Not Fade Away
As you can tell from my photos below, I'm in New York.
I walked into the Canal Club around 9:45pm tonight and the show was already going. It was billed as Mickey Hart's Rhythm Devils with Mutaytor and More! It was also a kick-off party to the Green Apple Music Festival happening in New York this weekend.
The "more", as it turns out, was Mike Gordon, Bill Kreutzmann, Steven Perkins and Steve Kimock. Hot.
The extended improvisations were energizing and the band definately was feeling out the groove throughout the night. They busted into several crowd favorites including The Other Ones out of a nice drums with just Mickey and Bobby. Woman are Smarter, Fire on the Mountain and closed the second set with a 2001 with Eumir Deodato(?) into into Not Fade Away.
At the end of the NFA, Mickey lead the entire band through the packed audience and out onto the street for an extended drum circle before taking off into the night.
There were moments tonight. Moments that you realize how powerful and exciting live music can be. Moments where Gordon hits that bass note in just the right way that opens up a universe of possibilties for you. Moments when Kimock takes over and you're so glad he did. Moments when Bill Kreutzmann is almost playing a techno beat and you're wondering what's going on in the wonderful world.
Seeing this convergence on stage tonight reminded me of what happens when you bring amazing musicians together. Synergy and unexpected magic brews over and creates unforgettable and unrepeatable moments in time.
If you're anywhere near New York on Thursday, be sure to make it down to the Theatre at Madison Square Garden for The Jammys. If tonight was any indication of what's to come, this is definately going to be one not to miss and will be filled with brilliant collaborations that you've likely never seen before and just may never again. Although if this year is anything like year's past, these initial combo performances will be just the beginning.
Seeya there...
I walked into the Canal Club around 9:45pm tonight and the show was already going. It was billed as Mickey Hart's Rhythm Devils with Mutaytor and More! It was also a kick-off party to the Green Apple Music Festival happening in New York this weekend.
The "more", as it turns out, was Mike Gordon, Bill Kreutzmann, Steven Perkins and Steve Kimock. Hot.
The extended improvisations were energizing and the band definately was feeling out the groove throughout the night. They busted into several crowd favorites including The Other Ones out of a nice drums with just Mickey and Bobby. Woman are Smarter, Fire on the Mountain and closed the second set with a 2001 with Eumir Deodato(?) into into Not Fade Away.
At the end of the NFA, Mickey lead the entire band through the packed audience and out onto the street for an extended drum circle before taking off into the night.
There were moments tonight. Moments that you realize how powerful and exciting live music can be. Moments where Gordon hits that bass note in just the right way that opens up a universe of possibilties for you. Moments when Kimock takes over and you're so glad he did. Moments when Bill Kreutzmann is almost playing a techno beat and you're wondering what's going on in the wonderful world.
Seeing this convergence on stage tonight reminded me of what happens when you bring amazing musicians together. Synergy and unexpected magic brews over and creates unforgettable and unrepeatable moments in time.
If you're anywhere near New York on Thursday, be sure to make it down to the Theatre at Madison Square Garden for The Jammys. If tonight was any indication of what's to come, this is definately going to be one not to miss and will be filled with brilliant collaborations that you've likely never seen before and just may never again. Although if this year is anything like year's past, these initial combo performances will be just the beginning.
Seeya there...
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11:48 PM
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