 16. Tickets on sale this Sunday. Info here:
http://www.livenation.com/event/1C004659F5A76174?artistid=734969&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60
saw them in 2003(?) in GGPark at that AliceFest thing (Seal also performed, as did Maroon Five, but I didn't see them).
it was great fun, there were women who took their shirts off and everything! Also, the band performed. The did White Lines, a crowd favorite. I don't think they did Is There Something I Should Know, however.
Post by: urth on March 01, 2011, 03:44:56 PM
Paging Sundaygal, and any other closet Durannies in these parts. DD is playing the Fillmore again, on Sat. April 16. Tickets on sale this Sunday. Info here:Don't I know it! I even went on the Duran Duran website to see if I could snag a presale password, but you apparently have to join the fanclub at an annual fee of $35. WTF???
http://www.livenation.com/event/1C004659F5A76174?artistid=734969&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60
Speaking of DD, Simon LeBon tweeted the Oscars on Sunday with amusing results. Details here:
http://www.ology.com/humor/last-night-simon-le-bon-tweets-oscars-edition
Post by: sundaygal on March 01, 2011, 04:32:36 PM
Ah, Simon Le Bon - so witty and still gorgeous after all these years. The beard is quite becoming, I must say. :)Paging Sundaygal, and any other closet Durannies in these parts. DD is playing the Fillmore again, on Sat. April 16. Tickets on sale this Sunday. Info here:Don't I know it! I even went on the Duran Duran website to see if I could snag a presale password, but you apparently have to join the fanclub at an annual fee of $35. WTF???
http://www.livenation.com/event/1C004659F5A76174?artistid=734969&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60
Speaking of DD, Simon LeBon tweeted the Oscars on Sunday with amusing results. Details here:
http://www.ology.com/humor/last-night-simon-le-bon-tweets-oscars-edition
Post by: Alicat on March 01, 2011, 07:23:15 PM
Her name is Rio and she dances on the sand. Oh Rio RioAh, Simon Le Bon - so witty and still gorgeous after all these years. The beard is quite becoming, I must say. :)Paging Sundaygal, and any other closet Durannies in these parts. DD is playing the Fillmore again, on Sat. April 16. Tickets on sale this Sunday. Info here:Don't I know it! I even went on the Duran Duran website to see if I could snag a presale password, but you apparently have to join the fanclub at an annual fee of $35. WTF???
http://www.livenation.com/event/1C004659F5A76174?artistid=734969&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60
Speaking of DD, Simon LeBon tweeted the Oscars on Sunday with amusing results. Details here:
http://www.ology.com/humor/last-night-simon-le-bon-tweets-oscars-edition
Post by: Gazoo on March 02, 2011, 11:33:20 PM
Ah, Simon Le Bon - so witty and still gorgeous after all these years. The beard is quite becoming, I must say. :)Paging Sundaygal, and any other closet Durannies in these parts. DD is playing the Fillmore again, on Sat. April 16. Tickets on sale this Sunday. Info here:Don't I know it! I even went on the Duran Duran website to see if I could snag a presale password, but you apparently have to join the fanclub at an annual fee of $35. WTF???
http://www.livenation.com/event/1C004659F5A76174?artistid=734969&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60
Speaking of DD, Simon LeBon tweeted the Oscars on Sunday with amusing results. Details here:
http://www.ology.com/humor/last-night-simon-le-bon-tweets-oscars-edition
But what is it becoming? :P
(Loved his commentary.)
Post by: Alicat on March 03, 2011, 09:41:53 AM
Key to the highway
Going down slow
Hoochie Coochie
Old Love
I Shot the Sheriff
Driftin
Noobody knows you
River runs deep
When somebody thinks
Same old blues
Layla
Badge
Wonderful tonight
Before you accuse me
Queen of spades
Cocaine
Further on up the road
Post by: RGMike on March 03, 2011, 10:00:02 AM
My bar tab got picked up by a nice stranger.
:o Hope hubby doesn't read this board...
Post by: Alicat on March 03, 2011, 10:04:51 AM
I hope he'd be proud of me saving money. I had 5 beverages plus tips. I think my bartender was happy. I'll be seeing her tonight! Go Sharks.My bar tab got picked up by a nice stranger.
:o Hope hubby doesn't read this board...
Post by: urth on March 03, 2011, 10:27:03 AM
I hope he'd be proud of me saving money. I had 5 beverages plus tips. I think my bartender was happy. I'll be seeing her tonight! Go Sharks.My bar tab got picked up by a nice stranger.
:o Hope hubby doesn't read this board...
Wow, quite the generous stranger, particularly at arena prices. Glad you had fun!
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on March 03, 2011, 01:33:07 PM
I hope he'd be proud of me saving money. I had 5 beverages plus tips. I think my bartender was happy. I'll be seeing her tonight! Go Sharks.My bar tab got picked up by a nice stranger.
:o Hope hubby doesn't read this board...
Wow, quite the generous stranger, particularly at arena prices. Glad you had fun!
Why is it nobody ever picks up my drinks? :P
Trower tonight at the Fillmore with a group of friends. We're meeting at Tommy's Joynt at 6. Very excited. I haven't been to a show in a while.
Post by: mshray on March 03, 2011, 01:49:32 PM
Why is it nobody ever picks up my drinks? :P
Trower tonight at the Fillmore with a group of friends. We're meeting at Tommy's Joynt at 6. Very excited. I haven't been to a show in a while.
OK, my new mission in life is to drag Gaz & RG Mike over there after our documentary tonight. I've never seen Trower & always wanted to. Rod: call my cell at (small caution - SJ area code - 386-8609)
Post by: RGMike on March 03, 2011, 02:39:29 PM
Why is it nobody ever picks up my drinks? :P
Trower tonight at the Fillmore with a group of friends. We're meeting at Tommy's Joynt at 6. Very excited. I haven't been to a show in a while.
OK, my new mission in life is to drag Gaz & RG Mike over there after our documentary tonight. I've never seen Trower & always wanted to. Rod: call my cell at (small caution - SJ area code - 386-8609)
You're coming tonite? Cool. But count me out for apres-film. I get up at 6am.
Post by: Wayback on March 08, 2011, 04:07:21 PM
Presale begins Thurs, see calendar: http://www.apeconcerts.com/index.cfm
Post by: Wayback on March 18, 2011, 01:39:50 PM
Sheen's tour coming to San Francisco
Charlie Sheen’s “Violent Torpedo of Truth” road show just keeps getting bigger. On Thursday, the unruly actor added a dozen more dates to his live tour, including a stop in San Francisco.
The “Warlock” will appear April 30 at the Nob Hill Masonic Center — the same place that hosted Conan O’Brien’s comeback tour last year. Tickets range in price from $49.50 to $89.50 and go on sale Saturday.
Sheen has not revealed the content of the show, other than to call it “the REAL story.” In a brief video posted on the Live Nation ticket site, he says, “Trolls need not apply. You all suffer from Sheen-ist envy.” “Buy your ticket, take the ride, and the ride will take you,” he adds.
Sheen's shows in Detroit, Chicago and NYC sold out quickly. As of now, the tour consists of 20 dates and extends through May 3.
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2011/03/18/be-very-afraid-sheens-tour-coming-to-san-francisco/
Post by: ggould on March 18, 2011, 07:58:23 PM
Paul Simon at Davies Symphony Hall SF April 25 and the Fox Theater Oakland April 26.I couldn't get any tix!
Presale begins Thurs, see calendar: http://www.apeconcerts.com/index.cfm
Post by: radical347 on March 18, 2011, 10:43:01 PM
Next up...OMD at the Fox next Saturday! ;D
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 28, 2011, 03:08:04 PM
Caught Cake this week @ the SaveAlternative concert. Fun concert! Before, I was kind of "ehh" on them as in, I u "yeah, some of their songs are good, but...why did they release the same CD out 6 times?" Now, I finally "get" them. They are SO Gen-X. The Avalon (Santa Clara) was the perfect venue for Cake, too.
Next up...OMD at the Fox next Saturday! ;D
I heard it was great... right?
I went to "Japan Nite" at the independent last night. OMG is was FUN. Five bands from Japan, four all girl bands and one guy band.
Lolita No.18 - Punk, loud
Hystoic Vein - they were so good. Goth/punk/glam, the singer had a baby girl voice but the rest of the band looked like they could kick anyone's ass.
ZUKUNASISTERS - blues gospel-y Sly & Family Stone style, believe it or not. The singer introduced herself as Tina Turner and it was apt.
JOSY - they might take their name from Josey and the Pussycats, b/c they had that vibe.. "Oh my STAAARRRSS!"
MO'SOME TONEBENDER - the only male band, I left before they came on, but I think they were the headliners.
Post by: Wayback on March 29, 2011, 05:19:14 PM
Buffalo Springfield w/Gillian Welch
Wed, June 1st and Thurs, June 2nd
Presale 3/31 10AM thru 4/2 11:59PM
Articles: Buffalo Springfield West Coast Dates - Pollstar
http://www.pollstar.com/blogs/news/archive/2011/03/29/761477.aspx
Buffalo Springfield reunion will reach L.A., Oakland in June - LA Times:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/03/buffalo-springfield-reunion-los-angeles-oakland-june.html?cid=6a00d8341c630a53ef014e60371841970c
Some other shows FYI:
Concord Pavilion: May 29: KBLX Stone Soul Picnic with The O'Jays, Charlie Wilson of The Gap Band, El DeBarge, Bell Biv Devoe, Alexander O’Neal
June 26: Rush
July 24: Dolly Parton
Oct 5: Journey/Foreigner/Night Ranger
Greek Theatre UC Berkeley:
April 22: Robert Plant & The Band of Joy
June 10: Peter Gabriel & The New Blood Orchestra
June 12: Florence & The Machine
Shoreline Amphitheatre:
May 15: System Of A Down
June 3-4: Further
June 25: Deep Purple
Sept 9: Def Leppard/Heart
Oct 15: Journey/Foreigner/Night Ranger
Fox Theater Oakland:
April 26: Paul Simon
May 8-9: Elvis Costello
June 24: My Morning Jacket
July 8-9: Widespread Panic
Paramount Theatre Oakland:
April 16: Jerry Seinfeld
May 15: Chelsea Handler
July 11: Eddie Vedder
Oracle Arena Oakland:
April 20: Rod Stewart/Stevie Nicks
May 18: Rammstein
June 30: Rihanna/J.Cole/Cee Lo Green
Aug 26-27: Sade/John Legend
HP Pavilion San Jose:
May 4: Ricky Martin
May 29: Usher w/AKON
July 2: New Kids On The Block/Backstreet Boys
Aug 12: Katy Perry
Aug 25: Sade/John Legend
Sept 1-2: Taylor Swift
Oct 1: Keith Urban
Post by: urth on March 30, 2011, 11:08:22 PM
Just Announced: At Fox Theater Oakland
Buffalo Springfield w/Gillian Welch
Wed, June 1st and Thurs, June 2nd
Presale 3/31 10AM thru 4/2 11:59PM
Greek Theatre UC Berkeley:
June 10: Peter Gabriel & The New Blood Orchestra
Fox Theater Oakland:
May 8-9: Elvis Costello
These are the sacrifices I make for leaving the Bay area. That Springfield show is a must-see, assuming you didn't catch the Bridge last fall. And I would LOVE to catch the Costello and Peter Gabriel gigs. Sorry to say none of them have the PNW on their itineraries. At this point I can't imagine I'd be able to get away to catch any of them once our farmers markets start up at the end of April, but then again, never say never.
So I'm curious who's in this edition of Deep Purple? I saw them at the Warfield a few years back with Jon Lord, Ian Gillan and maybe Ian Paice on drums (can't recall) but no Roger Glover or Richie Blackmore (natch--he's said he'll never play with them again). But they had Steve Morse on guitar, so it did not exactly suck.
Also, isn't AKON (opening for Usher at HP) the guy who did the Giants-centric parody of Don't Stop Believin' during post-season last year?
Post by: ggould on April 02, 2011, 09:51:13 PM
Also, isn't AKON (opening for Usher at HP) the guy who did the Giants-centric parody of Don't Stop Believin' during post-season last year?The Giants video guy's name I believe is Ashkon, and he's in some play down here about beards.
Post by: radical347 on April 06, 2011, 10:35:37 AM
Next up...OMD at the Fox next Saturday! ;D
I heard it was great... right?
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Yes!!!!! ;D It was nearly full (though not completely sold out...though most of their tour was, but the Fox was also a much bigger venue) & the audience was singing along to most of their songs, not just "If You Leave" -- though that one was awesome too, when he busted out the sax...ohhhh man!!!
Post by: sundaygal on April 06, 2011, 10:43:51 AM
Next up...OMD at the Fox next Saturday! ;D
I heard it was great... right?
Yes!!!!! ;D It was nearly full (though not completely sold out...though most of their tour was, but the Fox was also a much bigger venue) & the audience was singing along to most of their songs, not just "If You Leave" -- though that one was awesome too, when he busted out the sax...ohhhh man!!!
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Please tell me they played Joan of Arc!
Post by: Wayback on April 06, 2011, 11:01:03 AM
The Cars 10-city tour stops at Oakland's Fox Theater Friday May 13. From Pollstar.com:
Set to launch the same day the band’s new album Move Like This lands in stores, The Cars begin their journey in Seattle May 10 then to Los Angeles for a show at the Hollywood Palladium May 12. Other stops include Oakland's Fox Theater May 13; Denver May 15; Minneapolis May 17; Chicago May 18; Toronto May 20; Washington DC May 23, New York City’s Roseland May 25, finishing at Boston's House Of Blues May 26.
Who’s in The Cars these days? All surviving original members – Ric Ocasek, Greg Hawkes, Elliot Easton and David Robinson. Bassist and vocalist Benjamin Orr passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2000. Hawkes and Move Like This producer Garret “Jacknife” Lee shared bass duties on the album. http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php
Post by: radical347 on April 07, 2011, 12:36:28 AM
Please tell me they played Joan of Arc!
Yes indeed! :D
1.New Babies: New Toys
2.Messages
3.Tesla Girls
4.Radio Waves
5.History Of Modern (Part 1)
6.(Forever) Live and Die
7.If You Leave
8.Souvenir
9.Joan Of Arc
10.Maid Of Orleans
11.New Holy Ground
12.Green
13.Talking Loud And Clear
14.So In Love
15.Sister Marie Says
16.Locomotion
17.Dreaming
18.Sailing on the Seven Seas
19.Enola Gay
Encore:
20.Walking On The Milky Way
21.Electricity
Post by: Gazoo on April 10, 2011, 05:31:20 PM
20.Walking On The Milky Way
This is the one I'd have been dying to hear. One of '97's best.
Post by: RGMike on April 10, 2011, 05:49:46 PM
20.Walking On The Milky Way
This is the one I'd have been dying to hear. One of '97's best.
I'd've wanted "Pandora's Box" which really should've been a big hit.
Post by: Wayback on April 11, 2011, 05:31:27 PM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/culture/detail?entry_id=86772
The full lineup can be found at www.sfoutsidelands.com
Post by: Tinka Cat on April 11, 2011, 06:06:29 PM
Outside Lands lineup announced: Muse, Phish and Arcade Fire headline the fourth annual Outside Lands Festival in Golden Gate Park Aug. 12-14. More than 50 performers are set to appear including the Black Keys, MGMT, Girl Talk, the Decemberists, the Roots, John Fogerty, Arctic Monkeys, Big Audio Dynamite, Warren Haynes Band, Deadmau5, the Original Meters, Erykah Badu, Beirut and OK Go.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/culture/detail?entry_id=86772
The full lineup can be found at www.sfoutsidelands.com
I didn't go last year (or the years before that), but I did bike by on that last day (Sunday afternoon) and managed to video a bunch of hooligans jumping the fence. I blogged about it here:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/culture/detail?entry_id=70229
Post by: sundaygal on April 27, 2011, 01:11:14 PM
Post by: urth on April 27, 2011, 11:13:20 PM
OMG. A friend just told me that she shelled out an insane amount of money ($600 for 2 tickets) to see Eric Clapton last month and went the day after the actual concert. Then, a different friend told me she did the same thing for the recent Janet Jackson concert. Argh! I'm surprised this hasn't happened to me (yet).
I went to a ballgame with a friend, and the same thing happened except we were a day early. At least in that case there was still a game being played, so we just bought tickets and went in. But eating $600 worth of tickets--yikes. Your friend must have felt terribly sheepish.
Post by: Alicat on April 28, 2011, 10:06:44 PM
OMG. A friend just told me that she shelled out an insane amount of money ($600 for 2 tickets) to see Eric Clapton last month and went the day after the actual concert. Then, a different friend told me she did the same thing for the recent Janet Jackson concert. Argh! I'm surprised this hasn't happened to me (yet).Painful and sad to have missed the show.
Post by: Tinka Cat on April 29, 2011, 07:13:56 AM
OMG. A friend just told me that she shelled out an insane amount of money ($600 for 2 tickets) to see Eric Clapton last month and went the day after the actual concert. Then, a different friend told me she did the same thing for the recent Janet Jackson concert. Argh! I'm surprised this hasn't happened to me (yet).Painful and sad to have missed the show.
this happened to me many years ago, too. I had tix to the first ever Cirque de Soliel visit to SF (in 94?), but totally forgot about it. dagnabbit.
Post by: radical347 on April 29, 2011, 03:18:39 PM
OMG. A friend just told me that she shelled out an insane amount of money ($600 for 2 tickets) to see Eric Clapton last month and went the day after the actual concert. Then, a different friend told me she did the same thing for the recent Janet Jackson concert. Argh! I'm surprised this hasn't happened to me (yet).
Wow. :'( That's one of the saddest things I've read in awhile...I too am surprised this hasn't happened to me, yet. :-\
Post by: Wayback on May 02, 2011, 03:08:38 PM
http://www.livenation.com/Mountain-Winery-tickets-Saratoga/venue/229407?wt.mc_id=dm-6119083&p=4335428&camefrom=LNC_b6119083_c4335428
Post by: Wayback on May 02, 2011, 03:14:44 PM
Tink will let us know the Marin and San Mateo County Fair concerts!
Post by: Tinka Cat on May 02, 2011, 04:15:41 PM
County Fair concerts are coming. Lineup for this year's Alameda County Fair June 22 - July 10 at link below; includes Charlie Daniels, Foghat, Blue Oyster Cult, Survivor (Eye of the Tiger/Vehicle), Tower of Power, The Whispers, Ozomatli, Roy Clark, Tracy Lawrence, Evolution (a Journey tribute band) and an Abba tribute called "Abbacadabra": http://www.alamedacountyfair.com/2011fair/concerts/index_line_up.php?row=0
Tink will let us know the Marin and San Mateo County Fair concerts!
now THAT'S what I'm talking about. Thanks, Wayback!
Roy Clark should be good. BÖC, too.
Post by: Tinka Cat on May 02, 2011, 04:56:36 PM
June 19, 2011 - Sharon Jones And The Dap-Kings & Ben L'oncle Soul
June 26, 2011 - Jazz Mafia Symphony Featuring Chali 2na
July 3, 2011 - Neko Case & The Dodos
July 10, 2011 - Afrocubism & Pellejo Seco
July 17, 2011 - The English Beat & My First Earthquake
July 24, 2011 - San Francisco Symphony
July 31, 2011 - San Francisco Ballet - Helgi Tomasson, Artistic Director
August 7, 2011 - Aaron Neville & Quinn Deveaux And The Blue Beat Review
August 14, 2011 - Javier Limon And Buika & Luisa Maita
August 21, 2011 - San Francisco Opera
http://www.sterngrove.org/season2011.html
Post by: urth on May 09, 2011, 11:38:16 AM
Here's EC's explanation of the protocol for the evening:
http://www.elviscostello.com/news/have-bag-will-shake-have-wig-will-out/115
Post by: RGMike on May 09, 2011, 11:43:12 AM
Stern Grove lineup announced
June 19, 2011 - Sharon Jones And The Dap-Kings & Ben L'oncle Soul
damn, that's a great pairing -- I've posted several Ben L'Oncle Soul clips here (he specializes in Raphael Saddiq-ish covers of things like "7 Nation Army" and the like). Is this his first US tour, I wonder? And of course, Ms Jones is da bomb.
Post by: darryl on May 09, 2011, 11:50:38 AM
Great fun seeing her at the San Jose Jazz Festival. Yay babysitters...
Ben L'Oncle sounds intriguing.
Post by: Wayback on May 09, 2011, 01:22:52 PM
Any among our numbers attending either of the Elvis Costello "Spinning Songbook" shows last night or tonight? Obviously I'm not (I'm eating my heart out over that one) but I'm hearing amazing things. Like last night the wheel included both And Your Bird Can Sing and Let Me Roll It.Elvis Costello & The Imposters, Oakland, May 8th, 2011:
Here's EC's explanation of the protocol for the evening:
http://www.elviscostello.com/news/have-bag-will-shake-have-wig-will-out/115
Overture:
I Hope that You're Happy Now
Mystery Dance
Radio Radio
The Spectacular Spinning Songbook:
Chelsea
Bedlam
Beyond Belief
The Other Side of Summer
“Joanna” Jackpot:
Temptation – arr. Steve Nieve
The Spectacular Spinning Songbook:
Long Honeymoon
Peace Love And Understanding
Clubland
God's Comic
You Tripped at Every Step
“Girl” Jackpot:
Girl
Spooky Girlfriend
Sulky Girl
This Year's Girl
Party Girl
Finale:
Slow Drag with Josephine
Jimmie Standing in the Rain
Pump It Up
“Napoleon Solo” Jackpot:
I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down
High Fidelity
Encore: Alison
Post by: Wayback on May 13, 2011, 10:33:44 AM
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/pink-floyd-reunite-at-roger-waters-show-in-london-20110512
Post by: Wayback on May 16, 2011, 08:23:18 AM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/parenting/detail?entry_id=89009
Post by: Tinka Cat on May 16, 2011, 09:37:34 AM
Rating this year's Bay Area county fair concerts, according to the Chron's Peter Hartlaub:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/parenting/detail?entry_id=89009
cool, thanks. note that Sonoma County has not been announced yet.
Post by: Wayback on May 16, 2011, 09:47:21 AM
Sure has, its his second one down, "Sonoma-Marin Fair"Rating this year's Bay Area county fair concerts, according to the Chron's Peter Hartlaub:cool, thanks. note that Sonoma County has not been announced yet.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/parenting/detail?entry_id=89009
http://www.sonoma-marinfair.org/concerts
Post by: Tinka Cat on May 16, 2011, 11:08:31 AM
Sure has, its his second one down, "Sonoma-Marin Fair"Rating this year's Bay Area county fair concerts, according to the Chron's Peter Hartlaub:cool, thanks. note that Sonoma County has not been announced yet.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/parenting/detail?entry_id=89009
http://www.sonoma-marinfair.org/concerts
that's a different one. Sonoma County has its own:
http://www.sonomacountyfair.com/
Post by: Alicat on May 19, 2011, 01:42:10 PM
The Who and its members have staged their fair share of "Tommy" tours previously, but one thing will set his venture apart. While previous tours have omitted select songs from the groundbreaking album, Daltrey has promised to perform the rock opera opus in its entirety, according to his tour statement.
Daltrey's touring band will include guitarists Frank Simes and Simon Townshend (younger brother of Who guitarist Pete Townshend), bassist Jon Button, drummer Scott Deavours, and keyboardist Loren Gold.
I think I'll go to San Jose show Oct 21.
Post by: RGMike on May 19, 2011, 01:46:44 PM
TOMMY come to San Jose Civic and up to Portland fwiw.
The Who and its members have staged their fair share of "Tommy" tours previously, but one thing will set his venture apart. While previous tours have omitted select songs from the groundbreaking album, Daltrey has promised to perform the rock opera opus in its entirety, according to his tour statement.
Daltrey's touring band will include guitarists Frank Simes and Simon Townshend (younger brother of Who guitarist Pete Townshend), bassist Jon Button, drummer Scott Deavours, and keyboardist Loren Gold.
I think I'll go to San Jose show Oct 21.
Roger Daltrey *IS* the Acid Queen!
Was surprised it's at SJ Civic (capacity 3000+) rather than HP. I've a friend who is an absolute Who FREAK and she's already got tix to see him in Colorado.
Post by: Alicat on May 19, 2011, 01:49:13 PM
Do you want to go with us?TOMMY come to San Jose Civic and up to Portland fwiw.
The Who and its members have staged their fair share of "Tommy" tours previously, but one thing will set his venture apart. While previous tours have omitted select songs from the groundbreaking album, Daltrey has promised to perform the rock opera opus in its entirety, according to his tour statement.
Daltrey's touring band will include guitarists Frank Simes and Simon Townshend (younger brother of Who guitarist Pete Townshend), bassist Jon Button, drummer Scott Deavours, and keyboardist Loren Gold.
I think I'll go to San Jose show Oct 21.
Roger Daltrey *IS* the Acid Queen!
Was surprised it's at SJ Civic (capacity 3000+) rather than HP. I've a friend who is an absolute Who FREAK and she's already got tix to see him in Colorado.
Post by: RGMike on May 19, 2011, 02:23:03 PM
Do you want to go with us?TOMMY come to San Jose Civic and up to Portland fwiw.
The Who and its members have staged their fair share of "Tommy" tours previously, but one thing will set his venture apart. While previous tours have omitted select songs from the groundbreaking album, Daltrey has promised to perform the rock opera opus in its entirety, according to his tour statement.
Daltrey's touring band will include guitarists Frank Simes and Simon Townshend (younger brother of Who guitarist Pete Townshend), bassist Jon Button, drummer Scott Deavours, and keyboardist Loren Gold.
I think I'll go to San Jose show Oct 21.
Roger Daltrey *IS* the Acid Queen!
Was surprised it's at SJ Civic (capacity 3000+) rather than HP. I've a friend who is an absolute Who FREAK and she's already got tix to see him in Colorado.
Nah, I think I've heard "Tommy" in its various permutations a few too many times at this point. ;)
Post by: Tinka Cat on May 20, 2011, 08:58:01 AM
These were "album shows" and they did their first two albums Crocodiles and Heaven Up Here, throwing in some hits to please the masses:
Going Up
Stars Are Stars
Pride
Monkeys
Crocodiles
Rescue
(Broke My Neck snippet)
Villiers Terrace
Pictures On My Wall
All That Jazz
Happy Death Men
Do It Clean
Bring On the Dancing Horses
Nothing Lasts Forever / Walk on the Wild Side (Lou Reed cover)
--Intermission--
Show of Strength
With a Hip
Over the Wall
It Was A Pleasure
A Promise
Heaven Up Here
The Disease
All My Colours
No Dark Things
Turquoise Days
All I Want
-Encore:
The Killing Moon
The Cutter
-Encore 2:
Lips Like Sugar
Post by: Alicat on May 20, 2011, 11:00:09 AM
Do you want to go with us?TOMMY come to San Jose Civic and up to Portland fwiw.Gonna get my Tommy/Daltrey on in Oct. Got dress circle sec 202 row A. Should be OK. Hoped for floor but nothing came up. Never been to the SJ Civic. Satisfied. Broke.
The Who and its members have staged their fair share of "Tommy" tours previously, but one thing will set his venture apart. While previous tours have omitted select songs from the groundbreaking album, Daltrey has promised to perform the rock opera opus in its entirety, according to his tour statement.
Daltrey's touring band will include guitarists Frank Simes and Simon Townshend (younger brother of Who guitarist Pete Townshend), bassist Jon Button, drummer Scott Deavours, and keyboardist Loren Gold.
I think I'll go to San Jose show Oct 21.
Roger Daltrey *IS* the Acid Queen!
Was surprised it's at SJ Civic (capacity 3000+) rather than HP. I've a friend who is an absolute Who FREAK and she's already got tix to see him in Colorado.
Nah, I think I've heard "Tommy" in its various permutations a few too many times at this point. ;)
Post by: RGMike on May 20, 2011, 11:28:01 AM
Gonna get my Tommy/Daltrey on in Oct. Got dress circle sec 202 row A. Should be OK. Hoped for floor but nothing came up. Never been to the SJ Civic. Satisfied. Broke.
well, it looks like you won't be spending money on Stanley Cup Finals tix ;) I'm despairing of seeing the Sharks advance.
Post by: Alicat on May 20, 2011, 11:42:44 AM
My seat partners have their tix for tonight on StubHub and I don't really want to go, even at face value. I do want the orange t-shirt giveaway. I feel sick about the series. I have hope but it is dwindling. I do have my seats for Sunday at noon. IF team teal does not beat Vancouver best of 7, I will cheer for Vancouver. They are really the best.Gonna get my Tommy/Daltrey on in Oct. Got dress circle sec 202 row A. Should be OK. Hoped for floor but nothing came up. Never been to the SJ Civic. Satisfied. Broke.
well, it looks like you won't be spending money on Stanley Cup Finals tix ;) I'm despairing of seeing the Sharks advance.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on May 20, 2011, 11:46:50 AM
My seat partners have their tix for tonight on StubHub and I don't really want to go, even at face value. I do want the orange t-shirt giveaway. I feel sick about the series. I have hope but it is dwindling. I do have my seats for Sunday at noon. IF team teal does not beat Vancouver best of 7, I will cheer for Vancouver. They are really the best.Gonna get my Tommy/Daltrey on in Oct. Got dress circle sec 202 row A. Should be OK. Hoped for floor but nothing came up. Never been to the SJ Civic. Satisfied. Broke.
well, it looks like you won't be spending money on Stanley Cup Finals tix ;) I'm despairing of seeing the Sharks advance.
C'mon people! Two away losses and you're ready to give it up. Game two WAS embarrassing, but it was just a single game. Sharks are a different team at the Tank. They win big tonight.
I hope.
Post by: Tinka Cat on May 20, 2011, 12:11:00 PM
My seat partners have their tix for tonight on StubHub and I don't really want to go, even at face value. I do want the orange t-shirt giveaway. I feel sick about the series. I have hope but it is dwindling. I do have my seats for Sunday at noon. IF team teal does not beat Vancouver best of 7, I will cheer for Vancouver. They are really the best.Gonna get my Tommy/Daltrey on in Oct. Got dress circle sec 202 row A. Should be OK. Hoped for floor but nothing came up. Never been to the SJ Civic. Satisfied. Broke.
well, it looks like you won't be spending money on Stanley Cup Finals tix ;) I'm despairing of seeing the Sharks advance.
C'mon people! Two away losses and you're ready to give it up. Game two WAS embarrassing, but it was just a single game. Sharks are a different team at the Tank. They win big tonight.
I hope.
I watched game 2 on the internet -- I found a Canadian Broadcasting Co stream via justin.tv. The announcers sounded familiar, and then I realized their voices are the ones used in XBOX hockey games! They were really homers, too, pretty much cheering for the Canucks as the Sharkies imploded.
They Sharks were horrible, true, but don't give up hope....! (hey, wait... why are we in the Concert thread?)
Post by: RGMike on May 20, 2011, 03:01:59 PM
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/22/theater/the-shaggs-stage-musical-is-about-to-return.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1
Wish this had opened before I was in NYC. Gaz, you MUST see it and report back to us!!
Post by: sundaygal on May 20, 2011, 04:24:05 PM
Saw Echo & The Bunnymen last night at the Warfield. Singer Ian McCullough was in fine form, rambling in his Scouse-y accent about "football" teams coaches, how much he likes SF. The dude was a regular chatterbox, but I couldn't understand half of what he was saying. it needed subtitles.
Jealous!! Original line-up?
Yeah, I agree on the subtitles, though I don't know which is more difficult to understand: Scouse or Mancunian?
Post by: Tinka Cat on May 20, 2011, 04:49:22 PM
Saw Echo & The Bunnymen last night at the Warfield. Singer Ian McCullough was in fine form, rambling in his Scouse-y accent about "football" teams coaches, how much he likes SF. The dude was a regular chatterbox, but I couldn't understand half of what he was saying. it needed subtitles.
Jealous!! Original line-up?
Yeah, I agree on the subtitles, though I don't know which is more difficult to understand: Scouse or Mancunian?
just Ian and Will and hired hands. Orig drummer de Freitas died way back when, so who knows: maybe after this weekend the original lineup will be getting the band back together. Wouldn't that be Rapture?
Check out David Beckham for some amusing Scouse!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJyYIUFuSMo
Post by: RGMike on May 20, 2011, 07:31:29 PM
Saw Echo & The Bunnymen last night at the Warfield. Singer Ian McCullough was in fine form, rambling in his Scouse-y accent about "football" teams coaches, how much he likes SF. The dude was a regular chatterbox, but I couldn't understand half of what he was saying. it needed subtitles.
Jealous!! Original line-up?
Yeah, I agree on the subtitles, though I don't know which is more difficult to understand: Scouse or Mancunian?
so, Ian's a randy Scouse git, then?
Post by: sundaygal on May 20, 2011, 08:43:54 PM
Saw Echo & The Bunnymen last night at the Warfield. Singer Ian McCullough was in fine form, rambling in his Scouse-y accent about "football" teams coaches, how much he likes SF. The dude was a regular chatterbox, but I couldn't understand half of what he was saying. it needed subtitles.
Jealous!! Original line-up?
Yeah, I agree on the subtitles, though I don't know which is more difficult to understand: Scouse or Mancunian?
so, Ian's a randy Scouse git, then?
I can't remember if I've posted this here before, but this is a funny (albeit, slightly bitchy) bit I read in a Ian McCulloch interview from Uncut Mag a while back...
Are you still mates with The Sopranos' Michael Imperioli?
I'm seeing him next week in New York as it happens. He's great. When we met he
knew more about the Bunnymen than I did, he's a real fan of Will's guitar
playing. He also told me that Bono wore "a piece". At first I thought he
meant a gun, but it turned out he meant his hair.
Tee hee.
Post by: Gazoo on May 22, 2011, 11:56:29 AM
Saw Echo & The Bunnymen last night at the Warfield. Singer Ian McCullough was in fine form, rambling in his Scouse-y accent about "football" teams coaches, how much he likes SF. The dude was a regular chatterbox, but I couldn't understand half of what he was saying. it needed subtitles.
Jealous!! Original line-up?
Yeah, I agree on the subtitles, though I don't know which is more difficult to understand: Scouse or Mancunian?
so, Ian's a randy Scouse git, then?
#wonderingifimtheonlyonewhogotthat
Post by: urth on May 22, 2011, 11:20:33 PM
Saw Echo & The Bunnymen last night at the Warfield. Singer Ian McCullough was in fine form, rambling in his Scouse-y accent about "football" teams coaches, how much he likes SF. The dude was a regular chatterbox, but I couldn't understand half of what he was saying. it needed subtitles.
Jealous!! Original line-up?
Yeah, I agree on the subtitles, though I don't know which is more difficult to understand: Scouse or Mancunian?
so, Ian's a randy Scouse git, then?
#wonderingifimtheonlyonewhogotthat
If you mean the Monkees reference, then no.
Post by: Tinka Cat on May 23, 2011, 08:16:14 AM
Saw Echo & The Bunnymen last night at the Warfield. Singer Ian McCullough was in fine form, rambling in his Scouse-y accent about "football" teams coaches, how much he likes SF. The dude was a regular chatterbox, but I couldn't understand half of what he was saying. it needed subtitles.
Jealous!! Original line-up?
Yeah, I agree on the subtitles, though I don't know which is more difficult to understand: Scouse or Mancunian?
so, Ian's a randy Scouse git, then?
#wonderingifimtheonlyonewhogotthat
If you mean the Monkees reference, then no.
I didn't recognize it, but thought it meant something b /c it was pretty specific.
I just looked it up and Wikipedia says this:
".. (it) ended up a top 5 hit in the UK where it was retitled 'Alternate Title' after the record company (RCA) complained that the title was 'actually somewhat taboo to the British audience'."
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Scouse_Git
:)
Post by: RGMike on May 24, 2011, 10:44:55 AM
"The All Star Rock Tour 2011!! Features 1980's rock music legends Orleans, John Cafferty, Robbie Dupree, Joe Lynn Turner, John Ford Coley, David Pack of Ambrosia and Jimmy Hall of Wet Willie."
That's some K-Tel goodness, ahtellyouwhut!
Post by: Wayback on May 24, 2011, 11:01:43 AM
Heard a commercial for this on 1340 the Boardwalk:Videos from their 5/21/11 show in (ATTN: Tinka) Rochester NY:
"The All Star Rock Tour 2011!! Features 1980's rock music legends Orleans, John Cafferty, Robbie Dupree, Joe Lynn Turner, John Ford Coley, David Pack of Ambrosia and Jimmy Hall of Wet Willie."
That's some K-Tel goodness, ahtellyouwhut!
John Hall & Orleans- "Dance With Me"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RuE0ixpFeo
with Joe Bouchard of BOC - "Don't Fear The Reaper"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEd0mo4vW-s
Post by: RGMike on May 24, 2011, 11:05:13 AM
Heard a commercial for this on 1340 the Boardwalk:Videos from their 5/21/11 show in (ATTN: Tinka) Rochester NY:
"The All Star Rock Tour 2011!! Features 1980's rock music legends Orleans, John Cafferty, Robbie Dupree, Joe Lynn Turner, John Ford Coley, David Pack of Ambrosia and Jimmy Hall of Wet Willie."
That's some K-Tel goodness, ahtellyouwhut!
John Hall & Orleans- "Dance With Me"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RuE0ixpFeo
with Joe Bouchard of BOC - "Don't Fear The Reaper"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEd0mo4vW-s
I've looked at a couple diff skeds and apparently they swap out Bouchard for JL Turner and/or Mr Pack depending where they are.
Post by: RGMike on June 04, 2011, 06:22:00 PM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/06/01/entertainment/e071739D10.DTL&type=music
She coulda had it AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLL!
Post by: Alicat on June 06, 2011, 08:42:45 AM
Post by: urth on June 08, 2011, 12:15:03 AM
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=115114118576762
Post by: Wayback on June 08, 2011, 06:07:52 AM
That Sexy Voice comes to Oakland, October 14 @ the Fox. He's been just stellar every time I've seen him, both solo and with Roxy. If there's no NW dates, this might be worth a flight.Hey yeah, Bryan Ferry at the Fox! Scroll down in this calendar to Oct 14 (tix on sale Thurs June 9). Of course plenty o' choices all summer long: http://www.apeconcerts.com/index.cfm
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=115114118576762
Post by: Alicat on June 08, 2011, 10:37:50 AM
Post by: RGMike on June 08, 2011, 10:44:31 AM
Any of you get to U2 last night? Two of my friends TRIED to go and had a most unfortunate concert outing. Got on San Mateo bridge at 6:30pm. Traffic on 92 and 880. Stuck at Hegenberger exit still at 8:20pm. Lots got closed. Overflow parking faraway had LONG lines to get to and was $40!. Police directed traffic into a no mans land and then said no parking or you'll be towed. If parking was found it would have been 10pm or later by the time they would have hiked to the venue. She offered $100 to VIP parking and was turned away. They never got in to the show. Had tickets for over a year and paid for them almost 2 years ago ($500/pair). I guess this is what happens at stadium shows now unless you take time off work and go very early to ensure you get parking. I don't think I ever want to go to a show at the Oakland Col. again.
OMG what a nightmare. Of course, there's this amazing invention called BART...
I've never seen U2 but having seen their IMAX/3-D concert film, which I really liked, I kinda feel like I never need to see 'em, esp not at a stadium clusterf--k.
Post by: urth on June 08, 2011, 08:01:03 PM
Any of you get to U2 last night? Two of my friends TRIED to go and had a most unfortunate concert outing. Got on San Mateo bridge at 6:30pm. Traffic on 92 and 880. Stuck at Hegenberger exit still at 8:20pm. Lots got closed. Overflow parking faraway had LONG lines to get to and was $40!. Police directed traffic into a no mans land and then said no parking or you'll be towed. If parking was found it would have been 10pm or later by the time they would have hiked to the venue. She offered $100 to VIP parking and was turned away. They never got in to the show. Had tickets for over a year and paid for them almost 2 years ago ($500/pair). I guess this is what happens at stadium shows now unless you take time off work and go very early to ensure you get parking. I don't think I ever want to go to a show at the Oakland Col. again.
Oy, what a clusterfuck. I'm sure your friends must have been livid. I remember being in a similar situation going to see the same band--christ, almost 20 years ago(!) at the same stadium on the Zoo TV tour. Left Sacramento mid-afternoon, heard reports of killer traffic and got as far as El Cerrito by 5:30, so I bailed out and took BART from El Cerrito Norte. Met my friends, saw the show from seats that seemed a quarter mile from the stage, and then had another lengthy wait (like more than an hour) getting on to and across the cattle chute that is BART overpass to get back to the Coliseum station. Luckily they were running late trains, so I made it back to the car and home but it was much more of an ordeal than I expected. IIRC, that was the last time I saw U2.
We've all done it but seeing music in a venue meant for football or baseball has much potential to be not a good experience.
Post by: ggould on June 08, 2011, 09:15:50 PM
Any of you get to U2 last night? Two of my friends TRIED to go and had a most unfortunate concert outing. Got on San Mateo bridge at 6:30pm. Traffic on 92 and 880. Stuck at Hegenberger exit still at 8:20pm. Lots got closed. Overflow parking faraway had LONG lines to get to and was $40!. Police directed traffic into a no mans land and then said no parking or you'll be towed. If parking was found it would have been 10pm or later by the time they would have hiked to the venue. She offered $100 to VIP parking and was turned away. They never got in to the show. Had tickets for over a year and paid for them almost 2 years ago ($500/pair). I guess this is what happens at stadium shows now unless you take time off work and go very early to ensure you get parking. I don't think I ever want to go to a show at the Oakland Col. again.
Oy, what a clusterfuck. I'm sure your friends must have been livid. I remember being in a similar situation going to see the same band--christ, almost 20 years ago(!) at the same stadium on the Zoo TV tour. Left Sacramento mid-afternoon, heard reports of killer traffic and got as far as El Cerrito by 5:30, so I bailed out and took BART from El Cerrito Norte. Met my friends, saw the show from seats that seemed a quarter mile from the stage, and then had another lengthy wait (like more than an hour) getting on to and across the cattle chute that is BART overpass to get back to the Coliseum station. Luckily they were running late trains, so I made it back to the car and home but it was much more of an ordeal than I expected. IIRC, that was the last time I saw U2.
We've all done it but seeing music in a venue meant for football or baseball has much potential to be not a good experience.
I saw the Achtung Baby tour at the same place, and it was awesome. Perhaps we took BART. I felt like they achieved a sense of intimacy that night. We sat in some seats real high up on the 3rd deck. Ironically, I found out later I had some backstage passes, but didn't realize it! I wonder if I'll ever go again.
Post by: urth on June 08, 2011, 09:36:46 PM
Any of you get to U2 last night? Two of my friends TRIED to go and had a most unfortunate concert outing. Got on San Mateo bridge at 6:30pm. Traffic on 92 and 880. Stuck at Hegenberger exit still at 8:20pm. Lots got closed. Overflow parking faraway had LONG lines to get to and was $40!. Police directed traffic into a no mans land and then said no parking or you'll be towed. If parking was found it would have been 10pm or later by the time they would have hiked to the venue. She offered $100 to VIP parking and was turned away. They never got in to the show. Had tickets for over a year and paid for them almost 2 years ago ($500/pair). I guess this is what happens at stadium shows now unless you take time off work and go very early to ensure you get parking. I don't think I ever want to go to a show at the Oakland Col. again.
Oy, what a clusterfuck. I'm sure your friends must have been livid. I remember being in a similar situation going to see the same band--christ, almost 20 years ago(!) at the same stadium on the Zoo TV tour. Left Sacramento mid-afternoon, heard reports of killer traffic and got as far as El Cerrito by 5:30, so I bailed out and took BART from El Cerrito Norte. Met my friends, saw the show from seats that seemed a quarter mile from the stage, and then had another lengthy wait (like more than an hour) getting on to and across the cattle chute that is BART overpass to get back to the Coliseum station. Luckily they were running late trains, so I made it back to the car and home but it was much more of an ordeal than I expected. IIRC, that was the last time I saw U2.
We've all done it but seeing music in a venue meant for football or baseball has much potential to be not a good experience.
I saw the Achtung Baby tour at the same place, and it was awesome. Perhaps we took BART. I felt like they achieved a sense of intimacy that night. We sat in some seats real high up on the 3rd deck. Ironically, I found out later I had some backstage passes, but didn't realize it! I wonder if I'll ever go again.
That was probably the same show I talked about above, Geoff. "Zoo TV" was the name of the tour that followed Achtung Baby, and they played the indoor arena on the first go-round, so if it was in the ballpark, it was most likely the same show.
Post by: Alicat on June 08, 2011, 09:58:24 PM
Lesson learned. You go to these big shows at the Coliseum, you need to skip 1/2 day work to get there and then late the next day b/c you're tired from a late night. Not worth it. This however is the worst show situation I have heard of. It has now officially made the news.Any of you get to U2 last night? Two of my friends TRIED to go and had a most unfortunate concert outing. Got on San Mateo bridge at 6:30pm. Traffic on 92 and 880. Stuck at Hegenberger exit still at 8:20pm. Lots got closed. Overflow parking faraway had LONG lines to get to and was $40!. Police directed traffic into a no mans land and then said no parking or you'll be towed. If parking was found it would have been 10pm or later by the time they would have hiked to the venue. She offered $100 to VIP parking and was turned away. They never got in to the show. Had tickets for over a year and paid for them almost 2 years ago ($500/pair). I guess this is what happens at stadium shows now unless you take time off work and go very early to ensure you get parking. I don't think I ever want to go to a show at the Oakland Col. again.
Oy, what a clusterfuck. I'm sure your friends must have been livid. I remember being in a similar situation going to see the same band--christ, almost 20 years ago(!) at the same stadium on the Zoo TV tour. Left Sacramento mid-afternoon, heard reports of killer traffic and got as far as El Cerrito by 5:30, so I bailed out and took BART from El Cerrito Norte. Met my friends, saw the show from seats that seemed a quarter mile from the stage, and then had another lengthy wait (like more than an hour) getting on to and across the cattle chute that is BART overpass to get back to the Coliseum station. Luckily they were running late trains, so I made it back to the car and home but it was much more of an ordeal than I expected. IIRC, that was the last time I saw U2.
We've all done it but seeing music in a venue meant for football or baseball has much potential to be not a good experience.
I saw the Achtung Baby tour at the same place, and it was awesome. Perhaps we took BART. I felt like they achieved a sense of intimacy that night. We sat in some seats real high up on the 3rd deck. Ironically, I found out later I had some backstage passes, but didn't realize it! I wonder if I'll ever go again.
That was probably the same show I talked about above, Geoff. "Zoo TV" was the name of the tour that followed Achtung Baby, and they played the indoor arena on the first go-round, so if it was in the ballpark, it was most likely the same show.
Post by: radical347 on June 08, 2011, 10:36:42 PM
Any of you get to U2 last night? Two of my friends TRIED to go and had a most unfortunate concert outing. Got on San Mateo bridge at 6:30pm. Traffic on 92 and 880. Stuck at Hegenberger exit still at 8:20pm. Lots got closed. Overflow parking faraway had LONG lines to get to and was $40!. Police directed traffic into a no mans land and then said no parking or you'll be towed. If parking was found it would have been 10pm or later by the time they would have hiked to the venue. She offered $100 to VIP parking and was turned away. They never got in to the show. Had tickets for over a year and paid for them almost 2 years ago ($500/pair). I guess this is what happens at stadium shows now unless you take time off work and go very early to ensure you get parking. I don't think I ever want to go to a show at the Oakland Col. again.
Ouch!!! :( Sorry to hear about your friend's experience. Traffic did sound pretty horrible...I talked to Annalisa today and she said that it took over 3 hours from Emeryville... ::)
I had better luck taking BART. I drove up to the Fremont station @ about 6 and the parking lot was mostly full, but fortunately there were a few spaces left. From there, getting there was no problem. Leaving was another story. I left slightly before the last song was over and the bridge to BART/exit was so jam packed like sardines that it took about half an hour to get across...just barely made the 12:20 AM train (although I would assume they ran a few extra trains, which would have been the right thing to do because there were still tens of thousands of people waiting to leave.) But that wait was probably nothing compared to that of those who drove.
The concert was pretty amazing though. :) I'm a sucker for good visual effects & U2 nailed that. They also played most of my favorite "lesser" singles (Walk On, City of Blinding Lights, Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me Kill Me -- the only other one I really would have wanted was Numb, but I guess that would have been too much to ask.) Lenny Kravitz was good too. I wish Moonalice wouldn't have been the pre-opener.
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 09, 2011, 07:53:41 AM
The concert was pretty amazing though. ... Lenny Kravitz was good too. I wish Moonalice wouldn't have been the pre-opener.
dang, what an infuriating experience Alicat's friend -- and many others, apparently -- had. Bart's the way to go. Getting back before the last train, though? That could be dicey.
I was thinking of heading over to try to pick up some scalped tix, but all things considered, it sounds like it would have been a risky endeavor. I would have liked to see this tour -- haven't seen U2 since the mid-80s. Lenny Kravitz would have been an arena-rock crowd pleaser. I've seen Moonalice at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass -- isn't GE Smith in the band? -- but they didn't hold my interest. we left them at the Arrow stage to go hear something more exciting.
Post by: radical347 on June 09, 2011, 05:27:50 PM
I've seen Moonalice at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass -- isn't GE Smith in the band? -- but they didn't hold my interest. we left them at the Arrow stage to go hear something more exciting.
He was, but he recently left: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonalice
Agreed with your assessment of Moonalice, in fact, that was where I saw them too, @ HSB. The idea of a venture-capitalist-by-day-aging-hippie-by-night isn't too thrilling, although I guess those two aren't necessarily exclusive.
Post by: ggould on June 09, 2011, 09:07:37 PM
I haven't seen them live, but know some folks that dig 'em. My guess is that some nights go well, depending on who shows up.I've seen Moonalice at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass -- isn't GE Smith in the band? -- but they didn't hold my interest. we left them at the Arrow stage to go hear something more exciting.
He was, but he recently left: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonalice
Agreed with your assessment of Moonalice, in fact, that was where I saw them too, @ HSB. The idea of a venture-capitalist-by-day-aging-hippie-by-night isn't too thrilling, although I guess those two aren't necessarily exclusive.
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 09, 2011, 09:54:03 PM
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_localsfo/20110609/ts_yblog_localsfo/disgruntled-u2-fans-consider-legal-action-after-missing-concert?bouchon=807,ca
Not sure if they have a legal leg -- bad traffic isn't really anyone's fault -- but U2 may take the opportunity to bank some goodwill here. Like if a you had a ticket that was never scanned in at the check in gate, you can get a refund.
Post by: Alicat on June 10, 2011, 09:46:12 AM
Disgruntled U2 Fans Consider Legal Action After Missing ConcertIt was more than traffic. The venue has 10,000 parking spots plus some additional overflow and sold almost 70,000 tickets. Doesn't work. BART doesn't work for everyone either. They were not able to manage capacity and had no contingency plan. That is not the ticketholders fault. For large Shoreline events, they have arranged for people to park WAY OFFSITE at Google properties and have hired shuttle busses to transport the fans.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_localsfo/20110609/ts_yblog_localsfo/disgruntled-u2-fans-consider-legal-action-after-missing-concert?bouchon=807,ca
Not sure if they have a legal leg -- bad traffic isn't really anyone's fault -- but U2 may take the opportunity to bank some goodwill here. Like if a you had a ticket that was never scanned in at the check in gate, you can get a refund.
Post by: Alicat on June 10, 2011, 10:08:49 AM
Received 4 comp tix in mail yesterday to San Mateo fair. Surprise! Fun! Yay! Checked out line ups,
I'll make it most likely to TOP.
June 12 Four Tops
June 14 War
June 15-16 Tower of Power (saw at fair many years ago, good show)
June 17 Grand Funk Railroad
June 18 Pablo Cruise (saw them at Millbrae Art & Wine many years ago, fun)
Can't forget the pig races! I can see the rides from my office window.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on June 10, 2011, 11:41:38 AM
Don't want to scroll back to County Fair lineups so...
Received 4 comp tix in mail yesterday to San Mateo fair. Surprise! Fun! Yay! Checked out line ups,
I'll make it most likely to TOP.
June 12 Four Tops
June 14 War
June 15-16 Tower of Power (saw at fair many years ago, good show)
June 17 Grand Funk Railroad
June 18 Pablo Cruise (saw them at Millbrae Art & Wine many years ago, fun)
Can't forget the pig races! I can see the rides from my office window.
I saw WAR at the Sonoma county fair many, many years ago, and it was also worthwhile (though only one member of the original band was actually in the band).
Post by: radical347 on June 10, 2011, 02:32:35 PM
Disgruntled U2 Fans Consider Legal Action After Missing ConcertIt was more than traffic. The venue has 10,000 parking spots plus some additional overflow and sold almost 70,000 tickets. Doesn't work. BART doesn't work for everyone either. They were not able to manage capacity and had no contingency plan. That is not the ticketholders fault. For large Shoreline events, they have arranged for people to park WAY OFFSITE at Google properties and have hired shuttle busses to transport the fans.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_localsfo/20110609/ts_yblog_localsfo/disgruntled-u2-fans-consider-legal-action-after-missing-concert?bouchon=807,ca
Not sure if they have a legal leg -- bad traffic isn't really anyone's fault -- but U2 may take the opportunity to bank some goodwill here. Like if a you had a ticket that was never scanned in at the check in gate, you can get a refund.
Yeah, I agree for the most part. What the stadium really should have done was work with BART to make it convenient to get to/from the concert, heavily publicized that there would be limited, expensive parking and heavily promote BART as the option. BART may not work for everyone but it could work for a lot more people than used it. Looking out the window the Union City station (first stop after Fremont, where the parking lot was mostly full) still had plenty of parking spaces. Peninsula people could have gone to Millbrae BART. Also, BART should have had the foresight to plan ahead for the concert and publicize that they will run later trains to get everyone home from the concert, rather than put up annoying signs saying ATTENTION U2 CONCERTGOERS: GATES ARE CLOSING AT 12:00!!! LAST TRAIN LEAVES AT 12:22!!! all over the station, causing people to drive and/or panic. Worst case scenario this could have caused a stampede...good thing it didn't. I found out that they finally gave in (they had to) and did run 13 extra trains until 2 AM, but it would have been better if they would have been supportive from the beginning & let people know that. There's no excuse for the stories about people driving to the stadium being redireected to no-man's-land and then being told they couldn't even park there, though.
That being said, I think lawsuits are ridiculous, but it's reasonable to give them refunds. Out of 70,000 tickets -- a few hundred, even a few thousand refunds is not going to break their back.
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 10, 2011, 02:59:46 PM
Disgruntled U2 Fans Consider Legal Action After Missing ConcertIt was more than traffic. The venue has 10,000 parking spots plus some additional overflow and sold almost 70,000 tickets. Doesn't work. BART doesn't work for everyone either. They were not able to manage capacity and had no contingency plan. That is not the ticketholders fault. For large Shoreline events, they have arranged for people to park WAY OFFSITE at Google properties and have hired shuttle busses to transport the fans.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_localsfo/20110609/ts_yblog_localsfo/disgruntled-u2-fans-consider-legal-action-after-missing-concert?bouchon=807,ca
Not sure if they have a legal leg -- bad traffic isn't really anyone's fault -- but U2 may take the opportunity to bank some goodwill here. Like if a you had a ticket that was never scanned in at the check in gate, you can get a refund.
Yeah, I agree for the most part. What the stadium really should have done was work with BART to make it convenient to get to/from the concert, heavily publicized that there would be limited, expensive parking and heavily promote BART as the option. BART may not work for everyone but it could work for a lot more people than used it. Looking out the window the Union City station (first stop after Fremont, where the parking lot was mostly full) still had plenty of parking spaces. Peninsula people could have gone to Millbrae BART. Also, BART should have had the foresight to plan ahead for the concert and publicize that they will run later trains to get everyone home from the concert, rather than put up annoying signs saying ATTENTION U2 CONCERTGOERS: GATES ARE CLOSING AT 12:00!!! LAST TRAIN LEAVES AT 12:22!!! all over the station, causing people to drive and/or panic. Worst case scenario this could have caused a stampede...good thing it didn't. I found out that they finally gave in (they had to) and did run 13 extra trains until 2 AM, but it would have been better if they would have been supportive from the beginning & let people know that. There's no excuse for the stories about people driving to the stadium being redireected to no-man's-land and then being told they couldn't even park there, though.
That being said, I think lawsuits are ridiculous, but it's reasonable to give them refunds. Out of 70,000 tickets -- a few hundred, even a few thousand refunds is not going to break their back.
It's certainly reasonable to get a refund if you didn't get in. I bet Alicat's friends -- and others like them -- will get the price of ticket (plus fees, etc) back.
also, not all lawsuits are ridiculous. the threat of legal action in the US court system is sometimes all that a wronged consumer has to protect them against malpractice, injury, etc.
heh, do I sound like a trail lawyer or what? :)
Post by: radical347 on June 10, 2011, 05:05:30 PM
also, not all lawsuits are ridiculous. the threat of legal action in the US court system is sometimes all that a wronged consumer has to protect them against malpractice, injury, etc.
heh, do I sound like a trail lawyer or what? :)
LOL. True, when I said that I was just referring to lawsuits that people were threatening them with in this particular case.
Post by: Wayback on June 11, 2011, 07:35:01 AM
Don't want to scroll back to County Fair lineups so...Congrats, Ali! FYI: here's Chron article rating this year's Bay Area county fair concerts along with fair's concert schedules:
Received 4 comp tix in mail yesterday to San Mateo fair. Surprise! Fun! Yay! Checked out line ups,
I'll make it most likely to TOP.
June 12 Four Tops
June 14 War
June 15-16 Tower of Power (saw at fair many years ago, good show)
June 17 Grand Funk Railroad
June 18 Pablo Cruise (saw them at Millbrae Art & Wine many years ago, fun)
Can't forget the pig races! I can see the rides from my office window.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/parenting/detail?entry_id=89009
San Mateo County Fair San Mateo (June 11-19):
https://www.sanmateocountyfair.com/entertainment-a-special-events/entertainment/concerts
Sonoma-Marin Fair Petaluma (June 22-26): http://www.sonoma-marinfair.org/concerts
Marin County Fair San Rafael (June 30-July 4):
http://www.marinfair.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=262&Itemid=330
Alameda County Fair Pleasanton (June 22-July 10): http://www.alamedacountyfair.com/2011fair/concerts/index_line_up.php
California State Fair Sacto (July 14-31): http://www.bigfun.org/concerts.php
Stanislaus County Fair Turlock (July 16–25): http://www.stancofair.com/concerts/
California Mid-State Fair Paso Robles (July 20-31): http://midstatefair.com/entertainment_grandstand.php
Sonoma County Fair Santa Rosa (July 27-Aug 14): http://www.sonomacountyfair.com/fair/concerts.php
Solano County Fair Vallejo (Aug 3-7): http://www.scfair.com/scfair.html
Santa Clara County Fair San Jose (Aug 4-7): http://thefair.org/home.cfm
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Fridays June 17-Sept. 2): http://www.beachboardwalk.com/concerts/
More Nor Cal Fairs & Festivals: http://www.californiafairsandfestivals.com/Northern%20Fairs.htm
Post by: RGMike on June 14, 2011, 03:27:48 PM
http://www.bonnaroo.com/Artists.aspx
Post by: sundaygal on June 14, 2011, 03:40:32 PM
It occurred to me I hadn't heard much talk about Bonnaroo on KFOG this year. Guess they spent all their money on other "World Class Adventures" and coudn't afford to send Renee or Greg. The other day they were doing a brief story about it on the Weather Channel (because it was very dry and dusty at the fest, apparently) and one of the incredibly white and airheaded young women on the channel said she'd looked at the list of artists and "other than Eminem, I'd never heard of any of them". Seriously?
http://www.bonnaroo.com/Artists.aspx
She's never heard of Ray LaMundane? ::)
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 14, 2011, 04:31:39 PM
It occurred to me I hadn't heard much talk about Bonnaroo on KFOG this year. Guess they spent all their money on other "World Class Adventures" and coudn't afford to send Renee or Greg. The other day they were doing a brief story about it on the Weather Channel (because it was very dry and dusty at the fest, apparently) and one of the incredibly white and airheaded young women on the channel said she'd looked at the list of artists and "other than Eminem, I'd never heard of any of them". Seriously?
http://www.bonnaroo.com/Artists.aspx
She's never heard of Ray LaMundane? ::)
That list is quite long. Maybe she stopped reading after the first word -- "Eminem" -- b/c she got tired.
Post by: Alicat on June 15, 2011, 09:12:58 PM
Seriously. Stoopid weather girl. Not being publicized much are two deaths, http://www.cinemablend.com/celebrity/Two-People-Die-Bonnaroo-2011-32812.htmlIt occurred to me I hadn't heard much talk about Bonnaroo on KFOG this year. Guess they spent all their money on other "World Class Adventures" and coudn't afford to send Renee or Greg. The other day they were doing a brief story about it on the Weather Channel (because it was very dry and dusty at the fest, apparently) and one of the incredibly white and airheaded young women on the channel said she'd looked at the list of artists and "other than Eminem, I'd never heard of any of them". Seriously?
http://www.bonnaroo.com/Artists.aspx
She's never heard of Ray LaMundane? ::)
That list is quite long. Maybe she stopped reading after the first word -- "Eminem" -- b/c she got tired.
Post by: Wayback on June 17, 2011, 03:20:19 PM
The Mercury News/Contra Costa Times music critic offers up a preview paragraph for each of the music acts appearing at this year's Alameda County Fair, June 22-July 10: http://www.mercurynews.com/entertainment/ci_18265660Don't want to scroll back to County Fair lineups so...FYI: here's that Chron article rating this year's Bay Area county fair concerts along with fair's concert schedules:
Received 4 comp tix in mail yesterday to San Mateo fair. Surprise! Fun! Yay! Checked out line ups,
I'll make it most likely to TOP.
June 12 Four Tops
June 14 War
June 15-16 Tower of Power (saw at fair many years ago, good show)
June 17 Grand Funk Railroad
June 18 Pablo Cruise (saw them at Millbrae Art & Wine many years ago, fun)
Can't forget the pig races! I can see the rides from my office window.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/parenting/detail?entry_id=89009
San Mateo County Fair San Mateo (June 11-19):
https://www.sanmateocountyfair.com/entertainment-a-special-events/entertainment/concerts
Sonoma-Marin Fair Petaluma (June 22-26): http://www.sonoma-marinfair.org/concerts
Marin County Fair San Rafael (June 30-July 4):
http://www.marinfair.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=262&Itemid=330
Alameda County Fair Pleasanton (June 22-July 10): http://www.alamedacountyfair.com/2011fair/concerts/index_line_up.php
California State Fair Sacto (July 14-31): http://www.bigfun.org/concerts.php
Stanislaus County Fair Turlock (July 16–25): http://www.stancofair.com/concerts/
California Mid-State Fair Paso Robles (July 20-31): http://midstatefair.com/entertainment_grandstand.php
Sonoma County Fair Santa Rosa (July 27-Aug 14): http://www.sonomacountyfair.com/fair/concerts.php
Solano County Fair Vallejo (Aug 3-7): http://www.scfair.com/scfair.html
Santa Clara County Fair San Jose (Aug 4-7): http://thefair.org/home.cfm
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Fridays June 17-Sept. 2): http://www.beachboardwalk.com/concerts/
More Nor Cal Fairs & Festivals: http://www.californiafairsandfestivals.com/Northern%20Fairs.htm
And remember, you can take BART to Pleasanton, then shuttle bus right to the fair!
Post by: Wayback on June 21, 2011, 05:54:09 PM
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/crosby-stills--nash-jackson-browne-bonnie-raitt-john-hall-the-doobie-brothers-jason-mraz-tom-morello-kitaro-sweet-honey-in-the-rock-jonathan-wilson-and-others-to-perform-a-benefit-concert-to-support-disaster-relief-eff-124177554.html
Post by: urth on June 21, 2011, 11:07:03 PM
Crosby, Stills & Nash, Doobie Brothers, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, John Hall and others to perform a Benefit Concert to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Japan and Non-Nuclear Groups Worldwide on SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 at Shoreline Amphitheater.
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/crosby-stills--nash-jackson-browne-bonnie-raitt-john-hall-the-doobie-brothers-jason-mraz-tom-morello-kitaro-sweet-honey-in-the-rock-jonathan-wilson-and-others-to-perform-a-benefit-concert-to-support-disaster-relief-eff-124177554.html
No Nukes rides again!
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 23, 2011, 01:54:14 PM
http://www.amoeba.com/live-shows/performances/san-francisco/2011-june-23/peter-murphy/artist.html
he'll cut you up, bitches!
Post by: RGMike on June 30, 2011, 12:41:47 PM
http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2011/06/rxp_takliberty_festival_canceled.php
Post by: Wayback on July 01, 2011, 10:06:48 AM
Oh yeah, Roy Clark was good, folksy and humorous, but age has slowed him down, he needed to sit on a stool having had hip surgery, and he doesn't pick as well as he used to, but he performed examples of several styles, on electric guitar, acoustic and fiddle. Even attempted a Spanish guitar instrumental. He has some young talent in his band who were quite good and they all got a chance to be in the spotlight, so it was like a variety show. It was full crowd, tho' lots of senior citizens, weather was perfect and a good ol' time was had at a county fair. Roy Clark bio: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Clark
Post by: Tinka Cat on July 01, 2011, 10:15:36 AM
Last night I met up with Tinka at the Alameda County Fair to see Roy Clark perform (yes, the guy from Hee-Haw who's also a highly regarded guitar/banjo/fiddle player, he's 78 now). A surprise was who introduced Roy-- out walks General Chuck Yeager, the highly decorated fighter pilot/test pilot (portrayed in The Right Stuff), he's 88 yrs old now. He told a few short stories of his flying P-51 Mustangs in WWII Europe, being shot down, rescued by the French Underground, hidden in French cat houses (since that's where Nazi soldiers were not allowed hang out) and escaping via Spain. Then he became a test pilot, broke the sound barrier, then led fighter squadrons in Vietnam. Apparently he and Roy Clark are great friends, as Roy flew planes too. After his intro, Mr. Yeager then sat in the audience, so it was easy after the show to stop by for a minute and shake hands. Quite a bio: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Yeager
Oh yeah, Roy Clark was good, folksy and humorous, but age has slowed him down, he needed to sit on a stool having had hip surgery, and he doesn't pick as well as he used to, but he performed examples of several styles, on electric guitar, acoustic and fiddle. Even attempted a Spanish guitar instrumental. He has some young talent in his band who were quite good and they all got a chance to be in the spotlight, so it was like a variety show. It was full crowd, tho' lots of senior citizens, weather was perfect and a good ol' time was had at a county fair. Roy Clark bio: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Clark
yes, it was great seeing two those American legends last night, and shaking hands with General Yeager was super cool. The Dude has a good grip.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/32/ChuckYeager.jpg/250px-ChuckYeager.jpg)
"I'd like to thank y'all for coming out to
see my good friend, Mister Roy Clark."
Post by: RGMike on July 02, 2011, 10:48:35 AM
http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/program-detail.cfm?id=2292
Bet their version of the 1812 Overture is killer.
Post by: Gazoo on July 02, 2011, 02:50:49 PM
If you're in LA, it's a 4th of July Fireworks Celebration with... Hall & Oates?
http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/program-detail.cfm?id=2292
Bet their version of the 1812 Overture is killer.
Most inopportune song they could play: "Back Together Again" (at least in the sense of the reason for the holiday)
Post by: RGMike on July 20, 2011, 01:45:26 PM
http://www.eastvillageradio.com/content/content.php?id=1783
Post by: sundaygal on July 20, 2011, 02:14:47 PM
Sundaygal needs to round up the "'80s Girls" for this:Men Without Hats...hmm, what else did they sing besides "Safety Dance?" Or are they just gonna play the 30 minute extended dance mix version? ;)
http://www.eastvillageradio.com/content/content.php?id=1783
Love the Mountain Winery venue, hate that it's sooo out of the way.
Post by: Tinka Cat on July 20, 2011, 03:14:10 PM
Sundaygal needs to round up the "'80s Girls" for this:Men Without Hats...hmm, what else did they sing besides "Safety Dance?" Or are they just gonna play the 30 minute extended dance mix version? ;)
http://www.eastvillageradio.com/content/content.php?id=1783
Love the Mountain Winery venue, hate that it's sooo out of the way.
I think they were supposed to be called Men Without Hate, but someone mistyped the name and they went with it.
Little known fact: the same thing happened to the Pete Best-led "Bestles," you know. Some clumsy clerk (pronounced "clark") hit the "a" key instead of the "s" key and the rest, as they say, is history. ;)
I see the B52s are part of that tour. TANC: I just bought a frame for a Fillmore poster to give to an old friend. It's the poster for the July 1989 appearance of the B-52s (Cosmic Thing tour):
(http://www2.sk-static.com/images/media/img/col4/20090614-064114-525888.jpg)
Post by: sundaygal on July 20, 2011, 03:46:44 PM
This would look great in a kitchen! Did you go to Cheap Pete's for the frame?Sundaygal needs to round up the "'80s Girls" for this:Men Without Hats...hmm, what else did they sing besides "Safety Dance?" Or are they just gonna play the 30 minute extended dance mix version? ;)
http://www.eastvillageradio.com/content/content.php?id=1783
Love the Mountain Winery venue, hate that it's sooo out of the way.
I think they were supposed to be called Men Without Hate, but someone mistyped the name and they went with it.
Little known fact: the same thing happened to the Pete Best-led "Bestles," you know. Some clumsy clerk (pronounced "clark") hit the "a" key instead of the "s" key and the rest, as they say, is history. ;)
I see the B52s are part of that tour. TANC: I just bought a frame for a Fillmore poster to give to an old friend. It's the poster for the July 1989 appearance of the B-52s (Cosmic Thing tour):
(http://www2.sk-static.com/images/media/img/col4/20090614-064114-525888.jpg)
Post by: Tinka Cat on July 20, 2011, 05:26:24 PM
This would look great in a kitchen! Did you go to Cheap Pete's for the frame?Sundaygal needs to round up the "'80s Girls" for this:Men Without Hats...hmm, what else did they sing besides "Safety Dance?" Or are they just gonna play the 30 minute extended dance mix version? ;)
http://www.eastvillageradio.com/content/content.php?id=1783
Love the Mountain Winery venue, hate that it's sooo out of the way.
I think they were supposed to be called Men Without Hate, but someone mistyped the name and they went with it.
Little known fact: the same thing happened to the Pete Best-led "Bestles," you know. Some clumsy clerk (pronounced "clark") hit the "a" key instead of the "s" key and the rest, as they say, is history. ;)
I see the B52s are part of that tour. TANC: I just bought a frame for a Fillmore poster to give to an old friend. It's the poster for the July 1989 appearance of the B-52s (Cosmic Thing tour):
Why, yes! They have a selection of "Fillmore poster frames" that come in various styles and in two sizes. The old poster size (18x12) and the new size (19x13).
$21.98 plus tax. I wonder what Expensive Pete's charges....!
Post by: sundaygal on July 21, 2011, 07:39:46 PM
Kid Rock & Sheryl Crow (Shoreline, 7/29)
Kenny G. & Michael Bolton (Mountain Winery, 8/28)
Train & Maroon 5 (Sleeptrain Pavilion, 9/15)
Sooo, if you had a gun to your head...
Post by: RGMike on July 21, 2011, 07:57:47 PM
OK, just noticed these upcoming shows:
Kid Rock & Sheryl Crow (Shoreline, 7/29)
Kenny G. & Michael Bolton (Mountain Winery, 8/28)
Train & Maroon 5 (Sleeptrain Pavilion, 9/15)
Sooo, if you had a gun to your head...
Yikes. Does this mean Sheryl 'ho is f---ing Kid Rock now? *shudder*
I'd see Maroon 5 and leave before Train came out ;)
Post by: Alicat on July 21, 2011, 08:38:50 PM
OK, just noticed these upcoming shows:Gun to my head and I'd take the Kid Rock show and leave before Sheryl. Assuming he'd open?
Kid Rock & Sheryl Crow (Shoreline, 7/29)
Kenny G. & Michael Bolton (Mountain Winery, 8/28)
Train & Maroon 5 (Sleeptrain Pavilion, 9/15)
Sooo, if you had a gun to your head...
Post by: Tinka Cat on July 21, 2011, 09:47:47 PM
OK, just noticed these upcoming shows:
Kid Rock & Sheryl Crow (Shoreline, 7/29)
Kenny G. & Michael Bolton (Mountain Winery, 8/28)
Train & Maroon 5 (Sleeptrain Pavilion, 9/15)
Sooo, if you had a gun to your head...
Kenny G and Michael Bolton, but I would go buy lite beers during all of Kenny G's set.
Post by: urth on July 21, 2011, 11:50:26 PM
OK, just noticed these upcoming shows:
Kid Rock & Sheryl Crow (Shoreline, 7/29)
Kenny G. & Michael Bolton (Mountain Winery, 8/28)
Train & Maroon 5 (Sleeptrain Pavilion, 9/15)
Sooo, if you had a gun to your head...
Go ahead and pull the trigger.
Post by: Alicat on July 22, 2011, 03:48:58 PM
LIKEOK, just noticed these upcoming shows:
Kid Rock & Sheryl Crow (Shoreline, 7/29)
Kenny G. & Michael Bolton (Mountain Winery, 8/28)
Train & Maroon 5 (Sleeptrain Pavilion, 9/15)
Sooo, if you had a gun to your head...
Go ahead and pull the trigger.
Post by: urth on July 25, 2011, 12:38:02 PM
Any interest (yourself, or anyone else really) to see Los Lobos next week at the Mountain Winery?
If you haven't bought your tix yet, you might want to check on the health of the band members before you do so.
Saw the Lobes last night with Los Lonely Boys outdoors at the Portland Zoo. Very pleasant evening (we finally got a day with temps in the upper 80s) but it was probably one of the more shambolic Lobos shows I've seen. Due mainly to the ill health of several band members: David Hidalgo's voice was ragged and croaking; Cesar Rosas was better but only a bit, and bassist Conrad Lozano was MIA due to what Hidalgo termed "a medical emergency" the night before. He quickly added that he's doing better now, but they'd sent him home to recuperate and called in his son Vincent Hidalgo to pinch-hit on bass. The younger Hidalgo actually did a pretty fine job holding down the low end, so that Lozano's absence was not so acutely felt. And instrumentally they were pretty damn strong, as always. But I got the feeling throughout their set that they were doing whatever they could to just get through to the encore. They had Henry from Los Lonely Boys sit in on guitar and vox for a lengthy jam on Little Wing (a la SRV), and the rest of LLB came out for the encore, La Bamba and Good Lovin'.
Btw, I was enjoyed most of LLB's set, some nice Texas blues that pays unashamed homage to SRV and the Lobos, among other influences--right up until they pulled out their big hit to close it out. Of course, that's what got people on their feet; the Foghead mentality is everywhere.
Post by: Tinka Cat on August 02, 2011, 11:45:43 AM
As usual, it's a veritable Who Was Who in pop music:
Saturday, September 3rd
12:00 to 1:00pm - Men Without Hats
1:30-2:30pm- The Romantics
3:15-4:30pm - The Human League
5:00-6:00pm - Notorious
Sunday, September 4th
11:00-11:45am - Lorin Rowan's Caribbean Bleu
12:30-1:45pm - Edgar Winter
2:30-3:45pm - Montrose
4:30pm – 6:00pm - World Classic Rockers (Featuring former members of: Lynard Skynard (sic), Toto, Stepppenwolf, Journey (sick!), Santana, and Boston)
Monday, September 5th
11:30-12:30pm - Wonderbread 5
1:00-2:00pm- The Smithereens
2:45-3:15pm - Blue Sky Riders
3:30-5:00pm - Kenny Loggins
Post by: RGMike on August 02, 2011, 12:12:06 PM
11:30-12:30pm - Wonderbread 5
is that an Osmonds cover band?
Post by: Tinka Cat on August 02, 2011, 12:28:50 PM
11:30-12:30pm - Wonderbread 5
is that an Osmonds cover band?
ha, they probably DO cover an Osmond tune. Cover band that wears big afro wigs and plays 70s pop. Good-time party music for aging frat boys and others who need comfort-zone rock. (see also: Tainted Love, another cover band)
Post by: sundaygal on August 14, 2011, 05:17:46 PM
AL messaged me that she was going to be in the media tent and to stop by, but it was on the opposite side to where we were. Too bad...it would've been fun.
I didn't get to go today, but Win Butler from Arcade Fire made a cameo during Mavis Staples' set and sang The Weight with her (I die!). Here's a clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_iEbgC5X-E
The Black Keys setlist:
Thickfreakness
Girl Is On My Mind
The Breaks
Stack Shot Billy
Busted
Everlasting Light
Next Girl
Chop and Change
Howlin' For You
Tighten Up
She's Long Gone
Ten Cent Pistol
I'll Be Your Man
Strange Times
I Got Mine
Muse setlist:
Uprising
Supermassive Black Hole
Hysteria
(Star-Spangled Banner - Jimi Hendrix)
Map of the Problematique
Butterflies & Hurricanes
(Glastonbury 2004 intro)
Guiding Light
Citizen Erased
Nishe
United States Of Eurasia
Helsinki Jam
Undisclosed Desires
Resistance
Time Is Running Out
(House of the Rising Sun intro)
Starlight
Stockholm Syndrome
Encore:
Plug In Baby
Knights of Cydonia
Post by: Gazoo on August 14, 2011, 06:46:54 PM
11:30-12:30pm - Wonderbread 5
is that an Osmonds cover band?
ha, they probably DO cover an Osmond tune. Cover band that wears big afro wigs and plays 70s pop. Good-time party music for aging frat boys and others who need comfort-zone rock. (see also: Tainted Love, another cover band)
There was a SF band called Superbooty that did same from the late '90s through early '80s. I saw them prolly a dozen times. Wonderbread 5 does a lot of J5 material.
Post by: Wayback on August 18, 2011, 08:37:01 AM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/parenting/detail?entry_id=95624
Post by: ggould on August 18, 2011, 06:41:10 PM
Chronicle archive photos of '70s, 80s, 90s Bay Area outdoor concerts:I just gotta say...I was Randy Jackson's roadie for that gig!
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/parenting/detail?entry_id=95624
Post by: Alicat on August 19, 2011, 09:36:08 AM
Chronicle archive photos of '70s, 80s, 90s Bay Area outdoor concerts:Enjoyed seeing those. We were lucky to have Day on the Greens. Those were some fun times.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/parenting/detail?entry_id=95624
Post by: RGMike on August 20, 2011, 11:50:56 AM
Post by: sundaygal on August 20, 2011, 12:37:21 PM
Goldstar is selling half-price tix for Sade @ Oracle Arena this Fri (8/26). This concert -- her first in ages -- went on sale, like, 9 months ago... and it's still not sold out??
They kept adding shows, I guess. I'm going Friday with a FB 10@10er. Coast to coast, L.A. to Chicago...
Post by: RGMike on August 24, 2011, 11:41:23 AM
Goldstar is selling half-price tix for Sade @ Oracle Arena this Fri (8/26). This concert -- her first in ages -- went on sale, like, 9 months ago... and it's still not sold out??
They kept adding shows, I guess. I'm going Friday with a FB 10@10er. Coast to coast, L.A. to Chicago...
nice non-snarky Aidin Vaiziri interview with Sade. Girlfriend looks fab for 52!
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/08/24/DD1A1KMN1Q.DTL
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on August 26, 2011, 12:21:44 PM
Post by: RGMike on August 26, 2011, 12:34:12 PM
WooHoo! A friend just called with an extra ticket to tonight's Sade and John Legend at Oracle! Free! I am soooo in!
you should meet up with sundaygal!
Post by: ggould on August 26, 2011, 04:11:15 PM
WooHoo! A friend just called with an extra ticket to tonight's Sade and John Legend at Oracle! Free! I am soooo in!totally cool! Is John Legend still playing with The Roots?
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on August 26, 2011, 04:46:22 PM
WooHoo! A friend just called with an extra ticket to tonight's Sade and John Legend at Oracle! Free! I am soooo in!totally cool! Is John Legend still playing with The Roots?
No idea. The opportunity just popped up, so I haven't looked into it at all. I did see him for a few songs on the Mall for Earth Day last year when I visited Washington DC. He's good.
Post by: RGMike on August 26, 2011, 06:45:00 PM
WooHoo! A friend just called with an extra ticket to tonight's Sade and John Legend at Oracle! Free! I am soooo in!totally cool! Is John Legend still playing with The Roots?
No idea. The opportunity just popped up, so I haven't looked into it at all. I did see him for a few songs on the Mall for Earth Day last year when I visited Washington DC. He's good.
He does stuff with them occasionally, but this is a solo tour afaik. I like him alot.
Post by: urth on August 26, 2011, 07:10:40 PM
WooHoo! A friend just called with an extra ticket to tonight's Sade and John Legend at Oracle! Free! I am soooo in!totally cool! Is John Legend still playing with The Roots?
No idea. The opportunity just popped up, so I haven't looked into it at all. I did see him for a few songs on the Mall for Earth Day last year when I visited Washington DC. He's good.
He does stuff with them occasionally, but this is a solo tour afaik. I like him alot.
I think Mike's right about it being a solo tour. Hope for your sake he does a few songs from the album he did with the Roots last year. It was one of my fave albums of the year (not that there was a lot of competition, what with my limited view of things these days). In any case, hope y'all (and Sundaygal and friends) all have a great time.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on August 27, 2011, 07:58:18 AM
Legend was good. Sade is the sexiest woman on the planet. Smoooooooth operator! I don't feel so good. I am too old to stay up til 2am. My friends rock.
Post by: sundaygal on August 27, 2011, 08:25:20 AM
That was fun! Row 16, 2 seats left of center on the floor. Best seats I've ever had at the oracle.I skipped John Legend, but Sade...holy smokes. She IS the most beautiful woman ever. Her band was amazing, too (esp. Stuart Matthewman, original band member/sax player/guitarist...wow). If you can catch her tonight...DO. I couldn't stay for the last 3 songs (I didn't want to deal with the last BART train clusterf*ck). Watching her sing "Is It A Crime?" was one of the best live performances I've experienced. I wish I could've stayed for "No Ordinary Love" and "By Your Side", though.
Legend was good. Sade is the sexiest woman on the planet. Smoooooooth operator! I don't feel so good. I am too old to stay up til 2am. My friends rock.
I'm sure Rod would agree...the outfits the audience wore...WTF/LOL! ;) :D ??? ::) :'(
AL needs to play more Sade on 10@10, damnit!
Here's last night's setlist:
Soldier of Love
Your Love Is King
Skin
Kiss of Life
Love Is Found
In Another Time
Smooth Operator
Jezebel
Bring Me Home
Is It a Crime
Love Is Stronger Than Pride
All About Our Love
Paradise
Nothing Can Come Between Us
Morning Bird
King of Sorrow
The Sweetest Taboo
The Moon and the Sky
Pearls
No Ordinary Love
By Your Side
Encore:
Cherish the Day
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on August 28, 2011, 07:36:57 PM
That was fun! Row 16, 2 seats left of center on the floor. Best seats I've ever had at the oracle.(esp. Stuart Matthewman, original band member/sax player/guitarist...wow).
Legend was good. Sade is the sexiest woman on the planet. Smoooooooth operator! I don't feel so good. I am too old to stay up til 2am. My friends rock.
I'm sure Rod would agree...the outfits the audience wore...WTF/LOL! ;) :D ??? ::) :'(
AL needs to play more Sade on 10@10, damnit!
Yes, Stuart was hella awesome.
Folks were dressed for the show, no doubt. It was awesome.
And yes, MORE SADE.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on August 28, 2011, 07:39:03 PM
Sade had nine pieces backing her up...
Post by: ggould on August 30, 2011, 08:41:16 PM
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/jazzclub/artist/show/2088
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on August 31, 2011, 09:35:09 AM
Damn! I just can't do it on a school night! If any of you can, it's Thursday:
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/jazzclub/artist/show/2088
Last night The Pat Travers Band played at Yoshis. But I needs my sleep during the week too.
Post by: RGMike on August 31, 2011, 09:50:04 AM
That was fun! Row 16, 2 seats left of center on the floor. Best seats I've ever had at the oracle.I skipped John Legend, but Sade...holy smokes. She IS the most beautiful woman ever. Her band was amazing, too (esp. Stuart Matthewman, original band member/sax player/guitarist...wow). If you can catch her tonight...DO. I couldn't stay for the last 3 songs (I didn't want to deal with the last BART train clusterf*ck). Watching her sing "Is It A Crime?" was one of the best live performances I've experienced. I wish I could've stayed for "No Ordinary Love" and "By Your Side", though.
Legend was good. Sade is the sexiest woman on the planet. Smoooooooth operator! I don't feel so good. I am too old to stay up til 2am. My friends rock.
I'm sure Rod would agree...the outfits the audience wore...WTF/LOL! ;) :D ??? ::) :'(
AL needs to play more Sade on 10@10, damnit!
a cow orker also was at the show and was equally gushing in her evaluation of both the concert and the audience fashion show. "they were wearing booty-club clothes!"
Post by: Alicat on September 02, 2011, 10:44:55 AM
Post by: Wayback on September 02, 2011, 11:54:20 AM
Seems like it should be about time to hear Bridge School lineup and on sale date. Waiting.... It's Oct 22/23.Yes, 'tis the season! I went to 5 Bridge School shows in the '90s. I might go again, depending on the lineup, and can meet the Alicat.
Post by: Alicat on September 03, 2011, 12:12:34 AM
I go every year, lineup doesn't matter. Happy to see/hear Neil. Others are a bonus. I have MANY fine show memories. Gazoo went with me two years ago. (I think 2 years ago). Geoff and I have seen each other at two Dead shows at Shoreline.Seems like it should be about time to hear Bridge School lineup and on sale date. Waiting.... It's Oct 22/23.Yes, 'tis the season! I went to 5 Bridge School shows in the '90s. I might go again, depending on the lineup, and can meet the Alicat.
Post by: Wayback on September 06, 2011, 01:01:40 PM
Tomato hurling battle headed to Alameda County fairgrounds
http://www.insidebayarea.com/top-stories/ci_18830401
A Seattle-based company is bringing a massive tomato fight to the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton on Saturday, October 1st, complete with beer and a battle of the bands.
Tomato Battle is a daylong event at which revelers pay a fee to enjoy beer, music and to pelt other fans with thousands of pounds of tomatoes in an hourlong battle.
Like the famous annual event in Spain, "It is super fun," said Nelson. "Everyone is in costume and covered in tomatoes. There is no way that this is not going to be a good time."
The company has events booked in Seattle, Pleasanton, Pomona (L.A.) and Dallas, and it hopes to expand to Las Vegas, Phoenix, Florida, Georgia and Australia. For details www.tomatobattle.com
Post by: sundaygal on September 06, 2011, 01:15:20 PM
Post by: RGMike on September 06, 2011, 01:25:11 PM
Stand back, baby! Stevie Nicks will be playing 2 nights at the Fillmore on Oct 8th & 9th. Tix go on sale this Friday. OMG! :) :D ;D
Drag queen alert! girl, there's gonna be a big run on chiffon!
Post by: RGMike on September 06, 2011, 01:26:25 PM
http://www.fandango.com/petergabriel:newbloodorchestrain3d_146689/movieoverview?date=
3-D? does that mean he's gonna point his, er, sledgehammer at the camera?
Post by: sundaygal on September 06, 2011, 01:36:03 PM
Stand back, baby! Stevie Nicks will be playing 2 nights at the Fillmore on Oct 8th & 9th. Tix go on sale this Friday. OMG! :) :D ;D
Drag queen alert! girl, there's gonna be a big run on chiffon!
Or leather and lace! Haaaaaaaay!
Post by: urth on September 06, 2011, 06:13:44 PM
Quote
The 25th Anniversary
Bridge School Benefit Concerts
2 very special acoustic shows
Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23
Shoreline Amphitheatre
On sale Friday, September 16th at 10am at Livenation.com
Neil Young
Dave Matthews
Arcade Fire
Foo Fighters (Sunday only)
Eddie Vedder
Los Invisibles featuring Carlos Santana, Cindy Blackman Santana and guests
Beck
Mumford & Sons
Tony Bennett (Sunday only)
Diana Krall (Saturday only)
Jenny Lewis
and special guests
If I didn't know better I'd say it was booked by Dennis Constantine. ;)
Post by: Alicat on September 07, 2011, 09:27:52 AM
Paging Alicat. Bridge lineup announced today:I hope to go both days. I'll have just seen the Foos Oct 19. Roger Daltrey will be in San Jose Oct 21 so maybe a surprise drop in on Saturday's Bridge? I think I saw Cindy Blackman sitting in on drums at the Boston show I was at in Concord years ago. Was fantastic. Could it have been her?Quote
The 25th Anniversary
Bridge School Benefit Concerts
2 very special acoustic shows
Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23
Shoreline Amphitheatre
On sale Friday, September 16th at 10am at Livenation.com
Neil Young
Dave Matthews
Arcade Fire
Foo Fighters (Sunday only)
Eddie Vedder
Los Invisibles featuring Carlos Santana, Cindy Blackman Santana and guests
Beck
Mumford & Sons
Tony Bennett (Sunday only)
Diana Krall (Saturday only)
Jenny Lewis
and special guests
If I didn't know better I'd say it was booked by Dennis Constantine. ;)
Post by: sundaygal on September 07, 2011, 11:35:10 AM
BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE - 10/1 :)
2 Shows with STEVIE NICKS - 10/8-9 *(On Sale Friday at 10am) :)
K.D. LANG - 10/19;
MAC MILLER - 11/1;
CITY AND COLOUR - 11/6 *(On Sale Friday at 10am);
THE BANGLES - 11/8 :)
POOR MAN’S WHISKEY - 11/11;
The Hip Hop & Love Tour! Featuring MURS - 11/18;
2 Shows with LUCINDA WILLIAMS - 11/19-20 :)
IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE - 11/23;
PETER MURPHY / SHE WANTS REVENGE - 12/4 :)
SCRATCH ACID - 12/14;
2 Shows with OZOMATLI - 12/16-17
INFECTED MUSHROOM - 12/23
Post by: sundaygal on September 09, 2011, 11:10:06 AM
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on September 09, 2011, 11:59:59 AM
Was gonna buy tickets for Stevie Nicks at The Fillmore 'til I found out they were $102 each! Dayum. :'(
Ouch!
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on September 09, 2011, 01:04:56 PM
Was gonna buy tickets for Stevie Nicks at The Fillmore 'til I found out they were $102 each! Dayum. :'(
Isn't Lindsey Buckingham playing around someplace in the near future? I understand he's cheaper.
Post by: Tinka Cat on September 09, 2011, 01:11:26 PM
Was gonna buy tickets for Stevie Nicks at The Fillmore 'til I found out they were $102 each! Dayum. :'(
Isn't Lindsey Buckingham playing around someplace in the near future? I understand he's cheaper.
I think he's at the Regency Ballroom soon..
I just got this PR via emai:
LIVERMORE, CA – (September 9, 2011) – The only artist ever to receive Grammy Awards in all three categories – music, lyrics and orchestration – legendary singer-songwriter Jimmy Webb will play an intimate concert in Livermore this September. Since his arrival on the music scene in the 1960s, Webb has had an immense influence on American songwriting. His extensive catalog of chart-topping classics includes “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “Wichita Lineman,” “Galveston,” and “Worst That Can Happen,” which have been called by The Los Angeles Times “some of the most elegantly crafted compositions of the last half century.” Webb will appear for a single performance at the Bankhead Theater on Tuesday evening, September 27, 2011.
etc.
Tue Sep 27, at 7:30pm $18/$29/$40/$14 students
http://www.livermoreperformingarts.org
Post by: radical347 on September 12, 2011, 11:04:05 PM
anyone going to see Peter Gabriel in 3-D tonite?
http://www.fandango.com/petergabriel:newbloodorchestrain3d_146689/movieoverview?date=
3-D? does that mean he's gonna point his, er, sledgehammer at the camera?
Yeah, I went. The sound was excellent; 3D was kind of inconsistent. Still, it was nice to see since I missed him at the Greek this summer.
Post by: radical347 on September 12, 2011, 11:04:37 PM
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on September 13, 2011, 05:58:15 AM
Tomorrow: Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers @ the Independent! (Thanks KFOG! ;D)
Tell me how the Noisemakers differ from the Range. :P
Post by: radical347 on September 14, 2011, 05:24:30 PM
Tomorrow: Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers @ the Independent! (Thanks KFOG! ;D)
Tell me how the Noisemakers differ from the Range. :P
Not that I've seen the Range :P , but the Noisemakers seem to be his attempt at a jam band. This worked for his material from "Spirit Trail" & later. But "The Way It Is," "Mandolin Rain," & "The End of the Innocence"...not so much. These three were fine until they started unnecessarily jamming out right when the songs were supposed to end, for about four or five more minutes. OTOH, this worked well with "Great Divide" & highlighted how good BH/N could possibly be. The bluegrass version of "Jacob's Ladder" was a mess. The bluegrass version of "The Valley Road" worked better, but I like the original better. Still, props for him for trying to keep his catalogue interesting. His cover of "I Can't Make You Love Me" was good. He also played "Line in the Sand," "Shadow Hand," and the rest were more obscure tracks. I was mad he didn't play "Gonna Be Some Changes Made" or "Circus on the Moon" or "What the Hell Happened to Me?" or anything else from "Halcyon Days" for that matter. Seeing them at the Independent was awesome because the room was very small and standing only, and there almost wasn't enough room for that piano and all the other instruments.
Post by: urth on September 14, 2011, 10:55:00 PM
10/13 Glass House- Pomona, CA
10/15 "LAS VEGAS SHAKEDOWN"- Las Vegas Country Saloon
10/16 Alex's Bar- Long Beach, CA
Post by: Alicat on September 16, 2011, 10:34:59 AM
Post by: Wayback on September 17, 2011, 10:22:53 AM
Bridge Benefit another fast sell out. There was a TWO ticket limit for reserved. WTF!? Can't take a family. I guess I know why it was done but I'm not pleased. I wasted time looking for 4 b/c I didn't see the limit posted, and then 2 weren't available for Saturday. Darn it. I refuse to sit on the lawn. I did get two for Sunday, my friend got them. We tag team the on sale with her going for the Sunday tix and me for the Saturday. Happy for that.I will be at Bridge show Sunday as well, perhaps we can cross paths.
Post by: radical347 on September 26, 2011, 02:34:05 PM
http://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/2011/print-at-home/HSB11_Schedule.pdf
Post by: RGMike on September 26, 2011, 05:22:38 PM
The daily schedule for Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is up:
http://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/2011/print-at-home/HSB11_Schedule.pdf
And KFOG, to their credit, is dedicating the Friday Morning Show to HSB, with Steve Earle and others lined up to play live from the Playspace. Take THAT, "too much country" complainers!
Post by: Alicat on September 27, 2011, 12:19:37 AM
Absolutely. At one of the bars or beer kiosks. I'll message you my number closer to show time.Bridge Benefit another fast sell out. There was a TWO ticket limit for reserved. WTF!? Can't take a family. I guess I know why it was done but I'm not pleased. I wasted time looking for 4 b/c I didn't see the limit posted, and then 2 weren't available for Saturday. Darn it. I refuse to sit on the lawn. I did get two for Sunday, my friend got them. We tag team the on sale with her going for the Sunday tix and me for the Saturday. Happy for that.I will be at Bridge show Sunday as well, perhaps we can cross paths.
Post by: Tinka Cat on October 03, 2011, 05:16:15 PM
yesterday I spent a good amount of time standing DIRECTLY behind one former lead singer of a band whose name shall remain anonymous but whose song shall remain the same. We were watching Buddy Miller. I was trying to see if they dude has a hair weave, but could not see one for sure. I think it's real.
Post by: RGMike on October 03, 2011, 05:42:32 PM
hardly strictly bluegrass was extra special-like this year, b/c I got a backstage pass! It's much more civilized way to go, so, you know, you should all try to get back stage passes for your next concert.. :)
yesterday I spent a good amount of time standing DIRECTLY behind one former lead singer of a band whose name shall remain anonymous but whose song shall remain the same. We were watching Buddy Miller. I was trying to see if they dude has a hair weave, but could not see one for sure. I think it's real.
I'd've been checking out another part of him to see if it was real...
Post by: RGMike on October 04, 2011, 09:33:22 AM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2F2011%2F09%2F29%2FPK3L1L7ER4.DTL
anyone seeing them Friday nite? Sundaygal? Bueller?
Post by: Wayback on October 13, 2011, 06:48:18 PM
Jimmy Fallon to host the Saturday, October 22nd event
Norah Jones & The Little Willies and Devendra Banhart added to both Saturday and Sunday
Diana Krall unable to perform on Saturday due to a torn ACL
Jenny Lewis unable to perform Saturday and Sunday due to a family emergency
Revised Lineup -
25th Annual Bridge School Benefit Concerts
Saturday, October 22nd at 5pm
Sunday, October 23rd at 2pm
Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View
Neil Young
Dave Matthews
Arcade Fire
Foo Fighters (Sunday only)
Tony Bennett (Sunday only)
Eddie Vedder
Los Invisibles featuring Carlos Santana, Cindy Blackman Santana and guests
Beck
Mumford & Sons
Norah Jones & The Little Willies
Devendra Banhart
and special guests
Still, should be fun, will catch up with Alicat there Oct 23, anyone else?
Post by: sundaygal on October 15, 2011, 12:21:17 AM
I'm pretty sure I was on the same BART train coming back with Dred Scott AND TC, but wasn't 100% sure. Besides, they were with their lady friends, and didn't wanna be all HAAAAAY. :)
What was up with the screeching feedback towards the end?
Post by: urth on October 15, 2011, 07:16:56 PM
Just came back from Bryan Ferry. Hell yeah. I enjoyed theSolid Goldbackup dancers...and Chris Spedding, too.
I'm pretty sure I was on the same BART train coming back with Dred Scott AND TC, but wasn't 100% sure. Besides, they were with their lady friends, and didn't wanna be all HAAAAAY. :)
What was up with the screeching feedback towards the end?
A couple of my friends who were there commented on that, too. One of them is a sound engineer, and he thought that the sax player's mic was shorting out thru her monitor. Painful for all parties, I'm sure.
Post by: Tinka Cat on October 16, 2011, 09:40:29 AM
Just came back from Bryan Ferry. Hell yeah. I enjoyed theSolid Goldbackup dancers...and Chris Spedding, too.
I'm pretty sure I was on the same BART train coming back with Dred Scott AND TC, but wasn't 100% sure. Besides, they were with their lady friends, and didn't wanna be all HAAAAAY. :)
What was up with the screeching feedback towards the end?
A couple of my friends who were there commented on that, too. One of them is a sound engineer, and he thought that the sax player's mic was shorting out thru her monitor. Painful for all parties, I'm sure.
I was wondering if I would run into you, SG. I did take Bart home and we sat in the front car. You should've def said Haaaaaaaaay and thaaaaaanks to Dred! :)
I bought tix just that day, so it was last minute decision, but I'm so glad I went. I would've kicked myself had I missed out. Still, it seems Bryan either held back a bit with his vocals, or the fox sound system, which I've heard was horrible, claimed another victim. (I don't mean the feedback problems, just the general muddiness.). Nevertheles, I was stoked to hear some RM stuff like "If There Is Something" and "Oh, Yeah."
I got a little verklempt during "Avalon". Heheh. His covers of "Jealous Guy" and "Like A Hurricane" are just so awesome. But i think my fave arrangements were "Casanova" and "My Only Love." I thought the last song, Sam and Dave's "Hold On, I'm Coming", was an odd choice, a little underwhelming. And no horn hook? Huh? Loved the dancers! The left one sure did whip her hair back and forth, eh?
Post by: sundaygal on October 17, 2011, 11:07:16 AM
The Sam & Dave song is from my fave Bryan Ferry solo album, "The Bride Stripped Bare". It's a covers album - I love his take on the VU's "What Goes On".Just came back from Bryan Ferry. Hell yeah. I enjoyed theSolid Goldbackup dancers...and Chris Spedding, too.
I'm pretty sure I was on the same BART train coming back with Dred Scott AND TC, but wasn't 100% sure. Besides, they were with their lady friends, and didn't wanna be all HAAAAAY. :)
What was up with the screeching feedback towards the end?
A couple of my friends who were there commented on that, too. One of them is a sound engineer, and he thought that the sax player's mic was shorting out thru her monitor. Painful for all parties, I'm sure.
I was wondering if I would run into you, SG. I did take Bart home and we sat in the front car. You should've def said Haaaaaaaaay and thaaaaaanks to Dred! :)
I bought tix just that day, so it was last minute decision, but I'm so glad I went. I would've kicked myself had I missed out. Still, it seems Bryan either held back a bit with his vocals, or the fox sound system, which I've heard was horrible, claimed another victim. (I don't mean the feedback probes, just the general muddiness.). Nevertheles, I was stoked to hear some RM stuff like "if there is something" and "oh, yeah."
I got a little verklempt during "Avalon". Heheh. His covers of "jealous guy" and "like a hurricane" are just so awesome. But i think my fave arrangements were "Casanova" and "My only love." I thought the last song, Sam and Dave's "hold on I'm coming", was an odd choice, a little underwhelming. And no horn hook? Huh? Loved the dancers! The left one sure did whip her hair back and forth, eh?
Dang, I wasn't sure it was you! I wish I knew you were gonna be there - we could've all met up! Ah, well...next time. The truffle I had at the show hit me later and I was a bit out of it and kept thinking every other middle aged white dude was Dred Scott. Oh, I sent him a nice email afterwards. :)
Post by: urth on October 17, 2011, 11:37:30 AM
The Sam & Dave song is from my fave Bryan Ferry solo album, "The Bride Stripped Bare". It's a covers album - I love his take on the VU's "What Goes On".Just came back from Bryan Ferry. Hell yeah. I enjoyed theSolid Goldbackup dancers...and Chris Spedding, too.
I'm pretty sure I was on the same BART train coming back with Dred Scott AND TC, but wasn't 100% sure. Besides, they were with their lady friends, and didn't wanna be all HAAAAAY. :)
What was up with the screeching feedback towards the end?
A couple of my friends who were there commented on that, too. One of them is a sound engineer, and he thought that the sax player's mic was shorting out thru her monitor. Painful for all parties, I'm sure.
I was wondering if I would run into you, SG. I did take Bart home and we sat in the front car. You should've def said Haaaaaaaaay and thaaaaaanks to Dred! :)
I bought tix just that day, so it was last minute decision, but I'm so glad I went. I would've kicked myself had I missed out. Still, it seems Bryan either held back a bit with his vocals, or the fox sound system, which I've heard was horrible, claimed another victim. (I don't mean the feedback probes, just the general muddiness.). Nevertheles, I was stoked to hear some RM stuff like "if there is something" and "oh, yeah."
I got a little verklempt during "Avalon". Heheh. His covers of "jealous guy" and "like a hurricane" are just so awesome. But i think my fave arrangements were "Casanova" and "My only love." I thought the last song, Sam and Dave's "hold on I'm coming", was an odd choice, a little underwhelming. And no horn hook? Huh? Loved the dancers! The left one sure did whip her hair back and forth, eh?
Dang, I wasn't sure it was you! I wish I knew you were gonna be there - we could've all met up! Ah, well...next time. The truffle I had at the show hit me later and I was a bit out of it and kept thinking every other middle aged white dude was Dred Scott. Oh, I sent him a nice email afterwards. :)
"Nobody knoooows...the truffles I've seen..."
Post by: Tinka Cat on October 17, 2011, 12:04:02 PM
The Sam & Dave song is from my fave Bryan Ferry solo album, "The Bride Stripped Bare". It's a covers album - I love his take on the VU's "What Goes On".Just came back from Bryan Ferry. Hell yeah. I enjoyed theSolid Goldbackup dancers...and Chris Spedding, too.
I'm pretty sure I was on the same BART train coming back with Dred Scott AND TC, but wasn't 100% sure. Besides, they were with their lady friends, and didn't wanna be all HAAAAAY. :)
What was up with the screeching feedback towards the end?
A couple of my friends who were there commented on that, too. One of them is a sound engineer, and he thought that the sax player's mic was shorting out thru her monitor. Painful for all parties, I'm sure.
I was wondering if I would run into you, SG. I did take Bart home and we sat in the front car. You should've def said Haaaaaaaaay and thaaaaaanks to Dred! :)
I bought tix just that day, so it was last minute decision, but I'm so glad I went. I would've kicked myself had I missed out. Still, it seems Bryan either held back a bit with his vocals, or the fox sound system, which I've heard was horrible, claimed another victim. (I don't mean the feedback probes, just the general muddiness.). Nevertheles, I was stoked to hear some RM stuff like "if there is something" and "oh, yeah."
I got a little verklempt during "Avalon". Heheh. His covers of "jealous guy" and "like a hurricane" are just so awesome. But i think my fave arrangements were "Casanova" and "My only love." I thought the last song, Sam and Dave's "hold on I'm coming", was an odd choice, a little underwhelming. And no horn hook? Huh? Loved the dancers! The left one sure did whip her hair back and forth, eh?
Dang, I wasn't sure it was you! I wish I knew you were gonna be there - we could've all met up! Ah, well...next time. The truffle I had at the show hit me later and I was a bit out of it and kept thinking every other middle aged white dude was Dred Scott. Oh, I sent him a nice email afterwards. :)
"Nobody knoooows...the truffles I've seen..."
so , that's "truffle" as in fungus or chocolate?
Post by: sundaygal on October 17, 2011, 12:09:14 PM
Chocolate. Green chocolate, that is. ;)The Sam & Dave song is from my fave Bryan Ferry solo album, "The Bride Stripped Bare". It's a covers album - I love his take on the VU's "What Goes On".Just came back from Bryan Ferry. Hell yeah. I enjoyed theSolid Goldbackup dancers...and Chris Spedding, too.
I'm pretty sure I was on the same BART train coming back with Dred Scott AND TC, but wasn't 100% sure. Besides, they were with their lady friends, and didn't wanna be all HAAAAAY. :)
What was up with the screeching feedback towards the end?
A couple of my friends who were there commented on that, too. One of them is a sound engineer, and he thought that the sax player's mic was shorting out thru her monitor. Painful for all parties, I'm sure.
I was wondering if I would run into you, SG. I did take Bart home and we sat in the front car. You should've def said Haaaaaaaaay and thaaaaaanks to Dred! :)
I bought tix just that day, so it was last minute decision, but I'm so glad I went. I would've kicked myself had I missed out. Still, it seems Bryan either held back a bit with his vocals, or the fox sound system, which I've heard was horrible, claimed another victim. (I don't mean the feedback probes, just the general muddiness.). Nevertheles, I was stoked to hear some RM stuff like "if there is something" and "oh, yeah."
I got a little verklempt during "Avalon". Heheh. His covers of "jealous guy" and "like a hurricane" are just so awesome. But i think my fave arrangements were "Casanova" and "My only love." I thought the last song, Sam and Dave's "hold on I'm coming", was an odd choice, a little underwhelming. And no horn hook? Huh? Loved the dancers! The left one sure did whip her hair back and forth, eh?
Dang, I wasn't sure it was you! I wish I knew you were gonna be there - we could've all met up! Ah, well...next time. The truffle I had at the show hit me later and I was a bit out of it and kept thinking every other middle aged white dude was Dred Scott. Oh, I sent him a nice email afterwards. :)
"Nobody knoooows...the truffles I've seen..."
so , that's "truffle" as in fungus or chocolate?
Post by: RGMike on October 17, 2011, 07:02:29 PM
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/red-red-wine-ub40-bankrupt-249374
Post by: Tinka Cat on October 17, 2011, 10:23:00 PM
Chocolate. Green chocolate, that is. ;)The Sam & Dave song is from my fave Bryan Ferry solo album, "The Bride Stripped Bare". It's a covers album - I love his take on the VU's "What Goes On".Just came back from Bryan Ferry. Hell yeah. I enjoyed theSolid Goldbackup dancers...and Chris Spedding, too.
I'm pretty sure I was on the same BART train coming back with Dred Scott AND TC, but wasn't 100% sure. Besides, they were with their lady friends, and didn't wanna be all HAAAAAY. :)
What was up with the screeching feedback towards the end?
A couple of my friends who were there commented on that, too. One of them is a sound engineer, and he thought that the sax player's mic was shorting out thru her monitor. Painful for all parties, I'm sure.
I was wondering if I would run into you, SG. I did take Bart home and we sat in the front car. You should've def said Haaaaaaaaay and thaaaaaanks to Dred! :)
I bought tix just that day, so it was last minute decision, but I'm so glad I went. I would've kicked myself had I missed out. Still, it seems Bryan either held back a bit with his vocals, or the fox sound system, which I've heard was horrible, claimed another victim. (I don't mean the feedback probes, just the general muddiness.). Nevertheles, I was stoked to hear some RM stuff like "if there is something" and "oh, yeah."
I got a little verklempt during "Avalon". Heheh. His covers of "jealous guy" and "like a hurricane" are just so awesome. But i think my fave arrangements were "Casanova" and "My only love." I thought the last song, Sam and Dave's "hold on I'm coming", was an odd choice, a little underwhelming. And no horn hook? Huh? Loved the dancers! The left one sure did whip her hair back and forth, eh?
Dang, I wasn't sure it was you! I wish I knew you were gonna be there - we could've all met up! Ah, well...next time. The truffle I had at the show hit me later and I was a bit out of it and kept thinking every other middle aged white dude was Dred Scott. Oh, I sent him a nice email afterwards. :)
"Nobody knoooows...the truffles I've seen..."
so , that's "truffle" as in fungus or chocolate?
Green chocolate? Well, I never...! So you were popping bon-bons with Bryan Ferry? I wondered what he did during that "intermission." ;)
Post by: sundaygal on October 17, 2011, 10:43:02 PM
You never? Yeahright!Chocolate. Green chocolate, that is. ;)The Sam & Dave song is from my fave Bryan Ferry solo album, "The Bride Stripped Bare". It's a covers album - I love his take on the VU's "What Goes On".Just came back from Bryan Ferry. Hell yeah. I enjoyed theSolid Goldbackup dancers...and Chris Spedding, too.
I'm pretty sure I was on the same BART train coming back with Dred Scott AND TC, but wasn't 100% sure. Besides, they were with their lady friends, and didn't wanna be all HAAAAAY. :)
What was up with the screeching feedback towards the end?
A couple of my friends who were there commented on that, too. One of them is a sound engineer, and he thought that the sax player's mic was shorting out thru her monitor. Painful for all parties, I'm sure.
I was wondering if I would run into you, SG. I did take Bart home and we sat in the front car. You should've def said Haaaaaaaaay and thaaaaaanks to Dred! :)
I bought tix just that day, so it was last minute decision, but I'm so glad I went. I would've kicked myself had I missed out. Still, it seems Bryan either held back a bit with his vocals, or the fox sound system, which I've heard was horrible, claimed another victim. (I don't mean the feedback probes, just the general muddiness.). Nevertheles, I was stoked to hear some RM stuff like "if there is something" and "oh, yeah."
I got a little verklempt during "Avalon". Heheh. His covers of "jealous guy" and "like a hurricane" are just so awesome. But i think my fave arrangements were "Casanova" and "My only love." I thought the last song, Sam and Dave's "hold on I'm coming", was an odd choice, a little underwhelming. And no horn hook? Huh? Loved the dancers! The left one sure did whip her hair back and forth, eh?
Dang, I wasn't sure it was you! I wish I knew you were gonna be there - we could've all met up! Ah, well...next time. The truffle I had at the show hit me later and I was a bit out of it and kept thinking every other middle aged white dude was Dred Scott. Oh, I sent him a nice email afterwards. :)
"Nobody knoooows...the truffles I've seen..."
so , that's "truffle" as in fungus or chocolate?
Green chocolate? Well, I never...! So you were popping bon-bons with Bryan Ferry? I wondered what he did during that "intermission." ;)
Bryan Ferry should cut back on the bon-bons...
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/08/13/article-0-0AC138D8000005DC-404_468x286.jpg)
Post by: princessofcairo on October 18, 2011, 03:06:49 AM
Bryan Ferry should cut back on the bon-bons...
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/08/13/article-0-0AC138D8000005DC-404_468x286.jpg)
Oh, but in Spain, "bonbon" also means sexy lady. Haaaaayyyy! :)
Post by: Alicat on October 18, 2011, 10:17:27 AM
Tres bonbon. Is that a sexy lady threesome? ;)Bryan Ferry should cut back on the bon-bons...
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/08/13/article-0-0AC138D8000005DC-404_468x286.jpg)
Oh, but in Spain, "bonbon" also means sexy lady. Haaaaayyyy! :)
Post by: princessofcairo on October 18, 2011, 10:19:35 AM
Tres bonbon. Is that a sexy lady threesome? ;)
Hmm...I'll have to ask around, but I like the way you think. ;)
Post by: Tinka Cat on October 18, 2011, 10:52:26 AM
Tres bonbon. Is that a sexy lady threesome? ;)
Hmm...I'll have to ask around, but I like the way you think. ;)
I know that photo, that's Amanda Sheppard, his current GF. She is 36 years younger than he is.
Love is the Drug called Cialis!
Post by: sundaygal on October 20, 2011, 11:18:42 AM
Warfield 1/29
Fox Theatre 1/31
San Jose Civic 1/28
Post by: Wayback on October 23, 2011, 10:31:43 AM
Eddie Vedder - You've Got to Hide Your Love Away - 10/22/11
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iRTOt3bo08
Beck and Neil Young - Pocahontas - Bridge School Benefit - 10/22/11
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPw-sszMaoE
Neil Young entire closing set - Bridge School Benefit - 10/22/11 -
Comes A Time, Sugar Mtn, Long May You Run, Heart of Gold, Get Together
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj7J7y03eYQ
Two-minute promo for the live webcast:
2011 BRIDGE SCHOOL BENEFIT CONCERT- LIVE WEBCAST
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPGpVl1C_XA
Video replay of Saturday's ENTIRE show:
Bridge School Benefit Concert 10/22/11 REPLAY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Az_13d5ss7U
Post by: Wayback on October 24, 2011, 06:53:04 PM
Santana returns to alma mater, guitar blazing
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/10/24/MN7E1LLMG4.DTL
A review of the Bridge School concert:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/10/24/DD0G1LL9VF.DTL
Post by: sundaygal on October 24, 2011, 09:23:46 PM
After playing Bridge School this weekend, Carlos Santana today visited his high school in SF:I went to Mission *high* in 1987! Man, I would've killed for some Bi-Rite back in the day...
Santana returns to alma mater, guitar blazing
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/10/24/MN7E1LLMG4.DTL
Post by: Alicat on October 25, 2011, 02:46:27 PM
After playing Bridge School this weekend, Carlos Santana today visited his high school in SF:Had a tremendouse time on Sunday!!!!!!! I did skip out for S'Nora's set. Most of Mumford too. It was a hot/warm, beautiful day and evening.
Santana returns to alma mater, guitar blazing
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/10/24/MN7E1LLMG4.DTL
A review of the Bridge School concert:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/10/24/DD0G1LL9VF.DTL
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on November 02, 2011, 01:00:21 PM
Post by: Alicat on November 02, 2011, 10:34:05 PM
Jane's Addiction, Bush, Mumford & Sons, Florence and the Machine, and Young the Giant
on sale this Saturday
Tempted.
Post by: RGMike on November 03, 2011, 07:39:47 AM
NSSN 2011 Dec 9 Oakland
Jane's Addiction, Bush, Mumford & Sons, Florence and the Machine, and Young the Giant
on sale this Saturday
Tempted.
I had to google to find out waht NSSN stood for. Live 105 plays Mumford and Florence/Machine?
Wonder who's doing KFOG Concert For Kids? (announcement tomo'w)
Post by: RGMike on November 04, 2011, 07:21:32 AM
Wonder who's doing KFOG Concert For Kids? (announcement tomo'w)
Why, it's... Death Cab for Cutie and the Airborne Toxic Event.
Post by: sundaygal on November 09, 2011, 05:01:59 PM
Post by: urth on November 09, 2011, 09:41:41 PM
I almost forgot I saw The Bangles last night at The Fillmore. Bought tickets at the box office around 8pm and got to sit up in the balcony. Damn, Susanna still looks amazing! Good show, not great. I'd seen them before at the Maritime Hall and they were a bit livelier. Then again, that was over 10 years ago.
Any Michael Steele sightings? I gather she's not in the band anymore, but she was living in SF a few years back, so was thinking she could show up for a song or two.
Post by: RGMike on November 10, 2011, 07:59:19 AM
I almost forgot I saw The Bangles last night at The Fillmore. Bought tickets at the box office around 8pm and got to sit up in the balcony. Damn, Susanna still looks amazing! Good show, not great. I'd seen them before at the Maritime Hall and they were a bit livelier. Then again, that was over 10 years ago.
Any Michael Steele sightings? I gather she's not in the band anymore, but she was living in SF a few years back, so was thinking she could show up for a song or two.
esp now that she's not running the RNC any more.
Post by: ggould on November 10, 2011, 12:22:12 PM
;)I almost forgot I saw The Bangles last night at The Fillmore. Bought tickets at the box office around 8pm and got to sit up in the balcony. Damn, Susanna still looks amazing! Good show, not great. I'd seen them before at the Maritime Hall and they were a bit livelier. Then again, that was over 10 years ago.
Any Michael Steele sightings? I gather she's not in the band anymore, but she was living in SF a few years back, so was thinking she could show up for a song or two.
esp now that she's not running the RNC any more.
Post by: Wayback on November 11, 2011, 05:35:10 PM
Original Black Sabbath lineup announce new album, 2012 world tour
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/11/us-blacksabbath-idUSTRE7AA57Q20111111
Post by: Gazoo on November 12, 2011, 11:56:12 AM
I almost forgot I saw The Bangles last night at The Fillmore. Bought tickets at the box office around 8pm and got to sit up in the balcony. Damn, Susanna still looks amazing! Good show, not great. I'd seen them before at the Maritime Hall and they were a bit livelier. Then again, that was over 10 years ago.
What songs do you remember from the setlist? As I've gushed from time to time here, I adore her work with Matthew Sweet on their pair of covers albums.
Post by: sundaygal on November 12, 2011, 12:43:18 PM
I love those Under the Covers albums, too!I almost forgot I saw The Bangles last night at The Fillmore. Bought tickets at the box office around 8pm and got to sit up in the balcony. Damn, Susanna still looks amazing! Good show, not great. I'd seen them before at the Maritime Hall and they were a bit livelier. Then again, that was over 10 years ago.
What songs do you remember from the setlist? As I've gushed from time to time here, I adore her work with Matthew Sweet on their pair of covers albums.
They played a bunch of stuff from their new album. Quite Bangle-y, as to be expected. No Michael Steele(s) sightings. :P I loved her voice - especially on "September Gurls". They played the hits:
Going Down to Liverpool
Walk Like an Egyptian
Hero Takes a Fall
If She Knew What She Wants
September Gurls "that was for Alex!"
Manic Monday
Hazy Shade of Winter (with a touch of "Pictures of Matchstick Men" in the solo)
Eternal Flame (2 Bic lighters in the audience. Put down your iPhones people!)
In Your Room
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on November 12, 2011, 07:49:49 PM
Speaking of turning it up to eleven...
Original Black Sabbath lineup announce new album, 2012 world tour
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/11/us-blacksabbath-idUSTRE7AA57Q20111111
I'm going if they come here!
Post by: urth on November 12, 2011, 08:16:25 PM
Speaking of turning it up to eleven...
Original Black Sabbath lineup announce new album, 2012 world tour
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/11/us-blacksabbath-idUSTRE7AA57Q20111111
I'm going if they come here!
Have to assume they will. And it'd be heresy if they play anyplace other than the Cow Palace. (Which doesn't mean they won't.)
Post by: ggould on November 12, 2011, 10:18:59 PM
My only experience with Black Sabbath was a jillion years ago at a Day On The Green. I was backstage with Cheap Trick, talking about making an 18-string bass. They were real excited about seeing Black Sabbath when they were on. How long ago was that? Late 70's?Speaking of turning it up to eleven...
Original Black Sabbath lineup announce new album, 2012 world tour
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/11/us-blacksabbath-idUSTRE7AA57Q20111111
I'm going if they come here!
Have to assume they will. And it'd be heresy if they play anyplace other than the Cow Palace. (Which doesn't mean they won't.)
ETA: Wikipedia says "Day On The Green #2: Journey, Cheap Trick, Black Sabbath, Molly Hatchet, Shakin' Street (July 27, 1980)"
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on November 16, 2011, 05:36:06 AM
Post by: Here'sToYa! on November 16, 2011, 09:58:01 AM
Friday Night (11/18), 8PM at the Grand Regency... I have an extra Steven Stills ticket. If anybody wants to go, let me know.And there’s a rose in the fisted glove
And the eagle flies with the dove,
And if you can’t goooooooooo (tothestevenstillsconcert) with the one you love,
Swellie, love the one you go with,
Dit dit dit dit dit dit dit dit,
dit dit dit dit dit dit dit dit,
dit dit dit dit dit dit dit dit,
DIT DIT DIT,
DIT DIT DIT!!!!
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on November 16, 2011, 12:25:18 PM
quote author=Here'sToYa! link=topic=382.msg147724#msg147724 date=1321466281]
Friday Night (11/18), 8PM at the Grand Regency... I have an extra Steven Stills ticket. If anybody wants to go, let me know.And there’s a rose in the fisted glove
And the eagle flies with the dove,
And if you can’t goooooooooo (tothestevenstillsconcert) with the one you love,
Swellie, love the one you go with,
Dit dit dit dit dit dit dit dit,
dit dit dit dit dit dit dit dit,
dit dit dit dit dit dit dit dit,
DIT DIT DIT,
DIT DIT DIT!!!!
[/quote]
That's it. I'll invite Homer Simpson.
Post by: sundaygal on November 16, 2011, 12:44:15 PM
[
quote author=Here'sToYa! link=topic=382.msg147724#msg147724 date=1321466281]Friday Night (11/18), 8PM at the Grand Regency... I have an extra Steven Stills ticket. If anybody wants to go, let me know.And there’s a rose in the fisted glove
And the eagle flies with the dove,
And if you can’t goooooooooo (tothestevenstillsconcert) with the one you love,
Swellie, love the one you go with,
Dit dit dit dit dit dit dit dit,
dit dit dit dit dit dit dit dit,
dit dit dit dit dit dit dit dit,
DIT DIT DIT,
DIT DIT DIT!!!!
That's it. I'll invite Homer Simpson.
[/quote]
You got these tickets for a song at the auction! I'd go with ya, but I have my kid this weekend.
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on November 16, 2011, 02:17:38 PM
You got these tickets for a song at the auction! I'd go with ya, but I have my kid this weekend.[
quote author=Here'sToYa! link=topic=382.msg147724#msg147724 date=1321466281]Friday Night (11/18), 8PM at the Grand Regency... I have an extra Steven Stills ticket. If anybody wants to go, let me know.And there’s a rose in the fisted glove
And the eagle flies with the dove,
And if you can’t goooooooooo (tothestevenstillsconcert) with the one you love,
Swellie, love the one you go with,
Dit dit dit dit dit dit dit dit,
dit dit dit dit dit dit dit dit,
dit dit dit dit dit dit dit dit,
DIT DIT DIT,
DIT DIT DIT!!!!
That's it. I'll invite Homer Simpson.
[/quote]
I did! I had thought the concert was Saturday, so I don't feel too bad about it. The Mrs. and I will be going to Noah and the Whale on Monday, though.
Post by: Tinka Cat on November 16, 2011, 03:46:05 PM
You got these tickets for a song at the auction! I'd go with ya, but I have my kid this weekend.Friday Night (11/18), 8PM at the Grand Regency... I have an extra Steven Stills ticket. If anybody wants to go, let me know.And there’s a rose in the fisted glove
And the eagle flies with the dove,
And if you can’t goooooooooo (tothestevenstillsconcert) with the one you love,
Swellie, love the one you go with,
Dit dit dit dit dit dit dit dit,
dit dit dit dit dit dit dit dit,
dit dit dit dit dit dit dit dit,
DIT DIT DIT,
DIT DIT DIT!!!!
That's it. I'll invite Homer Simpson.
I did! I had thought the concert was Saturday, so I don't feel too bad about it. The Mrs. and I will be going to Noah and the Whale on Monday, though.
shoot, I can't make it, Tim. Have fun! Hope he plays Johnny's Garden and that other one. You know the one...
Post by: Alicat on November 17, 2011, 10:24:59 AM
Post by: sundaygal on November 17, 2011, 06:29:35 PM
Friday Night (11/18), 8PM at the Grand Regency... I have an extra Steven Stills ticket. If anybody wants to go, let me know.
Hey, I heard Pegi Young was the supporting act. I'm guessing there might be a surprise guest during the show. Keep us posted!
Post by: Alicat on November 18, 2011, 09:36:49 AM
I saw Neil (from a distance) last night at the Sharks game. First wearing a hat and glasses. Kind of unrecognizable. Then after no hat and no glasses. Just looked like a kind of decrepit old guy.Friday Night (11/18), 8PM at the Grand Regency... I have an extra Steven Stills ticket. If anybody wants to go, let me know.
Hey, I heard Pegi Young was the supporting act. I'm guessing there might be a surprise guest during the show. Keep us posted!
Post by: Tinka Cat on November 18, 2011, 11:05:31 AM
http://thecivilwars.com/
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on November 18, 2011, 04:51:37 PM
Post by: RGMike on November 18, 2011, 07:22:00 PM
Through a series of unfortunate circumstances, (none serious), I am afraid I'll have to sit Stills out. Looking forward to Noah And The Whale on Monday, though.
Goddammit -- do we ALL have to change our names again?
Post by: ggould on November 18, 2011, 07:39:40 PM
uhh, what did I miss?Through a series of unfortunate circumstances, (none serious), I am afraid I'll have to sit Stills out. Looking forward to Noah And The Whale on Monday, though.
Goddammit -- do we ALL have to change our names again?
Post by: sundaygal on November 18, 2011, 09:05:05 PM
Through a series of unfortunate circumstances, (none serious), I am afraid I'll have to sit Stills out. Looking forward to Noah And The Whale on Monday, though.
Goddammit -- do we ALL have to change our names again?
Yeah, man...what gives? I liked Swellegant! Oh yeah, hey T-Cat...how ya doin'? ;)
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on November 18, 2011, 11:13:15 PM
Through a series of unfortunate circumstances, (none serious), I am afraid I'll have to sit Stills out. Looking forward to Noah And The Whale on Monday, though.
Goddammit -- do we ALL have to change our names again?
Yeah, man...what gives? I liked Swellegant! Oh yeah, hey T-Cat...how ya doin'? ;)
Hee hee! When lightnin' strikes, it strikes all over!
Post by: Tinka Cat on November 18, 2011, 11:29:53 PM
Through a series of unfortunate circumstances, (none serious), I am afraid I'll have to sit Stills out. Looking forward to Noah And The Whale on Monday, though.
Goddammit -- do we ALL have to change our names again?
Yeah, man...what gives? I liked Swellegant! Oh yeah, hey T-Cat...how ya doin'? ;)
Hee hee! When lightnin' strikes, it strikes all over!
aw, yeah...dat's right.... 8)
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on November 19, 2011, 06:19:35 AM
1. "Swellegant" was getting kind of old, and would remind me how much I miss "Mad Men".
2. I decided to go after a Tier 2 right-winger, specifically Georgia's 10th District Representative Paul Broun on FB. During one argument I was having with his brain-dead supporters, one told me to "Shut Up, Intellectual Elitist". I realized that would be a great screename, said so, to which the reply "Fuck You" was added.
Post by: Tinka Cat on November 19, 2011, 08:37:07 AM
I guess it belongs on the "Somethin' About My Life" thread, but the reasons I changed my name were:
1. "Swellegant" was getting kind of old, and would remind me how much I miss "Mad Men".
2. I decided to go after a Tier 2 right-winger, specifically Georgia's 10th District Representative Paul Broun on FB. During one argument I was having with his brain-dead supporters, one told me to "Shut Up, Intellectual Elitist". I realized that would be a great screename, said so, to which the reply "Fuck You" was added.
to quote Linus Van Pelt: Those are good reasons.
My reason is because everything thinks "Tinka Cat" is female. Who knew I would stick around here so long? :) If I had, I would have chosen "StarMasterFighterGuy" or something.
Post by: sundaygal on November 19, 2011, 09:55:35 AM
I guess it belongs on the "Somethin' About My Life" thread, but the reasons I changed my name were:
1. "Swellegant" was getting kind of old, and would remind me how much I miss "Mad Men".
2. I decided to go after a Tier 2 right-winger, specifically Georgia's 10th District Representative Paul Broun on FB. During one argument I was having with his brain-dead supporters, one told me to "Shut Up, Intellectual Elitist". I realized that would be a great screename, said so, to which the reply "Fuck You" was added.
to quote Linus Van Pelt: Those are good reasons.
My reason is because everything thinks "Tinka Cat" is female. Who knew I would stick around here so long? :) If I had, I would have chosen "StarMasterFighterGuy" or something.
I thought it was cute! But, yeah, I saw you cringe when I said it out loud. :P
Post by: ggould on November 19, 2011, 11:24:04 AM
Just another example of my cluelessness; I never thought anything of tinka. It was just a series of letters and a sound. Tinka Cat was a person. Good on you for sticking around!I guess it belongs on the "Somethin' About My Life" thread, but the reasons I changed my name were:
1. "Swellegant" was getting kind of old, and would remind me how much I miss "Mad Men".
2. I decided to go after a Tier 2 right-winger, specifically Georgia's 10th District Representative Paul Broun on FB. During one argument I was having with his brain-dead supporters, one told me to "Shut Up, Intellectual Elitist". I realized that would be a great screename, said so, to which the reply "Fuck You" was added.
to quote Linus Van Pelt: Those are good reasons.
My reason is because everything thinks "Tinka Cat" is female. Who knew I would stick around here so long? :) If I had, I would have chosen "StarMasterFighterGuy" or something.
Post by: sundaygal on November 20, 2011, 05:54:59 PM
Post by: urth on November 21, 2011, 02:51:00 PM
Went to the Noel Gallagher show last night at the Orpheum. Good perfomance - though he was not happy with the audience shouting for Oasis songs the whole time (when he played "Don't Look Back In Anger" for the encore he said, "I'd better get a fucking standing ovation after this one"). It was also an odd place for a rock concert. He probably lost a bit of money on it since it didn't sell out and had to pay union guys to work that venue. He can afford it, though.
Yeah, the Orpheum is not normally a rock venue but they have done shows there occasionally. I remember Tom Waits playing a couple of shows there a number of years back, and I think Jerry Garcia may have as well--Geoff, confirmation? I'm sure there are others; can't recall them at the moment.
But unless he put the show on himself, more likely whoever was the promoter (APE would be my guess) is the one who took the bath on it.
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on November 21, 2011, 08:55:50 PM
Post by: ggould on November 21, 2011, 09:57:48 PM
I've seen the Grateful Dead as well as the Garcia Band there. The first shows after the Dead's long hiatus were there in '76.Went to the Noel Gallagher show last night at the Orpheum. Good perfomance - though he was not happy with the audience shouting for Oasis songs the whole time (when he played "Don't Look Back In Anger" for the encore he said, "I'd better get a fucking standing ovation after this one"). It was also an odd place for a rock concert. He probably lost a bit of money on it since it didn't sell out and had to pay union guys to work that venue. He can afford it, though.
Yeah, the Orpheum is not normally a rock venue but they have done shows there occasionally. I remember Tom Waits playing a couple of shows there a number of years back, and I think Jerry Garcia may have as well--Geoff, confirmation? I'm sure there are others; can't recall them at the moment.
But unless he put the show on himself, more likely whoever was the promoter (APE would be my guess) is the one who took the bath on it.
Post by: Tinka Cat on November 22, 2011, 09:23:48 PM
I have two tix to BB King for tomorrow night, Wednesday Nov 23, at the Paramount Theater in Oakland.
I won these from KFOG's Connected feature, and although I told Dred Scott I couldn't use them, they sent them to me anyway. Anyone want them? msg me.
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on November 22, 2011, 09:27:37 PM
This Noah & The Whale audience looks like a collection of kids who were ejected from a Creed show for excessive sarcasm.
But by and large it was very enjoyable. Apparently they have a pair of Top 20 hits in the U.K. I could see them having a minor hit in five years or so, at which point I can say I saw them before they sold out. Probably not more than 700 in attendance, of which 10% were devotees. We sat in the upper right balcony, right above the band. Good times, and the root beer floats weren't too shabby either. Was very impressed with the Great American Music Hall.
Post by: Tinka Cat on November 22, 2011, 09:37:54 PM
up for grabs, free:
I have two tix to BB King for tomorrow night, Wednesday Nov 23, at the Paramount Theater in Oakland.
I won these from KFOG's Connected feature, and although I told Dred Scott I couldn't use them, they sent them to me anyway. Anyone want them? msg me.
The Thrill Is Gone -- and so are the tix!
;)
Post by: RGMike on November 22, 2011, 09:46:43 PM
This Noah & The Whale audience looks like a collection of kids who were ejected from a Creed show for excessive sarcasm.
But by and large it was very enjoyable. Apparently they have a pair of Top 20 hits in the U.K. I could see them having a minor hit in five years or so, at which point I can say I saw them before they sold out. Probably not more than 700 in attendance, of which 10% were devotees. We sat in the upper right balcony, right above the band. Good times, and the root beer floats weren't too shabby either. Was very impressed with the Great American Music Hall.
Wait... the GAMH holds 700 people? Always seemed much smaller than that to me.
Post by: urth on November 22, 2011, 11:05:11 PM
This Noah & The Whale audience looks like a collection of kids who were ejected from a Creed show for excessive sarcasm.
But by and large it was very enjoyable. Apparently they have a pair of Top 20 hits in the U.K. I could see them having a minor hit in five years or so, at which point I can say I saw them before they sold out. Probably not more than 700 in attendance, of which 10% were devotees. We sat in the upper right balcony, right above the band. Good times, and the root beer floats weren't too shabby either. Was very impressed with the Great American Music Hall.
Wait... the GAMH holds 700 people? Always seemed much smaller than that to me.
That's 'cause it is. I think the max legal capacity at the Music Hall is around 500 or so. Which is less than 700, so InSwellectual wasn't wrong, strictly speaking.
Post by: sundaygal on November 23, 2011, 07:25:38 AM
This Noah & The Whale audience looks like a collection of kids who were ejected from a Creed show for excessive sarcasm.
But by and large it was very enjoyable. Apparently they have a pair of Top 20 hits in the U.K. I could see them having a minor hit in five years or so, at which point I can say I saw them before they sold out. Probably not more than 700 in attendance, of which 10% were devotees. We sat in the upper right balcony, right above the band. Good times, and the root beer floats weren't too shabby either. Was very impressed with the Great American Music Hall.
Wait... the GAMH holds 700 people? Always seemed much smaller than that to me.
That's 'cause it is. I think the max legal capacity at the Music Hall is around 500 or so. Which is less than 700, so InSwellectual wasn't wrong, strictly speaking.
I've always been curious about this, so......
The Independent - 500
Slim's - 550
Great American Music Hall - 600
Mezzanine - 1000
The Fillmore - 1250
The Orpheum - 2200
The Warfield - 2450
Fox Theatre - 2800
The Paramount - 3040
Winterland - 5000
Henry J. Kaiser - 5400
Bill Graham Civic - 8500
Greek Theatre - 8500
Cow Palace - 16,500
Shoreline Amphitheatre - 22,000
Feel free to add to this!
Post by: urth on November 23, 2011, 08:49:02 AM
This Noah & The Whale audience looks like a collection of kids who were ejected from a Creed show for excessive sarcasm.
But by and large it was very enjoyable. Apparently they have a pair of Top 20 hits in the U.K. I could see them having a minor hit in five years or so, at which point I can say I saw them before they sold out. Probably not more than 700 in attendance, of which 10% were devotees. We sat in the upper right balcony, right above the band. Good times, and the root beer floats weren't too shabby either. Was very impressed with the Great American Music Hall.
Wait... the GAMH holds 700 people? Always seemed much smaller than that to me.
That's 'cause it is. I think the max legal capacity at the Music Hall is around 500 or so. Which is less than 700, so InSwellectual wasn't wrong, strictly speaking.
I've always been curious about this, so......
The Independent - 500
Slim's - 550
Great American Music Hall - 600
Mezzanine - 1000
The Fillmore - 1250
The Orpheum - 2200
The Warfield - 2450
Fox Theatre - 2800
The Paramount - 3040
Winterland - 5000
Henry J. Kaiser - 5400
Bill Graham Civic - 8500
Greek Theatre - 8500
Cow Palace - 16,500
Shoreline Amphitheatre - 22,000
Feel free to add to this!
Berkeley Community Theater is around 3200, I think. Supposedly it's the largest proscenium theater in the state.
Oakland Coliseum (or whatever it's called this week) used to be around 14K, before the big remodel in the late 90s. Now I think it's around 18K. Don't quote me.
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on November 23, 2011, 10:35:31 AM
About 25 people a row standing up on the floor
About 24 'rows'
Plus about 100 people in the balcony area.
Of course, what defines a 'row' is a bit tricky, so I could have overestimated a little. Regardless, it was an energetic gathering.
Post by: Wayback on November 23, 2011, 11:16:59 AM
The old Oakland Arena held 15K, after renovation its 19.5K basketball, 20K concerts.Berkeley Community Theater is around 3200, I think. Supposedly it's the largest proscenium theater in the state.I've always been curious about this, so......That's 'cause it is. I think the max legal capacity at the Music Hall is around 500 or so. Which is less than 700, so InSwellectual wasn't wrong, strictly speaking.Wait... the GAMH holds 700 people? Always seemed much smaller than that to me.This Noah & The Whale audience looks like a collection of kids who were ejected from a Creed show for excessive sarcasm.
The Independent - 500
Slim's - 550
Great American Music Hall - 600
Mezzanine - 1000
The Fillmore - 1250
The Orpheum - 2200
The Warfield - 2450
Fox Theatre - 2800
The Paramount - 3040
Winterland - 5000
Henry J. Kaiser - 5400
Bill Graham Civic - 8500
Greek Theatre - 8500
Cow Palace - 16,500
Shoreline Amphitheatre - 22,000
Feel free to add to this!
Oakland Coliseum (or whatever it's called this week) used to be around 14K, before the big remodel in the late 90s. Now I think it's around 18K. Don't quote me.
Adding to the list:
Hotel Utah 90
Red Devil 120 seated, 200 if all standing
Bottom of the Hill 350
Cafe du Nord 350
Bimbo's 365= 685
Paradise Lounge 700
Herbst 900
Palace of Fine Arts 1000
The Grand at the Regency 1050
Masonic 3165
Concord Sleep Train Pavilion 12.5K
HP Pavilion 19K concerts, 17.5K hockey
More at http://thecolorawesome.com/2011/04/01/san-francisco-bay-area-music-venue-capacities/
Post by: urth on November 23, 2011, 12:26:26 PM
There were a lot of people standing on the floor, so my guestimate may have been a little off, but I figured :
About 25 people a row standing up on the floor
About 24 'rows'
Plus about 100 people in the balcony area.
Of course, what defines a 'row' is a bit tricky, so I could have overestimated a little. Regardless, it was an energetic gathering.
And who's to say they didn't, ummm, maybe squeeze a hundred or so extra folks in there 'cause there was a demand for tickets. No, they'd never do that.
A friend who worked at BASS in the 80s and 90s said that once the Dead got their own BASS ticket printer in their box office, they'd call up prior to a run of shows and say "Oh, we were printing XXX tickets for the upcoming (venue name here) shows, and the printer ate 50 tickets. Could you add those back onto the system so we can reprint them?" Yeah, surrrre.
Post by: ggould on November 23, 2011, 01:46:26 PM
I have no doubt about that. Some of the Dead shows at Winterland were packed beyond sardine-ville!There were a lot of people standing on the floor, so my guestimate may have been a little off, but I figured :
About 25 people a row standing up on the floor
About 24 'rows'
Plus about 100 people in the balcony area.
Of course, what defines a 'row' is a bit tricky, so I could have overestimated a little. Regardless, it was an energetic gathering.
And who's to say they didn't, ummm, maybe squeeze a hundred or so extra folks in there 'cause there was a demand for tickets. No, they'd never do that.
A friend who worked at BASS in the 80s and 90s said that once the Dead got their own BASS ticket printer in their box office, they'd call up prior to a run of shows and say "Oh, we were printing XXX tickets for the upcoming (venue name here) shows, and the printer ate 50 tickets. Could you add those back onto the system so we can reprint them?" Yeah, surrrre.
Post by: urth on November 23, 2011, 11:46:19 PM
I have no doubt about that. Some of the Dead shows at Winterland were packed beyond sardine-ville!There were a lot of people standing on the floor, so my guestimate may have been a little off, but I figured :
About 25 people a row standing up on the floor
About 24 'rows'
Plus about 100 people in the balcony area.
Of course, what defines a 'row' is a bit tricky, so I could have overestimated a little. Regardless, it was an energetic gathering.
And who's to say they didn't, ummm, maybe squeeze a hundred or so extra folks in there 'cause there was a demand for tickets. No, they'd never do that.
A friend who worked at BASS in the 80s and 90s said that once the Dead got their own BASS ticket printer in their box office, they'd call up prior to a run of shows and say "Oh, we were printing XXX tickets for the upcoming (venue name here) shows, and the printer ate 50 tickets. Could you add those back onto the system so we can reprint them?" Yeah, surrrre.
This was more during the flood of Kaiser shows that happened between 84 and 89, but I don't doubt they had their ways of packing the house during the Winterland era too.
Btw, I followed a link that was at the bottom of Wayback's post above, and it led me to a Slim's/GAMH related site that gives the impression that the group running those two clubs is about to do something with the old UC Theatre in Berkeley. That'd be welcome. There hasn't been a good rock club in Berkeley (Gilman St. notwithstanding) since the Berkeley Square gave up the ghost a few years ago.
http://www.slimspresents.com/venue_detail/uc-theatre/
Post by: ggould on November 24, 2011, 07:58:18 AM
I have no doubt about that. Some of the Dead shows at Winterland were packed beyond sardine-ville!There were a lot of people standing on the floor, so my guestimate may have been a little off, but I figured :
About 25 people a row standing up on the floor
About 24 'rows'
Plus about 100 people in the balcony area.
Of course, what defines a 'row' is a bit tricky, so I could have overestimated a little. Regardless, it was an energetic gathering.
And who's to say they didn't, ummm, maybe squeeze a hundred or so extra folks in there 'cause there was a demand for tickets. No, they'd never do that.
A friend who worked at BASS in the 80s and 90s said that once the Dead got their own BASS ticket printer in their box office, they'd call up prior to a run of shows and say "Oh, we were printing XXX tickets for the upcoming (venue name here) shows, and the printer ate 50 tickets. Could you add those back onto the system so we can reprint them?" Yeah, surrrre.
This was more during the flood of Kaiser shows that happened between 84 and 89, but I don't doubt they had their ways of packing the house during the Winterland era too.
I have no idea what the mechanism was for printing that many tickets. This was in the days I think before the Dead had their own ticket service. I just figured Bill sold too many tickets!
Post by: Wayback on November 30, 2011, 10:00:22 AM
Rarely seen images by photogragher Tom O'Neal include BB King, Ray Charles, CSN&Y, Jim Croce, Joni Mitchell, Jefferson Airplane, Jim Morrison, Canned Heat, Grateful Dead. Photo gallery:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/object/article?f=/g/a/2011/11/30/rock_photography_carmel.DTL&object=
Accompanying article:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/11/30/rock_photography_carmel.DTL
Post by: ggould on November 30, 2011, 03:39:59 PM
Photos from rock's heydayI'll be in Pacific Grove this weekend, maybe I can scoot over to Carmel to see the exhibit.
Rarely seen images by photogragher Tom O'Neal include BB King, Ray Charles, CSN&Y, Jim Croce, Joni Mitchell, Jefferson Airplane, Jim Morrison, Canned Heat, Grateful Dead. Photo gallery:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/object/article?f=/g/a/2011/11/30/rock_photography_carmel.DTL&object=
Accompanying article:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/11/30/rock_photography_carmel.DTL
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on November 30, 2011, 05:14:08 PM
Post by: Alicat on November 30, 2011, 08:43:43 PM
San Jose Civic where I saw Tommy last monthThe old Oakland Arena held 15K, after renovation its 19.5K basketball, 20K concerts.Berkeley Community Theater is around 3200, I think. Supposedly it's the largest proscenium theater in the state.I've always been curious about this, so......That's 'cause it is. I think the max legal capacity at the Music Hall is around 500 or so. Which is less than 700, so InSwellectual wasn't wrong, strictly speaking.Wait... the GAMH holds 700 people? Always seemed much smaller than that to me.This Noah & The Whale audience looks like a collection of kids who were ejected from a Creed show for excessive sarcasm.
The Independent - 500
Slim's - 550
Great American Music Hall - 600
Mezzanine - 1000
The Fillmore - 1250
The Orpheum - 2200
The Warfield - 2450
Fox Theatre - 2800
The Paramount - 3040
Winterland - 5000
Henry J. Kaiser - 5400
Bill Graham Civic - 8500
Greek Theatre - 8500
Cow Palace - 16,500
Shoreline Amphitheatre - 22,000
Feel free to add to this!
Oakland Coliseum (or whatever it's called this week) used to be around 14K, before the big remodel in the late 90s. Now I think it's around 18K. Don't quote me.
Adding to the list:
Hotel Utah 90
Red Devil 120 seated, 200 if all standing
Bottom of the Hill 350
Cafe du Nord 350
Bimbo's 365= 685
Paradise Lounge 700
Herbst 900
Palace of Fine Arts 1000
The Grand at the Regency 1050
Masonic 3165
Concord Sleep Train Pavilion 12.5K
HP Pavilion 19K concerts, 17.5K hockey
More at http://thecolorawesome.com/2011/04/01/san-francisco-bay-area-music-venue-capacities/
Total Capacity: 2,890
Main Floor: 1,064
Dress Circle: 632 (49 stage-obstructed)
Balcony: 1,194 (90 stage-obstructed)
Post by: RGMike on December 01, 2011, 09:11:06 AM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/12/01/DDDR1M1RQM.DTL
Post by: RGMike on December 01, 2011, 12:41:29 PM
Post by: RGMike on December 03, 2011, 12:48:27 PM
http://blog.sfgate.com/culture/2011/12/02/morrisseys-cancellation-prompts-on-air-live-105-pranking/?tsp=1
Post by: Wayback on January 06, 2012, 12:21:42 AM
http://promo.livenation.com/vanhalen/
Post by: Alicat on January 06, 2012, 09:43:29 AM
Van Halen is touring with Kool & the Gang?! Oakland 6/3 San Jose 6/5:Weird combo. Sounds kind of unpleasant.
http://promo.livenation.com/vanhalen/
Post by: RGMike on January 06, 2012, 09:51:31 AM
Van Halen is touring with Kool & the Gang?! Oakland 6/3 San Jose 6/5:Weird combo. Sounds kind of unpleasant.
http://promo.livenation.com/vanhalen/
one of those combos where I'd be tempted to go for the opener (presumably K&tG) and then leave.
Post by: Tinka Cat on January 06, 2012, 01:05:01 PM
Van Halen is touring with Kool & the Gang?! Oakland 6/3 San Jose 6/5:Weird combo. Sounds kind of unpleasant.
http://promo.livenation.com/vanhalen/
one of those combos where I'd be tempted to go for the opener (presumably K&tG) and then leave.
well, if the bands are good, what's not to like? :)
btw, VH, played Cafe Wha?
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2012/01/05/national/a195920S33.DTL
(http://imgs.sfgate.com//n/p/2012/01/05/ec410cdd-9253-4e81-ad79-8c096bb7b013.jpg)
"Try the borscht! It's fantastic!"
Post by: sundaygal on January 09, 2012, 04:34:49 PM
(http://laist.com/attachments/lindsayrebecca/Coachella-2012-poster.jpg)
Post by: Tinka Cat on January 24, 2012, 07:41:59 AM
http://goldenvoice.com/shows/details/?id=34603
tix start at $48
Post by: sundaygal on January 24, 2012, 08:10:09 AM
pulp at the warfield Arpil 17
http://goldenvoice.com/shows/details/?id=34603
tix start at $48
Damn, concerts are so spendy these days. Perhaps a future KFOG Connected prize?
Post by: RGMike on January 24, 2012, 08:18:48 AM
pulp at the warfield Arpil 17
http://goldenvoice.com/shows/details/?id=34603
tix start at $48
Damn, concerts are so spendy these days. Perhaps a future KFOG Connected prize?
Tonite's KFOG Connected theme is... COMMON.
Post by: Wayback on January 24, 2012, 02:06:03 PM
Post by: Wayback on January 24, 2012, 02:44:12 PM
http://www.therrazzroom.com/12ap/j_s.html
Post by: RGMike on January 25, 2012, 01:32:14 PM
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/jon-stewart-stephen-colbert-and-coldplay-lined-up-for-first-secret-policemans-ball-in-u-s/
Post by: ggould on January 25, 2012, 07:47:04 PM
Jeff Starship at The Rrazz Room this Wed thru Sun (1/25-29) doing their hits thru '79. "Gonna riiiiiiide, ride the tiger..."Wow! Including Jack Traylor, who first appeared on Sunfighter, and had the band Steelwind, which begat Craig Chaquico.
http://www.therrazzroom.com/12ap/j_s.html
Post by: Tinka Cat on January 25, 2012, 08:21:04 PM
Jeff Starship at The Rrazz Room this Wed thru Sun (1/25-29) doing their hits thru '79. "Gonna riiiiiiide, ride the tiger..."Wow! Including Jack Traylor, who first appeared on Sunfighter, and had the band Steelwind, which begat Craig Chaquico.
http://www.therrazzroom.com/12ap/j_s.html
this isn't really related to music, but rather to JS: I went to Weird Fish a while back, and our waiter was wearing one of Papa John Creach's sweaters. I recognized it from some photo I had seen a long time ago (I've been looking for the picture, but can't find it online). I'm pretty sure "PAPA JOHN CREACH" was knitted into it. Does thatt ring a bell w anyone?
I believe the waiter said he got it at a thrift store!
Post by: urth on January 26, 2012, 12:00:03 AM
Jeff Starship at The Rrazz Room this Wed thru Sun (1/25-29) doing their hits thru '79. "Gonna riiiiiiide, ride the tiger..."Wow! Including Jack Traylor, who first appeared on Sunfighter, and had the band Steelwind, which begat Craig Chaquico.
http://www.therrazzroom.com/12ap/j_s.html
this isn't really related to music, but rather to JS: I went to Weird Fish a while back, and our waiter was wearing one of Papa John Creach's sweaters. I recognized it from some photo I had seen a long time ago (I've been looking for the picture, but can't find it online). I'm pretty sure "PAPA JOHN CREACH" was knitted into it. Does thatt ring a bell w anyone?
I believe the waiter said he got it at a thrift store!
Yeah, one of the few times I saw Papa John I think he was wearing something like that. It was around 87 or 88 at the Fillmore, was billed as Hot Tuna and Friends, but pretty much morphed into 2/3 of an Airplane reunion. No Marty Balin or Spencer Dryden, but Grace and Paul were there along with Jorma and Jack, and Papa John took part as well. Geoff, any chance you were there? This was a year or two before the "official" Airplane reunion tour with Balin, but had Kenny Aronoff taking care of the drum chair in lieu of Dryden or Joey Covington.
The Wikipedia entry for the Airplane makes mention of that Fillmore show; no mention of the sweater however.
Post by: Wayback on January 27, 2012, 09:47:13 AM
Mercury News/Oak Tribune review of Jeff Starship this week at the Rrazz Room, sounds good!Jeff Starship at The Rrazz Room this Wed thru Sun (1/25-29) doing their hits thru '79. "Gonna riiiiiiide, ride the tiger..."Wow! Including Jack Traylor, who first appeared on Sunfighter, and had the band Steelwind, which begat Craig Chaquico.
http://www.therrazzroom.com/12ap/j_s.html
http://www.mercurynews.com/entertainment/ci_19825784
Post by: sundaygal on January 30, 2012, 07:28:03 PM
Here's the setlist:
Sunken Treasure (electric arrangement, no harmonica)
Art Of Almost
I Might
Ashes Of American Flags
Bull Black Nova
At Least That's What You Said
One Sunday Morning
Shouldn't Be Ashamed
Either Way
Born Alone
Laminated Cat (electric arrangement)
Impossible Germany
One By One
Forget The Flowers
Handshake Drugs
Standing O
Misunderstood
I Must Be High
The Late Greats
Dawned On Me
Encore:
Whole Love
Heavy Metal Drummer
I'm The Man Who Loves You
A Shot in the Arm
The Lonely 1
Post by: Here'sToYa! on February 04, 2012, 06:01:34 PM
Post by: urth on February 05, 2012, 12:18:55 AM
I saw the Jayhawks at the Fillmore last night (they're playing there again in a few hours). It was a good show. Fortunately for me, they played quite a few songs from their 1992 album, Hollywood Town Hall, because that's really the only one with which I'm familiar (except for the radio hit Blue from 1995, which they also played). They seemed like a very pleasant group of fellows (and gal) and had a low-key stage presence. I hadn't realized how much of a shredder Gary Louris is until seeing him in person. He switched between a beautiful red and white Rickenbacker and a Gibson SG, on which he alternately sounded Stonesy and like Neil Young. I won tickets to see this show on Connected, when Rockwell filled in for Dred.
Nice to hear they're revisiting a lot of their older material. HTH and Tomorrow the Green Grass (the '95 album that contains Blue) are their two best, imo. Can't say I dug their most recent too much; the first with Mark Olson back in the fold. But you are dead on with the comparison of Louris to Neil Young; Gary has wanted to be Neil Young for years.
I'm strongly considering going to see them in Portland on Tuesday, just hope the budget allows. The past few months have been a succession of "If we just get through (name of month here...."
Post by: Here'sToYa! on February 05, 2012, 09:30:29 AM
(btw, auto-correct for urth on my phone is HDTV :o)
Post by: sundaygal on February 08, 2012, 09:40:41 PM
American Express has alerted me that presale tickets are available for the Kenny G cruise to Alaska. Prices range from $1999 - $7299. Includes photo ops. What!
(this may also be filed in Not Cool/Not Funny)
Post by: RGMike on February 09, 2012, 08:04:57 AM
This just in:
American Express has alerted me that presale tickets are available for the Kenny G cruise to Alaska. Prices range from $1999 - $7299. Includes photo ops. What!
(this may also be filed in Not Cool/Not Funny)
The "Cruise From Hell"!
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on February 09, 2012, 08:33:14 AM
This just in:
American Express has alerted me that presale tickets are available for the Kenny G cruise to Alaska. Prices range from $1999 - $7299. Includes photo ops. What!
(this may also be filed in Not Cool/Not Funny)
The "Cruise From Hell"!
The "Rick Santorum Fan Boat".
Post by: RGMike on February 09, 2012, 09:22:30 AM
This just in:
American Express has alerted me that presale tickets are available for the Kenny G cruise to Alaska. Prices range from $1999 - $7299. Includes photo ops. What!
(this may also be filed in Not Cool/Not Funny)
The "Cruise From Hell"!
The "Rick Santorum Fan Boat".
a "frothy" time is guaranteed for all!
Post by: Here'sToYa! on February 09, 2012, 04:08:30 PM
This just in:
American Express has alerted me that presale tickets are available for the Kenny G cruise to Alaska. Prices range from $1999 - $7299. Includes photo ops. What!
(this may also be filed in Not Cool/Not Funny)
The "Cruise From Hell"!
The "Rick Santorum Fan Boat".
That's just mean to Kenny G (unless there's some connection of which I'm not aware).
Post by: Alicat on February 09, 2012, 09:12:54 PM
Captain and Tenille are performing on the cruise too.This just in:
American Express has alerted me that presale tickets are available for the Kenny G cruise to Alaska. Prices range from $1999 - $7299. Includes photo ops. What!
(this may also be filed in Not Cool/Not Funny)
The "Cruise From Hell"!
The "Rick Santorum Fan Boat".
a "frothy" time is guaranteed for all!
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on February 11, 2012, 11:18:31 PM
Tuesday, Lenny Kravitz. I know it's V-Day, but I have no love life. :-\
Post by: ggould on February 13, 2012, 09:40:44 PM
Meant to post this earlier since they were playing tonight to, but Social Distortion at the Fox was badass awesome last night. No set list from me, but really, they played like 50 songs in an hour and a half so it's not like it's my fault. It all kind of ran together, just a constant wall of sound. I can say they finished with "Ball And Chain" in an encore that was probably 30 minutes long.The "Ball and Chain" I would be familiar with?
Tuesday, Lenny Kravitz. I know it's V-Day, but I have no love life. :-\
Post by: urth on February 13, 2012, 11:41:42 PM
Meant to post this earlier since they were playing tonight to, but Social Distortion at the Fox was badass awesome last night. No set list from me, but really, they played like 50 songs in an hour and a half so it's not like it's my fault. It all kind of ran together, just a constant wall of sound. I can say they finished with "Ball And Chain" in an encore that was probably 30 minutes long.The "Ball and Chain" I would be familiar with?
Tuesday, Lenny Kravitz. I know it's V-Day, but I have no love life. :-\
Sorry Geoff, but no. This one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVRpOXGcZ9Q
Post by: ggould on February 14, 2012, 12:26:26 PM
So far, every Social D song I've heard sounds the same. I was forced to play "Story of My Life" once in a xmas band!Meant to post this earlier since they were playing tonight to, but Social Distortion at the Fox was badass awesome last night. No set list from me, but really, they played like 50 songs in an hour and a half so it's not like it's my fault. It all kind of ran together, just a constant wall of sound. I can say they finished with "Ball And Chain" in an encore that was probably 30 minutes long.The "Ball and Chain" I would be familiar with?
Tuesday, Lenny Kravitz. I know it's V-Day, but I have no love life. :-\
Sorry Geoff, but no. This one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVRpOXGcZ9Q
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on February 17, 2012, 11:11:43 AM
So far, every Social D song I've heard sounds the same. I was forced to play "Story of My Life" once in a xmas band!Meant to post this earlier since they were playing tonight to, but Social Distortion at the Fox was badass awesome last night. No set list from me, but really, they played like 50 songs in an hour and a half so it's not like it's my fault. It all kind of ran together, just a constant wall of sound. I can say they finished with "Ball And Chain" in an encore that was probably 30 minutes long.The "Ball and Chain" I would be familiar with?
Tuesday, Lenny Kravitz. I know it's V-Day, but I have no love life. :-\
Sorry Geoff, but no. This one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVRpOXGcZ9Q
That's a pretty accurate description of most punk bands. I saw The Ramones in the 80's, and I swear they played one song the whole night.
And, embarassingly, I realize now that the last song was not "Ball and Chain", it was "Ring Of Fire", which IS the "Ring of Fire" you know. ;)
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on February 17, 2012, 11:15:34 AM
Very enjoyable show. His band was excellent, complete with horn section, and he did his thing nicely. Some bits were a little too slow and ethereal for my tastes, but when he rocked, he rocked enthusiastically. I give it a solid and totally subjective B.
Post by: ggould on February 19, 2012, 02:19:33 PM
http://www.warrenhellman.org/warren/stream.shtml
Post by: Here'sToYa! on February 26, 2012, 03:11:09 PM
Post by: Wayback on March 02, 2012, 11:16:17 AM
http://www.alamedacountyfair.com/2012fair/concerts/concerts.php?row=0
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 02, 2012, 12:14:13 PM
Tinka (and others), acts booked so far for the 100th Alameda County Fair this June 20 - July 8: Tower of Power, 38 Special, Salt-n-Pepa, Rick Springfield, Morris Day & the Time, Temptations, July 4th Bluesfest, and for you country fans- Lonestar, Kellie Pickler. More acts TBA.
http://www.alamedacountyfair.com/2012fair/concerts/concerts.php?row=0
ah yes, thanks for the reminder!
Glorious county fair concerts are on the distant horizon... Will we get to hear Loverboy? Will RickSpringfield make more than one appearance? Will BÖC grace us with their awesomeness and heaviosity? The possibilities are endless!
Post by: sundaygal on March 03, 2012, 07:29:59 AM
Tinka (and others), acts booked so far for the 100th Alameda County Fair this June 20 - July 8: Tower of Power, 38 Special, Salt-n-Pepa, Rick Springfield, Morris Day & the Time, Temptations, July 4th Bluesfest, and for you country fans- Lonestar, Kellie Pickler. More acts TBA.
http://www.alamedacountyfair.com/2012fair/concerts/concerts.php?row=0
ah yes, thanks for the reminder!
Glorious county fair concerts are on the distant horizon... Will we get to hear Loverboy? Will RickSpringfield make more than one appearance? Will BÖC grace us with their awesomeness and heaviosity? The possibilities are endless!
Morris Day and the Time? Squawk! Hallelujah!
Post by: Alicat on March 03, 2012, 09:33:18 PM
Might be time to go to the county fair.Tinka (and others), acts booked so far for the 100th Alameda County Fair this June 20 - July 8: Tower of Power, 38 Special, Salt-n-Pepa, Rick Springfield, Morris Day & the Time, Temptations, July 4th Bluesfest, and for you country fans- Lonestar, Kellie Pickler. More acts TBA.
http://www.alamedacountyfair.com/2012fair/concerts/concerts.php?row=0
ah yes, thanks for the reminder!
Glorious county fair concerts are on the distant horizon... Will we get to hear Loverboy? Will RickSpringfield make more than one appearance? Will BÖC grace us with their awesomeness and heaviosity? The possibilities are endless!
Morris Day and the Time? Squawk! Hallelujah!
Post by: RGMike on March 03, 2012, 10:01:11 PM
Might be time to go to the county fair.Tinka (and others), acts booked so far for the 100th Alameda County Fair this June 20 - July 8: Tower of Power, 38 Special, Salt-n-Pepa, Rick Springfield, Morris Day & the Time, Temptations, July 4th Bluesfest, and for you country fans- Lonestar, Kellie Pickler. More acts TBA.
http://www.alamedacountyfair.com/2012fair/concerts/concerts.php?row=0
ah yes, thanks for the reminder!
Glorious county fair concerts are on the distant horizon... Will we get to hear Loverboy? Will RickSpringfield make more than one appearance? Will BÖC grace us with their awesomeness and heaviosity? The possibilities are endless!
Morris Day and the Time? Squawk! Hallelujah!
"This county fair ain't for everyone -- just the SEXY people!"
Post by: RGMike on March 19, 2012, 09:20:03 AM
Post by: Wayback on March 19, 2012, 06:38:51 PM
List of theaters: http://www.fathomevents.com/upcoming/alllocations.aspx?eventid=1075
Post by: RGMike on March 19, 2012, 06:59:45 PM
Geoff, Ali (others?): One night only Thurs April 19 7pm in area movie theaters, it's the 2nd annual 'Grateful Dead Meet-Up At The Movies' - "This year Fathom Events and Rhino Records have reached deep into the Grateful Dead vault to present the unreleased iconic concert captured at Alpine Valley Music Theatre on July 18, 1989, the complete concert with two and a half hours of music including Touch of Grey, Bird Song, Eyes of the World, and more." Tix go on sale 3/23: http://www.fathomevents.com/concerts/event/gratefuldead2012.aspx
List of theaters: http://www.fathomevents.com/upcoming/alllocations.aspx?eventid=1075
as Fred P noted on FB (he beat me by minutes): shouldn't this be on 4/20?
Post by: urth on March 19, 2012, 11:11:23 PM
Geoff, Ali (others?): One night only Thurs April 19 7pm in area movie theaters, it's the 2nd annual 'Grateful Dead Meet-Up At The Movies' - "This year Fathom Events and Rhino Records have reached deep into the Grateful Dead vault to present the unreleased iconic concert captured at Alpine Valley Music Theatre on July 18, 1989, the complete concert with two and a half hours of music including Touch of Grey, Bird Song, Eyes of the World, and more." Tix go on sale 3/23: http://www.fathomevents.com/concerts/event/gratefuldead2012.aspx
List of theaters: http://www.fathomevents.com/upcoming/alllocations.aspx?eventid=1075
as Fred P noted on FB (he beat me by minutes): shouldn't this be on 4/20?
The first annual one probably was, but since the 20th is a Friday this year, the theaters probably don't want to sacrifice the screens on one of their bigger nights of the week.
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 20, 2012, 09:18:36 AM
Japan Nite at the Independent tonight!
Five Japanese bands for fifteen bucks. ZOMG!
http://www.theindependentsf.com/event/94975/
I went last year and it was a gas, though the Fukushima tragedy was only beginning to unfold at that point. The bands stopped at SXSW before making their way to California. Don't miss it!
See you tonight... Sayonara!
Post by: RGMike on March 20, 2012, 09:30:00 AM
Attention J-Rock fans
Japan Nite at the Independent tonight!
Five Japanese bands for fifteen bucks. ZOMG!
http://www.theindependentsf.com/event/94975/
I went last year and it was a gas, though the Fukushima tragedy was only beginning to unfold at that point. The bands stopped at SXSW before making their way to California. Don't miss it!
See you tonight... Sayonara!
drinking game: do a shot everytime you hear someone say "Hunger Games is just a ripoff of Battle Royale"
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 20, 2012, 11:16:45 AM
Japan Nite at the Independent tonight!
drinking game: do a shot everytime you hear someone say "Hunger Games is just a ripoff of Battle Royale"
Thanks for the tip. I may drop that line myself.
I better hurry up and finish Murakami's 1Q84 before tonight. Only 1000 pages to go!
Post by: urth on March 20, 2012, 06:10:48 PM
Not that I'm in a position to go, but everybody's favorite Bunnyman, Ian McCullough, is at Bimbo's tomo'w nite.
Would have been, but the show is a late cancellation. No explanation, just "Ian McCulloch has to postpone this show. He hopes to reschedule for May."
Sympathies for anyone who was planning to go.
Post by: radical347 on March 24, 2012, 05:29:14 PM
Attention J-Rock fans
Japan Nite at the Independent tonight!
Five Japanese bands for fifteen bucks. ZOMG!
http://www.theindependentsf.com/event/94975/
I went last year and it was a gas, though the Fukushima tragedy was only beginning to unfold at that point. The bands stopped at SXSW before making their way to California. Don't miss it!
See you tonight... Sayonara!
Aww man. I love J-Rock & wish I would have checked this thread sooner. How was it?
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 28, 2012, 09:05:13 PM
Attention J-Rock fans
Japan Nite at the Independent tonight!
Five Japanese bands for fifteen bucks. ZOMG!
http://www.theindependentsf.com/event/94975/
I went last year and it was a gas, though the Fukushima tragedy was only beginning to unfold at that point. The bands stopped at SXSW before making their way to California. Don't miss it!
See you tonight... Sayonara!
Aww man. I love J-Rock & wish I would have checked this thread sooner. How was it?
It was pretty fun, although not very crowded. too bad. Kao=S had a singer/dancer who modeled for some famous video game, final combat IV or something. She showed off her swordin' skills. Another band, the nokies, we're young popsters, very fun and cute. An all girl trio, called ZZZ, played dark death noise rock. The last act, vampillia, were about 8 strong and had a lot of theatrical touches. The male singer came out in a black trench coat and stovepipe hat, like an undertaker, but he was also funny. We left right after he leaned too far on the monitor and came tumbling into the audience. Poor dude.
Post by: radical347 on April 09, 2012, 09:23:14 AM
Post by: urth on April 09, 2012, 09:43:42 PM
Gotye was moved from the Independent to the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium 4/18. Is anyone else going?
Zoinks, that's quite a bump in capacity. The Independent holds what, maybe 400? And the Civic is around 8 or 9K.
But if I were holding tix for the Independent, I'd be *hugely* pissed off.
Post by: sundaygal on April 09, 2012, 10:03:47 PM
Gotye was moved from the Independent to the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium 4/18. Is anyone else going?
Going! I got comped tix after they changed venues. I think it's pretty ridiculous they're playing at Bill Graham. I'd be surprised if they sell it out.
Post by: Alicat on April 11, 2012, 09:59:48 PM
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on April 12, 2012, 07:43:25 AM
http://www.tmpresale.com/2012/04/12/roxette-nob-hill-masonic-auditorium-presale-code.html
Post by: sundaygal on April 16, 2012, 07:28:39 AM
TC and I went to the Elvis Costello show last night at The Warfield courtesy of Connected. Elvis was in fine form, belting out his tunes and squeezing chords out of his guitars (cool ones too - Jazzmaster, Telecaster, Les Paul, a Gibson hollow body, etc.). I'm guessing he's not a smoker because his voice sounded so pristine and preserved. I also forgot what a great rhythm guitarist he is. He ran around the audience, pulling people up to spin the wheel of songs. Sometimes he would "help" the wheel land on a song or theme. It was so much fun!
Here's the setlist:
Lipstick Vogue
Watching the Detectives
(with Help Me snippet)
Spin 1:
Turpentine
Spin 2, Big Boo Small Hoo Jackpot:
Big Tears
Town Cryer
Little Triggers
Spin 3:
Everyday I Write the Book
Spin 4:
Episode Of Blonde
Spin 5, Time Jackpot:
Strict Time
Man Out Of Time
Out of Time
(The Rolling Stones cover)
Spin 6:
Beyond Belief
Spin 7:
Stella Hurt
Spin 8:
No Particular Place to Go
(Chuck Berry cover)
Country Darkness
(Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame
(Elvis Presley cover)
Spin 9:
Bedlam
Spin 10:
Deep Dark Truthful Mirror
Motel Matches
Please Please Me
(The Beatles cover)
Encore:
I've Been Wrong Before
The Hammer Of Songs, Happy Jackpot
I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down
(Sam & Dave cover)
High Fidelity
Mystery Dance
Uncomplicated
Radio, Radio
(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
Spin 11, Roses Jackpot:
A Good Year For The Roses
(George Jones cover)
Poisoned Rose
Ramble On Rose
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding?
(Brinsley Schwarz cover)
Post by: urth on April 16, 2012, 08:41:54 AM
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TC and I went to the Elvis Costello show last night at The Warfield courtesy of Connected. Elvis was in fine form, belting out his tunes and squeezing chords out of his guitars (cool ones too - Jazzmaster, Telecaster, Les Paul, a Gibson hollow body, etc.). I'm guessing he's not a smoker because his voice sounded so pristine and preserved. I also forgot what a great rhythm guitarist he is. He ran around the audience, pulling people up to spin the wheel of songs. Sometimes he would "help" the wheel land on a song or theme. It was so much fun!
Here's the setlist:
Lipstick Vogue
Watching the Detectives
(with Help Me snippet)
Spin 1:
Turpentine
Spin 2, Big Boo Small Hoo Jackpot:
Big Tears
Town Cryer
Little Triggers
Spin 3:
Everyday I Write the Book
Spin 4:
Episode Of Blonde
Spin 5, Time Jackpot:
Strict Time
Man Out Of Time
Out of Time
(The Rolling Stones cover)
Spin 6:
Beyond Belief
Spin 7:
Stella Hurt
Spin 8:
No Particular Place to Go
(Chuck Berry cover)
Country Darkness
(Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame
(Elvis Presley cover)
Spin 9:
Bedlam
Spin 10:
Deep Dark Truthful Mirror
Motel Matches
Please Please Me
(The Beatles cover)
Encore:
I've Been Wrong Before
The Hammer Of Songs, Happy Jackpot
I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down
(Sam & Dave cover)
High Fidelity
Mystery Dance
Uncomplicated
Radio, Radio
(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
Spin 11, Roses Jackpot:
A Good Year For The Roses
(George Jones cover)
Poisoned Rose
Ramble On Rose
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding?
(Brinsley Schwarz cover)
Wow, looks like a winner from front to back!
Btw, if this Ramble On Rose is the song I'm thinking of, it's a Grateful Dead cover.
Post by: Tinka Cat on April 16, 2012, 10:29:15 AM
(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSaQzFbCyU6B7z3R-tI0056vO1hfX3VnYYy87WcVxWhKW6sHVBo)
TC and I went to the Elvis Costello show last night at The Warfield courtesy of Connected. Elvis was in fine form...
yes, he was! A really good show! :)
Post by: sundaygal on April 16, 2012, 04:25:42 PM
Post by: Alicat on April 17, 2012, 02:24:51 PM
Urth: That was a Dead song. Tricky bastard! :PSpeaking of the Dead...
Weir and Lesh bringing Further to Shoreline in September. On sale this week I think.
Post by: Tinka Cat on April 20, 2012, 08:20:31 AM
The Springfield will be there June 28! Squee!
http://www.alamedacountyfair.com/2012fair/concerts/concerts.php?row=9
Tower Of Power June 20
Wonderbread 5 June 21
38 Special June 22
Lonestar June 23
Salt-N-Pepa June 24
The Fair is Closed June 25
Evolution June 26
Jars of Clay June 27
Rick Springfield June 28
America June 29
ConFunkShun June 30
Carmen Jara July 1
The Fair is Closed July 2
Heartbreaker July 3
Red, White and Blues Festival July 4
The Temptations July 5
Hoobastank July 6
Morris Day & The Time July 7
Kellie Pickler July 8
Post by: RGMike on April 20, 2012, 09:08:13 AM
Alameda County Fair announced their concert series.
The Fair is Closed July 2
One of my favorite bands!
and I love the fact that while Nickleback is playing Madison Sq Garden, Hoobastank is playing county fairs.
Post by: Here'sToYa! on April 20, 2012, 10:57:19 AM
Post by: RGMike on April 20, 2012, 11:03:55 AM
I saw Bon Iver at the Bill Graham Civic last night. Great show, except they didn't play Wanted Dead or Alive or Bad Medicine (or Highway to Hell, for that matter). Their first album was mostly a one-man affair, but there was a nine-man (literally) indie rock ensemble on stage, with a bunch of multi-instrumentalists, and they made an awesome racket. The kids (mostly twentysomethings) in the crowd were all right, very nice and polite. The encore was especially good; they played Ophelia in honor of Levon Holm. A bonus was that I got to go backstage with my brother-in-law, who is friends with the main guy, Justin Vernon. I was thinking it was my first ever backstage visit, except I then remembered I had gotten to go backstage at a Sheena Easton concert in 1989 with my friend who was reviewing the show for a local weekly. I didn't get to talk to Sheena, though, and did hang out with Justin, who is a very nice guy, for awhile. Also, for the first time in a long while, I bought the t-shirt (two actually), which I guess is the budget version of the middle-aged guy buying a Porsche.
wow, awesome! I love that they played "Ophelia" -- it appears to be yer typical music geek's fave Band song.
Post by: Here'sToYa! on April 20, 2012, 11:09:19 AM
wow, awesome! I love that they played "Ophelia" -- it appears to be yer typical music geek's fave Band song.
That's funny. My brother-in-law was congratulating Justin on that choice in lieu of a bigger hit. Maybe they should have played The Shape I'm In. Justin thought The Weight was too obvious and indicated The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down was too complex to learn on short notice -- they had learned Ophelia the day of the performance.
Post by: urth on April 20, 2012, 11:57:37 AM
wow, awesome! I love that they played "Ophelia" -- it appears to be yer typical music geek's fave Band song.
That and "Don't Do It" seem to be the two songs I'm seeing ref'd most often in tribute posts, articles and whatnot. Glad that Bon Iver paid some homage to Levon, too. Too bad he's not here to see the outpouring of love, but that's how it always seems to work.
And HTY, very cool that you got some hang time with the main Iver.
Post by: RGMike on April 20, 2012, 02:27:27 PM
wow, awesome! I love that they played "Ophelia" -- it appears to be yer typical music geek's fave Band song.
That and "Don't Do It" seem to be the two songs I'm seeing ref'd most often in tribute posts, articles and whatnot. Glad that Bon Iver paid some homage to Levon, too. Too bad he's not here to see the outpouring of love, but that's how it always seems to work.
And HTY, very cool that you got some hang time with the main Iver.
Until they appeared on Colbert last year, I thought it was pronounced "Bonn EYE-vur" rather than "bone ee-VAIR"
Post by: radical347 on April 20, 2012, 03:02:21 PM
I saw Bon Iver at the Bill Graham Civic last night. Great show, except they didn't play Wanted Dead or Alive or Bad Medicine (or Highway to Hell, for that matter).
LMAO!
Glad you had a good time @ the show! :)
Post by: Here'sToYa! on April 20, 2012, 06:03:42 PM
Great show, except they didn't play Wanted Dead or Alive or Bad Medicine (or Highway to Hell, for that matter).
LMAO!
I'm glad that joke wasn't a total lead zeppelin.
Post by: Here'sToYa! on April 20, 2012, 06:06:29 PM
And HTY, very cool that you got some hang time with the main Iver.
Yes siree, Bob!
Post by: sundaygal on April 25, 2012, 05:17:53 PM
Start time: 8:20 pm
We Take Care Of Our Own
Wrecking Ball
Badlands
Death To My Hometown
My City Of Ruins
Thundercrack
Jack Of All Trades
Murder Incorporated
Johnny 99
My Love Will Not Let You Down
Shackled And Drawn
Waiting On A Sunny Day
The Promised Land
Backstreets
American Skin (41 Shots)
Apollo Medley
The Rising
Lonesome Day
We Are Alive
Thunder Road
Rocky Ground (feat. Michelle Moore)
Out In The Street
Born To Run
Dancing In The Dark
Rosalita
Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out
End 11:30 pm
Post by: Alicat on April 25, 2012, 10:33:59 PM
Here's the setlist from Bruce's epic show last night...
Start time: 8:20 pm
We Take Care Of Our Own
Wrecking Ball
Badlands
Death To My Hometown
My City Of Ruins
Thundercrack
Jack Of All Trades
Murder Incorporated
Johnny 99
My Love Will Not Let You Down
Shackled And Drawn
Waiting On A Sunny Day
The Promised Land
Backstreets
American Skin (41 Shots)
Apollo Medley
The Rising
Lonesome Day
We Are Alive
Thunder Road
Rocky Ground (feat. Michelle Moore)
Out In The Street
Born To Run
Dancing In The Dark
Rosalita
Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out
End 11:30 pm
Generous show.
Post by: RGMike on April 26, 2012, 12:18:13 PM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/04/26/DDQF1O8RLH.DTL
Post by: Tinka Cat on May 01, 2012, 04:28:19 PM
http://www.sterngrove.org/home/celebrate75/calendar2012
June 24 - The Big Picnic Starring Anita Baker, Featuring The Family Stone & Glide Ensemble
July 1 - Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Stone Foxes
July 8 - San Francisco Symphony
July 15 - Nitin Sawhney Meshell Ndegeocello
July 22 - The E Family
July 29 - San Francisco Ballet, Helgi Tomasson Artistic Director
August 5 - Ozomatli SMOD
August 12 - Al Jarreau and The George Duke Trio, Mara Hruby
August 19 - San Francisco Opera
August 26 - OK GO, The Family Crest
Post by: urth on May 01, 2012, 11:43:07 PM
Just announced, the Stern Groove concerts!
http://www.sterngrove.org/home/celebrate75/calendar2012
June 24 - The Big Picnic Starring Anita Baker, Featuring The Family Stone & Glide Ensemble
July 1 - Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Stone Foxes
July 8 - San Francisco Symphony
July 15 - Nitin Sawhney Meshell Ndegeocello
July 22 - The E Family
July 29 - San Francisco Ballet, Helgi Tomasson Artistic Director
August 5 - Ozomatli SMOD
August 12 - Al Jarreau and The George Duke Trio, Mara Hruby
August 19 - San Francisco Opera
August 26 - OK GO, The Family Crest
Looks like a few good 'uns. That first one has some serious gospel potential. The last one should be a power pop paradise. And what's the E Family?
ETA: Oh, that E Family. (I was thinking A Man Called E and friends. Wrong-o.) That one would be a winner, too. Wonder if Alejandro will show up?
Post by: sundaygal on May 02, 2012, 02:03:33 PM
I wish!Just announced, the Stern Groove concerts!
http://www.sterngrove.org/home/celebrate75/calendar2012
June 24 - The Big Picnic Starring Anita Baker, Featuring The Family Stone & Glide Ensemble
July 1 - Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Stone Foxes
July 8 - San Francisco Symphony
July 15 - Nitin Sawhney Meshell Ndegeocello
July 22 - The E Family
July 29 - San Francisco Ballet, Helgi Tomasson Artistic Director
August 5 - Ozomatli SMOD
August 12 - Al Jarreau and The George Duke Trio, Mara Hruby
August 19 - San Francisco Opera
August 26 - OK GO, The Family Crest
Wonder if Alejandro will show up?
Post by: Wayback on May 03, 2012, 07:11:33 PM
Here is a quick glance at my calendar and agenda for the next few months – just so you can see. On May 4th I'll be in San Francisco to play a live date at the Great American Music Hall. I am playing a short set at the invitation of Kurt Wagner of Lambchop whose show it is, and I am really looking forward to it. It’s sold out, I’m only singing 4 or 5 songs, and I will scoot in and out of the venue quickly. And I am in the studio finishing up some tech stuff – building another computer – and writing and recording new music. I have put together a book proposal about MTV the Music Video and my mother’s invention of Liquid Paper. I am reconfiguring the Monkees special we did in ’98, and I connected with John Ware about reforming what is left of the First National Band for a short live tour doing the RCA material. That’s pretty much it at the moment. See you May 4th in SF if you're around there.
Post by: urth on May 03, 2012, 08:14:06 PM
Hey all, I was able to snag tix for this Friday 8pm at Great American Music Hall SF, but my usual buddies are not available. If one of you is interested/curious in the hybrid sounds of country, soul, jazz from Lambchop (google 'em) and/or seeing Mike Nesmith, who's doing a rare appearance with them as he readies new music and a possible reunion tour with the country rock band he had in '70s after the Monkees, The First National Band, let me know today, I'll get back to you later tonight or Friday AM. Cost is $20. FYI below is FB post from Nesmith about the gig -
Here is a quick glance at my calendar and agenda for the next few months – just so you can see. On May 4th I'll be in San Francisco to play a live date at the Great American Music Hall. I am playing a short set at the invitation of Kurt Wagner of Lambchop whose show it is, and I am really looking forward to it. It’s sold out, I’m only singing 4 or 5 songs, and I will scoot in and out of the venue quickly. And I am in the studio finishing up some tech stuff – building another computer – and writing and recording new music. I have put together a book proposal about MTV the Music Video and my mother’s invention of Liquid Paper. I am reconfiguring the Monkees special we did in ’98, and I connected with John Ware about reforming what is left of the First National Band for a short live tour doing the RCA material. That’s pretty much it at the moment. See you May 4th in SF if you're around there.
Wow, were I a bit closer to SF I'd be on this like white on rice. Lambchop is great alone (achingly beautiful songs albeit not the most dynamic of performances), but for the chance to see Mike Nesmith in the flesh--the mind boggles. Dave, I am certainly envious of your going to this. Please post a full report post-show.
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 02, 2012, 08:21:47 AM
Friday Night concerts
-—--------------------------------
June 15 Warrant "Cherry Pie"
June 22 Berlin "Take My Breath Away"
June 29 Blue Oyster Cult "Don't Fear The Reaper"
July 6 The Tubes "She's A Beauty"
July 13 Modern English "Melt With You"
July 20 Great White "Once Bitten, Twice Shy"
July 27 A Flock of Seagulls. "I Ran". ---- w special guest Animotion "Obsession"
Aug 3 Santana Original Lead Singer Gregg Rolie "Black Magic Woman"
Aug 10 John Waite "Missing You"
Aug 17 The FIXX "One Thing Leads to Another"
Aug 24 Eddie Money "Take Me Home Tonight"
Aug 31 Papa Doo Run Run "Santa Cruz Beach Party"
http://beachboardwalk.com/concerts/
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on June 02, 2012, 11:05:31 AM
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Friday Night concerts
-—--------------------------------
June 15 Warrant "Cherry Pie"
June 22 Berlin "Take My Breath Away"
June 29 Blue Oyster Cult "Don't Fear The Reaper"
July 6 The Tubes "She's A Beauty"
July 13 Modern English "Melt With You"
July 20 Great White "Once Bitten, Twice Shy"
July 27 A Flock of Seagulls. "I Ran". ---- w special guest Animotion "Obsession"
Aug 3 Santana Original Lead Singer Gregg Rolie "Black Magic Woman"
Aug 10 John Waite "Missing You"
Aug 17 The FIXX "One Thing Leads to Another"
Aug 24 Eddie Money "Take Me Home Tonight"
Aug 31 Papa Doo Run Run "Santa Cruz Beach Party"
http://beachboardwalk.com/concerts/
I wonder who will fill in for Warrant. Slaght?
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on June 02, 2012, 11:07:36 AM
It looks like I'll miss Mickey Thomas. Damn.
Post by: Tinka Cat on June 02, 2012, 02:52:52 PM
http://marinfair.org/directors-message
It looks like I'll miss Mickey Thomas. Damn.
No! You must find your way back!
Post by: RGMike on June 02, 2012, 05:17:34 PM
http://marinfair.org/directors-message
It looks like I'll miss Mickey Thomas. Damn.
No! You must find your way back!
yeah... like a cat and a mouse, from door to door and house to house. (Don't you pretend you don't know what I'm talking about!)
Post by: RGMike on June 18, 2012, 09:13:26 PM
http://events.sfgate.com/san_francisco_ca/events/show/258350045-j-geils-friends-ft-jeff-pitchell
Doesn't appear to include Peter Wolf. ;)
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on June 19, 2012, 10:05:17 AM
"J Geils & Friends" @ Yoshi's this Sunday (6/24)":
http://events.sfgate.com/san_francisco_ca/events/show/258350045-j-geils-friends-ft-jeff-pitchell
Doesn't appear to include Peter Wolf. ;)
I saw he was playing in San Rafael this Friday. No P. Wolf, so I was taking a pass (no going to San Rafael), but Yoshiis -- I might do that. Starts at 6, so it can't be *that* bad on a "school night".
Post by: Wayback on June 22, 2012, 04:12:34 PM
www.alamedacountyfair.com/2012fair/concerts/concerts.php?row=0
Post by: urth on August 08, 2012, 10:13:01 AM
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/surviving-monkees-to-launch-first-tour-in-15-years-20120808
Post by: urth on September 08, 2012, 11:55:57 AM
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/guns-n-roses-jack-white-and-flaming-lips-to-play-bridge-school-benefit-20120908
Post by: ggould on September 10, 2012, 10:47:12 PM
Unfortunately I had to check my good camera at the door, so all I could get was a few iPhone snaps.
Tedeschi Trucks Mountain Winery 9.8.12
Wah Wah
Don't Let Me Slide
Until You Remember
Rolling and Tumbling
Love Has Something Else To Say
Isn't It A Pity
Get What You Deserve
Instrumental (flute, no bass)
Swamp Raga/Little Martha intro>
Midnight In Harlem
No One Is Free
Band Intro
That Did It
Uptight
Drums/Banjo bass/keyboard
Bound For Glory
Encore:
If You Grab Ahold Of Me
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
The Sky Is Crying
(http://ggould.com/blogstuff/images/TTB.jpg)
Post by: urth on September 10, 2012, 10:57:18 PM
Tedeschi Trucks Mountain Winery 9.8.12
Wah Wah
...
Isn't It A Pity
Geoff, are these both George Harrison songs, or does Tedeschi-Trucks have songs of their own of the same names?
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on September 11, 2012, 09:10:54 AM
This is a powerful band that deserves, and would keep, a much wider audience. I imagine some club members would really like this, such as Rod or Alicat, and maybe more.
I beleive you are correct in that assessment. I really did want to see this show, but I kind of spaced on it. As an ABB fan, I'm quite familiar with Derek Trucks' work.
Post by: sundaygal on October 01, 2012, 01:05:56 PM
http://www.holymoly.com/music/news/smiths-will-reform-2013-confirmed-several-sources-rumour-glastonbury64478
Post by: RGMike on October 01, 2012, 06:53:28 PM
Holee crap ! My prayers have been answered (maybe)!!!!!
http://www.holymoly.com/music/news/smiths-will-reform-2013-confirmed-several-sources-rumour-glastonbury64478
yes -- amazingly awesome!
And how nice to see you again on this end of the interweb. ;)
Post by: sundaygal on October 02, 2012, 06:56:49 AM
Holee crap ! My prayers have been answered (maybe)!!!!!
http://www.holymoly.com/music/news/smiths-will-reform-2013-confirmed-several-sources-rumour-glastonbury64478
yes -- amazingly awesome!
And how nice to see you again on this end of the interweb. ;)
Er...nevermind! :'(
http://www.nme.com/news/the-smiths/66416
Hi Mike! Everybody!
Post by: sundaygal on October 06, 2012, 09:06:42 AM
Here's the setlist:
Elegia
Crystal
Ceremony
Close Range
Age of Consent
Isolation
(Joy Division cover)
Here to Stay
Your Silent Face
Bizarre Love Triangle
586
True Faith
The Perfect Kiss
Blue Monday
Temptation
Encore:
Atmosphere
(Joy Division cover)
Love Will Tear Us Apart
(Joy Division cover)
Post by: Tinka Cat on December 05, 2012, 08:14:14 AM
I had seen him do an in-store at amoeba a couple of years back and he did nothing but entertain the crowd 100%.
Post by: ggould on December 05, 2012, 10:18:43 AM
Saw Taj Majal with SG last night. Wow! I don't know his "hits" and I probably couldn't even pick his song out of a lineup if you played one and asked me to identify it, but what a great show. The guy can play many styles, delta blues, African high life, something like a claw hammer banjo style, even bluesy piano. He was solo, and I was afraid it might get a little tedious, but perish the thought. Nothing but good stuff. There was abs no cameras, phones, etc allowed inside, and the crowd was really well-behaved (for once): when taj was quiet, everyone else was, too. He had our rapt attn the whole time. He was funny, chatty, informative, told good stories, took requests, mugged for the crowd, did impressions, played his ace off. So glad I went....."like!"
I had seen him do an in-store at amoeba a couple of years back and he did nothing but entertain the crowd 100%.
I saw him at the closing of the Fillmore West, great show. Met him in person up at another musician's house in Marin years ago, and didn't even know it was him I was talking to until he told me. Very nice guy.
Post by: sundaygal on December 05, 2012, 11:26:04 AM
Saw Taj Majal with SG last night. Wow! I don't know his "hits" and I probably couldn't even pick his song out of a lineup if you played one and asked me to identify it, but what a great show. The guy can play many styles, delta blues, African high life, something like a claw hammer banjo style, even bluesy piano. He was solo, and I was afraid it might get a little tedious, but perish the thought. Nothing but good stuff. There was abs no cameras, phones, etc allowed inside, and the crowd was really well-behaved (for once): when taj was quiet, everyone else was, too. He had our rapt attn the whole time. He was funny, chatty, informative, told good stories, took requests, mugged for the crowd, did impressions, played his ace off. So glad I went.....
I had seen him do an in-store at amoeba a couple of years back and he did nothing but entertain the crowd 100%.
Really great shew. Great date night, too. :)
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on December 05, 2012, 12:14:24 PM
Saw Taj Majal with SG last night. Wow! I don't know his "hits" and I probably couldn't even pick his song out of a lineup if you played one and asked me to identify it, but what a great show. The guy can play many styles, delta blues, African high life, something like a claw hammer banjo style, even bluesy piano. He was solo, and I was afraid it might get a little tedious, but perish the thought. Nothing but good stuff. There was abs no cameras, phones, etc allowed inside, and the crowd was really well-behaved (for once): when taj was quiet, everyone else was, too. He had our rapt attn the whole time. He was funny, chatty, informative, told good stories, took requests, mugged for the crowd, did impressions, played his ace off. So glad I went.....
I had seen him do an in-store at amoeba a couple of years back and he did nothing but entertain the crowd 100%.
I saw him a couple months ago at the Russian River Blues Fest. He was very good, though by mid-afternoon on the second day I wasn't really much of a critical thinker -- pretty much everything was good at that point.
Post by: RGMike on December 05, 2012, 01:42:10 PM
Saw Taj Majal with SG last night. Wow! I don't know his "hits" and I probably couldn't even pick his song out of a lineup if you played one and asked me to identify it, but what a great show. The guy can play many styles, delta blues, African high life, something like a claw hammer banjo style, even bluesy piano. He was solo, and I was afraid it might get a little tedious, but perish the thought. Nothing but good stuff. There was abs no cameras, phones, etc allowed inside, and the crowd was really well-behaved (for once): when taj was quiet, everyone else was, too. He had our rapt attn the whole time. He was funny, chatty, informative, told good stories, took requests, mugged for the crowd, did impressions, played his ace off. So glad I went.....
I had seen him do an in-store at amoeba a couple of years back and he did nothing but entertain the crowd 100%.
As I'm sure Geoff will attest, he was quite the staple of free-form FM back in the day. Songs like "Corinna", "Take a Giant Step" (also done by the Monkees) and "Six days on the Road" got tons of airplay alongside Zep, the Moodies, Joan Baez and Tom Paxton... by the end of the '70s the political/folkie types had fallen off radio's radar and prog-FM had become AOR.
Post by: Tinka Cat on December 05, 2012, 10:06:21 PM
Saw Taj Majal with SG last night. Wow! I don't know his "hits" and I probably couldn't even pick his song out of a lineup if you played one and asked me to identify it, but what a great show. The guy can play many styles, delta blues, African high life, something like a claw hammer banjo style, even bluesy piano. He was solo, and I was afraid it might get a little tedious, but perish the thought. Nothing but good stuff. There was abs no cameras, phones, etc allowed inside, and the crowd was really well-behaved (for once): when taj was quiet, everyone else was, too. He had our rapt attn the whole time. He was funny, chatty, informative, told good stories, took requests, mugged for the crowd, did impressions, played his ace off. So glad I went.....
I had seen him do an in-store at amoeba a couple of years back and he did nothing but entertain the crowd 100%.
As I'm sure Geoff will attest, he was quite the staple of free-form FM back in the day. Songs like "Corinna", "Take a Giant Step" (also done by the Monkees) and "Six days on the Road" got tons of airplay alongside Zep, the Moodies, Joan Baez and Tom Paxton... by the end of the '70s the political/folkie types had fallen off radio's radar and prog-FM had become AOR.
he did Corinna and TAGS (my favorite -- I vowed to learn it on guitar after hearing him play it last night... it brought a tear to my eye). He did Tickled and Satisfied and a buncha other ones.
Post by: urth on December 05, 2012, 10:37:47 PM
Saw Taj Majal with SG last night. Wow! I don't know his "hits" and I probably couldn't even pick his song out of a lineup if you played one and asked me to identify it, but what a great show. The guy can play many styles, delta blues, African high life, something like a claw hammer banjo style, even bluesy piano. He was solo, and I was afraid it might get a little tedious, but perish the thought. Nothing but good stuff. There was abs no cameras, phones, etc allowed inside, and the crowd was really well-behaved (for once): when taj was quiet, everyone else was, too. He had our rapt attn the whole time. He was funny, chatty, informative, told good stories, took requests, mugged for the crowd, did impressions, played his ace off. So glad I went.....
I had seen him do an in-store at amoeba a couple of years back and he did nothing but entertain the crowd 100%.
As I'm sure Geoff will attest, he was quite the staple of free-form FM back in the day. Songs like "Corinna", "Take a Giant Step" (also done by the Monkees) and "Six days on the Road" got tons of airplay alongside Zep, the Moodies, Joan Baez and Tom Paxton... by the end of the '70s the political/folkie types had fallen off radio's radar and prog-FM had become AOR.
he did Corinna and TAGS (my favorite -- I vowed to learn it on guitar after hearing him play it last night... it brought a tear to my eye). He did Tickled and Satisfied and a buncha other ones.
I've seen Taj a couple of times, but probably not for about 20 years or so. I think the last time was probably up in Davis, at the original Palms Playhouse. (I still miss that room to this day.) I remember he just captivated the place--everyone was rapt, in the palm (no pun intended) of his hand. How old is he now anyway? He could have been in his 60s when I saw him but probably more like 40s or slightly older.
He's one of those guys that gets forgotten about, but he's a perennial--his music never comes into or goes out of style, it just *is.* Hoping you also got to hear his Fishin' Blues ("I'm-a goin' fishin', mama goin' fishin' and da baby goin' fishin' too"), and also She Caught the Katy (and Left Me a Mule to Ride). Both very fun, infectious songs. And She Caught the Katy has been adapted and reworked by Gillian Welch & David Rawlings. And are also well worth a look if you ever have a chance.
Post by: Tinka Cat on December 07, 2012, 05:35:48 PM
Saw Taj Majal with SG last night. Wow! I don't know his "hits" and I probably couldn't even pick his song out of a lineup if you played one and asked me to identify it, but what a great show. The guy can play many styles, delta blues, African high life, something like a claw hammer banjo style, even bluesy piano. He was solo, and I was afraid it might get a little tedious, but perish the thought. Nothing but good stuff. There was abs no cameras, phones, etc allowed inside, and the crowd was really well-behaved (for once): when taj was quiet, everyone else was, too. He had our rapt attn the whole time. He was funny, chatty, informative, told good stories, took requests, mugged for the crowd, did impressions, played his ace off. So glad I went.....
I had seen him do an in-store at amoeba a couple of years back and he did nothing but entertain the crowd 100%.
As I'm sure Geoff will attest, he was quite the staple of free-form FM back in the day. Songs like "Corinna", "Take a Giant Step" (also done by the Monkees) and "Six days on the Road" got tons of airplay alongside Zep, the Moodies, Joan Baez and Tom Paxton... by the end of the '70s the political/folkie types had fallen off radio's radar and prog-FM had become AOR.
he did Corinna and TAGS (my favorite -- I vowed to learn it on guitar after hearing him play it last night... it brought a tear to my eye). He did Tickled and Satisfied and a buncha other ones.
I've seen Taj a couple of times, but probably not for about 20 years or so. I think the last time was probably up in Davis, at the original Palms Playhouse. (I still miss that room to this day.) I remember he just captivated the place--everyone was rapt, in the palm (no pun intended) of his hand. How old is he now anyway? He could have been in his 60s when I saw him but probably more like 40s or slightly older.
He's one of those guys that gets forgotten about, but he's a perennial--his music never comes into or goes out of style, it just *is.* Hoping you also got to hear his Fishin' Blues ("I'm-a goin' fishin', mama goin' fishin' and da baby goin' fishin' too"), and also She Caught the Katy (and Left Me a Mule to Ride). Both very fun, infectious songs. And She Caught the Katy has been adapted and reworked by Gillian Welch & David Rawlings. And are also well worth a look if you ever have a chance.
Chron ran a review, saying a good time was had by all!
http://www.sfgate.com/default/article/Taj-Mahal-review-Sublime-folk-blues-4098087.php
Post by: sundaygal on December 11, 2012, 09:21:01 PM
The best part of the evening was when TC pointed and said, "Look, there's Peabo!". Err, no, that's James Ingram, honey. ::) ;)
Kept thinking of RG and how he would've swooned over the songs!
Post by: RGMike on December 13, 2012, 07:46:02 AM
Post by: urth on December 13, 2012, 09:40:54 AM
Was too busy on FB last nite to comment here, but the Sandy benefit really was pretty great. Esp Sir Paul, who totally rawked and did some of my fave lesser-played Wings songs like "Let Me Roll It" and "1985".
Had to share this here. After last night's show I was looking at the Who's tour schedule to see how close they were coming to Portland (answer: they aren't), but I was thrilled to see that their tour ends in Providence, RI at the Dunkin' Donuts Arena. Now that's some kinda great. Wonder if you find a donut and a cup of lousy coffee waiting on your seat prior to every event?
Post by: ggould on December 13, 2012, 11:19:25 AM
I really enjoyed the Who. The "Bellboy" thing with Keith was quite touching, but it made me miss John. I was fortunate enough to make a few basses for him, and see him work up close. He was a soft-spoken gentleman.Was too busy on FB last nite to comment here, but the Sandy benefit really was pretty great. Esp Sir Paul, who totally rawked and did some of my fave lesser-played Wings songs like "Let Me Roll It" and "1985".
Had to share this here. After last night's show I was looking at the Who's tour schedule to see how close they were coming to Portland (answer: they aren't), but I was thrilled to see that their tour ends in Providence, RI at the Dunkin' Donuts Arena. Now that's some kinda great. Wonder if you find a donut and a cup of lousy coffee waiting on your seat prior to every event?
Post by: Here'sToYa! on December 13, 2012, 04:21:30 PM
I really enjoyed the Who. The "Bellboy" thing with Keith was quite touching, but it made me miss John. I was fortunate enough to make a few basses for him, and see him work up close. He was a soft-spoken gentleman.Was too busy on FB last nite to comment here, but the Sandy benefit really was pretty great. Esp Sir Paul, who totally rawked and did some of my fave lesser-played Wings songs like "Let Me Roll It" and "1985".
Had to share this here. After last night's show I was looking at the Who's tour schedule to see how close they were coming to Portland (answer: they aren't), but I was thrilled to see that their tour ends in Providence, RI at the Dunkin' Donuts Arena. Now that's some kinda great. Wonder if you find a donut and a cup of lousy coffee waiting on your seat prior to every event?
The Ox
Post by: Here'sToYa! on January 24, 2013, 10:17:32 PM
http://www.coachella.com/index.php
Post by: urth on January 25, 2013, 09:44:27 AM
This is an interesting lineup. Although at my age/life situation, I would probably rather eat a gallon jar of mayonnaise than trek to the middle of the desert for a weekend (especially at those prices).
http://www.coachella.com/index.php
Made me smile to see there's a band called Birdie Nam Nam. Also Raider Klan. That said, I am with you on the prospect of actually attending. Far more there that I know nothing about than bands I recognize. I'll hope for West Coast dates by the bands I actually do want to see in the weeks surrounding (and between) the two dates. Far easier, and longer sets, to boot.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on February 11, 2013, 10:46:44 AM
Post by: Tinka Cat on February 11, 2013, 03:46:28 PM
Anyone else going to the Fox for Soundgarden this week? I'm going both Tuesday and Wednesday (and taking Wednesday and Thursday off work -- mid-week concerts are just too draining).
Not going, but I would if I could. I know it's sold out. I'm a VERY casual fan -- I know Black Hole Sun, of course, and just a superficial exposure to a few other songs -- but I hear they're good live... I do like Cornell's voice. A good friend of mine loves them, but she lives on the other side of the earth and will probably miss the show, too.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on March 04, 2013, 12:50:26 PM
Post by: RGMike on March 04, 2013, 01:00:33 PM
I have a buddy who is looking for a ticket to tomorrow's Yes show at the Warfield. If any of you have a line on one, please let me know. Thanks!
he might be able to get one in a roundabout way.
Post by: urth on March 04, 2013, 02:06:05 PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/469231106468646/495712857153804/
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 04, 2013, 02:06:30 PM
I have a buddy who is looking for a ticket to tomorrow's Yes show at the Warfield. If any of you have a line on one, please let me know. Thanks!
he might be able to get one in a roundabout way.
TANC: I'm listening to last Friday's 1971 set right now and Yes' Roundabout is on. No lie.
Post by: RGMike on March 04, 2013, 03:02:48 PM
I have a buddy who is looking for a ticket to tomorrow's Yes show at the Warfield. If any of you have a line on one, please let me know. Thanks!
he might be able to get one in a roundabout way.
TANC: I'm listening to last Friday's 1971 set right now and Yes' Roundabout is on. No lie.
Models come out of the sky! And they stand there!
Post by: Tinka Cat on April 19, 2013, 04:16:02 PM
it's this Sunday at the Fillmore. Anyone here want to go w me?
it's the Queensr˙che with Geoff Tate (I guess the band split and are touring in two diff versions.. I don't know which is better or more authentic... I'm not a huge fan, but it'll be fun regardless.)
Post by: radical347 on May 20, 2013, 11:33:46 AM
(http://media.tumblr.com/4e4c2389d3831d5499faeca16a81df01/tumblr_inline_mk8s8tHs3H1qz4rgp.png)
The Main Stage didn't start until the Festival Stage was over, so there was no need to worry about overlapping. Also, they actually had two Festival Stages right next to each other, and alternated bands on each one so we didn't have to wait half an hour between sets for the next band to set up. (Especially since most of the Festival Stage acts were only half an hour.) THAT was a brilliant idea and I'd like to see more shows set up like that.
But, the Local Stage and Subsonic Tent went on all day, so we had to make a couple of choices of Subsonic vs. bands in the Festival or Main Stage. Crystal Method got sick and had to cancel and the "Secret Guest to Be Announced" ended up being the Stone Temple Pilots with Chester Bennington on Vocals... ::) (Who we opted not to see in favor of C2C.)
We saw the entire (or most of) sets for:
Gold Fields: We saw them first and they actually moved them over to the Subsonic Tent, at 1 PM. Great way to kick off BFD. Reminded me of a somewhat shoegazey Talking Heads.
Atlas Genius: They looked good, had good energy...but just sounded ok. A little bit of a disappointment as this was one that I had high hopes for.
Capital Cities: Amazing. High energy, great sound, trumpet was awesome, cute choreography, and kept things classy (i.e. no random F-bombs every other song, which seemed to be required from just about every other band here, and at most music festivals for that matter.) They had their act together extremely well...I wouldn't be surprised if they headlined this in a few years.
Airborne Toxic Event: Higher energy than last time I saw them which was in 09, but IMO it didn't entirely get put to good use. 1/3 of their half hour set was unnecessary remakes, including a cringeworthy version of "American Girl." (Then again, there aren't too many versions of that song that aren't cringeworthy, including the original.) I mean if you're doing a full set then that's fine, but they had a couple of singles they should have played instead...like "All I Ever Wanted," "Timeless".
Fitz & the Tantrums: I'm so proud of them because they finally pulled it off. Last time I saw them (about two years ago) "Moneygrabber" was a complete failure (and virtually every live version on AAA sampler CDs doesn't sound too good), he flopped around stage awkwardly, although their other tracks sounded fine. But this time, they got everything right.
Awolnation: Perhaps the only real disappointment of the event. Not that I was expecting much...but they were pretty awful. Granted most of their songs are pretty odd so they'll sound weird anyway, but they'd have to pull them off live...and they didn't. Even the not particularly odd "Not Your Fault" sounded bad. They were the opening act on the main stage. They should have been on the Festival stage (maybe swap with Jimmy Eat World, who was the last act on that stage) or even in the Subsonic Tent.
Wallpaper: Wasn't sure what to expect from these guys (and girl), but they were a lot of fun. H1pst3rs from Oakland that had the crowd dancing the entire time.
C2C: They were a real treat to see. They looked pretty similar to the setup from turntable.fm, but with real Euro-hipster deco clothing and people going through real motions! LOL. Their noise was pretty interesting, they sampled a LOT of different styles of music (blues, techno, accordian, smooth jazz even) and mixed in turntable scratches and effects...and it somehow worked. I couldn't find too many other US tour dates for them--only KROQ's weenie fest--so I'm so glad they played at BFD.
30 Seconds to Mars: They were supposed to be the headliners but Passion Pit came late so they switched them. 30 STM really should have been the headliners, though. A bunch of their music is hit or miss to me but they put on a really good show and were great at getting audience response. I'm glad they played "Night of the Hunter" and "Closer to the Edge." Along with the confetti they blasted out during "Up in the Air" they even brought on a couple DOZEN people from the audience onstage at the end and had them sing along! LOL!
Passion Pit: We saw them at Not to Silent Night and IMO he was a little better but he's still nowhere near ready to be a headliner (or next-to-headliner.) His band sounds good, as before, but he's still a little awkward (but better) and doesn't really pull off the bells & whistles that 30STM did.
Bands that we partially saw: The Neighborhood, Jimmy Eat World, Of Monsters & Men. We opted not to see Silversun Pickups or the Stone Temple Chester Benningtons on the main stage in favor of Wallpaper and C2C in the Subsonic Tent who were going on at the same time. The former because the SSPU's seem to appear in about 90% of these events and the latter...well, yeah.
We had lawn seats for the main stage (all of the other stages are standing room only) and during 30 Seconds to Mars's set, these very nice people suddenly came up to us and gave us their tickets (which were front center row 12 seats) because they had to leave! That was a complete surprise, and of course it made the day that much more awesome!
Post by: RGMike on May 20, 2013, 11:44:48 AM
Yesterday was Live 105's BFD.
Atlas Genius: They looked good, had good energy...but just sounded ok. A little bit of a disappointment as this was one that I had high hopes for.
Must've been the trojans in their heads. Seriously, I hope they have better songs than that one.
Post by: RGMike on May 21, 2013, 09:40:00 AM
Post by: urth on June 13, 2013, 09:31:35 AM
http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/blogs/211296491.html
(Closest date to the west coast is Denver, but don't be surprised if there are more should these go well.)
Post by: Here'sToYa! on June 13, 2013, 09:58:38 PM
Never say never:
http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/blogs/211296491.html
(Closest date to the west coast is Denver, but don't be surprised if there are more should these go well.)
I saw them on the '87 tour that was in the picture in the linked article. They weren't that good.
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on September 05, 2013, 11:13:56 AM
BTW, last week's Heart show was a good time. Jason Bonham's Led Zep experience played about 5 Zep tunes, and they rocked pretty well. Heart's main set was generally a Best of Heart extravaganza, with a couple of less known tracks thrown in. Ann's voice was in fine form -- "Dog and Butterfly" sounded especially good to me. For the encore, Jason came back out, and we had 5 more Zep tunes (finished with Kashmir and then, of course, Stairway).
All in all, a fine night featuring Ann's vocals and Jason's drumming. Unfortunately, there was apparently no budget for a top flight guitarist. My friend asked if they just picked up someone who was busking at a BART station. It wasn't that bad, but the best I can say for the guitar-work was 'professional.'
Post by: RGMike on September 05, 2013, 11:24:44 AM
last week's Heart show was a good time. Jason Bonham's Led Zep experience played about 5 Zep tunes, and they rocked pretty well. Heart's main set was generally a Best of Heart extravaganza, with a couple of less known tracks thrown in. Ann's voice was in fine form -- "Dog and Butterfly" sounded especially good to me. For the encore, Jason came back out, and we had 5 more Zep tunes (finished with Kashmir and then, of course, Stairway).
yeah, Ann's love of Zep is legend -- wait for it -- dary. I saw them in Central Park, summer of '77 and they encored with "Rock'n'Roll". She'd recently gotten flack at the time for saying she wanted to be Robert Plant, but I say Be Who You Wanna BE, gurl!
Post by: radical347 on September 05, 2013, 02:01:57 PM
My buddy just scored us tickets to The Black Crowes on December 14 at the Bill Graham Civic. Also on the bill -- paging Geoff -- is the Tedeschi Trucks Band. Pretty psyched.
Was he the one who knew the title of "Remedy" this morning?
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on September 05, 2013, 03:36:25 PM
My buddy just scored us tickets to The Black Crowes on December 14 at the Bill Graham Civic. Also on the bill -- paging Geoff -- is the Tedeschi Trucks Band. Pretty psyched.
Was he the one who knew the title of "Remedy" this morning?
Nah. By scored, I just meant he went in and got us tickets from ticketmaster. Misleading on my part. But the last time the Crowes were in town, no joy in ticketville. And I am fired up about Tedeschi Trucks...
Post by: ggould on September 05, 2013, 10:35:41 PM
Damn! Sounds like a great show, at least for TTB. I'm not such a Black Crowes fan. Reserved seats or general admission?My buddy just scored us tickets to The Black Crowes on December 14 at the Bill Graham Civic. Also on the bill -- paging Geoff -- is the Tedeschi Trucks Band. Pretty psyched.
Was he the one who knew the title of "Remedy" this morning?
Nah. By scored, I just meant he went in and got us tickets from ticketmaster. Misleading on my part. But the last time the Crowes were in town, no joy in ticketville. And I am fired up about Tedeschi Trucks...
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on June 29, 2016, 05:08:53 PM
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on January 13, 2017, 03:19:44 PM
http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Tower-of-Power-members-hit-by-Amtrak-train-10856042.php
Post by: ggould on March 10, 2017, 01:59:03 PM
Just reviving this thread so I can wish the Tower of Power guys a speedy recovery. I was at Sunday's show (satisfying, as always), and while I was hanging around outside for a while prior to the show, a couple of trains went by. You'd expect it would be pretty hard to get hit by one of those trains (they aren't going that fast, they are blowing their horn, it's hard not to notice them), but I guess it was an unusual set of circumstances - they waited for a train going one way, and did not notice the other train coming from the other direction.I wonder how they're doing.
http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Tower-of-Power-members-hit-by-Amtrak-train-10856042.php
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on November 19, 2017, 03:08:52 PM
Speaking of Heartbreakers, they also covered "You Don't Know How It Feels" in a mini tribute to Tom Petty. Wasn't a highlight, exactly, but a heartfelt tribute.
Susan Tedeschi is improving as a guitarist, and brought the house down when, after a competent and extended solo, she continued with the guitar behind the head trick. Jimi Hendrix she ain't, but it was a fun moment.
Excellent show, Derek was awesome, there were flute solos, trumpet solos, organ solos, etc. etc. And Susan was in fine voice.
Post by: ggould on November 20, 2017, 12:03:47 PM
Went to see Tedeschi Trucks Band last night at the Fox. The highlight for me was the cover of Neil Young's "Alabama". Inspired. It was followed by "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free" where the backup singers got their moments in the spotlight. Combined, it was both transcendent and heartbreaking. And thoroughly topical.
Speaking of Heartbreakers, they also covered "You Don't Know How It Feels" in a mini tribute to Tom Petty. Wasn't a highlight, exactly, but a heartfelt tribute.
Susan Tedeschi is improving as a guitarist, and brought the house down when, after a competent and extended solo, she continued with the guitar behind the head trick. Jimi Hendrix she ain't, but it was a fun moment.
Excellent show, Derek was awesome, there were flute solos, trumpet solos, organ solos, etc. etc. And Susan was in fine voice.
Sounds like a great show. For me, TTB is probably the hottest live band right now, but I have extremely limited sampling data in the last few years!
Post by: urth on November 21, 2017, 10:13:27 AM
Went to see Tedeschi Trucks Band last night at the Fox. The highlight for me was the cover of Neil Young's "Alabama". Inspired. It was followed by "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free" where the backup singers got their moments in the spotlight. Combined, it was both transcendent and heartbreaking. And thoroughly topical.
Speaking of Heartbreakers, they also covered "You Don't Know How It Feels" in a mini tribute to Tom Petty. Wasn't a highlight, exactly, but a heartfelt tribute.
Susan Tedeschi is improving as a guitarist, and brought the house down when, after a competent and extended solo, she continued with the guitar behind the head trick. Jimi Hendrix she ain't, but it was a fun moment.
Excellent show, Derek was awesome, there were flute solos, trumpet solos, organ solos, etc. etc. And Susan was in fine voice.
Sounds like a great show. For me, TTB is probably the hottest live band right now, but I have extremely limited sampling data in the last few years!
Heard nothing but good things about them, but I have yet to see them in person. Time was, I'd have been all over that, but I guess the years are starting to catch up with me. Next tour for sure.