This was my first east coast Slip show (can that be true?), after being out west for the last four years, and the room felt like it was just radiating... definitely a different ambiance than out west. The Lion's Den was pretty much packed with devoted, attentive fans. Late in the set, Brad made a point of saying how nice it was to be home (kind of) after being on the road.
Though just one set, it was a fine show musically, punctuated by several high points that Jim C. has noted. Once again, I was reminded of just how uplifting the experience of the Slip can be. I also had the pleasure of meeting Jim himself for the first time, as well as collaborating with him and others on a team-effort recording which will doubtless be spread in time. I think I have determined that I must get to the Rhodes show...! my best, Andy On Sun, 3 Nov 2002 19:43:58 EST, Jim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >untitled, but you'll know it once you've heard it ;), You'll Find a Home, Get Me With Fuji*, 10Fold, STTN, Yaki Soba (Fast Noodle), In Russia With Love, 74, Strumming>Sorry >*Marc with the red bomber bass > >I think Brad used the Alsoa/STTN custom all night, and came through a Marshall rig after checking with a Fender, the Poly stayed down south, as did all of Andrew's kit except for cymbals and snare. Joe Russo generously let Andrew borrow his back up gear (he and Marco were opening for the Yohimbe Bros. at Tribeca Blues at the same time) Marc didn't have the Edens, but he'd be scary on a kazoo, much less anything that has power going through it ;) Needless to say, he rocked it with the red and white basses, kicking his leg out and following through on notes all night.... 10Fold has blown up, as has Fuji, they're really stretching them out. 74 wasn't quite the same without the banjo (and w/o Sara), although the lyrics still ring true. The opener scorched the place, and they just piled it on with the Fuji and 10Fold. In Russia with Love didn't have the loop the I liked so much in Fredonia, but it was twisty and tasty nonetheless. Yaki Soba has a Fast Blues/Just a Closer Walk Wit! > h Thee/Kid Nikki-like vibe to it, it's been ending first sets a lot this tour according to Sam. I'm probably missing a song, it seems a bit short here, but it was a great show, get out and see them as they come up the coast, playing nice rooms (State, Recher, TLA, etc) before they get to Noho and Winooski and Montreal ;) >Cheers, Jim --------------------------------------- ** We welcome your thoughtful comments - especially newbies!. Please participate by sending an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** Web archive at http://email.theslip.net ** To unsubscribe: Send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the text 'signoff theslip' in the body of the message
