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Well I don't know what offer I missed out on, but count me in and I will see you at the show and my sources tell me we're at the same hotel NW

Nice to have it affirmed that Gary Clark Jr. was exceptionally good. I've been increasingly intrigued to hear him live over the past year or so

Bleh...pukey

Tooly?

The few singles I've heard off the new album are quite good. I enjoy listening to Silver Sun but its got some hardly subtle Pink Floyd rip-off moments in there...

Yes it will. I've been really wanting to see moe.'s new material live, but I can't justify missing the turtles/spirit family reunion bill. Just too good. Besides Ryan Young is one of my spiritual guides Dang

Damn...poor Sara. I'd say she can't catch a break but um...ya know. I hope she heals with minimal scar tissue constraints...can be nasty stuff. I highly recommend the pain of getting it manually broken up when the time is right.

Nice pic! Nice Waterloo tee too. Although must say the moniker on a shirt I saw in a local shop window a while back probably takes the cake. It read "Kitchener is Bitchener"

I love Gilmour's solo material. I thought On an Island was a solid album... And getting to see him play at Massey Hall...I get goosebumps just thinking about it. Mmmm...Great to hear he has something coming down the pipe as well. I honestly don't think I have ever heard any of Water's solo material. I don't hate Division Bell. Its probably been 10-15 years since I've listened to it which probably says something. Maybe its time to dig it up...

I'm intrigued...

Was it a poor turnout? Choked not to have seen them in the city I'm living in, but just had a move and with everything else that was already on the go this summer it just wasn't in the cards. I recall a good turnout last time they played there...can't fully recall what month that was but I remember it being hot hot inside. Bar gigs in the heart of summer are always a bit of a crapshoot

Getting increasingly excited and intrigued to hear (just the right amount) of new stuff live!

I would have loved to have seen this!

Absolutely. It isn't often that you see something undone so quickly. Even when it is apparent that the initial logic was flawed. Many thanks to the stars that aligned for this reversal to take place!!!

Fuckin EH!! Seriously folks. Do not miss this. Amazing bill. This makes me very, very happy.

Sounds fun!

Unseen Strangers are supposed to go on at ten, Fatties around midnight. Get there early folks this is a great double bill!

Yes this was a shame. They were REALLY getting fired up right before set break. The first set was a strong one. But I was choked. Such a great representation of Ontarians down there as well...all raring to go. Oh well, this and the cancelled Phish show last year are the only two I can recall being shut out on in all the many years of going to numerous shows. I suppose all in all that's a pretty good track record.

I wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere near any of that. Booing crowd included. Bummer.

Next year dad. Next year

Ya don't say.... I'm going to have to hear me that one

I'm no help, but congrats on your twins! How exciting. Names?

I had a simply amazing time. The weather could not have been better. It seems this festival has notoriously been washed out at least for one night on most occasions but we had fantastic weather from Thursday (which was calling for storms) right on through to late Sunday night. The venue itself was fantastic. Rolling green lush mountains...opted to go with car camping and ended up with a spot right beside the treeline on a reasonably flat incline. Ground was very soft for sleeping on and easy to pitch tents. I am sure some folks were forced to camp on very steep inclines but there was a reasonable amount of free space to be had if you were unsatisfied with where you were allocated. Might have involved a trek with a wagon but the resort grounds were vast with lots of trees between ski runs (where folks were camped). Up top of the mountain there is a flowing river along a really cool hiking trail. We somehow stumbled upon the scenic route on the way back to camp after Tedeschi Trucks which was extremely well "timed" for our head-space and ended up being an adventurous little frolic through the mountains. There was a whole other world up there with quite a number of people who obviously put some more effort into hauling their gear up to camp in paradise for the weekend. One of the ski lifts was also fully operational all weekend and for five bucks you could ride for about twenty minutes or so above the entire festival through the mountains, beer and smoke in hand. It was serene. The music was incredible. DSO and Umphrey's kicked things into high gear for a Thursday night. A great way to start things off. Perma smiles all around. Friday I didn't get my act together early enough to catch Antibala's first set and opted to get prepared for a long day of incredible music ahead. Kicked the day off with Robert Randolph and the Family Band and then moved down nice and close for Trampled by Turtles who delivered a set that was one of my weekend highlights. Actually ran into the band the night before at the ski lodge/bar. Seemed like really down to earth guys that humbly handled a saucer eyed compliment that I couldn't resist passing along. Their fiddle player slays me. The Avett Brothers was also a weekend highlight, especially given Mr. Bob Weir got up on stage to join them. I find their stage presence a little pretentious/overly dramatic sometimes, but I'll take it given it all seems to be part and parcel of their genuine passion. Bobby & Ratdog were fun, although it certainly verged on the absurd at times...especially second set. Something was in the air. At one point Bobby walked off stage mid song and a very spaced out looking Jay Lane started singing a chant that went something like "cell phone video do, do, do...cellphone video Scooby dooby doo"... This went on for quite some time and took place after what seemed like a fairly lengthy set break. I felt like they almost lost some momentum there but to be fair they had just some out of what for me was a blissful run of Dark Star>Miles Davis cover> Terrapin. They redeemed themselves after with a Standing on the Moon. During first set the definite highlight was when Jonathan Wilson (LOOK HIM UP) joined Weir on stage for a groovy West LA Fadeaway. In truth for whatever reason when Warren joined them it didn't really seem to go anywhere. Late night Friday I split it up between Antibalas and Beats Antique. Sound wise I preferred the former, but BA had a pretty cool visual spectacle going on and the woman's presence is very commanding. One of my festival highlights came on Saturday with Blitzen Trapper. It was my second time seeing them. What a fantastic band. Their lead singer is totally raw. The whole band has a very catchy funky swagger. Can't wait to hear what they churn out next. Their latest album is great. Sister Sparrow didn't end up grabbing me like I thought they were going to. Tweedy played a very sleepy set, but that was ok for the time of day...quite pleasant actually and a good time to just sit and take a load off. Caught a bit of Jonathan Wilson's set. Really wish I could have stuck around for all of it. He's made a new fan out of me, but I had to bow out early to take a little nap before gearing up for the night again. Damian Marley's powerful voice carried well over the hills, I recall pleasantly fading in and out of consciousness from my tent throughout his set. It was comforting. In truth I wasn't always the biggest fan of Tedeschi Trucks (despite loving trucks and being continuously blown away by Susan's voice). I always found his playing was a little stifled under that line-up, but they certainly seem to be evolving and gelling and stretching it out. Their set was fantastic. His tone is second to none. I skipped out on them last year at Vibes to rest up. I won't be doing that again. I had been sensing an evolution of their live show over Sirius satellite as of late and that certainly seems to be the case. Utter shannanigans ensued that night. There were about 15 Canadians in total (that I know here and there from the scene) and we all just laughed and laughed til we fell apart that night. Gov't Mule was merely a backdrop for me. I wouldn't say I'm the biggest fan...not sure anyone in our crew was. But that provided us with the opportunity to just enjoy each other's company a little more instead of being entirely wrapped up in the music. I was holding out for late night with Jackie Greene. Admittedly by the time we got there my perception was not exactly crystal clear. That's all a bit foggy...I do remember someone in the (indoor)audience smelling like they had decided to forgo the porta-potties and set themselves free. Not so liberating for everyone else... I didn't bother with Pretty Lights. Sunday started off with my first and only gentle breezy gondola ride above the beautiful festival grounds all while listening to Anders Osborne. He is fantastic. This was followed by a really floaty, psychedelic set from the Chris Robinson Brotherhood. They are hands down one of my favourite bands out there right now. I hope they have many years ahead. MacDougall is a sonic wizard. No words really. Skipped out on Michael Franti to pull ourselves together and make it back in time for Allman Brothers. I thought they started out lacking a bit in energy, but then they ripped it as time went on and dusk set in. Just an incredible crowd of young and old. We had one little youngster beside us just ripping it on his little toy guitar. That made me miss my boy all the more. They ended with a nice little visual tribute to Duane. To be honest I thought the show seemed a little short, and we were all a little puzzled as to whether they were going to do a second set, or at least an extended encore. It all seemed to end a bit abruptly. But that may have been my head-space...they probably played for about two hours in hindsight. Gregg's voice was strong. That was heartwarming to hear. Couldn't have asked for a greater crew to share this weekend with. Big thanks.

Departing this eve!!!

How was it?? Couldn't go...but only because I'm heading off for Mountain Jam today!! Weeeee! So I get to see them Sunday.