TonyRage

The Christian right (and many less fundamental religious groups) believe that this will be the first step towards legitmizing other forms of relationships, such as polygamy. What they are missing is that it took 30-40 years for the LGB community to make the public open to the idea of same-sex narriage. Currently the polygamy movement is limitied to Bountiful BC and Colorado City. They already do whatever they want and are notorious for not wanting to open their lifestyle to public scrutiny.

What really bothers me about this article is that these US groups are the same ones who screamed that other countries were sticking their noses in US business during the presidential election. So what are they doing now.

The real problem with marijuana would have to be the criminal element (ahem...). Decriminalisation does not fix this. Legalizing herb would be both benficial to the public coffers (new tax revenue) and would help to reduce the profits of organized criminal enterprises. There is no need to worry about kids doing it, because we can have age restrictions such as with tobacco and liquor. Driving under the influence is already illegal and so would not require new legislation -- and I must say that I am not like Steve, I get real lazy if I drive high (although being off the pot has fixed that).

Legalize it!

Ummm..speaking of spending hours at work doing something else....

For me, it depends on the listening environment to a great degree. I have to say that when I see bands live, I would much rather here a great jam (or well crafted section of music not on an album). At home, I am more likely to listen to a song, but some of my favourite jams from certain live shows have become almost like a song for me in that I have heard them so often I can sing along with them.

Hey, to be fair, if you can get in the section behind home in the 100's (not that hard seeing as how many people go to Jays games), and drink a few $8 brew, and it is sunny and the dome is open...Booyah!

I'll love you!

What do you mean Nelly WTF? Get with it man...Nelly is tha shiznit!

I think I may have to go just for all the Neville projects. That and Toots!

David BAll....you are what we want...Fresh Meat!

Steven Himel is a cousin of mine. I don't remember if he was in the oroginal lineup, but he wrote a few songs on an album whose name I forget, but had the song Traveller's Blues. He now works in a suit and tie in New York, has a wife and two kids and probably won'e be getting involved with any reunion. But you never know.

A Recognizable head could be simpified as an actual blues song. Use the progression, but make up a head and go from there. The trick is to see what music can just ahppen in the moment. Hopefully it will be good music, but hey...I mean it's just like...Come on!

If the problem is the term head, then the head of a tune is the melody.

Thank you! I lost this show when my folder was stolen a year ago and never replaced it.

The blues are always welcome as long as I do not hear any recognizable head. Actually I will not be a dick about this. I'd rather hear good music than be a total fascist about the improv only. My main concern is not having bands come and showcase their own songs or set jams. And to avoid the frustration of people like mne trying to remember the changes for tunes while playing - like last night when I tried to remember Jack Straw on the fly at Gypsy Co-op.

BTW - loved the feel at the gypsy jam. Sweet people and good vibe.

I think maybe there has been some confusion because the beats were mentioned. We are talking different countries, different fashion, different decades and different attitudes. Most especially different music.

However it's all some oldtimer crap anyways. No room for either in this mixed up new century. Although it would be nice if one could still hitch throiugh the US without fear of arrogant police, rapes in rest areas, sketchy Deliverancesque towns and interstates.

To me, the real question is like Teeterville was implying. Did these values/ideals ever actaully exist? Is it not possible that the propaganda machine was alive abd well in the late 18th cent.?

As for refuting the argument, well I can think of a few event that would fit. The funding of contras to fight the democrativally elected government of Nicarauga in the 1980's is one. The overthrow of Iran's previously elected government back in the 50's and replacement with the Shah (a dictator) is another. Tariffs on cnd softwood lumber certainly goes against the principles of free trade which were central in all things merican during the revolution.

sweet...Dickey'll be here soon too. Hopefully not drunk as a skunk though.

I hosted this weekly in montresl for two years before coming back to toronto. While there were times when we had some cutting and blaring, for the most part i knew the musicians playing and vetted the list perosnlly to ensure only people who would sit back and groove got up. plus we have a decent house band all of whom will play all night if neccessary.

I was laughing...inside.

I am so glad I dumped your fat pale ass. I realise that I had about 12 beers in me and a gram of scroom in me, but seriously

WHAT WAS I THINKING.

Maybe I am missing asomething here, but I really don't think this is the place for that kind of post. Please do not disparage people with whom you've had realtionships in a public forum. It is rude and makes you look like a complete douche.

Have some respect.

Oh, and is this chick serious about Kalan Porter or did I get back on the pot without realiaing it.

If ti weren't for the short in the pic, it could be argued the pickle is going the other way.

I have heard reports of this happening at other shows.

At Oswego, second or third set, first night, YEM:

This kid had been coming back and forth to our section with more and more glow objects. He came back at the start of YERM covered (head to toe) with glow juice. Right when the queit rippy part started, and everything was real quiet, serene and full of anticipation, this kid looked down at himself, raised his arm up and let out the bellow. It was so loud everyone within 200m turned to look at this glowing, screaming kid. I have never laughed so hard. It rocked.

Hey Kids,

Feels weird not being on for so long, but I have no computer at home now, and no time at work. Saw this article today. glad to know justice can be had.

Man jailed for assault after Phish show

JIM KINNEY , The Saratogian 08/26/2004

BALLSTON SPA -- A Watervliet man will be sentenced to 3½ years in state prison and 1½ to three years of post-release supervision for his part in two assaults following the two-day farewell Phish concert in June at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

Anthony E. Lee Jr., 19, of 808 14th St. pleaded guilty Tuesday afternoon to attempted second-degree robbery and second-degree assault, both felonies, Saratoga County District Attorney James A. Murphy III said. He was to have been arraigned Wednesday on a seven-count felony indictment.

Lee's co-defendant -- 18-year-old Stephen M. Dellheim of 1834 6th St., in Watervliet -- was arraigned on felony charges Monday. His case is still pending, Murphy said.

A 25-year-old concert-goer from Toronto told state park police he had an encounter with a small group of men in a parking lot near the Peerless Pool following the Phish concert Sunday, June 20. At about 12:45 a.m. on June 21, he has hit from behind. The man suffered a broken nose, two black eyes and lacerations.

He said someone took his passport, driver's license, bank card, concert and bus tickets, sleeping bag and $250 in cash.

Police arrested Lee and Dellheim about eight days after the incident.

Lee was also accused of later hitting a downstate woman, who'd also been at the show, in the back of the head with a skateboard at the Stewart's Shop on Northline Road in Milton.

The Phish concerts at SPAC were part of the Vermont jam band's final concert tour. Each of the two sold-out shows drew 30,000 fans and Murphy has described the weekend as a 'nightmare.'

He said there were nearly 50 vehicle and traffic offenses and serious drug arrests associated with the shows.

I was being sarcastic J-ROC!

I really cannot go. It suck but is what it is.

hmmm....well, since eveything has changed in the last ten minutes, Yes, I will go...but better ask me again in ten more minutes. Ass!

Happ y b-day dude.

I am always jeloud when anyone gets a new instrument. My roomate picked up a new telecaster today and has not stopped playing.

I myself was looking at the Warwick basses at Long & McQuaid the other day. The Phil Spectre is sick (one piece, curved body, great tone), but alas, it costs a pretty penny. I need friends and family like yours, Bouche.

Ah man, I would not want to get in the way of your shack-up. Possible heady wife Jared?