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Summer Concerts! Picks and Pans

Kimmifunn avatar
Funnkalicious
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I know the summer is such a big concert time for everyone...who are YOU going to see this summer? Who are you skipping out on?

Come on...Spill it! :rolling:

We've been snatching up a bunch of tickets here and there out at Jones Beach on Long Island...

Journey/Def Leppard
Ashlee Simpson
Kelly Clarkson
The Black Crowes / Drive-By Truckers / Robert Randolph & the Family Band

Hopefully the Boss and maybe Guns & Roses if a friend backs out and I get his ticket. ;-)

Steely Dan / Michael McDonald- Tempting. (M-Squared is a Sowaller and a Grayton neighbor...)

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panicjl avatar
Beach Lover
#27
I can smell the petchuli (spelling)? and the month old dreads in the air. The Brownies are a little different than mom used to make
Kimmifunn avatar
FunnkaliciousAuthor
#28
Gross. We were the girls that got dressed up and went. Shoes stayed on. Whatever came my way, came my way, but not from a total stranger. The food was because I was so stinkin drunk and hungry. I mean hippies don't wash themselves...much less the chicken in the quesedilla. :funn: (just kidding hippies, but you know what I mean. ;-) )
Allifunn avatar
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
#29
HEY...I think WSP is great......:biggrin:
Allifunn avatar
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
#30
I am hoping to see "the boss" in August!!
John R avatar
needs to get out more
#31
telluride bluegrass, working>festivating

Thursday, June 15

* Bonnie Raitt
* Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, Jerry Douglas, Edgar Meyer, Tim O?Brien, Bryan Sutton
* Neko Case
* Tim O'Brien
* The Drew Emmit Band
* Ryan Shupe & the Rubberband
* Wayword Sons

Friday, June 16

* Bela Fleck & the Flecktones
* The Decemberists
* Drive-By Truckers
Jerry Douglas Band
* The Greencards
* Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers
* The Badly Bent

Saturday, June 17

* The Sam Bush Band
* Yonder Mountain String Band
* Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
* Shawn Camp
* The John Cowan Band
* Missy Higgins

Sunday, June 18

* Barenaked Ladies
* John Prine
* Nickel Creek
* Tim O'Brien Band
* Del McCoury Band
* Edgar Meyer & Mike Marshall
* Peter Rowan & Tony Rice Quartet

telluride blues and brews
working
lineup not announced yet

four corners folk fest, maybe
working

Delbert McClinton

Eddie From Ohio

RobinElla

The Duhks

The Waybacks

Old School Freight Train

The Biscuit Burners

The Stringdusters

Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem

Brad Davis, John Moore & Company

The Hot Strings

Anne & Pete Sibley

magfest festivating
no lineup yet

crosby, stills, nash & young, atlanta 8/10
Cil avatar
Beach Fanatic
#32
I love the Decemberists and the Barenaked Ladies, but darned if I can figure out how they ended up in a Bluegrass Festival.:confused:
Love Tim O'Brien, Delbert Mclinton too.
John R avatar
needs to get out more
#33
I love the Decemberists and the Barenaked Ladies, but darned if I can figure out how they ended up in a Bluegrass Festival.:confused:
Love Tim O'Brien, Delbert Mclinton too.

craig like to throw a couple of zingers in there. i think he may be thinking it attracts people who may not necessarily go to a 'bluegrass' festival. spearhead, cake, wilco, new monsoon, and susan tedeschi have been there also
John R avatar
needs to get out more
#34
just got my csny confirmation. row r, section 2.

schwing :bow:

SoWal Insider
#35
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE - -
Edgar Meyer, Neko Case, Drive-By Truckers, Peter Rowan & Tony Rice, Biscuit Burners. Wish I could see them all.
Cil avatar
Beach Fanatic
#36
craig like to throw a couple of zingers in there. i think he may be thinking it attracts people who may not necessarily go to a 'bluegrass' festival. spearhead, cake, wilco, new monsoon, and susan tedeschi have been there also
I understand. Yeah, I just noticed Nickel Creek's in there too.
Enjoy CSNY, JohnR. Schwing indeed.
Seen those guys so many times that I'm kinda done except for the occasional Neil Young. I am glad I went back in the old days; I am too old and too frugal now to hit a lot of concerts.
But am still hoping to somehow, some way see RHCP!
panicjl avatar
Beach Lover
#37
Yonder Mountain string band and the Disco Biscuits.

My Fav.New York product----- Medeski , Martin and Woood
Cil avatar
Beach Fanatic
#38
In concert June 17, at Watercolor:
Michael Doucet & Beausoleil: Cajun band.
If you have never seen these guys play live, they are really something.
Check out their tour dates, they'll be out and about this summer.

I just found out that Red Hot Chili Peppers will be playing New Orleans in October. Might have to try to make that one.
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#39
Widespread Panic summer tour enough said

Anyone been to or going to Bonnaroo?
I did Bonneroo a couple of years back and decided to never return. That was one hell hole. If they changed the date to a cooler time of the year, it would have been more enjoyable, but it was miserable standing in the unshaded cow fields in the heat. Then when it did rain, it poured, the ground became a mud track about 20" deep where everyone walked. The humidity went sky high. For the last show, I stood in mud up to my knees and watched Trey Anastasio (formerly of Phish) play with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra (I think) as the rain continued to drip on my exhausted head.

In summary, Bonnaroo was too hot, too wet, traffic going to the show was too slow (a four hour drive to go less than 3miles) and had about 95,000 people too many for me to enjoy the shows. Somewhere back in time, I lost the enjoyment of such an event. :(

Here is the 2006 line-up for Bonnaroo (it is no wonder why 150,000 people roll into this small community of less than 3,000 people):
Radiohead
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Phil Lesh & Friends
Beck
Elvis Costello & the Imposters feat. Allen Toussaint
Oysterhead
Bonnie Raitt
Death Cab for Cutie
moe.
Bright Eyes
The Neville Brothers
Les Claypool
Bela Fleck & the Flecktones
Buddy Guy
Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley
Ben Folds
Robert Randolph & the Family Band
Dr. John
Matisyahu
G. Love & Special Sauce
Cypress Hill
Blackalicious
The Streets
Lyrics Born
My Morning Jacket
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
Common
Sonic Youth
Matt Costa
Steel Pulse
Mike Gordon and Ramble Dove
Cat Power
Medeski Martin & Wood
Nickel Creek
Gomez
Atmosphere
Steve Earle
Blues Traveler
Amadou & Mariam
The Refugee All Stars
Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks
Umphrey's McGee
Disco Biscuits
Dresden Dolls
Son Volt
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Jerry Douglas
Soulive
Rusted Root
Devendra Banhart Band
Donavon Frankenreiter
Mike Doughty
Sasha
Grace Potter & the Nocturnals
The Magic Numbers
Bill Frisell
Seu Jorge
Bettye LaVette
Dungen
Shooter Jennings
Rebirth Brass Band
Robinella
Andrew Bird
Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk
Steel Train
Jackie Greene
Devotchka
The Wood Brothers
dios (malos)
Toubab Krewe
The Motet
Marah
I-Nine
Balkan Beat Box
The Cat Empire
Tortured Soul
Deadboy & the Elephantmen
Kimmifunn avatar
FunnkaliciousAuthor
#40
All these ppl go on sale tomorrow! Ahhh! :eek: :eek: :eek:

Bruce Springsteen with the Seeger Sessions Band
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
Sat, 06/24/06 more dates
On Sale Fri, 05/05/06

Kelly Clarkson with: Rooney
Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
Wantagh, NY
Wed, 07/12/06
On Sale Sat, 05/06/06

The Black Crowes
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
Sat, 07/22/06
On Sale Sat, 05/06/06

Allman Brothers Band
Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
Wantagh, NY
Tue, 06/27/06
On Sale Sat, 05/06/06

The Black Crowes
Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
Wantagh, NY
Wed, 07/19/06
On Sale Sat, 05/06/06

Rob Thomas
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
Sun, 06/11/06
On Sale Mon, 05/01/06

Def Leppard with Journey
Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
Wantagh, NY
Sat, 06/24/06
On Sale Sat, 05/06/06

Paul Simon
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
Sun, 07/16/06
On Sale Sat, 05/06/06

Ashlee Simpson
Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
Wantagh, NY
Sun, 07/23/06
On Sale Sat, 05/06/06


Steely Dan and Michael McDonald
Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
Wantagh, NY
Thu, 08/17/06
On Sale Sat, 05/06/06

John Fogerty
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
Sat, 08/05/06
On Sale Sat, 05/06/06

John Fogerty and Willie Nelson
Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
Wantagh, NY
Fri, 08/11/06
On Sale Sat, 05/06/06

Chicago and Huey Lewis and the News
Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
Wantagh, NY
Fri, 07/28/06
On Sale Sat, 05/06/06
Cil avatar
Beach Fanatic
#41
I hear ya, Smilin' Joe. Red Rocks was the biggest venue I would choose anymore, and even then it had to be someone I really liked, such as Neil Young or Mark Knopfler. When younger, the entire concert experience, with traffic, inclement weather, wasted seatmates, was an enjoyable ritual, but I am older and grouchier now.

Looks like Bonnaru will be pleasing the scenesters with the trendiest indie bands. Bright Eyes, My Morning Jacket etc etc plus many old favorites.

I like MMJ but am finding Clap Your Hands an acquired, if intriguing taste.
I love that Matisyahu guy!
panicjl avatar
Beach Lover
#42
One of my fave The Grateful Dead I wish was still around.... Got taken to a concert in atl when I was very small... at least I have my bootlegs
Cil avatar
Beach Fanatic
#43
One of my fave The Grateful Dead I wish was still around.... Got taken to a concert in atl when I was very small... at least I have my bootlegs
The second-to-last last Grateful Dead concert I went to they threw baggies of cannabis, complete with papers and matches, into the audience.
Good times.
Still have my memories, and my Europe '72 vinyl. ;-)
Kimmifunn avatar
FunnkaliciousAuthor
#44
The second-to-last last Grateful Dead concert I went to they threw baggies of cannabis, complete with papers and matches, into the audience.
Good times.
Still have my memories, and my Europe '72 vinyl. ;-)
Chili Peppers on SNL tomorrow night!
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#45
Chili Peppers on SNL tomorrow night!
That is my kind of concert -- sit on the couch and watch, bathroom and fridge close by with no wait, :clap_1: but tomorrow is Mayhem.
peapod1980 avatar
percy
#46
Here is the 2006 line-up for Bonnaroo (it is no wonder why 150,000 people roll into this small community of less than 3,000 people):
:shock: Wow! What an amazing list! I see so many acts on there I'd love to see, but I have totally lost the desire to see bands in large venues. I have really gotten old.
Cil avatar
Beach Fanatic
#47
Chili Peppers on SNL tomorrow night!
Kimmi--thanks for the headsup!
Man, I hope I don't fall asleep on the couch.
I really am getting old.
picky
#48
I hear ya, Smilin' Joe. Red Rocks was the biggest venue I would choose anymore, and even then it had to be someone I really liked, such as Neil Young or Mark Knopfler. When younger, the entire concert experience, with traffic, inclement weather, wasted seatmates, was an enjoyable ritual, but I am older and grouchier now.

Looks like Bonnaru will be pleasing the scenesters with the trendiest indie bands. Bright Eyes, My Morning Jacket etc etc plus many old favorites.

I like MMJ but am finding Clap Your Hands an acquired, if intriguing taste.
I love that Matisyahu guy!


Cil, you know Mark Knopfler's music!! Isn't his stuff wonderful? I got hooked on him from listening to Radio Paradise (www.radioparadise.com). :clap_1:
Jdarg avatar
SoWal Expert
#49
Cil, you know Mark Knopfler's music!! Isn't his stuff wonderful? I got hooked on him from listening to Radio Paradise (www.radioparadise.com). :clap_1:

Mark Knopfler = :wub: :wub:
Cil avatar
Beach Fanatic
#50
Mermaid
Radio Paradise looks very, very cool. I'll have to check it out further.
I've enjoyed Knopfler since his Dire Straits days, but what hooked me on him completely was his soundtrack for my favorite of all movies,Local Hero. The soundtrack is an integral part of the movie, it enhances without intruding. Best track of all is the very last: Goin' Home.
We saw Knopfler at Red Rocks, he put on an excellent show. Some people think his baritone sounds kinda funny, but I love his voice. And his guitar playing is so fluid, while his lyrics are always good storytelling.
Yep, I like him. :)
picky
#51
Mermaid
Radio Paradise looks very, very cool. I'll have to check it out further.
I've enjoyed Knopfler since his Dire Straits days, but what hooked me on him completely was his soundtrack for my favorite of all movies,Local Hero. The soundtrack is an integral part of the movie, it enhances without intruding. Best track of all is the very last: Goin' Home.
We saw Knopfler at Red Rocks, he put on an excellent show. Some people think his baritone sounds kinda funny, but I love his voice. And his guitar playing is so fluid, while his lyrics are always good storytelling.
Yep, I like him. :)

Cil, Radio Paradise is great to listen to when you're on the computer. I like Mark Knopfler's voice the same way I like the guy who's the lead in Talking Heads. Really unique voices, both of them. :clap_1:

Here's another charmer of a movie for you, since you like Local Hero: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/6305428557/ref=cm_lm_fullview_prod_9/103-5420035-6139814?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=130 I bet you've already seen it!

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