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Jam – 2010-09-07 – Carroll’s

08 Sep 2010 2 Comments

by deadstein in Jams Tags: Bayside Mitch, Carroll's, Jam, Larry, Rich, Scott, Wikler

Kevin went home sick early in the day and without a whisper on a witches tit meaning before I knew it, we got Bayside Mitch to sit in for us on bass. That was great and it ’twas a pleasure to play with him. Unfortunately the time wasn’t enough. I had forgotten that we were not able to get into the studio before 9:00 because of rehearsals by the Sonny Rollins Band and Rock of Ages. I forgot about this little detail and got to Carroll’s at 7:30. Thank G-d I had my iPad on me. You would have thought that I would have made some artwork for the night in the hour and a half I had to waste, but it never occurred to me. Duh! Speaking of iPad and such, I have now added my lgindoff Twitter feed on the right side of this blog, so check it out and follow me on Twitter and join up.

Speaking of lack of time, we got into the studio at 9:00 but there was still setup and disassembly to do. We probably didn’t get going until 9:30 but played pretty steadily through the night. We even ended up going to 12:25 or so ending the night with a Good Night Irene. A real positive night with some nice music, enjoying the intimate jamming and music making. We did have Scott Bayer in the studio for the first song as our only guest and since we started so late, we played our first song to carol over the cell phone. Alan had his new Boss delay pedal, the piano was sounding mice and forward in the room. Not much more to report until Rich comes down with the recordings.

If you want to listen to them go to the links below:

http://www.deadstein.com/audio/09-07-10/

Jam – 2010-08-25 – Carroll’s

26 Aug 2010 6 Comments

by deadstein in Jams Tags: Carroll's, Jam, Kevin, Larry, Rich, Scott, Wikler

Deadstein, good to the last drop. After a week without Scott and Alan, the five of us were back for a mid-week Deadstein. At least for the first set we had energy and played with some good fun. After a little break we played a long Playing in the Band that jammed us and spaced us into oblivion. We managed to wrangle out a few song thereafter, but our load was shot and we were not as good to the last drop as we hoped. I think Scott’s shoulder was wearing on him by the end of the night. I decided to call for an Attics of My Life at that point to give his arms a little reprieve and somehow that boosted us to finish the night running through the tape. The Comfortable Numb and Cats Down Under the Stars were surprisingly better than what I was expecting at that point of the night.

For the record there were no guests who joined us for the night, so we were all alone and that wore on us a bit without anyone to make us play for something. Therefore we love if you lurkers drop by or drop us a comment cause if you don’t drop in you’re dropping out. No so good to the last drop. If for some reason you want to hear any of the music feel free to click the MP3s below:

http://www.deadstein.com/audio/08-25-10/

Jam – 2010-07-28 – Carroll’s

28 Jul 2010 6 Comments

by deadstein in Jams Tags: Carroll's, Jam, Kevin, Larry, Rich, Scott, Wikler

After a few weeks of fun and excitement, we were back to basics with the 5 of us jamming the Dead in the standard small studio with no guests to be seen or heard. Even though it was like 88 outside and the temperature was set to be 65 in the studio, the air never seemed to go above or below 72 so we had 72 on our minds. Alan’s first show was Roosevelt Stadium 1972, I think he said, so when we were seeking guidance we had no furthur to look than the thermostat on the wall.

I guess we didn’t need guidance for the first song cause we hurled up to the 80s with a Stranger to open the silky, silky crazy night. Following that we wore our converse and played the Loser, Sugarree, Hurts Me Too, Looks Like Rain and Morning Dew all in association with 1972. We ended our little first set segment with a quick Don’t Ease. We ended the second segment with a transition into the Music Never Stopped which was started by Scott drumming with Kevin following his lead, but I can’t say I thought Scott was intending to go into that Music. He usually is much more aggressive in his Musical interpretation of Music than what I heard last night. In any case, it was pretty quick and hot. I forget what we opened the closing portion of the night with but we finished at midnight with the Struggling Man and as tricky and struggling as that song is, I thought we did pretty well with it.

It was definitely a tiring day at work following the jam and I know Alan’s wrist was bothering him from the jam so we all realize the sacrifice and toll Deadstein puts on us physically, emotionally and financially. What else would we save it for but the Dead, so we might as all take out of it whatever we can and and enjoying the living Dead known as Deadstein.

To listen to the jam go to the link below or just click on the MP3s

http://www.deadstein.com/audio/07-27-10/

Jam – 07-21-2010 – Carrol’s

22 Jul 2010 4 Comments

by deadstein in Jams Tags: Carroll's, Jam, Kevin, Larry, Rich, Ronnie, Scott, Wikler

This ordinary Wednesday night Deadstein jam turned into a surprising and almost extraordinary Deadstein experience. It was a night slated to be the five of us, there was a lot of traffic and I was like a half hour late. I came into the room to hear Alan jamming the That’s What Love Will Make You Do with the rest of the band, and it sounded pretty good. I later find out that I also missed the Gomorrah.

I got there for the opening Thrill is Gone and it was a challenge to jump into cold requiring some good movement. I wasn’t feeling confident and relaxed but the band was good and I was able to play and not mess up. Same goes for the Me and My Uncle, it was a pretty good tight and consistent effort, and while not having the chops at the time to add to much I was able to manage not to be a burden. What-eva? I think we started taking off with the Ramble on Rose and the Masterpiece. They were feeling good.

It was about that time that our only guests of the night stopped by. They were Kevin’s G’Island friends Keith and Gila and Gila came with her little sister Ronnie. After a little “Hello” if you know what I mean we discovered Ronnie was a Deadhead and liked to sing. Never ones to deny an opportunity to find someone that can hep us with our vocal challenges, we enlisted Ronnie to park herself in front of a microphone and join the fray. It was pretty exciting to have a new fresh voice in the room and we had a great time.

I tried to steer the set toward the songs Ronnie chose to sing and it worked. It was quite impressive how she was able to sit in and sing. I was proud of all of us. Alan mentioned to me how we all played with in ourselves a lot more than usual to make the experience work and I agree. I hope we can explore this opportunity to play with Ronnie if she is wiling to put up with us. There is some potential there for all us.

It was a lot of songs we put Ronnie through as she was there leading us for the most part from the Brown-Eyed Women all the way through the Boxer. It’s amazing that we actually got through that oner successfully to the end but I think I was able to show Ronnie the cues throughout the night and we kept the music quite coherent and worthwhile. There were enough happy moments to make up for the more challenging moments. Anyway listen to the MP3s if you want.

To close I cranked a Rhapsody and we ended with a rare Standing on the Moon Good Lovin’. To play 18 songs in a night where I arrive late and we are filled with new music is a satisfying night in my book and my book had quite a night, proving itself for what it is. G-d bless my book!

To listen to the night’s music go to:

http://www.deadstein.com/audio/07-21-10/

Jam – 2010-07-12 – Carrolls

14 Jul 2010 3 Comments

by deadstein in Jams Tags: Carroll's, Jam, Kevin, Larry, Rich, Scott, Wikler

Monday night means a long week ahead of us but when it is the only night to play, well, watch ya gonna do? The good thing is it seemed as if we had additional energy coming from the “pos” we all experienced over the recent weekend. This is the sacrifice we make for Deadstein.

Some one called for a Slow Train Coming, being the July 12 anniversary of the great July 12, 1987 Giant Stadium show with Bob Dylan. Anyway, none of this was in my mind and all I heard in my head was Stop That Train and started noodling on it while others were getting set. It was sounding good so Scott called to play the Stop That Train first and then we would go into the Slow Train to remember the great Dead/Dylan show. We spent much of the rest of the night playing songs reminiscent of of that show including the Morning Dew Playing and the Touch of Grey Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door to close the night at midnight.

The only guests we had were Rob and Miriam who hung and enjoyed for most of the night. I think they are heading out on the bus to a few Furthur shows so we are a good prep for that encounter.

I was on top of my guitar game, playing well for me, and the amazing thing about it is that is was not premeditated or contrived, just a stroke of right place at the right time in the right state of mind. I fear listening to it realizing that it will ruin my fond memories and the recording will hit me with a brick wall of reality.

Nevertheless, to listen to the songs of the night go to:

http://www.deadstein.com/audio/07-12-10/

Jam – 2010-07-07 – Carroll’s

08 Jul 2010 5 Comments

by deadstein in Jams Tags: Carroll's, Jam, Kevin, Larry, Rich, Scott, Wikler

After enjoying a week of playing with Terez, Deadstein was back to its standard setup with me playing lead and Alan on rhythm. I was featuring a new set of silicone coated strings, thanks to Larry Brent, and an intonated guitar which I took care of when I changed my strings the night before. The guitar was feeling especially good in my hands from the perspective of the new strings and and inotation and it helped me play well throughout the night. Since it was super hot outside and Carrol’s air conditioning was struggling to keep the room cool, 73 degrees was as cool as it got which is hot by Deadstein standards, so hopefully the silicone on the strings will help them last because last night my hands were like liquid salt.

There was some good music last night and as it was time for us to poop-out as the 5-hour energy drinks were wearing off, in came Mike from Georgia and he acted as an energy stimulant to give us a boost to finish the night with a little dignity. The closing Jack Straw was a forceful ending to the long hot jam. The only other guest of the night was Scott Bayer who for the first week in many was without the bongos. Hallelujah! Our big long segment of the night was a Scarlet –> Estimated –> Terrapin –> Birdsong -> Gloria –> Birdsong. That kept us busy for an hour or so in the middle of the night and was quite and undertaking. I thought the Terrapin was the weakest of that grouping but still nothing to write home about. We also did a nice Here Comes Sunshine -> China/Rider combo earlier in the evening. It was a fun, hot, sticky night and there is more fun to be had furthur down the road, so get your bus pass out and come join us as we go down road freakin’ bad.