one belt loop wrote:You know, I have a lot of respect for the guy, but I've seen him twice, once quite recently, and he's just a snoozer to me. I find him smart and personable, but I thought his performance was dull. It's a shame, but there you have it.
True shame. I bet he's crushed.
About as crushed as he would be ecstatic if I thought he walked on water.
Matt playing like an evil motherfucker w/ rhythm with a capital MPLAEMWR.
LBRod wrote:For Homecoming the Gourds would be better.
YES
Love the Gourds. Actually saw the Gourds immediately precede DBT at Bonnaroo in 2005. Well I sort of saw both bands but that's a story for another day,
Coincidentally I'm mulling over seeing McMurtry with The Gourds in early November.
We call him Scooby Do, but Scooby doesn’t do. Scooby, is not involved
Nothing against Joe Pug but if Monday night's bill in Raleigh was McMurtry and the Gourds I definitely would have been there, post Yep Roc Records festivities fatigue or not. The Gourds are a band I never tire of seeing live as they always bring it and mix up their setlists each and every time. Mainly, they just always seem to be having a ton of fun up onstage and that translates over to the audience. It's positively infectious.
LBRod wrote:For Homecoming the Gourds would be better.
YES
Love the Gourds. Actually saw the Gourds immediately precede DBT at Bonnaroo in 2005. Well I sort of saw both bands but that's a story for another day,
Coincidentally I'm mulling over seeing McMurtry with The Gourds in early November.
I am huge Gourds fan. The Gourds/DBT would be an almost dream bill for me. I have a poster for a show from Tipitina's from 2003 with The Gourds/DBT
Kudzu Guillotine wrote:Nothing against Joe Pug but if Monday night's bill in Raleigh was McMurtry and the Gourds I definitely would have been there, post Yep Roc Records festivities fatigue or not. The Gourds are a band I never tire of seeing live as they always bring it and mix up their setlists each and every time. Mainly, they just always seem to be having a ton of fun up onstage and that translates over to the audience. It's positively infectious.
Honestly Joe's set really impressed me. Even bought the wax, although I haven't had a chance to spin it yet.
Kudzu Guillotine wrote:Nothing against Joe Pug but if Monday night's bill in Raleigh was McMurtry and the Gourds I definitely would have been there, post Yep Roc Records festivities fatigue or not. The Gourds are a band I never tire of seeing live as they always bring it and mix up their setlists each and every time. Mainly, they just always seem to be having a ton of fun up onstage and that translates over to the audience. It's positively infectious.
Honestly Joe's set really impressed me. Even bought the wax, although I haven't had a chance to spin it yet.
I'm still kinda amazed at the show really - even though the venue was PACKED total crowd couldn't have been more than maybe 150...
Kudzu Guillotine wrote: The Gourds are a band I never tire of seeing live as they always bring it and mix up their setlists each and every time. Mainly, they just always seem to be having a ton of fun up onstage and that translates over to the audience. It's positively infectious.
This is why the Gourds would be better for Homecoming, and why McMurtry seemed dull to obl in comparison.
Dying to see The Dexateens, never seen them Absolutely love The Gourds, that would be a blast Slobberbone would be amazing, never seen a full show with them, have only caught one or two songs in TX, DBT was playing across town at the same time I've never been disappointed by Shovels & Rope, they would be a good fit too Sorry my namesake, OBL, but I think James McMurtry would not be a snooze fest, he rocks Jimbo Mathus would be a hell of a lot of fun, I think Felice Brothers always make me happy. Bill in CT, I know that show in Ithaca wasn't their best moment, but they were probably having an off night complicated by equipment issues. Hold Steady would be tons of fun, still kicking ourselves for not going to more of those shows Booker T, need I say more? Jay Gonzalez, so bummed we missed him in Athens in Aug
Jay Gonzalez - the Swiss Army Knife of Musicians - Patterson Hood
Whatever happens, please God no Langhorne Slim! Worst opener ever, and we sat (well, stood), through that 7 times on that tour. We were finally done with him, and a month later, we go to see Jason Isbell, and guess who opened for him? SOB! I wanted to get my ipod out & blast DBT during his set, but wouldn't you know, he jumped into the audience & grabbed my shoulder & sang to me. He's lucky I didn't slug him!
Jay Gonzalez - the Swiss Army Knife of Musicians - Patterson Hood
CooleyGirl wrote:Whatever happens, please God no Langhorne Slim! Worst opener ever, and we sat (well, stood), through that 7 times on that tour. We were finally done with him, and a month later, we go to see Jason Isbell, and guess who opened for him? SOB! I wanted to get my ipod out & blast DBT during his set, but wouldn't you know, he jumped into the audience & grabbed my shoulder & sang to me. He's lucky I didn't slug him!
On this basis I think it might be worth him opening just to see whether you explode or not
"Guitars talk. If you really want to write a song, ask a guitar." Neil Young
CooleyGirl wrote:Whatever happens, please God no Langhorne Slim! Worst opener ever, and we sat (well, stood), through that 7 times on that tour. We were finally done with him, and a month later, we go to see Jason Isbell, and guess who opened for him? SOB! I wanted to get my ipod out & blast DBT during his set, but wouldn't you know, he jumped into the audience & grabbed my shoulder & sang to me. He's lucky I didn't slug him!
I've never seen this side of you, CG! I'm appalled.
I can dig it - their boxset of unreleased material is finally coming out in December, A Long Hustle.
also, if you're around Athens on December 15, you should check out the release show at the Georgia Theater:
[Bloodkin and Friends - "One Long Hustle" Boxset Release and 25th Anniversary Show
Dec 15, 2012at 8:00 PM
"One Long Hustle" VIP Package includes: - Autographed Boxset to be picked up at the VIP Pre-Show Meet & Greet - Early Balcony Access to VIP Section - Light Appetizers/Cash Bar Commemorative VIP Laminate
Kind of funny when you think about it but this fanbase has to be one of the few that looks at a big show coming up and is actually excited with anticipation over the opener. You really have to love that.
We call him Scooby Do, but Scooby doesn’t do. Scooby, is not involved
Tequila Cowboy wrote:Kind of funny when you think about it but this fanbase has to be one of the few that looks at a big show coming up and is actually excited with anticipation over the opener. You really have to love that.
Night one - No opening act - two sets of DBT Night two - The Arcs - Cracker (and or Drivin n Cryin) Night three - Kimberly Morgan & The Everlovin Band- Southern Bitch
Howlinwolf wrote:Night one - No opening act - two sets of DBT Night two - The Arcs - Cracker (and or Drivin n Cryin) Night three - Kimberly Morgan & The Everlovin Band- Southern Bitch
And yes, Big Tom, Cracker would be epic. I liked them in the 90's when they were big, but oddly have become a real fan since living in Colorado. Johnny Hickman lives here and we regularly get to see them in small bars with 100 other people. They put on a great high-energy show. Isn't David Lowery married to the talent buyer for the 40 Watt? If so, seems like this could be a reality...
Signed, Obsessively Monitoring Facebook for News of Homecoming Shows
"Mamma always said electric guitars will give you herpes."
Yes - all those cats are friends...Patterson sang a lil backup on Cracker's lastest record and Lowery lives somewhere in the Classic City... Hlaf of Kimberly's band is in Southern Bitch so that would be kick ass as well.....We got to figure a plan to get Wendy and Adam down from Virginia and it can be a reality...and the bass player who is in California....
