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james condino
Oct-22-2007, 9:20pm
I just got in from an amazing show in Brevard, North Carolina tonight. Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, and Edgar Meyer player in a tight trio format that was INCREDIBLE!!!!! If they come to your town, don't miss it!
j.
www.condino.com
sunburst
Oct-22-2007, 10:18pm
I saw those three guys along with Russ Barenberg several years ago. It was one of the most memorable shows I've ever seen.
Mandomax
Oct-23-2007, 6:29am
I'm going to see them tomorrow night. 4th row floor tix- I just hope it's on Sammy's side!
luvmymando
Oct-23-2007, 6:42am
I am sooooo bummed. They are going to be here in Richmond Va and I have to be out of town that evening ARRRRGGGGGGHHHH....
While I always interested in mando content of shows seeing edgar meyer play the bass is truly one of my musical highlights everytime. I just think he is one of the greatest masters of an instrument across so many musical worlds that I have ever seen. Possibly will ever see. I have seen him in classical, bluegrass, newgrass, avant type string quartets. He just looks effortless, soulfull, and the sound is incredible. ANd he is a bit funny also. Geez sounds like I have a crush on him.
Anyway, go if you can. A trio setting will be perfect.
Thanks. #I looked it up and they are going to be in DC on Nov 1.
Edit: Bought my tickets.
jjboone101
Oct-23-2007, 7:34am
They will be in Raleigh in early November for those Cafe members located in the Triangle (Nov. 4?).
mandopete
Oct-23-2007, 7:46am
Skip, Hop and Wobble - one of the finest recordings of all time IMHO.
Thanks for the heads up! I'm going to order tickets for the NY show right now. What are the set lists generally like, for those who have seen it already?
Peter Hackman
Oct-23-2007, 10:25am
Skip, Hop and Wobble - one of the finest recordings of all time IMHO.
And then -nothing for 13 years or so. About time, isn't it?
james condino
Oct-23-2007, 10:42am
The set lists are all over the place- pretty much anything is fair game for them. Sam was wearing a serious foot/ ankle/ leg brace and seems to be recovering from a broken leg part. He still did a lot of off balance jumping around and was constantly messing with Edgar- untuning his bass and changing the endpin length on his bass.
Everyone was amazing, but Edgar Meyer was in an entirely different world!!!! One of the best shows I've ever seen...
j.
www.condino.com
james condino
Oct-23-2007, 10:44am
For those of you buying tickets, last night Sam was on the audience right, Edgar in the middle, and Jerry on the left sides of the stage.
j.
www.condino.com
AlanN
Oct-23-2007, 10:45am
Sam play fiddle at all?
TigerMal
Oct-23-2007, 10:58am
I'm going in Atlanta Friday night. Fifteen rows from the stage in the center. CAN'T WAIT!
Lefty&French
Oct-23-2007, 2:34pm
Skip, Hop and Wobble - one of the finest recordings of all time IMHO.
And then -nothing for 13 years or so. About time, isn't it?
So true!
Amandalyn
Oct-23-2007, 4:31pm
They will be in Jacksonville, FL Thursday night at the Florida Theater. Can't wait- 2nd row. Do they allow taping?
Amandalyn
Oct-23-2007, 4:32pm
What are some of the tunes they play???
fatt-dad
Oct-23-2007, 5:14pm
anybody have details on the Richmond, Virginia show?
f-d
blawson
Oct-23-2007, 5:18pm
anybody have details on the Richmond, Virginia show?
f-d
Saturday, November 3, 19:00 at Modlin Center on UR's campus. Tickets were scarce when I bought mine a few weeks back. Check out the Modlin Center's website for availability:
http://modlin.richmond.edu/
sgarrity
Oct-23-2007, 6:18pm
SOLD OUT! Well that reverse blows....Says good things about Richmond's music scene though
fatt-dad
Oct-23-2007, 8:02pm
Anybody have tickets that they're not planning on using? Heck, I can walk there!
f-d
foldedpath
Oct-23-2007, 11:01pm
Does anyone know if this is related to an upcoming album, or one being recorded on tour? I can't make any of the live shows, but I'd buy a sequel to "Skip, Hop & Wobble" in a heartbeat.
They will be in Raleigh in early November for those Cafe members located in the Triangle (Nov. 4?).
They will be in Raleigh in early November for those Cafe members located in the Triangle (Nov. 4?).
Looks like that one's in Memorial Hall on the UNC campus in Chapel Hill, according to the
event page here (http://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/performances/event.aspx?id=e82c3999-aba0-4da3-94fb-01ca65fe4312). That's the only remaining NC date on Jerry's site (http://www.jerrydouglas.com/performances.cfm).
Sold out, alas.
And yes, I'd be all over a Skip, Hop & Wobble sequel too.
At of yesterday the DC one had seats available at all of the price levels. #That's only two hours from Richmond. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
Brad Weiss
Oct-24-2007, 6:08am
Anyone got tickets for Chapel Hill? I'd love to find some...
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buddyellis
Oct-24-2007, 1:29pm
Next time James announce these things BEFORE they happen. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif I'm in Sylva and missed it somehow!
Mandomax
Oct-25-2007, 6:32am
Saw them last night in Gainesville, FL. Absolutely incendiary! I had seen Sam play several times before with his band, but this concert was a revelation. He was an absolute monster. He gave a clinic on how to play inventive rock-solid rhythm mandolin, and his leads were otherworldly. Incredibly clean and precise, with lyrical melodies interspersed with explosive power picking. He played fiddle on two numbers, including his own "Foster's Reel." Both were awesome. After this show, I thought to myself, "this is why Sam Bush is regarded as one of the top mandolin players today." All three were at the top of their game, and Edgar was incredible. They all really seemed to be enjoying each other's company, and they were vulcan mind meld tight. If you can still get tickets, this concert is a must-see. Inspiration for years to come! Encored with Daybreak in Dixie, and Sam just killed it. I am still in shock. Mere superlatives can't convey what an experience this show was. Enjoy!
-Max
Chad Stein
Oct-25-2007, 10:09pm
Thanks. #I looked it up and they are going to be in DC on Nov 1.
Edit: #Bought my tickets.
Tim I"m going to DC as well. Where are you sitting?
Thanks. #I looked it up and they are going to be in DC on Nov 1.
Edit: #Bought my tickets.
Tim I"m going to DC as well. #Where are you sitting?
I don't have the exact info at work with me this morning but in the middle of the second level.
harleymando
Oct-27-2007, 6:33am
I went to the jacksonville,florida show,its one of the few shows ive walked out on..terrible! sam could do so much better!
Chad Stein
Oct-27-2007, 11:52am
I went to the jacksonville,florida show,its one of the few shows ive walked out on..terrible! sam could do so much better!
Harley why didn't you like the show?
Tim I'm front left. I'm flying back in from Boston that afternoon. Hopefully I won't be delayed. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif
Ken_P
Oct-31-2007, 10:27pm
Just got back from the NYC show in Carnegie Hall. Great stuff!! Three fantastic musicians just jamming and having fun. Music stayed very much in the new acoustic vein, as expected. Several selections from Strength in Numbers, Skip Hop and Wobble, Uncommon Ritual, and Short Trip Home, in addition to a few new pieces they wrote together for the tour. Don't know how much longer they're touring, but if anybody still has a chance to get tickets, do it now!! This was one of the better concerts I've seen in a long time.
Amandalyn
Nov-01-2007, 8:05pm
I went to the Jacksonville show and thought it was great. Definately not for the one's looking for bluegrass or Sam Bush Band type music. I think if you are a musician you will appreciate this type of concert. More like acoustic jazz-grass with a few fiddle tunes thrown in. Edgar Myer's technique was amazing. My only disappoitment was the crowd turnout could have been better- ( typical of this town/ Thursday night/ FL. Ga. wkend) Although the crowd was enthusiastic.I was able to get some video of the concert, and as soon as I can edit it, I'll put it up on u-tube.
CharlieKnuth
Nov-02-2007, 5:34am
Attended the concert in DC last night. It was amazing to watch and listen to these incredibly talented musicians. I don't think anyone can do what Edgar does on the standup bass. I am really hoping that there will be a CD release of some of this music. They were having a lot of fun on stage and the musical interaction was wonderful. I was a little disappointed that there were so many empty seats, too bad, a lot more people could have enjoyed an incredible concert. Not only did we get our money's worth in quality, but also in quantity. They played two 1 hour sets.
The two back corner sections were completely empty last night in DC. It was a small enough venue that those would have provided a really good view.
I usually don't go to weekday shows but this was worth the loss of sleep.
There are several CDs by Meyer out there, but they do not demonstrate what the man can do. Just listening to a CD you don't realise just what he's pulling out of a doghouse bass. I suspect he's unique; once he's gone, no one will be able to do what he does, and it must be seen to be appreciated. He's the Paganini of the bass, for sure.
The whole DC concert was a delight. It's great to see three masters of their instruments getting it on, obviously enjoying their performance, and playing stuff that's totally outside the box. This may not be the place to admit that I've never seen Bush or Douglas in person before, but I was deeply impressed.
John Goodin
Nov-02-2007, 10:13pm
There's a good, positive review of the Halloween Carnegie Hall show in today's (Friday's) New York Times by Jon Pareles. Wish I could have been there.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/02/arts/music/02meye.html?ref=arts
John G.
Chad Stein
Nov-03-2007, 1:27pm
I was also at the Thursday show, and was amazed at the number of empty seats. These guys are really great together. If you like the SIN CD then this is a must see. Sam on Thursday, and Thile on Friday...I'm on overload.
Need to practice http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif
fatt-dad
Nov-03-2007, 9:28pm
Missus and I went to the box office 90 minutes before showtime and there were four tickets. Got in and had a great time! That Edgar Meyer is just too much. Trio was tight and Sam as always right on. Thoroughly enjoyed the night!
f-d
Brad Weiss
Nov-04-2007, 5:26pm
Managed to snake an EXCEPTIONALLY good ticket to the sold out Chapel Hill show this afternoon (thanks to my exceptionally good wife, who didn't mind me heading out on my own). #It was many, many things, mostly a lot of fun- for the guys playing as much as - no much more than- the audience. #Sam was grinning for the whole show, #Jerry was cracking bad joke after bad joke, and Edgar Meyer is just the perfect foil for everyone. #The music was everything you could hope for- tweren't no singing, but the picking was sheer virtuosity.#The three together are inspiring, but Edgar Meyer is just jaw droppingly stunning. He just grabs the tone from that 250 year old bass, and the sound is HUGE. #Sure happy to have been there!
Peter Hackman
Nov-05-2007, 6:37am
I'v read somewhere that Meyer depends - i.e., depends - on amplification. A bit hard to believe, at least when bowing. I once heard Anthony Braxton with Dave Holland in the Berlin Philharmonic Hall, without any #amplification at all. I could hear every single note.
Brad Weiss
Nov-05-2007, 7:25am
Well, I saw Edgar and Mike Marshall in an moderate size auditorium at the University of Richmond- unamplified. Sounded pretty good to me...