Viva la Zone

We were down the road at Sweetwater for the woefully under-attended but stupendous set put on by Larry Campbell and Theresa Williams. It was a shame more folks didn't turn out for them, but those of us there were treated to a great set. The venue was set up cabaret style and was quite comfy.

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Painted Mandolin

Treblemaker on Monday, December 5, 2016 – 11:06 am

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Actually Scott and Grahame

Actually Scott and Grahame both played with Midnight North pre-show.

Midnight North had both Scott and Nikki Bluhm sitting in and they sounded fantastic.

In fact I was mentally arguing that what was going down (at least on paper) had more entertainment potential in the bar then in the Grate Room.

The big show was good. Great singing with Amy Helm involved and a bunch of great tunes from The Band, Sam Cooke and even Bruce Springsteen.

Without the presence of a "Jerry" style guitarist I went in with low expectations and I was happy with what I saw. The Harmony treatments of most songs were great

and both Ross MF James and Grahame Lesh were in fine form - even without a more marquis player involved.

Phil as usual was the most interesting thing on stage.

Alex Korford was solid on drums and fantastic withe vox.

Jason is for sure the VIP in this ensemble.

Amy and Nikki made Brokedown Palace a thing of brilliant beauty and the Encore of Attics with 3 part harmony and beautiful finger picked guitar from Grahame, backed up with complimentary fills from Jason and Ross was also gorgeous.

It was my Birthday also - #52!

Fun times in TXR Land!

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sunflower cat

toreup on Monday, December 5, 2016 – 11:10 am

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>> backed up with

>> backed up with complimentary fills from Jason <<

Did Jason have a mic? I don't remember him singing at all. Alex sang on Attics.

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Thom2 on Monday, December 5, 2016 – 11:27 am

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Season of the Witch opener,

Season of the Witch opener, pretty funny, just saw Donovan last Thursday.

"woefully under-attended but stupendous set put on by Larry Campbell and Theresa Williams"

That's a crime.

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Painted Mandolin

Treblemaker on Monday, December 5, 2016 – 11:32 am

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Sunflower - the fills were

Sunflower - the fills were instrumental.

Grahame picked acoustic, Jason and Ross played instrumental fills and Phil, Alex and Amy sang attics as a trio.

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Treblemaker on Monday, December 5, 2016 – 11:38 am

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Here's my vid of the Attics -

Here's my vid of the Attics - which, despite the intial buzzy PA issues was fantastic.

https://youtu.be/OuYuhrKfrAI

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Painted Mandolin

Treblemaker on Monday, December 5, 2016 – 11:45 am

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Here's RMJ & Co ploughing

Here's RMJ & Co ploughing through "The Shape I'm In."

His bizarre vocals aside - the jam in this one was pretty huge.

Loved seeing Phil pound this one out.

https://youtu.be/jGYSWoHxlII

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Painted Mandolin

Treblemaker on Monday, December 5, 2016 – 12:11 pm

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Here's some Midnight North

Here's some Midnight North doing some TWANG music with Scott Law and Nikki Bluhm.

Due to the tight camera angle I couldn't get too much of Grahame in the capture...

I've Done Everything I Can Do
https://youtu.be/Qjj1l2uMMTs

(Please let me know if I got the name of this song wrong and I'll correct it.)

~ Enjoy

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Johnny D

skudebro on Monday, December 5, 2016 – 12:27 pm

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Thanks Treblemaker!

And HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

It was great to see you at TXR on Saturday night.

Phil and a similar lineup (TFB) will be playing for free in the TXR bar on 12/07, 12/12, and 12/21

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Painted Mandolin

Treblemaker on Monday, December 5, 2016 – 12:31 pm

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Always good to hang with ya

Always good to hang with ya JohnnyD! Thanks for the kind Bday wishes and the BEER!

Here's a little more Midnight North and once again - if I got the title wrong please let me know and I'll edit it.

https://youtu.be/uzrpzH06gU8

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Lance minimum goad Newberry

heathentom on Monday, December 5, 2016 – 12:55 pm

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>>>woefully under-attended

>>>woefully under-attended but stupendous set put on by Larry Campbell and Theresa Williams<<<

They did a show two or three months ago at TxR that was well attended. Could be that folks didn't go a second time so soon.

I was at that TxR show, which was seated & pin-drop quiet, and I thought it was the best setting for Theresa I've seen.

To my ear she can get a bit over-amped & shrieky when singing rock 'n roll, but in that duo setting with the always just right Larry C. she was gentle and... just right.

Looks like a good night in the little room, wish I'd been there.

Thanks for the report, and HB!

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Spike S. on Monday, December 5, 2016 – 12:57 pm