The CONCERT thread

**TomCrac** · 03-25-2014, 06:14 AM

WOW.... That blows. Last week he had cancelled a few tv/radio appearances because they said he wasn't feeling well. Lucky we got to see him when we did.

Allman Brothers Postpone More Dates Due to Gregg Allman's Bronchitis

UPDATE: The Allman Brothers Band announced Monday that they will postpone the remaining four dates at the Beacon Theatre as Gregg Allman recovers from bronchitis. "The Allman Brothers Band announced the postponement of the remaining four Beacon Theatre performances on March 25, March 26, March 28 and March 29 as Gregg Allman recovers from bronchitis. As a result of Mr. Allman's illness, the Allman Brothers Band is unable to perform at the level to which they aspire."

And of course....

**Tippster** · 03-25-2014, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by TomCrac

WOW.... That blows. Last week he had cancelled a few tv/radio appearances because they said he wasn't feeling well. Lucky we got to see him when we did.

Allman Brothers Postpone More Dates Due to Gregg Allman's Bronchitis

UPDATE: The Allman Brothers Band announced Monday that they will postpone the remaining four dates at the Beacon Theatre as Gregg Allman recovers from bronchitis. "The Allman Brothers Band announced the postponement of the remaining four Beacon Theatre performances on March 25, March 26, March 28 and March 29 as Gregg Allman recovers from bronchitis. As a result of Mr. Allman's illness, the Allman Brothers Band is unable to perform at the level to which they aspire."

Bummer. I'm in NYC for the next two nights and was thinking about going. Guess not. At least my wallet will be happy.

**DickMerkin** · 03-27-2014, 07:51 AM

Seen Middle Class Rut at Stubbs BBQ in Austin...never saw 2 guys make so much noise! Great little venue too...

**Shredhead** · 03-27-2014, 01:44 PM

Winery Dogs are playing the local venue tonight. Anyone seen them?

**WSMFskiing** · 04-01-2014, 04:44 PM

Widespread Panic in Reno on Sunday 3/30 was off the hook. Never miss a Sunday show! Red Beans in first set, second set was 98 minutes with All Along the Watchtower, into Pigeons and Holden Oversoul to wrap up the set. Low Spark and fixin to die for the encore. Insane!!!!

**DickMerkin** · 04-02-2014, 10:50 AM

Going to Kraftwerk 3D show tonight...a little scared.

**Flyoverland Captive** · 04-02-2014, 02:58 PM

^^^ Where?!

**DickMerkin** · 04-02-2014, 09:49 PM

Washington Heights, NYC...speechless right now, gotta process...COMPUTERWORLD!!!

**bigAK** · 04-03-2014, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by TheFugitive

So my friend says, you gotta go see this Umphreys McGee your gonna dig em. Some of the studio stuff fell short for me (please recommend a good studio album ??). Saw them tonight in SLC. Sweet mother were they good! Incredible musicianship. Sonical goodness. Super tight band, like nofx but jam band style.... Best $20 concert ever!!!

Glad you enjoyed it - looks to be a tasty setlist with DBK, OoO and soul food uno. Honestly, none of their studio efforts are that impressive. If you're a fan of the proggier stuff, Mantis is alright. I like death by stereo as well and my favourite studio album is local band does ok (different era for the band). One fat sucka is a great live album if you can find it, live at the murat is a good intro to the band.

You're much better off here though: https://archive.org/details/UmphreysMcGee I'll highlight a few shows that are a good intro to the band (lineup and sound changed at the beginning of 03, much more Jake (guitar)-centric before that - Kris Meyers (drummer) really added a lot to the mix).
2001-04-19
2001-12-01
2002-12-13
2003-05-22 (all time, start here)
2003-12-31
2004-02-26
2004-06-11
2004-12-11
2005-09-02
2008-04-09
2008-07-05
2008-09-01 (acoustic)
2013-04-20

A lot of sbd/matrix mixes from before 05 are freely traded. Mike Mirro, their orig drummer, recently passed away (RIP). Also, sets with jeff coffin or joshua redman on sax are pretty awesome. Bunch of redman sets from february 04 are killer.

Oh yeah, back on topic - Karl Denson and crew tonight! Gots my dancin shoes all polished and ready to go...

**booner** · 04-05-2014, 10:52 AM

Saw Phantogram last night in Pittsburgh. They absolutely bring it live. She's so fucking hot I was pretty much in a trance the entire show

Sent from one of those fancy cellular telephones

**patxi** · 04-06-2014, 03:27 AM

Bill Frisell came through town a week ago with his Beautiful Dreamers Trio. Cool combo: guitar, viola and drums.

Not a video of the show we went to but check out the cool version of In My Life (starts at 15:50):

Also recently saw Goran Bregovic and His Wedding & Funeral Band. Hyper-Balkan evening.

**Tippster** · 04-06-2014, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by booner

Saw Phantogram last night in Pittsburgh. They absolutely bring it live. She's so fucking hot I was pretty much in a trance the entire show

Yup...

**MMP** · 04-09-2014, 05:51 AM

No weak players in the Southern Soul Assembly. Luther, Marc, JJ, and Anders played an almost 3 hour show at the House of Blues in Boston.

**Tye 1on** · 04-09-2014, 06:36 AM

Originally Posted by MMP

No weak players in the Southern Soul Assembly. Luther, Marc, JJ, and Anders played an almost 3 hour show at the House of Blues in Boston.

Awesome! Been hearing great reviews right and left. Hopefully Tippster scored tix for Saturdays sold out show in DC...

**MMP** · 04-09-2014, 07:28 AM

Originally Posted by Tye 1on

Awesome! Been hearing great reviews right and left. Hopefully Tippster scored tix for Saturdays sold out show in DC...

They are all so strong. Playing, singing, entertaining. They essentially take turns playing songs, and occasionally will play with each other, but if you expect to see all 4 guys trading licks and tearing it up, that isn't what it is. They do accompany each other some, but watch each other play more.

Great show, some really funny moments, and musically excellent.

The upstairs at the HOB is ridiculous. I can't imagine what goes on in the Vegas one... (or maybe I can)

sorry the pics are so weak

**Tye 1on** · 04-09-2014, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by MMP

They are all so strong. Playing, singing, entertaining. They essentially take turns playing songs, and occasionally will play with each other, but if you expect to see all 4 guys trading licks and tearing it up, that isn't what it is. They do accompany each other some, but watch each other play more.

Great show, some really funny moments, and musically excellent.

The upstairs at the HOB is ridiculous. I can't imagine what goes on in the Vegas one... (or maybe I can)

sorry the pics are so weak

nice. Have tickets for Anders at Tipitina's next month after JazzFest- with Greensky Bluegrass opening. Should be good, but i'd love to see this group together...
I know JJ has a lot of great songs, but I can never get enough of Lochloosa...

**MMP** · 04-09-2014, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by Tye 1on

nice. Have tickets for Anders at Tipitina's next month after JazzFest- with Greensky Bluegrass opening. Should be good, but i'd love to see this group together...
I know JJ has a lot of great songs, but I can never get enough of Lochloosa...

Binky (ec mag) has been on a Greensky Bluegrass craze lately. That show sounds awesome. Anders is in great shape. Looks clean and is playing and singing really well. Tried to get to JF this year but couldnt get it together. Wife was in NOLA on biz last week; what a waste of a trip to send her. She stayed in the Quarter and went to the gym.....

**DickMerkin** · 04-10-2014, 01:19 PM

Tonight's event...

Shpongle. Never been, hoping for the best!

**Flyoverland Captive** · 04-10-2014, 05:56 PM

^^^ I expect a full review.

**DickMerkin** · 04-11-2014, 09:57 AM

^^ Awesome. Not many people came out, but those who were there were way into it. Lots of hula hoops, dreadlocks, and juggling...

Saw the 2 DJ sets that opened, and could have left after them and been satisfied. But then Simon came out and turned it up to 11.

Danced for a while, then went to chill in balcony and veg out. If not for having just seen Kraftwerk, I'd give it a 10.

Good stuff. Oh, and the venue was great. The Space @ Westbury. I will have my eyes open for more shows here...

**Flyoverland Captive** · 04-11-2014, 12:54 PM

So jealous! Thanks for that.

**Tap** · 04-11-2014, 03:49 PM

saw Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings at the Crystal Ballroom last Tuesday night, April Fools day. After the Dap Kings played the revue, and the Dapettes sang a few, the Dap Kings introduce Sharon Jones!!!! and this white girl in glasses comes out and starts singing. Of course, we had all forgotten what day it was, and after about 20 seconds, Sharon comes out and screams "April Fools!!!" and gets to work. Fun show, not so sure about the Crystal Ballroom general admission set-up with the split floor.

Also, it's the second show I've been to where we ve had some Portland fuck face douchebags get super pissy about being in "their space" during the show, as if they fucking owned that spot on the floor.