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Seeing moe. tonight at the HOB

He's a very fun drummer. I like to call him Smiley

^ yeah, they have. Mike McCready from Pearl Jam did the soundtrack for one episode too.

^

Radiohead.

I mean, I get it.

I just don't get it.

This. And The Flaming Lips. I've tried to get them, but still cannot stomach more than 5 minutes of either band.

maybe this instead. if you dont like this you sure as shit dont like Phish

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=980JDijx98Y&feature=related

Phish is my other big one. It's not jambands in general (I'm a MASSIVE Umphrey's fan), it's just Phish.

I enjoy probably 2% of what I hear them do. Most of the improv I hear that people have recommended just goes absolutely nowhere. That song for example. I enjoyed maybe 45 seconds to a minute of it near the end before the vocals came back in.

I think they're a "you had to be there" type of band.

No Tanglewood rip?

Not sure if anybody here watches Fringe, but California Stars is playing in the background at the end of the most recent episode. I thought it was pretty cool!

Umphrey's McGee tonight at the House of Blues Boston and tomorrow at the Electric Factory in Philly

according to the gear interview he uses a spring

The Goat Rodeo Sessions

Another day, another reason to hate Ticketbastard. Got completely shut out of Boston

I just don't know the last two

Zeppelin won't happen. Floyd is the newest rumor that I've heard, but I'd bet that won't happen either. I could see Paul and Ringo playing together (maybe with the sons of the other two)

In no particular order:

Eddie Vedder: The Bushnell - Hartford, CT:

I already knew from seeing PJ a bunch of times that Ed could put on a show, but holy crap, I was not prepared. By far the best acoustic so I've ever seen (yes, I've seen Jeff, and this was better). One of the most moving moments I've ever seen live came when Ed got the news that Clarence Clemons had passed. He sat still for 30 seconds or a minute and then proceeded to play one of the most emotional performances I've ever seen.

Umphrey's McGee: House of Blues - Boston, MA

This was my 11th time seeing them I believe, and it was far and away the best, which is saying a lot. It still reigns supreme as the best show they played this year and the best I saw in this vein of music. Nobody improvises like these guys. Simply stunning

Wilco - Solid Sound N2

I was at the Wang too, but for me this show was much better. Which it was a little short, the atmosphere was just great and the debuts sounded very good. Something about the whole evacuation because of the massive storm and then the sun coming out just made it a very cool show.

Tedeschi Trucks Band: Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

I'm a firm believer that everything Derek Trucks touches turns to gold, and this was no exception. The band is top notch, and the music has a sound all its own. I don't even really know how to describe the show other than great. A perfect mix of virtuosity and fun.

Rush: Bell Centre - Montreal

I've never been a huge Rush fan, but my brother is and I took him as a birthday present. We were about halfway back on the floor, and man, do these guys put on a show! The first two set arena show I've seen, with the second set being Moving Pictures all the way through + some other stuff.

Robert Plant: House of Blues - Boston, MA

Being a massive Zephead, seeing any of the guys would be a highlight for me, but being able to see Percy in such a small venue was very cool. First time I've ever really enjoyed his solo stuff too.

Tres. Mts.: Paradise Rock Club - Boston, MA

Another Pearl Jam related show. Jeff Ament's side project with dUg Pinnick and Mike McCready. Set was only an hour long, but it was fantastic. Standing so close to Mike in such a small place was an experience all its own.

Steely Dan: Wang Theater - Boston, MA

I saw the Dawn of the Dan and Royal Scam shows at the Wang in September, and they were both fantastic. The band is incredible, as is the sound in that room. The Royal Scam is one of my all time favorite albums, so seeing it all the way through was very special.

Umphrey's McGee: Red Rocks

I didn't want to put two shows from one band, but this was my first trip to Red Rocks, and I couldn't leave it out. Most beautiful venue I've ever seen.

Honorable Mentions: Smashing Pumpkins - Boston, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - Boston, Levon Helm - Solid Sound.

Dishonorable mention: STS9 - Boston. Most bored I've ever been at a concert. Put away the laptops

In no particular order:

Wilco - The Whole Love

Umphrey's McGee - Death By Stereo

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

Tedeschi Trucks Band - Revelator

Tres. Mts. - Three Mountains

^ not really, no. If you want to keep your spot you don't leave (at least at most of the shows I've been to)

i shot that show and remember when the gates opened and it was a mad rush to the front of the stage. the running of the U2 fans in Foxboro.

haha, yeah. It was definitely a little crazy for a few minutes there. It was a very cool experience being so close to such a massive band though especially with the however many thousands of people behind you

I used to be a rail rider, but now I prefer back by the soundboard. It just sounds better and is usually less of a shit show. I've waiting a long amount of time in my day though. For the U2 show at Gillette a few years ago I got to the stadium at around noon for a 5 o'clock doors for7 o'clock show. Lots of standing at that one. Totally worth it though, to be inside the ring

I meant to say that Tedeschi Trucks was original, and Noel was a breath of fresh air. His stuff still sounds extremely Beatles-esq, and very much like Noel Gallagher's writing, which makes sense, but I enjoyed it more than anything he's put out since Morning Glory

you sure about that?

 

 

there were a lot of records released...

Wellll no haha.

Just my opinion obviously, but a good chunk of the new stuff I've listened to this year felt a lot of the same old stuff to me. Either artists reprising something that I got bored of 3 years ago, or just taking steps backwards.

Thats how I felt about a good chunk of the major bands that released stuff this year.

I'd say the Tedeschi Trucks Band album was probably the most original thing I've heard this year. I have yet to hear anything that sounds remotely like it, and its a very nice breath of fresh air, as was Noel's. Maybe its because its nice to hear some distinctly British sounding music after being inundated with Americans for so long.

Again, all IMHO

I think the Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds album deserves a place on any best of the year list. Better songwriting than most of what came out this year

I think I just made the last minute decision to go see Beady Eye at the HOB tonight

And just how many of those online ticket sales will end up in the hand of brokers?

Most likely a lot.

Same with the ridiculously fast sell out of MSG by the Black Keys

Somebody might have said this already, but Jeff playing the muted strings under the solo at the end of Muzzle of Bees has to be one of my all time favorite moments. So perfect and so so simple

Nice read, thanks for that.