Not to hijack so close to ressurection but do you have any thoughts about Jeffrey's educational experience? Its looking like I'm going the special education route for my masters and I'd like to hear what a Dad thinks of the system as it is now and how well its served your son. I've been impressed with its development since I was in school when the kids were separated from the rest of the population.

Long Black Veil is a personal favorite of mine whether covered by Johnny Cash, Sting, or [your Irish bar band here]. Just googled it, I was thinking it was a traditional tune but this page attributes it to Wilkens and Dill.

Well now I'm hungry for hot wings and blue cheese dressing...
Good pic Rich. I commend your posting dilligence. Now I am curious to see Jeffrey and the waitress!

I went out last night and this silly place charged $6.20 for a pint of Newcastle. Geez. I'm not racing back there.

I'm glad the show was good. So youre headed back next week?

and to add to the special ed topic: cool, Griff.

Well, it all depends on the show. The concerts are Tue, Thu, and Saturday. I'm partial to bluegrass, folk, and world music. I like some jazz and classical, but I am indifferent to band music.

I don't know if I want to post Jeffrey's picture, but here is the waitress.

Since you're a jazz fan ... do they still do the live jazz nights at Vincent's in West Chester? I haven't been there in a number of years, but it always used to be a very good, very relaxing time, with astonishing food.

Actually, I don't get out much for music except for Longwood Gardens and some Celtic/Irish/British shows sponsored by The Green Willow

West Chester, for some reason, has always been an in-and-out destination for us. We only do there if we have to go to a specific store, maybe grab a quick bite to eat, and leave. Maybe its the traffic and parking that seem to make it a chore.

I'll have to see about Vincent's. My biggest problem is finding something my wife will want to see, or deciding to go alone.

I am considering the Train concert in July. It's on my birthday.

My! she does have big eyes!;)
Definitely looks like fun was had.

I went out to a local park today and couldnt believe that I got to hear the Paladins from San Diego under the clear blue sky. Lots of fun- Rockabilly trio: drums, standup bass, with guitarist/vocalist Dave Gonzales who is so f**king good. It was a not very promoted concert and I was glad I heard a tip. The Paladins have been playing hard for a long time and are high energy fun. I recommend looking for them touring some club or festival near you, I bet they'll be by your way.

Oh I forgot to mention, I picked up the Thorns new album and they do a great great cover of my favorite Jayhawks song, "Blue". And with the exception of Mpls they are opening for the Jayhawks on tour this summer.:)

Blue is one of those tunes that seems like its always been out in the ether, somebody just had to play it.

I love that ether. One listen and love.

Ether you do or you don't.
I'm sorry.:blush:

Nickel Creek
 

Went to see both the Thorns and Nickel Creek last Friday- Outdoor concert, the sound was a bit challenging but both put on a good show.
The trio of the Thorns (Sweet, Mullins and Droge) must have brought 67+ guitars and various other stringed things, and all changed instruments after each tune. The harmonies were great to hear, see who's singing where. Shawn Mullins is the anchor voice. Matthew Sweet had a serious early Peter Fonda look going. All tunes and firmly stuck in my head. As they were closing their set, they heaped lots of praise on the upcoming Nickel Creek.

Nickel Creek was the headliner, (The night was beautiful and clear) and they seemed to be having a blast. There was a core of followers, but most there, like me, had never really heard them. They tore it up. They are all major scary players that can really sing. And the tunes were wonderfully all over the map, bluegrass, celtic, jazz, folk, rock. Sarah the fiddle player really reminded me of Rickie Lee Jones when she sang. And Chris on mandolin was explosive- (had his own screaming teen girl section of the crowd) They did originals, instrumentals, and some souped up covers that drew the skeptics in- Beatles, Dylan, Cold Play, Mozart.
Very very fun. Thanks for the tip Griff!:)

Rich,

Where and when is said Train concert?

Dagney

Re: Nickel Creek
 

I've been following these kids since they were barely teenagers, and even a bit younger. All are former national junior champs at one instrument or another, and they are truly, truly amazing. They were truly amazing even back seven or eight years ago when I first saw them at Winfield, doing straight bluegrass.

Re: Nickel Creek
 

Excellent! I figured you'd go for them. I'm with Patrick, those kids are"truly amazing." Hopefully they are playing some venues with better acoustics (I saw them in a hockey arena).

STATE THEATRE
107 West State Street
Ithaca, NY 14850

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at 8:00pm/Doors at 7:00pm. Bela Fleck and the Flecktones.

I'll hafta check my class schedule but this looks pretty inviting.