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Written by Robin Sacher
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Thursday, 22 February 2007 |
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Newport Music Hall, Columbus, OH
February 3, 2007
Despite the somewhat erratic performance, Dead fans were once again grateful to witness history repeat itself as Dark Star Orchestra performed its rendition of GD’s December 16, 1992 performance in Oakland, CA. Despite the bitter cold night that forced many Columbus residents to shield themselves in the comfort of their own homes, bundled-up DSO fans anxiously awaited their chance to enter the Newport Music Hall. Though many donned their outerwear for the duration of the show, one could not help but admire the tenacity of the camisole-sporting girls who flailed their arms from the moment that DSO opened with “Feel Like a Stranger.”
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 22 February 2007 )
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Written by Rebecca Carter
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Thursday, 22 February 2007 |
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February 3, 2006
Lupo’s, Providence, RI
There’s something Phishy going on with The Machine. Perhaps it’s the addition of new keyboardist Scott Chasolen, who joined the group after the departure of long-time band mate Neil Alexander. Chasolen, who is a veteran of the jam scene and former member of Ulu, threw his style into the mix during Saturday night’s show and the band’s jams took on a whole new vibe with a definite hint of some Phish-like stylings.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 22 February 2007 )
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Written by Mike Greenhaus
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Tuesday, 13 February 2007 |
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92nd Street Y, New York, NY
February 7, 2007
Though I wasn’t there at the time, I give Jerry Garcia credit for popularizing the character of the silent rock star; the rare arena-size artist who is silent between songs and speaks solely through his music. For most of the rock-loving world, it is a foreign concept and one more rooted in stage fright or pretension than intimacy. But for Garica and his disciples, it made perfect sense. After all, a Grateful Dead show is more about a collective musical experience than observing an entertainer on a pedestal and that basic principle has, almost exclusively, defined each and every jamband since the mid-1960s.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 14 February 2007 )
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Written by Jared Hecht
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Wednesday, 31 January 2007 |
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The Mean Fiddler, New York, NY
January 19, 2007
T’was the first snow of winter in New York City and the Mean Fiddler beckoned. The Indobox, a quartet consisting of Mike Carter, Joe Zarick, Steve Learson and Quinn Ferree, packed the midtown club to what seemed like maximum occupancy. A 1AM start time did not detract the pack of energized and enthusiastic “BoxHeads” from coming out to party. In fact, the cold snowy weather and late-night elements encouraged fans to bask in the shelter and warmth of the club and as the opening bass synthesizer line of “Catcher in the Red” began, the heads started to bob and the lyrics belched from every direction.
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Written by Antonia Santangelo
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Wednesday, 31 January 2007 |
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Bowery Ballroom, New York, NY
January 12, 2007
If received warmly—lovingly even—Ron Sexsmith brought bad news to the Bowery stage upon his arrival: His vocal chords were “ravished,” and the ill singer would only be able to hit every other note. But to balance things out he also brought a sense of humor, noting that in his ruffled shirt and blazer he looked a little like Willy Wonka. As a result of his failing voice, New Yorkers were perhaps treated to a little more whimsy than usual from the lauded singer/songwriter, who dotted his set with self-depreciating jokes.
Sexsmith and his dynamite band of four players opened the show with “Hands of Time” and went on to perform a hearty cross-section of his catalog, including moments off new album, Time Being. Particularly memorable highlights included the romantic “Tomorrow in Her Eyes” and “Gold in Them Hills,” along with a soul-searching new song “Snow Angel,” “Fool Proof” and “Cheap Hotel.” Sung with such earnest beauty, the delicate and wistful “Strawberry Blonde” was also quite special.
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