Phish — New York, NY (12/31/1997)
December 31, 2008
12/31/97 Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Set I: Emotional Rescue, Ya Mar, My Sweet One, Beauty of my Dreams, Wolfman’s Brother, Limb By Limb, The Horse> Silent in the Morning, The Sloth, Fire
Set II: Timber, Mike’s Song, Piper> When the Circus Comes to Town> Roses are Free, Weekapaug Groove
Set III: Also Sprach Zarathustra> Tweezer> Maze> Prince Caspian> Loving Cup
Encore: New York New York> Tweezer Reprise
Umphrey’s McGee — “Hajimemashitite” from 12/29/08
December 30, 2008
Great footage here of one of our favorite UM songs. Check it out:
Last night’s setlist:
12/29/08 Auditorium Theatre, Chicago, IL
Set I: Slacker> Dump City> Slacker> Dump City, 2×2> Jimmy Stewart> 2×2, Resolution1, Intentions Clear1, Hoochie Coochie Man1 2> She’s Nineteen Years Old1 2, Damn Right I’ve Got the Blues1 2
Set II: Plunger> The Bottom Half3> Plunger> The Bottom Half, Gulf Stream> KaBump1, Hajimemashite
Encore: Mulche’s Odyssey, Scenes from an Italian Resturaunt1 4
1 Jeff Coffin (Saxophone)
2 Buddy Guy (Guitar & Vocals)
3 ‘The Triple Wide’ teases
4 Last Played 12/31/2002 (798 Shows
Umphrey’s McGee — Cavorting with Buddy Guy
December 30, 2008
From Jambands.com:
Last night, Umphrey’s McGee opened up its three night New Year’s Eve run and welcomed a local guitar legend to the stage. At the close of the band’s first set, the group brought out Buddy Guy, who has been synonymous with Chicago’s electric blues since the late 1950s. Guy sat in for “Hoochie Coochie Man,” “She’s Only 19″ and “Damn Right I’ve Got the Blues.” In addition, as we reported yesterday, Jeff Coffin also was on hand and contributed to a number of songs, including: “Resolution,” “Intentions Clear” a second set “Jimmy Stewart” and the evening’s encore, a take on Billy Joel’s “Scenes From an Italian Restaurant” (which the band last covered on New Year’s Eve 2002). Tonight, Umphrey’s will return to the Auditorium Theatre.
Merle Saunders sues Jerry Garcia?
December 30, 2008
We hate to get all TMZ on ya, but apparently the estate of Merle Saunders is suing the estate of Jerry Garcia for unpaid royalties stemming from the 2004 archival Garcia/Saunders release., Keystone Berkeley. Garcia died in ’95 and Saunders died a few months back in ’08, but we’re pretty certain that neither would be too thrilled with this turn of events.
11 Years Ago Today…
December 30, 2008
Phish played their legendary 12/30/1997 show at Madison Square Garden. Folks, if you don’t have this show, you are truly missing out. This show is easily in my personal top ten and is available here for download. Check the sickness:
12/30/97 Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Set I: Sneaking Sally Through the Alley1> Taste, Water in the Sky, Punch You in the Eye, Stash, Chalkdust Torture, A Day in the Life
Set II: AC/DC Bag> McGrupp and the Watchful Hosemasters, Harpua> I’m Gonna Be2> Harpua> Izabella> Harry Hood, My Soul, Sleeping Monkey, Guyute
Encore: Carini> Black-Eyed Katy> Sneaking Sally Through the Alley1, Frankenstein
1 Not played since 5/28/89
2 Proclaimers cover;With Tom Marshall on vocals
I wonder who wrote the curfew penalty check.
Talking Heads — Las Vegas, NV (9/29/1979)
December 30, 2008
Intro
Artists Only
Stay Hungry
Cities
Paper
Mind
Heaven
Electric Guitar
Air
New Feeling
Building On Fire
Found A job
Psycho Killer
Life During Wartime
Take Me To The River
New Years Eve ’08 Concert Guide
December 30, 2008
Hidden Track has compiled a comprehensive guide to shows for ’08′s last hurrah.
My Morning Jacket — Jambase.com’s band of the year
December 29, 2008
After touring the US, playing marathon show after marathon show and releasing Evil Urges, My Morning Jacket has been named “Band Of The Year” by Jambase.com.
“Music to me is really spiritual. In my brain, music is kind of everything. Music is the glue that holds life together,” says bandleader Jim James. “I’ve always been the kind of person that really believes in God or some kind of force, some kind of spirit, but I’ve never been able to put a name on it. So, to me, the most transcendental, beautifully religious moments I’ve ever had have been either listening to music with some close friends or playing music.”(more…)
Funny Monday — Death Star Invasion
December 29, 2008
Whether you are a fan of Star Wars or not, this is kind of funny/interesting:
R.I.P. — Delaney Bramlett (1939-2008)
December 29, 2008
Sadly, Delaney Bramlett passed on Saturday after complications from gall bladder surgery. A songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Delaney was chiefly known for his partnership with his former wife, Bonnie Bramlett as Delaney And Bonnie. Opening for Clapton/Winwood supergroup, Blind Faith in 1969, Bramlett formed a unique mentorship with a “disenchanted with being a rock star” Eric Clapton, ultimately touring with Clapton in ’69-’70. Penning the early classic Clapton recording, “Let It Rain”, Bramlett’s folksy approach to writing and recording reflected his Mississippi upbringing. Here he is with Bonnie, Dave Mason of Traffic and Eric Clapton, performing “Poor Elijah” from 1969:
