kung Posted June 7, 2003 Report Share Posted June 7, 2003 Just finishing up a piece for Jambase and I've got the bulk of the tunes and teases worked out but a few things are still nagging me. Has anybody just got an all out favourite moment from any of the shows that maybe hasn't been conveyed, tunes, teases, glances? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondtube Posted June 7, 2003 Report Share Posted June 7, 2003 my favorite still has to be monkey man on stage at frontier town. also, the giant second half of the Hamilton show seems likes its not leaving my memory any time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottieking Posted June 7, 2003 Report Share Posted June 7, 2003 The moon rise and the subsequent atmospheric tune selection from Frontiertown deserves some note as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted June 8, 2003 Report Share Posted June 8, 2003 One (admittedly hazy) thought that comes to mind when I think about their CTMF set was watching the band pull up in their van, climbing out and taking their first few looks around. I believe it was Brad who climbed up on top of the van to snap a few shots of the sun going down over the dancing crowd (Nero was playing) and just generally soaking in the vibe. I also got the sense he enjoyed the blazing fire behind the crowd and he seemed very sincere when he thanked the audience for the festival and the scene. Of course the music kicked ass but I was equally struck by their personal humility. So, the real question is, how soon can we get them back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondtube Posted June 8, 2003 Report Share Posted June 8, 2003 ahhh the Sunday Night Sunset....what a beauty it was... Someone was sure shining from above that weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbacon Posted June 8, 2003 Report Share Posted June 8, 2003 sweet steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 don't forget all the smiling faces and dancin feet... they deserve bigger crowds and will get them, everyone I know who saw them told two friends, who'll tell two friends... anyone who caught the guys will never miss a local show again, and harass all their music loving friends to be there... there is a lot to be said for a dedicated fan base... they're behind you for the long haul... and like to buy all your merch... its easier to acquire dedicated fans playing in more intimate settings... just because they didn't get rich playing their first shows in Hamilton and some other locales doesn't mean they shouldn't come back to those locales... they can expect double their crowds next time through because they're just that damn good and that unforgettable... they definately enjoyed their ghost town experience!! I bumped into Brad shortly after their set and he was just kind of standing outside the saloon smiling... he was really happy to chat about the tunes and the tour and was just grinning from ear to ear... well, hopefully they'll come back to Hamilton... after seeing them, I'd have to say that I'd travel to Toronto and Montreal to catch them too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooly Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 i remember those stevo "when can we get them back?" my thoughts exactly marco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kung Posted June 9, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 I'm maybe not so obviously grateful to the long suffering promoters who made this a reality. That said the routing of the tour was assinine and led to undue strain on the band. At very least they can't play in break even situations in bars. They should really be flying with their support guys playing deep pocketed jazz fests and stuff. Anyways from the looks of it without betraying too many confidences I would suspect they'll only be playing centres like Toronto and Montreal. I think they're in a weird place where they have this well founded even humble need for more recognition, while they could get that from a jazz audience they'd also get alot of folded arms and bearded glares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 gonna go and see them with sts9 tomorrow night. will let you know any highlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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