Esau Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 I haven't been able to locate a link to this news yet,although I haven't dug very deep for info this looks like great news.Be great to see some Canadian dates appear,but I think thats doubtful.New Riders Of The Purple SageFeaturing original members:David Nelson & Buddy CagewithMichael Falzarano (Hot Tuna) Johnny Markowski (Stir Fried/JGB)Ronnie Penque (Stir Fried/JGB/Ripple)The long-awaited return of The New Riders of the Purple Sage has fans in a psychedelic head spin. Original members David Nelson (guitar and vocals) and Buddy Cage (pedal Steel) along with Michael Falzarano of Hot Tuna (guitar, mandolin and vocals), Johnny Markowski of Stir Fried and The JGB (drums and vocals) and Ronnie Penque of Ripple and The JGB (bass and vocals) will treat the Northeast to a tour with shows throughout the Tri-State area, New York City and The Harvest Festival in upstate New York. Once called the greatest cosmic, psychedelic-country folk rock & roll band in the universe, the new lineup of NRPS will revive its legendary reputation in early October.Veterans David Nelson and Buddy Cage have put together a smokin’ band to perform its timeless music to fans both old and new. "David and I will be playing our NRPS catalog," says Buddy Cage who replaced Jerry Garcia on pedal steel in the band's earliest lineup in 1971. Original bass player Dave Torbert and drummer Spencer Dryden have passed away and are now a part of the ethereal band. They will undoubtedly be smiling down as their music lives on. Co-founder John Dawson cannot lend his considerable talents due to ongoing health problems although he will be there in spirit.Formed in 1969, The New Riders were signed to Columbia Records in 1971 by Clive Davis and its eponymous first album, New Riders of the Purple Sage, was released in September of that year to widespread acclaim. For the next 11 years the band continued to tour and release over 12 albums, selling over 4 million records. The two bands that helped define country rock as we know it are The Eagles and The New Riders of the Purple Sage. If the Eagles were the Beatles of country rock, then The New Riders of the Purple Sage were The Rolling Stones – rockin', rowdy and genuine.The New Riders Of The Purple Sage Ride AgainOctober5 - Rain Desert - Danielson, CT6 - Mexicali Blues - Teaneck, NJ7 - Joyous Lake - Woodstock, NY8 - Harvest Fest - Bainbridge, NY9 – Browines 23 East – Philadelphia PApost# 7777 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grateful_dave Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 canadian dates would be something else!! wow, what a great show that'll be! wish i could go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoMack Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Where's Bainbridge? Fug - I'd be down on this...Bet they'd love to play CTMF... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Where's Bainbridge?Some Googling led tohttp://newyorkstate.tribe.net/event/2ddda370-b390-4b9f-b519-d785c8b07f71which in turn led tohttp://www.damnsam.com/events.htmlAccording to MapQuest, it's about five-and-a-half-hour drive (and looks easily accessible from Ottawa or Toronto).Aloha,Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.