The Grateful Thread

[deadheadskier]

no Vibes for me this year. Outside of something local, only show planned for the rest of summer is Panic/ABB at Great Woods at the end of August.

Really want to do Wormtown in September, but weekend before wedding ain't gonna happen


From everyone I've spoken with Rothbury is where it's at. Might have to check it out next year

 

[ckofer]

Though I didn't to the Casino last night, here is a set list

7/23/2009 Casino Ballroom, Hampton Beach, NHI: Jam > Casey Jones > All Along the Watchtower > Dire Wolf > Little Red Rooster, Odessa, Ship of Fools, Money for Gasoline > Eyes of the World II: K.C. Moan@4, Mexicali Blues@5, Victim or the Crime@, Two Djinn > Stuff, Wharf Rat > China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider E: Touch of Grey Stuff - Jeff/Jay/Kenny/Robin/MK > Jay > Jeff/Jay/Kenny/Robin/MKPrevious ''Wharf Rat'' 6/24/2008 [56 shows]

Probably be there tonight...

 

[deadheadskier]

enjoy

unfortunately won't be there tonight for Bobby or Sat/Sun for moe. Money is a bit tight right now, so we don't have anything on our calender until WSP/ABB at GW. Well, unless something catches our eye at the Stone Church before then or we motivate on a Wednesday to catch NWG in Portsmouth.

 

[ckofer]

Okay, so I may have failed by assuming this would not sell out. D'oh!

My 17 yr old comes home from a week at running camp in a half hour and was expressing interest in this show for tonight. We may have to find tix at the show-but draw the line at face value.

If we skip that, a Stone Church possibility is this band tomorrow: http://www.esotericgeneration.com/

Local high school jam band with aspirations. $5 and close to home. Beats hanging around the house and watching Fantasy Island.

 

[deadheadskier]

tempted to check out Strangefolk tomorrow at the Brick House, but I imagine it is sold out. Might consider the Church option as it's cheaper and closer to home.

 

[ckofer]

So the only tix I found last night were $100-no freakin way. So we hung out behind the Casino. They had all the doors open and the sound was remarkably good.

I: Jam > I Need a Miracle > Truckin > I Need a Miracle > Jus' Like Mama Said > Big Boss Man > Even So > October Queen > The Deep End > Dark Star > Big Railroad Blues II: Me and My Uncle@brm, Desolation Row@brm>5, Estimated Prophet > The Other One > Stuff, Dark Star Jam > Come Together > Dark Star > GDTRFB E: Attics of My Life

 

[deadheadskier]

Nice

I've hung out back there for a couple of shows in the past. Sound is definitely pretty good AND you don't have the pleasure of dealing with the Asshole Hampton Security crew or 30 minute wait to get a beer.

You still thinking of going to the Stone Church tonight? Have you seen the band that is playing there?

 

[dmc]

Kreutzmann with Phish at Red Rocks...

 

[deadheadskier]

Miss you Jerry!

RIP

 

[JerseyJoey]

14 years gone. Feels like yesterday.

Rat in a drain ditch................

 

[deadheadskier]

http://www.gdtstoo.com/GDTSTOOFurthur2009.html

This looks like a cool line up. I've said it before and I'll say it again though, I think Jeff Chimenti needs to go. Guy bores the hell out of me and offers nothing vocally. Phil and Bobby need another singer, I thought this even when they had Warren on stage this spring.


Then again, John sings Jerry as well as anyone I've ever seen. Well, and plays Jerry's melodies as well as anyone I've ever seen. I'm sure this is a real thrill for him. Can't wait to hear the tapes.

 

[Vortex]

Can't get on a plane to see the band, but if i had a few extra bucks and the time I would. I'm starting to come around on my feelings about Jeff. John is good, I'm still a Barry guy. thye need vocals though. I'm sure if Barry was not with moon alice he would have been in the mix. Same thing with molo.

Barry playing at the vibes was a highlight for me.

 

[deadheadskier]

If these shows go well, rumor has this line up playing northeast dates in late fall / early winter. DSO is not touring in most of November and December, so John would be free.

I too very much like Barry. I only wish that when Phil has a line up with him, that Barry is the only lead player. They always seem to have two 'lead' players when he's in the band and Barry seems to be the second guy. Albany P&F comes to mind several years back when Scofield played with them. All night Barry didn't get many solos until Eyes, which he absolutely killed. I like Scofield, just not playing GD music.

 

[dmc]

Scofield was amazing in PLQ...

I'm a huge Sco fan so my opinion is colored.

 

[deadheadskier]

I love Scofield, really do. Back when I played a lot of guitar, he was easily my number one influence. The one time I saw P&F with him, I didn't think he 'sang' the songs with his guitar like Jerry did and certain people like Barry Slesh, DSO John and Jeff Matson can. It's an interesting interpretation what he does with the music, but he doesn't 'sing'. I feel the same about Warren's guitar playing, however with Warren I cut some slack because I think he sings Jerry ballads better than anyone not named Jerry Garcia.


Further

we all go Further in our own ways and experiences. I have a feeling that even when the core 4 have left us, the music will continue to go Further in some amazing ways. So many great bands in this world, but I view the Beatles, Grateful Dead and I *think/hope* Phish, will become the beethovans of our time, forever interpretated by the world's best musicians in unique voices for mileniums to come. :beer:

 

[Vortex]

I heard this about 20 years ago and I believe it. The greatful Dead music will survive like classical music. I saw the buffalo and albany scofield shows with Barry. The Althea in buffalo is still something that brings a smile.

 

[deadheadskier]

As much as it's pretty much like watching a scrambled porno in the 80's on mom and dad's cable

here's tonight further stream

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/grateful-forums-live

from what I can hear of John, he sounds fantastic

 

[marcski]

This line up will no doubt be the best yet I do believe. John sounds awesome....I'd love to see bob and mickey on percussion with them. Have they announced any more shows?

 

[deadheadskier]

haven't heard any dates.

I'm just praying for a Bruce return someday.

getting married next weekend in Weir's Beach, NH. :grin: Bruce is playing the next town over while we're on our honeymoon. bummed I won't catch him, been years

I love Warren, but I'd take the current further line up over Warren any day........sick

 

[marcski]

haven't heard any dates.

I'm just praying for a Bruce return someday.

getting married next weekend in Weir's Beach, NH. :grin: Bruce is playing the next town over while we're on our honeymoon. bummed I won't catch him, been years

I love Warren, but I'd take the current further line up over Warren any day........sick

Congrats and good luck next weekend. Very nice, I wish you happiness and good weather!

Bruce was definitely cool...added a dimension to their sound and there is nothing more rock and roll than a grand piano (which looked sweet on stage with the boys!)...but his head is way too big. I've seen him do some uncool things.

I agree,..Warren is one of the best and ubiquitous guitar players around these days..., but ...John is by far the closest sounding to Jerry. So it depends what you're looking for. For me....I crave that melodic Jerry sound.

oh btw, that stream is lame!