A Phil Lesh Thread; Asbury Park... (Warning: Phil Lesh Content)
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Sycamore Slough
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So there is a show with Phil & Family Band at Convention Hall in Asbury Park, Jerseyland next week. 10-26-17 I believe.
I will probably attend, although I'm not in posesssion of a ticket quite yet. I think the show is scheduled for 7 PM or 7:30.
Anyone who wants to meet up for Beer / Snack, how about Bond St. maybe between 4 PM and 6 PM. Or there is the Korean Taco place nearby.
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Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sycamore Slough
I realize it is a
I realize it is a controversial topic, not like peeing on the airplane.
But hey, it is "Phil Lesh at Convention Hall."
How many times does THAT happen every year ??
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: donster
Enjoyed the Hell out of the
Enjoyed the Hell out of the "industrial strength" P&F show at that place many years ago.
Have fun Stu
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Chuck511
Morning Stu. I'll be there. I
Morning Stu. I'll be there. I'm not sure on the pre-show situation yet as I may have to work a full day & might not get home until around 6. Definitely looking forward to this one & also Saturday night at the Count Basie for Dead on Live, which should be fun as well. I haven't seen them yet, but my buddy has & he grabbed me a ticket. Hope to see you there.
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North Korean Taco's or South
North Korean Taco's or South Korean Taco's?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sycamore Slough
I think the Korean Taco place
I think the Korean Taco place is actually run by Costa Rican people, but all those Asian-esque folks look alike to me.
All I care about is 'How's The Food ??'
Maybe it's called 'Mõgo' or similar. Cookman Avenue.
Either I'll catch up with you all there, or somewhere else.
https://eatmogo.com
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Fly
Shut up! How dare you talk
Shut up! How dare you talk about Phil.
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http://www.app.com/story
http://www.app.com/story/entertainment/music/2017/10/23/grateful-dad-phi...
"Phil Lesh last performed in Asbury Park in 2009 as a member of Furthur, and the Terrapin Family Band has been making waves in recent years with lively, lived-in performances of material strongly associated with the Grateful Dead family legacy."
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sycamore Slough
Enough about Mr. Lesh's
Enough about Mr. Lesh's contoversial stand about Chick Korea.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/mogo-korean-fusion-tacos-asbury-park-2
^There you can read biased reviews about "Mogo" Korean Taco place.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: skifurthur
I hope all those going to the
I hope all those going to the show tonight have a real good time.
Now, if I was down in Asbury Park for the show today and wasn't coming down just before the show, I would keep my ears and eyes open. Since the Preservation Jazz Hall Band loves Asbury Park and are good friends with photographer/harpist, Danny Clinch, if I was a betting man I would lay money that during the afternoon they will stop by the Transparent Clinch exhibit (free) at the Asbury Hotel. Since Danny has sat in with Phil Lesh before, you might be surprised as what unfolds. Maybe I should mention that the gallery has a stage and backline and all sorts of musical people have stopped by to play for free many times before, and even if they don't, it's worth checking out Clinch's photos.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Willie McD
Showtime says 6:30 anyone
Showtime says 6:30 anyone know if this is the time or the doors open time?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Keithk1
Ticket says doors 6:30. I'm
Ticket says doors 6:30. I'm assuming sometime between 7:30 and 8.
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Thanks
Thanks
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sycamore Slough
^^
^^
Thanks for the Clinch exhibit heads-up. I will likely check it out after Lunch. Really not far from the venue, 5th & Sunset.
So if anyone wants to have a Pint / Lunch, the unofficial Zoner meetup would be Mogo or Bond st. anywhere between 3:30 PM and 5:15 PM.
Call my cel if you like -- (609) 608 twenty-eight oh one. It gets texts also.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Jelly roll
Here now...8 showtime...doors
Here now...8 showtime...doors at 7 ....is what I was told by peeps working at the hall...
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: DRazzy
Hope to see some of you
Hope to see some of you tonight! Nice to have Phil in the backyard!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: New & Improved
Any local raw bars?
Any local raw bars?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sycamore Slough
nedb --
nedb --
As always, I'll stop by the Marina on the way and grab a Bushel of Fish heads, and you can partake of the Sashimi for free.
Just off the Dock, so fresh as can be.
The knives are sharp and I hosed off the cutting - board; bring your own Wasåbe.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Tim
Tacos + Phil = good times
Tacos + Phil = good times
10/26 has good vibes.....Miami 10/26/89......10/26/97 I got married
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Tim
oops 10/26/91 I married
oops 10/26/91 I married
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: onthehillside
Had no intention of going as
Had no intention of going as I feel that $80-100 is quite overpriced, but just took a look on Stubhub and picked one up for $25 including fees. That’s more like it, now I’m psyched.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Hitchhiker awaiting "true call"
Preservation Hall Jazz Band,
Preservation Hall Jazz Band, with Marcia Ball-"When the Saints Go Marching In"
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZG82QORnxU
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Stream: http://mixlr.com
Stream: http://mixlr.com/peter-urubshurow/
...then again, maybe not...
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Phil & the Terrapin Family
Phil & the Terrapin Family Band
Asbury Park Convention Hall
Thursday 10/26/17
1st set:
Big River (ak)
Reuben & Cerise (ak)
Friend Of The Devil (pl)
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This one's happening: http:/
This one's happening: http://mixlr.com/forgotten-space/
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Phil & the Terrapin Family
Phil & the Terrapin Family Band
Asbury Park Convention Hall
Thursday 10/26/17
1st set:
Big River (ak)
Rueben & Cerise (ak)
Friend Of The Devil (pl)
? (nb)
Ramble On Rose (ak)
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Phil & the Terrapin Family
Phil & the Terrapin Family Band
Asbury Park Convention Hall
Thursday 10/26/17
1st set:
Big River (ak)
Rueben & Cerise (ak)
Friend Of The Devil (pl)
? (nb)
Ramble On Rose (ak)
Girl From The North Country (ak)
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: long live the dead
Phil less sorry
sorry
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: long live the dead
Just hire a vocalist and at
Just hire a vocalist and at least get a grade b drummer
and replace Ghram w Brian while we're there
or ryan what the hell
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: eastcoastneil
wow hell of a show huh, ppl
wow hell of a show huh, ppl bailed the thread by 906pm?????
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: skifurthur
^
^
I think the lack of activity on the thread is more a product of the much fewer numbers that post here on VivaZone. Some people are more into enjoying the show than posting about it. I'm sure some reports will show up later today and they will go something like this:
Concert goer: I thought the band was playing well and I had a great night out.
Person who did not attend: This band sucks and I can't believe that Phil is touring with waitstaff. All real Deadheads wouldn't be caught dead, or alive, at the soulless money grab.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Keithk1
First set sound was hideous.
First set sound was hideous. As bad as I've ever heard. Second set was much better. Preservation Hall stuff was fun. Should have had them on stage all night.
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just a terrible band. nothing
just a terrible band. nothing else to say really.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Willie McD
Why is Ross James trying to
Why is Ross James trying to sing (he can't) and you have Niki standing next to him? Painful to hear him mumbling girl from the north country. Sound was very bad first set. You have this great horn setup and don't have them on stage more? Is be paying them by the tune?
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Set 1: Big River, Ruben &
Set 1: Big River, Ruben & Cerise, Friend of the Devil, To Rise You Fall, Ramble on Rose, Girl from North Country, West LA Fade a way, Scarlet Begonias.
Set 2: Jack Straw, Dear Mr Fantasy, St. Stephen->The Eleven->Dark Star verse 1-> Preservation Hall Jazz set (20-30 min long), Dark Star verse 2-> Help-Slip-Frank (with jazz band horns). Enc: Not Fade Away
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Eddie
This concert goer thought the
This concert goer thought the band played well. We had a fun night out.
The vocals will get a little better in New York when Rob replaces Jason. But I got the impression that Jason was key to keeping it all going. He's the second best player out there IMHO.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Spikenyc
I know I should not judge a
I know I should not judge a band just by watching their performances on youtube,
but after watching the vids from DC and Asbury, Im not so inclined to shell out $70-$100 for this band at the Cap or Brooklyn bowl.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Lucky Day
It's possible, easy actually
It's possible, easy actually to have a great time at a mediocre or bad show. But $70-100 to do it is a bit steep for me. I'm glad Phil has plenty of fans with way more money than I do.
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Yes, I would not mind if the
Yes, I would not mind if the ticket price was a little more reasonable, even if the band is not that great, i know I would still probably have a good time.
But the price to talent ratio for these gigs does not add up for me, even with Phil.
The shows at TXR make more sense, to see Phil play with multiple musicians in a great intimate venue for around $35, sounds a lot more appealing.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sycamore Slough
Interesting night in AP. I
Interesting night in AP. I started the evening with some Thai Chile wings at Bond St. and a pint of Sierra. Thought about Korean tacos, but I was full after the Wings (Delicious). On to my favorite free parking Zone on Sunset near the Canal, and I couldn't believe my eyes !! Those free spots are now painted w/ numbers or 'permit only' stencils. So I had to go all the way up to Sunset & Grand for a spot.
Stopped in Asbury Hotel (it's right there) and found the Clinch exhibit. All sorts of rock people are on the walls. Go visit if you're able. As Mr. Skif mentioned, there's a stage with a nice collection of vintage & modern Amps. So I thought I'd go find a ticket for the show and walked over to WonderBar. Did not see anyone I knew in there, no luck with extras on the patio, bar was packed. Went over to the Convention Hall block, wooked around for extra tixx, checked out the Box office. While I'm waiting in line the wook in front cleverly stole the event poster from the display on the wall.
Wish I had thought of that ! Another fellow was picking up his will-call so I asked what the selling price was at the Box Office. I noticed he had a photo pass as well; it turned out to be Bob Minkin the photographer. His tixx were Free ! Not much of a Shakedown going on outside Convention Center. A guy vending large wooden carvings (SYF-themed) had his pet Wolf / Malamute dog which looks like mine, marking wise. I forgot to ask him if he feeds Dog Food or has to go with the Wolf diet. Anyway, I did not see too many extras around, so when I found a cheap GA floor, I grabbed it rather than lurk around in the chilly weather any longer.
So next to the venue entrance is 'Anchors Bend' bar / restaurant which is on the Northeast side of the building. I sat there with a couple of ladies and had a Pint of Anchor Steam, and we looked at each other's Dog pictures on our tele-devices. They hadn't been in there since Furthur way back when. People actually were standing in line waiting for the doors to open, in order to get right up on the rail. We sat comfortably and sipped our beverages until it was time.
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And the music was........?
And the music was........?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Fly
Sounds like you had Phun Stu.
Sounds like you had Phun Stu. Good on ya. Got a 20 dollar ticky me own self. I don't see me making it to TXR soon and Phil is coming to me so I'll just focus of Phil's playing and hang with friends. Don't know the best taco places in town though.
GRRRRRR woof woof woof
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sycamore Slough
Musically, I wasn't
Musically, I wasn't disappointed, but rather pleasantly surprised, walking in without high expectations.
I think that the PFB / Preservation Hall horn section combo is one of the freshest & most exploratory ensembles Phil's put together in a while. Sound-wise, I was a few rows off the rail near the left speaker array for some of the first set, and moved to a sweet spot between the SBD and stage (under the disco ball). Thought it sounded better there. End of First set they seemed to get sonically dialed-in.
More novel was the after-show jam at the 'Transparent Clinch' gallery a block or two away.
http://www.greatjerseymusic.com/Pages/Stringbean.aspx
This guy Ken Sorensen, who plays a whole bunch in AP and all over, was on his '58 Gretch hollowbody and played great. He had a Drummer and Bassist. Not a big crowd there, but the music was really fine, and the gallery is a comfortable space with designer furniture to relax upon. They had Yeti coolers with various Beer and soft drinks, and plenty of good Spanish Wine. I had a soda, which was sad, but hey, long drive home.
Danny Clinch joined on Harmonica for several tunes, and later the Trumpet player from Pres. Hall. Also that dude Ross James. I stayed until about 2:30 AM enjoying the Music and cushy atmosphere. Branden Lewis is the trumpet guy, and he is the youngest member of PH Jazz Band. Very personable fellow, I got to chat with him a while regarding the current Tour collaboration and their take on being the Horn Section during Weird spacey Jams.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sycamore Slough
One thing about the Venue;
One thing about the Venue;
They don't have a lot of restrooms. One upstairs, one downstairs, resulting in a long line. Went for a pee break beginning of 'West LA' and didn't make it back until mid 'Scarlet Begonias'.
They have plenty of Beer and cocktail stands, so they ought to work on the restroom scene.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Chuck511
I had a great time last night
I had a great time last night. I enjoyed the music & the band. While the second set was the better of the 2 for me, Reuben & Cherise was always one of my favorite Jerry songs & I enjoyed the version. I would definitely have liked some more music with Preservation Hall because they were great. I didn’t pay for my ticket, so that may have made it a little easier, but all in all a good time. I also ran into a lot of old friends from my town (Jackson), including 3 I haven’t seen in over 10 years.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: eastcoastneil
thanx zone, that was what i
thanx zone, that was what i was looking for!! see yall at the CAP!!!
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Also, took these on the
Also, took these on the boardwalk while waiting for dinner at Pop’s Garage.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sycamore Slough
As far as my opinions about
As far as my opinions about Family Band or their musical performance, I enjoyed it all pretty well. Go out to archive.org and listen to a recording, then form your own opinion. The Horn section adds a nice, unique element to the mix. Like always, it would be nice if they all practiced together a few days before going out on Tour. I really liked the after-show Jam, with a much more intimate and comfortable scene, beautiful People, and Comfy couch. That all added a nice balance to the 'Main Event'.
At points in this sequence: ...Dear Mr Fantasy, St. Stephen->The Eleven->... there were some bizarre, out-there, spacey Jams. The Brass section was on stage and trying hard to add their musical commentary, but it was obvious they were asking themselves "WTF key signature is this supposed to be in; maybe Phil should write up some Charts for us..."
The real nice feature of this show was the ease in getting there. A simple 35 - mile drive each way lacking in the Bad ones like Parkway, Turnpike or GWB. Once you're in Asbury, there are lots of spots for Food, Beer, or other Music. Also it's a Dog-Friendly town to the extreme, although he probably would not like sitting for three hours in Convention Hall. But the venue is right there on the Beach, and it's a weird old structure with all sorts of architectural detail to stare at. The actual CH 'theatre' is visually ugly; they didn't spend a lot of time dressing it up. 'Paramount Theatre' in same building is smaller, prettier.
Also, a Kool thing is that I never drove over there thinking that I'd meet Ross James, Bob Minkin, Branden Lewis, and Danny Clinch in some art & furniture Gallery. Oh, and I saw the Rainbow too
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Glad to hear that those who
Glad to hear that those who went had a good time with some good music.
DS ~ The Transparent Clinch gallery is a great place to see music and hang. I admit that I've seen the sun come up with some of those late night jams. One of the things that makes those sessions so fun is that you can sometimes end up seeing great local talent and all of a sudden you look up and have Gary Clark Jr or Eddie Vedder decide to play for a few hours. I also agree that the couches are comfy.
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from*a*Seattle*taper*buddy*who*was*at*show
#brokenspacebar
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First set was a muddled mess,
First set was a muddled mess, Phil was booming over everyone else through the first few songs, the guitars came up in the mix by FOTD and the vocals followed.
It was a disappointing set. The second started out much better but I was not prepared for a 20 min set by an opening act to pop up in the middle.
The place had cleared out by the encore and I was walking out as fearless leader did the intros and thank yous
If only i could have unloaded my Camden tix....