\/\/illy Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 That being said Tony Levin Band would've been better at Studio Theatre.I think the Westside Theatre would have made an excellent venue for this performance. The fact that Colin (the co-owner) is a bassist would just add to the suitability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark tonin Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Tony Levin is pro, his band is pro, but unfortunately the place was too crowded and the pa system conked out a few times. I still enjoyed the show, but it would have been so much better if it had been in a small theatre with a kick-ass pa system ... or in my living room. It was a good show, but not a spectacular one imho.I did enjoy the wide range of music that was played by the band over the course of the show, and his story and song about playing music with Peter Gabriel and an ape had me tingling.I wish I could have heard his Stick playing more clearly in the mix. I finally heard it during Elephant Talk, but would have loved to have heard it much more loudly and clearly. He is such a fun player to watch, I just wish I could have heard more of what I was watching him do.Peace, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 I have a feeling it's similar to the lawnchair and "down in front" problem Ottawa folks find at Bluesfest.I really hate to think about it, but the lawnchairies completely ruin the festival experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeps Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 The sound really ruined it unfortunately.Elephant Talk made it worth while though.I liked the overall vibe of the Corktown, I'd never been there and thought it was pretty cool.A little upgrade to the sound gear and it would have been a perfect night.It was fun to hang with a number of skanks at during and before the show. Good times overall.Deeps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\/\/illy Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Yea! Our crew was the bomb baby! Deeps, Tonin, Fretman, and myself. GREAT times with good folk.Too bad about the PA.I did manage to record the show and from what I've heard so far, the recording accurately represents what went on in that room which was certainly not without it's fantastic moments. I'm going to try and sit down tonight and master it. TimmyB I need your set information please! Songs, names, times... I'd love it all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyB Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 No problem \/\/illy,TONY LEVIN BANDTHE NOT SO LEGENDARY CORKTOWN TAVERNMONDAY MAY 29, 2006START TIME 10:03PMSET I:1. The Tony Levin Band Barber Shop2. Pieces of the Sun3. Break it Down4. Shadowland5. Sabre Dance6. Jam Back at the House7. Places to Go (The song where the PA Blew)SET LENGTH Debatable based on the PA 49 MINUTESSTART TIME SET II: 11:16PM8. What Would Jimi Do?9. Crisis of Faith10. Phobos11. Black Dog12. Sleepless13. Utopia14. Back in N.Y.C.TIME 12:04AM (49 MINUTES)Encore:15. Fragile as a Song16. On the Air17. Happy Birthday18. Elehpant Talk19. Don't Give Up Barber ShopEND TIME 12:32AM (Total time SET II 1 hour and 14 minutes)Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\/\/illy Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 That's great Tim! Can you identify which were covers and who they were covers of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark tonin Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 TimmyB consistently amazes me with his music knowledge and his ability to document. I'm sure that he'll reply with the info you requested Willy, but here's what I know - I added the artist in brackets after the song title.And it was great spending time with you Willy, and with Deeps and Fretman. Thanks for the pre-show hospitality!Peace, MarkTONY LEVIN BANDTHE NOT SO LEGENDARY CORKTOWN TAVERNMONDAY MAY 29, 2006START TIME 10:03PMSET I:1. The Tony Levin Band Barber Shop2. Pieces of the Sun3. Break it Down4. Shadowland5. Sabre Dance6. Jam Back at the House - (Jimi Hendrix, and I think this is the song they ended with a tease of the song Red by King Crimson)7. Places to Go (The song where the PA Blew)SET LENGTH Debatable based on the PA 49 MINUTESSTART TIME SET II: 11:16PM8. What Would Jimi Do?9. Crisis of Faith10. Phobos11. Black Dog (Led Zeppelin)12. Sleepless (King Crimson)13. Utopia14. Back in N.Y.C. (Genesis)TIME 12:04AM (49 MINUTES)Encore:15. Fragile as a Song16. On the Air (Peter Gabriel)17. Happy Birthday18. Elehpant Talk (King Crimson)19. Don't Give Up Barber Shop (Peter Gabriel)END TIME 12:32AM (Total time SET II 1 hour and 14 minutes)Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 here's some sweet pictures from the show taken by The Infinite Adam:http://stillepost.ca/boards/index.php?topic=48346.0I really enjoyed that... problems aside, its great to see a group that talented lay it down... was impressed with how no matter what sound issue or crowd issue got in their way, the show they were putting on carried on without a hitch... unbelievable playersfigure only thing they really could've done to resolve the crowding problem in that room would've been to sell half as many ticket for twice as much... still would've sold out (I would've still been there)... the stage is too low for anyone to see from 15 feet back if everyone there had've all been standingthe sight-line nazi's leaning against the front right wall definately did get on my nerves too though... acted like they paid a lot more to get in than the 30 people they (being 3 people) made stand at the back of the room with no view... so they could lean against the wall... "stop dancing, get out of my way" doesn't really set the vibe I'm looking for at great musical event Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Evil_Mouse Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Great pics - thanks. After all I've read, I'd hate to think there's a worse place for these guys to have played than Lee's Palace, fer cryin' out loud . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 I actually liked seeing that at the Corktownit was all an adventure for me=) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyB Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Tonin got the covers right, though I would like to listen back to the Hendrix song as I didn't catch King Crimson's "Red," during the song. If that was the case, nice ear.Though I don't look at the King Crimson songs as covers as Tony Levin was cowrote the songs with the other members in the band.And in a sense I don't look at the Peter Gabriel songs as covers either as Levin, Jerry Marotta and Larry Fast were all involved in the recording of "On the Air" and Levin was involved in the recording of "Don't Give Up."Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark tonin Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Tonin got the covers right, though I would like to listen back to the Hendrix song as I didn't catch King Crimson's "Red," during the song. If that was the case, nice ear.Though I don't look at the King Crimson songs as covers as Tony Levin was cowrote the songs with the other members in the band.And in a sense I don't look at the Peter Gabriel songs as covers either as Levin, Jerry Marotta and Larry Fast were all involved in the recording of "On the Air" and Levin was involved in the recording of "Don't Give Up."TimI'm almost positive that one song ended with a Red tease, and I think it was the Hendrix song. I remember saying to Fretman that it was a Crimson song, and he called Red, which I agreed with at the time.A solid point about the Crimson and Gabriel songs, Tim. For anyone who hasn't done so, check out the huge list of recordings that Levin has been a part of:http://www.tonylevin.com/discography.htmlIt's impressive!I used to be a huge King Crimson and Peter Gabriel fan in the 80's, and saw Crimson when they toured to support Thrak, but lost touch with both bands and with Tony Levin after that. I'm glad I reconnected with this musician again, as he is very inspiring.And I also like the "character" of the venue; I just wish that there was more room for people, and that the sound was better.Peace, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\/\/illy Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 I'm listening to and 'tracking' the show right now. The recording sounds pretty decent to me. Some cool shit going on musically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\/\/illy Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Please correct me if I'm wrong but wouldn't Sabre Dance be a cover of the piece composed by Aram Khachaturian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark tonin Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Please correct me if I'm wrong but wouldn't Sabre Dance be a cover of the piece composed by Aram Khachaturian?Acconrding to Levin's site, where he describes the songs on his cd Resonator, it is the "Rock shuffle version of the Khachaturian favorite."I look forward to hearing the recording Willy ... thanks for making it happen!Peace, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\/\/illy Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 I've got all the post-recording work done except the conversion of the .wav files to .shn, and the upload. For some reason I cannot get mkwACT to convert them. It just gives me an error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\/\/illy Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 I'll convert the files to .shn on a system at home that I know works but I need somewhere to upload the show to. I can't seem to find the band on archive.org. Can I set them up without their involvement? They have a published taping policy on their web-site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 If you can do BitTorrents, I've seen Levin torrents onhttp://bt.etree.orgin the "Other" category. You'll have to figure out how to create a torrent (which most clients, like Azureus, can do) and then upload it.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyB Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Please correct me if I'm wrong but wouldn't Sabre Dance be a cover of the piece composed by Aram Khachaturian?It is a cover of Khachaturian, I forgot to point that out as it's on the new album 'RESONATOR.'Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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