Where we warmin' up at?

[nashvegasfess]

Let's hear where people are warmin' up with the bands in the blaze between here and day 1.

Me - Toots and the Maytals on Tuesday in Nashvegas

[Jada]

Just caught (a couple of weeks ago) Dumpstaphunk, Gamble Brothers, Marcia Ball, Bonerama, Chicago Afrobeat and Gumbohead. All within 10 days of each other....
Jon Cleary, Harry Connick and Euforquestra are here next weekend but I'll be in NOLA for St. Paddy's. YAY!

[nashvegasfess]

Bonerama made it to St. Lou?

[jhjpotter]

buncha bay area t-heads warming up at this tonight, not me unfortunately :(

Papa Mali & Friends featuring Leo Nocentelli, Bernie Worrell & Cyril Neville



I'll be warming up at the following:


Sat 3.24 - Cowboy Mouth & Pat McGee in SF

Wed 4.4-Fri 4.6 Jackson Hole Mountain Festival

Wed 4.4 - Cowboy Mouth & Pat McGee at the Mangy Moose

Thurs 4.5 - Papa Mali

Fri 4.6 - House of Blues All-Stars of Rock & Roll Concert - A FREE outdoor concert featuring a compilation of Rock and Roll all stars from bands including Boston, Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Janes Addiction. Special appearances by Barry Goudreau (http://www.jacksonhole.com/jhmf/events/biobarry.htm), Fran Sheehan (http://www.jacksonhole.com/jhmf/events/biosheehan.htm), Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (http://www.jacksonhole.com/jhmf/events/biobax.htm), James Montgomery (http://www.jacksonhole.com/jhmf/events/biomont.htm), and Chris Chaney (http://www.jacksonhole.com/jhmf/events/biochaney.htm).

For starters :D

[ncfunk]

Galactic, 3/30 in Raleigh. There are also rumors of a Lonnie Smith show in April.

[nashvegasfess]

Caught Papa Mali opening for Galactic on latest run here in nashville few weeks ago. i like papa mali and love his new stuff with kirk joseph but it was a little bit of a strange marriage between the swampy southern rock and galactic. i liked it but...different when the played together.

[Lester_leaps_in]

On March 24, folks in this area have to choose bewteen Dr. John and Phil Woods. I'll be seeing Phil Woods.

[Lester_leaps_in]

"bewteen???? Geez.

[Montana]

hey Jada, at the Broadway Oyster Bar in StL tomorrow night is a band called Public Property.
Go check em out and let me know what you think.
They're comin to Whitefish in a coupla weeks.

[nashvegasfess]

I'll throw in my food warmups for good measure.. I threw down half a muffaleta today at phillips deli

[chrisjoseph]

Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Orchestra at UCLA, on 4/26

[Montana]

Wed 4.4 - Cowboy Mouth & Pat McGee at the Mangy Moose


Fun in JH.

[Jada]

Bonerama made it to St. Lou?

Mardi Gras weekend, Friday at a MG Ball and a Saturday show. Why does that surprise you?

[Jada]

hey Jada, at the Broadway Oyster Bar in StL tomorrow night is a band called Public Property.
Go check em out and let me know what you think.
They're comin to Whitefish in a coupla weeks.

They are awesome!!! I've seen em before. They play here a ton.

[Jada]

JJ and Mofro 4/13
Dr. John across the river 3/30 and 3/31

[frangooch]

Eric Clapton at HP Pavilion, 3/18

Ron Hacker 3/24 at The Saloon

Nick Gravenites 3/31 at The Saloon (The Bachelors on Monday nights there, when I can)

Toots and the Maytals!!!!! 4/14 at the Warfield (a pleasure it is, to see the great mon!)

Santa Anita Derby, 4/7 at the cathedral of racing ;-)

[Goose]

The Radiators @ the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco 3/16 & 3/17

[stynger]

Rosie Ledet tomorrow night 3/10 at the Knights Of Columbus Atlanta. Bring your dancing shoes.

[rosetree]

I'm warming up with a shrimp po-boy tonight, a muffelatta tomorrow, and maybe some crawfish monica tomorrow night....ohhhh, what???? oh really?...that kind of warming up?....sorry.....;) ;) :D

[Jada]

Going to an Oyster Fest tonight. Should be yummy. Gumbohead is playing too...they're always a great time!

[Jada]

hey Jada, at the Broadway Oyster Bar in StL tomorrow night is a band called Public Property.
Go check em out and let me know what you think.
They're comin to Whitefish in a coupla weeks.

I'm going to an Oyster Fest, but I may catch the last set of Public Property. I've seen them before and they rock!

[Freakwinox]

On the radar;

Tonite - Anders
3-15 Shannon McNally/Asbury Park
3-17 Levon Helm & friends/NYC
3-21 Ruthie Foster/NYC
3-23 Bonerama/Philly
3-24 Tea Leaf Green/NYC
3-30,31 Bonerama/NYC

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Wow!!! You guys are doing your homework. Caught Derek Trucks last Friday night on stage with Clapton. It was clear from the beginning of the show that Clapton was going to share the spotlight. Derek is one of the best slide guitar players. Looking forward to seeing him 2nd Sat.

[Belle]

I am getting my stamina up.
Friday night saw Roomful of Blues
Last night Taj and Los Lobos
Tonight Marcus Johnson

3-12 Keb Mo and Band
3-16 Commander Cody
3-20 The Commitments
3-21 Beausoleil
3-24 Leon Redbone
3-31 Galactic
4-3 Toots and the Maytals
4-6 Grandmaster Flash
4-9 Buddy Guy
4-11 New Riders of the Purple Sage
4-12 Toubalo Krewe
4-20 Great Big Sea

Then a rest for Jazz Fest

[luvdancin]

Nothing going on here to see. I'll be thinkin' about you, Jada, at the Oyster Fest. Say hi to Tim and Tom for me.

[Jada]

Will do. :)

[stlbarb]

Just caught (a couple of weeks ago) Dumpstaphunk, Gamble Brothers, Marcia Ball, Bonerama, Chicago Afrobeat and Gumbohead. All within 10 days of each other....
Jon Cleary, Harry Connick and Euforquestra are here next weekend but I'll be in NOLA for St. Paddy's. YAY!

don't forget the Dr. is at the Alton Bell march 30 & 31st. $20 tickets too!

and jj grey & mofro are at the duck room 4/13 - a friday. only $15. expect it to sell out very early.

[jhjpotter]

3-24 Tea Leaf Green/NYC
They put on a great show. very talented young band. Enjoy!!

[Jada]

Yeah, I caught them at Wakarusa last summer.

[Corona]

They put on a great show. very talented young band. Enjoy!!
oooh, I LOVE Tea Leaf Green but haven't seen them live. Their recordings on archive.org are fantastic and I listen to them all the time at work.

[La Ti Da]

last night - John Cowan Band at the Narrows in Fall River, MA

next weekend 3/17, same venue, Mark Hummel's Blues harp Blowout w Charlie Musselwhite & Kim Wilson

3/21 Asleep at hte Wheel &Willie Nelson at Mohegan SUn.(maybe - its a 75 minute drive on a weeknight )

3/22 Elton John in Providence (1 of only 3 shows in NE)

3/24 Ruthie Foster at the Narrows
3/25 Beausoleil at Mohegan Sun Casino in CT

3/?? Galactic & Papa Mali at Lupo's in Providence but its not on the clubs website for some reason...

4/21 David Lindley at the Narrows, hell I may just move in there.

http://www.ncfta.org/music.php

Both Norah Jones and Harry Connick Jr are playing here in Providence shortly before fest.

[LaTiDa]

I'm warming up with a shrimp po-boy tonight, a muffelatta tomorrow, and maybe some crawfish monica tomorrow night....ohhhh, what???? oh really?...that kind of warming up?....sorry.....;) ;) :D

LMAO. Now that's MY kinda warming up!

As I live in a cultural vacuum of sorts, I can't get good music so, as it's the next best way to my soul, I'll make food!

[funkkjunkie]

Hey, I did rosetree's kind of warming up last night. went to a fab creole restaurant and had shrimp tchoupitoulas(shrimp in a butter, garlic, shroom and parsley sauce) on french toast rounds and crab au grain in eggplant. MMMMmmmm.

[Montana]

OK, Jada, I'll have to catch them in Whitefish since they are making the Northern Rockies swing...

[eat_mo_crawfish]

Steve Riley tonight, Lucinda tomorrow night, Big Sam on Friday, wandering around the FQ with a bunch of other drunks in tuxedos on Saturday, Underdawgs on Sunday.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Eric Clapton at HP Pavilion, 3/18

Ron Hacker 3/24 at The Saloon

Nick Gravenites 3/31 at The Saloon (The Bachelors on Monday nights there, when I can)

Toots and the Maytals!!!!! 4/14 at the Warfield (a pleasure it is, to see the great mon!)

Santa Anita Derby, 4/7 at the cathedral of racing ;-)

Hey frang, Derek Trucks & Doyle Bramall Jr are both out on tour with Clapton. We caught the second stop of the tour here in Houston. Lots of people were talking about the blond kid. Someone in the bathroom said they need to rename him Duane Allman. I told him he has been with the Allmans for a few years. Derek must be 26/27 but with that baby face he looks much younger. Clapton share the spotlight with Trucks/Bramall but it was Trucks who smoked! Lots of solos by both. Robert Cray opened and came back to close the show w/Clapton. Derek plays one mean slide. For a large venue, one of the best shows for myself in a long time. Im not to crazy about 18,000 plus seat venues. Looking forward to seeing Derek 2nd Sat out at the Fair Grounds.

[stlbarb]

Steve Riley tonight, Lucinda tomorrow night, Big Sam on Friday, wandering around the FQ with a bunch of other drunks in tuxedos on Saturday, Underdawgs on Sunday.

i now have FOMSTOPGTD.

FEAR OF MISSING SOMETHING THAT OTHER PEOPLE GET TO DO.

Envy is a deadly sin?

[frangooch]

Hey frang, Derek Trucks & Doyle Bramall Jr are both out on tour with Clapton. We caught the second stop of the tour here in Houston. Lots of people were talking about the blond kid. Someone in the bathroom said they need to rename him Duane Allman. I told him he has been with the Allmans for a few years. Derek must be 26/27 but with that baby face he looks much younger. Clapton share the spotlight with Trucks/Bramall but it was Trucks who smoked! Lots of solos by both. Robert Cray opened and came back to close the show w/Clapton. Derek plays one mean slide. For a large venue, one of the best shows for myself in a long time. Im not to crazy about 18,000 plus seat venues. Looking forward to seeing Derek 2nd Sat out at the Fair Grounds.

Lookin forward to it Fred. I've been hoping that JJ Cale would show up somewhere on the tour, but I suppose that's more likely to happen in SoCal. Trucks is hot, alright. I hope they've saved something for the west coast ;-)

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Lookin forward to it Fred. I've been hoping that JJ Cale would show up somewhere on the tour, but I suppose that's more likely to happen in SoCal. Trucks is hot, alright. I hope they've saved something for the west coast ;-)

Caught JJ Cale & Clapton together at the Guitar Festival in Dallas (2005). Yes, they played Cocaine. Clapton was relaxed that day and having fun. On the DVD of the two day festival during the JJ/Clapton set you can see me up front near the stage. Friday a week ago during the Clapton show I remember thinking I was going to check for tickets to the next evening show in San Antonio. Only a short 4 hour drive from my house. Did not make that show but for anyone who wants to catch a great show, go see the current Clapton tour.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

frang: Please post a review after the show. Thanks F

[Zbonnie]

T. Broussard and the Zydeco Steppers, 3/17 in Pawtucket, RI, Bonerama, 3/22 and Irma Thomas, 3/30 - both at Regattabar in Cambridge.

[Belle]

Heading out to see Keb Mo and band in a few hours. Yippee

[Jada]

Steve Riley tonight, Lucinda tomorrow night, Big Sam on Friday, wandering around the FQ with a bunch of other drunks in tuxedos on Saturday, Underdawgs on Sunday.

You forgot Nickel A Dance at Cafe' Brasil... :D

[Goose]

The Radiators @ the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco 3/16 & 3/17

I have a few additions...

Prince at the Rio in Las Vegas on 3/30
Radiators at the Aruba Hotel in Las Vegas on 3/31

Vinyl at the 19 Broadway in Fairfax on 4/14

Railroad Earth at the Great American Music Hall in SF on 4/21 (my b-day!)

[Amy Winette]

Ooh, those are great additions. A friend just saw Prince at the Rio and said it was the best show ever. I believe Ross posted about that awhile back too.

[frangooch]

frang: Please post a review after the show. Thanks F

Will do. I'll have to "clear my head" from the concert on a plane to NY the next day, but should manage by Monday evening. ;-)

[Goose]

Ooh, those are great additions. A friend just saw Prince at the Rio and said it was the best show ever. I believe Ross posted about that awhile back too.

I'm so excited for Prince! Pretty funny, when Jon ordered the tix (by phone) they basically told him "dress to impress". They are pretty specific about what you are NOT allowed to wear. Normally i'm a jeans and t-shirt or tank top girl at shows so i'm going to have to figure something out.

[mariena]

Going to see Tab Benoit at Rock and Bowl on March 24. In town for the ACC meeting.

[Jada]

Going to see Tab Benoit at Rock and Bowl on March 24. In town for the ACC meeting.

Nice :)

[mariena]

Yes, I am most excited. I am bringing 2 girlfriends from work. They don't know what kind of treat they are in for.

[stlbarb]

Yes, I am most excited. I am bringing 2 girlfriends from work. They don't know what kind of treat they are in for.

you might want to bring the smelling salts.
Tab's been known to give women the vapors.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

The weekend before JF: Houston International Festival April 21 & 22
Lee Boys
Ruthie Foster
Papa Mali
CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band
New Birth Brass Band
Diunna Greenleaf & Blue Mercy
Several more......

[Jaypee]

La Ti Da -

I caught that Blues Harp Blowout last night in Cambridge. Hummel, Musselwhite, Wilson, with Hummel's band. For the final number, guitarist Rusty Zinn handed off his guitar to Ronnie Earl who was in the audience. Jerry Portnoy and one other harp legend (whose name escapes me) joined in too.

Great show. I don't think I have ever seen a solo of any kind, from anyone, performed with as much energy as Wilson's.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

La Ti Da -

I caught that Blues Harp Blowout last night in Cambridge. Hummel, Musselwhite, Wilson, with Hummel's band. For the final number, guitarist Rusty Zinn handed off his guitar to Ronnie Earl who was in the audience. Jerry Portnoy and one other harp legend (whose name escapes me) joined in too.

Great show. I don't think I have ever seen a solo of any kind, from anyone, performed with as much energy as Wilson's.

Wilson as in Kim? Please tell more about Rusty Zinn & Ronnie Earl on get tar.

[funkkjunkie]

LOL, I somehow knew you'd be asking, tex!

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Who me? Not me no..... Now for brass & drums, just ask Vic....

[Jaypee]

Tex,

Yep, Wilson as in Kim. He didn't sing much, but played a loud and mean very electrified harp, doing high and low octaves in an overlapping fashion.

Rusty Zinn had a soft, jazzy, rhythm-oriented style. Ronnie Earle had a bit more of an edge and was flashier.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Thanks for the review. Seen Ronnie before but Rusty Zinn is still on my list to see. Sounds like you enjoy the Harp.

[Jaypee]

Tex, funny you should mention that I enjoy the harp. Actually, next to the B3, it's my least favorite instrument.

But I wound up at that show because I brought my father for his 77th birthday present. He's been a blues-a-holic his whole life. He played a few gin joints in his teen years (piano) and continues to tear up the keys even today (in his house by himself). He loves Pinetop, Johnnie Johnson, Jay McShann, Katie Webster, and then way back dudes Lux-Lewis, Ammons, etc.

One time he recently told me in his very strong Boston accent, "I love all blues, but I really love the hahhhp. You need a good hahhhp to round out the band." So there you have it!

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Tex, funny you should mention that I enjoy the harp. Actually, next to the B3, it's my least favorite instrument.
Wrong again, which happens about 95% of the time. Sounds like Kim Wilson was smokin last night. So, who was the other Harp Player. Maybe: James Cotton, Carey Bell or maybe Billy Branch? You need to bring your Dad down for JF. He might enjoy on Harp from New Orleans J Monque' D.

[frangooch]

Saw him last night in San Jose, and he and his band damn near burnt down the house with blistering rock and roll. It's nearly impossible to rock a Silicon Valley crowd, but Clapton had 'em up and howling for nearly the entire show. I've seen EC many times over the years, but I think this is the best band he's ever toured with. The bass player is a monster of funk; the two keyboard players give you straight on blues and boogie woogie and Cream megahits with equal dexterity. The piano guy rocked a big arena all by his lonesome on a couple of solos. The star of the band is Derek Trucks, son of Butch Trucks of the Allmans, and an absolute beast on slide guitar. It's clear that he challenges and stretches Clapton and that EC enjoys it. The old man still has all his chops and the two of them were on fire all night. (In contrast to the Cream tour, where I thiought EC was going through the motions) They went deep into the songbook with extended versions of Key to the Highway, Little Wing, White Room, Further On Up the Road, Layla, Cocaine, and Crossroads (with Robert Cray), and a bunch of others, but the night was really about two monster guitarists at the top of their games. To those who still have the chance, see the show. He is still God.

[Lester_leaps_in]

That's a nicely done review. Thanks

I'm jealous, though. I've been a Clapton fan for a very long time, but I've never seen him live.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

frangooch: Thanks!!! Be sure to catch Derek Trucks 2nd Sat out at the Fair Grounds.

[RitaZero]

I just saw Roy Rogers (blues slide guitar player, not Trigger's dad) in Santa Cruz on Saturday and he mentioned he'll be at JF this year. A phenomenal guitar player, you really have to see his hands to believe his chops! I don't see his name on the list yet, but I could have missed it. Anyway, check him out if you can! He's been at JF before but always on opposite weekends that I was there. I'll be there both weekends this year, woo hoo!

[funkkjunkie]

Roy's calendar shows him in CA and OR first weekend so it must be second. Of course, it could be a night show.

[Belle]

Continuing to get in shape for Jazz Fest. tomorrow is Beausoleil at the Barnes of Wolftrap. Can't wait, the acoustics are amazing. Years ago saw the Iguanas there while they recorded a CD.

Never have see Beausoleil, just found them on the NOLA CD. Very excited.

[Zydekitten]

I just saw Roy Rogers (blues slide guitar player, not Trigger's dad) in Santa Cruz on Saturday and he mentioned he'll be at JF this year. A phenomenal guitar player, you really have to see his hands to believe his chops! I don't see his name on the list yet, but I could have missed it. Anyway, check him out if you can! He's been at JF before but always on opposite weekends that I was there. I'll be there both weekends this year, woo hoo!
Roy is great, isn't he?? I was lucky enough to meet him when I worked for a radio station in S.F. back in the 90's and he came to play on the air.

He's got a great website for more about him and his upcoming gigs:

http://www.roy-rogers.com/splash.php

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

I just saw Roy Rogers (blues slide guitar player, not Trigger's dad) in Santa Cruz on Saturday and he mentioned he'll be at JF this year. A phenomenal guitar player, you really have to see his hands to believe his chops! I don't see his name on the list yet, but I could have missed it. Anyway, check him out if you can! He's been at JF before but always on opposite weekends that I was there. I'll be there both weekends this year, woo hoo!

Please please please, if you hear about venue, date then let us know. Can always use another slideman. Have not seen Roy since JF a couple of years ago in the Blues Tent. Would love to promote a slide summit w/Roy, Sonny Landreth, Derek Trucks, Warren Haynes and Eric Sardinas. My favorite slide man is all of the above.

[RitaZero]

Please please please, if you hear about venue, date then let us know. Can always use another slideman. Have not seen Roy since JF a couple of years ago in the Blues Tent. Would love to promote a slide summit w/Roy, Sonny Landreth, Derek Trucks, Warren Haynes and Eric Sardinas. My favorite slide man is all of the above.

When Roy mentioned JazzFest he said he would be at the Fairgrounds. I'm sure they will add a few more names by the time the cubes come out. If there is a night time show it should be posted on his website (mentioned above) soon. The slide summit would be great!

[Lester_leaps_in]

I've seen Roy appear as an unannounced suprise guest during a Bonnie Raitt performance. Maybe it'll be something like that.

[RitaZero]

I've seen Roy appear as an unannounced suprise guest during a Bonnie Raitt performance. Maybe it'll be something like that.

Oh let's HOPE it's that! I have never seen the two of them play together live (only pictures!). What a treat that would be.....

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Please please please, if you hear about venue, date then let us know. Can always use another slideman. Have not seen Roy since JF a couple of years ago in the Blues Tent. Would love to promote a slide summit w/Roy, Sonny Landreth, Derek Trucks, Warren Haynes and Eric Sardinas. My favorite slide man is all of the above.

I must have been brain dead yesterday when I posted this. Would have to include Dave Hole for any slide summit show.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

I've seen Roy appear as an unannounced suprise guest during a Bonnie Raitt performance. Maybe it'll be something like that.

Now that you say that I remember Roy up on stage with Bonnie Raitt. April 29 Raitt in New Orleans & Roy on the west coast.

[electric_lady]

GALACTIC with PAPA MALI at the MAJESTIC in DETROIT!!!!!!!
APRIL 13!

[saturn]

GALACTIC with PAPA MALI at the MAJESTIC in DETROIT!!!!!!!
APRIL 13!

Oh - that sounds good! I will have to talk to hubby about that. Isn't the Majestic just a special venue? -- love the bathrooms :rolleyes: and always worry that one of those ancient chandeliers is going to fall on my head.

[electric_lady]

the majestic is the best place, imho, to see a show in detroit. but maybe that's just because they have all the bands that i love !

[saturn]

the majestic is the best place, imho, to see a show in detroit. but maybe that's just because they have all the bands that i love !

I know -- me too. Have seen lots of great shows there - Billy Bragg, Sean McGowan, Mavericks, California Guitar Trio.

Another favourite for me is the Magic Bag in beautiful downtown Ferndale.

[funkkjunkie]

So I started spring break and decided to take a look at some of my fave clubs in little rock. Woohooo! Johnny sketch and the dirty notes tonight! Had no clue. I"ve been wanting to see them again since that taste we got at mirlition fest in the bywater in november. I've been doing the hap, hap, happy dance!

[mymecca]

antibalas afrobeat orchestra was exceptional a couple nights ago...at the great american music hall...my all time favorite SF venue...

will bernard @ 12 galaxies or sila and afrofunk @ a mali/music benefit @ SOMARTS were both last night but i was toooooo tired...dayum...

tonight we go to see le MOUTH leblanc @ the independent...

next thurs is a benefit @ the palace of fine arts with david hidalgo (los lobos), mickey hart (gd), taj mahal, and some south african dude named vusi mahlesela...should be the phenom bombadiddly bomb ;0)

[Lester_leaps_in]

I'm seeing Phil Woods tonight. Great saxman.

[steeleye]

Tonight... Lonnie Brooks and Nora Jean Bruso at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe, Pa.

[funkkjunkie]

So Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes were just ok. I've been wanting to hear them again since Festgiving so I'm glad I got to. PLus getting out on the town was fun. Most everyone is so young these daze. ;)

[Belle]

Leon Redbone at the Birchmere in Alexandria VA WOOHOO!!!

[sophisticated sissy]

Past few weeks for me have been Marcia Ball, the Libertines, Alejandro Escovedo, Los Lobos, Toots & the Maytals. Tonite's Sonny Moorman, a local blues trio.

[redfish2]

Going to see Lucinda Williams Wednesday night, with Alejandro Escovedo opening for her. I think this is the only show on her tour where he opens for her, that was a real bonus for us.

[NeenAtlanta]

Tomorrow night, Rickky Lee Jones at the Variety, one of my top 3 concert places in Atlanta.

[frangooch]

This past Thursday at radio City, NY: Willie nelson, Merle Haggard, Asleep at the Wheel, Ray Price. Didn't know the Allmans were in town until the day of. No tix. Still the ol boys sounded great, especially Ray Benson.

[La Ti Da]

Last night was my first time seeing Ruthie Foster, at the Narrows center for the Arts in Fall River, MA -but hopefully won't be the last. She is small in stature but not in voice or stage presence, very strong vocals and songwriting, and funny too, told some good stories. She does folk, blues, gospel, even a little reggae, and can really belt it out. plus having Pat Boyack along with her on electric guitar rounded out the sound with some really nice bluesy solos. He still makes all those faces too so is fun to watch on stage, he really gets into it.

On Thursday night, we went to see Elton John, my first time seeing him live, and he did not disappoint! He played around 2 1/2 hours, and performed lots of older, not so well known material that they don't do very often (B-sides, says Joe) plus of course plenty of more familiar stuff (Honky Cat, , and at least one new song, "the bridge" or something. The Providence concert was in preparation for this big 60th birthday extravaganza happening tonight at MSG in NY (to be shown live on MSN) so he started off with "60 years on", and ended with "Your Song". he may not hit all the high notes like he used to (like on Rocket man) , but is still quite a performer, one of those artists with so much material, it could have gone on for 4-5 hours easily. And the light show was really spectacular, from our seats we could watch the lighting director who seemed to be having a blast "directing" the stage show.

Wednesday we went to the "Last of the Breed" show with Willie Nelson/ Merle Haggard/ Asleep at the Wheel and Ray Price. Asleep at the Wheel was the backup band, and Ray Price opened . He was a little too mellow for my tastes, like being on the grand ole opry - though at 81 the guy still sounds really good! Then after an intermission, Asleep at the Wheel did a few songs, then Merle joined the band, then Willie (and he had his harmonica player with him to give him the right sound on certain songs.....) Merle was cool and Willie was great, and they all shared some verses of the songs. I just love Willie Nelson. but I wish Ray Benson & the boys had been able to play more, though I'm not used to seeing them in such a large venue where you can't really dance too much (10,000 seat arena at Mohegan Sun)

Last Saturday was the great "Blues Harp Blowout" with Mark Hummel, Kim Wilson, Charlie Musselwhite. Each did a set, backed by a band with guitar, bass, drums, keyboard..., and then everyone came out for one big wailing jam, joined by Magic Dick from J Geils and also Doug James, sax player who has played with roomful of blues, Duke Robillard, etc as well as his own band. That was a smokin show and a night at the Narrows not soon to be forgotten.

So today I'm taking a rest and hoping to catch Galactic w/ Papa Mali this Tuesday, Duke Robillard on Friday and Elana James & the Continental 2 on Saturday. We'll see how the week goes!

[La Ti Da]

La Ti Da -

I caught that Blues Harp Blowout last night in Cambridge. Hummel, Musselwhite, Wilson, with Hummel's band. For the final number, guitarist Rusty Zinn handed off his guitar to Ronnie Earl who was in the audience. Jerry Portnoy and one other harp legend (whose name escapes me) joined in too.

Great show. I don't think I have ever seen a solo of any kind, from anyone, performed with as much energy as Wilson's.

Hi jaypee, just saw your post. Sounds like all these shows were slightly different - really was great, wasn't it? Kim Wilson went out into the audience during one of his solo's, without the mic

[Goose]

On Thursday night, we went to see Elton John, my first time seeing him live, and he did not disappoint! He played around 2 1/2 hours, and performed lots of older, not so well known material that they don't do very often (B-sides, says Joe) plus of course plenty of more familiar stuff (Honky Cat, , and at least one new song, "the bridge" or something. The Providence concert was in preparation for this big 60th birthday extravaganza happening tonight at MSG in NY (to be shown live on MSN) so he started off with "60 years on", and ended with "Your Song". he may not hit all the high notes like he used to (like on Rocket man) , but is still quite a performer, one of those artists with so much material, it could have gone on for 4-5 hours easily. And the light show was really spectacular, from our seats we could watch the lighting director who seemed to be having a blast "directing" the stage show.


Hi La - we went to see Elton John when he was in Nor Cal last Fall and loved it. It was my first time seeing him live as well. Elton put on such a great show...very high energy considering it was in a large arena type venue in San Jose, CA. Fun stuff!

[funkkjunkie]

Hey la ti da! Ain't ruthie grand?!

[denideadhead]

Had a pretty groovy weekend myself :)
Dr John with Henry Butler and Rebirth in Trenton
sit down theater which was really wierd for Rebirth but dancing permitted on the side aisles. Mac on organ and Henry on piano for at least four songs including hoo doo and big chief was a real treat. Really glad I went. Allmans at the Beacon on Saturday.. rocked
currently under consideration
3/30 & 3/31 Bonerama at the lions den
4/6 & 4/7 Cyril Neville and Leo Nocentelli at BB kings
4/8 Buddy Guy at Mohegan Sun
4/10 Dr John at lincoln Center
4/13 Charles Neville in Acton Ma
4/15 Chubby Checker at mohegan sun (sounds silly but he puts on a great show!!
4/20 Radiators at the lions den

[Corona]

Had a pretty groovy weekend myself :)
Dr John with Henry Butler and Rebirth in Trenton
sit down theater which was really wierd for Rebirth but dancing permitted on the side aisles. Mac on organ and Henry on piano for at least four songs including hoo doo and big chief was a real treat. Really glad I went. Allmans at the Beacon on Saturday.. rocked
currently under consideration
3/30 & 3/31 Bonerama at the lions den
4/6 & 4/7 Cyril Neville and Leo Nocentelli at BB kings
4/8 Buddy Guy at Mohegan Sun
4/10 Dr John at lincoln Center
4/13 Charles Neville in Acton Ma
4/15 Chubby Checker at mohegan sun (sounds silly but he puts on a great show!!
4/20 Radiators at the lions den
wow, you guys sure are getting some great music....I got nothin' :( The next thing I have coming up is April 12th-- The Tragically Hip in this cool funky theatre in Detroit. That's IT for music up here :(

[Freakwinox]

Last night went to see Jason Crosby Band at Ace of Clubs in NYC - a fairly small basement club. When we walked in we noticed a pedal steel on stage against the wall. Sure enough Robert Randolph played most of the 2nd set; joined at times by Marcus on drums and then Oteil Burbridge on bass. When we turned around after it was over, there was Derek Trucks just mingling with everyone. What an absolutely great way to start the week.

[saturn]

wow, you guys sure are getting some great music....I got nothin' :( The next thing I have coming up is April 12th-- The Tragically Hip in this cool funky theatre in Detroit. That's IT for music up here :(

Did you see the Galactic/Papa Mali show listed for the Majestic on Apr 13th?

[funkkjunkie]

OMFG! I surely wish i'd been there with you and juls, freakwinox.

[Freakwinox]

Best part was when Robert came through the crowd to get on stage he noticed Juls, said "Hey!" and gave her a big hug & smooch. Nice that he remembered her from the shows "way back when".

[Orleansnj]

Last night went to see Jason Crosby Band at Ace of Clubs in NYC - a fairly small basement club. When we walked in we noticed a pedal steel on stage against the wall. Sure enough Robert Randolph played most of the 2nd set; joined at times by Marcus on drums and then Oteil Burbridge on bass. When we turned around after it was over, there was Derek Trucks just mingling with everyone. What an absolutely great way to start the week.

OMG !!!!!!! S$%& S@#$ I was going to head into the city last night but I didn't.....S#*^ S*@#

[tangledupinblue]

That sounds great Freakwinox!!! See you on Saturday baby!

[Freakwinox]

Tangled;
Going back to Ace of Clubs tomorrow for our friends Buzz Universe - early show 7:30. Abitas at the bar upstairs. Come on out...

[La Ti Da]

Hey la ti da! Ain't ruthie grand?!

Phenomenal!

[steffie]

Cowboy Mouth tomorrow at Tempe Music Fest :D

[swag]

Caught the Clapton/Trucks/Bramhall + Robert Cray show when they passed thru Dallas a month ago.

Saw Mofro a week ago, luckily, since now that the cubes are out, I'll miss them at Fest.

We get Lucky Peterson tomorrow, another 1st weekend conflict resolved.

And then FQF, the ultimate Jazzfest warmup.

[mariena]

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w142/mariena01/tab.jpg

[funkkjunkie]

Oooh, girl, you got a good hug from Tab!
Swag, tell me about the mofro show. I'm major bummed i'm missing it. I've gotta find a way to see them this summer.

[MormonMatthew]

Hey now Stefie, will you report on how Cowboy Mouth is after the show tommorow? I havent seen them in a while, and they will be here in Salt Lake next week. I understand the band went through some lineup changes, and would like to hear an opinion on how they sound. Thanks, Matthew

[mariena]

[QUOTE=funkkjunkie;47843]Oooh, girl, you got a good hug from Tab!


It was great!!! I can't wait for Fest time.
Mariena

[sophisticated sissy]

Beautiful pic, mariena!

[steffie]

Hey now Stefie, will you report on how Cowboy Mouth is after the show tommorow? I havent seen them in a while, and they will be here in Salt Lake next week. I understand the band went through some lineup changes, and would like to hear an opinion on how they sound. Thanks, Matthew

Roger that!! I will have a full report for you MormonMatthew;)

[Corona]

Hey now Stefie, will you report on how Cowboy Mouth is after the show tommorow? I havent seen them in a while, and they will be here in Salt Lake next week. I understand the band went through some lineup changes, and would like to hear an opinion on how they sound. Thanks, Matthew
Hey Matt, you talking about Paul Sanchez leaving and Vince Degeneres being added? If so, we saw them in Orlando and they were SMOKIN' hot!! I've seen them both ways and no worries :)

[stynger]

Well we've got Robert Randolph at Olympic Park on Monday for the Final Four. And Tab at Smith's Olde Bar Friday. That could warm me up.

[swag]

Oooh, girl, you got a good hug from Tab!
Swag, tell me about the mofro show. I'm major bummed i'm missing it. I've gotta find a way to see them this summer.

It was good. They played a Sunday night on their way out of Austin (SxSW). On account of the night, the other stuff going on, whatever, but there were maybe 100-150 folks in a room with a fire code of about 900. But the folks who were there were diehard fans, singing along, etc, and JJ picked up on that and appreciated it.

They've added a horn section, which gives them a bit more polished sound, but they can still get down and greasy.

They do tour a lot, so while I do recommend the show when they come thru your town, unless you're a NOLA local, I can't pick their Fest set over Zachary Richard (who rarely tours outside Louisiana & Quebec) or the Ed Bradley parade (unique experience).

[Corona]

I finally get to post on here :) I guess Saturn told me this awhile ago but I missed it. Galactic and Papa Mali are playing here in Detroit! That means Tragically Hip Thursday April 12th and Galactic/PM Friday April 13th....gonna be some GOOD fest training there!

[MormonMatthew]

Hey Now Galactic is here in Salt Lake on Wed. night, followed by Cowboy Mouth on Thursday. Two back to back New Orleans bands, should be a nice way to get in Fest Mode. I havent seen Cowboy Mouth for a year or so but Corona assures me that they are sounding good after the change in lineup.

[Corona]

Yup, you got it brother...report back please!

[festivalgirl]

Cowboy Mouth tomorrow at Tempe Music Fest :D

We saw them last night @ The Roxy! Great show. They mentioned they were on the way to you guys. Enjoy :D

[festivalgirl]

Hey now Stefie, will you report on how Cowboy Mouth is after the show tommorow? I havent seen them in a while, and they will be here in Salt Lake next week. I understand the band went through some lineup changes, and would like to hear an opinion on how they sound. Thanks, Matthew

We saw them last night. They were excellent. Vince Degeneres is really good and fits right in with the craziness. It was a great warm-up but is going to make this a very long month. We hit the road 4/29 - 29.5 days and counting!!

[MormonMatthew]

Hey Now Chrissa, appreiciate the heads-up! Did Gator say he was going to get you copies of the shows he sent to me? If not, I would be more than happy to take care of your copies. Just give me a shout, Matthew

[bluesmama]

going out da door to see James Burton, Dicky Betts & others at the Guitar Festival - they are promising a surprise guest(guess we'll see) you kids have fun

[mymecca]

mouth last weekend...greg couldn't go...he injured his ankle and still risks being hobbled at fest...good luck with that, i ain't slowin' down...

tonight is mike clark, donald harrison + others at boom boom room or asylum st spankers at 12 galaxies...tomorrow is the gangbe brass band at the independent...its gettin' closer

[kikimo]

Zewtopia II : Mobile, Alabama 4/20, 4/21

Gov't Mule
Blue October
Drive by Truckers
Susan Tedeschi
Little Feat
The Subdudes
Sister Hazel
Blind Boys of Alabama
Oteil and the PeaceMakers
The Lee Brothers
Goat
Will Kimbrough


It's a small music festival (in their second year) presented by the best local radio station around. Others acts will be announced closer to the dates. I think its funny...they have two stages 'Dat Stage' and 'D'utta Stage'.

[steffie]

Cowboy Mouth kicked a**!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They were awesome 2 hours of sheer rock amd many mentions of NOLA!!! I have no voice left. So, take em in while in SLC. :D

[misSeebass]

OOps.. mis S thought 'where ya warmin up at' meant sumpin all tagetha different fo sho !!

sorry babees..

[pgh_girl]

Just got back from seeing Sonny at a small venue in Pittsburgh - 3 row, center seats - awesome! They played 4 "first" songs for a CD that they are starting to record on Tuesday. It was just amazing! I can't wait to see him again at the fest!

[Belle]

OH MY!!! I had never seen Galactic before last nite. Caught them at the 9:30 Club in DC. Wow was that fun or what. Because of you all, I saw a really fun and good band.

[linza22]

Caught the Clapton/Trucks/Bramhall + Robert Cray show when they passed thru Dallas a month ago.

Saw Mofro a week ago, luckily, since now that the cubes are out, I'll miss them at Fest.

We get Lucky Peterson tomorrow, another 1st weekend conflict resolved.

And then FQF, the ultimate Jazzfest warmup.

i was able to catch robert cray a couple of weeks ago. what a great show. i saw him back in the late 80's, and he's only gotten better!~

[funkkjunkie]

The Hwy 61 fest I go to in Leland, MS has the main stage and the ankle scratch stage, which is out in the middle of the grass, of course.

[Amy Winette]

mouth last weekend...greg couldn't go...he injured his ankle and still risks being hobbled at fest...good luck with that, i ain't slowin' down...

tonight is mike clark, donald harrison + others at boom boom room or asylum st spankers at 12 galaxies...tomorrow is the gangbe brass band at the independent...its gettin' closer

Hey, how was it El? You know how crushed I was to miss it :( I read a review on the CM board though that the show was great and much better attended than the last time they came to the Independent. How did Mar like her first CM show? Jeff gets to see em Wednesday in Jackson, I'll just be saving up for the 3 times I get to see em during fest ;)

[Amy Winette]

OOps.. mis S thought 'where ya warmin up at' meant sumpin all tagetha different fo sho !!

sorry babees..

Oh Seebass, love your avatar! ;)

[Zbonnie]

OH MY!!! I had never seen Galactic before last nite. Caught them at the 9:30 Club in DC. Wow was that fun or what. Because of you all, I saw a really fun and good band.And so it begins .... the lifelong addiction to all that is New Orleans.

As part of my JF warm-up, I saw Al Carnival Time Johnson and Jeremy Lyons the weekend before last, and Irma Thomas this past Saturday night. (Then again, my JF warm-up lasts all year.) ;)

[festivalgirl]

Hey Now Chrissa, appreiciate the heads-up! Did Gator say he was going to get you copies of the shows he sent to me? If not, I would be more than happy to take care of your copies. Just give me a shout, Matthew

That woould be great - Thanx!!

ckobrin@pacbell.net

[Bill/KC]

Kinda late to this thread.....Seeing Shemekia Copeland on Friday, Toots & the Maytals on Sat. Southern Culture On The Skids a couple of days before the Fest starts.

[mymecca]

Hey, how was it El? You know how crushed I was to miss it :( I read a review on the CM board though that the show was great and much better attended than the last time they came to the Independent. How did Mar like her first CM show? Jeff gets to see em Wednesday in Jackson, I'll just be saving up for the 3 times I get to see em during fest ;)

i half-heartedly thought y'all might pull out the stops and make it out...didn't have the heart to call and check :0( we could feel ya in spirit, but missed ya sooooo much

OMG...i forgot that was her first time...mary got some great shots of fred, pre and post sweatfest...we totally head banged and pogoed (?) to the joe strummer song...it was a high energy blast...nice sized crowd...opened with an over the top "somewhere over the rainbow" a cappella...what ain't with the mouth?...it was fabulous...all our 2 year olds bouncin' with abandon...i didn't even realize that was the other ellen's brother...you'll get some at fest

[mymecca]

Kinda late to this thread.....Seeing Shemekia Copeland on Friday, Toots & the Maytals on Sat. Southern Culture On The Skids a couple of days before the Fest starts.

see 'em every chance i get

[Amy Winette]

i half-heartedly thought y'all might pull out the stops and make it out...didn't have the heart to call and check :0( we could feel ya in spirit, but missed ya sooooo much

OMG...i forgot that was her first time...mary got some great shots of fred, pre and post sweatfest...we totally head banged and pogoed (?) to the joe strummer song...it was a high energy blast...nice sized crowd...opened with an over the top "somewhere over the rainbow" a cappella...what ain't with the mouth?...it was fabulous...all our 2 year olds bouncin' with abandon...i didn't even realize that was the other ellen's brother...you'll get some at fest

Thanks for the report El! You know we'd have loved to be there but the timing just wasn't right for this one :)

[mymecca]

mary thinks fred is like bam-bam from the flinstones...i'm sure she'll post some pics when she comes up for air

[Bill/KC]

see 'em every chance i get

All of those performer or SCOTS? :) SCOTS is one of my favorite bands to see live!

[Amy Winette]

mary thinks fred is like bam-bam from the flinstones...i'm sure she'll post some pics when she comes up for air

Now THAT is a perfect description :)

[PaulC]

This past Sunday in Sarasota they held the 12th annual "Giving Hunger the Blues",.. an annual fundraiser for the local foodbank that features two stages.. the weather was perfection,... plenty of decent food and beer choices (went with Grolsch drafts)...

Got there around 4 p.m., 4 hours after the start,.. and settled right into a very decent set put on by a local all star band consisting of 13 peeps,.. five very impressive gui-tar dudes, a bass player, a five piece horn section (again,.. very impressive), a talented drum dude,.. and a sub-par female vocalist.... the rest of the band smoked,... and luckily many of the vocals were also handled by three of the lead gui-tar dudes... anywho,.. after that set I wandered to the back stage and caught an hour of five very funky and talented very young dudes,.. again all local talent from nearby Booker High School,.. which has a very well recognized program for the arts.... The two leads were two young fun lovin' hippie dudes with tons of talent on all manner of wind instruments,.. sax, trombone, clarinet, harmonica.... they gots themselves a future...

After they finished up a very cool set,.. was gettin' ready to head home when I headed back towards the front stage... Heard Brian Johnsons unmistakable voice (has made Sarasota his home for the last decade and always can be caught sitting in with local bands who put out some AC/DC stuff for him)... As I got closer,.. something was obviously different.... lo and behold,... unannounced and unexpected,.. the entire band was in town,.. and they rocked for the next two hours straight...

Two very cool things,... they invited a ton of local youngsters on stage for three tunes,.. and they all had a blast playin' air guitar as Angus Young was torching the stage.... 2nd great thing,.. there was no barrier whatsoever at the front of the stage.... i was literally inches from them.. took tons of photos with my phone,.. many came out pretty good.. so close they were bumpin' my arm while I was trying to take a few "close ups"... My ears are still ringin'....

Always knew their music,.. but until two days ago never much of a fan... but they were havin' a frickin' ball,.. as was the small crowd.... Couldn't believe how many tunes they played that were previously drilled into my memory banks.... For the four hundred or so people on hand,.. it was huge ass smiles and dancin' all around.....

jus' like the laid back peeps of Toronto ;).....

[PaulC]

Mem Shannon playin' at Dave's Aqua Lounge in St. Pete,.. Sat. April 14th... ain't no French Quarter fest,.. but it is three hours of damn good music in these parts.....

Speakin' of which,.. the Tampa Bay Blues Fest has a great lineup this year.... the bastid's are,.. as usual,.. scheduled for the same weekend as the 2nd weekend of fest,.. but

Friday, May 4

12:30 pm - Debbie Davies Band
2:30 pm - Michael Burks
4:30 pm - Sugar Ray & The Bluetones
6:30 pm - DAVE MASON
8:30 pm - GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS

Saturday, May 5

11:00 am - EG Kight
12:30 pm - Watermelon Slim
2:30 pm - Eric Lindell
4:30 pm - Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials
6:30 pm - KOKO TAYLOR & HER BLUES MACHINE
8:30 pm - DICKEY BETTS & GREAT SOUTHERN

Sunday, May 6

1:00 pm - Walker Smith Group
2:30 pm - Nora Jean Bruso
4:30 pm - Guitar Shorty
6:30 pm - PERCY SLEDGE
8:30 pm - JERRY LEE LEWIS

[MormonMatthew]

Hey Now--- Heading down to Galactic tonight, then to Cowboy Mouth tomorrow, should be a nice way to get the Fest fever started here in Salt Lake!!!

[Corona]

Wahooo Matthew! Please post a review okay?

[tangledupinblue]

This week-end should be awesome here in NYC. B.B. King's.
Haven't seen Cyril play since last summer with his bro's but this lineup looks great!

POST-ALLMAN'S JAM: POWER FUNK
Featuring:
LEO NOCENTELLI (THE METERS)
CYRIL NEVILLE (NEVILLE BROS)
MATT ABTS (GOV'T MULE)
ANDY HESS (GOV'T MULE)
DANNY LOUIS (GOV'T MULE)

[mymecca]

All of those performer or SCOTS? :) SCOTS is one of my favorite bands to see live!

toots i can't say i've seen every opportunity...shemekia...every chance, but i don't get many...think i've only seen her 4 times

southern culture i found araound 1994...luv 'em, luv 'em...and nobody does quite what they do...they do multiple nights here a couple times a year...

[Bill/KC]

Yeah, SCOTS usually only comes thru town once a year, so I try to see 'em when I can.

[jhjpotter]

Gonna be checking this kick ass lineup out this afternoon. James Montgomery sat in for a few songs with Cowboy Mouth wednesday night, and dam if the whole entourage wasn't at the knotty pine eating dinner last night when we got there to eat....oh and the knotty just happened to be setting up for Open Mic night. The all star jam got up and took over the stage for 3 songs including jailhouse rock. Without question the best open mic i've seen ;) !!!


The All-Stars band consists of guitarists Jeff “Skunk” Baxter of Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers and Barry Goodreau of Boston, drummers Kenny Aronoff of John Mellencamp and Smashing Pumpkins and Kevin Miller of Fuel and Fosterchild, bassists Fran Sheehan of Boston and Chris Chaney of Jane’s Addiction, and blues harmonica player James Montgomery.

“The band was put together for this show only,” said band manager Bill Johnston. “We’re all friends looking for an excuse to hangout in Jackson Hole.”

Let’s look a little deeper into this band of all-stars … Since founding Steely Dan in the early ’70s, Baxter’s four-decade career has garnered him twelve gold albums, eight platinum albums and two Grammy Awards.

Yeah, and he has also composed music for movies and television, including the original theme for “Beverly Hills 90210” and “King of the Hill.”

Guitarist Goodreau was a founding member of Boston. Their first album went on to sell 17 million copies. Sheehan played with Boston from 1975-1983 and has since played in numerous all-star bands for charity events.

Smacking the drum kit is Kenny Aronoff, one of the most in-demand drummers in the world. He was named the #1 Pop/Rock Drummer and the #1 Studio Drummer for five consecutive years by the readers of Modern Drummer Magazine. And get this – he’s played on over thirty Grammy-nominated recordings.

His list of collaborations goes on and on, from Dylan to the Stones, Skynyrd, Santana and many more.

Chaney was the bassist in the last incarnation of Jane’s Addiction and also toured and recorded with Alanis Morissette’s band for six years. He currently plays with The Panic Channel, comprised of Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins, and Steve Isaacs.

As for harmonica player James Montgomery, his thirty-year career has produced six studio albums and sessions with Kid Rock and Gregg Allman. He’s toured with artists like Aerosmith, Bonnie Raitt and Bruce Springsteen.

[Amy Winette]

Didja mention you got to see Cowboy Mouth in Idaho this week? So jealous!! :)

[MormonMatthew]

Hey Now I saw the Cowboy Mouth show here in Salt Lake last night, and was really impressed with what a high energy vibe that the new lineup brought to the table. I had not seen CM for a couple of years, but Fred has always been one of New Orleans' best showmen, and was as enthusiastic as ever. If they are coming your way, make sure to go support them, you will be glad you did!!! PS Hey Jeff, gotta love the Knotty Pine, a killer little roadhouse that is always a good time.....

[Amy Winette]

Excellent, glad you enjoyed the show Matthew! How big was the crowd?

[jhjpotter]

Hey Now I saw the Cowboy Mouth show here in Salt Lake last night, and was really impressed with what a high energy vibe that the new lineup brought to the table. I had not seen CM for a couple of years, but Fred has always been one of New Orleans' best showmen, and was as enthusiastic as ever. If they are coming your way, make sure to go support them, you will be glad you did!!! PS Hey Jeff, gotta love the Knotty Pine, a killer little roadhouse that is always a good time.....The knotty is a great little place. My brother and i keep having impeccable timing on going there when great music is there without any kind of promotion.

Cowboy Mouth sounded great the other night. Vance is really into the flow now and fred was having a great time. Mary was playing bass for them which i thought was interesting. Where was sonia? Was it mary or sonia in SLC?

[Amy Winette]

Sonia is doing some solo stuff but she's still officially with the band. I think she will be with them for their solo shows but I don't know. I'm certain this is answered on the Cowboy Mouth board if you go over there!

[Jada]

JJ Grey and Mofro tomorrow night in The Duck Room @ Blueberry Hill

[funkkjunkie]

JJ is doing an instore at vintage vinyl tomorrow, jada and stlbarb

[Jada]

JJ is doing an instore at vintage vinyl tomorrow, jada and stlbarb

Yeah, I'm going to miss it...I'm still at work and need to go home and get cleaned up first. Some friends and I are supposed to go pick up Art Edmaiston (sax player from The Gamble Brothers Band) to have dinner before the show. He is touring with Mofro. Hope some of the other guys join us. That would be fun :)

[Freakwinox]

Skerik & Bobby Previte a few nights ago. Toubab Krewe tomorrow.

[Corona]

Galactic and Papa Mali last night in Detroit..holy SMOKES! What a great show!!! Talk about surrendering the booty!!!!

[saturn]

Galactic and Papa Mali last night in Detroit..holy SMOKES! What a great show!!! Talk about surrendering the booty!!!!

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/PapaMali5.jpg

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/Galactic1.jpg

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/Greg,Lis,PeteatGalacticshow.jpg

Greg, Lis and Pete

[ohio]

Nice pics Kathie!

[tangledupinblue]

JJ Grey and Mofro tomorrow night in The Duck Room @ Blueberry Hill

HEY JADA, how was the show baby?? BET YA LOVED IT! I wish I were there.
Saw Soulive last night... pretty damn good.

[sophisticated sissy]

Ohio, R U going to see Galactic & Papa Mali when they play here on the 19th? It's at Bogart's.

[Jada]

HEY JADA, how was the show baby?? BET YA LOVED IT! I wish I were there.
Saw Soulive last night... pretty damn good.

Last night we met most of MOFRO for dinner and drinks then we went to
the venue for the show. F*CKIN ROCKED!

Got on the guest list. Nice...since it was a sold out show.
After the show we went on the tour bus and partied. The bus is huge.
Sleeps 12. I left them around 3am and cabbed it home. They were all
going to another bar for chocolate martinis. I left my friend, Eli, in their
hands....hope she didn't wind up in Alabama or something. She was
wanting to curl up in one of the band memebers bunks when I left.
JJ Grey was very nice and polite. Offered us beers on the bus.

It was good to see Art Edmaiston too. He's the sax player from The Gamble Brothers Band and is touring with Mofro right now. He's such a sweetie.
Good nite for Eli and I. :)

[Jada]

Nice pix Kath :)

[ohio]

Ohio, R U going to see Galactic & Papa Mali when they play here on the 19th? It's at Bogart's.sadly, no. RU?
I just have too much going on to finish up before fest, business wise. I also am boycotting Bogarts, but I'd make an exception for these guys if I had the time.

[ohio]

Last night we met most of MOFRO for dinner and drinks then we went to
the venue for the show. F*CKIN ROCKED!

Got on the guest list. Nice...since it was a sold out show.
After the show we went on the tour bus and partied. The bus is huge.
Sleeps 12. I left them around 3am and cabbed it home. They were all
going to another bar for chocolate martinis. I left my friend, Eli, in their
hands....hope she didn't wind up in Alabama or something. She was
wanting to curl up in one of the band memebers bunks when I left.
JJ Grey was very nice and polite. Offered us beers and stuff on the bus.

It was good to see Art Edmaiston too. He's the sax player from The Gamble Brothers Band and is touring with Mofro right now. He's such a sweetie.
Good nite for Eli and I. :)
stuff? ;)

[Jada]

stuff? ;)

Where's that edit button ;)

[sophisticated sissy]

Yes, well, I can see that timewise, Ohio. I've got a week more than you before my ETA in New Orleans. Then, Chicago, back home, and then Jazz Fest. Lotsa stuff between now & JF for me.

Haven't been to Bogart's since NOV '04, when Steve Earle & Allison Moorer performed.

[Corona]

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/PapaMali5.jpg

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/Galactic1.jpg

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/Greg,Lis,PeteatGalacticshow.jpg

Greg, Lis and Pete

Great pics Kath! What an amazing night :)

[Belle]

This is a band I adore. Been following them for years now. The Chieftains had them open up for them years ago at Wolf Trap here in Virginia and it has been a love affair for me ever since. They play so...many instruments but this song is timely for me..

Great Big Sea is from Newfoundland. Going to see them tomorrow night in DC, last show for us before fest! I need this band for my heart. Hope you enjoy them.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILLFUBCymGM

[Freakwinox]

Last night saw Kenny Wayne Shepherd with Buddy Flett, Bryan Lee and Hubert Sumlin. Awesome show.

[nashvegasfess]

Been wanting to catch kenny wayne live and haven't knocked it out yet.