Jazz Fest Set list
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Nooawlins
United States
Friday, April 30, 2010 - 20:46
Jazz Fest Set list
Coming home
Don't drift away
Butterfly
Love you baby (again, I'm not sure of the name of this one)
Nobody's free
I've got a feeling
Look around
Love has something else to say
Intros
Nigel hall's piano fell down
Midnight in Harlem
Space captian (with Jonathan batiste on keys and that weird instrument the name of which I forget)
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That weird thing that Jonathan Batiste plays is a melodica. And Nigel Hall's keys fell down.
I did not. Jazz Fest doesn't allow them, so it would have to be done on the downlow. Unfortunately, Jazz Fest Live did not record them either.
Hey guys thanks so much for the great reviews! Did you guys notice any tapers at the Blues Tent for DT&ST?
Thanks for the reviews! Always great to hear how tihs new band is evolving! Glad ya'll had such a great time!
Peace, BB
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"Practice Wisdom, Listen, Ask Questions, Work Hard, Lift Up Those Around You, and Never, Ever, Underestimate the Power of Kindness!" Brother Bill
Yes Nathan we too had issues with crowd control. Sitting in an aisle seat there was a guy wheeled in next to me in a wheel chair. His helper would not move off the floor even though the Tent Ushers (the yellow shirts) had a seat for her. She wouldn't move no matter how much they cajoled her. The same act was playing out on the other side of the aisle except that the helper wasn't really the guy in the wheelchair's helper. Both girls stood up and argued with the ushers while the show was going on. Between the girls and yellow shirts our "experience" was interrupted for a good part of the show. Oh well, that's part of Jazz Fest. I suppose it could be worse in that at least we were not sitting in the middle of a lake.
A friend of mine, seeing the DT&TSTB for the first time remarked that Derek's sound was a bit low and needed to be amped up. His observation was also that he felt the need for two drummers in the band was overkill and distracted from the other band members; just passing along another view point from a well seasoned music aficionado.
Non-withstanding the forgoing it was still a great day at Jazz Fest. Right now our major concern is the impact that this off-shore oil spill may have on the entire seafood industry, fisheries, and collateral fallout of all of this. The fishermen and Chefs are very nervous about another huge hit just as the City's Katrina wounds have healed. Several of the oyster bed areas have already been closed and the fishing areas east of the river are already closed. This whole situation could result in a national tragedy especially if this oil comes into the estuaries, up river, into Lake Ponchartrain, and possibly carried around Florida by the Gulf Stream. The musicians and food industry were in a large part responsible for the "Rebirth" of New Orleans after Katrina--forget the Who Dat? Saints for a moment. This is truly a fleur-de-lis.
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The past belongs to the future...but only the present can preserve it.
The past belongs to the future...but only the present can preserve it.
That's an accurate review, 41! This time I did get to meet 41Truck, and he, Lisa, and I had a really nice visit. My only "cripes" would be that, upon reflection, the sound could have been better. The music was great, and Trucks tore it up, but I feel like the sound could have been put together more. And as Lisa will tell you, certain members of the crowd were not making me happy by being inconsiderate of others, and the crowd was not like the 2008 show, but what are you going to do?
The rest of the stage was a great time too. I love watching the guys in New Orleans Social Club, especially Henry Butler. The guy looks like he's about to explode sitting there banging on that piano!
Have fun, 41. I won't be able to make it out there for the rest of the weekend.
The Piano Fell Down sounds like it could be the name of a new song. Derek cracked up when that happened and I'm not sure if they used duct tape or what to keep the legs up.
We managed to snag seats just to the stage left from the center aisle about 4 rows back from the front row. What a day and hot, hot, hot it was. The tent was hot, the stage was hot, and the music hot. Reading lips Susan mentioned to Derek that it was hot and he agreed. He seemed comfortable after last nights blistering set at the HOB and even gave Susan a double wink at one point. Other than a few mis-steps like the "Piano Fell Down," Kofi without a mic for his flute, and keyboard being a bit to close to share seating with Jonathan Batiste. Speaking of the weird instrument Jonathan played... it was almost inaudible, at least to me. Susan wasn't changing guitars and didn't have to tune up and tune in like she did last night and the band seemed to be really enjoying the afternoon in the Blues Tent. Oteil was out and about warming up to the New Orleans Social Club prior to taking the stage.
We arrived just as Big Al Carson was performing and then rocked to Eric Lindell and then John Mooney & Bluesiana. Lord, what a warm up! My wife said that I was radiating heat from jumping and dancing so much. The New Orleans Social Club shook the house as Ivan Neville, Henry Butler, George Porter, Jr. Leo Nocentelli and Raymond Weber let it rip. Their spirituals penetrated the soul.
Bobby Tis and Susan's tech had been prepping for at least two hours before the band went on and helped The New Orleans Social Club crew clear the stage in order to get set up quicker. I kept trying to get a good photo of Bobby's face, but he flitted around the stage so fast that I don't think I ever got a decent shot. He, Bobby, reminded me of my honey bees as he set up--not a wasted motion, knowing exactly what went were and at the top of his game. It amazes me to see the effort that went into setting up the stage for an hour and 15 minute set--speaking of which...no encore this year. I know Jazz Fest is run on a tight schedule, but I still remember the crowd practically demanding an encore at the 2008 show. Although management kept telling us that the gig was up no one would leave and the band was finally allowed an encore after 7 P.M.. Perhaps it was the heat or threatening rain today but the window of opportunity came and went quickly as I noticed Bobby do the "pull it" motion across his throat when it became apparent that the crowd was going to comply and leave.
Another great day in NOLA for sure. Looking forward to spending some time outside tomorrow, catching some local talent including Sonny Landreth warming up the Gentilly Stage for Jeff Beck. Again, it seems to be a lot of work involved for Beck to only do an hour and 20 minute set. Nevertheless, Jazz Fest is always good regardless of the rain, floods, heat, and humidity. As long as I don't run out of good music and food it's all good.
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The past belongs to the future...but only the present can preserve it.
The past belongs to the future...but only the present can preserve it.