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Todd Reynolds and his violin took a beautiful song and made it absolutely gorgeous. Took my breath away.

I really, really love that song on the album. Even better with headphones. But the 3-4 times I heard it live (during the Star Wars play-the-whole-record tour... has it even been played since?), I was a little disappointed. There are so many little musical nuances and details in the noisy part of the record that just didn't show up live. Everything was a little muddled in the noise - couldn't hear Nels' "jet-engine windup" or some of the other guitar parts. It was still good, and I'm not sure how you could even get all that separation and detail in a live mix, but I didn't get the levitati

Wait, what? This whole thread was just your veiled ploy at GETTING food and beverage? Well then hell yes count me in!!!

I was told there would be jerky. And I intend to collect.

BBN Report : there were indeed two “pick up”s this time, and rather intense ones at that. There wasn’t one in the previous show, so it’s good to keep the average whole. The back to back duo of BBN and Laminated Cat is a rock and roll feast. Or beast. To say the least. Both of those have a new ending and Laminated Cat has gotten markedly better through this run. No signage was deployed during the show. Maybe 2nite? Non-BBN news: it’s been a real joy to watch them move through these post hiatus shows. This one had the most band-to-band interaction I’ve seen yet. They really locked eyes with ea

I was just to bbop's right, directly in front of Glenn, but I was behind a rather large Dutch Elm Tree so you'd probably not see me from the front. Glad the sign made it through... it did bring quite a few smiles from the crowd around me.

BBN report - as mentioned, the arrangement was a bit new on this one, with Pat back on bells again and sans-guitar, same as Knoxville. Jeff on electric guitar. Jeff’s mid-song shreds on electric are a welcome return, but I do miss Pat’s guitar on the outro. And he did indeed skip the “pick up” at the end this time. As for the nose stick-um name check, I have no idea. No signage was deployed for those interested. Perhaps AMS...

I do feel a sign coming on....

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An excellent recap, sir! I applaud your efforts... at great volume!!

Excellent intel sir!

Sure thing Nostradamus...

All tickets have been adopted... thanks all!

Thoroughly enjoyed! Thanks for taking us along with you through Australia Darryl!

I'll start the boiling oil.... just in case.

bump. Wed tickets have been adopted. Still have a pair for Thursday, floor, row P.

The Harmed Brothers.... house concert at sonicshoulder's place!

Thanks ... goose - yeah I know it’s not the exact end of the hiatus. But it’s the first major show, it’s SSF, and that’s always a nice homecoming anyway. Oh, and rest assured that almost all of those other shows will indeed have signage....

Want to help welcome back our favorite band from the long hiatus? Planning on being in Joe’s Field on Friday night at SSF? I think a big, warm, MassMoca welcome is in order, and I’m thinking a little signage would do the trick. Nothing fancy, just a little something to make sure they know we missed them. I’ll make and bring the signs and get them out on Friday at the festival. Your job would be to hold one up at the start of the show. Easy peasy. No flash mobbing, no dancing, no skill required, and no Bull Black Nova’s… If you’re interested in participating, PM me or just reply below and I

Another stellar report sir! Congrats for One Sunday Morning - that’s excellent. Perhaps the Nova will show up soon... y’all need a good acoustic panic attack down there. Cheers!!

Great review Darryl! Can’t wait for the next 5! Have a fabulous week!!!

clearly we haven't met. email sent...

All tickets have been sold. I have extras for both nights, 3 for Wed and 2 for Thurs. No, you don't have to sit next to me nor hold up a sign. Face & fees... no resells please. PM me if you're in need.

As I say to my kids (who happen to all be within a decade of you btw).... “do try and keep up, ok?”

I call bullshit.