Voltron Posted July 25, 2015 Report Posted July 25, 2015 I like her voice and would think she would be good live. Sorry for the late and slow start but happy to hear you enjoyed it on balance. 1
Dusty Chalk Posted July 26, 2015 Report Posted July 26, 2015 This ^ ! Half an hour? You've never been to a Cat Power show, have you.
Torpedo Posted July 26, 2015 Report Posted July 26, 2015 Nope, I haven't been to Cat Power. I think Melody has some sight issues, she's always wearing sunglasses, as a sequela from her accident. It's possible she just waited for it to be mostly dark. Here at 10:00pm it's pretty clear yet, and the show was supposed to start at 9:30. She even spoke a few phrases of decent Spanish
Aura Posted July 30, 2015 Report Posted July 30, 2015 My fifth year of Lollapalooza starts tomorrow. Tonight Allison and I are going to see a pre-show at Schuba's for Zella Day. Apparently people think she sounds like a happier, more energetic Lana Del Ray... not sure I agree, I think she just has catchy songs. 1
Voltron Posted September 19, 2015 Report Posted September 19, 2015 Waiting for Bill Frissell solo at Grace Cathedral 4
blessingx Posted September 19, 2015 Report Posted September 19, 2015 Nice. Jealous. Too bad you couldn't get closer seats.
Voltron Posted September 19, 2015 Report Posted September 19, 2015 Yep, we were in the front pew. Really nice show, first half acoustic and second half electric with a lot of sampling and pedaling. The highlight was In My Life by The Beatles that grew out of a cacophonous distortion jam. It was so sparkling and huge and layered -- between electronics and the amazing sacred space -- and the harmonics were kind of mind-blowing. His encore was a great Western tubes and theme songs, including Happy Trails and the Bonanza theme. Fun stuff. 4
MexicanDragon Posted September 22, 2015 Report Posted September 22, 2015 The President's Own Marine Corps BandThey do not suck.I checked the bios of the saxophonists and they studied with almost all of the Goliaths of the classical saxophone world.Also ran into my old band director and about 20 other musician friends from my past **BRENT** 2
ironbut Posted September 23, 2015 Report Posted September 23, 2015 Got back from the Monterey Jazz Festival Monday night.One of the best years IMHO. Everything from cocktail jazz with Monty Alexander Trio to an avant garde commissioned piece from trumpet player Ambrose Akinmusire.The festival started with that commissioned piece and while it didn't make the traditional jazz fans happy, I was like a pig in shit.A trio with Chick Corea, Brian Blades (drums) and Christian McBride (bass) totally killed. I think they're touring so don't miss em!Friday night ended with a huge tribute to Jaco Pastorious. Way too many folks to name in this jazz orchestra setting but it was great to see players from Weather Report and all the other groups that he played with including Felix Pastorious (his son) who played a pretty mean electric bass himself.Saturdays highlights included a great set by Trombone Shorty and this years Monterey Festival on Tour band (Gregory Clayton (piano), Ravi Coltrane (saxes), Nickolas Payton (trumpet), Joe Sanders (bass), Justin Brown (drums). I'd forgotten how much I love Payton's horn.The night ended with an awesome set from The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis (hmm, didn't think of it till now but it was kind of a trumpet lovers wet dream,.. I didn't have a chance to hear him but Terrance Blanchard and E Connection also played)Sunday afternoon had a big Escovedo Family set.Bela Fleck and Chick Corea amazed the crowd and Chris Botti payed the bills.My favorite discovery was a kinda rockabillyish singer that has bits of Janis Joplin in her voice (nice to see her on the same stage that Janis made her name).Here's a video of Nikki Hill at a tiny blues venue. 4
Voltron Posted September 23, 2015 Report Posted September 23, 2015 Sounds awesome Steve! We saw the CMB Trio at sfjazz recently and they were amazing.
Dreadhead Posted September 23, 2015 Report Posted September 23, 2015 Christina Perri opening for Ed Sheeran
Dreadhead Posted September 24, 2015 Report Posted September 24, 2015 Ed Sheeran is likely the most talented musician I have ever seen play. I had no idea that he did his entire repertoire entirely by himself with a loop machine. Was incredible. 1
grawk Posted September 24, 2015 Report Posted September 24, 2015 Saves on tour costs. I saw him do that opening for Taylor swift a couple years ago. He's good. 1
skullguise Posted October 5, 2015 Report Posted October 5, 2015 Went last night/this morning to see the lead singer of my favorite band, The Chameleons UK. Mark Burgess, touring as ChameleonsVox, did a fantastic show of their entire first album, plus another 1+ album's worth of additional Chameleons material.Many of us have "that band" that eclipses others, for me it's the Chameleons, even though I got into them late in their original incarnation in the 80's (I just missed their last US tour in 1987, didn't get to see them as a group until a 2001 reunion).Met up with a couple I had met via a mailing list in the 90's and kept in touch with, along with a local musician acquaintance who will join the band for 3 nights because of the main guitarist's mom passing away in England. And also reconnected with another list-member who I hadn't chatted with since the early-90's.This was the last time Mark will tour apparently, it was a tremendous show with a ton of energy and joy. Three separate encores beyond the main show. I'm at work and pretty exhausted now, but still filled with the energy and light from an amazing show! 2
ironbut Posted October 5, 2015 Report Posted October 5, 2015 Don't know about the Chameleons but it did my heart good to see that someone else on 'Case still subscribes to mailing lists too.Still belong to 6 or 8 or something (a few are all but dead).
Dusty Chalk Posted October 6, 2015 Report Posted October 6, 2015 Went last night/this morning to see the lead singer of my favorite band, The Chameleons UK. Mark Burgess, touring as ChameleonsVox, did a fantastic show of their entire first album, plus another 1+ album's worth of additional Chameleons material.Many of us have "that band" that eclipses others, for me it's the Chameleons, even though I got into them late in their original incarnation in the 80's (I just missed their last US tour in 1987, didn't get to see them as a group until a 2001 reunion).Met up with a couple I had met via a mailing list in the 90's and kept in touch with, along with a local musician acquaintance who will join the band for 3 nights because of the main guitarist's mom passing away in England. And also reconnected with another list-member who I hadn't chatted with since the early-90's.This was the last time Mark will tour apparently, it was a tremendous show with a ton of energy and joy. Three separate encores beyond the main show. I'm at work and pretty exhausted now, but still filled with the energy and light from an amazing show!My friend Spacey/Spacetoner/??? (don't know what he goes by on the list) is probably on that list.That is all. Cheers. I didn't go out last night, probably should have. My Facebook friend/musician I follow apparently "flashed the pigs [her] tatas".
Grahame Posted October 16, 2015 Report Posted October 16, 2015 Al Di Meola - flight over Rio, nearly 40 (alright 38 years on) He still has it!Oh andFTW 3
Dusty Chalk Posted October 16, 2015 Report Posted October 16, 2015 Cheers.He's one of my favourites live. I've probably seen him live as much as I've seen anyone else live, starting admittedly late in his career during the early 80s (Cielo e Terra tour, I think). That said, I loved it every single time he played. Highlight was front row about 10 years ago, where I was so close, I could have reached out and strummed his guitar for him (I didn't).
Grahame Posted October 16, 2015 Report Posted October 16, 2015 Thoroughly enjoyed it. He was having fun, the crowd enjoyed it, and mostly in the moment, rather than through a screen. Not bad for a 61 year old (ADM that is)
skullguise Posted October 25, 2015 Report Posted October 25, 2015 Saw Loreena McKennit in a "Trio Performance" last night. Joined by Brian Hughes and Caroline Lavelle, she gave us two sets plus two encores. Both fascinating and beautiful, we heard stories of her travels and the history of Celts, poetry read, and of course beautiful music. Even a few jokes....I have always enjoyed her full-band sound, her musicianship and arrangements are always fantastic. But this was more personal & passionate, I think I enjoyed it even more. All 3 played multiple instruments, and blended so well....And Caroline Lavelle seems ageless; she is a very lovely woman with long blond locks perhaps to her waist, a great musical intensity, and a smile that would melt ice caps. And she was playing a very cool black Cello among her instruments. 2
Voltron Posted October 25, 2015 Report Posted October 25, 2015 Sounds fantastic, Todd. Last night was the SFJazz Collective playing the music of Michael Jackson and original compositions. They played arrangements of The Love You Save, Blame It On The Boogie, Thriller, and Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough, some for the full octet and others like Thriller for quartet. Those were all fun and the original compositions were strong this year. Should make for a fun recording from the full tour.Excited to hear they are finally doing Miles Davis next year, but sad that one of my favorites, trumpeter Avishai Cohen is no longer in the band because he would have been an interesting choice for that music. Sean Jones is excellent and I really enjoyed his playing last night so I'm sure it will work out just fine.
mikeymad Posted October 25, 2015 Report Posted October 25, 2015 Avishai was probably my favorite members, great compositions.
Absorbine_Sr Posted October 26, 2015 Report Posted October 26, 2015 Waiting to see Al Di Meola electric at City Wine in Chicago. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4
Absorbine_Sr Posted October 27, 2015 Report Posted October 27, 2015 Al Di Meolahttps://vimeo.com/143699031Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3
jvlgato Posted December 5, 2015 Report Posted December 5, 2015 Waiting to see Blind Boys of Alabama at Dominican University in River Forest, IL 3
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