mark tonin Posted August 3, 2002 Report Share Posted August 3, 2002 ... we're 7 months through the year and here are 3 of my favourites so far: nero in Toronto at the Comfort Zone for the Phil Lesh afterparty show ... I enjoyed this more than the Phil show ... the band was cooking and everyone there was on a high from the Phil show Trey at Darien Lake ... great show, loads of fun, it was a blast sharing this show with great friends and lots of friendly Canadians Jukejoint at the May festival at Frontier Town ... these guys are the shit! I loved watching the expression on people's faces as they were repeatedly blown away. There are many more memorable shows, including GTB, JSB and Friends of Hefner from the May Fest at Frontier Town, and Jomomma/JSB at the Comfort Zone, but the above rank as my 3 personal favourites so far. What do you think? Peace, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolarGarlic Posted August 3, 2002 Report Share Posted August 3, 2002 hmm, tough call Mark. I havn't been to nearly as many shows as you guys but im still having a hard time deciding.. Phil in Bozeman, simply b/c it was my first time seeing Phil and his buddies in any setting. Mule in Seattle. Made me a fan instantly! small venue, spur of the moment trip. good times. hmm, this pick is tough. im gonna have to go w/ Spearhead from the recent Calgary Folk Fest. Not so much b/c of the music (though i did enjoy that as well), but b/c Calgary turns out to be a place with lots of cool people who aren't afraid to try new music...this is good! honorable mention goes to the Nero show in Canmore, and the Antibalas show during jazz fest. Ha, actually, thats most of the shows ive seen this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted August 3, 2002 Report Share Posted August 3, 2002 Trey in Burlington Nero at the CoZone Phil droppin' bombs all over Darian Downtime/DaysOfYou tearing apart Babylon Honorable mentions: Drive By Leslie at CTMF, Nero Scherzo and the Mike&Jeff set followed by Caution Jam @ the CoZone. I am pretty sure I am forgetting something here, so please, help this old man get on...... (Hehehehe, Solar said Phil and his buddies. Dude, I am DYING to see the Mule. I have had 4 REALLY good chances over the past 7 years, and for whatever stupid reason, I skipped each one) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainhouse Posted August 3, 2002 Report Share Posted August 3, 2002 That's a tough question. Nero 7/9/02 ALL OF BONNAROO SCI 7/16/02 Darien Lake Jukejoint/Drive By Leslie 6/28/02 Down From The Mountain Both: 2.6.02 and 7.3.02- Toronto CSNY 2.12.02 Keller Williams 4.17.02 Raq 4.18.02 More later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddles Posted August 3, 2002 Report Share Posted August 3, 2002 Man....KIMOCK @ Smilefest in early JUNE!!!! The weather was perfect,my tent stayed up and I wasnst burnt out from the 16 hour drive. GO!!... Vasar,Bela & Kimock all on the stage on the last day creating the best "Ina Silent Way" cover I have ever heard. Those who have seen Kimock know! He is the best guitsrist in the world today IMHO,strong praise but true. Jerry did say that Kimock was the best electronic guitarist of his time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted August 3, 2002 Report Share Posted August 3, 2002 1. ekoostik Hookah @ Hookahville 2. Government Mule @ Michigam theater, Ann Arbor 3. nero @ Comfort Zone apres Phil I know nero is a popular choice so far, but obviously for damn good reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty Posted August 3, 2002 Report Share Posted August 3, 2002 1. ratdog-royal oak music theatre 2. ekoostik hookah-magic bag 3. robert randolph-magic bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossolee Posted August 3, 2002 Report Share Posted August 3, 2002 1.Steve Kimock Band/Derek Trucks Band- 1/26 Worcester,Ma. A great DBL bill in Wooostah! 2. SCI- 2/18-19 Lahaina, Hi Cheese in Maui, what more needs to be said. Keller showed up too. 3.Robert Randolph and His Family Band. 3/29 Boston,Ma A must see!Get ready to do the March 4.Smilefest- 6/8-10. Union Grove, NC A wonderful event. Kellers workshop, Barefoot Manner, Bela and Edgar Meyer classical set, Sam Bush Band were all standouts. 5.Trey Anastasio- 6/15 Essex Junction,Vt Phun to see Trey tearing it up again. Made me miss Phish 6.moe./Phil Lesh and Friends/Nero- 7/9 Toronto,On A fine day of music 7.Bruce Hornsby- 7/27 Hyannis,Ma Had a 12 year old come out of the audience who'd recently played The Way It Is at his 1st piano rectial. This kid tore it up on piano, Bruce jumped on accordian. The place went nuts. A great moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treyter Posted August 3, 2002 Report Share Posted August 3, 2002 NERO @ CoZo apres Phil Phil - Darien. uh huh. moe.down will be up here if not at the top soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 1) Spearhead at Babylon. 2) The Tummies @ Dekcuf (we rock hard - like, take over the planet hard) 3) nero (I gotta pick a nero 'cuz I've seen over 90 shows so far this year) ummm....tie: third set in Banff and second set last night in Burlington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 I just realised I've seen many great shows already this year. My favourites are: 1. Deep Banana Blackout - Cajun Queen Riverboat, New Orleans. Nothing like groovin' to some of the deepest funk around while cruising down the Muddy Mississippi. 2. Blood, Sweat & Tears - Casino Rama. There's not many original players left in the band, but they still have David Clayton-Thomas and they still have one awesome horn section. 3. Galactic - Saenger Theatre, New Orleans. They brought out burlesque dancers during their set and kept the funk going into the wee hours of the morning. What a great combination, dancing girls & Galactic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 Ms. Hux is a GODESS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 Easy as pie to answer.... 1. Nero at the CTMF, Canada Day long weekend (I still think they should have closed the night). 2. Trey in Vermont - YIKES!!! 3. Dark Star Orchestra in Vermont - Made a believer out of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 All of the Vibes (esp. Phil, Gov't Mule and Bomb Squad) Keller Williams - Endless Mountain music Festival Hon. Mention to Nero (everytime I see them, they blow me away) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlet Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 in random order: string cheese, new years, california galactic at bonnaroo and i guess phil and ratdog from a few days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezy Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 Oysterhead at the Orpheum Theatre. (Trey played a guitar made of antlers, nuff' said) STINKMITT - Silvertone Tavern - opening for 80 proof YOB - I know that nobody has heard of these chicks but... Picture 2 white girls - one is overweight (named MC Jenny Craig) and the other is wearing a blue wig - they come on stage yelling "smell the mitt" while holding up 2 fingers each - then they pump-out the NASTIEST, FILTHY gangsta rap I've ever heard. (they were actually skilled rappers) They got the crowd chanting "bangin' on mah clit" to end the show. Absolutely unforgettable. Recipe From A Small Planet - Kaleidoscope Festival this past weekend. HOLY CRAP! Not enough attention is given to these guys - they absolutely slaughtered everyone with the tight grooves and flawless harmonies. The keyboardist is a Clavinet MASTER and an all around SICK player. damn. JukeJoint at CTMF in May was amazing as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aberg83 Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 Grand Theft Bus - Jan 25, 02 Nero - March 31, 02 Nero - April 5, 02 Dave Matthews Band - April 20, 02 Comfortably Numb - May 2, 02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahbelle Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 good thread!!! Medeski here in Toronto... Nero.. every time I've seen them Burt Neilson in Guelph Fat Cats over Chirstmas Tenacious D in January Moe in November.. (opps I guess that was last yr.. he he.. but I'm still puttin up ) Grand Theft Bus... every time I've seen them Blue Quater before Burt in Hamilton... Caution Jam and Mike and Jeff on 4 20 Ok this is out of control... Cheers everyone.. Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
show---whore Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 all of May 24 CTMF mind blowing GTB and JSB Fat Cats july 6 @ the casbah all 4 times i've seen GTB Moe in T.O. SCI darrien Blue Q at the Cozo Nero July CTMF Fat Cats CTMFNero/jomomma seamless sets 420 show the worst shows becuse they all cann't be great BNB July CTMF OSB @ Cozo Free flow @ Cozo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianphan Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 Well I've got to say that Bonnaroo was a highlight of my summer, BNB in Guelph was a highlight of the Spring and Downtime / DaysOfYou tearing apart Babylon was an unexpected highlight. Music makes everything better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlet Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 im changing one of my top three to sci 4/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondtube Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 1. Family Reunion 2. nothing else has even come remotely close. worst: phil in T.O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phunky Cauldron Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 Bonnaroo - too much good music to choose a favourite. BNB 12/31/01 @ Comfort Zone - I know that this might not count as favourite shows of this year, but it was close enough and since they played well into the next day's morning hours I figured I could get away with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phunkyb Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 I am so thankful that I have been able to see so much music this year. My highlights are: Cheese and Phil for NYE in San Fran Bonnaroo baby! moe. Halloween Greyfox Bluegrass Fest Just got back from Alpine Valley yesterday...The boys ripped the shit up!! What a wonderful time!! So much more yet to come. Freak Freely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 Best: Down From The Mountain - Molson Amp. Trey Band - Fox Theatre, Detroit Alison Krauss and Union Station - Massey Hall Worst: Phil & Friends - Molson Amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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