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Christmas Isn’t Over

2007/01/142007/01/16 gr4c52 Comments

Rebecca Preface: Last night I got a chance to give my friend her Christmas gift. A mandolin ornament for her tree…for next year. She was so gracious she said, “I’ll hang it up in my room now, because it’s perfect.” She always knows the right things to say to make me feel welcome. Welcome.
The gift she gave to me was her voice. Live for almost an hour and a recording for all eternity. I treasure both.

Live
I didn’t get a chance to write down the setlist. Even though I was careful to carry my Keys, Cellphone & Wallet (thank you very much), I forgot the pen and paper. No napkins to note on either. So, from memory:

Miss You
Rain
Better Day
Gin (dedicated to the Spencer clan)
You’re on Your Way Down
Wishing Well
Home (Cowboy Christmas)
For the Taking
Heaven Sent

I think that’s everything. I know that I didn’t put any of this in the right order – except Heaven Sent. It’s the only song Rebecca plays on mandolin. she was without her keyboard so no Uninvited Guest (I told her I’m ready to hear it), and no Breathe.
Kyle Spark played with her and I have to say this again, I love, love, love that bass! It’s a great addition to already amazing songs. And. And. And, when Kyle sings with Rebecca…magic. My favorite “duo” song is For the Taking. They just sound awesome together.
Even though the show was short I’m glad Rebecca & Kyle made the effort to come into town. I could listen to them sing for hours. Special thanks to A, S, & J for coming to the show (especially J after only getting four hours of sleep the night before. You freakin’ rock, boyfriend!)

CD
I haven’t listened to the cd all the way through yet. We did pop it into the car stereo for the 5 minute drive home and I can tell I’m going to love it. It’s a live show with Kyle! Yay! I couldn’t ask for a better Christmas gift. When she has copies for sale, all my friends better look out because I plan on buying you all one! That’s really an empty “threat” because I know you will love it.

Not Missing Much?

2007/01/032007/01/03 gr4c5Leave a comment

Natalie So, I didn’t make it to see Natalie. Why? For reasons I’d rather not get into, I guess. It turns out I wasn’t missing much soooo I don’t feel as bad.

Here’s the setlist (maybe not in order):

Motherland,
The Times They Are A-Changin’,
The Erie Canal,
Break Your Heart,
Kind & Generous

Youtube has a 38 second vid of Nat doing her thing. She looks great…if a bit “shrouded”. I’m not going to bother to post it, but if you are interested, search for Natalie and sort by last added. The Albany “show” should be at the top. Tell me what you think of the hairstyle, Spanish skirt and shawl…very Old World.
If I sound a little jaded, a little Natalie worn I’m truly sorry and that’s not the case. In truth, I’m spoiled by intimate concerts (1/1/07 was in an arena for bitching out loud), and shows that are 100% Natalie (this was Natalie as 3rd performer, sharing the stage with at least three others and Jimmy Fallon). True, I would have liked hearing Dylan’s tune and the Erie Canal one (by Judy Caplan Ginsburgh, I think)…and it would have been nice to start the year off by saying, “I saw Natalie.” Butbutbut (here I whine), I didn’t want to see her that way. Things worked out and I didn’t miss much. Or so they say.

Trey’s Okay

2006/12/302006/12/30 gr4c57 Comments



I have to admit, I was a little apprehensive about seeing Trey Anastasio last night in Albany, NY. Since the demise of Phish, I am way out of practice seeing bands I don’t know all that well. I’ve spoiled myself with music I know every word to. I’ve spoiled myself with music I love every word of, too.
Trey started the show with a little tribute to New Orleans with a percussion/horn parade right down the center of the Palace Theater. He came right by our seats, grinning like a mad man. He obviously was having a great time dancing and weaving his down the aisle banging on a cowbell. The whole night was high energy and HiHowAreYou people. Every song had a good balance of horns, drums, vocals, and fun. I spent a lot of time watching Mr. Percussion with his funny furry faux fez. He had a big ring of bells which he would randomly throw high into the air (for Attitcus). The drummer bored me. No spunk in his seat, no heavy moves. He sat there and played. There was only one moment that had me really excited – his kick was so thumping I could feel it in my sternum. My drink vibrated in my hand and all was right in my world. I wanted him to hold the cymbal and come up under it, hard. Bam. Bam. Bam. But, it didn’t happen. He kicked it but not that hard. I’m waiting to see if the reviews mention the lighting at all. Up until Jiboo it was a stellar, blinding light show. Colored lights, flashing lights, strobe lights, spot lights, you name it. During Jiboo the stage went black and everyone played in the dark for what seemed like forever. J & I speculated, was it a stunt? Why would they play in the dark unless they were going to wow us with something cool when the lights came up again? J thought every musician would switch places – like Trey did when he was with Phish one April Fools Day. I thought something bigger – the members of Phish could suddenly appear when the lights came back up. A reunion of sorts…No such luck. When the lights were restored the music went on (and on) uninterrupted as if nothing happened. During some of the songs my attention floated away and I found myself either watching the soundboard (we were right behind it) or the audience around me. Several seats ahead of me, two rough and tough, aging-in-their-sixties Deadheads argued about something. They took turns invading personal space and gesturing wildly. Directly right in front of me two underaged, skinny, pants-too-low, pimply boys chugged smuggled in alcohol, smoked and swayed. At one point they lost something. I stared in fascination as they used their cell phones to light the floor and searched frantically for whatever got away from them. But, back to the music. For the new song, I liked A Case of Ice and Snow. It was a sit down and take a load off song, but lyrically it got to me. For the old favorite, Heavy Things was awesome. It reminded me of riding the shuttle in Colorado’s airport, heading home after a week of Rocky Mountain fun.

12/29/06 (Fri) Palace Theatre – Albany, NY: Set 1: Percussion Parade > Cayman Review, Peaches en Regalia (something for Greg my husband whispered to me), Shine, Simple Twist Up Dave, What’s Done, Drifting, Wherever You Find It, Spin, The Landlady, Tuesday, Come (Karmic? Chronic? Carmel?) as MelodySet 2: For some reason the couple next to us left so Pez got to hang out in our row. Curlews Call > Plasma (awesome, awesome! Three guys joined on percussion. What’s better than four guys with sticks?) , Dragonfly (interesting), Heavy Things (finally! Something from Farmhouse – my favorite), Love is Freedom (love is patient, love is kind…), Gotta Jiboo, A Case of Ice and Snow, Last Tube, E: Push On ’til the Day

Seriously Searching

2006/11/182006/11/18 gr4c57 Comments

www.nataliedee.com My friend wraps friends around him like a blanket when he hurts. I shrug the blanket off and shiver in the cold of solitude without a second thought. It’s my nature. I prefer to coil snake-like up and scare everyone away with my forked tongue. I say things unkind and push harder than I mean to. I’m grateful for the people who push back. The ones who don’t go away just because I tell them to.
Last night I tried to pull the blanket back over my shoulders. Meeting S&G, traveling with A, I was trying to get back to where I thought I belonged. Self diagnosis & self medicating. We went to see sirsy again. One week after Kinsale I was back again. This time in CT. Manchester. Home of David’s Bridal House of Hell. I seriously hope sirsy gets another gig at this Main Pub (nowhere near Devilish David). While the food is borderline healthy and almost anti vegetarian (one veggie sandwich to speak of, no veggie salads worth mentioning…you get the picture), it was decent. Buried on the Fried Food Fantasia menu I found something worth digesting. The place had a cool atmosphere, a hum of a vibe…and fauxs!
But, back to the music. Carnival – instead of Natalie being naked she’s now hooking up with Sting. How bizarre. At least I heard my name. With eyes closed I sat bar stool still for ‘Still’. When Mel explained the backstory I wanted to order a glass of Merlot and doctor it with salty tears. This was the first time I was able to listen to everything (no offense Kinsale boys). I think November might be my new month of misery.
As with before, I am not going to review the night – not saying good or bad – except to say someone told me she told me she doesn’t like the new “thing” in WFR and I disagree. Strongly. Folsom Prison Blues was a good addition to the setlist. I’m not sure if it was meant as a Fraggle Rock joke, but I really like that song. Take it seriously because you do a good job with it. Really. PLMB is my stumbling block. I am trying to listen to it like I’ve never heard it before so I can love it again. I’m getting there. Still.
Despite having a headache from hell I was happy to be out of my element. For the night. I am supposed to do it all again tomorrow night, but I’ve decided to shrug off the blanket of friends and find my own hero. We haven’t seen each other all week. He might have to work the overnight a g a i n. If not, we have Tivo to catch up on. We have each other to catch up on.
But, back to the music. I’m not where I want to be where seriously is concerned, so I’m searching for the trust. Trust me. I haven’t given away my blanket of anything.