ECZJ opening for BMFS @Bethel

You are on it sista!

Thanks

Anyone know how I can get a Pair of 2 Day Passes to BMFS??? I got a camping pass , but no Tix...

Dj might be able to help , waiting on some info of my mom's burial in Arlington.. doge budget cuts have expanded the process 2  years, still waiting for the date, its going to be between then and Ionia..  Ill keep you  in mind and let you know asap

fucksake, Tommy

):

just be here, please

also, as someone a mere 5ish(?) hours away, can schlep/carry/etc for incoming folks from elsewhere

LLO please cross post to phriends fb page!

i hope this gets big, with the oldest of OG Us up to current lurkers, making fun, frolic, music, and those memories that are so fucken precious

((((((((((((((((((((((GaryFish))))))))))))))))))

y'all, if you've never jammed with zoners

be like gittmo

(((((((((((((((((((((((((GTTS))))))))))))))))))))))))

(((((((((((((((((((((((((SZM)))))))))))))))))))))))))

Will be there with my wife,daughter and future Son in Law and some old phriends all car camping in the Historic Camping car camping sites -  we will be in lot # D 81...cannot wait to meet up in 3D and see what shennanies ensue...

I'll be there, flying solo 

Daydream has been cajoled into a 50/50

ditto J-Ro re: notification

also, if ur og enuff: purplehaines

fyi, the above 2 are formerly known as

((((bert&ernie)))))

likewise Althea & Peglet !!!

I'm out

Best wishes to all attending!

((((Zone))))

Julie McCoy makes everything right

#shrug

sooo. toying with this idea, flying from lyon to Dublin to Newark.arriving late thursday night ,staying at a hotel near Liberty international Newark airport, I'll be lookin for a ride up to the shoes..on Friday anybody passin through Jersey?

attending  Billy shows with family - including my daughter who will be 8.5 mos pregnant

would LOVE an ECZJ gathering another time - as my Karma remains in need of repair from the Forrest Hills P&F show.

I was the shy guy at the bar watching posts from the Zone in Forrest Hills

tommy, thought it wasn't possible with your december trip

there's a reasonable chance i'll still be in dirty jerz and could designate drive you 

lol nod

watching is so much easier, and occasionally way more fun (;

Jill I'm a bit of a warlock...we'll see And that would be awesome! Was so close to pull the trigger I'll keep you posted

just a bit?

"just a bit?,"  yes, mom told me to keep dat chit underground.

Ps  I'll go if merriweather goes

it's her high season of work, alas

still..................

Maybe we can get Goose to play.. they're from Norwalk...

are they?

Might have a project 17miles away,   Trying to schedule it right around the shows so I can hit it.   Fingers crossed!!!

Ruh row...

So as I was saying...

Llollo, best I can do! Have a 17 hr Travel day and think an airport hotel in Jersey will be very much appreciated before A weekend of BMFS..AT WOODSTOCK  

ECZJ Billy Bethel 

1.Llollo

2.Beth

3.deadtothecore2

4.chinarider....

5. fishcane

Heard Billy wants to play Cumberland Bues for Jerrs Bday

I'm in - just gotta find me some tickets.     

Think I have a pair of Friday's.. extra could probably trade one for a sat and you take the other One

ZANG  heads up

I may be bowing out so will possibly have a couple 2 day passes 

Thanks fellas.  

Just looking for two Saturday tickets. Should have clarified.

Tommy - I'm not sure folks are trading Friday for Sat but I haven't done any research.   

Fish I might be interested if you got decent seats as they might be cheaper than the HUB.   I think it's $175 or so for lawn.   Bummed you are not going.  

I will except Cumberland Blues or all of live dead or just Billy playing Billy.        

ZANG  heads up

cashortrade will mosdef have tix closer to shows

Thanks.   I'm pretty impatient about these things but that's good insight.  Let's see how long I can wait  :)

Also any insight to seats to avoid would be good.  I'm assuming I want seats with summer storms etc.   More willing to splurge as I get older and see fewer shows.  

I'm going to have at least one 2 day pass available for sale, possibly 2. If anyone here is looking still 

Fish - still intrigued.   Let me know if you want to coord offzone.   I'm about to pull the trigger on another pair but will wait a few days if you think you might have two.

Ok I'll sort out whether anyone in my crew is going to hit these shows and let you know if I have one of 2. I'm def dropping out. 

Awe fishcane,  yoùll be missed, ohh and I m bringing no tarrif Champagne

Bummer, fish

Have we ever met in 3d?

(Thinking not)

llo, methinks you need a fresh thread, girlfriend!

lol

WOODSTOCKMFSTRINGS

Getting close I for one can't wait 

I was miracled 2 tickets for the sold out Aug 1st show!!!!!    See you Freaks there!!! 

^^ you can get into PA coming from White plains/CT on I84 West bound - you can slip into PA @ the NY/NJ/PA border and then highly scenic route ( Rt 6 /The Hawks Nest Lookout ) up to Bethel and peacefully avoid the clusterfuck that is Rt 17 into Bethel.

 LLOLLO, the edit link is no longer there because it's not working. Sorry.

Did you'll just hear that Fenway banter and take me out to the ballpark? Yeah it's 420 here..am..amen

The Rock and Roll Playhouse: Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash

http://www.bethelwoodscenter.org/programs/kids/family-concert-series

Probably too early for me but might be fun and I wouldn't be surprised if Billy showed up.  

Any thoughts on parking.  I didn't by a pass or anything and coming in Saturday.   Never been.   Does it get backed up - need to aim for a specific lot?    I need your opinions :)

Parking is FREE...you can try and roll in on 17 but they will shunt you to whichever lot they want. The walk isnt too bad and, again,  parking is FREE

Awesome.  Thanks Mike. 

Ready  get set go

Funny story,  I just ordered 250 stickers should be delivered to my hotel at Newark. 

they have announced all sorts of music, activities, and fun shit to do all weekend...

we cant get there Thursday night - my kid says that there is an activities schedule posted on IG, but i dont have the socials

Yoga classes - music circles, disc golf tourney, tie dies, arts and crafts

Have 1 friday pavillon seat looking to trade for Sat seat

If anybody goes to Bethel and sees this guy, please give him a BIG hug. He's Nick Ercoline. He and his wife Bobbi, just two of the sweetest people you'll ever meet, were the couple on the front of the Woodstock album and they came out to southern Utah to speak at a celebration of Woodstock for the Bicknell (pop. 200) International Film Festival. He and Bobbi were traveling ambassadors for the History Assoc at Bethel. 

Sadly, Bobbi passed from cancer a couple of years ago, Such a sweet woman. 

https://www.bethelwoodscenter.org/camping/disc-golf

Our course was designed by 2013 US Champion professional disc golfer Steve Brinster. Brinster is in the NJ and NY Disc Gold Halls of Fame and has amassed over 100 wins over a 25+ year career. He has designed 17 courses throughout the mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. 

Zonner checklist 

Hammock 

Frisbee Disc

Visa card

Rain gear

Téléphone with tickets

Shorts

Swim trunks 

4x4 sandals

Toothbrush 

What did I forget?

I know it's on the list but... Don't forget Rain Gear... looks to dry out by game day but it's gonna be a wet week and that area is a magnet for afternoon storms 

extra socks and grungies

Good timing for your trips Llollo and Tommy.  A little rain is better than the wildfire smoke engulfing Oregon and Southern France.  Best wishes to you and all attending Zoners for a fun-filled weekend with some great music!

We're trained professionals... Dis job will be done right, Thanks Dave hope to see you someday soon.visit your store,maybye next summer

Lol minés big 

Those are great, fiscane! 

*but it should say 2 days of STRANGS ;p

No, I won't be at the shows, unfortunately. I may come for the day on Fri to unload my pass but will be home in time for the stream. Stickers are not my design but thought clever idea so shared

booooo

Some nearby towns are predicting as much as 10" and flash flooding leading up to this event.   Even if it's dry for the two days, I would imagine the ground is going to be pretty wet.  

Need to order Ll bean duck boots 

Beaverkill River was at 18000 cfs yesterday. It was 200 a few days ago 

THANKS LLOLLO TOM JUST CONTACTES ME THE UNIVERSE IS AWESOME Frisbee golf yes brunch  yes.perfect weekend over the pond

Camping ummm...ohh and two BMFS SHOES

Everyone please check your travel route plans and adjust if necessary, there has been some localized but catastrophic flooding in several areas around the venue, and greater Catskill area.. with a bit more rain coming. I think rains have been minimal at the venue so should be ok once on site but be prepared to adjust arrival plans 

^^^^^^^^The storms the last few weeks and today have been unbelievable, Rain, Hail, winds, tornado's and just really weird hard hitting storms,We have been hit pretty hard since 4th of July. Bethel is north west of me and they've been also hit hard weather wise. Be safe HAVE FUN, and I hope to see some of you freaks on Saturday!!!!!,   there is a big storm possibly on Sunday... Prepare Kids... Nobody gets left for Dead.... LOL

 Coyotte~

Coincidentally Mill Town Flood set for debut on Fri....

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CMmv6S24i/?mibextid=wwXIfr

I suspect Billy will have some fitting version of a water song, Charlie Patton's High Water? Doc's Deep River Blues? Didn't It Rain by Jake Blount? Stanley Brothers The Story of the Flood. When The Levee Breaks - Memphis Minnie, A Flood on Our Hands by Joe Ely, Five Feet High and Rising by Johnny Cash. So many others. Sure hope y'all get lucky and dodge the drops.

MAKE MEMORIES, new friends and take photos! 

Billy admires Tony Rice.  Tony's song "Galveston Flood" would be a great addition to his repertoire:

https://youtu.be/8Gdz6M2b8ks?si=EqnbpwdGMGDa-qAT

Really glad you'll be making it Tommy !!!

Safe Travels and Cheers

(:

<3

Looks like I'll have one 2 day lawn pass if anyone still needs one 

[email protected]

> take photos!

^ This. And post them too.

Have fun freaks.

Freak fair dress rehearsal 

This thread is a wonderful reminder of the meet-up threads in the past when Phil was touring. East coast, west coast, the magic and anticipation of a Zonerr meet up is fun to watch! Party on, Garth! 

Have big fun, friends.

Glad you made it!  Sounds like quite the experience already and can't wait to hear all about it (especially getting stuck driving the RV). Have fun, stay safe, and post pictures.

Weekend update

Jane you ignorent slut

Oops sorry. Fafa and Tommy are in Jersey wil be heading up in the mornin

It's gonna be a bright bright bright sunshine day  see yall up there in the early merchandising line?

>>>>I suspect Billy will have some fitting version of a water song,

Taking Water seems a likely opener

Wish I was going tonight but I'll see you freaks tomorrow

Showed up early to try to unload ticket. It's already a zoo for the vendor lot but staff is here moving people in so that's a good sign 

FYI the bethel museum is not doing a Hatch print for this show 

Sold my remaining ticket in the vendor lot so I'm out of here... enjoy the weekend everyone! 

i am endevoring to push my group to get the fuck up - i have been up since 630, did a bunch of shit ( literally helped a neighbor move furniture between 7-830, THEN i walked the dog ) and am now FREAKING FUCKING READY TO ROLL and they just aint so, i'll spin another fatty, have another coffee and just chill 'cause i aint letting them bum me out - 

SEE you phreaks soon, 

OH, i'l lbe the gray haired dude with a pony tail and a Jerry shirt, you cant miss me 

Llollo, it sounds pretty awesome! Is the camping scene similar to OCF? Are the campground hosts putting on the brunch or is that the zoner contingent? Either way, what a great adventure you're having! Enjoy the shoe!

Mill Town Flood:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrP_NCLaboE

Welcome to  Beautiful Hudson Valley!!!!!   Enjoy this Awesome Weather!!!   See ya Tomorrow....

Coyotte~

American Roots Music exhibit A.

Who's the accompanying female vocalist?

 Lindsay Lou

https://www.jambase.com/article/billy-strings-new-song-mill-town-flood

This is what I was thinking, hoping for, something fresh, inspired.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?src=Linkfire&lId=80ab1f28-9b99-4e08-a135-5cf58a48fb4f&cId=d3d58fd7-4c47-11e6-9fd0-066c3e7a8751&v=LrP_NCLaboE&feature=youtu.be

https://archive.org/details/billystrings2026-07-31

Sorry to miss you freaks.

My son & his sweetheart have a due date of Tuesday, so I cant frolic. Enjoyed the shoe!

I'll go ahead and predict Summertime for tonight. A nod to Janis' set at Woodstock, and they already know how to play it :) Have fun, freaky goats 

Last night, I was at the back of the reserved seats near the center.  I thought the sound was great!

The wave of applause at the end of Warsgasm was like the response to a great China Cat --> Rider.  

Billy could do a "I'm not touching you, GD teat" Mama Tried also, as it was also performed at Woodstock by the usual suspects we Love. Shady Grove would be my INTY call for a Jerry nod. Or he could just play Thunder for a Hunter adjacent to Jerry tune that I also love very much

I'm thinking Deal 

Not a bad call, C-R. I love Billys slightly differenty version of Deal 

Billy and Royal have been dropping significant Woodstock Easter eggs today so Who Knows maybe they'll do Can't Explain and a load of Jimi :D

Arabia for Jerry Day!

Ken, that is great !  He did Arabia at last Halloween show in Balti....blew my mind  !  It was a 25 song set list. We already have our tics for this Halloween ;)

22 minute Arabia to close set one, Rosa Lee McFall opening set two

Teasefest in the jams tonight, hearing some nuggets 

loved the shows, some great nuggets sprinkled throughout! 

...

.Sticker fit perfectly over my Saab emblem.

Fun sure is Fun! great seeing some of you Llollo missed you and Marc my phone us sim card wasn't working well Fafa is an awesome guy picked me up at Newark just dropped me off at JFK.shared his glamping tent the admi'nshould let him back on

I feel like there were more teases and fakeouts than noted on this list but it was hard to keep track of the ones I caught let alone list them all. Definitely "Use Me" and "Purple Haze" others kind of subjective to the ears listening for them. Last night's show is getting a relisten as soon as Andy posts up the soundboard to nugs. Set list and notes below written by Killy Nichellin. All props and credit go to him.

Billy Strings

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Bethel, NY

8/1/26

8:00pm

Set 1

(8:04)

Hello City Limits

Happy Hollow

Pyramid Country>

Secrets

Doin' Things Right (1)

Everything's the Same (2)

Arabia (3)

(9:15)

Set 2

(9:40)

Rosa Lee McFall (4)

Night Fishing

Long Forgotten Dream

Fireline>

Ice Bridges

Make Me a Pallet on Your Floor

Love Like Me

Broken Doe

Hollow Heart>

Love or Confusion

So Many Miles

Nights in White Satin

Turmoil and Tinfoil (5)

(11:01)

(1) Who Knows (Jimi Hendrix) tease

(2) this heart of mine fakeout intro

(3) second time played

(4) LTP 8/9/22

(5) Izabella (Jimi Hendrix) tease

Notes

Today is Jerry Garcia's birthday (he would be 84 today) and marks the first day of the "Days Between," a symbolic time encompassing the cycle of life beginning on August 1st for jerry's birthday and ending on August 9th with the anniversary of his death. Let us all remember that life is fleeting, and to make the most of our time with each other

Arabia, a rarely covered song in general written by Jerry Garcia and David Grisman feels like a beatuful way to honor jerry's birthday. The song is long and cyclical with what feel like endings and beginnings folded into its center, a theme that resonates for days between.

At the beginning of set 2 (while burning what looks like Palo Santo wood) billy tells a story about exploring the bethel grounds where woodstock took place and trying to feel the spirit of its history

Tonight’s show did not just honor one of the world’s most legendary guitarists but two. Billy made sure to give Jimi Hendrix considerable nods with a long Who Knows jam in Doin’ Things Right and another Izabella jam in Turmoil, along with a high energy segue into Love or Confusion out of his tune Hollow Heart.

Let It Rock (Jerry Garcia) walk off tunes

Not my list, gently borrowed *Set list and footnotes thanks and credit go to Killy Nichellin 

Second verse same as the first

oops

I had a wonderful first visit to Woodstock.  The weather turned out beautiful the camping was fine, showers and bathrooms in our camping lot were clean.  The Love bus and the Peace bus were fun transportation to shakedown, museum and campgrounds. Those were the best jammy and great sounding Billy shows I've seen.
Here are some of the souvenirs from the weekend...

It's been quite the week.  Started off by climbing Huntington's Ravine with my boys and my herniated disc fully cooperated.   Rolled over to Portland for a Lobster Roll and back to Burlington to drop boys off.   Drove the torrential downpour to get near Bethel and then had great weather.  Hit a few waterfalls and client visit and was all set for last night.  I really loved the venue.   It's not the nicest or coolest I've ever been too but it's well done and the vibe was super chill.  Not sure where the NYers were but that's the most chill Billy show I've been at.  Maybe people we're a little worn out from the night before.  

I found the show a bit over the map with new songs and old ragers but I had a fantastic time.   Arabia was stellar.  Will need to verify that 22 minutes but It was just what I was looking for.   And Rosa hit the mark too.  There was anticipation for more nods but it was plenty from my angle.  

Easy getting out last night as I boogie straight to the car during the fire works and made the 40 min drive back to the airbnb.  Possibly saw a bear run across the road - def not a deer.   Drove up to syracuse this morning and now on my way to Seattle via ATL for a project interview.   

It's nice when everything just falls in place, even for a few days.  

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Heads up, Andy uploaded the sb from last night's show to nugs, look under the "listen now" tab

Arabia update: Andy's track uploaded to nugs is 23:26 

Vote for Fafa back on board!!

I'm not on nugs but if anyone has the lossless sbd from 8/1 I would really appreciate listening to that one again.  I brought a bunch of cds, bottle of Ricard, Heady Topper, a smorgasbord of flower and beer from favorite local brewery Three Heads to share with Zoners at BMFS but only ran into one Zoner lol. 

This isn't a board, but it sounds sweet, and there's FLACs to download:

https://archive.org/details/billystrings2026-08-01.BillyStringsBethel2026

Last night Billy on electric playing GDRFB at The Empty Glass with Candi Jenkins https://www.instagram.com/reels/DblBbcdREiF/ 

Thanks Mike! 

Don that's fantastic news!

Here's to the healthiest easiest arrival for your new little family member

Mazel!

Also happy for Zang

i vote for "fafa" off the planet lol

 no rapist racist zionists 

no exception !!!

Thanks Jill.   Back to work Monday has been no fun.   I'm ready to win the lottery.  

>  when Zoners attend the same event but can't seem to communicate directly to stage a meetup and share time / food / drink together

LLOLLO, an old friend used to refer to these sorts of things as THC: Typical Hippie Clusterfucks.

^ Hippies, GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER... 

I'm for bringing FaFa back, always a gentle and kind man, luv his family also. 

Have stayed in touch with a few and love meeting up at shows and when others are in town.

Fafa is the best of the good ones. Sixer also but i don't think he wants to come back. Fafa i'm pretty sure does.

Foghorn, I agree....he is so busy going to see a lot of live music, as he should. Actually we are hosting him here in Jersey for WSP next week as we live close....I am sober and will drive them ( 5 guests ) to and fro safely ,. He even offered to cook and grill some steaks.....yumm !  Bob and I enjoy his company. 

Now with Phish just announced at Boardwalk hall in Oct, I am certain they will all be back. 

Designated drivers are wonderful. Good to see everyone here still kickin.

Hey Now yes hard to do everything in a charged up BMFS weekend, but relish the memories made . Fafas cool idk what he did to get booted of the Zone.but we surely had a Great time last weekend. How you get him back on the Zone? He clearly said he'd love to be back.Other than that a great time was had by all Llollo I met some of the kindest people on earth and loved it. Zonner time was limited.but quality nice visit for an awesome breakfast and visit museum with China rider and his lovely wife. Next year we should all get the same camping area..any one going to Ionia? My brother Is coming from Durango.. gonna be a hoot 

Hey Now yes hard to do everything in a charged up BMFS weekend, but relish the memories made . Fafas cool idk what he did to get booted of the Zone.but we surely had a Great time last weekend. How you get him back on the Zone? He clearly said he'd love to be back.Other than that a great time was had by all Llollo I met some of the kindest people on earth and loved it. Zonner time was limited.but quality nice visit for an awesome breakfast and visit museum with China rider and his lovely wife. Next year we should all get the same camping area..any one going to Ionia? My brother Is coming from Durango.. gonna be a hoot 

Hey Now yes hard to do everything in a charged up BMFS weekend, but relish the memories made . Fafas cool idk what he did to get booted of the Zone.but we surely had a Great time last weekend. How you get him back on the Zone? He clearly said he'd love to be back.Other than that a great time was had by all Llollo I met some of the kindest people on earth and loved it. Zonner time was limited.but quality nice visit for an awesome breakfast and visit museum with China rider and his lovely wife. Next year we should all get the same camping area..any one going to Ionia? My brother Is coming from Durango.. gonna be a hoot 

OK so, i am guilty of going dark once on site @ Bethel and it was inadvertent. I have never Zoned from my phone and dont have the Google on my phone so i had no access to my password or info ( the email that my account is associated with does not exist anymore ) NOR was i aware that i had a distinct Rainbow canopy tent that i could have guided people towards until i took it out and set it up !. 

Now, we got there later on Friday than i had wanted but in the end it was fortuitous as the ground was dried, we got to an AMAZING spot at the back of camping with no one behind us and our friends who were delayed due to a funeral we able to roll up and camp right next to us on Sat morning!

Norm, one of the campground supervisors changed the trajectory of our weekend with one simple question : " what can we do to make this experience better right now ? " when we had pulled up on our SECOND lap around the campus which included a State Police escort back to the campgrounds., wife almost in tears and stress levels HIGH...

Then Billy MF Strings - what a weekend of music and fun, we had exceptional seats thanks to my daughter and future Son in Law and were blown away - the only drag of the whole weekend was the cattle call lines to get in and back on the bus.....

OK so, i am guilty of going dark once on site @ Bethel and it was inadvertent. I have never Zoned from my phone and dont have the Google on my phone so i had no access to my password or info ( the email that my account is associated with does not exist anymore ) NOR was i aware that i had a distinct Rainbow canopy tent that i could have guided people towards until i took it out and set it up !. 

Now, we got there later on Friday than i had wanted but in the end it was fortuitous as the ground was dried, we got to an AMAZING spot at the back of camping with no one behind us and our friends who were delayed due to a funeral we able to roll up and camp right next to us on Sat morning!

Norm, one of the campground supervisors changed the trajectory of our weekend with one simple question : " what can we do to make this experience better right now ? " when we had pulled up on our SECOND lap around the campus which included a State Police escort back to the campgrounds., wife almost in tears and stress levels HIGH...

Then Billy MF Strings - what a weekend of music and fun, we had exceptional seats thanks to my daughter and future Son in Law and were blown away - the only drag of the whole weekend was the cattle call lines to get in and back on the bus.....

First of all I had no idea that Tom aka Fafa was set up with Glamping. My first time doing that I guess he happened on the two day pass on Cash or Trade a few days before the shows from some Cali peeps that couldn't make it normally priced at.800 bucks  down to 500  .a great deal  the pros far outweigh the cons. Literally 5 minutes walk to the backdoor, in and out privileges,free museum entry. Golf cart rides pretty much when and where you want.then the tent with two twins, sheets , blankets and comfy pillows night table, circus lights, electric power stations for phone charging and such.Bed was great a lil small if we were to share lol but yeah coming from France  no need to bring a bunch of stuff. The fire pits were nice too after the show.puff puff pass pass ! All in all experience was awesome thanks Fafa!

I assume the glamping are the cabin looking things.   That acces looked worth the price of admission if you truly could go in and out with no line.  

Apologies too, got there later than hoped Saturday, hit a quick shakedown run through and then the museum (meh) and the line was already backed up past the street so hopped in by the merch table where there was a gap.   

Would have loved to see everyone but will head back if he plays again.  Felt like old times and couldn't have been happier.