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Don't know how many people here subscribe to the Lefsetz Letter; the latest one is interesting I thought:

This sounds like a continuation of his frustration with his monitor tech that I witnessed in Toronto and wrote about in the fall tour tracker thread. I have no doubt that the tech and the PA system itself are travelling with the tour so I wonder why they haven't just fired this guy if he can't do his job right. I would have also been frustrated with a 70-minute show as a spectator, but I know the kind of shitty situation it is being onstage and not being able to hear your own voice when you sing.

Just bumpin it to say, we're going to try very hard to stick to: 9:30pm - Tanya or Tiiu 10:15pm - Tanya or Tiiu 11pm - Bucks Of course that will depend on whether there are people in the room at 9:30 or not, so come on out!

Looks like the Toronto show is being upped as we speak. All the FLACs are there and the mp3's etc are appearing one at a time: http://www.archive.org/details/ryanadams2007-09-21.sbd.flac16

Bumpin it up eh Set times to come soon. We expect the night will start around 9:30 if all goes according to plan.

The banter WAS great, even though I think half the place was worried that if somebody said the wrong thing he'd march off. He did seem to need more piano in his monitor every time he sat down there, and he knocked his fist on the top of it to signal his monitor guy a few times. His guitar tech handed him a Strat and some idiot hollered "Let It Ride", and I thought it was all over, but then they actually played Let It Ride. But there was immediately some problem with the Strat, it had a capo on it and either the tech had given it to him in the wrong tuning or it was out of tune or the capo was on the wrong fret or something and he was visibly frustrated; he sang the first verse while tuning back up and ditched the Strat right after that tune. He had been giving his monitor guy big sweeping hand signals all night and was still visibly frustrated, so sometime around the Strat incident (I think as he was handing the guitar back to his tech) he had some conversation with either the tech or somebody else sidestage, and then said something to the guys in the band. I was sitting right by the soundboard and during the next song an older guy comes out to talk to the FOH guy and I couldn't hear what he said, but at the end they both kind of raised their eyebrows as if to say, "Can you believe that?". Anyway then I looked over by the stage and the much younger monitor tech had moved over and was standing against the wall and an older guy was running the monitor board. So my hypothesis is that he had a new monitor guy step in mid-show, which is kind of crazy. In any event, though, it was a great, great show. Those descriptions of the banter only really touch upon the themes, in reality they were much longer and drawn out; looking forward to hearing that recording. Oh also, I realize now that Goodnight Rose was in that first chunk of tunes and that's actually from the new record, so I was mistaken in saying they were all Jacksonville/Cold Roses tunes. I thought last night's version was particularly awesome, though, because it was so subdued and dynamic. That's really a good way to describe the show all around - dynamic. They seem to have really worked on their arrangements and it shows. Was anybody else expecting a piano player, though? I thought they had a guy with them on that acoustic tour.

That's pretty close to on the money, except I fear no wrath. Rather, the religion is probably as important to my folks and grandmother as music is to me. If I fail to participate, I break their hearts a little bit. I'm almost entirely non-religious but I still would rather not hurt their feelings too much, you know? Anyway tonight I came up with a great compromise. Spent 45 mins in synagogue, slipped out, booted it to Massey, picked up a single floor seat at the box office, saw the show. And holy fuck was it killer! I couldn't even believe the setlist. Tons and tons of more popular numbers; the first 6 (at least) were Cold Roses/Jacksonville tunes. Dear John was as incredible as people described here. Opener was Kiss Before I Go followed by Beautiful Sorta. Games was one of those first 6 as well and it was KILLER, it has to be one of my favourite Jacksonville tunes. Ryan became talkative about halfway through the show and remained so. Good vibe, only one encore but it was nice and long (Syl. Plath again, solo piano). Closed with Sweet Carolina and they appeared to be showing the bass player the chords as they played it, which made me wonder if it's been a while since he's played this tune (possibly not at all with the current bass player? He was hired about a year ago). The band = amazing. Voices, just as you all said, were incredible, and the playing was out of this world. I wish I could see it all again tomorrow night.

Indeed the Bucks are still hanging around and playing this Thurs at the Peej. Joining us on the bill will be our friend Tiiu Millistver, an awesome folky kind of songwriter from Guelph via Toronto; we'll also feature Tanya Davis of Halifax, NS. She was last in town on tour with Jenn Grant, she'll present her unique brand of alternative folk. So yes , this is a show not to be missed! You all know how seldom the Bucks perform, and this is very likely to be our last show in quite a while, so please do us the honour. Hope to see you there. Once again, the Bucks are: Max Kerman - vocals, piano, guitar Aaron Goldstein - guitar, pedal steel, vocal Adam Melnick - B3 organ Mike DeAngelis - bass Dan Griffin - drums, vocal Lynn Seward - vocal http://www.myspace.com/thesurlyyoungbucks http://www.myspace.com/tiiumillistver http://www.myspace.com/tanyadavismusic

Yom Kippur be damned, I really want to fucking see this show.

I've been reading this thread with great, great envy. Friday night (same night as the Toronto show) is 'Kol Nidre', the beginning of Yom Kippur, the proverbial Jewish judgement day. For all my non-affiliation and secularism, it's an evening in synagogue I simply cannot skip if I ever want to speak to my grandmother again. My parents wouldn't be happy either but they'd get over it. I really, really wish I could be at Massey Hall though.

It didn't always say that, but it has for a long time.

Avast ye!

http://www.donnymccaslin.com Tonight and tomorrow night at the Rex. Tomorrow daytime at Mohawk College in Hamilton. Dates in Montreal and Ottawa as well. Ben Monder on guitar. I've been told not to miss this, so I thought I'd pass it on.

Uh... I don't think I've ever been so frightened by something on YouTube. That's downright chilling.

Christ on a cracker and oh my fuck Neil Young - WITH BEN KEITH Dare I say this? I believe I will forego my planned attempt for scalped tickets to the Ryan Adams show in order to afford this one. Good lord, talk about the chance of a lifetime.

I just figured I'd light this fire and watch it burn.

Guy 1: Man, I totally lost my voice this weekend. Guy 2: Yeah? Guy 1: Yeah, after my buddies picked me up we basically drove around Hamilton screaming at people for hours. (couple minutes later, down the hall, same two guys) Guy 1: Yeah, there was one guy who got a little testy as I was leaving. Guy 2: Yeah? Guy 1: Yeah, I just went back to say goodbye to Julie, and I'm like, "see you later Julie", and this one guy looks all pissed, and I'm like, "Dude, what the fuck?" and he's all, "You're standing on my hat" and I look down and there's his hat on the ground. But I'm like, "Dude, I'm fuckin drunk, and your hat is on the ground!"

Dan Griffin is one of the songwriters - and also the drummer - in the Surly Young Bucks. Earlier this year he released his debut EP, Stars and Satellites, which has enjoyed much critical acclaim. Tonight the Regrets are: Dan Griffin - vocal, electric guitar Dave Griffin - acoustic guitar Mike Atcheson - electric bass, vocal Aaron Goldstein - pedal steel (that's me) Max Kerman - piano, organ (replacing Adam Melnick who can't make it tonight) Tim Oxford - drums Check out some tunes at www.myspace.com/dangriffinmusic Also on the bill: Jenn Grant from Halifax, NS. Her new disc Orchestra for the Moon has also been showered with much acclaim and she has been across the country to support it. Have a listen to her incredible voice at www.myspace.com/jenngrant1 Robyn Dell'Unto from Hamilton. She's a local songstress who also sports an incredible voice. www.myspace.com/robyndellunto Robyn on first, followed by the Regrets, followed by Jenn. $6 cover. Hope some folks make it out.

Thought some folks might be interested. According to a MySpace bulletin today, Blind Melon will play Higher Ground in Burlington, VT on October 8. http://www.myspace.com/blindmelon

1. My course books are, like, totally heavy. 2. You should see my schedule, I have to walk miles between classes. 3. Q: Do you know where the student centre is? A: Turn around. 4. Get out of here Booche, what are you, like 80? 5. Wanna play ping pong? 6. WTF? 7. The Simpsons are like SO first year! (I actually heard a guy say that on the bus) 8. Wanna skip afternoon classes and go to the pub. 9. I'm going to try to get through this semester without buying any books! (I saved so much money this way!) 10. Fiction...that means it's real or not...I can never remember. 11. That's what I'm talking about, in Japan, they've got it going on. People are always like, "Well why didn't you stay there, then?" and the answer is I couldn't, my visa expired.

I haven't read the whole thing yet but this is bringing back memories of Scandanavialog, which I read with GREAT interest. Is this the whole thing, Velvet, or is there more to come? Top notch work in any event. I look forward to reading the whole thing.

Hey hippies, take note, this shizzz is tomorrow. We're gonna rip a killer Not Fade Away, but more Buddy than Bobby.

If you wanna sendspace that to me, I give you track names and stuff for whatever you've got. Thanks again for taping Greg, you're the man.

Too lazy for creative bump, so all you get is 'bump'

Yeah I've read that. And I've heard the Hendrix bit too, wrapping a tab or two in his bandana over a cut on his forehead. How about this one: If you go see the Pete Best Band nowadays (original Beatles drummer), he has a second drummer who is much younger than he is. In the middle of the show, though, Pete introduces the guy as his brother. The story as told to me begins with Neil Aspinall, original Beatles roadie. Pete Best's mother ran a club in the basement of their house and the Beatles used to play there and rehearse there often. Aspinall was renting a room in the house and apparently became romantically involved with Pete Best's mother...one thing lead to another and the roadie knocked her up. A short time later they fired Pete Best from the band. His little brother is the roadie's kid. Meantime, the roadie worked his way up and was the director of Apple Records from its inception until April of this year when he finally stepped down. Anybody heard anything like this?