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  1. Man,that w.54th st. Phish sessions is A+

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    It is a PBS show, so check you local PBS station listings. The show runs late at night (usually between midnight and 2:am I think) and is usually paired with Austin City Limits.

    SO if you are lucky check the listings and they'll be running it again. I have also found in the past that a formal polite email to the station manager usually will result in a re-airing and email letting you know when. They originally played Phishs ACL the night alot of us were in Albany 9.9.00 and they reran it after a few people emailed them.

    FYI, Widespread, SCI, Phish, Allman Brothers, Blue Rodeo, Ben Harper and David Byrne (Talking Heads and host of Sessions at West 54th) have all performed on ACL.

    Sean

  3. janes addiction reunion?

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    I managed to catch their show before KDTU last October in Toronto.

    First of all, they were one of the most influential bands who didn't ever get recognition ala Velvet Underground. Second yes it is all of the original lineup including Rock Star Navarro.

    The show was killer IMHO (if not a little short). Full of stage antics such as Perry entering the stage through the floor wearing a huge parachute type dress that had go go dancers underneath it. Unneccesary were the go go dancers wearing only pasties, gyrating on huge stiletto heel shoe stages throughout the night. They did have a small stage set up at the back of the arena, where they played a mini acoustic set of a new Navarro tune, Jane Says and something else.

    Go check em out. But don't pay full price, the place was half empty and someone actually GAVE me 4 tickets to that one right in front of the building. Purchased the fifth one for $10, so five of us caught the show for $2 each.

    Sean

  4. Question of the Day

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    Other than 1 store in Mississauga, how about Krispy Kreme donuts. I don't miss one thing about American coffee on tour, but those donuts fueled more than a few thousands kms.

    Cherry Coke is always on the top of my list.

    And of course the venerable Fifth Avenue chocolate bar..........

    Egad! No wonder I always feel like crap when I get home, its all garbage.

    Sean

  5. goo balls

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    While I am a big fan of the coconut goo balls popular at Midwest Phish shows........One recent addition to goo balls has come to rule the gooed out earth:

    NUTELLA

    Its great for binding the ingredients together and is rather tasty (providing a little moisture to an otherwise dry snack).

    One time we bought some that were predominantly Corn Pops and Peanut Butter. They were very good, but a beverage was absolutely neccesary.

    Get gooed!!!!

    Sean

  6. nerofanlog 6.22-24.02 East Coast Run

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    Oh yeah, that was actually the third time. So now its five in all.

    And on second thought I think its called Tontos Underwater Paradise........

    If anyone gets the setlists from these nights could you please post them. Look out for the first night of Saint John on Direct Connect as soon as I track it.

    Sean

  7. nerofanlog 6.22-24.02 East Coast Run

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    nero

    June 22: The Cellar Patio- Fredericton, NB

    June 23: The Waterfront- Saint John, NB

    June 24: The Waterfront- Saint John, NB

    Well the boys have come and gone again. It's always sad to see such a quick little run of shows, and then nothing more for months. Ah well, I definitely filled my boots.

    After beginning their East Coast run of 9 shows in the same number of nights in St. Andrews to a great reception, the tone was set for the week. The sun stayed out, and the crowds (despite their lack of numbers) were ecstatic.

    My nerofanlog begins with my first nero show since March, and only second ever. I have been listening to their music heavily for quite a while, but circumstances always got in the way. Welcome to Fredericton! After an extremely long day of softball and beer, we

    headed out to see what The Cellar Patio was all about (apparently this is a new venture for UNB, and it was a sort of trial run). As we rounded the corner to the university, what should appear: the Nero bus! Our first sight of our old friends...... I gladly hopped on for the ride, only to find out it would last until the wee hours of Tuesday.

    First let me preface this by saying that there is no way on earth, any band could play outside in Saint John. The weather will just not allow for, be it the thick fog, chilly breezes or torrential rains. So when we arrived in Freddy

    we were thrilled to find a 32 degree day. The evening set outside made for a very friendly, summer vibe. There were quite a few people out for the show, considering that local faves Gummi DeMailo (sp?) were playing their last show and Jimmy Swift band was also in town. The music that nero played floored me. I

    have heard through the grapevine that they have really been playing well, but to see what 40+ shows could do for myself was magical. I am not overly familiar with the song titles, but the first night highlights were 401 Theme that seemed to go places the New Deal can only dream of, and an extremely satisfying Tonto's

    Underwater Revenge. The turnout at the event caused management to allow the

    band to play until 2:00 am (after previously being warned of a 1:00 curfew). So

    with some extra time we were treated to a FULL two sets of some great nero

    groove. They wrapped up Peaches en Regalia with not a minute to spare, to a

    great applause. An interesting side note to the show: there was a stand of trees

    around 100 yards away from the outdoor patio, and at one point there were several

    tree groovers. They stayed up the dancing away for most of the show, even after

    Dave beckoned them down to bar. Having spent a good deal of the day that began in

    Saint John at 7:00am, drunk and in the scorching sun, we took our tired masses

    home for rest and passed up on the hotel party with Jimmy Swift and Co. (see

    nero for the lurid details)...........

    Arriving home, my body was telling me to skip the show. Ya right..... Late in the

    afternoon, nero arrived to shower up and head to set up the gear. I stayed as

    horizontal as possible and saved all of my energy. And I needed. At about 11:00

    they took the stage to a few stragglers. Within minutes I had my second wind, and

    was brought to my feet by an excellent Elvezz. I enjoyed Sunday nights performance

    much better than the previous evening, as did many others... To quote my girlfriend

    who looked over at around the 45 minute mark and exclaimed "They haven't stopped

    yet!!!" Flawless, interesting progressive jamming highlighted this whole show. It

    seems to me that every time I see nero, even when they play familiar songs they are

    sooo different at every turn. Constantly keeping my attention, they closed out a great

    (if short at 62 minutes) set with an absolutely perfect version of First Tube. The second

    set brought the levels up, and with more kids coming by the crowd seemed to be getting

    into it. I think this is the first time I have seen nero not play the 401 Theme (which is one

    of my favs), but with so much new material I didn't miss it one bit. All I can say to you all is

    LEMONDUST. This is by far my favorite nero song, all the things I love about music

    are present repeatedly in this song. Love it! After Lemondust, one kind phriend bellowed

    out "Slayer!!!". In true rockstar fashion, the trio ripped into a minute or so of the hallowed

    "Seasons of the Abyss". This definitely won over the crowd, as everyone got up and

    danced for the rest of the show. At some point during the jamming in set 2, Dave pulled into

    Chameleon territory, and it was sealed- great show! Prior to the second set, the boys were

    contemplating wrapping this show up early since there weren't many there, but the all came

    for the second set and stayed till closing time. Tucked nero in, and contemplated that I have

    never seen a band other than Phish play three consecutive nights- and after two shows I

    just got giddy at the prospect of the next night.

    Quote of the day:

    "Why is that you Upper Canadians seem to roll the fattest joints?"

    The final show of the short East Coast run was Monday night, and my expectations were high. The show began with another unique jam that reminded me of the way the Phil Lesh Quintet begin their sets. There were many new faces in the room after night one, so the nero word really seems to be spreading. $6 pitchers ensured all were in a festive mood, and nero provided the soundtrack for the night. The first set was great, with some very interesting drumming taking up a great deal of my attention. I can't remember any particular songs, but was thrilled to hear the chunky notes of Scofields Hottentot to close set one. A great song, that many seemed to be familiar with so faces seemed to gape at Tone Master Dave's great guitar work. The first set was played so well in fact, that those I attended with decided against their better judgment

    to stay for "one more song". They ended up leaving with around 10 minutes left in the second set, warm beds and work commitments were nothing in the face of nero's jamming. My highlight of the

    second set and possibly the whole run was a one two combination of Tontos Underwater Revenge and Lemondust. I just closed my eyes and let that trio run right through me. As the jam unfolded Dave (after a little gentle prodding the previous day) gave us all the Hockey Night in Canada salute. Even

    the zoned out bartender, couldn't help but smile and turn around to watch. For the encore the crowd seemed to be showing the band just what they thought of the show, and all made it up to the front and got down to a fine Peaches en Regalia.

    Quote of the day:

    "I do tonnes of stupid things everyday, and I'm still here."

    So it was three shows, in three nights. Less than 15 hours of sleep, loads of Alpine Lager, and a bit of a sunburn to boot. But nero left here this morning, and I would be heading out again tonight if they were going to play. I know we all love our Canadian bands for various reasons and they play their hearts

    out for us, but I get a very different, much more intense and important feeling from the lads from Ottawa. Constantly evolving, jamming and most importantly smiling.......... I hope nero is here to stay.

    Sean

  10. Velvet et. all.........!!!!!!!!

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    Hey if you guys get this message can you please give us a call sometime tonight (Friday).

    We are headed out for the weekend, and need to get in touch with you for some info.

    If we don't get in touch, we'll see you Saturday in Fredericton. We have been spreading the word so hopefully the crowd will be decent.

    I am soooo stoked about three nero shows in three nights. My dancin shoes are gettin primed!

    Sean

  12. Radiohead

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    Totally love em. I was a much bigger fan of the first two Pablo Honey and The Bends than I am of OK Computer and onwards.... But they are really killer. I have a couple of sweet shows if you are interested.

    BTW, I wouldn't count Kid Rock in for any Radio head B+P's. Has anyone seen his newest video.... something about being a Mofo..... anyways there is a clip of him on the can, and he wipes with Radiohead toilet paper. Is that some kind of really deep rock star hidden meaning?

    Sean

  17. what do you think?

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    I am not one to just piss on corporations because they are large and successful. I live in the real world and know that capitalism is the only way. But wow, this is just disgusting. Maybe it was unintentional, but I can't possibly see how. I can look at this thing a thousand ways and I only see one thing......

    Thank goodness it was pulled.

    Sean

  20. Hey Chatham-S. Ontario Peeps...

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    Deer Creek is paradise....... There are several campgrounds in the immediate area. They are mostly private peoples land so authorities aren't present. One of them has a website its called Dead Creek Campgrounds.

    As for onsite camping. I have stayed right at the Deer Creek campgrounds every time I was there without a hitch. Never heat (but be careful when you exit the Interstate- Indiana cops search anyone they feel like, on the WAY IN TO THE VENUE). These are two lane country roads and there is no way to turn around (I think they are mostly at the Exit with the Pilot station). The camping there is a little more (maybe $12 a night) but there is water and showers (very very very cold) available, as well as hosting most of the vending.

    Enjoy the creek! That is the one thing I am going to miss about being away from the middle of the country this summer.....

    Sean

  21. Question of the Day

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    Well mostly because of my father I wanted to race cars, but common sense and a desire to live overrode that.

    I guess since high school all I have wanted to be is a good father. My profession is irrelevant.

    And now, I map landscapes and such with GIS based computers.

    Sean

  22. Q for today

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    Its probably been said before.....

    But I will never ever hear Here Comes the Sun without magically being transported back to the new sun, in the new millenium in Big Cypress.

    I was right under a speaker tower and when the song started it made more than a few cry.............

    ahhhhh, Bliss.

    Thanks MarcO

    Sean

  24. Anyone ever heard of Dispatch???

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    WOW!!!

    Funky, ska type grooves.

    I found their info as Jack Johnson is opening for them on a few dates. Their website

    www. dispatchmusic.com has some killer mp3's. The General, Open Up (into A Land Down Under) and Two Coins (with a killer nod to And It Stoned Me) were particularly interesting.

    I have one show if anyone is interested in it, its on Direct Connect or I can B+P.

    We need some new bands to trade. I am getting freakin bored with trancey guitar jams.

    Sean

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