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04/28/08- Livebandstouring.com has scheduled a interview with Legion of Jerry on May 10th for the Westville Art Walk in New Haven, CT in front of Delaney's Tap Room. Legion of Jerry is a band that does Jerry Garcia band songs as well as other songs from various artists. The name Legion of Jerry comes from a band Jerry Garcia was in called Legion of Mary. You can listen to tunes from Legion of Jerry at http://www.legionofjerry.com or on their myspace at http://www.myspace.com/legionofjerry Come on down and enjoy the fun. Delaney's Tap Room has a ton of beers on tap.
We are working on setting up a ticketgiveaway for another national act at a major Theatre in Connecticut. More details to come soon. Those who login and post on the livebandstouring.com forums have a better chance at winning ticketgiveaways.
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04/08/08-
Hello again music fans. We are currently working on setting up a video shoot and artist interview with a local CT band for May. Stay tuned for more updates on that.
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03/01/08-
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Venue-Toad's Place City/State-New Haven,CT Time-7pm Date-01/2008
Contributing Writer-Dan Ivers
My tickets to Friday night’s show at Toad’s Place read “An Evening With
the Mars Volta”. The Texas band that rose from the ashes of
post-punkers At The Drive-In has apparently reached the point in their
career where they can forget about opening bands and reserve an entire
theater for nothing but their bombastic, idiosyncratic and
Latin-influenced metal. While “An Evening With…” is usually reserved
for the likes of Barry Manilow and Huey Lewis, it fits the Mars Volta
well, giving them plenty of time for their ten-minute opuses to produce
the desired effect. After a long wait, the nine-piece band
finally took the stage and launched into “Roulette Dares (The Haunt
Of)”, a classic off of their debut album De-Loused in the Comatorium.
Slowly, billows of pot smoke began their ascent towards the rafters as
singer Cedric Bixler-Zavala yelped his abstract, bilingual lyrics (the
song’s chorus “Exoskeletal junction / at the railroad delayed”, got a
big shout-along from the
crowd. MARS VOLTA PICTURED ABOVE
Next was the pounding jazz-band freakout “Viscera Eyes”, with
Bixler-Zavala shouting what sounded like ancient Aztec curses over
trumpet lines from Adrian Terrazas-Gonzales’ brass section. Despite
sound quality that left a little to be desired, the musicianship was
undeniable. New drummer Thomas Pridgen’s thunder never ceased
throughout the show, and along with bassist Juan Alderete, their rhythm
section powered the band’s epic build and release tactic. Two
additional percussionists, employing wind chimes, tambourines, and
cowbell (yes, cowbell) pitched in some additional weirdness. Some
half-ass mosh pits emerged in the packed-in crowd, but they served more
to disturb the aura of the trance-inducing music than enhance it.
Conventional songcraft would dictate a couple of verses and
choruses, followed by a bridge or a guitar solo. The Mars Volta takes
this template and stretches it as far as one’s patience will allow, and
sometimes further, but what in one moment sounds like just a bunch of
chaos and noise will suddenly spawn a burst of awe-inspiring beauty.
After the second chorus of “Tetragrammaton”, the band embarked on a
15-minute journey of disjointed sounds and guitar riffs over the steady
drum and bass. Bixler-Zavala inserted some high notes here and there,
but unless you can stay relatively stoned (difficult in Toad’s Place),
this starts to get on your nerves. “Drunkship of Lanterns” was a
notable exception, as Bixler-Zavala’s spasmodes, accompanied by Omar
Rodriguez-Lopez’s guitar effects, were consistently enthralling.
All in all, the Mars Volta gave the crowd exactly what they
would have expected. They were simultaneously ingenious and absurd,
juxtaposing Hendrix-like guitar solos with sounds that seemed like
someone just farted in outer space. Their music is not for the
unadventurous, or the sober for that matter. If you have the patience
for 12-minute songs with multiple movements and lyrics inspired by a
Ouija board, or if you just appreciate something very, very different,
their display of showmanship and musical mastery can be mesmerizing.
Date-Dec. 7th 2007 Venue-Chevrolet Theatre City, State-Wallingford, CT Time- 7:30
Contributing Writer-Sean Morse
I've been working for Live Nation at the Chevrolet Theatre for a couple years now. When you work in the theatre business you have a wish list of bands you'd like to see come to your venue. Neil Young has been on my list for the past three years so I've long awaited his arrival. It's concerts like this one that make working in the music business worth it. Neil's wife Pegi Young was an opener for all the shows on this tour but she never really peaked my interests. Instead I bought a couple of Rogue brand beers and tailgated for a bit while she played. I met up with my friends with enough time to grab a beer and chat for a few minutes before Neil was about to take the stage for an acoustic set. The lights started to blink and into the theatre we rushed just in time to see Neil start his first song "From Hank to Hendrix". No beer was allowed in the theatre as he wanted people to pay attention for the first set. It was a quiet sit down envionment as the sweet sounds of "Hank to Hendrix" filled the theatre. The crowd roared in envy as he then went into "Ambulance Blues" followed by "Sad Movies" and then the classic "A Man needs a Maid." He floated between paino, organ and guitar for the next couple songs playing great tunes such as "No One Seems to Know" and "Harvest" followed by the well known "After the Gold Rush". Neil young then switched to banjo and I heard someone yell out "play old man Neil". That song would have to wait as he chipped away on banjo to the classic song "Mellow My Mind." The well known artist then busted into "Love Art Blues." By this time people had been yearning to hear some hit songs. So he went over to his place on center stage(in the middle of his 6 guitars) and started to play the chords to "Old Man". For some reason this song seemed to be cut short a little in my eyes. It was however quite enjoyable. He got a standing ovation for this song so it was only natural that he play "Heart of Gold" next. This song I felt was better done than "Old Man" and it made me feel better as a concert goer. That ended the acoustic 1st set. At intermission we were talking to some people and they were really upset that you were not able to bring beers in and the fact that Neil was teasing everyone by drinking one on stage. The bottom line is we are lucky to have Neil play at all in Connecticut. When your paying $100 a ticket people tend to complain. Very few people realize that the reason for high ticket prices is because scalpers have drawn up the price. Yet these are the same people who are willing to take the risk at buying faulty tickets from scalpers. While I enjoyed the acoustic set I was pumped up to hear the electric one. The band joined him which consists of Rick Rosas, Ben Keith, Ralph Molina, Anthony Crawford and Pegi Young. They played "Don't Cry No Tears" and "Everybody KNows This Is Nowhere". I was waiting for one of my favorites and Neil didn't disappoint when he busted into "The Loner". In my eyes seeing Neil play this song while jamming on his electric guitar with that leg motion he does made it all worth it. But the night wasn't over yet. This tour was largely based on Neil Young's new album Chrome dreams II. I had a chance to hear this album and if you bought enough tickets thru ticketmaster the album was offered to you for free. The album shows how Neil is true to his roots. Neil's next song was a hit from this record called "Dirty Old Man." The next song "Spirit Road" is about Neil's spirituality and how it has affected himhis entire life. See the video here.
He then went into to songs such as "Bad Fog of Loneliness" and "Winterlong". Neil had a artist painting the songs and before each song the painting would be complete and put on easel at the front of the stage so you knew what was next. This was the case with his next song "Oh, Lonesome Me". After that he played what is probably my favorite song on the Chrome Dreams II album "The Believer." That was followed by "No Hidden Path" to end the second set. Concertgoers were ready for an incredible encore. The band came back out on stage and jammed to "Cinnamon Girl" which was one of the highlights of the night. See the video here.
That was folllowed by "Cortez the Killer." He had been playing 3 songs encores for the past couple shows elesewhere and the crowd was waiting for it. It looked like he was about to come back out but then the lights went on to the crowds disappointment. I heard the following week when I went to work that he didn't like the theatre because he said it was "too nice". He also said during the show "where are we? On the way in there was farms, houses, farms, houses, and then a theatre." It's funny he said that because he was just at the theatre about four years ago. While I expected a little more from Neil Young I realize he is in his early 60's. I feel privalaged to have had the oppuruntity to see him at all. He really is a special artist that only comes around every so often. I would give this show an A- with possibly learning towards a B+. However it was well worth the $105.50 for the ticket and I would pay that amount again in a heartbeat to see this incredible legend.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 16 December 2007 )
Phil Lesh and Friends
Written by Sean
Thursday, 15 November 2007
Band Name-Phil Lesh and Friends Band Members- Phil Lesh-Bass/vocals Jackie Green-guitar/vocals John Molo-Drums Larry Campell-Guitar/fiddle/mandolin Steve Molitz-Keyboards
Date-Nov. 11th 2007 Venue-Nokia Theatre(Times Square) City,State-New York City,New York
Contributing Writer Sean Morse
Grateful Dead fans have most recently found themselves on tour with either guitarist Bob Weir's "Ratdog" or bass player Phil Lesh's "Phil Lesh and Friends". Ratdog recently finished their New Enlgand run which left room for deadheads to focus on Phil Lesh's and Friends 10 day tour at the Nokia Theatre in Times Square in New York City. In a previous article I talked about how unique Nokia's theatre is so it provided for a wonderful end of the PL&F tour(Oct 31-Nov11th). I could have gone to any of the 10 days they were performing there but I figured the last one would be the best.(Also my friend BobbyZ had a ticket for me on this day). PL&F opened with "Golden Road" to a estastic crowd in central Manhattan. Balloons fell from the raftors as the party began. They played a couple more songs such as "Brown Eyed Woman" and "Candyman" before slowing it down with "Bird Song". This song was written by Jerry Garcia for Janis Joplin. They ended the first set with "Sugaree". Before leaving the stage Phil annouced that the second set would be acoustic to which the sold out crowd cheered in uproar. PL&F returned to the stage to open the second set with "Attics of my Life". They were joined during this song by Teresa Williams. Teresa has worked with such noteables as Emmylou Harris and Levon Helm. She is also former Bob Dyaln guitarist and current PL&F's guitarist Larry Campbell's wife. Phil Lesh had a upright bass and a luminescient jacket on with the pyramid patches on each shoulder. Also a moon was on his coat pocket. Phil was looking spectacular. They went on to sing "Till the Morning Comes". Teresa left the stage and Larry Cambell(former Bob Dylan guitarist)picked up his fiddle for a bluegrassish song called "Jerusalem Ride." Larry Cambell is awesome is Phil is lucky to have him working for PL&F. Truly gifted. That was followed by classics "Deep Elem Blues" and "Ripple" which ended the acoustic second set. Round three (Set 3) started with a toast from a fan who thanked everyone for coming to all the 10 dates and offered a toast. The bar gave out complimentary cider to anyone who asked for this toast. Teresa Williams came back out for just one song known to deadheads as "Peggy-O". It was just past 11pm at this point and PL&F ripped into songs such as "Cumberland Blues", "Uncle John's Band", and "Cryptical Envelopement". They then slowed it down a bit with "Dark Star" and "Morning Dew". The tempo increased siginificantly as they jammed to "I know you rider" and "the other one" before going back into "Crypitcal Envelopment" and "Dark Star". The magnolias were bitter sweet as PL&F brought to crowd alive with "Sugar Magnolia" followed by "Sunshine Daydream". They got a standing ovation as they left the stage. The encore was perhaps in good timing for the upcoming conference on the Grateful Dead "Unbroken Chain". Jackie Green finsihed the night off with voals on a fabulous "Brokedown Palace". I have no complaints about this show since Phil's vocals were kept to a minimum. However, I much prefer either Trey Anastasio or better yet Warren Haynes in this band in comparison to the current line up. Larry Cambell was great as well as Jackie Green but they can't comapre to such legends as Trey and Warren. I'd go see Phil Lesh and Friends again but not without spending money on a good Bob Weir show earlier in the year.
