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Re: Umphrey’s McGee at the Aragon Ballroom 2011.11.25

Kevin Browning — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:05:09 -0000

I want my $2.

Re: Ever wished you could jam with Mike Gordon? Here’s your chance!

Nick — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:58:50 -0000

i got to jam with mike that night. it was fucking awesome.

Re: STS9 | NYC | 10.22.2011

Stephen — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:32:39 -0000

i hate old tribe fans that bash them for evolving. They should just stick with Phish, all their stuff sounds the same

Re: Interview: Bob Weir & Searching for Freedom

Beth Kempf — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:45:59 -0000

some nice thoughts and questions, of a little how and why with Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead, Ratdog and on tour Now with Furthur oo love ( DSG)

Re: Interview: Bruce Hornsby

Beth Kempf — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:49:45 -0000

saw Bruce Hornsby at : " Moedown Festival " at Gelston Castle, Herkimer , NY a few Weeks ago, The Bluegrass Dulcimer version of " The Valley Road " blew me away ! Also the songs with : Bob Weir from Furthur and The Grateful Dead , were so much fun, just before the rain came .....

Re: Review: North Coast Music Festival 2011

Erica Treais — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:47:51 -0000

Thanks guy!!!

Re: Review: North Coast Music Festival 2011

Brian Keating — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:41:16 -0000

Wow! The sets are awesome. I wish I was there live.

Re: Review: North Coast Music Festival 2011

Jeremy F — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:59:22 -0000

Awesome work Erica!! Covering a 3-day festival solo is a tall order and you nailed it!

Re: Artpark Free Concert Series 2011 Lineup

CristyC — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:21:25 -0000

Can't wait for the next concert!! Lots of fun and an agility park for the dogs!!! Great place to spend a weeknight with the family.

Re: Gallery & Review: Umphrey’s McGee @ Orbit Room | 2011

Nick — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 03:07:16 -0000

great photos and review!

Re: Thursday At The Square Lineup Buffalo 2011

Charlottswebb — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:18:16 -0000

I enjoyed George Clinton and the Parliments , I hope they come again next year and I need some of those tees
where do I send to get some ???

Re: A Thank You to the BTJ Fans & Contributors

Joe Johnson — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:37:26 -0000

Bummer man, you and your team did a great job! Keep your feet stomping at good shows, your fans will be watching.

Re: Phish Festival July 1-3 Watkins Glen NY

Pete716 — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:38:40 -0000

Thank you for sharing this story here! Can't wait for Thursday!

Re: Phish Festival July 1-3 Watkins Glen NY

TELECO — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:29:05 -0000

It was June 1973, and that summer I was working at a car lot . I spent my days there and my nights hanging out with my buddies as possible at the various haunts, hangouts and gathering places followed by my daily routine at the car lot.
One day while I was going about my business at the car lot I got a call from Walt known as Wild Walt. Walt was a skinny guy who ran track, not much of a troublemaker like I was but a ball buster just the same so that’s why I liked hanging with him. When I took the phone call all that Walt said was, "there’s supposed to be three hundred thousand people there tonight!” I had no idea what he was talking about so I paused and started thinking, what was he talking about? I thought for another moment & realized he must be referring to a concert, so my only reply was, “there is only one thing I do not understand” Walt replied, “what?” I answered and said, “why we are not there yet!” and I hung up the phone.

Getting out of work was my next chore so I walked into the owner’s office, told him I had to leave, immediately. He asked, “why?” I could think of nothing so I lied, I told him I had to be in Atlanta on Monday morning to be a character witness in court. That was all I could think of but it worked. I was out of there in 10 minutes with my $ 90.00 pay and off to Walt’s house. When I got there, his mom was making KUKULIs or whatever they are called, a Polish pastry, they were lying all over the house she said, "Oh , I think it is so nice you and Walter are going on a picnic!”.

We laughed, packed quick and hit the road, Walt had called Sully prior to my arrival and “he said he was “in” so we picked him up. His mom was a little more inquisitive and I remember standing at the bottom of the steps talking to her while he was upstairs getting his things together. He was coming up with some lame excuses too, but as quick as we got out of Walt’s house we were out of Sully’s too. Yes, we were on our way. I do not recall how or where we got it but all I remember we had to “load up” on was some Tyrolia Wine. They used to have a commercial on television advertising it showing Ethnic people dancing in circles singing, “drink, drink, drink, Tyrolia” so that’s the chorus I still recall.

I had a small yellow Chevy and we rolled out and headed to the freeway-EAST. I’m guessing we had a map, but who knows. I was driving, at first & then Walt & I were enjoying the Tyrolia so Sully grabbed the keys- a smart move probably. He took the controls and would not even stop to let Walt & I make a pit stop. All Sully kept saying was “shut up Walt” (truth be told Walt could be a pest).

Watkins Glen is about 5 hours plus from our base and we violated every speed limit and traffic law to get there. Once in New York we were stopped at the Throughway Gates & asked some questions. Sully who had commandeered my vehicle after the pit stop just drove through the gates. I figured that was it but no one chased us. He did the same thing when we got off the exit towards Watkins Glen-the traffic was a nightmare & the New York Highway Patrol was swamped. They stopped us, asked for ID to see if we had business or were residents, Sully went down a hill through the grass and around them. All in my car. I was worried but again they did not pursue us-reckon it was out of control. I figured they had my license number & we would get caught- eventually BUT like some many things I have done I never got caught for any of them (6 arrest no convictions by the way) so we never did get in any trouble for this either!

We made the town, parked where we could and started strolling; the place was packed with freaks, all nice people, Harri Krishna’s, and people from all over the place. My fellow Americans! There was no hate, no people arguing or starting crap with any one. All were friendly, loving, peaceful, sharing all they had, helping eachother, all were nice to each other & sharing a good time together. This was the way it was back then, everyone was generous, kind, no hating, no body better than any one else and really “love was in the air”. Today could take a lesson from yesterday here and WOW I wish it was like that now. Without going into any lengthy detail about all we did & all we saw, rest assured that we all had a good time. We had more fun than imaginable and enjoyed all we could. I think we were gone 3-4 days-we actually sacked out in a local families front room after making friends with 3 local babes who fed us and took us into their parent’s home. Again, my fellow Americans. That’s the way it should be and that’s the way it was back in June 1973 with Walt , aka: “Wild Walt “Sully” and me.

Three of the top bands played we saw the Gratefull Dead, The Band & The Alman Brothers. It was known as Summer Jam 1973 (Google it) it was reportedly the largest Rock Festival Ever (so far) .
NOW 40 years after we are going again. I'm still a smart ass but a kind & generous dude. Ive had nothing but fun my whole life, I have a beautiful family, all educated and doing well, Im still married to my first girlfriend, I take good care of them all and have done so with no boss . I enjoy all I do . You should go to this concert people. Go there be nice to everyone, enjoy your felolow Americans , you will have a good time. Go & enjoy a memory again- I will be there with Sully, & Wild Walt going on ...................40 years later.
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Re: Interview: Larry Keel – Guitar Legend

Jim Barb — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:55:30 -0000

Larry has been a good friend for many years,we grew up together for quite a while , Larry was always amazing everyone with his of the wall style, I can remember when we would set with several men his senior and once he would join in and shortly after he was leaving them behind ,..they would slowly stop playing one at a time and watch larry in amazement, Once Larry came to a stop One gentleman said , and you are doing what....duct work for a living,....are you crazy, It was always was a good time , looking forward to the weekend , Heading to the mountains , to John Flowers cabin for a long evening of picking and socializing, nothing better , really miss those days.
Keep it up Larry , and Keep it fun most of all
JIMMY

Re: Mike Gordon 2009 Fall Tour & CD Giveaway

payday loan payday loan — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:46:44 -0000

there is no doubt about it…mike and his band should perform “ONCE IN A
LIFETIME” by the Talking Heads. and mike should wear the big, crazy
tuxedo a la David Byrne (and KERMIT THE FROG, for that matter) in the
music video for the song.

Re: Mike Gordon 2009 Fall Tour & CD Giveaway

dogging — Sun, 29 May 2011 03:58:28 -0000

To schedule a tour: 303-466-8365. Mountain View Elementary School, 12401
Perry St., has openings for extended-day kindergarten program next fall.
School day begins at 7:45 am, with dismissal at 2:30 pm (1:15 pm on Wednesdays).
Tuition: $350 per month,

Re: Furthur Summer Tour Dates 2011

Ryan DePalma — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 18:03:54 -0000

It's FURTHUR not FURTHER

Re: Interview: @TheGlenPrez – Michael Printup

Dagan Broad — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:03:00 -0000

@theglenprez I forgive you...

Re: Aqueous New Album & Interview

katemarie44 — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:53:33 -0000

Really sad I couldnt make it to artpark for the show last summer....this video clip is amazing, and so is aqueous! Not only are they extremely talented and creative, but they are also great people who love their fans and love their music. Aqueous is going to do big things....i hope they can soon share their fantastic jams with the rest of the world, keep it up guys!

Re: Phish to host Festival in Watkins Glen July 4th Weekend

Pete716 — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:32:07 -0000

Re: Phish to host Festival in Watkins Glen July 4th Weekend

Bands That Jam — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:04:18 -0000

Re: Phish to host Festival in Watkins Glen July 4th Weekend

Happycamper — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:07:56 -0000

I think this is BS

Re: Phish to host Festival in Watkins Glen July 4th Weekend

deckeysmom — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 21:32:32 -0000

I live in Burdett (2 miles from Watkins Glen) and these rumors have been circling for awhile within the travel and tourism industry here. Everyone seems to think it's happening. Small town...people talk. They even changed a local ordinance to make this happen. Previous posters are right, official WGI reps won't open their mouths about this until Phish officially calls it. Most people around here have no idea what they are in for. But, this crowd will definitely be better for the tourism industry than the NASCAR crowd. They hit the liquor store, WalMart, Bleachers and Maria's, but I believe the Phish fans will truly partake of the bounty of this region -- the wineries, local swimming holes, Farm Sanctuary, The Rooster, The Grist Mill, The Stone Cat, Red Newt, The Distillery, the Gorge, and yes, the liquor store, as well as all the other great things around here. WE WELCOME YOU! (disclaimer: my husband's a winemaker, 62 Phish shows and counting, and I work at Farm Sanctuary, three Phish shows and counting.) If this doesn't happen, we will be crushed!

Re: Top Ten Moments of UM’s 2010 NYE Show at the Riviera

Emily Stout — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 07:17:39 -0000

Actually, there is a typo in the About the Author section:

Benjamin Slayter is a *kickass Michigan-based photographer.