Just found this on Phil's site.
http://www.phillesh.net/philzonepages/f ... endar.html (http://www.phillesh.net/philzonepages/friends_stuff/calendar.html)
Sat-Sep-22 Santa Barbara County Bowl Santa Barbara, CA 5:00/6:00 TBA TBA 8.4/10:00AM
Sun-Sep-23 The Greek Theater Berkeley, CA 2:00/3:00 TBA TBA 8.5/10:00AM
Fri-Sep-28 The Phillmore Denver, CO 7:00/8:00 TBA TBA 8.3/10:00AM
Sat-Sep-29 Red Rocks Amphitheater Denver, CO 6:00/7:30 TBA TBA 8.3/10:00AM
Sun-Sep-30 Paolo Soleri Santa Fe, NM 5:00/6:00 TBA TBA TBA
Tue-Oct-02 The Pageant St. Louis, MO 6:30/7:30 TBA TBA 8.10/5:00 PM
Wed-Oct-03 Uptown Theater Kansas City, MO 6:30/7:30 TBA TBA 8.11/10:00AM
Fri-Oct-05 The Riviera Theater Chicago, IL (18+ only) 6:30/8:00 TBA TBA 8.11/10:00AM
Sat-Oct-06 The Riviera Theater Chicago, IL (18+ only) 6:30/8:00 TBA TBA 8.11/10:00AM
Sun-Oct-07 The Riviera Theater Chicago, IL (18+ only) 6:30/8:00 TBA TBA 8.11/10:00AM
Tue-Oct-09 The Orpheum Theater Boston, MA 6:30/7:30 TBA TBA 8.10/10:00AM
Wed-Oct-10 The Orpheum Theater Boston, MA 6:30/7:30 TBA TBA 8.10/10:00AM
Fri-Oct-12 Tweeter Waterfront Camden, NJ 7:00/8:00 TBA TBA 8.10/10:00AM
Sat-Oct-13 Charlottesville Pavilion Charlottesville, VA 6:00/7:00 TBA TBA 8.10/10:00AM
Sun-Oct-14 The Echo Project Atlanta, GA Noon/7:00 TBA TBA TBA
Tue-Oct-16 Lyric Opera House Baltimore, MD 6:30/7:30 TBA TBA 8.10/10:00AM
Thu-Oct-18 Shea's Performing Arts Center Buffalo, NY 6:00/7:00 TBA TBA 8.11/10:00AM
Fri-Oct-19 Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, CT 6:00/7:00 TBA TBA 8.10/10:00AM
Sat-Oct-20 Glens Falls Civic Center Glens Falls, NY 7:00/8:00 TBA TBA 8.10/10:00AM
Sun-Oct-21 War Memorial at Oncenter Syracuse, NY 6:00/7:00 TBA TBA 8.10/10:00AM
Wed-Oct-31 Nokia Theater Times Square New York, NY 7:00/8:00 TBA TBA 8.10/Noon
Thu-Nov-01 Nokia Theater Times Square New York, NY 7:00/8:00 TBA TBA 8.10/Noon
Fri-Nov-02 Nokia Theater Times Square New York, NY 7:00/8:00 TBA TBA 8.10/Noon
Sat-Nov-03 Nokia Theater Times Square New York, NY 7:00/8:00 TBA TBA 8.10/Noon
Mon-Nov-05 Nokia Theater Times Square New York, NY 7:00/8:00 TBA TBA 8.10/Noon
Tue-Nov-06 Nokia Theater Times Square New York, NY 7:00/8:00 TBA TBA 8.10/Noon
Thu-Nov-08 Nokia Theater Times Square New York, NY 7:00/8:00 TBA TBA 8.10/Noon
Fri-Nov-09 Nokia Theater Times Square New York, NY 7:00/8:00 TBA TBA 8.10/Noon
Sat-Nov-10 Nokia Theater Times Square New York, NY 7:00/8:00 TBA TBA 8.10/Noon
We'll prolly catch at least a couple in Chicago, if'n I talk nice to the wife.....
What do you think jiku-bro?
lw
Seems he likes to go east more than play out here. When is Jackie Greene gonna play?
Jackie is in the band this entire tour.
lw
Got this from Jackie on myspace:
Jackie Greene to Join Phil Lesh and Friends this fall
Body: Hello all,
I guess it's not much of a secret anymore, but I thought I'd give an "official" word about it.
I have been lucky enough to be asked to join Phil Lesh & Friends this fall for an extensive american tour! We will be starting in late September and rolling right up to November.
We will be playing some fantastic venues and it will be LOTS of fun.
I feel very honored to have been asked to take part in such a remarkable band. I am truly in awe of each of their talents.
Amazing! Check out the dates and the band here: http://www.phillesh.net/ (http://www.phillesh.net/)
We will be playing some of my tunes on this tour as well. And of course, lots of Grateful Dead tunes! I'm having a wonderful time learning and singing these great songs. It's truly a magical time. I feel blessed. I hope you'll join us out there.
Well, that was sure easy. The wife is all in. We both enjoy spending time in Chicago. We'll prolly catch the Friday and Saturday shows, but I doubt we'll make it to all three.
lw
I'm still blown away that Jackie got this gig. Quite an endorsment. I guess Phil wants to expand his demographic, young girls can't get enough of Jackie. A few years back before he broke big time he could pack a good size club in the middle of the week with a $15 ticket, and then do it again the next week. Hard to do in your home town.
I doubt Jackie was brought on board for demographics. That's a little silly, imo. I've never heard the guy perform, but do have faith in Phil's ability to put together a band.
I think both Phil and Bobby realize they won't be around forever and are looking to infuse the scene with young blood of their choosing.
I've never heard Jackie. And I'd never heard Ryan Adams before Phil took him under his wing awhile back, either. But I DID enjoy the tour Ryan joined Phil. But there were many heads on-line not happy with Phil's choice of bandmate.
At least the Chicago run is 18 and over..... hehe
lw
Jackie writes pretty good tunes, a bit derivative of Dylan and Neal Young. He looks a lot like Dylan did at that age (I think he's about 24). He has a big voice for a skinny little dude, sings Muddy Waters blues and stuff.
What he has is brilliant managment, the guy does stuff like book Jackie into the Newport Folk Festival on his 23rd birthday, same as Dylan did. Got him signed to a millon dollar deal with Verve, but I have heard some gossip that he was released from the contract after his first CD didn't do as well as anticipated.
I wouldn't assume that Phil does not make decisions in part based on business concerns, it's tough out there these days. Thats the yoga of rock and roll, how do you keep it real and viable at the same time? Phil seems to be handling it with quite a bit of grace, but this is a tough time for touring acts.
Huh? To be honest, I'm sort of surprised that you see Phil's decision to tour with this kid as a bidness decision. jrl. From what I see on tour, Phil has no trouble filling the halls he chooses to play. (this band is set for a nine night run in NYC.) Taking jackie on tour introduces the guy to Phil's rabbid fans. This is more a favor to Jackie than to Phil, imo.
Btw, I'm guessing Phil would never have to play another paying gig if'n he didn't want to.
I remember the daze when da dead had to discourage fans without tickets from coming to the venues because the scene was just getting too big for Its own good.
lw
Well those decisions are made on multiple levels for sure. It could be him wanting to expose a new generation to the wonders of real music. I agree it is totally a break for Jackie, makes me much more optimistic about his longevity.
Phil could survive for sure, but he's got an orginization and employees, plus his Phil- anthropic concerns. When Garcia died a bunch of people lost good jobs, losing health care and homes no doubt. The Dead have a history of treating their staff and crew well, with perks not often found in rock and roll. Anyone in business can tell you how expensive it is to have employees.
I don't mean to diminish the great man in any way, it's actually more in my admiration for his keeping of the flame with style and grace, while facing the realities of the earthbound part of what he does in this day and age. He has often said he misses the simplicity of the first days.
LONG LIVE PHILLIP CHAPMAN LESH!!!!!!
I'm just PSYCHED!!!! I mean, I am going to see Ratdog/Allman Brothers next month, and thats fucking great, but I am JONEZING for some Phil. Haven't seem him since Dec. 2005 and he is the one who carries the torch. Am I right LW? :lol: 8)
Charlottesville and Baltimore are the ones I am hoping for. We'll see.
Well, I'm sort of biased on this one, jiku-bro. I stumbled into the Phil zone during the second set of my first show and have been there ever since...
I've had a few intense experiences with RatDog, but Phil's shows are usually dripping with psychedelia night in and out.
I wish you'se guys would consider a weekend in the windy city...
lw
hmmm, I will run it by the little lady... :D
Sunrise over the prairie was beautiful this morning. Highs expected to be in the mid 80's. We'll be heading toward Chicago in the next while in order to catch a couple of Phil shows. Even Laura is getting excited. hehe
With Da cubbies play-off game on Saturday night and the Chicago marathon running on Sunday, the windy city should be hopping, Phil Lesh bass popping!
Set lists look interesting so far...
lw
Just pray they don't do Jackie's song "Mexican Girl". I heard they were doing it. When I heard it on the juke at Da Torch, I thought it was Jimmy Fuckin Buffet.
On a similiar note (a C sharp, maybe) I jammed with Jackies band boys the other night. Nate(Jackie's guit guy) said that Phil sat in with them at the Catalyst in Santa Cruz and that Phil bought Jackie an iPhone.
Jackie Greene, Jackie Greene. That's all I've heard about since leaving the riv tonight.
jackie is becoming a dirty hippy as we peak.
Jackie Greene... Jackie Greene
They had a pro side of the stage and an out of control kid's side. Jackie Greene.. Jackie Greene
Molo was the moderator
And there was Phil, on the youngster side of the stage with the kid who looked 12. I think they said his name was jAckie Greene. Anyway, there was my BASS hero up on stage taking down the house whilst this kid crooned old dead tunes like he owned 'em. Half way through the first mississippi up-town and the kid has his arm up around Phil's shoulder and I flash on the fact that while you may not teach an old dog new tricks, you can teACH A YOUNG DAWG OLD SONGS. (I'm not digging the wife's keyboard much.)
ps why did all the beautiful people look so ugly tonight? And what's the deal with those new fangled plastic looking transparent rolling papers, anyway?
lw
Upon further reflection....
The rivera isn't really or favorite venue. Way too hot in that place. We sweat gallons and I ain't exagerating.
We both decided we've been getting spoiled with denver shows. Matter of fact, that's where we'll prolly catch the next tour. Colorado hippies do it up right AND left.
Pretty low-keyed crowd in our opinion. And the night started off strange as hell. Walking into the venue I was frisked by some dude who more or less sexually groped me during the invasive process. This dude stuck his hand up the crack of my ass and then grabbed each ass cheek like he was kneeding dough. At that point I let out a little fake squeal of delight and dude went off on me, screaming in my face that I had to knock it off cause he was just doing his job. Wife thought it was strange as hell, as she watched da dude feeling me up after she went through the woman's line with no hassle or grope-job. We never did figure out if'n he was just joking or not. But I felt physically violated and was yelled at to boot. hehe
Anyway, the place was a sauna and the acoustics left something to be desired. Maybe tonight will be smoother.
We like jackie. He can play and sing and brings some youthful energy to phil's scene. He did one acoustic song in the first set that left the crowd restless but another tune (presumably of his) had laura searching da net after the show in an effort to find it to download.
lw
Howdee-hey, kids.
Phil is still pounding away at his bass as we speak. And we're not losing any sleep over bailing on this one early.
IWhithin five minutes of getting out of the taxi, I was bunked on a ten-strip and had me stash confiscated (read: stolen) by the venue security dousch. hahaha MANY new or like-new experiences tonight...... Never been stripped of my things. Second time I've been bunked.
We'll never go back to the riviera.
I was talking to Molo before the show and he was complaining about how hot it was the night before. No shite. I've never done a show in those conditions before. Steam bath and bastard security to boot.
Then there was the chicago dead crowd. Half of them had their cell phones to their ear or in their faces the whole show and the rest made endless trips between the bar and bathroom, stepping on toes both ways, every time. Thanks for the beer bath, but I'll skip the cigarette burn next time. hahaha No shite.
Anyway, this was the first show we've ever left early and I can really give a rats ass what we missed. I'll catch it on disc. From the privacy of my air conditioned/centrally heated home where the wife is the only one allowed to stick their finger up my ass crack and even then I don't really like it...
The riviera is lame.
ps: joe: the missus told me to tell you to tell jackie that it wasn't his fault that we left early. He still played and sang and looked purty as ever. And we think maybe phil did turn his bass up a little for tonight's show. We actually heard him a little better, which was little consolation as we fled da scene before losing da soul.
Oh, they're having a HOT time in chicago tonight!
lw
Oh yeah, Laura is calling the chi-town fire marshal tomorrow. She has some experience working with those folks. We doubt they allow as many folks in that venue as we experienced last night. We were packed in like sardines and the isles were jammed full as well. Every seat in the balcony was taken and the isles were full up top, too. (It had to be 120* up there, maybe more.)
There were the first shows in my life that I was able to actually wring large quantities of sweat out of my shirt after exiting the venue. Could have done it to the shorts, too.
The three gumbas on the rail in front of us turned into nine with the help of their cell phones shortly after the gig started. So we ended up in the fifth row behind the rail, getting jostled and sloshed on every time delegates from that fine chicago faction made their way back for beers and bathroom breaks. In between beer and bathroom breaks, those jovially fat fucks regalled each other with the banalities of their day. What a fucking joke. Felt more like a jerry springer show than phil.
Btw, if'n that had been our first dead family experience, we prolly wouldn't go back. (now I see why straight people stay away. hahahaahahahaha)
On the lighter side....
Friday night early in the first set there were a couple of guys standing next to my wife that were talking up a storm while the band played. Really having an animated conversation. And when the band stopped playing, dudes actually stopped talking. So after observing this phenomona of self-imposed silence for a spell, I finally cleared the air.... "It appears you fellas have this here process ass-backward. When the band plays, we listen. When they stop, we talk. Whaaz-a-fooking-matter, cat got your tongue?" Then we all laughed and the guys allowed us to enjoy our sauna in relative peace.
lw
Sounds like it was brutal, but I'm glad you liked Jackie. Phil seems to think a lot of him. It's starting to look like maybe Jackie has legs, is in for life.
I will tell him why you left the next time I see him, I'm sure it will be a big load off his mind.
After thinking about the past weekend, I've reached a few conclusions that may or may not be accurate......
Phil appeared to concentrate so much energy on jackie that steve and larry seemed to be a little out of the loop, musically, imo. I'm under the impression that phil wants jackie to get a warm reception from Phil's fans. He was almost like a doting father. Don't get me wrong, I like jackies guitar style. However, Larry campbell was a little under utilized and maybe even under amplified for my taste. It kind of seemed to me like jackie was replacing bobby, jerry and at times brent with his guitar, vocals and keyboard work while the "pro's" lurked on the sidelines. And while that may be good for jackies confidence, it left a little to be desired, musically, imo. Heck, on friday night we heard more than one person complain about how low phil had his bass, and we agreed. He was a little more up front in the mix saturday evening, but I still got the impression that phil was more a sideman for jackie than the guy we all came out to see/hear.
lw
Weird. I was really surprized when Jackie got the gig. I aways have thought of him as a singer/songwriter more than anything. I never really heard him stretch out or play anything other than tight songs or blues.
I first encountered Jackie when he must have been 20 or so. I had a steady Thursday gig with my friend Kentucky Slim. They were basically paid rehearsals because Kentucky also owned the club. But Jackie came in with his keyboard, basically an electronic organ. I was immediattly struck by his talent and soul. After a while I realized he was using the transpose function on his keyboard to put everything in the key of C. I kidded him about it, said he should learn to play all the keys. he came and played with us 5 or 6 times if I remember right, always very pleasant, seemed happy to be playing with us grizzled vets.
Last time I played with him was at the Sacramento Heritage Festival a couple years ago. This time he was headlining on the big stage. I was in kind of a revue on the blues stage, one long set featuring several front people including Kentucky. Jackie set his keys up and played during Kentucky Slim's portion of the set unannounced. He was still the same quiet kid that hung around the Blue Lamp those several years before.
Well, I can see how he got the gig. Jackie got soul and he can sing.
However, it appears Phil is willing to at least temporarily sacrifice the psychedelic edge we've grown to crave in order to put (and keep) jackie in the limelight....
lw
That was my big puzzlement, Jackie just isn't a jammer. Phil must really like him a lot.
I know this gig will expand Jackie's horizons.
The more I think of it, I'm pretty sure that place was over-booked. Many tickets, like ours, were printed at home after buying on-line. But the riviera wasn't using scanners to track use of tickets. They just tore a hunk out of the ticket portion of the piece of paper. SO anyone with a copier could make up a stack of tickets that would get you in the door. I half-wonder if'n it wasn't the freaking security or venue management that released the extra tickets. They sure made it easy for someone......
lw
Damn bro, sorry to hear the gigs were such a drag. I am looking forward to this coming Tuesday. I've been listening to a couple shows from this tour I downloaded, and it sounds to me like Phil is definitely focusing more on song than jam.
Might take some getting used to.
Oh, man.....
Don't get me wrong jiku, it wasn't the band we had trouble with. I enjoyed the sacramental aspect of the first show. ANd we prolly wouldn't have gone anywhere early if it wouldn't had been for getting bunked in the lot and then basically rolled of my stash at the front door.
I doubt heat or overbooking of the venue will be such a factor in your experience. Sure was a first for us.
Enjoy the shows. Jackies playing might surprise you and I'm sure they will be tightening up down the stretch.
lw
I hear you. I definitely hear a different direction in the music, but he also seems to pull it back to 'familiar territory' every so often too. I've the first five shows from this tour on my ipod, and I like it, but I'll be honest, I sort of wish he would get Warren, Jimmy, Rob and John (the Quintet) back again... still, I am STOKED for Tuesday! :lol:
Enjoy the ride,
ride
ride.
At least we're enjoying the ride......
Will be thinking of you tonight, brotha jiku-bro.
lw
That was a pretty good band. Other fairly good guitar players he's had include Mr. Scofield, Mr Kimock and the one and only Robben Ford.
I'm sitting here goin Jackie Greene, Warren Haynes, Jackie Greene, Warren Haynes...... hmmmm what's wrong with this picture
I dug the sets
Jimmy Herring was prolly my fav d trucks spent sitting in with Phil in Denver.
J Herring was prolly my fave, but not when playing with Warren, as Jimmy kinda got stepped on in that configuration, imo.
Larry campbell can play.
Imo, jackie and larry or jackie and warren or jackie and herring would all work out fine if'n phil would allow da pros to lead da man-chile and not da other way around.
Barry Sleiss (sp?) has cut me to shreds a few times....
lw
Jiku-bro: Its going on a week since you caught that show. What gives?
Hope all is/was swell.
lw
Sorry for the delay! LOL!
The show was great - we had a blast. The delay was that I started a new job on Thursday, so its been hectic as all hell. More on that some other time.
We hauled ass up to Baltimore, and got there just in time (after having to park about 8 blocks away due to lack of parking :evil: ). But, we also needed to hit the can, so by the time we got to our seats they were already halfway through Playing in the Band.
The first set seemed somewhat... restrained? But still nice, but the second set kicked ass!!! I know its been said, but Jackie, as talented a musician and singer as he is, appears to be a 14 year old up on stage... :lol:
The highlight for me was the Cumberland Blues > Eyes > Brokedown. I don't think there was a dry eye in the place - I know mine weren't...
Set 1
01. intro
02. Playing In The Band >
03. This Wheel's On Fire
04. So Hard To Find My Way
05. Mississippi Half-Step >
06. Deal
07. Mexican Girl
08. Good Lovin'
Set 2
01. intro
02. Gone Wanderin' >
03. Cumberland Blues
04. Jam >
05. Eyes Of The World >
06. Brokedown Palace
07. Golden Road
08. Viola Lee Blues (v1 & v2) >
09. Why Don't We Do It In The Road >
10. Viola Lee Blues (v3) >
11. All Along The Watchtower >
12. I Know You Rider
13. intros, donor rap, happy birthday Bobby
14. E: Box Of Rain
It was also Bobby's 60th birthday, which Phil did mention.