tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382996160968301452024-03-05T21:17:49.935-05:00BABYSITTING THE BISCUITSpike G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07048309054579280313noreply@blogger.comBlogger487125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138299616096830145.post-66375592528108381372019-10-01T12:23:00.002-04:002019-10-03T10:06:30.933-04:00KING CRIMSON - 9/21/19 Radio City Music Hall New York City<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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No reason to write review style on a personal Blog but to hear "Moonchild" and "Epitaph" in a live setting was a surreal experience knowing those tunes so well and for so long in this life.</div>
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Got to meet Mike and a cool guy he is and also scored us some great seats for the show.</div>
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For the record let it be stated that Mike had to pull my arm (more like vaguely influence my undecided decision) to attend this as I am currently at the mercy of the Pest Control end of work but if there is a band worth taking a night off for this is them and I am forever glad I did.</div>
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Like a Metal Minnow towards a Monstrous Merch Magnet did Mike and Myself approach. This is part of the concert experience and after affair when back at home one can happily remind themselves of quite an experience. I am so glad I pick and choose my shows carefully, always have.</div>
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And at the alotted moment during the final bow a thousand and two cellphones popped up to snap a shot or three.</div>
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I wholeheartedly concur with the request to withold camera and recorder use and let the MUSIC take its proper place in the foreground without distraction during performance.</div>
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And of course my phone rang before even finishing my train ride home to report to a 2 a.m. Roach/Mouse disturbance at Decatur street.</div>
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Spike G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07048309054579280313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138299616096830145.post-83474335936489267752019-07-06T13:05:00.001-04:002019-12-10T04:27:41.427-05:00THE CONTINUING ADVENTURES OF,...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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July 7, 2019- OK technically July 8th as it was i a.m. but I don't count a day over until after an extended sleep break. Was hesitant to take this pill of course due to possible side effects but here we are only about 40 hours afterwards and so far nothing but still too early to tell in my book.</div>
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7/29/19 - My second visit to the Infusion suite brought two differences. Importantly I was slightly Anemic and am less so now, wether this is down to the medication/treatment I suppose is anyones guess but the doc told me about the Anemic part, I am guessing pessimistically on the cause.</div>
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Jim is an old buddy from the Music Center daze and is amongst my friends who are the most voracious of Music lovers of which my meager knowledge is appalling compared to theirs. This is saying quite a bit at least from my vantage point being "me" and I can get quite nerdy and wide ranging on the subject myself, of course mine is 20th century pop/rock tunes and I barely scratch the surface of the barely scratched.<br />
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DECCA Records - Strange Pleasures/further Sounds of the Underground (Decca) - After being willing victim to the wonderful collection "Lullabies For Catatonics" this one comes off a bit of a dud, somewhat dated which should not bother me but nothing grabs me outright whereas "Lullabies" was killer track after track. Decca records may have had the wrong A & R department working for them and trying too hard to stay with the times. Lots of Orchestras on some of these recordings as was the flavor of the time as well as the Guitar Freak Out.<br />
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The only two moments of discomfort were having a urinary catheter inserted for about 15 minutes to collect my pee and boy do I CANT STAND those things (the catheter that is) and getting an insertion point (spelled hole in my body) sutured which I had to hum during so as not to get air in a lung pocket plus one moment of confusion as I came to after being anesthetized in the recovery room as they were still finalizing well, my recovering.</div>
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After the admittance department down in the lobby you are asked to get your ass up to pre-op. The wait was not terribly long, maybe 75-90 minutes I believe before you walk over to what they call an operating table, lie yourself down and in my case ask for an extra blanket and get the paltry pillow fluffed up before they CUT YOU OPEN.</div>
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In my case it being a routine Biopsy they only had to insert a camera with a cutting/suturing device in my back but I was not informed of the Lung tube that was also placed and that is keeping me out of work for a few days, I am enjoying the time off and catching up on lots of Music listening though.</div>
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So we spoke more about her mother as I pontificated on WHO ADDS CINNAMON TO RICE !!! I suppose it must be a known recipe but did not appeal to me so Cristina volunteered to RAID THE PANTRY for me and she did, bringing back some various juices and a Roll she also got for herself a lovely Fruit Salad. It must be stated here that I am all for raiding the Food Pantry and have done so in previous stays but I tend to limit my open thievery to the pantry which is relegated for the patients use.</div>
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A Mouse, A Mouse Is Screamed Through The House Though So Small Is Its Physical Bearing.</div>
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Time has been kind towards the legacy of our dear Procol Harum, they could easily due to the majority of their fan base (biased on age alone) have been relegated to the "oldies" circuit but aside from some double bills with their peers over the years continue to fill (and sell out) venues on their own volition, such was the case at The City Winery a quaint wine cellar which also has a dining menu, I still cannot get used to people eating during a concert but I suppose it is no different in its own way as having a beer and hot dog at a sporting event.</div>
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My dear friend Sarah gifted me a ticket in a surprise move to the show but sadly could not attend due to work considerations so scramble I had to for a suitable friend to take her seat, Sarah is impossible to replace but she implored me to attend as opposed to my keen idea for her to sell the tickets and recoup her losses. I asked Jamie who has seen Procol quite a few times over the years as a fan this ticket must go to instead of a curious onlooker.</div>
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The band took to the stage on time and being new to the world of teatotalling I did not get to sample a glass of city wineries "in house" wine and simply refused to eat a plate of anything so as to transfix my attention to the concert proper. A good mixture of mostly rare LP cuts (The Devil Came From Kansas was Intense) thrown in with a few hits was performed, The band sounded flawless and Garys voice still Glorious. Of course "A Whiter Shade of Pale" was performed and of course they had to, it being the signature song, this was greeted with rapturous applause as well it should be, the younger me would approach scoffing at any band performing their big hits preferring "deep cuts" but as I mellow and wisen I see that this must be done (unless you are King Crimson) to please the once in a lifetime ticket buyers and to appease the lighter (in interest not in weight) fans.</div>
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Here are a few of the "deep cuts" I captured with my point and shoot camera while bobbing and weaving past the guys head who sat in front of me. "Bringing Home The Bacon" begins prior to the top of the tune as I have taken to giving chance a try as every track will be great anyways and filming before the song begins with no prior knowledge to myself of what it shall be.</div>
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I passed the test on my very first try and I am quite happy and very relieved.<br />
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What with all the well wishers on Social Media insisting that I would indeed pass immediately I would look a right twit if I failed on my first attempt but this is neither here nor there.<br />
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This was not my goal, nor do I really care what anyone says ?<br />
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Actually I really Do.<br />
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Many was my cheerleading squad and I would not lose any backup if I did stumble on my first try and so nice of everyone to rally about me succeeding and also nice to know I am thought of highly as opposed to lowly. PHEW.<br />
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I wanted my license on first try.<br />
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The day began on my one hour and fifteen minute rush hour commute to Long Island City.<br />
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Two trains and an easy trip (D to Times Square, transfer to the no. 7 for 3 stops to Hunters Point)<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , "garuda" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">A roller-skate type of lacrosse and croquet!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , "garuda" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">And then they'll make ear-splitting noises galooks</span><br />
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Spike G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07048309054579280313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138299616096830145.post-41873963428075632412017-02-26T19:11:00.002-05:002017-03-09T04:56:29.936-05:00STEVE HACKETT - 2/25/17 Playstation Theater - Times Square, New York City<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Carrie, Kenny, Chris and myself attended an excellent Hackett performance. This was my second Hackett concert at the same venue which now brandishes the moniker Playstation Theater (I really dislike these newfangled corporate sponsored names, whatever happened to War Memorial Stadium.</div>
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After a slight delay beginning our MTA trip from Brooklyn due to weather conditions (called pouring rain) we got underway to Times Square. Arriving a few minutes late I noticed a few fans milling around outside the venue and was relieved it appeared the show had not begun yet and then we ate some Brownies. We grabbed a Beer at the bar and made our way to the seats and ran into Jamie & Charlie going to their seats, without rhyme or reason and with no pre-meditation all three of us were wearing the very same t-shirt (I preferred theirs as the logo was brighter and larger but who am I to mess with a Squonk) so we had an audience member snap a photo.</div>
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"Time Stand Still" focuses on the R40 tour of which the band had heavily hinted would be their last Full On tour but this unique film is also a love letter from the fans and crew about the ride we all took together and hammered home the fact that this was Indeed the Final Tour, I found this dichotomy rather heartwarming and heartbreaking simultaneously.</div>
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Those in attendance were also treated to a wonderful animated Neil Peart short (see below) and a 26 minute reel of band and peer interviews ("A Salute to Kings") of which I still have not been able to locate as an "extra" on my home viewing release. My wise friend Frank commented during this segment "I don't think this is going to be on the Blu-Ray" and I replied "it has to be" after all these were insightful and often hysterical interviews, but then Ray Daniels espoused "please enjoy the film everyone". </div>
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Frank and myself (A.O.F.) have always been fans of THE BIG G since we were kids but by the time of the American 1998 Godzilla disaster pic (and I mean that sarcastically) we began to see them as theatrical releases before VHS/DVD/Blu-Ray had a chance so this was a big day for us as we stood on the precipice of Monster Island waiting to see what goodies were up on offer, furthermore this was a Japanese release a few years after the Gareth Edwards directed American remake which ruled. </div>
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This was the "Night of the Soaked Program" mystery debacle wherein I found myself exiting the arena only to find my program which was in the supplied shopping bag drenched in Beer or some such liquid, yet being keen observers Frank and I noted no beverage drinkers in our proximity during the performance. My latest theorem is someone on the escalator accidentally dripped liquid into my bag by accident.</div>
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The show was cleverly designed in linear reverse/backwards time machine format BLAHBLAHBLAH encapsulating the sense of humor that is RUSH BLAHBLAHBLAH and from the looks of the stage gear at this juncture here we find them somewhere in the early 80s or late 90s BLAHBLAHBLAH.</div>
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Frank & I are awaiting to get together at his sprawling palatial estate to enjoy this film together in glorious 5.1 Surround Sound.</div>
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Q (me) - And where have you been all of my life ?</div>
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While I spoil it for everyone AS the tour is currently happening and prior to any Audio or Video releases (I NEED The Elements Tour DVD, I say to DGM) I also was Flummoxed by "Starless", "Sailors Tale" and the Sax enhanced versions of "THRAK" and "VROOM" in the set.</div>
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My Buddy Adrian Holmes manning the table, I did ask him if we did meet at the Steve Hackett show a Summer previous when I sold programmes for him and I got an affirmative reply. This Man Rules and he is a very nice fellow as well.</div>
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A Great gig with the band and nary a mistake from any of us. I did walk away with a nice feeling at the end of the night though as there is certainly camaraderie, support and friendship within our little circle of Friends who perform at and frequent the Three Jolly Pigeons. It was Vlad's Birthday Celebration eve so a splendid time was had by all but there is also an unspoken respect and support system built in.</div>
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I saw my bandmates from SMOOCH too and we all joked around and chatted, I told no one this but I was so exhausted and under the weather for many hours before and up until showtime that I just needed to sit down or maybe even take a nap but did indeed put on my brave face, in the end a Great night and I live to write about it.</div>
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Pictured above is the Chalked Up advertisement for the band and it was so nice to see our name in calcium sulfate on slate.</div>
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First band on tonight was Girl To Gorilla and they played a Great Set.</div>
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Catchy Tunes, Great Lyrics and Music and we were instant fans. Steve brought the Kit Drums down and this was one of the most interesting Drum Kits I have seen and my bandmates were also Very impressed and amused, I was So looking forward to trying my hands (and feet) at it.</div>
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We made comrades with John (Guitar,Vocals), Steve (Drums) and the Enigmatic Spyro (Bass), Great Guys, Great Tunes.</div>
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This was not only slightly larger but is a Marching Band Bass Drum usually played with Mallets rigged up as a "Kick" Drum. The Drums were Ludwig green sparkle finish with Paiste Cymbals and a Beautiful Ayotte Wooden Snare Drum, more on that later. Actually maybe it wasn't "rigged" up but certainly unconventional, the Spurs and Hoops were in place.</div>
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Steve and I discussed after The Good Yeggs set how he enjoyed "hearing" his Drums as as a listener. It is quite different when you are actually "playing" them and I got a thrill from "playing" a wooden hoop Drum for the first time. I still adore my DW but I want an Ayotte now as well. We are both Asian Drummers as well and I nearly asked for a photo with him but we just met, maybe next time.</div>
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Prior to the gig we had time for a bite to eat, tonight it was at Circles Cafe. We all got the "English" Burger that is served on an English Muffin which are filled with "nooks and crannies". A Passable Burger, I think my bandmates enjoyed it more.</div>
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Previous Posts concerning The Good Yeggs Band can be found Here (link below).</div>
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YEAH, I always held a Dagger in my heart for all of the Witless Assholes and Nonsensical Fools who frowned upon people who could actually Play Music, Perform Music and Knew Music as an intrinsic thing and were actually trained in the "Art" or at least took some of their time out to actually practice the art as opposed to sniffing glue in the corner park or heavens forbid the back of a bodega. These people who practiced were called "Musicians".<br />
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Along comes this PUNK ROCK and mind you I was a youngster when this happened (1973) but to my Logical mind this was a load of Horse Shit. Surely the attitude was right and proper for Rock and Roll but give me an Effing Break Here. Anyone could get up on a stage so long as they had the guts, looks and attitude, NO EFFING CHOPS. NO IDEA WHAT A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT IS CAPABLE OF and NO EFFING IDEA WHAT THEY WERE DOING !!!.<br />
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This is where THE RAMONES stepped in.<br />
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THREE CHORDS AND CRANK IT UP.<br />
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Tommy Ramone Died Today, The Last of the Bruddah's.<br />
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I Completely Adore THE RAMONES and so does everyone else as well and they should. This is Music So Glorious to make you want to Bang Your Head, Raise and Pump Your Fist in the air and Jump around the room until the walls are shattered into little teeny bits.<br />
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LONG LIVE THE RAMONES and the PUNK ROCK Explosion that they were the architect's of.<br />
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Fuck You Berklee. Music Comes From The Heart.<br />
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<br />Spike G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07048309054579280313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138299616096830145.post-179246989216959462014-07-12T02:19:00.003-04:002014-07-12T04:53:00.411-04:00PROCOL HARUM - Manhattan Center 8/11/14 New York CityTwas' a rare opportunity to see and hear one of my most beloved bands of all time. The last time I witnessed Procol Harum in concert was at the now defunct Bottom Lime and this was around 2002, Over Ten Years Ago, of course I jumped at the chance to see their return to New York City.Spike G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07048309054579280313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138299616096830145.post-7427162147326052832014-07-12T02:19:00.000-04:002014-07-12T04:50:46.162-04:00CARL PALMER BAND - Manhattan Center 8/11/14 New York City<br />
Just a few weeks ago I learned that The Carl Palmer Band would be filling a slot in the upcoming Procol Harum show of which I had held a ticket for a few months now, I was very pleased to hear this. On the one hand I did not even venture forth to see Procol Harum on a double bill with Jethro Tull for the same reason I do not see Alice Cooper on double bills. I want a Whole show and not 45 minutes or so by each band, well it did work out well tonight, about a 45 minute set from Carl's band and over an hour from Procol Harum, there was a difference here though. Carl Palmer is one of my childhood Drumming heroes and I was most delighted when I discovered my good fortune just a few weeks prior to the show.Spike G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07048309054579280313noreply@blogger.com1