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    Wilco — 30 March 2023, Port Chester, NY (Capitol Theatre) [Night 1 of 3]

    in After The Show

    Posted

    I Am Trying to Break Your Heart
    Hints
    One Wing
    Misunderstood
    Far, Far Away
    War on War
    If I Ever Was a Child
    Hearts Hard to Find
    Poor Places
    Bull Black Nova
    Country Disappeared
    What Light
    Shouldn't Be Ashamed
    I'm the Man Who Loves You
    Random Name Generator
    Passenger Side
    Box Full of Letters
    Falling Apart (Right Now)

    Encore:
    Via Chicago
    with "Many Worlds" coda)
    Can't Stand It
    You Never Know
    Outtasite (Outta Mind)
    I'm a Wheel

     

    as always, sound was dialed in from the get go.  a nice career spanning set lists.  new songs from Cruel Country are some of my faves and lots of tunes I haven't heard in quite some time like Far, Far Away, You Never Know and Passenger Side.  Looking forward to round 2 tonight

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    The Grateful Dead

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    I suppose it has been talked about to death. But i still don't know why they got that guy in the band.

     

    Don Was hooked Mayer up with them. 

     

    Going to Citifield tomorrow and looking forward to it.  Usually do 1 show per tour and its still a good time.  Also dig the big rock show with all the bells and whistles and Weir and Kreutzman are still in good shape.  Agree that sometimes the tempos are a bit slow (lookin' at you bobby) and while Oteil is a great bass player, I do miss what Phil brings to the table.  Speaking of Phil, I caught a killer P&F show a couple of months ago with Luther Dickinson and Benmont Tench, so Phil can still bring it as well, just depends on who is friends are.

    The New Son Volt

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    Caught the show in Brooklyn last night and they were great.  Jay's got a Roy Orbison look going and the band is top notch, mark spencer, in particular, blew my mind (pedal steel, keys and telecaster).  Big fan of  the new one and disagree big time with busted as I think its spot on but to each our own.  Jay's lyrics along with his  sense of rhythm and melody speak to me big time and I would see them again tomorrow if it was possible.  it was just that good.      

    Neil Young

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    Yeah, I love that they played Albuquerque!

     

    I thought, based on Lukas Nelson's comments in an interview early in the year, that they were gonna do a full summer tour.  You can't count on anything for sure with Neil until its official, though.  Maybe it was a pipe dream or never planned in the first place, but I am itching to get to see them again after the barnburner I saw exactly two years ago this week in Tucson.  Must've been great at the Cap in Port Chester!

     

    It was a great show.  I really dug POTR and hope that they come back soon. Had tickets to the Crazy Horse Cap show that was cancelled a few years back so I was totally psyched that he sorta kinda re-scheduled.   If you have access to dimeadozen there is an ok recording:

     

    http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=631538

    Neil Young

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    Caught Neil and POTR at the Cap last night.  Great show, cost me about twice as much as I paid for 3 Wilco shows, but worth every penny.  Neil is the man...

    Neil Young & POTR
    Capitol Theater
    Port Chester NY
    9/27/18

    Out On The Weekend
    World On A String
    Albuquerque
    Speakin' Out
    Field Of Opportunity
    I've Been Waiting For You
    Love To Burn
    Love And Only Love
    Heart Of Gold
    From Hank To Hendrix
    Turn Off The News
    Everything Is Bullshit
    Powderfinger
    Children Of Destiny
    Ohio
    Rockin' In The Free World
    Encore:
    Mansion On The Hill

    The Grateful Dead

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    yeah my choices may have been a bit esoteric for the newish casual listener.  it was my main era of seeing the boys (79-85) so i am biased in that way and I do feel that they did some of their finest playing therein although they were consistently great up until Brent passed   Might suggest Go To Nassau as a better representation of the era for a casual listener.

     

    Both Europe 72 and Skull and Roses were major stepping stones for me and my buddies back in the day  

    The Grateful Dead

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    Very casual GD fan here looking to dive into the pool of live recordings. Have sampled various shows from the 1970s through friends who are hardcore Deadheads. Give me your top 5 shows for a newbie to start with.

     

    I am admittedly a "Brent" baby as I only saw one show with keith and donna so here goes from my perspective, certainly not an exhaustive list as it changes from day to day, but here's a good start  ;

     

    3-9-81 MSG ( my all time favorite chinacat>rider)

    9-26-81 Buffalo (seemless second set with a nice morning dew)

    4-19-84 Philly (all time big rr blues)

    11-29-80 Alligater Alley, FL (big time shakedown st)

    10-11-83 MSG (return of St. Stephen, solid rockin' second set)

    I've Decided What It Is About Jeff Tweedy

    in Just A Fan

    Posted

    Yeah. Somehow his voice sounds relatable. Like he's as flawed, unsure of himself and maybe overly-sensitive about things, as ALL of us human beings are to varying degrees throughout all our lives.

     

    Really like his voice in early Wilco especially. Comfortable.

     

    kind of like jerry garcia, which sio probably why they are two of my all time faves.  there is just something comfortable and real about both of them 

    NRBQ

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    Ditto w/the Al and Joey years. They seemingly played in CT every weekend in the 80s. Pretty sure Terry Adams is the onlt 

    old school member still in the band. That set list above looks a little short, too....

     

     

    yes, Terry is the only old school member left but the new lineup is pretty damn good.  guitar player, Scott Ligon is really impressive.  last night's show was about 2.5 hours non-stop

    NRBQ

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    Rediscovered these guys at the 2015 Solid Sound Festival and have had the pleasure of seeing them on numerous occasions since, including last night at Darryl's House in Pawling, NY.  All I can say is these guys are on fire and the current lineup is  certainly doing justice to the legacy.  Have to be one of the best live bands out there right now.  Catch 'em if you can.  Last night's set list:

     

    BARGAINS
    BLUES, BLUES, BLUES
    PLUM NELLIE
    BOOZOO & LEONA
    YOU SEND ME
    NATURE'S GONNA PAY YOU BACK
    TERRY GOT A MUFFIN
    THAT'S NEAT, THAT'S NICE
    IT'S GONNA BE ALL RIGHT
    A GIRL LIKE THAT
    YES I HAVE A BANANA
    HERE I AM
    AIN'T IT ALL RIGHT
    MAGNET
    EVERYONE SAYS I LOVE YOU
    CABAN BAMBOO HIGHLIFE
    UGLY BEAUTY
    DR. HOWARD, DR. FINE, DR. HOWARD
    FUJIYAMA MAMA
    OVER YOUR HEAD
    MUSIC GOES 'ROUND
    INDIAN LOVE CALL
    REMEMBER YOUR NAME & ADDRESS
    HOJO WORKIN'
    HERE TODAY (Beach Boys)
    YOU ARE THE SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE
    PLAYIN' WITH MY HEART
    GREEN LIGHT
    HONEY HUSH
    SITTIN' in THE PARK
    RIDIN' IN MY CAR
    ME & THE BOYS
    HAPPY TALK
    ////// encore
    IT FEELS GOOD
    I WANT YOU BAD
    PARIS
    WACKY TOBACKY
    ALL NITE LONG
    QUE RICO MAMBO

    The Grateful Dead

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    Good points. I also think it is because they are a band and not 4 dudes from the Dead playing with other musicians for a tour. Mayer is really into these songs where as Haynes and Herring were just there to play their lead-style guitar to fill in. Same with Trey at FTW. I also think there was a lot of buzz and momentum created by FTW which helped them. Definitely helped Phish. To keep this going there has to be some new blood that keeps it interesting rather than rehashing. Although, I know many see it as rehashing. Furthur was very tight, but very weird with JK in the uncanny valley of JG. 

     

    I go back and forth with D/Co. If I'm in the mood for very mellow slow Dead-ish music, I like it. Oteil and Jeff are definitely adding something to the music rather than just playing along. Bob is Bob now. Ultimately, this is what the core 4 have been searching for over the last 20 years. Not replacements, but musicians who could fill the open spot with their sound and have it sound good with the music. To be a new member of the band. Make it continually interesting. Sure, I miss Phil, but Oteil in that spot has been very compelling. If they lose the drummers, Joe Russo would be totally compelling in that spot.  Does that make sense?

     

    FWIW, I got free tickets to a recent Eagles concert (I know, but I love 'em:). Of course Frey was missed, but Vince Gill is the heir to that place in the band. He was excellent and the band didn't miss a beat. In fact, they seemed more like a band than they ever had because Henley's arch competition was gone. Henley was totally comfortable playing all Eagles and Joe Walsh songs.  

     

     

    I miss Phil, too - but no one can say Oteil's not a VERY good singer. IMO he should sing ALL the Jerry ballads. He certainly has a quality to his vocals that makes it ok for me. Jeff certainly has earned the position on the keys. As far as Mayer goes - it just like he's out of his element. I know the guy can fucking play, he can play some blues. Can you imagine how it might work if he played a Cream tribute? 

     

    great points fellas.  I wholeheartedly concur.  it was nice being back at MSG with the boys

    The Grateful Dead

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    Anyone have a theory about why this current iteration of the GD has been so much more successful in terms of touring revenue than previous ones (such as The Other Ones, Furthur, or The Dead)?

    I do, its because they are using the mid 80's template when the GD were at the height of their popularity with regard to the structure of the shows.  also, mayer is bringing in a lot of young fans who were never into the Dead before

     

    Caught the tour opener last sunday at MSG  and really enjoyed it and I am a big skeptic when it comes to the post Jerry GD world.  Got lucky with the set list and the tempos and thought Mayer (who I really wanted to dislike initially) did a real good job.  guy can play that guitar and wasn't copying Jerry which I usually find to be a big turn off

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