June 10, 20242 yr comment_936381 You know things are bad when you look center stage and it tells you to exit. Report
June 10, 20242 yr comment_936399 A lot of miles on them and a lot of changes over the years. Nice to see a band continue despite the times… HS Report
June 15, 20242 yr comment_936659 Hello Tam Valley Community Center We are Pacific Standard ! This certainly ain't no TicketMaster / Live Nation venue And it's all for a good cause. Edited June 15, 20242 yr by Grahame Report
June 15, 20242 yr comment_936683 56 minutes ago, blessingx said: Ya don’t see crematory/cemetery concert sponsors everyday! There's a Grateful Dead joke in there somewhere.... Report
June 15, 20242 yr comment_936687 3 hours ago, blessingx said: Ya don’t see crematory/cemetery concert sponsors everyday! You jest, but the organizers (would like to) thanked their sponsors, for making this (creekside Fridays) possible, and noted they were "just up the road, if you need their services" https://www.fernwood.com/ "Synergy", and knowing your target demographic, I presume. That, or it's a tax write off. Report
June 15, 20242 yr comment_936689 I kinda dig that they have several green cemeteries “not easily accessible.” Report
June 15, 20242 yr comment_936709 11 minutes ago, HemiSam said: They had me at $8 1/4lb'er cheeseburger... HS FTFY Report
June 17, 20242 yr comment_936789 Hello Belvedere (or "The Island" as it's residents call it based on an overheard conversation: "and how are things on 'The Island'") We arrived early enough to get good sight lines behind the sound/mixing desk The 27th summer season of Concerts in the Park Began with the Marin men's chorus and their sea shanties. And then the headliners "you should be dancing" who had everyone on their feet Except, possibly, those who'd bought their own chandelier (well this is Belvedere, after all) Impressive falsetto! Edited June 17, 20242 yr by Grahame Report
June 18, 20242 yr comment_936879 I watched the whole thing. I have very mixed feelings about it, as I do with everything related to Pantera. Since I first heard "Heresy" on college radio in 1990, I've loved Dimebag's riffs. I have never particularly liked Phil Anselmo and my opinion hasn't exactly improved in the last 34 years. When I heard a few years ago that Phil was going start performing live as Pantera, my reaction was not a good one. "Are you serious? What kind of disgusting cash grab is this? Can you piss on Dime and Vinnie's graves any harder?" I didn't GAF in the slightest that he had Rex back. Rex, bless his heart, has always been the least interesting member of the band. Then I heard Phil hired Zakk Wylde to play guitar, and Charlie Benante on drums. Charlie has quietly been the engine of Anthrax for nearly 40 years now, along with his nephew Frank on bass. Zakk needs no introduction. Nothing is ever going to make me like Phil, but I became at least open minded to the idea a live version of Pantera. The above video is both kind of what I expected and quite a bit different. Zakk's guitar tone is kind of awful, but that is (in all seriousness) a proper tribute to Dime. The best description of Cowboys From Hell I ever heard was "the best worst guitar tone." Certainly, Zakk has full command of Dime's riffs and solos. Similarly, Charlie's drumming is on point but to my ears he sounds poorly mixed. The drums might have sounded great coming out of the stage PA, but in my headphones they sound a bit anemic. Phil somehow sounds worse than I remember. With all of that said, the energy the band puts out is impressive and the crowd is clearly really into it. Report
June 24, 20242 yr comment_937191 Sunny Sweeney with Tom McElvain opening Songbirds Guitar Museum Chattanooga TN This venue is remarkably cool. 3 rows of seats, plus some tables. Sounded great. https://archive.org/details/TM20240623 https://archive.org/details/ss20240623 Report
June 29, 20242 yr comment_937608 Karen and I went to what was SUPPOSED to be a comedy night at a local farm, but apparently there was an over-abundance of entertainment. We missed some of the magician's act, but we were able to catch this fine gent doing karaoke-style vox, complete with requisite open shirt and gold chain 🤣. Cheesy to say the least (though his voice wasn't too bad). Report
July 6, 20242 yr comment_938189 Attention (Corte Madera) shoppers! Rockin' out with the Tom Finch Group In the unlikely location of Corte Madera Town Center As part of their Summer Music Series, And Tom Finch's busy schedule. Rock On, Tom. Edited July 6, 20242 yr by Grahame Report
July 13, 20242 yr comment_938721 A quick soundcheck at the Tam Valley Community center And the Fog City Swampers are Rock 'n Rollin' Getting members of the Tam Valley Community up on their feet. Great Backdrop to the venue. And everybody gets a free backstage pass! Report
August 8, 20242 yr comment_940933 Tennessee Shines last night Ismay https://archive.org/details/ismay-20240807 Sarah Shook & The Disarmers https://archive.org/details/sarahshook20240807 Dylan LeBlanc https://archive.org/details/dylan-leblanc-20240807 Report
August 10, 20242 yr comment_941019 How you doin' San Rafael! Neon Velvet is getting the crowd dancing under the lights, downtown Edited August 10, 20242 yr by Grahame Report
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