With Ellis Island clearly visible from All Points West’s Liberty Park, Trey Anastasio took time to salute his Italian grandfather on Sunday, who came to America through that very gateway in 1910, with a celebratory rendition of “Drifting” early in his set. Given the abundance of Phish T-shirts on site, it would have been obscene for him not to revisit some catalog classics and the first notes of “Gotta Jiboo” gave the green light to almost 15 minutes of pure, tie-died ecstasy.
Ben Harper — Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
Ben takes on the Hendrix classic at Austin City Limits.
Blood, Sweat & Tears — And When I Die
Great song from 1970.
I once asked my mother what her favorite song was and she said, “And When I Die.” That was probably 25 years ago and I’ve never forgotten it.
“just let me go….naturally.”
Phish — Guitar Hero
Not really a video game player myself, but this looked really cool until….
I realized it was a farce.
Phish — Y.E.M. (For Isaac Hayes)
In rememberance of Isaac Hayes, we are re-posting Phish’s 12/9/95 YEM that contains “Shaft” vocal teases as well as “Shaft” by Mr. Hayes himself. RIP Isaac.
Here’s our original post on Isaac’s passing. Isaac Hayes (1942-2008)
Golden Earring — Radar Love
Continuing with our Midnight Special series, we bring you Golden Earring with “Radar Love”. Check out the intro with Little Richard. His wig is FAB-U-LOUS!
Golden Earring has just celebrated their 47th year together! Who knew? Not me. According to Wikipedia, there are over 200 recorded versions of “Radar Love” including, U2, REM, White Lion & Bryan Adams.
Phish — Reba (10/31/1994)
This is just….beautiful. One of my favorites of all time. Ever. Period.
My Morning Jacket — Mahgeetah
This is one of Kelly’s favorites. From Austin City Limits 2004.
Wilco — Hate It Here
A favorite of ours around the house.
Billy Joel — Angry Again?
What does a legendary performer do when a journalist calls his recent body of work “sentimental rubbish”? Here’s what.
Grateful Dead — Red Rocks ’78
Stream some vintage Dead from 1978 here: GD Red Rocks 1978
Check out this encore:
Terrapin Station ->
One More Saturday Night
Werewolves Of London
Bruce Springsteen — Super Bowl Bound?
According to reports, New Jersey rocker, Bruce Springsteen will perform at the celebrated halftime show in Tampa, February 2009.
Jack Johnson — APW Trey Anastasio Sit-In
Trey Anastasio Jams With Jack Johnson for All Points West Finale
“One of our favorite things about festivals is the musicians backstage,” explained Jack Johnson’s keyboardist Zack Gild (sp. MSD), and it was no empty statement as Johnson humbly shared his big APW moment with Trey Anastasio and Matt Costa. The Phish man arrived onstage having just finished his own set moments earlier and threw down an apparently improvised guitar part on “Mud Football.” Costa meanwhile added his much subtler input to “Fall Line” before seamlessly segueing into his own song “Sunshine,” helping to add a collaborative finale to APW’s inaugural event.
The Beatles — 42 Years Ago Today
Did you know that 42 years ago today The Beatles started their last US concert tour in Chicago. Yes, they sure did.
Here’s the setlist:
Rock and Roll
She´s a woman
If I needed someone
Day Tripper
Baby´s in black
I feel fine
Yesterday
I wanna be your man
Nowhere man
Paperback writer
I´m down
The Beatles performed their last true concert on August 29, 1966 at Candlestick Park in San Fran.
Jim Croce — New York’s Not My Home
Surprisingly, our Bread post last night has been quite popular and since we have neglected our other mother, Bonnie, we thought we’d include one of her favorite artists, Jim Croce.
Umphrey’s McGee — 7 Years Ago Today
Set One: Andy’s Last Beer > funk jam > Mullet (Over), Divisions, Tribute to Spinal Shaft > Get Down* -> All In Time#, Get In the Van**, The Fuzz##
Set Two: Professor Wormbog, Roulette**, The Fussy Dutchman, Good Ol’ Boys$, 2nd Self > Kat’s Tune, Der Bluten Kat, Safety Dance, Prowler > Lenny
Encore: Last Man Swerving > Pay the Snucka (part III)
Notes:
Tribute to Spinal Shaft through All in Time had Steve Krojniewski and Dustin from Oktagandhi on percussion
* first time played completely, War
# with Jane Says tease
** first time played, original
## with new intro
$ first time played, Waylon Jennings
Sammy Davis Jr. — Mr. Bojangles
This isn’t newsworthy, but I’ve had this song in my head and I can’t get it out! An oldie but a goody!(?) The incredibly talented Mr. Sammy Davis, Jr. performing his signature song, Mr. Bojangles — it doesn’t get more old-school show biz than that, folks. Sammy would credit his remarkable talent and a (very) strong nudge from his pally, Frank Sinatra for his success in the entertainment industry. Frank helped Sammy out when he was performing with the Will Mastin Trio by allowing them to open for him and seeing to it that they were compensated appropriately. It was a different day and age then and having Frank as a friend meant you were well cared for, as long as you didn’t cross him (ask Peter Lawford, Mitch Miller, Shecky Greene, Hank Sanicola and Brad Dexter).
Ladies without further adieu, Mr. Sammy Davis, Jr.
Funny Stuff — Jim Gaffigan
Hilarious bit centering on the always delectable Hot Pockets.
RIP — Wall Arch of Arches National Park
One of our stops on our honeymoon last October has suffered a tragic loss. Arches National Park in southern Utah has lost Wall Arch. More details.
