deranger Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Just saw this. Was really excited then realized I was going to be in Pittsburgh on Oct. 15th for a wedding. And I thought to myself, you have got to be fucking kidding me.THE BLACK CROWES ARCHITECT HITS ROAD WITH SOLO BANDRich Robinson will be touring nationwide behind the release of his second solo album, Through A Crooked Sun (arriving October 11). The tour begins in Philadelphia, PA on October 6 and currently wraps November 19 in Phoenix, AZ.Through A Crooked Sun was produced by Robinson and includes guest appearances from Warren Haynes and Larry Campbell. The album will be released by Circle Sound/Thirty Tigers. Check out tracks from the new album here.Rich Robinson Tour DatesThu-Oct-06 Philadelphia, PA North Star BarFri-Oct-07 New Hope, PA Triumph BrewerySat-Oct-08 Vienna, VA Jammin' JavaMon-Oct-10 Boston, MA TT the Bear'sTue-Oct-11 New York, NY City Winery (2 shows, 1 night)Wed-Oct-12 Portland, ME Port City Music HallThu-Oct-13 Hudson, NY Club HelsinkiFri-Oct-14 Burlington, VT Higher Ground Showcase LoungeSat-Oct-15 Toronto, CAN El MocamboMon-Oct-17 Detroit, MI Magic StickWed-Oct-19 Chicago, IL Double DoorThu-Oct-20 Minneapolis, MN Cedar Cultural CenterFri-Oct-21 Iowa City, IA The MillSat-Oct-22 St. Louis, MO Blueberry HillTue-Oct-25 Nashville, TN Mercy Lounge (Upstairs)Wed-Oct-26 Asheville, NC Grey EagleThu-Oct-27 Chapel Hill, NC Local 506Fri-Oct-28 Atlanta, GA Smith's Olde Bar (Music Room)Sat-Oct-29 Athens, GA Melting PointTue-Nov-01 Houston, TX Fitzgerald's (Upstairs)Wed-Nov-02 Austin, TX Stubb's Jr.Fri-Nov-04 Denver, CO Soiled DoveSat-Nov-05 Salt Lake City, UT The State RoomTue-Nov-08 Vancouver, CA Media ClubWed-Nov-09 Seattle, WA Triple DoorThu-Nov-10 Portland, OR Star TheaterFri-Nov-11 Arcata, CA JambalayaSat-Nov-12 San Francisco, CA Cafe du NordSun-Nov-13 Sacramento, CA Harlow'sTue-Nov-15 Santa Cruz, CA Moe's AlleyWed-Nov-16 San Luis Obispo, CA SLO BreweryThu-Nov-17 Los Angeles, CA The RoxyFri-Nov-18 San Diego, CA The CasbahSat-Nov-19 Phoenix, AZ Crescent Ballroom http://www.jambase.com/Articles/51420/Rich-Robinson-Fall-Tourhttp://www.soundspike.com/news/tour/2864-rich-robinson-tour-rich-robinson-promotes-sophomore-solo-set-with-north-american-tour/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodRev Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 I went to see him a number of years ago when he put out his first record, and it was an awesome and very under-attended show at Lee's. Too bad I'm out of town, I'd catch him again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deranger Posted September 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Rev I was also at that show and man was it ever poorly attended, maybe 20-30 people tops? But what a great set and sound with Gordy on bass. I really hope this one can be better attended. His playing merits it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuleMomma Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Was there an album out for the Hookah Brown show I was at (also under-attended) at Club 279? Was also a super-sweet show! So, do you think this one will sell out? Can I wait awhile to get a ticket? I'm thinking it won't, but what do I know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 yeah, that was 279. I remember that show (kinda). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deranger Posted September 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 I was also at the Hookah Brown show and no there was never a Hooka Brown album released but apparently many, many unreleased demos exist from that band.Considering how poorly attended the last Rich solo show was, I'm doubting this one will sell out. But its also at the Elmo with has a much smaller capacity. Either case, enjoy it for all those who can attend. Being out of town on the 15th, I'm trying to swing the Oct. 17th show in Detroit instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ersh Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Shit! Got a wedding on the 15th. Maybe Detroit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Funny that his brother is playing the same night in Buffalo. That would have to hurt his sales a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuleMomma Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Fortunately for anyone that can swing it, Chris Robinson's Brotherhood is the night before at The Town Ballroom in Buffalo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry_llama Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 i was blown away by his first solo tour's toronto stop as well. any details about the touring band line up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 http://bit.ly/riHsOB Rich Robinson - Through A Crooked Sun Rich Robinson will release Through A Crooked Sun on October 11, 2011. Through A Crooked Sun is Rich’s second solo album after much success as a co-founder of The Black Crowes. Robinson produced the album, which includes guest appearances from Warren Haynes and Larry Campbell. The album will be released by Circle Sound/Thirty Tigers. “The most exciting thing for me in doing my own album is that a lot of the things that I want to express lyrically, which are very personal, may not have space to be expressed in the band format,†says Rich. This album chronicles his path to peace and centeredness in the aftermath of personal turmoil. He uses the sun as a metaphor to examine his life because his tough experiences both nourished him and blinded him at the same time. Rich has also been part of a Howard Zinn film project called The People Speak, which he found to have a common cause with the album. - JamBase mp3@v0 Track List 1. Gone Away 2. It’s Not Easy 3. Lost And Found 4. I Don’t Hear the Sound of You 5. Hey Fear 6. All Along the Way 7. Follow You Forever 8. Standing on the Surface of the Sun 9. Bye Bye Baby 10. Falling Again 11. Station Man 12. Fire Around http://bit.ly/riHsOB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarberman Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Rich’s band will consist of longtime collaborator Joe Magistro (drums), Jack Daley (bass) and Steve Molitz (keyboards). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Chris Robinson was awesome last night in Buffalo, Appaloosa, Last Place that Love Lives, I Ain't Hiding and a wicked Sugaree to close things out. I hope Rich can put on something similar tonight, especially with Molitz on keys, that guy tears it up in Particle.Anyone representing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Was the "It's Late" in the encore the Queen tune? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 omg tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ersh Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 I saw both shows... Chris and Rich. Pretty interesting to see both brothers doing their own thing, and be able to pick out where the different influences in the Crowes came from.Chris's set in Buffalo was pretty killer... all amazing players, and having Adam MacDougall on keys was amazing. You can't argue with a Clavinet. Mellower guitar tones than the Crowes... the guitarist was very obviously a Garcia fan. To hear Chris sing with awesome backups was great too.... One thing I missed was Chris' stage energy... he had a guitar strapped on the whole night and kinda had that nervous guitar player vibe as opposed to his normal schtick. They got pretty jammy, but seldom 'rocked'.Rich's set at the Elmo was also killer. Great, great guitar sound... crunchy, loud and very rich. As well, great band. Joe Magistro killed it on the kit... Rich's singing was surprisingly good too! Like Chris, he played some Crowes repertoire... I dug that he reworked Home For Me into the rocker it was, as well as Oh Sweet Nothin. It was definitely a rock n roll show. Keyboardist didn't really sell it for me though... something about that Nord tone - but to be fair, he did say his Leslie had just crapped out on him the day before.Overall...Chris has the better singing, keyboards and venue (the town ballroom is my absolute fav)....Rich had better guitar sound, guitar playing and drumming. Very glad I was able to see both shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 How was the turnout for Rich's T.O. show? I love Rich's lead playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ersh Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 I'm a terrible judge of crowd numbers... maybe a little over 100 for Rich. Probably about 400 for Chris the night before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 I'm a terrible judge of crowd numbers... maybe a little over 100 for Rich. Probably about 400 for Chris the night before.Solo tours can be a tough beast regarding drumming up attendance. Combined, the Robinsons still drew around the same amount that turned out to see John Entwistle back in 1996 at the Warehouse (Kool Haus). I'll never forget the look on The Ox's face when he walked on stage... and I think it was mutual since nobody was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deranger Posted October 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 I saw both shows... Chris and Rich. Pretty interesting to see both brothers doing their own thing, and be able to pick out where the different influences in the Crowes came from.Chris's set in Buffalo was pretty killer... all amazing players, and having Adam MacDougall on keys was amazing. You can't argue with a Clavinet. Mellower guitar tones than the Crowes... the guitarist was very obviously a Garcia fan. To hear Chris sing with awesome backups was great too.... One thing I missed was Chris' stage energy... he had a guitar strapped on the whole night and kinda had that nervous guitar player vibe as opposed to his normal schtick. They got pretty jammy, but seldom 'rocked'.Rich's set at the Elmo was also killer. Great, great guitar sound... crunchy, loud and very rich. As well, great band. Joe Magistro killed it on the kit... Rich's singing was surprisingly good too! Like Chris, he played some Crowes repertoire... I dug that he reworked Home For Me into the rocker it was, as well as Oh Sweet Nothin. It was definitely a rock n roll show. Keyboardist didn't really sell it for me though... something about that Nord tone - but to be fair, he did say his Leslie had just crapped out on him the day before.Overall...Chris has the better singing, keyboards and venue (the town ballroom is my absolute fav)....Rich had better guitar sound, guitar playing and drumming. Very glad I was able to see both shows.thank you for the review, I missed both shows though I would have gone to Rich's as my first choice. Interesting that they both worked Crows material into the show, as other than a teaser Soul Singing during Rich's last Lee's show, I've never see either do Crowes while playing solo. Maybe I'm not remembering Chris' sets accurately though, I saw way more of them during their respective previous jaunts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 having Adam MacDougall on keys was amazing...One thing I missed was Chris' stage energy... he had a guitar strapped on the whole night and kinda had that nervous guitar player vibe as opposed to his normal schtick. Yes! MacDougall's groove was totally infectious.Too bad we didn't cross paths! I could only swing one show, and committed to this one before even knowing about the other, but I was not disappointed. Loved the set. Loved the jams. They stretched things out at times more than I was anticipating. A very different feel than when I saw Chris and the guitar player do their duo in the summer (which I also enjoyed). Agreed, the Ballroom is one of the best venues out there. Great company too! Thanks for driving TimmyB, we were long past due for taking in a show together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Is my buddy Neal Casal still playing guitar in Chris Robinson's band? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 ... the guitarist was very obviously a Garcia fanThat's what I assumed Dave-O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Yes, you have assumed correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ersh Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 If you haven't checked it out yet, Rich's new record sounds fuckin sweet. Got the vinyl at the show, and I'm reallly digging it so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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