Widespread Panic Aspen 9/1/2005

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> Hey Y'All,
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> I just got an email from our good friend Michelle DeLima. She is okay and still in Lafayette, La. She called me last Sunday as she was running for refuge. She and her Dad are SAFE for now. Her Dad went to Metarie yesterday and found Chuck, her boyfriend, holed up in the house. I reminded her to always have hope, even when things look bleak. I was lucky enough to stay at her house for Jazzfest this past April. All cell phones with the 504 area code are still out of commission. She has kept up with me on email though. She says she has water and natural gas, so she will be heading back home soon. Please join me in keeping her in your thoughts and prayers! Also, if anyone is in touch with Kim Brignac, give her my best wishes.
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> Well, after working all day last Wednesday, I headed up to Detroit to fly to Denver, where I was to meet Charles Fox to drive to Aspen. His original plane got cancelled, so he ended up arriving about 10:00 p.m. We went to pick up our rental, and at the same time meet Sequoia, to get my tickets. Great to see him, but way too short. BTW Jeff, I saw your buddy at the show tonight that I met thru you at the store last New Year's! Not such a small world is it? The ride to Aspen took a bit over 4 hours, lots of sharp curves on I-70! The stars at night are an awesome sight! You can see so many more than in all the places I have lived. We arrived at about 3:00 am and met Zee at the condo. We stayed up for a bit.
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> Off to the concert site for the 1:00 doors. We got in and headed up to FOB land. We joined Bennett, Josh, Boz, etc. It was smooth sailing. Jerry Joseph opened at 2:00 with a nice set. He did the first 2 numbers solo acoustic. Johnny Klegg was next. We got shut down taping by security as he is not a "taper friendly" band. He was entertaining though. Time for some Panic! They had their moments, I think they were a bit rusty in the first set. Maybe it's me but they play Old Neighborhood too much. How about a New Blue once in a while? Ride Me High cranked with some nice JB slide riffs. Another Give, yeachhhh! The second set was much more focused. The Disco> Second Skin was smooth. I have liked Second Skin from the first time I heard it at the Fox. Very dark Panic! The Drivin' through Knockin' was right on! And then, THAT ENCORE? Fish20 was fine, a lot of New Orleans themes that night. We had to pack up quickly and go to see Sam late night with Outformation.
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> The layout and scenery of the festival was very nice. The food vendors did a nice job with some nice offerings. Aspen is very expensive! Chris had the place sounding very good. Dino did not have to kill himself, as festivals provide the lights to work with. Great hangin' with Charles, Zee, Bennett, Pat and Robin, Frankie, Josh, Carrie and Richie Rich, Brad, Boz, Craig and Alisha Davis, Laurie, Dan, and everyone else in FOB land! Where was Fred Rice?
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> Here is how it went down:
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> Jerry Joseph
> Snowmass Village
> Aspen, CO
> 9/1/2005
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> 2:01
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> *This is the Place> 7:39
> *Good Sunday 6:00
> White Dirt 11:00
> Lick the Tears> 7:30
> Doors of Your Heart>
> Lick the Tears 5:00
> Jacob Ladder 14:00
> Ray of Heaven
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> 3:03 (1:02:40)
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> *Jerry Solo Acoustic
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> Schoeps MK4V>KC5>M222>NT222>Sound Device 722>DAP1
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> Widespread Panic
> Snowmass Village
> Aspen, CO
> 9/1/2005
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> 6:19
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> Rebirtha> 10:57
> Junior 5:44
> Old Neighborhood 5:50
> Good People > 5:38
> Ride Me High > 9:51
> Run For Your Life > 3:22
> Pigeons> 8:28
> Travelin' Light > 6:20
> Give 4:20
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> 7:19 (1:00:17)
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> 8:01
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> Disco > 5:24
> Second Skin > 13:58
> Can't Find My Way Home > 4:52
> Rock > 12:34
> Driving Song > 4:31
> Snake Drive > 7:40
> *Drum Solo > 6:21
> *Jam > 8:53
> Driving Song > 2:24
> Knocking 'Round The Zoo > 5:26
> Imitation Leather Shoes 4:06
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> 9:16 (2:16:10)
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> 9:20
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> Old Joe 4:53
> Bayou Lena> 5:15
> Fishwater > 4:24
> Mini Drums > :44
> Fishwater 4:
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> 9:38 (2:36:06)
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> *with Wally Ingram
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> On a very sad note, we have lost 2 great musicians the past couple of days, Dru Lombar and R.L. Burnside. The first time I saw Dru, was when Grinderswitch was opening for the Allman Brothers in Nassau Coliseum in the summer of 1974. My wife, Mark, and I were at that show. After that, I was able to catch Grinderswitch about 15-20 times over the next 8 years or so. Mark, Eli, Charlie, and myself caught them at Morrisville College in 9/74, just before we went off to our glorius college career. Do you guys remember that one? We listened to Mars Hotel on the ride over. They opened for the Tucker Boys as well as the ABB for a few years and then found their niche in smaller clubs.They turned out to be one of my favorite "bar" bands. I received this just the other day:
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> Dear Friends and Fans of Grinderswitch: Our Brother of the Road, Mentor of the Blues and Friend of All Dru Lombar has left his earthly home. This great musician and entertainer will surely be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with Dru\'s family, and Band mates(past and present) all those who knew Dru personally, and all those who listened to his music. Now our divine creator can have his turn to enjoy the Blues as only Dru could play.
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> The second Musician we have lost is R.L. Burnside. He had a lot of connection to the southern music scene we enjoy. Did it occur to you why the choice of Snake Drive at tonight's show? This in just a few days ago:
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> RL Burnside: November 21, 1926 - September 1, 2005
> It is with regret that we pass on the news that a dear friend of ours and father of Duwayne Burnside, the great RL Burnside, passed away this morning in a Memphis hospital. RL was such a large influence for the North Mississippi Allstars family.
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> We thought it would be a great idea if Duwayne could feel the love and support from the North Mississippi Allstars community. We have set up an address for you to write a message to Duwayne if you wish. You can write to sampson@musictoday.com and we will collect these emails and forward them to Duwayne.
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> You can also help by sending donations to:
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> Freeland & Freeland Trust Account
> Burnside Memorial
> P.O. Box 269
> Oxford, MS 38655
> 662-234-3114
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> All proceeds will go directly to RL's widow, Alice Mae.
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> Check this one out:
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> I learned something new about Grits and found it very interesting. When I order a large bowl at Waffle House, I will have a different understanding about them. Look at the Latin translation I do not profess to know Latin, so I never would have known this. Arnold Ziffle spoke 4 languages, and Latin was one of them, as well as Chinese!
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> The Strange History of 'Grits'
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> Grits have been a part of our food history for almost 400 years or, almost as long as the Rolling Stones have been touring.
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> They date back to around 1607 when the colonists arrived in Jamestown, Va. There, they were met by friendly Native Americans offering what they called "rockahominie." Rockahominie was softened maize seasoned with salt and animal fat.
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> The word maize translated into Latin means Waffleus-Houzus. Early prints show a man with a small white hat on his head, with a plate of grits and no sugar near him. It was here that our passion for grits was born.
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> Let's go back for the sake of you who are from the North. How many times in the above paragraph did you see the word "sugar?" I believe ZERO.
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> Grits developed into a food that many families enjoyed not only for breakfast, but as a side dish for meals as well. Grits were known as "Southern oatmeal" before air conditioning or MTV was invented. They were preferred over oatmeal because they could withstand the heat and humidity in the South.
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> Also, records show that grits were also used as dent-fillers for Fords and Chrysler products in Forsyth and Dawson Counties during the mid-1950s.
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> Grits have been credited with getting many Southern families through the Depression era of the 1930s. Since they were plentiful and inexpensive, they were a popular food choice because they were filling and easily made and not eaten with sugar.
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> Even as times change, grits have evolved from a regional food often used for survival to a food of choice and comfort in many American homes. Grits have also gone upscale being featured on menus in many five-star restaurants throughout the country.
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> As the years passed, several Southern states passed legislation naming grits the "Official State Breakfast Food with No Sugar." The Waffle House Museum in Norcross has a wonderful IMAX presentation on the history of grits and its benefits to that part of the human race that does not put sugar on them.
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> Also, I have a friend with a pair of tix 11th row DFC for Ames, Iowa. He can't go. Great tapers spot for sure. If you know someone who needs them, contact me and I can hook you up.
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> Today's humor:
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> Top 10 Dog & Cat Characteristics
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> 10. Dogs come when you call them. Cats take a message and get back to you.
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> 9. Dogs will let you give them a bath without taking out a contract on your
> life.
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> 8. Dogs will bark to wake you up if the house is on fire. Cats will quietly
> sneak out the back door.
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> 7. Dogs will bring you your slippers or the evening newspaper. Cats might bring
> you a dead mouse.
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> 6. Dogs will play Frisbee with you all afternoon. Cats will take a three-hour
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> 5. Dogs will sit on the car seat next to you. Cats have to have their own
> private box or they will not go at all.
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> 4. Dogs will greet you and lick your face when you come home from work. Cats
> will be mad that you went to work at all.
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> 3. Dogs will sit, lie down, and heel on command. Cats will smirk and walk away.
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> 2. Dogs will tilt their heads and listen whenever you talk. Cats will yawn and
> close their eyes.
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> 1. Dogs will give you unconditional love forever. Cats will make you pay for
> every mistake you've ever made since the day you were born.
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> Late,
> Z-Man
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