Vacant Horizon
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Curious, why? I kind of get what you're saying. It seems like it's going to be an emotional ride. I could listen to Garcia talk like I listen to him play.
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Very sad. He really maintained that voice. One of the THE voices of 90s alt. rock radio. Awesome time of great music, CDs, music stores. And then the man does it again in the 00s with Audio Slave. Quite the career. Makes' me feel old and a bit unnerved. RIP.
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I'm going to Dead Co this summer. Had no interest last time around, but am looking forward to it. Not expecting anything huge. Excited to see Bobby and the Rhythm Devils. Also will be interested in what Oteil brings. @JW-thanks for the info on Equinox. The demo on Terrapin is interesting. Would've been cool if they finished it up. Definitely had an Unbroken vibe to it. Also,,,really looking forward to the new documentary. Not too far off.
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Did not get the set. I'm curious about the connection of Estimated, Terrapin, Equinox. Quick summary? Thanks!
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Willie Songbird! Forgot about that. Love Casal with Ryan Adams too. Very Dead vibe. The live shows sound great. Circles is good music, but it's just way too long. So fun during the intermissions at FTW. I did listen to Betty's 3. I was at one of the shows. It is pretty solid besides I Ain't Hiding. The sound is amazing. Warm and cozy hippie rock comfort. Betty is excellent and it shows how good a CD/digital can sound with appropriate mixing and mastering. Chris gives a shit about this stuff. I guess they have a more acoustic album coming out in the Fall. Can't keep up!
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I want to pick this up, but I've heard I Ain't Hiding and it's awful. Chris is getting really lazy with his singing. Also, these guys can't really hold a jam too long. I really like their 'songs' but they suffer from lack of any sort of virtuosity. Casal is great for shorter solos. I also really wish they had a bassist that jammed and that he/she was higher in the mix. All of this IMHO of course. All that being said, Big Moon Ritual is amazing!
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Wow man! Thanks for the review. Sounds so great! Nothing better than when a concert just comes together and time stops. And when it's a surprise...even better. JTE with Sadies sounds like a killer mix. Really hope they are recording some of this. I saw Justin solo open for Jason Isbell. He is great solo. Must listen to him now!
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Bands that you've seen more than you ever wanted to
Vacant Horizon replied to PopTodd's topic in Someone Else's Song
Rusted Root Ugh, absolutely insufferable. -
Neil's run from Self-Titled to Hawks and Doves is top shelf. Obviously touch and go from there, but still some great stuff. The dude just nails it for me. That said... Pat Metheny-incredible composer, player and person. Love everything he's done. (Garcia, Lesh, Weir, Anastasio :-)
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this is great man! definitely post more if you do them. love the pics too. where did you get them?
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Cliche at this point, but all of us knew that Trump would do exactly the opposite of what he was promising. The biggest irony is that the only real big thing the government has done in the last decades that is helpful to citizens is Obamacare. This from the president that was blamed for everything. Remember the death panels (lol)? Trump is just dispensing with this step and going straight to death. Will this be a wake up call for the people that have been lied to for decades, held hostage by social issues that will never be changed and having no bearing on their lives? Will they realize that
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I really liked that version of Mountains of the Moon Phil did on the Other Ones '98 tour. China Cat came together when they added the key change/solo melody and of course the addition of Rider. Damn, hearing those first notes was AWESOME! I actually liked the new guitar. It did have an acoustic sound that didn't bother me. I can see why Jerry liked it as it was lighter and it had a cleaner tone. He always seemed to be after the sound of an amp-less electric plugged in...if that makes any sense. I never have been a huge fan of Truckin' besides the studio version. I think Furthur did a
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If you look at the copyrights, only two songs were 'old' on Silver and Gold. Ironically, they were from the 80s! Silver and Gold, the song, was attempted for Old Ways. Even if S/G was all old tunes, it was produced well. Neil was actually playing his guitar. Also, many creative types have a kind of comeback before the end. Regarding Dylan, would Tempest count? I know Neil has one in him.
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I do remember the sound being a bit soft. For two seconds, I thought Jerry was playing Lay Me Down...alas, it was High Times. Still good to hear. It is crazy thinking about a show that is 23 years ago. Damn how time flies. Had so much energy then. So much tenacity to get to any Dead/Phish related show I could. Was lucky enough that my spring break in 94 coincided directly with tour. The last few years, I found Fall and Spring to definitely be better tours. Not sure about the West coast runs though. Regarding Dark Star, I remember that whole section of Deadbase that described the differe
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Regarding Danny, I always got the feeling that Neil saw Danny as his co-leader in CH. Letting him sing a song live is huge. I really hope Neil lays low for a while and work on some good songs. He hasn't produced a 'rea'l studio album in years. One with good musicians, a producer and good songs. Maybe Prairie Wind? Was listening to Silver and Gold the other day and it's very hard to believe that is the same dude who has put out Monsanto Years, Storytone, Peace Trail. I've lost track.
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That first night was probably one of the better shows I saw. Definitely a highlight of 94. Way To Go Home>Dark Star...LOL Richfield had 'the best Stella ever' right? That weird pre drums with Picasso and Victim. I really liked the first set that night. The SBD really sounds good. Peggy-O was a stand out.
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Yes. Killer! Hearing that song live was a real treat.
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Excellent show last night. The new drummer and guitarist are excellent. Jay was really into it. He just exudes folk/americana. To me he is part of that lineage. Few famous old tunes played and people went nuts!
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any xtras for tonight in atlanta?
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I can't get over career politicians having platforms that involve dismantling the exact governmental programs that provide their employment. So they abolish the government and public schools. Then what? Are these politicians that stupid? Do they not understand that Trump could care less about them? Regarding the current 'calm'... I see it as the media falling into line with Trump. It's no random thing that he is not the top story on Google news etc anymore. The press conferences with Spicer are really an embarrassment. I don't understand why the press let themselves be assaulted by him. He's
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I really liked his digital single Jacksonville a few years back. IMO, Cold Roses could've been a classic, but it was marred by some questionable singing. Some of the live Cardinal stuff is great. Neal Casal on lead. Lots of SBDs on Archive.
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Where is this interview from? Wonder if Jay would ever play Solid Sound. That would be the place to do it. Probably need some neutral turf though.
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I've only heard that snippet that came out really early. Sounded pretty rockin' to me. I like Jay too. I've been lucky enough to see him solo the last two years. Love it! Looking forward to seen SV next month. BTW, I wish we had a recording of Jay singing the One Fast Move songs. Not a fan of the Death Cab dude.
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I'm with you on that. I loved hearing Tom Thumbs, Desolation and Masterpiece.
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Incidentally, I wonder why they left Esau off of In the Dark. Great tune and would've really rounded out the album. Also, I hate to admit this, but I was listening to the Dead XM channel the other night when I got into the car. Sugaree is playing so I'm trying to guess the year. Garcia sounds a bit rough, but guitar is great. 83? Then a piano solo...Bruce? 91? I'll be damned if it wasn't Furthur!! So what happens now? Do I have to bring 'supplication' to the alter of Pigpen?