Larry Campbell is magical
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Larry and Theresa played a intimate club in Kennett Square PA last night (The Flash), maybe 100 people in attendance (and that was a sell out). I was once again amazed at his ability to completely live in the musical moment, he gets into a zone where the music is just flowing through him and the joy is palpable. My wife calls him "Smiling Larry". The two of them provide soaring harmonies that can be both strong and tender and his touch on guitar is draw dropping in its complexity and technique. Lots of material from their two albums, a few old covers (including a "Samson & Delilah" that brought down the house), a beautiful version of "Blind Mary" from his solo instrumental album (Rooftops), a barn burning "Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning"(see Theresa below), just a fantastic night of music. Lots of stories about life with Levon and Dylan as well as many others (is there anyone he doesn't know?) and an introduction to two members of the Dixie Hummingbirds who were in the audience. These two are coming up on 30 years of marriage and their love for each other shines off the stage, watching him play as he watches her sing is to see love in it's purest form. Great musicians live their music and these two have spent a lifetime doing it, truly inspirational and everything that you go to see live music for.
A few (poor) shots.....
And a clip of "Blind Mary" from his album....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKP9l0bP6uk
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Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Imagine
Awesome, Thom. Thanks for the
Awesome, Thom. Thanks for the report and pics. I love Larry, anmd really wish I could see him soon.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: An organ grinder’s tune
nice write-up thom. they seem
nice write-up thom. they seem to be a very happy couple.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: long live the dead
Nice!
Nice!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Jack Fate
I agree with you Thom and
I agree with you Thom and this is a nice write up! I have been such a fan for many years. Larry is a one of a kind musician who thrills always. My favorites being the Dylan years.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Ausonius
I also think that he is one
I also think that he is one of those special musicians that always bring out the best of those that he shares the stage with, a special and rare talent that few musicians seem to possess. Musical generosity at its best. I saw him play a gig with David Bromberg (who we were hoping would show last night, he lives less than ten miles from Kennett Square) a few years ago. It was by a wide mile the best set I'd seen David play in 40 years and I'm convinced that it was because Larry was on that stage with him. Same when they both played with electric Hot Tuna at the Capital about four years ago. Larry's joy is infectious and just radiates out from the stage.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Strangha
Much agreed, Thom. Larry and
Much agreed, Thom. Larry and Teresa are something special. Glad you had the pleasure again.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Jack Fate
He absolutely thrills all of
He absolutely thrills all of the legends he plays with and helps to bring them to new heights. I really think that his time with Dylan playing with Charlie Sexton, really gave Bob and Tony the greatest confidence on the songs they had seen or heard yet and that then came through night after night with amazing vocal deliveries through the Time Out Of Mind and Love and Theft Years.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: _________
Larry Is Phenominal ! What
Larry Is Phenominal ! What i Would Do To Hear This
THIS Merle Haggard Song - Sing Me Back Home
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Larry Campbell Strings
Barry Sless Pedal Steel
Phil Lesh Bass
John Molo Drums
Joan Osborne or Nicki Bluhm Vocals
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Markd (not MarkD)
Taking the Q out of the
Taking the Q out of the discussion......
Larry playing with P&F were top notch. Really miss him having him Phil's rotation. If it twas him vs. Jimmy Herring (I do like Jimmy, but...) at upcoming Cap shows, I would attend.
He and Teresa are playing in Auburn, NY on 11/10. Hoping to make it!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: ogkb
thom is pure trash. he
thom is pure trash. he supports while nationalism and rapists. thom is also a bitch and can never answer any questions about why he supports such evil. his daughter must be totally fucked in the head and by the now the wife is fully controlled and takes many pharmaceuticals to combat her depressed life.
as long as you post here, mother fucker, i’ll be trashing up your threads.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Def. High
So because you don't like his
So because you don't like his politics you trash his wife and daughter?
Uncool, and contrary to the rules here.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: ogkb
lol, rules.
lol, rules.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Old Fart Message Board
Larry not my favorite
Larry not my favorite guitarist but I’ve always respected his musicianship and ability to play around and with others in a group of live performers. Have enjoyed Larry for the most part except when I saw him having to drag Phil’s kids along a couple times. Don’t think I could handle an entire night of Theresa’s singing but glad you enjoyed.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Ausonius
Thanks Pyramid, love you as
Thanks Pyramid, love you as well!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Hitchhiker awaiting "true call"
Melting down, straight fire
Melting down, straight fire
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: dj_easy_wind
https://youtu.be/2igI6apAHIY
https://youtu.be/2igI6apAHIY
...
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Zzzzzz
Good lord pyramid. too much
Good lord pyramid. too much.
I actually appreciate Thom for his different views and perspectives. Probbaly more than most here. While I may disagree with it, if anything I wish there was more discussion and less hit and run. Makes me think it's mostly bait for people like pyramid.
Re: Larry. Talented guy but he's never moved me.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Vt Crow
He added depth to any lineup
I thought he added depth to any lineup with his pedal steel, fiddle and his ability to play solid electric that allowed others to shine and at times himself.
This Other one>”lead In” highlights the magic of Larry’s sound.
https://archive.org/details/pf2006-02-12_dsbd/pf2006-02-12_dsbd_d2t05.flac
The last two minutes goes from a typical TOO melter transitioning into music I could imagine was being played at an 1800’s formal ball. The weird and beautiful little space between exploration that I love from Phil, and use to make his sound so fun.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sweetbreath4life
"You can lead a horse to
"You can lead a horse to water.."
Or, in Thom's case, a horse's ass
All the musicians that you love think you're an asshole
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Philzone Refugee
OKGB compared to Smilin' Bill
OKGB compared to Smilin' Bill is as Dr. Jekyll is to Mr. Hyde.
Remember when you were funny, and not such an insufferable grouch?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sycamore Slough
Always Enjoyed LC with the
Always Enjoyed LC with the various ensembles over the years. He definitely sparkled with Bob Dylan back in 1994. I forget if he was still on board when there were co - Dylan - Phil tours 1999 early 2000's, but I forget.
As for Thom, I wish people would confine their soap - opera stuff to the 'Politics' folder, but I can't blame him for expressing his views.
However, I'm pretty sure it was him who I ran into at the "Gays for Pagan Reagan" rally over at the local Mosque the other night.
We had a peaceful argument over the last morsel of Baby Seal sashimi, and then jammed "US Blues" on Kazoo & Jews Harp.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Localcountyline
He didn't join Dylan until
He didn't join Dylan until 1997.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Ausonius
It's amazing to learn that
It's amazing to learn that folks like Sweetbreath know so much about what famous musicians think of me! Keep it coming and thanks!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: ogkb
too trashy? i’m just a
too trashy? i’m just a garbage zoner anyways.
https://www.currentaffairs.org/2018/09/how-we-know-kavanaugh-is-lying
and one more from today:
https://twitter.com/talalnansari/status/1046792225173196801?s=21
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sycamore Slough
Local,
Local,
I stand corrected, and apologize for my dumbfuck comment.
Although I did see "Never-Ending Tour" w/ Bob, Larry & Phil in the '99 to 200x era, the Hult Center shows were in May 1995. That one, and the night before at Hult Center. Now, I thought LC was the Guitarist, but someone tell me who actually was, at that time in 1995.
Apologies for my senile recollections, but they were Awesome Dylan shows. Went on the first night and then dragged my Girlfriend there for the second, insisting that the (then-current) lineup was just amazing.
https://www.bobdylan.com/date/1995-05-31-hult-center-performing-arts/
"...MAY 31, 1995
Eugene, OR
The Hult Center For The Performing Arts
SET LIST
Crash On The Levee (Down In The Flood)
Senor (Tales Of Yankee Power)
All Along The Watchtower
Under The Red Sky
Positively 4th Street
Silvio
Mr. Tambourine Man
Gates Of Eden
Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right
Seeing The Real You At Last
Shelter From The Storm
Obviously Five Believers
Like A Rolling Stone
My Back Pages
Rainy Day Women #12 & 35
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Localcountyline
John Jackson was on guitar
John Jackson was on guitar then.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Old Fart Message Board
I actually appreciate Thom
I actually appreciate Thom for his different views and perspectives>>>>>
Lol
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Dan
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This looks like a fun night with Larry.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: W. Claude Dukenfield
Wow, that does look good!
Wow, that does look good!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Strangha
Larry also added greatly to
Larry also added greatly to the memorable 10-20-07 Glens Falls Phil show with Trey.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Imagine
I was just listening to Larry
I was just listening to Larry duet Tomorrow Is A Long Time with Bob from September 27, 2000 and it's just great. It was great live and it still is. There's a crisp sb of this Ahoy, Rotterdam show. Sorry I can't offer it. Go find it. Highlights include the whole shoe, but Fourth Time Around was another big treat, with Larry on the bouzouki. Larry made that show. Love Charlie, but...
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Hitchhiker awaiting "true call"
>>>>>Re: Larry. Talented
>>>>>Re: Larry. Talented guy but he's never moved me
I feel the same way.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Bucky Badger
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Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Bucky Badger
oh wait
oh wait
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Bucky Badger
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Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Ausonius
We all need to be thinking
We all need to be thinking more like Timpane; it would be a better world.
People in more moved by Dead$Co. than Larry. It says so much.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Bucky Badger
While we are recommending who
While we are recommending who we should be thinking like, I’d like to say we should all be thinking less like Thom.
He’s a fan of President Trump. It says so much.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Lance minimum goad Newberry
I like Larry and I like Dead
I like Larry and I like Dead $ Co.
Obviously they are very different, but ultimately Larry is much more aligned with the Eagles than Dead & Co are.
And also Twisted Sister for that matter.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sweetbreath4life
I've run into quite a few
I've run into quite a few delusional "heads" in the scene that support President Schmuck and the Republican party.. While I understand that everyone is entitled to their opinion, it still blows my mind that these people can be so gung-ho about music and musicians that are diametrically in opposition to the views they espouse. A lot of the older musicians and heads have spent their entire lives fighting the Republican agenda. And then, there's Orange Cheeto himself. Motherf*cker would charge you $20 dollars for a balloon and then use the money to buy a ticket to scalp to another head for profit.
So many righteous Zoners in this thread coming to Thom's defense... lol He's doing just fine.. Great time to be alive if you're a racist piece of shit!
Long Live Larry Campbell!! A gentleman, scholar and a hell of an artist...
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Ausonius
Wow, strong letter to follow?
Wow, strong letter to follow?
Your self righteousness is a thing of beauty.
Did you ever consider that you would have made a perfect McCarthyite?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Thumbkinetic
Poor Thom.
Poor Thom.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Lance minimum goad Newberry
We are what we hate.
We are what we hate.