May 2, 20179 yr Waiting for Magnetic Fields. Claire picked this show somewhat randomly and it turns out it is the second 25 songs for each year of the lead singer's life (1990 to 2015). Should be fun.
May 2, 20179 yr Seven musicians who each played [at least] seven instruments. Really quite an impressive project. Plenty of people seemed to have gone to both nights to hear the full 50 song memoir. I think it might have been too much for me personally but we were sorry to miss A Cat Named Dionysus (1968).
May 8, 20179 yr Magnetic Fields are still on my list of bands I need to see live before I die. He always puts together a great ensemble and does interesting things with arrangements. Me: I finally saw one of my favourite discoveries from Prog magazine -- The Fierce and the Dead -- in their one American appearance. So glad I went, they are crazy tight, and phenomenal live. All four of them (two guitarists, drummer, and lead bassist) are superb musicians on their chosen instrument. I got to meet all four of them and their label runner, all lovely people. I've been in heaven all day, just like after the Hiromi show. Going to have to forego Slowdive though. 's'too bad, as the album is really good.
May 21, 20179 yr What a great weekend! Friday night, I got to see heather Nova for the first time, have loved her music since ~'93 or '94. Missed a bunch of opportunites to see her due to other commitments. The one time I WAS able to see her the outdoor show got cancelled for storm forecasts.....and the weather was pretty damn nice! So Friday night, she does this intimate small show with her brother, who is a singer channeling Reggae through Folk music, named Mishka. A wonderful performance, got to speak with Heather & Mishka a bit after the show. They did some great music, including the last song in their encore being a version of Bowie's Starman. Then Saturday night, another small show with Mary Fahl, ex of October Project and possessing one of the most incredible and unique voices I've ever heard. Until I saw her last October, it had been ~22 years since I had last seen her (with October Project, in '94). Mary's husband Richard was there, he travels with her a lot and is one of the most interesting and warmest people I've ever met. Before the show started, he came by after recognizing me and we also had a nice chat. Mary was joined this time by a Cellist, which I thought was perfect accompaniment to her soulful voice. And while I couldn't take photo's or video during the show, Mary loves to meet and greet afterwards - and I got a warm greeting Two of my favorites artists in one weekend.....!
June 9, 20179 yr Anyone who's a fan of the Ænima album really should get to one of the shows this tour. Third Eye live was mind-boggling good. Maynard stepped up and they played The Pot as well, which is a rarity in recent years. Waited a long time to see them, absolutely worth it.
June 9, 20179 yr I went and saw my favourite recent discovery band, Bent Knee, and got recognized by Courtney, Jessica, and Ben, and got to hear some great music performed unbelievably well. I
June 10, 20179 yr Live night #2, waiting for Thrice, followed by Deftones, followed by Rise Against at Huntington Bank Pavilion. Listened to the Rise cd, Wolves, that released this morning in preparation. Should be good.
June 10, 20179 yr Watching Ally Veneble. A hell of a guitar player. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
June 13, 20179 yr Went to Davies ( probably my last time in a while) and listened to the SF Symphony with Susanna Malkki conduct the Rite of Spring yesterday. Holy god this woman can strike a dynamic reading and she's a total blast to watch too! 10th row and a tad to the right had my trouser legs flapping and my face 'a grinnin'. This was just my second time attending what is one of my top 10 orchestra pieces of all time. I'll never forget it! If you get a chance to see this gal, don't miss it! http://susannamalkki.com/
June 13, 20179 yr That sounds like a neat concert to see! The Rite is a blast to play as well I wonder if my friend was having fun playing it (bass trombone)?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
July 3, 20179 yr Watched a shitty band Collective Soul and about to watch what I seem to recall is a shittier band Shinedown. Couldn't last to a second screaming song after their opening number "Gibberish, Grunt and Scream". I thought it was also odd that the band asked everyone to meet the person next to them and shake their hand like some kind of church shit. Is Shinedown a cult band? Packed up the rocking chairs and moved to watch Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
July 21, 20178 yr Saw Cheap Trick and Foreigner last night at Jones Beach theater in one of the VIP suites... As a very special treat Lou Gramm came out and sang three songs in the encore. Very enjoyable night
July 21, 20178 yr I've driven by that Jones Beach theater many times and always thought it'd be a sweet place to catch a show. Glad you had a fun time!
August 25, 20178 yr Going to start drinking soon to prepare myself for this. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
August 25, 20178 yr If it is as bad as Glassjaw I will call in a Napalm strike. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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