Halloween Comes Early to Woostahhh

This year brothers Past decided (for reasons outside my knowledge) to not play a show on halloween. Instead the boys took their never ending roadshow to The Grind at Clark University. Arriving way early to the show i watched the boys soundcheck for a little bit and then headed out into the chilly october night to find where the party was at before the show. After chilling in a random room in a random dorm for quite some time i started to get the vibe that no one knew about or was even slightly interested in this show. I mean i talked to a bunch of costumed people (specifically 2 scotish exchange kids dressed in full braveheart garb, RIGHT ON!) and not a one of them had even heard of the show. Even after me telling them it was free most of them seemed more interested in the drag show that was about to take place elsewhere on campus.
So off the the show and...THERE IS NO ONE THERE!! literally no more than 45 people could have showed up for this gig. But BP couldn't have cared less playing a rockin show. Highlights include a new song, Anvil, and the return of tom Mckey's Night Villians. The energy of the first set exploded in the set closing Simple Gift of Man>What's on Your Mind>Simple Gift of Man sandwhich featuring a dark industrial plunge back into the end of Simple gift of Man. The second set also provided some sick moments. Noteable where the Jam out of Big Blue Apples into Bottlecap(the jam faded after this point sadly as BBA is one of the best BP songs in my opinion) and the amazing jam out of Forget you Know me into the end of Boy.
It was really amazing to get to see BP with so few people in attendance (Although some of those drag queens showed up for the second set) and they didnt play a half bad show either. All in all a good show B.

Stay up
K-Theory

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Trick or treat?
Happy Halloween everyone. This is a day for dressing up, getting wasted and or taking your psychedelic drug of choice, for music fans its about doing all that and going to an awesome concert. Now even though I didn't attend any of the following shows they are worth checking out on mp3, CD or whatever you like.




In the mid 1990s Phish, the super jamband(local to Burlington) did a series of Halloween shows that were no ordinary shows. The concept was called a musical costume. Phish would play two sets of original music and then in between these sets cover an entire album by an influential band from start to finish. Starting in 1994, Phish covered "The White Album" by The Beetles, 95- "Quadrophenia" by The Who, 96- "Remain in Light" by the Talking Heads, 98- "Loaded" by the Velvet Underground. Amazing stuff, and what's more is the quality of each show. Phish really put a lot of time and effort into learning these albums note for note. They really do justice to each album as well, showing how talented these four guys really are. All of these shows are available on CD from the Live Phish series. They are: Live Phish 13, 14, 15 and 16. My personal favorite is 13, "the White Album" cover. Killer versions of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" and "Rocky Raccoon." It was during what many consider to be their best year of touring, 1994. Even if you hate Phish these albums are worth checking out, and if you hate them now after listening you might change your mind.

Conspirator Headlines at the Bowery, A.K.A. Young Band Shows up to Play as Well.

On Saturday October 22nd the newest of the seemingly endless Disco Biscuits side projects, Conspirator, headlined its first ever show in NYC at the amazing Bowery Ballroom. Conspirator is made up of Marc Brownstein (bass) and Aron Magner (keys) of the Disco Biscuits and long time Biscuits collaborator DJ Omen. The bands intense blend of Omens relentless Drum N Bass, the danceable key riffs of Magner, and floor shaking bass of Brownstein provides creates an amazing danceable and outright DIRTY sound that is blowing minds. Conspirator took the stage at around midnight and dropped right into the dark beats we had all come for. Within minutes the band was joined by the drummer and keyboard player of young stars Pnuma for an extended 3 song segment. During all this Brownstein and Magner's Flying Circus buddy Scott Metzger (Rana) came on stage to add some guitar to the mix. After the long parade of friends we were finally treated to a good forty five minutes of pure Conspirator. After that the supposed highlight of the night had arrived when former biscuits drummer and current medschool student Sam Altman took a seat behind the kit. Unfortunately Sammy did not settle into the mix quite as well as the young drummer of Pnuma and was often lost in the sound or searching for a complementary beat to Omen's intense beats.
So was the show a disappointment? HELL NO! Conspirator rocked the house and we all danced our asses off. More importantly however at around 11 P.M., only an hour before Conspirator hit the stage I was blown away by a young trio out of Chicago. Calling themselves a mix of "Organic instruments + electronic synthesis + clever song writing" Future Rock, Mickey Kellerman (keys), Felix Moreno (bass), and Darren Heitz (drums), tore the Bowery a new one. With a set Featuring a cover of a song by the band Air and a bunch of original tunes Future Rock impressed almost anyone in the room. I personally recommend checking out their website at futurerock.net for more info, photos, and sample music clips.
All things together this was a great show at a really fun venue with excellent sound, A.

Stay up
K-Theory
P.S. CHECK OUT FUTURE ROCK.
(all photos courtesy of futurerock.net and jampics.com)

STS9: Tonight at a Higher Ground!

Sound Tribe was one of my ultimate hightimes of this past summer. I have seen them before, but their show at Bonnaroo was insane. Even though the night was turning into day, the vibes and colors were bouncing like no other. Everyone was tuned in and turned on- having fun. Perhaps it was the 3-D glasses I was wearing, but the energy that the band produced was fuel to the audience and it cycled like that through and through. If you want a release from school work or a means of re-charging your spirits, go see STS9 tonight at a Higher Ground. The show starts at 9 and tickets cost $20 at the door. You can order them online, too, at http://www.highergroundmusic.com/calendar/?show=331. Do yourself a favor and dance.
Note: this pic from Roo explains it all.

And Another Blurb on Nugs.net

Archive.org is awesome, but Nugs.net is better! Nugs.net is an awesome site to loose yourself in music. You download entire setlists from bands like MMW, Jazz Mandolin Project, and Vida Blue. The "stash", as they call it, is immence and packed with old and new material from over 30 bands. In addition to downloading, you can also stream Nugs.net Radio right onto your computer and listen to an already compliled mix- all with the click of the little mouse! Right now, I am streaming Nugs and Trey is rocking out to "Alive Again" from a 06/04/03 show in Chicago, Il. Streaming is great because it leaves the listener with nothing left to do but simply listen- and I like that. Not to mention, Nugs.net also has a nice-sized gallery of live photos to peruse. You can take a listen or a look for yourself. Go to http://www.nugs.net and have fun!

Eye Candy

If you went to the Gathering of the Vibes, Camp Creek, or All Good festival chances are you have probably witnessed the craziest light show out there- Optical Delusion. Optical Delusion provides high-end visual projections for concerts of all sizes and even for corporate conferences, as well. The combination of video creations, live feed, and oil projections enables Optical Delusion to create designs and colors like they have never been seen before. Digital technology enables for smooth and speedy transitions between images. Like the original light shows back in the day, the use of oil on a projector is continued though much more advanced. The psychedelic effects that the Grateful Dead and others like Jefferson Airplane were trying to administer during the Acid test shows of yesteryear come to a full head with the ingenuity of Optical Delusion.
You can check out pictures from previous shows and even click on thumbnail images on their website http://www.opticaldelusion.com/www.html. If you need a little time to zone out or whatever, this is the place to visit on the web. Optical Delusion is beautiful!

Listen to Greyspoke

Following up on my ranting about Greyspoke Variety...
Here is your chance! For the past two Sundays Greyspoke Variety has been testing out the waters here in Burlington at Nectar’s Open-Band Night. Even after their first go at it, the response was really positive and the band got great feedback from the audience. The good vibes brought them back for seconds following their initial (and successful) attempt to break down the doors of musical isolation. Although there is only about 15 minutes allotted to each band, last weekend Greyspoke still managed to get the crowd dancing in such a small time-span. Audience members were surprised with the band’s talent. One person even said, "keep it comin’ man!" as the band exited off stage. If you want to take a break or grab some heady fries on Sunday night, do yourself a favor and go to Nectar’s to see what I am mean. I’m telling you- Greyspoke Variety is sick.

All right, I assume we all have our lives figured out. Plans for the future are set. Progress is being made, and we are all merrily on our way. Uhh, right? Well, at least I know that I am not that sure about where or what I will be when I grow up (and does that even happen?). I have an idea of what I hope for the future, but I cannot be certain that all will go accordingly. To make myself feel better about my doubts and insecurities, I have formulated a few ideas of an "Alternate Plan-B", which in the end is really my ideal career. So, I have always dreamed of opening a coffee house that is both a fun place to eat something delicious, and is also a Mecca for community development via the arts. .
Located just a block down from Pearl St. Beverage and next to The O.P. at 8 N. Winooski Ave. lies Radiobean, the little wonderment. Radiobean is the perfect place for anyone. With it’s great location, and tables outside, it is the ideal spot to grab a fresh cup of coffee, or even a pot of yummy chai tea for two, and the zucchini bread is awesome! The atmosphere is funky and accepting. The urban aura lends itself to the cheetah-print booth, and stainless steel details. While, the dark wood and deep red walls are comforting and warm. Radiobean is a welcome change from the sterile, caustic coffee shop giants that seem to be taking over the nation.
Asides from it’s aesthetic appeal, Radiobean is a cool place to catch a glimpse of the local music world that exists underneath the shadow of the bigger venues like a Higher Ground. On Monday nights, Radiobean hosts an open-mike night beginning around 9 and ending after the last act. This is a key night if you want to hear a diverse range of local music- beatboxing, chants, or drum sessions, etc. If you are looking for a place to jam, however, the sign-up process can get a little aggressive as there are many people trying to do the same. The best bet is to go early, before 7. Monday open-mike is a great opportunity for both the artist and the admirers to relax in the comfort of the simple things- beer (yes, they have beer on tap, as well), rich coffee, herbal tea, tunes, and friendly faces. Go to http://www.radiobean.com for a monthly posting of the scheduled acts. Cheers to you!

This one is for you Deadheads...

Yoo whats going on everybody. We all know of and, have heard (I hope) the music of Jerry Garcia and his band The Grateful Dead. He is considered to be one of the most influential musicians ever. The Grateful Dead toured and wrote music from the mid 60s right up through 1995 when Jerry passed. Although the genuis behind the music was gone, that didnt mean the music itself had to be gone. Jerry's music touched so many people, and essentially created the genre of music we know as Jamband. The Grateful Dead opened the doors for so many musicians. One band I would like to talk about is Jazz is Dead.




They are pretty much a super group of amazing musicians. Jazz is Dead, is not a tribute band. Nor are they a cover band, however there repertoire is all Grateful Dead songs. What makes them different from a cover band you ask? Well, first off they don't sing. Anyone who knows the Grateful Dead knows they sing, a lot, they are good at it too. Jazz is Dead basically turns Grateful Dead songs into instrumentals. Not an easy task at all, they convert the vocal lines into either guitar or piano lines. They also throw a funk twist into the songs which is cool. Not to mention all these guys can play, the band features the great Jimmy Herring on guitar, a true technical master, Alphonso Johnson on bass playing some of the funkiest lines I've ever heard, T Lavitz on keys and Billy Cobham/Rod Morgestein on drums. Jimmy Herring is also notable for the Aquarium Rescue Unit and The Dead. Alphonso Johnson notable for the great jazz fusion band WeatherReport and Billy Cobham for The Mahavishnu Orchestra. A few albums definatly worth checking out by Jazz is Dead are "Blue Light Rain" and "Great Sky River" these feature stunning versions of "Dark Star", "China Cat Sunflower", "Red Baron"(personal favorite), "Estimated Prophet" and many more. Check out Jazz is Dead on album or some live recordings, unfortunatly they have disbanded so seeing them live is impossible but never the less, listen. Peace

Record Breaker

Every so often, a musician steps forward, out of the ranks and smashes a record that no one has every thought would be smashed. "Records, you say? For musicians?" DAMN STRAIGHT! Here's a little story from the drumming community.


For decades, a man name Johnny Rabb has been playing drums like no other. (Yes, the goofy-lookin bastard pictured above.) He's got chops out the yin-yang and a personality to match. Known best for his jungle drumming and drum'n'bass work, Johnny is a master of all things syncopated and linear. He has released numerous books (I have worked out of one), DVDs and even invented his own stick, the RhythmSaw. He has put on numerous clinics across the country and has toured internationally with fellow drummers Marco Minnemann and Thomas Lang, both of whom are also incredibly gifted. Anyway, one year at a drum event in Nashville, TN with the help of a device called a "DRUMOMETER" that counts drum beats, he set the first ever record for World's Fastest Drummer, with 1,026 single strokes in 60 seconds!! That's right. Think of anytime you have tapped out a little rhythm on your desk, each hand making one beat. Now imagine doing over 1,000 of those in a freakin minute!!! That's just over 17 BEATS A SECOND!! Uncanny!!
As if this wasn't enough, he now had the attention of the Guinness Book, and in a live broadcast on VH1's 'Rock & Roll Record Breakers' he broke his own record and established the current with 1,071 single strokes in 60 seconds! If that is not amazing, I don't know what is.

For more info on Johnny or any of your favorite drummers,
be sure to check out DRUMMERWORLD.

I think I'll lay down for a while.
Peace.

Here's one for the band geeks

I'm always looking out for my own and just to prove that, here are some great resources for all you musicians (or anyone who needs them) out there. Whether you shred on the guitar or get feverish with a cowbell, these sites have it all.





I have been ordering parts and accessories from these places for years and they offer some of the lowest prices, best selection and fastest shipping in the business. From guitar picks to drum sticks, these sites will help you find a good deal on what ever you need to get your band cranked up and jammin out.
Rock on.


(All images courtesy of musiciansfriend.com and interstatemusic.com)

MATISYAHU- @ Higher Ground Sat. Oct 22nd

What is REALLY good people, some exciting music news for you all....
Coming up at Higher Ground the man, the myth, the legend--> Matisyahu the amazing hasidic Jewish reggae artist who is taking the world by storm. Following Phish around his later years in High School, he was what one would call a "hippie" or the more appropriate term "head." Following a religious experience Matisyahu began rapping and studying reggae at a small art school and eventually the New School in New York. Once a free spirit with no religious ties, he now practices the life of a Lubavitch Hasid, pretty drastic change huh? Matisyhu has a powerful message amazing talent to go along with it.

If you like Bob Marley you will love Matisyahu. If you like Sean Paul you will love Matisyahu. Don't play yourself, go see Matisyahu.

For more on MATISYAHU check out Matisyahu's official page



The show is $15 in advance and $17 day of. If you like to get down and spiritual, Matisyahu is for you

How about this...

As if we weren't paying enough to go to school already, now we get to consider the price of a federal lawsuit as well; at least this is the case for numerous students at 17 colleges up and down the east coast. Check out the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) article and tell us what you think. I'm thinkin, if they come after us, there's always Canada, eh?

Latest Round Of Music Industry Lawsuits Targets Internet Theft At 17 College Campuses

Peace


GO myTUNES REDUX GO!
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STS9 Causes a stir in Times Square

Approaching a new venue for the first time is always an interesting experience. where do i stand to get the best sound and sight lines? Is this part of the venue going to have dancing room? How's the security? all these questions swirl as i approach the new Nokia Theater in NYC for the first time. the scene outside seemed like any normal show in NYC, people outside getting in their last precious cigarettes, cops jostling kids out of the way in order to keep the sidewalks clear, some random chick with a case full of crystals?? oh yes did I forget to mention STS9 is in the house. And what a special night it would be.
With sporadic colaborator and amazing artist Oliver Vernon on stage right and world reknowned artist and painter Alex Grey on stage left the tribe was ready to assult the city with a multi-sensory explosion. Hot from the get go with "Once Told" the boys seemed to be holding back for the rest of the first set, never letting it get to explosive, keeping the music fairly tame. After an okay first set everyone was looking for the heat in the second set. No one left dissapointed. With an cool and melodic "Breathe In" and an explosive "Tokyo" the guys brought the heat. Noteable also was the show closing "Rilly Whut" for the intense sampling and orgasmic peak.
All in all the show was okay a solid C+/B-. The venue was also okay with LOOSE security and a cool room for the show iitself. the only venue drawbacks brand name everything, high $, and a long ass single file line to smoke at setbreak. I'd probably see a show hear again though C+.

Till next time
K-Theory
P.S. yeah the painting was fuckin sick also!!!
(all picures courtesy of alexgrey.com and oliververnon.com)

still got it

I am proud to say, Eric Clapton is still rockin out. Not that there were any doubts I'm hoping but I mean he is still dropping albums, and his newest release Back Home has a new kind of twist. I have only heard one of the songs, but it seems Clapton is trying many new things these days and that is exciting, because I mean, he's Eric Clapton, his shit rocks! So keep your eyes peeled for the new album in stores, and for now, rock out to his new, reggae-feel tune, 'Revolution'. Enjoy. Peace.

Wes = the best

only the best can jam out while holding a cigarette in their playing hand

Pictured above is the great Wes Montgomery. One of the the most influential and talented musicians of the 20th century. He was a jazz guitarist who reigned in late 50s to late 60s, mid sixties highlighting his most praised material. This guy is straight up the best ever. He can play a sweet ballad like body and soul, and then fire through the most intense bebop. If you had to categorize his style of jazz you would call it hard-bop, hard unrelentless swing. My personal favorite Wes album is "Smokin' at the Half Note." This album really captures his diverse playing ability and his ever orginal style. I find Wes to be especially awesome because he is completely self-taught, never took a lesson in his life. Check this cat out if you like chill grooves, unbelievable playing or just good-old jazz, peace

Trick or Treat

That's right kiddies, Halloween is right around the bend and there will be terror and excitement all across the nation. This year however, the biggest party is gonna be at the Sam Boyd Stadium in lucious Las Vegas. Its called Vegoose, and it is shaping up to be one of the sickest musical festivals of 2005! The ever-growning lineup is already guaranteed to scare you to death, with such musical greats as Widespread Panic, Trey Anastasio, Umphrey's McGee, Phil Lesh & Friends, Primus and a full moon of other acts that is sure to create one of the illest 'All Hallows Eve' events ever! If you haven't made plans for Oct. 29-30th, be sure to grab your costume, order a ticket and hop a flight to Sin City for the Halloween bash to end all. Find out all about it at the official VEGOOSE website. Peace

Whos got the Blues?

Hello all, Im back after a little hiatus from the blog community with some cool new stuff.
First off I am home for the lovely little 3 day weekend, its good to back but it sure as hell aint no Groovy-UV. A little too quiet around here (Albany, NY), however I did pay a visit to the Van Dyke, a local jazz club that has attracted such names as John Scofield, and many other big names in jazz. Tonight was a little different flavor however...blues. The act ... "The Matt Mirabile Band", just so happens to be an old friend of mine from grammar school, Matt and I played baseball and shit together we even had some jams, I couldnt keep up with him. He is a guitar prodigy no ifs ands or butts about it, and to indicate the kind of talent im talking about here, Matt played a Jimi Hendrix Medley for the 6th grade talent show! Who does that????

His band is a four person band featuring guitar, bass, drums and a lovely female vocalist, who had one hell of a voice. Playing a few covers only those who grew up listening to blues in the 50s would recognize, and a mostly all orginal set of straight up no questions asked blues. This kid, only19 years old, is an absolute wonder to watch and listen too. Look around the crowd at his shows and jaws are dropped, he is a force on the guitar and has quite an orginal sound. In the summer of 2005 Matt and his band won a contest put on by the Northeast Blues Society, and are competiting in an international Blues competion this January in Memphis.

If you havent heard of him yet, you will soon. Matt and his band will cut a cd some time within the next month that is due out in mid-January. Until then watch out for this hotshot guitarist, he's making his mark on the music scene in Albany and doing it with old school ass blues bitch, peace until next time

What do you Jive to?

Thanks for your input.

Keep listening & Enjoi.



StribeChickS9

Garage-a-trois

New sounds. I'd like to introduce a pretty cool band that hasn't made much headway since they've been around but they are rediculous and deserve to be doing just that. Garage-a-trois originated in New Orleans in 1998, right after Mardi Gras. Amazing jazz musician Charlie Hunter plays the eight string guitar enabling him to play sick base lines at the same time as rhythm or lead guitar. He's got a zany vocabulary and a funky attitude like many that are straight out of New Orleans. Other band members, drummer, Stanton Moore, and percussionist, Mike Dillon (on mallets as well as unpitched percussion instruments) and saxophonist Skerik. Several of their albums appeal to listeners who also enjoy afrobeat, acoustic or jam and bands such as the Flecktones or Medeski, Martin and Wood. Garage-a-trois is upbeat and funky and is quite entertaining as the band uses interesting sound effects and vocal techniques to engage listeners. Check out Garage-a-trois
and perhaps see them live during winter break in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in January of 06'.


Their newest CD: The Mysteryfunk EP.

Enjoi.

New Travels

Love music but tired of seeing your favorite bands at the same venues? Want something slightly different than the Higher Ground for every show you go to? I know I do. For those of you with wheels and the desire to get out of Burlington/So. Burlington, let me make a few suggestions. Not too far away is the local bar known as the Trackside Tavern in Winooski, Vermont, a cool place to see some good music. Another location a ways away is The Rusty Nail Nightclub in Stowe, Vermont. A couple more cool places are Club Metronome; located above Nectar's bar, The Middle Earth Music Hall in Bradford, Vermont, and the Eclipse Theater in Waitsfield, VT. If you can get out to Johnson, I personally have seen some great shows in a couple of their campus theaters and can vouch that they are worth the drive. Happy travelin'.

10-5-05

Last week at Higher Ground on the fifth of October, the electronic/jam band Lotus seriously tore it up and satisfied a hell of a lot of people. Personally, I enjoyed seeing a show in the showcase lounge at the HG much better than those that take place in the larger room. It had a more close-knit feel and provided a great amount of energy. Lotus jammed out a lot more than they do on many of their more electronic CD's such as Nomad. I walked in to hear my favorite song, Livingston Storm being performed, a much different experience than hearing it on a studio version CD, as it had been my first time seeing Lotus live, ever. I had an awesome time and felt that the whole of the audience were on the same page. For those of you who enjoy this type of muzak, I highly recomend going to either/both nights of Sound Tribe Sector 9 coming up on the 19th and 20th of October at Higher Ground. Sts9 are en electronic, trance, jam compilation that will knock your socks off and send you into an entirely different orbit than you've ever been used to...show up, and you'll know what I mean.


Enjoi.

MMMM...I love fall.

Thats right friends it is that time of year again. Break out the Pumpkin and start sharpening you turkey carving knives, oh and while your at it dont forget...THIS IS ONE OF THE HOTTEST TIMES OF THE ENTIRE YEAR FOR LIVE MUSIC! Seriously coming up at higher ground: Dresden Dolls, Matisyahu, two nights of Sound Tribe Sector 9, Yonder Mountain String Band, Leo Kotke and Mike Gordon are just some of the big name, big talent acts coming to HG. But what else is going on around the country? Well as always Brothers Past are touring their ass off skirting Burlington in various locations around the Northeast until Thanksgiving. Those Disco Biscuits just refuse to stop announcing two more shows right before thanks giving at the Borgota Casino in Atlantic City, NJ on November 18th and 19th.
As for other music news Sond Tribe just released a new CD ARTIFACT: Perspectives, featuring remixes of many songs of last years album. Also i recomend the new Kanye West, "Late registration". This CD is excellent much darker and more introspective even then his first album. it features tracks about the death of a grandmother, an ode to Kanye's own mom, and a song warning of the dangers of goldiggers and the diamond mines of Sierra Leone. Dont miss out on this CD.
For other info and stories check this site frequently, and dont forget to use all our sweet links.

Stay up
K-Theory

(pictures from Edward Hopper)

And now, for the unexpected...

New seeds are growing around town! Greyspoke Variety, a highly talented band from Manchester, Vermont has recently relocated to the Burlington area. Originally formed in the fall of 2003, Greyspoke Variety has already created a name for themselves throughout the southern side of Vermont with their fast paced style and fresh sound. Although not big in size, the four members: Rob Eaton on lead guitar and backup vocals, Mike Wheeler lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Jamie Heinz on drums, and Rudy Kiburis on bass guitar and backup vocals manage to create the groove of a big-time band.
Greyspoke Variety is considered a jamband for classification purposes, however, they break beyond the limits to play more jam/rock music. Unlike many of the jam bands out there, their sound is more raspy and their beats are funkier. As musicians, they accredit their developing sound to artists across all spectrums of the music world ranging from Neil Young to Wes Montgomery. However, when all is said and done, the main catalyst in the bands adventure is, of course, the Grateful Dead. Like the Dead, Greyspoke tends to expand their chords during a song into a long and jazzy space jam and then later burst into more restricted chords for a tighter sound.
Greyspoke Variety began by playing covers of the Dead, but in time they grew into covering various sorts. A few that they ever so wisely like to bust out at unexpected times are Phish’s, "Wolfman’s Brother" and "Mike’s Song." Not to mention, Greyspoke also continues the chant of the hauntingly beautiful "Terrapin Station" and the inspirational lyricism of "Eyes of the World." However, more notably Greyspoke has created numerous original songs with a creative twist. Some of their homegrown favorites include Jameson, Driving in the Dark, Waltz on Gibraltar, and Chimney Sweep.
Now that Greyspoke Variety is up here in the heady town of Burlington they are hungry for playing time. They want to play music for you! A few dates and locations are in the works for upcoming shows. Some major gigs may follow in the later months, as well. Future bookings will be announced on FreeHeady. But, you should really visit their website at http://www.purevolume.com/greyspokevariety/music and listen for yourself. While there, sample a few of their songs and check out some pictures. Better yet, go to http://www.archive.org and download entire set lists to see exactly what they mean when they say, "jam with us."