David Byrne — Tour Opener In Bethlehem, PA
David Byrne opened his tour in support of his new album, “Everything That Happens Will Happen Today”, in Bethlehem, PA last night. Here is a collection of songs performed at last night’s show.
Phish — Roxy Run ’93 To Be Released
Exciting news out of the Live Phish camp, the historic Roxy run in Atlanta from 1993 will be released with a street date of November 18. My first Phish show, 2/20/1993, just happened to be one of the band’s most legendary shows and I couldn’t be happier. It seems everyone and their brother has the stellar SBD’s that circulate of this show, but JEMP Records is releasing the entire run, 8 discs total.
This CD of recordings from Phish’s three-show run at Atlanta’s Roxy Theater in 1993 is the first complete multiple-show release since “Hampton Comes Alive” and the magical “Island Tour” of 1998. An almost 8 ½ hour excursion. The only thing better than one night of Phish at their peak is three shows in a row and, as three-night stands go, this collection simply must be heard.
Greyboy All-Stars & Parliament — San Fran On New Years
From Jambands.com:
The Greyboy Allstars, who have not gigged together since this spring, will return to the stage on New Year’s Eve. The band will perform on a co-bill at San Francisco’s Warfield Theatre with George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, in which both groups will deliver full shows. GBA has nothing else on the docket right now with Karl Denson currently touring with Lenny Kravitz, Robert Walter appearing with Stanton Moore as well as his own trio, Elgin Park focusing on his music scoring career and both Chris Stillwell and Aaron Redfield performing in a variety of combinations. Tickets for the New Year’s Eve are on sale now though GBA Fan Club Ticketing.
Pink Floyd — Oakland, CA (5/9/1977)
Captured here at the peak of their popularity after releasing the commercially disappointing, Animals, Pink Floyd culled together one of their most memorable tours of their career in the summer of 1977.
Miles Davis — Bitches Brew
Recorded live in 1969:
Miles Davis – Trumpet, John McLaughlin – Guitar, Wayne Shorter – Sax
Jack De Johnette – Drums, Chick Corea – Keys, Dave Holland – Bass
From Wiki:
Often cited as one of Davis’ best-selling albums and masterpieces, Bitches Brew marked a turning point in modern jazz. Upon release, it received mixed criticism from fans and critics, alike, due to the album’s unconventional style and revolutionary sound. Later on, Bitches Brew gained recognition as one of jazz’s greatest albums and a progenitor of the jazz rock genre, as well as a major influence on rock and funk musicians.[2] In 1998, Columbia Records released The Complete Bitches Brew Sessions, a four-disc box set that included the original album as well as ensuing studio sessions through February 1970.
Phish — 9 Years Ago Today
Worlds collided once again, when Phil Lesh joined Phish on stage for the last 3 songs of the second set and the encore. Rumors had been swirling throughout the lot leading up to the show that Phil would be joining the band and voila, he did. A third trampoline was installed for Mr. Lesh’s bouncing pleasure and a delicious bass duet between him and Mike ensued. A truly magical night, but just a warm-up for the next night’s festivities, when Phish would move to Chula Vista and produce a truly jaw dropping show.
09/17/99 Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, CA
Set I: Mozambique, Guyute, Ghost, Lawn Boy, Peaches en Regalia, The Moma Dance, Water in the Sky, When the Circus Comes to Town, Back On The Train, David Bowie, The Squirming Coil
Set II: Runaway Jim, Sand, Piper, Roggae, You Enjoy Myself1, Wolfman’s Brother1, Cold Rain and Snow1
Encore: Viola Lee Blues1 2
1 Phil Lesh on Bass
2 Warren Haynes on Guitar
41 Years Ago Today…
The Doors were banned from The Ed Sullivan Show in 1967 after Jim Morrison broke his agreement with the show’s producers. Morrison said before the performance that he wouldn’t sing the words, “Girl, we couldn’t get much higher,” but did anyway. The Lizard King was constantly in trouble with authorities until he died in 1971.
