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Post by questionablesanity on Dec 20, 2009 19:39:03 GMT -5
I went to see Eric Hutchinson and Brett Dennen last night. I saw most of Eric's set which was ok. This was the second time I've seen him inadvertently. I left before Brett came on stage bc the place was so packed that it took me nearly an hour to get a beer.
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
I went to see Eric Hutchinson and Brett Dennen last night. I saw most of Eric's set which was ok. This was the second time I've seen him inadvertently.
yay for eric hutchinson! it's been many years since i've seen him, but i can't help but be incredibly happy for his success. we worked together waiting tables not too long before his music really started to take off.
Post by questionablesanity on Dec 21, 2009 10:15:19 GMT -5
He's ok. I've seen him open for Mofro and Brett Dennen. I wouldn't pay money to see him but he's fairly talented. He's got does have some catchy tunes.
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
Went to a great day fest this weekend. It was small - I'm guessing under 10,000 people, and the main stage was only about as big as The Other Tent at Bonnaroo - but lots of fun. My day went: Amp Fiddler > Cat Power > Roots Manuva > The Cat Empire (half show) > wandering aimlessly > We Have Band > Method Man and Redman.
Amp Fiddler did a really cool soul-meets-funk deal. I dug it a lot. Then almost everyone at the stage left after their show except for me and about 50 other people, so I managed to get literally front row center for Cat Power. She was great, in her sparse, minimalist way - however, as great as she was, her backing band (Dirty Delta Blues) was even better. I'd heard some very negative things about her live show, though I think most of that was during her alcoholic days. I'm happy to say she's cleaned up her act, both literally and metaphorically.
Roots Manuva was fantastic. For those who don't know him, he's an English rapper who does a sort of hip-hop and dub fusion. Very cool - great performance and great stage presence too. He definitely brought his A game. Even though he was billed solo, he had a couple other people up there with him - one to DJ and one who rapped a little bit. Roots and the other rapper (I forget his name) were both doing some crazy dancing as well.
Although I enjoy some of their recorded stuff and have some of their songs on my iTunes, The Cat Empire kinda sucked, to be perfectly honest. No connection with the crowd at all, and they seemed a bit off key, and I just wasn't feeling it at the time, so after half an hour, I went to wander around for a bit and grab a bite to eat. While I was eating and watching from the distance, I saw that they said "thanks everyone, have a good night" and walked off stage with 25 minutes left in their set. Their set was only an hour, so that's basically half the time. Someone backstage who worked at the fest had to tell them to get back on stage and play for the time they were paid for.
I had never heard of We Have Band before, but I stumbled onto them on one of the small side stages. They were really good. They were kind of like an electronica/alternative rock thing. I actually was debating about staying and missing the first couple minutes of Method Man and Redman - but I'm glad I didn't. Method Man and Redman really were amazing. Their entire set was almost all old school stuff from '93 and '94, but with the token few songs from their new album that they were promoting. They were very awesome - amazing stage presence, and now I really want them to come to Roo. The crowd was going mental and knew all the words to the songs. And there were two songs dedicated to people who have passed away - one to Michael Jackson and one to Ol' Dirty Bastard. Had it not been for We Have Band, I would have been really upset about leaving my great spot during The Cat Empire, because I would have been right up front instead of in the middle of the crowd.
Two minor regrets of the day, however - one is that I was an idiot and misread the times on my schedule, so I thought Mayer Hawthorne was performing an hour later than he was. I got there and had a major d'oh! moment. I would have loved to have seen him, and he was on one of the smaller stages as well. The other regret is that I missed Lost Valentinos because they were up against Method Man and Redman, but that's just the way things are with fests, I suppose.
Saw the Dead Kenny G's last night. Three-fourths of Critters Buggin, and they put on an amazing set. Mike Dillon transitioned so easily from drums to vibraphone, frequently playing both at the same time! These guys have incredible chemistry and can lay down tight funk with brilliant improvisation on top. And can't say enough about Skerik's sax playing. He's a badass on the Rhodes, too. These guys would destroy a Troo Music Lounge set.
saw the cold war kids this past weekend at the vic in chicago. It was pretty mellow but a really fun night. Bonus: I went as a first date with this guy I really like that I met at Bonnaroo.
Post by questionablesanity on Feb 19, 2010 13:09:03 GMT -5
I saw two rippin' sets of Cornmeal last night. Those guys and gal just don't stop. I can't believe that they're not bigger than they are. It was some of the best music that I've heard this year. They did a Del McCoury cover than morphed into a spacy Phish like jam, but it still had the bluegrass feel to it. Cover was only $5 for advanced tickets and $10 day of show. They played for about 3 hours.
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
I saw two rippin' sets of Cornmeal last night. Those guys and gal just don't stop. I can't believe that they're not bigger than they are. It was some of the best music that I've heard this year. They did a Del McCoury cover than morphed into a spacy Phish like jam, but it still had the bluegrass feel to it. Cover was only $5 for advanced tickets and $10 day of show. They played for about 3 hours.
I cant believe it either. I think I paid $12 for their sold out night after Christmas show this year. And by sold out I mean a small bar in the middle of the city. They ripped it for like 3 hours there too.
Post by insidejoke on Feb 19, 2010 15:31:41 GMT -5
I saw Bobby Bare Jr. (solo) and Robert Earl Keen (with a full band) last Thursday. I'd seen REK play with Todd Snider at Roo last year and he acted like he'd never been on stage before. Not the case this time. He and the band were great, and BBJ was funny, friendly, and a great performer.
BBJ and me, right outside the bathrooms. If it looks like I'm faking a smile, it's because I'm really drunk and really that happy. ;D And Bobby is giving the camera the stink eye or a really creepy wink.
Post by destination5250 on Feb 19, 2010 16:14:18 GMT -5
Galactic last night at The Pageant was off the hook. KDTU opened, and then joined in halfway through the show. That Karl Denson sure can blow a horn. WOW!
and, i think cornmeal is one of the best band touring right now. To pay $5/$10 is a steal for the music you get. A latenight cornmeal set is necessary at any festival.
Post by jade~natasha on Feb 19, 2010 17:19:11 GMT -5
I saw Lady GaGa this past December... (to all the haters of GaGa I give u..... MY MIDDLE FINGER! lol)
I'm going to see Maylene and the Sons of Disaster & Spoon at Workplay in B'Ham next month... The Dead Weather is playing next month too but I can't afford to go see all three. But they're coming to 'Roo anyway so I'll still get to see them.
Probably most excited about seeing Spoon than Maylene though. I like them both but i LOVE Spoon.
Post by ParanoidAntelope on Feb 20, 2010 16:44:17 GMT -5
Just saw Trey Anastasio Band last night for the first time at the Riv in Chicago. Great show. The place was packed, everybody was singing and dancing, and the band was awesome. Highly recommend seeing this show if you can.
“Why is marijuana against the law? It grows naturally upon our planet. Doesn't the idea of making nature against the law seem to you a bit . . . unnatural?” -Bill Hicks
BBJ and me, right outside the bathrooms. If it looks like I'm faking a smile, it's because I'm really drunk and really that happy. ;D And Bobby is giving the camera the stink eye or a really creepy wink.
I knew those had to be drunk texts I was receiving that night
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
Galactic last night at The Pageant was off the hook. KDTU opened, and then joined in halfway through the show. That Karl Denson sure can blow a horn. WOW!
and, i think cornmeal is one of the best band touring right now. To pay $5/$10 is a steal for the music you get. A latenight cornmeal set is necessary at any festival.
I'd have to agree about Cornmeal. They are simply amazing and it's non stop boogie for 3 hours. Here's a few pics I shot at the show.
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
Post by questionablesanity on Feb 23, 2010 14:46:33 GMT -5
I saw Bela Fleck with his tour of African musicians. Holy shit, was it good. The show started with Bela solo on the banjo. Of course, anyone who has even heard of Bela knows that he can command a show like this on his own. Then he brought out two more musicians, both from Africa. One played acoutic guitar and the other was a blind man who played a thumb piano. The sounds that he got out of that piano were amazing. Then Bela cam back out and played with them. Next, he brought out an entire group of musicians. 4 of them played different sizes of African banjos. The lead vocalist had his hooked up to a wah wah pedal which was interesting. There were a couple of percussionists and a female vocalist. They were nothing short of amazing. My brother acquired their CD since he booked the show. They took a short set break and brought everyone out together including Casey Driesen, who plays fiddle with Abigail Washurn and others. The combination of bluegrass and traditional African music is jaw dropping.
The best part of the show for me, was acquiring my first photo pass. I got to shoot the first two and last two. Unfortunately I had to shoot from quite a distance from the side since it was in a theatre. Here a few that I shot:
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
Went to go see Akron/Family and Warpaint at Club Downunder which is the club in the Student Union at Florida State. Warpaint was real good and joined A/F during their show, making it a 7 piece. All seven of them tore it up and it was one of the best shows I've seen in awhile.
Best part, Florida State's student union is one of a handful of colleges in the nation that sells alcohol. Fun times were had.
Yes killed it last night. Their new singer probably sounds more like Jon Anderson than Jon Anderson could. Steve Howe is a god. They are performing at a high level and are playing venues much smaller than when they had Anderson, so now is a great time to catch them. Also, they are extremely old, and won't be doing this for too much longer.
Post by metallicalec on Feb 28, 2010 12:40:53 GMT -5
Saw Trey with Classic TAB on Thursday night at the Ryman, I had first row center "seats", it was one of the greatest shows I've been to. I've only seen 2 Phish shows, both at Bonnaroo, and I have to say, that TAB show was just as good if not better.
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
Post by cornquacker on Mar 4, 2010 20:27:11 GMT -5
Cornmeal REALLY needs a new name. I've seen them and yes they are awesome but what an awful name! I wish I could have made it to the Bela Fleck show. I'm sure that was great.
Some good shows I've seen recently:
Gov't Mule with surprise guest Peter Frampton. He played quite a few songs with them and seeing him and Warren go back and fourth was a treat.
RJDJ. I didn't realize he has a full band now. I would've rather seen him spin the whole time but his band isn't bad.
Lucero. They were really hungover but they're always a good time.
The English Beat w/ Fishbone. This was at a tiny club and it was fucking awesome. Crazy energy. I'm not a big ska guy but if you get the chance to the see The Beat, DO IT!
Coming up in the next two weeks I have Ump, Flogging Molly and STS9.
Yes killed it last night. Their new singer probably sounds more like Jon Anderson than Jon Anderson could. Steve Howe is a god. They are performing at a high level and are playing venues much smaller than when they had Anderson, so now is a great time to catch them. Also, they are extremely old, and won't be doing this for too much longer.
That's what I tell everyone who will listen... Yes with David Benoit is amazing.. he sounds better than Anderson does (now) without question. Great act to see, their show in Myrlte Beach in late 08 was a truly awesome show.
Edit, Sangreal and I saw Alice In Chains the last week... great show. Great energy. The first time I saw them with the new guy, it was mostly a Layne Staley tribute, through and through. Now, with their new album, they're running with it, doing their own thing; they are their own monster right now. Can't stress that enough.
First time for me at the Tabernacle, too... it has to be my favorite club size venue I've been to. Aside from Live Nation raping you in every way.
Incredible energy, the audience was amazingly supportive, and while the show was kind of short, it was a golden experience