DNB in April 2022

Thanks Zooey, something to look forward to! 
On my short list. 
 

Funny that DNB description does not list artist names but Wally is in the image.... then, just below, there's Molo w/ MoonAlice.  
Would love to know the schedule since they are selling single-day tickets in addition to 3-day passes. 

interesting, thanks!  I messaged the band on Insta with the Molo question, along with many other followers who asked the same...

Eventbrite SUCKS! I've searched for this event 3 different ways in the app and nothing comes up... but the search on their website, for some reason, worked.

hoping for some NorCal warm-up shows for DNB in advance of the Easter event

i love when people say, "play ohio!" 

lol.

maybe don't press them on the drummer this far out?

I see Bloodkin is on the bill.  Never heard of them until WSP started doing covers of their songs.   Makes this mini-fest a little more interesting.

Isn't that infamous GGG held in Ohio?

Junkball Methfest??

Get on the bus while you still have a chance

Molo and Wally are both nice guys it's also fun to see Billy K behind the kit

Soon Come !! Gonna be a Wild Weekend !

When is this actually? What day(s) does DNB play?

Who is in the band?

How many sets of music are they contracted to play?

When tickets are already on sale; this kind of info really shouldn't require a scavenger hunt to uncover

Just trying to keep my priorities straight and trying to slide on by...
 

dnb last played ohio in 2005.

i have to imagine anybody from ohio screaming for a dnb show would be bob page.  he is as big a nelson band freak as they come.  met him at my first dnb show on 12/5/2001 (on the archive, billy laymon!!) and he provided me with a copy of his recording of the show.  changed my life for the better meeting that guy and i mark that anniversary every year.  just saw him back in october after too long not seeing him.  not one to travel, he hasn't seen them since that last show in '05.  his passion for the band is no less diminished by the passage of time.  i would stand his passion up against any of the past or present west coast family, many of whom this ohio lurker has met:)  play fuckin' ohio boys!!!    

^^^ Hey Now Ray, it's good to see you checking in here and representing the Ohio DNB contingent !!

Zooey, thanks for posting that last link. In the FAQs for the venue, it says that there is NO CURFEW... so I would certainly hope that we'd get a full 2 sets (or 3, or...) at both of DNB's headlining slots on Saturday and Sunday. https://www.yokayoranch.com/faqs

Thank you Zooey! Hello Garyfish.

Yokayo Ranch has a pool...

Man Overboard?

^^^ synchronized water dancing! 

Any summer hints of shoes?   Looks like I'm 'going back to Cali' in early June and it would be good to catch the band if I could. 

Zang, hopefully there'll be a birthday show for David in June.

Otherwise, there's this little festy in Laytonville: https://hogfarmhideaway.com/

I'll be in SF from May 27th to the 1st.   Small window.but I'm hoping for some magic.  

John and Wally will both be there. Hoping for some 2 drummer action like they did at the (RIP) Akebono theater a few yrs ago.  Strong medicine.

Anyone planning on this for reals?  I don't mind camping solo but it's always more fun to camp with a crew.

RVs are allowed if you send the event organizer an email to arrange beforehand. 

There are also cabin / lodging options on the property... 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soul-revivals-grateful-easter-weekend-ticke...

^^^ correct link 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soul-revivals-grateful-easter-weekend-ticke...

I'm camping on-site with my buddy Charlie, who was my traveling companion for the last DNB Hawaii tour in Feb.-Mar. 2000

High Adventure ahead!

^^^ yay, see you there

Mark thanks for the nice memory, that was a fun show. Thundering. 

not 100% on this one yet but sat/sun are likely

camping sold out?

Yes  camping is sold out -- 1 camping pass allows 1 vehicle w/ 4 people at each campsite. 

So, perhaps Zoners with extra spots to share on their passes can let everyone know....

I will be driving both ways on Saturday and Sunday. I only live 50 mins away.  BSS(and Lollo), you are welcome to stay here and ride with us.

Thanks Mark, I'm still planning on your place for the 18th for 1 night.... already found a spot on a camp pass as I'm eager for a 3-day tent camping weekend!

Also appreciated, I'll keep you posted. And thank you 

I'm still undecided about my plans for the Ukiah DNB shows in April. The idealistic part of me longs to see DNB every chance I get, because there is always potential for X-factor magic with that great band.

But my realistic, practical side knows from experience that this band has not been at the top of its game since 2015, mostly because of David Nelson himself. The last 7-10 times I have seen Nelson perform, he has been either underwhelming, or simply awful. His band mates often have to help him stay focused, fill in parts for him, and prod him about stuff that should be second nature to a musician of his experience. Those shows have all had great jams, and inspiring moments, but overall, meh. Not what I had been used to from The Best In The Land circa 2007-2015.

I understand that David is old, has health issues, recently lost his wife, and is one of the coolest people around, a living treasure with great vibe and interesting stories from the old days etc, etc. I'm not insensitive to all that, but it also appears, that David isn't proactively doing anything to help himself stay sharp and competent as a professional musician, and as an aging human being. His deteriorating state has been painfully evident when he is on stage, both with DNB and other shows.

I was at Mark's party at Hopmonk recently, which was a good time amongst a wonderful group. The music wasn't so great though, and aside from the challenge of playing without mics or amps, it was mostly because Nelson was terrible. Eric Thompson and Banana seemed to play well, and be physically and mentally sharp, but Nelson was a mess. He was drinking wine the entire evening, stumbling around both literally and within the music. He blew countless lyrics, missed his cues when to start verses, and needed his band mates help constantly to try to keep focused. I honestly thought that I could have led the trio through Henry better than David did. Train wreck. He started playing Last Lonely Eagle about 15 minutes after they had already done the song, and then was surprised when Banana whispered to him that they did that one already. I realize that this was a casual, private gig, but even so, it saddened me to see Nelson play so poorly.

Hopefully, Nelson rehearses a bit for his upcoming duo shows with Banana, takes it seriously as a pro musician, and stays relatively sober on stage. I'm not going to those shows unless I have reason to believe that David is going to play well and stay focused. On the fence about DNB. If I spend the money and make the effort to go to the show, I want it to be great, with face-melting inspiration. The last few times I saw DNB, it felt a bit for me like going through the motions, doing the same thing again out of habit, even though it isn't that great anymore. 

Tofu, have you shared these thoughts on that DNB site where you caused a bit of a ruckus with your comments about why Molo left the band?

I imagine the responses would be "colorful".

No way, Lance. Most Facebook groups can't handle a frank discussion. I've learned by trying to have frank discussions on Facebook. It rarely happens. People are crazy and short-sighted, and cling to their comfort zones. Bring up a reality they don't like, or one they can't perceive, and they can't handle it. It doesn't matter what the group's central focus may be. I've had similar "colorful" responses from people in Giants groups, poker groups, and other music related groups. It's the land of short attention spans and confirmation bias.

where/when are the duo shows with Banana?

Here's one:

https://wl.seetickets.us/event/David-NelsonandBanana/470956?afflky=HopMo...

tofu is not incorrect.

i thought the summer show with molo was great/solid at the mendo ranch.

the other gigs, not so much.

hopefully barry can herd and handle nelson for the easter gigs.

Quien es Banana?

http://www.lowelllevinger.com/

^^thanks!

If any DNB Hawaii 2020 crew remember meeting Mark and Carol Ann from Alaska, I just learned they will be in Ukiah! 

They are still waiting to hear about an RV pass for their camper... they have been hanging in the SW for the winter and Ukiah will be a stop for their slow trip north for the summer.

I agree with Mr Tofuhead on DNB.  I also enjoyed his Facebook post about the Molo drama.  The last few shows I have been too have been underwhelming and just doesn't excite me anymore.  The ranch in Ukiah looks nice but there is no way I would fork out a couple hundred to see this lineup of bands especially for couple days.  I'm going to Phil & Friends in April mainly for the friends showing up for it and the venue.  The music will take 3rd.  The money it cost to go to this would be much better spent for seeing Paul McCartney for the 3rd time. 

Yea, in addition to gas and motel or camping expenses, the $100 + fees ticket price makes me definitely pass on the Ukiah shows. Why so much? Can't Roger MacNamee subsidize the event?

Zero/DNB in Berkeley May 15th is $47.50 + fees, benefits Seva, and I can drive home after the show. Looking forward to that one.

Camping passes are on sale again, only $30 - cheaper than a hotel room.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soul-revivals-grateful-easter-weekend-ticke...

I learned the following by sending the event organizers some questions: 

1) There is a nice outdoor shower hut, looks like 2 showers exist at a minimum -- see images here: https://www.yokayoranch.com/lodging

2) They are opening the gates at noon on Friday 15 April for the race to select a tent or RV spot. 

3) If I understood her correctly, more than 1 car can go to a campsite. (Eventbrite info says 4 people, 1 car per tent site)

4) They will also have some sort of shuttle vehicle for those who need shuttling.

5) Still pending: Can all the hippies use the nice pool they have onsite near the tent camping area?

I will be driving up solo  on Sat.  I don't have a Camping spot yet . any Zoner want to share there spot with me ?? Cell # 707/486/2593 Blaise

Glad to hear you'll be there, Blaise!  

New updates from event organizer this morn:

"Let me be clear, you will be able to bring multiple cars to load and unload at the campsite, but it may not be possible to leave the cars at the campsite. The parking lot for campers will be close so you can access your car."

"Yes campers are allowed to access the pool!"

"Yes you can line up before noon on Friday."

"No we are not planning on selling ice for coolers."

"There will be food vendors on site."

Can you camp on-site Sunday nite? I saw a stage schedule and DNB is on at 6:30pm (2 sets). Also would sux to break down camp b4 the show (or after,haha)

Thanks Walstib. I did ask that question because the information wasn't clear. I'm assuming they'll have to let people stay over on Sunday.

Will remind her that she didn't respond.  All of these questions are likely a learning experience for the organizers.

Hmmm, who wants to start up a communications consulting firm w/ me that focuses on festivals? :)

Could you please post that stage schedule? 

^^^^ Thanks Zooey! 

Update from the Event Organizer:

Yes camping is for all 3 nights. We leave the property Monday morning. I’m hoping to have everyone out by 10am. We will not be extremely strict about this. I’m just trying to be considerate of the property owners. The event rental company will be taking down the stage, etc, so Monday will be busy.  We will all be exiting the good times together. Hopefully not full of shame and regrets.  

OK, I've got my tickets!!!

Looking forward to camping out with you all. 

driving after nelson shows is generally not recommended.

^I remember (barely), driving back down to SF, then Berkeley, from The Barn with Hedspace.  At least we had each other to stay awake.

I know, many of you take much longer drives to and from shows.  Much respect.

Hippo has a free camping pass.

I could use Hippo s pass don't have his contact.

New update from the event organizer>
Due to rain in the forecast, they have rented a huge tent for front of stage as well as outdoor heaters.

Remember: wool repels water, cotton does not

Nice

now I know where to set up my tent...

goretex

wool

flannel

boots

ok.

brr. low 36....

It's High Adventure music!

it's fine, i like the rain. hopefully its not a full mud deal.

here it's been cookin' hot but now back to normal spring wind/fog/marine layer garbage.

Pete Sears is here.

3 drum kits on stage. 

Bloodkin is solid.

Pool and hot tub next to bar open to all.

Bar hasn't been charging so far.

Start driving Zoners!

stream on Moonalice.com

Thanks, LLOLLO!

Down to 33 tomorrow night.

Looking like I will be there @ 4 tomorrow and @ 1 on Sunday.

Anybody(LLOLLO) know if there is a kerfew the next 2 nights? 

haven't heard of a curfew

12:15 am and quiet in camp now 

an entertaining and easy evening

****

Here is the stream from last night.  https://youtu.be/fzUUIa3J3f0
Stay warm Zoners!

Looks cold

donde DNB stream?  --or even audio?

No DNB last night.

Snowing in Tahoe today, 4-10" on crest.  Stay warm in Ukiah folks.

That Moonalice set was the best of the limited times I've seen them online. They never turned me on until now.

I miss 5 piece jammy Moonalice. Yes they still jam, but it's a shadow of what it was. I guess Mcnamee got tired of strumming first position chords while the others went off for 15 min at a time.

It's nice he's got Lester, son, and the T-birds, but I wouldn't go out of my way to see them now.

^^^THIS!  Yes!

Saw them since they debuted and over the years.  Some years back Moonalice (original 5 dudes) opend for DSO in my college town on my birthday.  Best part was at one point with Molo, Sless, Sears, & Mookie in total psychedelic whirling chaos of patterns and tangents, I look over at Roger.  He had stopped playing, mouth open, and was just in total amazement like the rest of us in the audience.  It was easy to overlook the rich-founder vocals when everything else was so jammy.

We're talking about the relative qualities of Moonalice?

And people complain about "dishwashers" with Phil?

Moonalice is Moonalice.

Same as it ever was.

One way or another, this darkness will not give.

They're a bar band.

At best.

Wow. Lance, i know your a pretty laid-back, easy-going, open-minded fella. 

Its time to try an indica-hybrid my friend.

& Who's got a heady DNB reel from last night for us all?

>>>> Best part was at one point with Molo, Sless, Sears, & Mookie in total psychedelic whirling chaos of patterns and tangents, I look over at Roger.  He had stopped playing, mouth open,

This.

In my older age, I prefer going to bars for bands than sheds, stadiums, arenas and even medium size venues.   

Hmmmmm. No reports or reviews of DNB?

Loved the location, the Zoner camp crew, and the grooves...3 days felt overwhelming, almost!

From Setlists.com  4/16/22

Rocky Road Blues, Prisoner of Freedom, Different World > Just A Season > Down The Middle, Ballad of Casey Jones, Shake Rattle and Roll, Any Naked Eye **Cut short: power failure**

Man Overboard, Moving' Right long > Rag Mama Rag, Edge of the Wire, Snakebit > Talkin' Back > Any Naked Eye (reprise), E: Box of Rain

4/17/22

 Six Of One, Last Lonely Eagle, Pretty Little Miss, Long Gone Sam > Garden Of Eden, Peggy-O, Rainmaker, Earl’s Girls

Kick In The Head, Suite At The Mission, Deep Elem Blues, Coconut Wireless, Fable Of A Chosen One > Into The Mystic > Fable Reprise, E: Ripple

>>>Wow. Lance, i know your a pretty laid-back, easy-going, open-minded fella. Its time to try an indica-hybrid my friend<<<

Yeah, I like to throw a curveball every once in a while, just to let folks know I have it.

In fairness, Moonalice does sound better than they used to.

But still...

Any DNB Recordings ?

Of course they're better.  Mrs. Mac ='d Linda McCartney and The T Sisters kill it.

Props to Roger for the quality hires and for not building another pointless SpaceDick.

My subjective reflections on the DNB Easter shows in Ukiah, April 2022.

Weather was daunting but had a great time anyway. Llollo's zoner friends were lovely people -- cool and fun (don't know their zoner names, ha).

The woodsy event was sparsely attended. Very casual, at most points of the weekend there was nobody at the front entrance, you could walk in un-ticketed. Many families with kids. Yokayo Ranch is a cute little resort/wedding destination. 

Betsy Franck, and the band Bloodkin are bluesy rockers, Betsy also played solo-ish sets. The solo sets were dreamy, the Bloodkin sets loud and raucous. Set banter from the Bloodkin acoustic guitar player: "My friend texted me, asked if I had met David Nelson yet. I said I wasn't sure, because every guy here looks like him!" 

Bloodkin band members hung out in the audience a bit. Their pedal steel player, from the side of the stage, paid special attention to Sless as he played.

Moonalice was good! Close to the stage, the t-sisters and Dylan Chambers' vocals seemed kinda hot in the mix. But moving back a bit (like, just ten more feet) and it was all good. Lester Chambers was in especially high spirits and voice on day two.

First day Moonalice had Jason Crosby at keys, he and Barry traded some tasty back-and-forth sections. Jason's playing is more outish than Mookie (day two); Mookie also had creative harmonies, with a more accessible melody. Both players super fine.

Moonalice made it again clear: the Molo-Sears-Sless section is a fuckin monster. During a driving jam, it seemed like Molo incessantly beat the shit out of all of his cymbals. Intense, great stuff.

We leaned into Roger's streaming setup van/tent/uplink, chatted with the friendly videographers. Six camera setup, with zoom and panning digitally controlled by the guys offstage. Impressive.

Two performances by DNB. First night temperature was very cold for Ukiah at this time of year, the band and crowd were fighting it off. In set one, David was reading each lyric, but by set two he was smoother with song.

First night DNB: highlights for me -- Different World > Just A Season > Down The Middle, and Edge of the Wire.

Second night DNB: Started earlier in the day, warmer weather helped. David played some good guitar parts (sometimes in these later years those are more rare), and sang well. Overall band interaction was excellent, with a lot of fine jamming.

Not crowded in front of the band and in the tent, a mellow group of friendly folk!

Highlights - Rainmaker, Fable Of A Chosen One > Into The Mystic > Fable Reprise.

Most valuable player all weekend: Wally Ingram. Not totally sure but I think he played with every band for every performance. His night two DNB work was outstanding.

Again, the weather made it a little tough (cold and rainy, then just cold). But I'm glad I went. Thanks Llollo and JohnnyD! See you all in Berkeley.

Thx gyro, great review, as if I were there.

Agree on the accurate review, thanks Gyro

Also want to call out Zoners who arrived on Saturday, so fun to reconnect with Chris and Teal and Turtle.

MarkD and Angelo stopped by and I missed out on meeting Angelo.

I'm pretty sure I was the only Zoner to dare to use the hot tub early Saturday morn but I paid for it by slipping on the steps and injuring my foot on the way out.

That venue was worth the trip!

Really was a fine weekend. They did a great job. Music was very good.

But I am glad I slept in my own warm bed each night.

Pretty sure best Moonalice show I have seen.

And I agree on the Rainmaker, Fable Of A Chosen One > Into The Mystic > Fable Reprise.     I prefer my Kick in the Head at the end of the show. Not as the warmup song. But they still finished it strong from Mookies piano solo on.

Bloodkin was very good finishing out the weekend.  I think I liked her better with Bloodkin than the "solo" set.

I took this from a weird angle and the quality ain't great but here is "Garden Of Eden".

https://youtu.be/iHitkGi3mqg 

And hanging with around hundred of my best friends is OK too. Someone said there were 200 there on Sunday.

Thanks for posting the DNB reviews!

every opportunity to see the band should still be made.

sat night was frigid. 

david from stage toward end of 1st night... "i don't mean to complain, but it's really cold"...

they had a heater on stage for a bit but then it was gone later, not sure why.

beautiful scene and vibe. the lady who put it on seemingly just wanted to party. no tickets, no real staff presence.

i finally got my proper box, maybe my fave encore they do.

bloodkin was a good rock band, not really my thing but solid. 

moonalice, its just weird. no matter how its sliced.

camping and partying with you people is always a hoot.

Rag Mama Rag  Sat. Highlight for me. Sweet Venue lets do this again !! Great to see Everybody ! Never miss a Sunday Show !! See all U Freaks May 15 Th.

Nothing on the archive yet, but one of our own was at the Sunday gig and he has shared some vids, starting with this one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egySnUA8gXc

how's everyone feeling?

Can some one please post DNB set lists Ukiah.

Check krab's post (14 or 15 posts above).

I was pretty spaced out during both shows, but I think those set lists are correct. 

David Nelson Band   4 - 16 - 22
Grateful Easter Weekend @ Yokayo Ranch
Ukiah, Ca.

Set 1
Rocky Road Blues
Prisoner Of Freedom
Different World >
Just A Season >
Down The Middle
Casey Jones The Bold Engineer
Shake, Rattle & Roll
Any Naked Eye... ( Stage Power Outtage )

Set 2
Man Overboard ( Nelson Blown Amp )
Movin Right Along >
Rag Mama Rag
Edge Of The Wire
Snakebit >
Talkin' Back >
Any Naked Eye
Encore 
Box Of Rain

David Nelson Band   4 - 17 - 22
Grateful Easter Weekend @ Yokayo Ranch
Ukiah, Ca.

Set 1
Six Of One
Last Lonely Eagle
Pretty Lil' Miss
Long Gone Sam >
Garden Of Eden
Peggy-O
Rainmaker >
Earls Girls

Set 2
Kick In The Head 
Suite At The Mission
Deep Elem Blues
Coconut Wireless
Fable Of A Chosen One >
Into The Mystic >
Fable Of A Chosen One
Encore
Ripple

Hey, thanks Tim!

Any chance that recordings will be available?  I know that they were recorded. 

Good times. 

Thank you sounddawg

Looks like fun.   Hope they sounded good. 

https://archive.org/details/dnb2022-04-16/Dnb102+Prisoner+Of+Freedom.flac

4/16/22

17th is up too.

Thanks, Sounddawg!

Here's the link to the 17th: https://archive.org/details/dnb2022-04-17

Sweet! Thanks for the archive links. 

Good times.

^Yes indeed!