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Hey SF - So you decided to abandon the studies afterall eh? Good call...just wish I could've been there for the end part as well. You could be right about the 9pm time - come to think of it, seems to me the sun had just set. Oh well, better luck next time I hope. As for the tension, I didn't sense any either, but my (IMO) overly paranoid friend is from an outside bike club and can read mountains into mere glances. He must meet more kind folks I think.

Hey Fretman - where'd ya find the wooks to be in your pictures? So, is there more than one Angelo's? We were up the street from the Norfolk Tavern, same side of the street, sort of at the top of the incline. Saw a band playing out on the patio, but nothing was happening inside at the time, and the lights were all on bright. Pretty sure it was about 10pm, but perhaps I'm mistaken...doh!!

dave-O, any chance you could still do an update later? I can't stream squat, and phish.com may be overloaded with traffic. It'd sure be appreciated.

Well, what I'd like to know is, did Diesel Dog play?

We arrived in Port Dover around 5:30 p.m. and roads into the last few blocks of the downtown core were blocked to all but motorcycles. The place was a complete sea of bikes and leather (and not a wook in sight). It did cross my mind however that if there were more colour and smiles, it could be kinda like a Dead scene.

I was so looking forward to some kind Diesel Dog to top off the evening, but we arrived at Angelo's about 10 p.m. and the stage was bare, no gear, nothing. A bartender told me that apparently the band were waiting for someone to bring them their passes into town, so I imagined that by the time this happened, they loaded in their gear, set up, tuned up, etc., the show wouldn't be going until well past midnight. In addition, my friend was feeling (possibly imagined) tension between The Outlaws and the HA, so we decided to split, since it looked likely we'd have to kill alot of time (and possibly a few bikers) before the show ever got underway. So what happened? What'd we miss?

Wow, what a drag!! I, like many others, also contemplated hitting this festival, but the 16 hours of rain delays from GOTV 2001 haunt me still - for even the folks that got in, I can just imagine the sh!t they'll have to endure to hear Phish one last time (and Trey thinks they risk becoming a nostalgia band...can't he feel the love?)

Anyway, while reading the reports of folks leaving their cars on 91 and trekking the many miles into the show, I was reminded of Woodstock '69 and Arlo commenting that the I90 had been closed - is this not the actual 35th anniversary weekend of Woodstock?)

Oops, didn't go online yesterday, but count me in on the birthday wishes - hope you had another one of countless wonderful days!!!

Sounds like a plan - ya up for a roadtrip Aaron?

BTW, here's what my friend from Buffalo has to say about the scene -

"The Dickey thing. Yes I'm going it should be very cool. I was at that site

last Saturday for Kansas. It was a total mob scene. They had two opening

acts starting around 5:30 pm, and Kansas came on around 8:30pm. I imagine

Dickey will be much the same. You need to get there rather early I think to

get a decent spot."

NR, let's talk!

Definitely leanin' that way!

Hey Mike - didn't you just have a birthday? Man, these years fly by. Hope it was a happy one...and sorry I'm late on the wishes (but I'm sure you don't mind).

As much as I realize it's a cliche, it seems that the old line "No publicity is bad publicity" really is true. Besides which, it's been my experience that nero tunes grow on you and inevitably become a part of your psyche, so several listens from now, the Reviewer will quite possibly want to retract most of what he has said (except for the lines like "Nero does have a cohesive sound, best compared to the sweeping soundscapes of Steve Kimock" and "There is a great deal of talent showcased here").

Perhaps it's their intention to infiltrate from within (often an effective strategy)

Oh, and this from my "Mule Update" -

DEJA VOODOO IN STORES 9/14

The long awaited and much anticipated new Gov't Mule studio record Deja Voodoo will be released on September 14th, 2004. This album, the first to include keyboardist Danny Louis and bassist Andy Hess along with founding members Warren Haynes and Matt Abts, is comprised completely of songs which have never been performed live. When asked to describe the album, Haynes says "It sounds like Gov't Mule, but it doesn't sound like anything we've already done. It has the same muscle and the same influences and character. But the fact is that it's a new band interpreting, and I'm writing songs for the sound of the new band."

Deja Voodoo is available for pre-order now. Click here to check out more info about the release and to order your copy.

It is also available for Pre-Order through The Mule Van, which will be in the parking lot of every single show Warren Haynes plays this Summer.

Everyone who pre-orders Deja Voodoo will receive a limited-edition, exclusive (not available in stores or at shows) "Mule Tracks Sampler", featuring live soundboard Mule tunes. And, you'll be entered to win one of the following prizes:

* Grand Prize: Two (2) pairs of front row tickets to the Gov't Mule show of the winner's choice

* Second Prize: Two (2) framed Danny Clinch photos signed by the band

* Third Prize: Two (2) Gov't Mule Fall Tour Posters signed by the band

TRACKLIST:

01. Bad Man Walking

02. About To Rage

03. Perfect Shelter

04. Little Toy Brain

05. Slackjaw Jezebel

06. Wine & Blood

07. Lola Leave Your Light On

08. Silent Scream

09. No Celebration

10. Mr. Man

11. My Separate Reality

12. New World Blues

It's always been GA in the past...and has patio doors that open right out onto Lake Ontario - sweet!!! I believe capacity is only 1100-1200, so not alot bigger than the Opera House or the Danforth (as much as we loved the Danforth, apparently it was a production nightmare).

A friend gave me a pair of tickets for the Neville Brothers at Harbourfront CIBC Stage for Tuesday night (July 27th) 8:00 p.m. The friend I invited to accompany me has me on permahold, and now I'm working all night, get home from work at an un-Godly hour of the morning when I can't call people, then will be sleeping most of the day and getting up just in time to make the show, so I have no opportunities to call anyone (being without cell).

So, here's the scoop - I may have a FREE ticket for someone to go to the show, if my friend lames out. Any potential interest, email me at kh@ca.inter.net, and leave me a number where I might reach you either first thing in the morning or really late afternoon. And sorry to get any hopes up if my friend decides to make the show.

Hey Marky - I'd be happy to take you up on the AGP hookup - I have none, have never seen them live, and don't think I even know what they sound like since I have no download or burning capabilities either.

As for the turnouts, it seemed to me the last time the Truckers played the Shoe, it was mostly a non-head audience. It seems possible that the AGP show could suffer that night, but I don't think the DBT show is dependent upon the jam audience to succeed.

Luckily, with the shows so close together, it is probably very feasible to catch some of both shows (which is hopefully what I'll be able to do). Perhaps the promoter of the AGP show could talk to Against The Grain and try to somewhat stagger set times.

A little late, but the sentiment's intact - congratulations to an incredibly warm and wonderful couple - may your golden road to unlimited devotion be everlasting ::

(and great photos everyone...thanks for capturing the beauty)

You said it...what a treat! Love to hear that sweet Los Lobos percussion and rhythm section, along with the stellar guitar mastery. Wish those guys would come this way more often. At first, when I arrived at the stage area, I was stuck in a majorly congested sea of people, and I wondered if I would have to endure the entire show this way. In addition, it seemed a bit of a worry that there were so many people there just for the free show, who seemed like they might just chat through the whole thing. There were times when I thought I might never make it to a place of comfort during the show. But alas, I finally made a beeline and found much relief and the sweet sounds of Los Lobos' eventually captured the attention of those less informed. Anyway, regardless of who it is, it's always wonderful taking in a show right next to the lake, but being that it was actually Los Lobos, that wonder was amplified ten-fold. Nice to see Groove Fetish, Weirdness and zero down there too...wish you guys could've come back to the El Mo and hung out some more. ::

A friend sent this to me today (hopefully it's not a mistake) -

According to ticketbastard...

Allman Brothers Band

Darien Lake Performing Arts Center, Darien Center, NY

Mon, Sep 6, 2004 04:00 PM

Internet Onsale Info

Onsale to General Public:

Sat, 07/17/04 12:00 PM

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/000038E82253AAFD?brand=&artistid=734412&ma

jorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1

I agree with everything Palace Princess says, but at the same time, if you're moving the soundboard, you may want to talk to some sorta sound expert and find out whether the wall has a major impact on the sound in the room. Your house tech may have a grasp on the intricacies of the room, and how to make it sound good, but if a band brings their own tech and he/she won't listen to yours, the wall, or the pillar, or the fireplace, or the glass wall (or any number of unchangeable characteristics) may lead to unwanted distortion (of course you know these things). Catering musically to an audience of self-professed music-junkies, the level of criticism over a bad sounding room can get pretty annoying when you can't do anything about it, and will often lead to their enjoyment or hatred of a show. Therefore, if there's things you can do (and are contemplating doing) within your budget, please keep in mind the sound (although, if I do say so myself, PJC has always sounded great to me) :: (and I kinda like the wall)

Listen to Sonny Landreth play on Gov't Mule's "Deepest End" CD - the Robert Johnson cover "32/20 Blues" rips it up with Sonny on slide!!! You can also see him play on the DVD doing Allen Toussaint's "On Your Way Down" (probably more famous to us by Little Feat (in fact I've never heard the Toussaint version :)

Oh yeah, I'm really unhappy about the Bluesfest cancellation, partly because apparently Sonny doesn't play that often outside of New Orleans (correct me if I'm wrong), but also because I managed to get the whole weekend off to take in a lot of it (and Los Lobos at Harbourfront), it's still a small festival where you're not frisked for weapons or drugs and you can put your feet in the grass, and my friend whose company co-sponsors it was going to give me a pass for the entire festival He told me that the organizers had placed too much emphasis on the Wasaga Beach Bluesfest and had not put much effort into promoting this one at all :: As far as I can figure zero, at least in the case of the larger artists, the promoters will quite likely have to at least forfeit their 50% deposit, so yeah, they must surely be taking quite the hit!

Also, I know it's been clarified, but last year when leaving the festival the final day, I was invited to the backstage area by a guy who used to be a radio DJ at a station in Ottawa (I think SHAY?) and he was telling me that not only was it almost entirely organized by the Ottawa Bluesfest people, but that at the last minute none of the Toronto volunteers showed up and they had to transport an entire busload of volunteers from Ottawa.

Are you guys playing? Give us the lowdown please...

I'm hoping I get some time off next weekend as it's Los Lobos and TO Bluesfest weekend, but I won't see the schedule til later tonight, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. What's on your agenda Del?

Is today the day? Is today really the day that someone else is going to join the "over-40-club"? Yippee, finally...and I can't think of better company to share than with our fine friend Mark...a man to whom joy knows no boundaries...a man who shares this joy endlessly and enthusiastically! :: I am honoured and overjoyed to know you and happy to call you my friend (I so wish I could also be there to share your celebration, but once again, duty calls).

Please also accept my condolences for your sweet Mavis...may her spirit live on forever.

Hey Del - If I could make it, you'd have shotgun spot in my car, but alas I am committed to working all weekend yet again (damn work), but hey, have fun (as if that needed to be said)!!

Same sentiment, different day...happy birthday Schwa (figured you were intending to celebrate it for more than a day anyway)!