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Saw Matt Pond PA last night. He was great, band holds a nice groove, better live than in the albums for sure. He was gimped up too and we shot the shit for a while post performance about our respective injuries. Nice dude.
I've been seeing a lot more concerts lately, the upside of living in a big city.
saw Shellac on Wednesday. they kicked ass.
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Saw Joe Bonamassa last night. I don't think there's anyone doing what he's doing nowadays. Highly recomended.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AOsP8KBp8g
^^^ Holy Hestra.
Just got back from Zellerbach Hall at UC Berkeley where the SF Opera Orchestra absolutely slayed Beethoven's 5th and 7th symphonies.
I've seen the original members of Black Sabbath play "Paranoid". I've seen BÖC play "Don't Fear The Reaper". I've seen Iron Maiden play "Phantom of the Opera, and now I've seen a kickass orchestra play Beethoven's 5th symphony. I will be incorporating some of that into new Metalmücil riffs. Dun dun dun DUNNNNNNNN!!!!
Another evening in Berkeley, this time at Freight and Salvage to see my pal Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer open for Willy Porter. All three of them are phenomenal guitarists, singers, and entertainers.
They're heading to Eugene, Portland, and Seattle in the next few days and I highly recommend checking them out.
Dave McGraw's website
Willy Porter's website
Saw Foo Fighters in San Diego and Sacramento recently. They always put on a killer rock show.
Going to see Porcupine Tree's Steven Wilson (touring in support of his new solo album) tonight in B-more. Should be a good show!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BClzBQmZZBc
Great show - a must see if you're a Prog Rock fan. Here are the upcoming dates: http://www.gracefordrowning.com/tour-dates.php
Watched that video 3 times in a row this morning at 6am much, I'm sure, to my roommates chagrin. Good shit.
We need to get back on turntable and scratch each others back some day tipp.
we saw Dark Star Orchestra again last friday at the Calvin in Northampton. without getting into who is a better dead cover band-furthur or dso:fmicon:, what it is, is a very fun night of dancing and listening to well played grateful dead music.
the show was april 18, 1984-New Haven, a show i attended as a sophomore in college with many of the same people i regularly go to shows and ski with.
Saw Social Distortion, Chuck Ragan and Suedehead last night.
Even though Social D are legends, a band I grew up with and the headliner, I was there mostly for Chuck (first time seeing his solo act) and he didn't disappoint. I brought the wife along as she is a moderate Social D fan and needs some (sub)culturing. Although unfamiliar with Chuck or HWM (other than occasionally hearing them in my car), she was pretty much hypnotized by Chuck (and his band's) performance. A stand up bass player, a fiddleist and a guitarist/singer who sounds like a pirate playing punk infused folksy roots music- how can you not love that?
Not my videos, but from the show I was at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuZxxFJLhOg&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_92GOA9XhGs
Social D was ok, but kind of unexciting after Chuck Ragan, kind of seemed like they were just going through the motions. After 30 years, can you blame them?
Suedehead is a band I'm not familiar with, but they put on a decent show.
Saw Chuck Ragan about a year ago, definitely a good show. Possessed by Paul James opened, and he fuckin kills it. Same genre as Chuck. You'd probably like it if you like Chuck. He puts on the best shows ever.
Saw Orange Goblin last night. Tremendous show. Just amazing energy every song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RYOYx-58ZY
Primus sucks!
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actually, they were awesome. they played 2 sets including the green naugahyde album in its entirety. the visuals were really cool too.
Saw Inner Circle open for Ziggy Marley Sunday night here on Maui.
Great show, Inner circle have been at it since the 70's. Tight classic old school.
Ziggy is Bob personified in a youthfull body, less defiant, but the same energy. When he played his father's songs, I closed my eyes and was transported to Montego bay in 79....
The weird thing about this maui show was we rolled up on the entry, tickets in hand, entered the maze to get a wristband and the dude says "empty your pockets" What? Me son? you crazy? There were two cops overlooking this scene and I was caught right off gaurd. I looked to my side and saw a trashcan full of lighters, cig packs and water bottles. I pulled my keys and wallet out and the guy taps my front pocket and says take our everything... I stuff the keys back in then out and throw my stash backhand into the trash can all slight of hand like. The guy tries to call me on it. "what did you throw in there"? ...a lighter. Which one? The one that says bad mother fucker on it! he looked in the can and had to let us slide. Close fucking call. I have been going to shows there 20 years and NEVER have they pulled that shit. My chick was like dude, you are fucking smooth.
Fuckers, try to trip you up when you are high.
Fucking Babylon.
DAVID BROMBERG this friday night in a tiny theater!, can't believe he is coming to town. Will give a full report.
If you don't know him, here is an old one or two he wrote, and that's Bob Dylan on harp.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AcPWNYwjj4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsSKWjJFoE8&feature=related
Saw Black Tusk and Red Fang on Easter Sunday. They both killed it! Awesome show.
Black Tusk
Red Fang
Pretty psyched - gonna see them in Missoula in June. Bonus: they're playing at the big sky brewery.Quote:
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Any Bay Area mags going to Outside Lands this year?
http://sfoutsidelands.com
saw Judas Priest last night. Amazing show! Fire! Lazers! Smoke! Couldn't have sounded any better. I was amazed at Halford's voice. Perfection.
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Thin Lizzy opened. they were actually pretty solid and sounded great. Considering there was only one original member.
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Saw Jack White with Alabama Shakes opening last night at the Ryman in Nashvegas.
Pretty far and away the greatest show I've ever attended. Think I'm gonna schlep to Detroit next week and see him there. Unbelievable.
This Lee Ranaldo followed by St. Vincent on monday.
saw sleep last night. one of the most sonically intense shows i have ever seen. 5 stars!
Saw the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion at the Caves du Manoir in Martigny, CH. CdM is a special place, tiny wine cellar not more than 10m x 10m. It is famous for underground / alternative concerts since back in the late 80s. to see JSBE there was just incredible. So much sweat and energy!
Saw Donovan Frankenrieter last thursday at higher ground. Another great show by him. Can't believe he doesn't get bigger crowds in Burlington. He puts on a good show and jams hard. This was the 4th or 5th time we have seen him and he is consistent with great shows every time. Mostly new band this time and they still rip.
Saw Of Monsters and Men in SLC a few weeks back. Kind of a folksie Icelandic Arcade Fire feel. Anyway they were very good. Absolutely worth seeing if they come by.
They have a full live set "live at the Bowery ballroom" on YouTube if anyone is interested in checking them out.
Baroness last Thursday night in Basel...super awesome!
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Check out their new Yellow & Green album. Even if you are not metal you might like it. Very different from previous albums.
http://www.amazon.com/Yellow-Green-B...words=baroness
Santana and the A. Bros Monday night. Old? Yup. Should be good? Yup.
Psyched?
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Yup indeed!
Sweet. They're close to the top of bands I'd like to see right now. Bummed they're not playing anywhere within ~2000 miles of me at any time in the foreseeable future.Quote:
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Also agreed that Yellow / Green are different from the band's previous work but pretty good and worth a listen.
Pretty bummed about this...
Baroness have issued a new statement regarding their bus accident in the U.K., this one giving us more specific details than yesterday’s statement regarding which members of the band and their crew were injured, and how badly they were hurt; unfortunately, it also confirms some of the worst rumors we’d heard. The statement reads as follows:
“The band members of Baroness and their crew are recovering from injuries sustained after their tour bus crashed outside of Bath, England early on Wednesday morning.
“John Baizley has broken his left arm and left leg. Allen Blickle and Matt Maggioni each suffered fractured vertebrae. All three remain in the hospital as of this writing. Pete Adams has been treated and released from the hospital.
“Three of the five crew members who were on the bus have also been treated and released. One member is still undergoing testing. The driver of the bus remains in critical condition.
“Please stay tuned for further updates. Thank you for all the support during this extremely difficult time.”
Our thoughts continue to be with the band, their crew, their driver, and their friends and family. More news as it becomes available.
http://www.metalsucks.net/2012/08/16...-bus-accident/
Saw Anders Osborne at the Iron Horse in Northampton last night. Go see him. Really excellent player. We saw him in New Orleans at Jazz Fest this year and it was great, but in a small club was much better.
Phish last night was pretty solid. First show I had ever been to and didn't know what to expect. But they can really play.
Rush tonight at Jiffy Lube in Bristow VA! WOOT!
we saw Bob Dylan last Friday night. Great band, the singing? well.... the songs were recognizable which is not always the case.
Missed Tommy Emmanuel Last night goddamnit. heard it was awesome.
Was contemplating heading down to Sac for Anthrax, Testament & Death Angel tomorrow night but might not be such a good idea with my bruised ribs.
Guess I'll have to wait a few weeks for Buckethead in Reno!
saw Umphrey's McGee and RailRoad Earth last friday night at Red Rocks... they killed with this cover of Kashmir...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=EvaDVavF0X4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...v=EvaDVavF0X4#!
After a quiet last few months concert wise...here are the tickets I have in hand:
Peter Gabriel in Montreal tonight : row G. Stoked.
Friday: David Byrne & St. Vincent in Montreal. Show in a church where I saw Patti Smith a few years back.
October:
Public Image Limited in Montreal. Never saw Johnny.
November:
Half of the Who in Ottawa. I've seen them a few times over the last 30 years.
Same week in Ottawa: Neil Young with Patti Smith opening. Seen them both a number of times.
Gov't Mule HOB. SD. Low Sparks Of high heeled Boys with Karl Denson. also encore Zeps Since ive been loving you. http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=558737
Tedeschi Trucks band at the Beacon Theater last night with Woodsy and our wives. Unfuckingbelievably great. Last song of the night was a cover of Sly & the Family Stone's "(I wanna take you) Higher" that rocked me to the core. What a great venue for a fantastic band - Oteil was playing Bass for them as well.
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Derek Trucks is a monster that will eat your face, and his wife Susan Tedeschi is not just hot, but can fucking belt it out and hold her own on the axe. Sure she might be easily dismissed as a Bonnie Raitt clone but she's all that and more.
Not from last night but check it: {"Higher" starts at 6:40)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=68U_fSDMgMc#t=40 8s