Yeah, But now what has happened is all TFB members have slowly become "Friends" and can be used in any PLF lineup. There will be a few non-Family Band members, I'm sure, but this has become a war of attrition, creating a situation where these (imo lackluster) lineups are more accepted and tolerated. Shapiro is very smart and has worked the long-con to his advantage. I mean, he puts up the graphic of the Philoween run on the wall of the cap during the Jorma show. Jeez. I understand it is a balancing act of weighing the Lesh's wishes with that of a promoter who is trying to sell tickets, but I really have grown tired of the this recent routine. I still get my hopes up like a kid again every time I see an announcement, I just have learned not to blindly fork out $700 bucks for a pair of tickets for a 3 night run, WITHOUT A LINEUP. But I still book the hotel, hoping that I will be pleasantly surprised with the outcome.
Rant Over.
I will state the obvious: We are tremendously lucky to still receive live, loving Phil shows in 2019. I am eternally grateful for all the Outstanding music and memories that have been gifted to me by this man! And I say, let him do what he want's to do. Period. He owes us NOTHING!
But I just can't help but selfishly long for a stacked lineup of all-star collaborators that push the music to where we all know it can go.
I usually have to Google the guys in Phil's band nowadays to find out who they are. I never knew where Ross James sorta came into the picture. But I found a story saying he answered a Craiglist ad a few years back for a guitar player needed for a band. Turned out it was Brian Lesh's band and things blossmed from there.
So Phil's using musicians from Craigslist these days. Ho. Lee. Shit.
Saw 2 Central Park Summer Stage shows a few years back w/ Warren & Scofield as the guests. Phil brought RMFJ out both nights to play the same song (1/2 Step?).
Was wondering how WH & JS felt about backing up that (to quote Miles Davis on Steve Miller) " non-playing motherfucker" .
I'm down with the 100 mile rule. It's Phil's band.... just not paying for it
Woah...I love Mountains Of The Moon, and Phil singing :) ( I named my cat Tom Banjo after all )
I am not a fan of the TFB or Ross James either, so been skipping a lot of Phil shows :(. I just kinda knew that last birthday show when Joan was there that it ws my last time seeing Phil @ Cap...
...and it was.
But I am going up for Sunday Peach...good lineup !!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Thomas O' Bagenhammers Thom2
on Thursday, June 13, 2019 – 09:16 am
And once again no lineup
And once again no lineup announcement before tickets go on sale?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Back to Back UncleSam
on Thursday, June 13, 2019 – 09:25 am
Shappy gonna Shap
Shappy gonna Shap
But at least it's not announced as Family Band
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Hitchhiker awaiting "true call" Knotesau
on Thursday, June 13, 2019 – 09:34 am
Would Phil with Lukas Nelson
Would Phil with Lukas Nelson and POTR be good enough?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Back to Back UncleSam
on Thursday, June 13, 2019 – 09:46 am
Can they bring Neil with them
Can they bring Neil with them?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Pete from VT BigBoyPete
on Thursday, June 13, 2019 – 11:03 am
Shappy gonna Shap
Yeah, But now what has happened is all TFB members have slowly become "Friends" and can be used in any PLF lineup. There will be a few non-Family Band members, I'm sure, but this has become a war of attrition, creating a situation where these (imo lackluster) lineups are more accepted and tolerated. Shapiro is very smart and has worked the long-con to his advantage. I mean, he puts up the graphic of the Philoween run on the wall of the cap during the Jorma show. Jeez. I understand it is a balancing act of weighing the Lesh's wishes with that of a promoter who is trying to sell tickets, but I really have grown tired of the this recent routine. I still get my hopes up like a kid again every time I see an announcement, I just have learned not to blindly fork out $700 bucks for a pair of tickets for a 3 night run, WITHOUT A LINEUP. But I still book the hotel, hoping that I will be pleasantly surprised with the outcome.
Rant Over.
I will state the obvious: We are tremendously lucky to still receive live, loving Phil shows in 2019. I am eternally grateful for all the Outstanding music and memories that have been gifted to me by this man! And I say, let him do what he want's to do. Period. He owes us NOTHING!
But I just can't help but selfishly long for a stacked lineup of all-star collaborators that push the music to where we all know it can go.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Barry bigoff
on Thursday, June 13, 2019 – 11:07 am
I’ve said this before but I
I’ve said this before but I’ll say it again, if Ross James is within 1000 miles from the Cap I’m out.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: MeditateontheQ LLOLLO
on Thursday, June 13, 2019 – 12:15 pm
^^^^^^ agree.
^^^^^^ agree.
booking rooms just for giggles... but will not buy tix w/o a lineup!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Thomas O' Bagenhammers Thom2
on Thursday, June 13, 2019 – 01:24 pm
Yea, I took an oath to never
Yea, I took an oath to never pay to see RMFJ and I don't intend to break it.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: hooper Hooper
on Thursday, June 13, 2019 – 04:13 pm
Aren't people sick of hearing
Aren't people sick of hearing MOTM yet?
These prices (for most of his shows) are fucking crazy!!!!!!!!
Can't believe people pony up that much scratch to see this crap. Sorry if I offended anyone but Damn.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Thumbkinetic (Bluestnote)
on Thursday, June 13, 2019 – 10:36 pm
Aren't people sick of hearing
Aren't people sick of hearing MOTM yet<
Hell, no. Always some great jams involved. If you MUST dance, go see Disco Biscuits.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Back to Back UncleSam
on Thursday, June 13, 2019 – 11:57 pm
>> Aren't people sick of
>> Aren't people sick of hearing MOTM yet?
This cuts deep
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Philnweird Philnweird
on Friday, June 14, 2019 – 11:45 am
I usually have to Google the
I usually have to Google the guys in Phil's band nowadays to find out who they are. I never knew where Ross James sorta came into the picture. But I found a story saying he answered a Craiglist ad a few years back for a guitar player needed for a band. Turned out it was Brian Lesh's band and things blossmed from there.
So Phil's using musicians from Craigslist these days. Ho. Lee. Shit.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: donster Nod
on Friday, June 14, 2019 – 11:20 pm
Saw 2 Central Park Summer
Saw 2 Central Park Summer Stage shows a few years back w/ Warren & Scofield as the guests. Phil brought RMFJ out both nights to play the same song (1/2 Step?).
Was wondering how WH & JS felt about backing up that (to quote Miles Davis on Steve Miller) " non-playing motherfucker" .
I'm down with the 100 mile rule. It's Phil's band.... just not paying for it
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: 19.5 Degrees FaceOnMars
on Saturday, June 15, 2019 – 10:30 am
And once again no lineup
And once again no lineup announcement before tickets go on sale?<<<
Clearly, your reading comprehension is up to speed. Did you read the redacted Mueller report?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Thumbkinetic (Bluestnote)
on Thursday, June 20, 2019 – 09:49 pm
Damn. $100 for rear balcony
Damn. $100 for rear balcony or GA. I'd require 4/5 of The Q; maybe 3/5.
If I paid that and ended up having to hear Chris Robinson, I'd be pissed.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Back to Back UncleSam
on Thursday, June 20, 2019 – 10:13 pm
>> If I paid that and ended
>> If I paid that and ended up having to hear Chris Robinson, I'd be pissed.
It could be so much worse than Chris Robinson
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Hitchhiker awaiting "true call" Knotesau
on Thursday, June 20, 2019 – 10:18 pm
It could be T-HAM.
It could be T-HAM.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: comic book colors on a violin river... Cumberlyn
on Thursday, June 20, 2019 – 10:54 pm
Woah...I love Mountains Of
Woah...I love Mountains Of The Moon, and Phil singing :) ( I named my cat Tom Banjo after all )
I am not a fan of the TFB or Ross James either, so been skipping a lot of Phil shows :(. I just kinda knew that last birthday show when Joan was there that it ws my last time seeing Phil @ Cap...
...and it was.
But I am going up for Sunday Peach...good lineup !!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Thumbkinetic (Bluestnote)
on Friday, June 21, 2019 – 01:16 am
It could be so much worse
It could be so much worse than Chris Robinson.<<
Mmm, no.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: O'Toole Foghorn
on Friday, June 21, 2019 – 03:29 pm
Can't believe they jacked up
Can't believe they jacked up the lower balcony seats, just terrible. Saturday is possible but need to see a lineup first.
Mmm, no.>>
agreed