We are excited to welcome Rimmers Music from Blackburn to RVIPW – they are very kindly supporting us with supply of a wonderful Yamaha CFX concert grand from their sister store in Bolton, but will also be bringing some musical gifts and accessories for you to browse through in the foyer AND will be running a fantastic free prize draw – a £30 voucher to be spent in-store. You can enter the draw during the week and the lucky winner will be announced during the interval on Saturday night.
You can still book sessions to Play The Piano – £15 for 15 minutes is all it costs for a donation to support our young artist lunchtime concert programme and you can book as many sessions as you like; perfect for teachers with exam/audition candidates, or just for amateur pianists to try out a CFX – the piano equivalent of a formula 1 racing car – on stage in the fantastic Croston Theatre, in privacy.
Beyond all the additional activities surrounding the festival this year, we look forward to welcoming you to enjoy our usual selection of top quality concerts by some of the most highly acclaimed musicians around. Do browse the rest of this website for details of these and support what is a charitable event by coming along to as many as you can manage! We are celebrating our 30th anniversary because of our loyal and generous audiences, so please help us continue for many more years to come!


Today's guest on the show is Clayton Patterson. Clayton is a documentarian, an artist, a historian and staple of the Lower East Side. In this episode we talk about how to survive as an artist, the Clayton Cap, the 80s, the forgotten ones, citizen surveillance, documenting history and the Tompkins Square Park police riots.
This conversation was recorded at the Clayton Gallery & Outlaw Art Museum in the heart of the Lower East Side.
This episode is brought to you by Ignacio "Nacho" Fernandez. Show him some love on Instagram.
You have to survive as an artist.
What is the Clayton Cap?
The cap as a canvas.
Interviewing takes you places you never imagine you'd go.
The art of giving fame.
The responsibility of recording history.
Don't antagonize the dog behind the gate.
How can you tell the difference between collaboration between Keith Haring and LA2, or just a LA2 or just a Keith Haring? Class is in session.
No documentation then it didn't exist.
Preserving the history and passing it on.
Showing up and doing it!
The system as always a step ahead.
What really gentrified downtown NYC?
Want to Watch the Episode of Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown with Clayton Patterson appearing?


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Now I get all the messages, but I shouldn't have had to add the wait() call, right?
Next I tried sending a message larger than the payload size of 25 bytes (CASE_3).
Only the first 25 characters are part of the resulting message and they are combined with the text from the second message.
I then added #define MY_DEBUG_VERBOSE_TRANSPORT on the gateway (basically to cause some delays in the receiving code). After doing that, the long messages came through OK.
There are a few other test cases in the included code, but they serve to illustrate the point that there are some timing issues when using the OTALogging code.
Or am I just missing something obvious to make this work correctly? There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of documentation about this newer feature. I have looked at the code in MyOTALogging.cpp and understand what it is doing, but the part I am unsure of is the actual transport mechanism. It seems like packets are getting dropped. My guess is that all the string manipulation and printing to the serial port are causing this.
I am basically trying to get occasional log messages from my nodes to my controller (OpenHAB) and for now I will be sending only short ( < 25 character) log messages and ensuring there is a slight wait after the call.
Case_5 enabled MY_DEBUG_VERBOSE_TRANSPORT in the node and also needed some changes to MyConfig.h so all the messages wouldn't be sent OTA.
Case 6 disabled MY_DEBUG_VERBOSE_TRANSPORT in the gateway.
The gateway in both cases 5 & 6 also received all the messages.
Adding the delay in my code will not work in the case where a log message is being sent that is longer than 25 characters (MAX_PAYLOAD). The library code for that method splits the message and sends them in a loop where I have no control in my program via the wait() method.
I think in my case, I will add some code similar to what was suggested in the github discussion, but I will add it to MyTransportRF24.cpp rather than at the top level send() method.
Haven't tried this yet, but it should address my issue for now.
I was unable to insert a wait() call anywhere where it would work reliably.
I am going to abandon this path and create a log node that simply exists to receive "normal" messages and post them to an MQTT topic so a client on my ethernet network can listen and log them to a file/syslog/etc.


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Community-led urban planning in Durham (United Kingdom)
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Special plan for the protection and restoration of the historic city of Santiago de Compostela (Spain)
In order to face challenges such as urban gentrification, the abandonment of the city centre and the impact of tourism, the City of Santiago de Compostela developed a comprehensive framework for heritage ...
Accessible cultural tourism in the old city of Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
On the 25th Anniversary of the site's inscription on the World Heritage List, new tours aim to open the World Heritage site to everyone, including citizens with special needs. By partnering with relevant ...
Guidebook for urban and architectural regulation of Cidade Velha (Cabo Verde)
The Guidebook aims to make the urban legislation of the city of Cidade Velha more accessible and understandable to the public. This document constitutes an exemplary tool for awareness raising of local ...
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Monitoring the implementation of the World Heritage Management and Action Plan in the Historic Centre of Florence (Italy)
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Rubem Braga Elevator Complex: connecting the favelas with the city of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
An urban intervention becomes a major gateway linking the favelas and the lower city via two elevators, stairs and a pedestrian bridge. The complex was built on the premise of fostering inclusivity for the ...
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Update of the Management Plan of the Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro (Mexico)
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The local government analysed mobile usage data from major telephone operators to collect useful data for infrastructure design and tourism management.
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Daily monitoring system of heritage sites in the Baekje Historic Areas (Republic of Korea)
The daily monitoring of the conservation status of the heritage sites is carried out by local residents, who were trained as daily heritage inspectors by the managing authority. This monitoring system is a ...
Washing of the Valongo Wharf, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
The symbolic ritual of cleaning and purification pays tribute to the spirits of the African ancestors who reached this entry port in captivity. The ritual started shortly after the discovery of the remains ...
Reconstruction of the destroyed mausoleums of Timbuktu (Mali)
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Heritage-based city branding in Trogir (Croatia)
A new city branding strategy based on cultural values and community participation aims to enhance Trogir's attractiveness as a destination for cultural tourism.
Developing a new methodology for urban regeneration: the ROCK project in Bologna (Italy)
A pilot project to enhance public spaces using participatory processes helped to identify key lessons which can be later applied to other areas and cities.
Transmitting and documenting the vernacular architecture of the Asante Traditional Buildings (Ghana)
Published in 2021, a new edition of the 1999 reference publication "Asante Traditional Buildings" updates and expands this important record of their outstanding architecture, making it once again available ...
Connecting young people with their cultural heritage in Saint Petersburg (Russian Federation)
The community event encourages young people to deepen their knowledge about cultural heritage and propose ideas for its conservation through workshops, cultural visits, educational activities and an ideas ...
Participatory budgeting in Trogir (Croatia)
The participatory budgeting and decision-making model enables local residents to decide on the application of part of the city's budget and the practical initiatives to be carried out in their city.
Challenges and opportunities of historic urban centres: case study of the Medina of Tunis (Tunisia)
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Setting up a World Heritage management framework in Kyiv (Ukraine)
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"Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System: New steps towards its sustainable conservation"
The 2021 publication compiles good practices and expert perspectives on the conservation and sustainable management of this serial property, including regarding tangible and intangible heritage ...
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National and local stakeholders are brought together in the Georgian World Heritage Protection Council. The Council reviews all proposals within the World Heritage properties and buffer zones and ensures ...
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Celebrating community and heritage through the George Town Heritage Celebrations (Malaysia)
The annual celebration features an interactive and educational programme that includes workshops and performances in the streets of the historic city of George Town. Through the Celebrations, the local ...
Avebury Residents' Pack: bringing together diverse stakeholders in Avebury (United Kingdom)
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The initiative aims to educate and share the history, culture and heritage of the Brazilian territory of Missions. The exhibition is part of an ongoing project developed by the National Institute for ...
Adapting the approach of the HUL Recommendation for Indonesian universities
The 2021 publication Historic Urban Landscape (HUL) Quick Scan Method. Handbook for Indonesian University Lecturers aims to adapt the HUL Approach to the Indonesian context and promote interdisciplinary ...
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Cities tell the story of humanity. Today, more than half of humanity lives in urban areas, and the number is projected to rise to nearly 70% by 2050. The combination of history, culture, nature and heritage makes cities unique and an integral part of the world's diversity. This multi-layered urban landscape is also a major economic and social engine to create a liveable, viable, human-centred city.
The UNESCO 2011 Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape (HUL) proposes a new pespective on cities - urban development and heritage conservation as complementing elements towards sustainable urban futures, rather than conflicting interests.
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Canopy is a growing database built thanks to contributions from the World Heritage community and beyond. We are currently collecting case studies of management practices, events, and activities related to World Heritage and historic cities. The collection aims at inspiring solutions and sharing innovative practices related to sustainable development across historic cities around the world. Selected case studies will be disseminated through our different channels such as our e-newsletter, online workshops, and webpages related to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
For this, we invite you to fill in this form in English, French or Spanish, and send it to worldheritagecities@unesco.org with the subject line "[Name of city, country] World Heritage Canopy". If your submission includes multimedia content, we invite you to consult the Guidelines for media submissions.
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When it comes to reading the small print in financial contracts, very few people actually bother to read the document in whole. Whether the paperwork relates to business or personal finance, being able to have comprehensive understanding of the information included is inherent to making the best financial decisions possible. For those who cannot fully understand the language, and/or those who have difficulties with reading may suffer financial consequences if they sign a contract that is not in their best interests. For those who have competent literary skills, many tend to lose interest after a couple of pages and discontinue reading the contract.
• Level One: Very poor literacy skills. Individuals operating at this level of literacy may not be able to correctly determine medicine dosage as given on the packaging, for example.
• Level Two: The ability to deal with only simple, clearly defined materials that involve uncomplicated tasks. Individuals operating at this level of literacy may have developed everyday coping skills but are challenged with the acquisition of new skills. Individuals at this level may find it difficult to learn new job skills, for example.
• Level Three: The ability to adequately cope with the skills required for everyday life and work in an advanced society. Individuals at this level of literacy have about the same level needed to finish high school and enter college or university.
• Levels Four and Five: Very strong skills. Individuals at this level of literacy can successfully process complex and demanding information. Individuals who are in this range generally experience less unemployment, earn more money and rely less on government transfers.
There is no common denominator when it comes to literacy skills. People with low scores can be seniors or young adults, employed or unemployed, etc. Surprisingly, twenty percent of university graduates have literacy skills that score below level three. Many who score low have not completed high school, although some have pursued some form of post-secondary education.
It is important to fully understand and comprehend any and all forms of financial transactions. This includes life (and health) insurance policies. When purchasing life insurance coverage, make sure to read all written materials that are provided, and have a good understanding of what those materials mean. For individuals who may have problems understanding these types of documents, make sure you have someone who is trustworthy to fully explain the material before signing the contract. Individuals may also want to inform their insurance broker that they need further clarification of the contracts and policies as well.
As Canada is now facing an aging population, insurance companies are now focusing on preventative rather than reactive measures when it comes to potential health issues. Insurers are now building comprehensive databases of health information for the clients that they insure. These databases contain the details of health issues that can range from drugs that are prescribed, chiropractic visits, etc. This information will be used for the purposes of being able to more accurately predict those who may be at risk of having and/or developing major health issues, i.e. chronic diseases.
By focusing on preventative measures, insurers hope to be able to effectively intervene before the health problem becomes severe, which usually also means more expensive, in order to help the individual take action to either manage and/or prevent the health condition from becoming worse. Not only is this strategy beneficial to the person, but also to the insurance company by keeping costs lower. Some insurers are also planning to take even more immediate action; Manulife Financial is implementing a new program that will benefit providers by setting up a workplace clinic which will be able to provide employees with the resources to test such health concerns as cholesterol levels, blood pressure rates and body mass levels.
One of the issues that insurers are hoping to accomplish is to quantify the value of good health by attaching a dollar value to activities that promote a healthy lifestyle. By using this strategy, insurers hope to be able to convince employers to establish wellness programs for their employees that would ultimately result in the cost of employee benefits being reduced. This would ultimately save money for not only the insurers, but for the business, and of course the employees benefit from being able to access services that improve their health.
With new medical breakthroughs and treatments, Canadians now have a longer lifespan. However, living longer does not necessarily mean that this population is living a healthy lifestyle. Medical costs tend to rise for people as they age; they also tend to be more expensive for health conditions that are more advanced. Healthy living as well as early detection practices are beneficial not only for the individual, but for those who cover these expenses.
As life and health insurance rates are based in part by health status, premiums are lower for those who are healthy. Consult with your employer about ways to promote health in the workplace, and ways to encourage these practices.


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Phish Halloween @ Atlantic City & KDTU Afterparty! (10.29.10)
Posted in Show Review, Tour, tagged Arsenal, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall, Boardwalk Hall, Chris Kuroda, East Village, Halloween, Jam Cruise, Jon Fishman, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, KDTU, Led Zeppelin, Litte Feat, Marco Benevento, Mike Gordon, New York City, NYC, Page McConnell, Phish, The Borgata, The Heavy Pets, THOR, Trey Anastasio, Trump Plaza, Wookies, Yukon Denali on November 2, 2010| 4 Comments »
10/29 - Poster by Nate Duval © Phish 2010. New Jersey Eastern Goldfinch.
Halloween is my favorite holiday! Hands down! The creativity, the energy, the raging, the musical performances, the underlying scary vibes. It's an excellent excuse for a party and that is what most in the music industry believe as well.
Hallowrage Time!
Numerous bands and musicians rage their individual Halloween performances all over the nation and expectations are always high. For the past few years I have spent Halloween in the mecca of the holiday down in the East Village in New York City. However, this year I would be following only one band and it would take me out of one city and into another.
Phish. Halloween. Atlantic City. Four words that established one of the most amazing, unpredictable, energy-filled weekends in my musical history.
Atlantic City Skyline!
Let me just list a few things for ya here right quick!
Halloween Weekend in Atlantic City = YOUTH POSSE!!!, The Borgata, Phish @ Boardwalk Hall (3 nights), after show performances by Karl Denson's Tiny Universe (Friday), Marco Benevento (Sat) and The Heavy Pets (Sun), house parties, 30+ friends gathering from around the NATION, good food at fun restaurants, Casinos, raging Halloween costumes, contests, spa treatments, Led Zeppelin rages, Little Feat rages…and the list goes onnnnnnnnn!
The Departure
I could barely sit still at work. I walked into the Arsenal by 7am just so I could put in a full day of work before leaving at 3pm for one of the greatest rages of the year. My crew (2 adults and the YOUTH POSSE = four raging HS juniors we were chaperoning for the weekend) gathered up our gear, headed out of our respective homes, jobs or schools and collected at 88th and Madison with fireworks coming out of our ears .
While most people were taking buses, trains or caravan-ing with their friends, we were riding in style in a big black Yukon Denali arranged through a car service. (THANKS MATTT!!) The ride to the show was a highlight of the weekend, I must say. Sitting in a car with our four raging high-school charges, listening to their hilarious conversations, participating in a few and being shocked by others.
It was (and always is) great spending time connecting with our favorite young ragers. It's just so humbling to be around these wonderful young adults. They are smart, funny, well-mannered, sober, non-rebellious, beautifully spirited young adults. They are also members of THOR! Check it out! They truly give me hope for a future where so many kids their age are little bastards. I'm just saying, I live in NYC. Most of the kids I see/meet are seriously brats.
The Borgata in all it's purple glory!!
We debated constantly whether to go to The Borgata, our lovely accommodations for the weekend, first to drop off our belongings or head straight to Boardwalk Hall so we didn't miss the opener. Luckily, we made it in plenty of time to check in, or so we thought. As we arrived at the giant purple glowing Borgata, the lines were horrendously long, there were Phish heads scattered around the lobby but not many. Our lodging would be a 5 minute taxi ride from the venue but almost everyone else we knew would be occupying casinos surrounding Boardwalk Hall.
So, we left all our things with the Concierge and would deal with it all after the show. This was a bit of a rush and, of course, we all left things behind. Most important thing I left: my camera. GRRRR!! Alas…so many of the pictures you see throughout this article will be from my friends, other websites, etc.
Will-Call/Entry
I lead the Youth Posse to Will Call to pick up our laminates and tickets for the weekend. Josh went to the flag poles, which would become the meeting point for everyone all weekend. While handling the ticket situations, which was quite unorganized, a security guard whispered in my ear about drugs.
"Hey! Ppsstt! You looking for some pot?"
"What? Huh? Nah, I'm sorry. I don't have any."
"Nah, Nah! I am looking to sell YOU some!"
"Seriously? You are a security guard and I am here with 3 kids. Back it up homie!"
And with that I turned my back and we were off to the flag poles. The entire exchange blew me away as I had just read the article about Atlantic City cops going undercover at Phish shows to see what they were up against earlier in the week. Here this guard was, trying to deal. Unreal!
Picture by David Vann (2010)
I am so thankful I never had to deal with the general population entrance to the show. The set-up was as disorganized like a five lane highway under construction merging into one, bottle-necking at the mouth of the gate where security guards yelled at everyone to hold up their tickets. To be clear on the disorganization, I had a friend, with a ticket, who made it in without his ticket being scanned or his person being searched. We miracle someone with it during intermission!! I later came to read about Phishheads crashing the show on Halloween dressing up as security guards and sneaking in as well.
Phish Atlantic City: Friday (10.29.10)
It was a sold-out show but people were pretty much giving their tickets away Friday night. The ticket situations are super intricate sometimes. People spending hundreds to get into certain shows, doing things I would never do to see a live performance of a band.
Boardwalk Hall Seating
Friday: SET I
After helping/making sure every one of our friends were taken care of, we finally entered the building. We popped into our seats in Section 103 easily enough, the isles already getting packed. Within minutes of getting to our seats, the lights dimmed, the band walked out and the weekend had OFFICIALLY begun.
Without a beat, all four Phish members surround a microphone situated at the front of the stage and went into a barber shop quartet-style, acapella Star Spangled Banner. That is the first time that I had ever seen something of this sort at an event other than a sporting event. I looked to my right and a MASSIVE American flag was hanging at the end of the venue. I wondered if I would have ever noticed it if we hadn't sung that song.
Having finally gotten to our seat, the show beginning and everyone situated, I collapsed into my seat. I was completely exhausted. The excitement of the week leading up to this adventure, the ride to Atlantic City and finally getting things into place for the weekend. Man oh man, the weight was lifted and I just collapsed. I took this time to reflect on the venue. It was gorgeous.
The inside of the gorgeous Boardwalk Hall
The bluesy My Soul started off the music, getting us into our dancing shoes. AC/DC Bag had me on my toes, thinking of my buddy who had been hoping for the song last weekend in Amherst, Mass. The playful, bouncy melody of Ocelot filled our ears as Trey gave us the usual guitar jam in the middle while Fishman slammed our ears with some high-style drumming. It all just brightened up the room a little bit more.
Photo by Dave Vann (2010)
Sample in a Jar, a personal favorite from my teenage years, played but the whole set was still lying a little flat for me. I was assuming it was because it was Friday and they were saving their energy for the next tw0 nights. But then, they released themselves upon us. The highlight of the set, IMHO, Light Up or Leave Me Alone, (a Steve Winwood/Traffic cover), rocked everyone's heads OFF. AWESOME cover. With Page on vocals and Trey's jams, they overly entice us to boogie on down. Page…oh Page! I just love you. The lights, as always, amazing.
Sugar Shack and Timber (Jerry) were just ok. I like Timber to a point, the chorus is fun to sing along with and roll your body along to the tune. It's a decent song that my friend would call an Intermezzo Phish song, giving the audience time to run to the restroom or the beer tent.
Axilla into Rift highlighted Page on his piano and rocked out Fishman on the drums. This is such a rager of a duo. The beginning of Axilla simply throws your body into gyrations and it was around this time I found myself starting to head bang in my seat. I needed to get out of the confines of these bleachers. Not a big fan of them singing during this song but I LOVE the chorus including the guitar rift and the drumming rages.
That super sped-up Axilla (for which I was front row center). Damn, that was hot. Headbanging at Phish shows isn't usually the protocol, but I can't resist Axilla! ~ Karina R.
It's all about the Rhythm section folks. DAYUM! A funky unfinished The Moma Dance into Cities (a Talking Heads cover) had everyone dancing and singing along. The second highlight of the first set for sure. Tight, funky and fierce.
Continuing the flow from Cities, they took it right into 46 Days as the set closer. Great high-energy jamming continued on by Trey, Fishman ripping the drums apart, Page slamming down on the keys and Chris Kuroda's lights were SUPERB! It's absolutely amazing watching a light tech do his job, flowing with the music as if he is an extension of the music himself. 110% love me some Chris Kuroda. This was a great ending to the first set. Some argue, the best jam of the weekend. I'll let you decide on that one.
FRIDAY: SET II
I was officially hungry for more. The first set of seven for the weekend had ignited my energy. Where there was once a tired version of me, there was now a bouncing, giggling girl realizing what the hell was standing in front of her. This is what was surrounding….I mean, come on!
The Magic Key to my Magic Weekend
I needed some air and to get away from all the smoke during intermission so Josh and I explored, using our laminates to find the best way outside as it was a non-reentry show. I was so thankful for these wonderful bits of magic around our necks for the weekend. I absolutely needed and was able to utilize the fresh air many times that weekend which enhanced my overall comfort throughout the shows. That was great.
As we returned from the cold night air, we walked around the venue to take in the sights. People were in costumes, running around like chickens with their heads cut off, standing in beer lines, bathrooms lines or just in piles leaning against the walls with friends escaping the hot, smoky inner belly of the venue.
Having missed most of the piano-heavy Punch You In The Eye, we heard the funk going down in Sand beginning to play, a gorgeous song about what it is like being a piece of sand in an hourglass. We ran into the closest tunnel that would take us to the song, ending up in the very back of the theater.
Slide and let the silicone
Embrace you as you fall
Then bounce and land you let
Your brothers crush you to the wall
The light show was spectacular from back there. The balls flying throughout the floor were so tiny but the whole scene looked so magnified, I was completely overwhelmed. Sitting closer to the stage, you loose an ability to fully take in the light show. You loose the magnitude of the venue because you are not looking behind you. Sometimes, people don't get to experience the magnitude of the space, the energy backing up on all sides.
Sand segued into an unfinished Carini, a little sloppily but the crowd was so pumped they didn't seem to mind. It was a great light show but I felt like I have heard some cleaner, smoother versions of this song. The energy, however, was relentless. You'll wanna check out the lights in the video! 🙂
I was walking down the steps towards the GA Friday night when Sand segued into Carini. It was MADNESS. Some guy through his Philly cheese steak up in the air, and I couldn't move a foot, as everyone had stepped into the aisle to boogie down. I actually thought it was Zeppelin's Kashmir for a second…interesting foreshadowing! ~ Karina R.
Mike's bass dominated my ears during Prince Caspian. Another favorite of mine albeit a little dull at times. There so many places this song could go in a jam. Where as Trey didn't really bring it home, it was a high energy moment in the venue and it was laid out nicely enough. The lights, the balloons and balls floating over the audience were stunning. The taper of the videos I am using was in a great centralized location for this show, right? Great view! Great videos!
Then a song began that I was unsure of until my friends blasted it out before my mind had time to register it. "Los Lobos?" cried one. "No, it's not!" cried the other. Coincidentally, both were right. The Taj Mahal cover Corinna was next but Trey teased When the Circus Comes before the count off that threw my musically knowledgeable friends for a tiny little loop. There were a lot of teases throughout the night which I could have written down but I was having too much fun dancing with my friends!
Corrina is a rarity that they've been busting out once a tour since New Years 2009. First night was a great warm-up for what was to come. ~ Erika V.
Piper. I am pretty sure this was my first Piper live and I LOVED it. The intro was fun and it got fast…quick. They were on it here. Chris Kuroda's lights once again stealing my eyes away from the band. They blast into hyper drive and Trey's solo begins. Page's keys driving it at times. One of my favorite songs of this set for sure. And it went into my second favorite song of the set…..
Right into Theme From the Bottom. Perhaps not the most well-played song of the night, but Chris Kuroda's light work on this song was phenomenal. Making the sea of people on the floor look like an ocean of fun I just wanted to jump into. Blue lights radiating off the walls like waves, I swear my face melted a little bit. The glow stick war that exploded during the crescendo was a favorite moment to top it all off! Just a great song that threw me back into the seat of any number of my friend's car driving around in the 90's in high school.
The face melting continued during Golgi Apparatus. The energy was lifted up and glow sticks went everywhere during the "ticket stub" line. And then the slow jam that I was wishing would speed up to keep us raging hyper. Which eventually, it did. I loved this song mainly because of it's lighting effects and the speed at which things can change up. And there is nothing better when the entire place erupts during a climatic point in the tune. I SAW YOU WITH A TICKET STUB IN YOUR HAND!!! Glow sticks everywhere. The lights catching them as they fly into the air. JOY KILL MOMENT: To the people who throw them UP into the stands…STOP! Unprofessional raging! Throwing them down is as dangerous as it needs to be. Projectiles coming AT our faces tend to cause more damage then a few sticks hitting you on the head coming from the stands. Saw a poor girl get one to the eye during this song. She was ok, albeit a few tears down, never fear 🙂 Tour kids are tough!
The first half of Slave to the Traffic Light was a bit slow for my taste but the second half…magic. Slow but lovely. I remember closing my eyes, taking in the energy around me, swaying in tune with my friends surrounding me, the lights slow and soft. I raised my hands in the air and it felt slightly like a spiritual moment. Uplifting music is all I ever ask for. Tinkling piano keys brightening up the bass sounds and Trey just raged the song…fully delivering it at the end.
Rocking Fluffhead, but when is it not rocking. I do feel like I have seen this song performed at every other show I have seen this year but I wasn't going to complain because it's fun. Lovin Cup (a Rolling Stones cover) was delivered as the encore. This high-impacting song blazed through the arena. Everyone singing along, jumping everywhere, the floor a massive earthquake.
I just remember hearing 'loving cup' for the first time on Friday. This has been one of my favorite Stones songs forever and hearing the guys play it couldn't help but put a smile on my face. That encore reminded me that Phish is about more than an exploratory jam; a sense of love and happiness was in the air that night. What a beautiful buzz. ~ Matt L.
Friday definitely got us warmed up for what was in store that weekend. That's not to say that Axilla and Corinni wasn't hot, hot, hot. I love a full sound with heavy beats and high energy! ~ J. Bach
Friday's performance is being greatly over looked by many people I believe. Overall a slow start to a raging weekend, the show blasted us with one hell of set list that brought the energy up just enough to tease us and keep us on our toes for the following night. Of course we would want more energy tomorrow. Of course they would need to bring it tomorrow. Phish knew this and it was nice to see them withhold a few things because what we were about to be delivered the following two nights were beyond anyone's imagination, predictions and dreams.
Friday started slow but eventually got quite jamming. At the end of the show I leaned over to Isaac and said, that was a tasty appetizer. ~ J. Raskin
Friday Setlist
Set 1: The Star Spangled Banner, My Soul, AC/DC Bag, Ocelot, Sample in a Jar, Light Up Or Leave Me Alone, Sugar Shack, Timber (Jerry) > Bouncing Around the Room, Axilla > Rift, The Moma Dance > Cities > 46 Days
Set 2: Punch You In the Eye > Sand -> Carini > Prince Caspian, Corinna, Piper > Theme From the Bottom > Golgi Apparatus > Slave to the Traffic Light > Fluffhead
E: Loving Cup
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Borgata Rage & Chris Kuroda
After we were finally ejected from the venue we collected at the Flag poles and delivered the news of the Karl Denson show to anyone who would listen. No one was going to bed any time soon. The power of the show, even though this was no show stopper, the energy surrounding it, the people, knowing what was in store….We were kids in a candy store. High on life!
We still had not dealt with our luggage and checking into the hotel so we scooped up our Youth Posse and made way for The Borgata in two cabs. As my crew waited in The Borgata lobby for the second cab to arrive, tour buses began pulling up. The cute teen couple in my charge stood guessing who's bus was who. "It can't be Trey's. Trey's is (insert color here)." or "I think that is Mike's?"
We ran up to the rooms. They were gorgeous. Totally jumped on the beds in each room! They were lovely rooms with beautiful views of the city. LOVED the shower! We all got ready for round two and met in the lobby.
Here comes a super highlight of my night. We reach the lobby and see a friend. Hugs ensue between everyone and is chatting. At some point Chris Kuroda has joined the group and we are introduced, again. Before I register who it is, I go in for the hug I normally give everyone I met and almost get stuck in place. I worship Chris Kuroda. I really do. He is my favorite member of the band. Pulling away was tough cause I knew I would have to make small talk which is hard for me when I'm standing in front of one of my musical idols. Pulling away was hard enough. I hardly gathered myself but we shared a few words about the light show that evening. My night was officially made.
We jumped back in the taxis and were off to….
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe@ Trump Plaza
We walked all over Trump Plaza for some tasty Karl Denson, running through casinos, through bars with people in costumes dancing to various styles of music…
OK! This is where I make my first Jam Cruise reference. I always make one right? Floating around Atlantic City was as close to Jam Cruise as I have found this year aside from Wook the…I mean Rock The Resort. Running through casinos, restaurants, going from one show to another, stopping in friend's suites along the way in the various hotels that were pretty much connected, costumes everywhere…the list goes one.
The AC setting is as close to a festival as you can get without actually having a festival. Anything and everything was available to us 24 hours a day. Everywhere I walked, I saw show goers and smiling faces. I can't stress enough how special it is when so many wonderful, same goal-minded people get together. ~ J. Bach
KDTU! (Picture by I. Sloane)
Karl D! (Photo by J. Raskin)
We got to the show around 1:15 I would say. It was more empty then I thought it would be. But, the show had clearly started. I saw a few tapers in the room and knew I didn't have to worry anything. I could just enjoy the company of my friends who were, just a few hours earlier, spread out amongst 14,000 people and who were now all roaming a MUCH smaller space. It was one reunion after the other.
At this point I had been up since 5am Friday morning and was exhausted. I just let the night flow, not worrying about notes or set lists. Sadly, the tapers have not loaded their recordings to the web. BOO!! It was a great show though 🙂
Mellow after such a high energy performance but towards the end Karl had us back on our toes by the time Mighty Rebel was played. Here are a few videos! Thank you to the person taking the time to record!!!
Karl Denson's AfterParty Setlist
Set 1: Turnips, Front Money, Bag O Funk, Look Out, The Answer, Because Of Her Beauty, Soul Driftin' > Manic Depression, Brother's Keeper pt.1 > Brother's Keeper pt.2
Set 2: The Mighty Rebel > reggae jam > Walking On The Moon (one verse), Grenadiers , Chance With You > Hey Jude jam > Chance With You, How Fine Is That, Funky Song, Satisfied, The Bunny Playa
E: Superman Lover, Shake It Out
November 2010 Music Calendar
Posted in Monthly Show Rundown, tagged 30th John Lennon Tribute, Ace of Clubs, Afro Funky Party, Aimee Mann, Allen Toussaint, Allman Brothers Band, American Babies, Anat Cohen Quartet, Ani DiFranco, ASIA, Assembly of Dust, Autumn Defense, B. B. Kings, Badnutbeats, Barry Altschul, Beacon Theater, Bearquarium, Bedouin Soundclash, Best Buy Theater, Bill Frisell, Bill Frisell's Disfarmer Project, Blue Note, Blues Traveler, Bob Dylan, Bob Mould, Bob Stewart, Bon Jovi, Bonerama, Bonobo, Bowery Ballroom, Boys Like Girls, BR & Timebomb, Brad Mehldau, Canal Room, Carnegie Hall, Cassandra Wilson, Charles Mingus, Charlie Hunter, Charlie Hunter Trio, Cielo, City Winery, D.V.S., Daedelus, Daniel Lanois, Daniel Lanois' Black Dub, Daniel Wayne, Dave Matthews Band, Deborah Weisz, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, DJ Nutritious, DJ Offbeat, Dred Scott, Dred Scott Trio, Dynamo, Eoto, Europa, Experience Hendrix, Fordam University, Furthur, Gaslamp Killer, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Gov't Mule, Greensky Bluegrass, Higher Nebulae, Highline Ballroom, Ikebe Shakedown, Irving Plaza, Izod Center, Jamie Mclean, Jim Campilongo, Jimmy Herring, JJ Grey, Joe Krown Trio, John Brown's Body, John Butler Trio, John Hammond, John Kimock, John McLaughlin, John Scofield, Johnny Irion, Jonathan Batiste, Joshua Redman, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Ken Filiano, Kings of Leon, Kyle Hollingsworth, Le Poisson Rouge, Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, Lehman College, Levon Helm, Littlefield, Maceo Parker, Madison Square Garden, Marco Benevento, Marcus Randolph & The In Crowd, Mark Guiliana, Mark Guiliana's Beat Music, Matisyahu, Medeski Martin and Wood, Melvin Sparks, Mercury Lounge, Michael Bublé, Mofro, MUN, Music Hall of Williamsburg, New York Philharmonic, Nicholas Payton, Nokia Theater, North Mississippi Allstars, One Eskimo, Paul Oakenfold, Perelman Stage, Peter Rowan, Pimps of Joytime, Preservation Hall, Radiators, Radio City Music Hall, Ralph Stanley, Ravi Coltrane, Reflections, Revolution of Soul, Robben Ford, Robert Earl Keen, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Robert Water's The Wall, Rocks Off Concert Cruise Series, Rocks Off Cruise, Rockwood Music Hall, Roger Sanchez, Roseland Ballroom, Roswell Rudd's Trombone Tribe, Rubblebucket, Rusted Root, Ryan Montbleau Band, Santos Party House, Sara Bareilles, Sarah Guthrie, Scrapomatic, Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings, Shawn Mullins, Sheila Jordan's 82nd Birthday Celebration, Sidney Samson, Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds, Slick Rick, Southpaw, Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes, Spike Hill, St. Nick's Pub, State Radio, Stern Auditorium, Steve Earle, Steve Kimock, Steve Kuhn, Steve Swell, Sufjan Stevens, Sullivan Hall, Talib Kweli, Terence Higgins, Terminal 5, The 4th Dimension, The Black Crowes, The Brooklyn Bowl, The Clinch Mountain Boys, The Cringe, The Expendables, The Gramercy Theater, The Headhunters, The Heavy Pets, The Infamous Stringdusters, The Jazz Standard, The Living Room, The London Souls, The Mingus Big Band, The New Mastersounds, The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, The Steep Canyon Rangers, Timbre Coup, Toots and the Maytals, Top Shotta, Town Hall, TownHall, Trampled By Turtles, Tristan Prettyman, Trouble & Bass, U-Melt, Webster Hall, West African Band, Widespread Panic, Zongo Junction on November 1, 2010| Leave a Comment »
November 2010 Potential Show Run Down
Monday, Novemeber 1st, 2010
($12-$18) Marco Benevento (Solo Piano) @ City Winery
($25) Mingus Orchestra @ Jazz Standard
($50) The Black Crowes @ Nokia Theater Times Square
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
(Free) Dred Scott Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall (Midnight set)
($10) The Headhunters @ Brooklyn Bowl
($15) Bedouin Soundclash @ Le Poisson Rouge
($34-$45) Preservation Hall @ City Winery
($36.75) Boys Like Girls @ Irving Plaza
($70-$270) Robert Water's The Wall @ Izod Center, NJ
($14) Daedelus & Gaslamp Killer @ Le Poisson Rouge
($30-$45) Bob Mould @ City Winery
Friday, November 5th, 2010
($10) Rubblebucket, Pimps of Joytime, Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds @ Highline Ballroom
($10-$12) BR and Timebomb @ Canal Room
($15) Tristan Prettyman @ Bowery Ballroom
($15) Blues Traveler & The Cringe @Brooklyn Bowl
($20) Shawn Mullins & Daniel Wayne @ Le Poisson Rouge
($20) Bonerama Residency with John Kimock
($51) Interpol @ United Palace Theater
Saturday, November 6th, 2010
($10) Jerry Joseph & the Jackmormons @ Sullivan Hall
($15 – $20) Son Of Bill @ Mercury Lounge
($20) Bob Mould @ The Rock Shop
($27.50 – $35) Bassnectar @ Terminal 5
($40) Patti Smith: Khubilai Khan @ Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium / MMOA
($92 – $278) Robert Water's The Wall @ Izod Center, NJ
($30) Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys @ B.B. Kings
Monday, November 8th, 2010
($31) Bonobo @ Webster Hall
($15) One Eskimo @ Highline Ballroom
($20) The London Souls @ Rocks Off Cruise
($48 – $56) Joshua Redman w/ Brad Mehldau & The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra @ Zankel Hall
(?$$?) Bon Jovi @ Best Buy Theater
($10) Scrapomatic @ Southpaw
($14) Anat Cohen Quartet @ Littlefield
($30) Sara Bareilles @ Webster Hall
($46-$115) Experience Hendrix @ Beacon Theater
($10-$15) Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds Record Release Party w/ Special Guests @ Sullivan Hall
($10-$15) Trouble & Bass @ Santos House Party
($15) Toots and the Maytals @ Brooklyn Bowl
($19) The Infamous Stringdusters and Trampled By Turtles @ Bowery Ballroom
($38.75) Robert Earl Keen @ Terminal 5
(FREE) Dynamo & Badnutbeats w/ Higher Nebulae & MUN @ Spike Hill
($10) Melvin Sparks @ Blue Note (12:30 late night slot)
($20) Autumn Defense and Johnny Irion & Sarah Guthrie @ Le Poisson Rouge
($20) Bonerama w/ Terence Higgins (Dirty Doz Brass Band) & Jonathan Batiste @ Sullivan Hall
w/ opening acts: Ikebe Shakedown/ Timbre Coup/ Bearquarium
($22.50) Rusted Root w/ Assembly of Dust @ Best Buy Theater
($25) ASIA Featuring JOHN PAYNE – Unplugged @ B.B. Kings
($20- $116) New York Philharmonic @ Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage)
($30-$40) Slick Rick @ B.B. Kings
($87-$100) Dave Matthews Band w/ John Butler Trio @ Madison Square Garden
($91 – $328) 30th John Lennon Tribute: A Benefit For Playing For Change @ Beacon Theater
($10) Greensky Bluegrass @ Southpaw
($10-$12) The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band @ Mercury Lounge
($30) Robert Randolph & the Family Band @ Terminal 5
($76) John McLaughlin and the 4th Dimension @ Town Hall
($10) Marcus Randolph & The In Crowd (Mbrs of Robert Randolph & Family Band) @ Europa
($28-$40) Medeski Martin & Wood @ Tarrytown Music Hall
($25-$35) Allen Toussaint, Nicholas Payton & The Joe Krown Trio @ Lehman College, CUNY: Lehman Center for the Performing Arts
($46) Sufjan Stevens @ Beacon Theater
($15) Jimmy Herring of Widespread Panic & Jamie McLean @ Highline Ballroom
($15) Undead Jazz: Charlier Hunter Trio / Mark Guiliana's Beat Music @ Le Poisson Rouge
($25) Jay-Z @ New York Public Library (A Forum)??
(Free) Mark Guiliana @ Fordham University
($25) Sheila Jordan's 82nd Birthday Celebration with Steve Kuhn @ Jazz Standard
($72) Kings of Leon @ Madison Square Garden
($25) Daniel Lanois' Black Dub @ Bowery Ballroom
($26) Peter Rowan + The Steep Canyon Rangers @ B.B. Kings
($30) John Brown's Body & The Expendables @ Gramercy Theater
($35) Radiators @ Sullivan Hall
($30-$48) Cassandra Wilson with special guest Ravi Coltrane @ Blue Note (2 seperate sets)
(??) Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings @ Brooklyn Bowl (as per Jambase)
(Free until midnight then $15) Dj Nutritious @ Cielo
($12-$15) Eoto and D.V.S. @ Brooklyn Bowl
($20) Bonerama w/ Steve Kimock & Kyle Hollingsworth @ Sullivan Hall
($57) Ani Defranco @ Townhall
($10) Reflections: Late Night FURTHUR Aftershow – PURE JERRY GARCIA TRIBUTE (11:59pm set)
($10-$12) The New Mastersounds @ The Brooklyn Bowl
($15) Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad @ Mercury Lounge
($25-$45) ROSWELL RUDD's Trombone Tribe with Steve Swell, Deborah Weisz, Bob Stewart, Ken Filiano and Barry Altschul @ City Winery
($36.50) Southside Johnny And The Asbury Jukes @ B.B. Kings
($40) Revolution of Soul Feat. Maceo Parker and Karl Denson's Tiny Universe @ Irving Plaza
($50) Bill Frisell's Disfarmer Project @ The Concert Hall
($57) Ani Difranco @ Townhall
($60-$70) Futhur @ Radio City Music Hall
Sunday, November 21st, 2010
(Free) McLovins @ Brooklyn Bowl
Second Set Features Tom Marshall (writer/lyricist for Phish) and Anthony Krizan
($10-$12) American Babies @ Ace of Clubs (Late night show @ 11:30)
Monday, November 22nd, 2010
($8-$10) Talib Kweli @ Brooklyn Bowl
($40) Aimee Mann @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
($65) Bob Dylan @ Terminal 5
($117)Another One For Woody Featuring The Allman Brothers, Gov't Mule & The North Mississippi Allstars @ Roseland Ballroom ~ WE GOT OUR TICKETS!!!
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
(Free) Jason Linder Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall
($30-$40) Joanna Newsom @ Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage (Carnigie Hall)
($43-$90) Paul Oakenfold / Roger Sanchez / Sidney Samson @ Roseland Ballroom
($15-$20) U-Melt Final Show @ Highline Ballroom
w/ The Heavy Pets and more
($12.25) Turbine @ Mercury Lounge
($15) JJ Grey & Mofro Ryan Montbleau Band @ Brooklyn Bowl
($33) State Radio and The London Souls @ Terminal 5
($50 – $100) Levon Helm Band with special guest Steve Earle @ Beacon Theater
($12.50-$70) Arlo Guthrie @ Carnegie Hall
($20) Ben Kweller @ The Rock Shop
($37-$87) New York Philharmonic: Mozart, Haydn, and Tchaikovsky@ Avery Fisher Hall (Saturday Matinee)
($107-$145) Michael Bublé @ Radio City Music Hall
($25) Matisyahu @ Brooklyn Bowl
($20-$35) John Scofield and Rooben Ford @ The Blue Note
($27.50) Leon Russel @ B.B. Kings – CANCELED!!!
($28-$40) John Hammond @ City Winery
($30) Gil-Scott Heron @ B.B Kings
($40) Matisyahu @ Williamsburg Music Hall
September 2010 Potential Show Run Down!
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September 2010 Potential Show Run Down
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
(Free) Gent Treadly @ The Red Lion
($10-$12) Hot Buttered Rum @Rocks Off Cruise
($15) Jason Lindner Trio & Mark Guiliana @ Le Poisson Rouge
($25) Paul Motian, Joe Lovano, Bill Frisell @ Village Vanguard
($30-$35) Rhythm Devils @ B.B. Kings
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
(Free) Heart @ Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
($5-$7) DJ Questlove @ Brooklyn Bowl (Late night)
($10) The Meters Experience feat. Leo Nocentelli @ Brooklyn Bowl (Funk Live)
($40 – $150+) Michael McDonald, Donald Fagen & Boz Scaggs @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
($175) Al Green @ B.B. Kings
($10-$12) The Radiators @ The Brooklyn Bowl
($20) Garaj Mahal @ The Blue Note
($25) DJ Questlove, Talib Kweli and Nina Sky @ Webster Hall
($10) The Brew & Kung-Fu @ Sullivan Hall
($157) Electric Zoo Festival, NY
Pretty Lights @ Electric Zoo Festival
Chemical Brothers @ Electric Zoo Festival
($5) Chico Mann @ Brooklyn Bowl
($38-$100+) Stone Temple Pilots @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
Bassnectar @ Electric Zoo Festival
Moby @ Electric Zoo Festival
Digweed @ Electric Zoo Festival
Orchard Lounge @ Electric Zoo Festival
Monday, September 6th, 2010
($??) Mark Guiliana (w/ Nir Felder 4) @ 55 Bar
($5-$8) Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen (Comedy) @ Littlefield
Reggie Watts, Mike Amato, Jamie Lee Reggie Watts
($8) Jim Campilongo & Dred Scott Trio @ The Living Room
($40) Big Boi @ The Brooklyn Bowl
($10 food/drink min.) Will Bernard Trio @ Jules Bistro
Charlie Hunter Residency @ Cameo Gallery @ The Lovin' Cup Cafe
w/ Michael R. Williams (bass trumpet) and Eric Kalb (drums)
($14) Jessica Lurie Ensemble @ Joe's Pub
($7) Orgone (w/ The Beautiful Girls) @ Brooklyn Bowl
($25) Fishbone @ Webster Hall
($15-$20) Fire Burning Rain- Jihae Performance @ Le Poisson Rouge
(Free) Taylor Carson @ Rockwood Music Hall
($??) New York Funk Exchange @ Club Groove NY
($18) Fishbone @ Mexicali Blues (NJ)
($??) Chico Mann @ Ella Lounge
($25) Vertical Horizon @ Rock Off Cruise (W/ Kelli)
Catskill Chill Music Festival, NY
(Free set @ 11pm) Band of Changes (a Joe Russo/Scott Metzger Project) @ Lakeside Lounge
($5) BR & Timebomb @ Kenny Castaway's
($10) Toubab Krewe NYC CD Release Party @ The Brooklyn Bowl (w/ Eclectic Method)
($10) BuzzUniverse & Turbine @ Mercury Lounge
w/ Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds / Ikebe Shakedown
($25-$70) John Prine w/ Todd Snider @ The Beach @ Governors Island
($??) DJ Nutritious @ Fontana's
($??) Mark Guliana @ 55 Bar
($5) The Dynamites feat. Charles Walker @ Brooklyn Bowl
($10-$15) The Heavy Pets (w/ Dangermuffin) @ Sullivan Hall
($25-$30) Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars @ Knitting Factory
($12) Stockholm Syndrome @ Brooklyn Bowl
($25) The Mingus Big Band @ The Jazz Standard
(Free) Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens @ Fort Greene Park! (Funk Live)
w/ Tomango (urban tapdance)
($28-$30) Ziggy Marley @ Brooklyn Bowl
($35) Brian Culbertson @ B.B. Kings
($??) Jason Linder Trio @ Iridium Jazz Club
(FREE ONLINE) Esperanza Spalding on Borders Livestream
($20-$24) Gaelic Storm@ Highline Ballroom
($39.50) Vampire Weekend @ Radio City Music Hall
($20) The Toadies @ The Gramercy Theater
($15) Trainwreck (feat. Kyle Gass of Tenacious D.) @ The Mercury Lounge
($15-$20) The Young Dubliners @ Highline Ballroom
($39.50 – $45) Cake @ Rumsey Playfield
($38-$50) Taylor Hicks @ Tarrytown Music Hall
($55, $65, $75) Monica @ Beacon Theater
($??) Chico Mann @ Zebulon
(Free) Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds @ Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2
($39.50 – $45) Ween @ Rumsey Playfield
($8) Jesse Dee @ The Blue Note (midnight show)
($14) Holy Fuck @ Le Poisson Rouge
($14) Budos Band @ Southpaw
($15-$20) The Upright Citizens Brigade TourCo @ Highline Ballroom
($20) Eric Lindell (w/ Paul Sanchez) @ Sullivan Hall
($25) Jamie Lidell @ Webster Hall
($25) Zach Deputy @ Rocks Off Cruise
($30) Broken Social Scene @ Rumsey Playfield
($35-$45) Ziggy Marley @ Skirball Center for the Performing Arts
($38.50) Pavement @ The Williamsburg Waterfront
($25) Dark Star Orchestra @ Mexicali Blues (NJ)
A special acoustic show
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
($7) Trainwreck (Feat. Kyle Gass of Tenacious D.) @ Brooklyn Bowl
($25) Ravi Coltrane @ The Village Vanguard
($25-$45) Paula Cole Record Release @ City Winery
($38.50) Pavement @ Central Park's Summer Stage
w/ Matt Chamberlain (drums)
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
(Free) DJ Nutritious w/ Navegante @ Santos Party House
($??) Yeah Yeah Yeahs @ Secret Project Robot
($38.50) Pavement @ The Rumsey Playfield
($73-$95) OPENING NIGHT: New York Philharmonic @ Avery Fisher Hall
($12) Stanton Moore Trio w/ Andres Osborne @ Brooklyn Bowl (Funk Live)
($35) Big Brother and the Holding Company @ Mexicali Blues (NJ)
($??) NY Funk Exchange @ Club Groove
($30) John Legend & The Roots @ Terminal 5
($40-$138) Itzhak Perlman Performs Mendelssohn @ Avery Fisher Hall (New York Philharmonic)
($??) Gent Treadly @ Flannery's
($10) The Brass Underground (Speakeasy Friday) @ No 1 Front Street
($10-$15) Count Your Blessings @ 88 Place
($15-$17) Perpetual Groove @ The Bowery Ballroom
($20) Abigail Washburn @ Joe Pub's
($24) Great Big Sea @ Webster Hall
($45) Dee Dee Bridgewater @ Metropolitan Museum of Art
($40-$75) Alice in Chains @ Madison Square Garden
Deftones opening as Special Guest
($??) Gent Treadly @ Brooklyn Rooftop Party
($??) Itzhak Perlman @ Avery Fisher Hall
($10) Perpetual Groove @ Brooklyn Bowl
($20) The Constellations @ Bowery Ballroom
($25) A Benefit for MAPS: Multidisciplinary Association For Psychedelic Studies with Twilight
Feat. Roots of Creation / Biodiesel / Sophistafunk and DJ Morale
($36.50 – $40) Southside Johnny And The Asbury Jukes @ B.B. Kings
(Free) Jason Lindner Trio & Mark Guiliana @ Rockwood Music Hall
($30-$35) Amos Lee @ Hiro Ballroom
($25-$45) Stanley Clarke Feat. Hiromi @ The Blue Note (8pm Set)
($25-$45) Stanley Clarke Feat. Hiromi @ The Blue Note (10:30pm Set)
($20-$25) Chuck Brown @ B.B. Kings
($32-$112) Alan Gilbert Conducts Mahler's Sixth Symphony @ Avery Fisher Hall (New York Philharmonic)
($8) The Farewell Drifters @ The Living Room
($33.50) Dave Mason (of Traffic) @ B.B. Kings
($35) Joshua Redman Trio @ The Jazz Standard
w/ Matt Penman & Gregory Hutchinson
($45-$65) Esperanza Spalding @ Skirball center for the Performing Arts
($45) Chick Corea Trio @ Highline Ballroom
Feat. Christian McBride & Brian Blade
($50) Belle & Sebastian @ East River Williamsburg Waterfront
AMEO GALLERY @ LOVIN' CUP CAFE


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Ludwig Kowald (* 17. Februar 1939 in Ragnitz; † 1. Juni 2007 ebenda) war ein österreichischer Politiker (ÖVP) und Landwirt. Kowald war von 1984 bis 1994 Abgeordneter zum Nationalrat.

Nach dem Besuch der Pflichtschule absolvierte Kowald die Höhere Landwirtschaftliche Bundeslehranstalt Francisco Josephinum, an der er 1959 maturierte. Zudem besuchte er Bundesseminare in Wien-Ober Sankt Veit und trug seit 1964 den Titel Agraringenieur. Kowald begann seine berufliche Karriere zwischen 1960 und 1966 bei der Agrarbezirksbehörde der Steiermark und war von 1966 bis 1970 Betriebsrat der Bezirkskammer für Land- und Forstwirtschaft in Leibnitz. Danach wirkte er von 1971 bis 1985 als Fachlehrer an der landwirtschaftlichen Fachschule Silberberg und war nach der Übernahme einer Landwirtschaft 1971 auch als Landwirt tätig.

Politisch wirkte Kowald ab 1971 als Bürgermeister von Ragnitz und war zudem zwischen 1974 und 1984 Bezirksobmann des Steirischen Bauernbundes in Leibnitz. Zudem war er zwischen 1976 und 1985 Obmann der Bezirkskammer für Land- und Forstwirtschaft in Leibnitz und von 1983 bis 1996 Bezirksparteiobmann der ÖVP Leibnitz. Er war Vizepräsident des Österreichischen Kameradschaftsbundes im Landesverband Steiermark. Von 25. September 1984 bis zum 6. April 1994 vertrat er die ÖVP im Nationalrat.

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Christopher Jones in Ryan's Daughter.
Christopher Jones, who had a key role in David Lean's 1970 romantic epic Ryan's Daughter, died of complications from gallbladder cancer last Friday, January 31, 2014, at Los Alamitos Medical Center, approximately 35 km southwest of downtown Los Angeles. Christopher Jones (born William Franklin Jones on August 18, 1941, in Jackson, Tennessee) was 72.
Chubasco's teen love interest was played by Susan Strasberg (daughter of Actors Studio founder Lee Strasberg), by then 29 years old and married to Jones since 1965. The couple's brief and stormy marriage would end in 1968.
That same year, Christopher Jones starred in Barry Shear's low-budget but remarkably successful American International Pictures release Wild in the Streets (1968). In the Robert Thom-written film, which shows that teenagers can be as good as adults at electing demented leaders, a rock star (and former home-explosive maker and Shelley Winter's son) becomes president of the United States after the voting age is lowered to 14. His big plan: sending everyone over 30 to retirement homes where they'll live happily ever after on a steady LSD diet.
Richard Wilson's dramatic comedy Three in the Attic (1968), in which Jones finds himself embroiled with a trio of girlfriends, among them Yvette Mimieux.
Frank Pierson's spy thriller The Looking Glass War (1969), based on John le Carré's novel, and featuring leading lady Pia Degermark.
Renato Castellani's Dino De Laurentiis-produced drama A Brief Season (1969), in which star-crossed lovers (Jones and, once again, Degermark) meet and fall madly in love in Rome before fate and stupid choices intervene.
But by far, Christopher Jones' most notable film remains Ryan's Daughter, David Lean's first movie after the immensely successful Best Picture Oscar nominee Doctor Zhivago (1965), which itself had followed two other Best Picture Oscar winners and worldwide blockbusters directed by Lean: The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) and Lawrence of Arabia (1962).
Considering Lean's previous three efforts and the prestige of screenwriter Robert Bolt – who had collaborated with Lean on Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago, in addition to penning Fred Zinnemann's 1966 Best Picture Oscar winner A Man for All Seasons (from Bolt's own play) – there were high hopes for the $13.6 million-budgeted Ryan's Daughter. The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer release, however, failed to live up to expectations.
Starring Robert Bolt's then-wife, Sarah Miles, the 1916-set Ryan's Daughter tells the story of a married Irish villager (Miles) who cheats on her mild-mannered schoolmaster husband (a surprisingly well-cast Robert Mitchum) with a shell-shocked British officer (Christopher Jones, dubbed by Stanley Holloway's son, Julian Holloway, as Jones' voice and accent were deemed inadequate). Needless to say, the romantic-political tale, with elements in common with Gustave Flaubert's Madame Bovary, has a tragic ending.
Despite mixed reviews from critics – with some complaining that Lean miscalculated by handling an intimate love story as a grandiose superspectacle – Ryan's Daughter was a solid box office hit, collecting a reported $30.84 million (loosely, $166 million today) in North America.
Even though that figure was lower than those of David Lean's previous three films, Christopher Jones should have profited from the film's financial success. Yet, Ryan's Daughter turned out to be Jones' last major film role.
A difficult production for all involved, Ryan's Daughter seems to have been particularly tough on Jones as at that time Roman Polanski's wife Sharon Tate, with whom Jones later claimed he was having an affair, was murdered along with five others by Charles Manson's gang.
Miles also said that years later Jones told her that Sharon Tate was preparing to divorce Roman Polanski, whose child she was expecting, so she and Jones could be together once filming of Ryan's Daughter was completed.
After Ryan's Daughter, Christopher Jones, who claimed he saw acting "as only a means to an end," would return to the big screen only once more, in a small role as a favor to friend and Wild in the Streets featured player Larry Bishop, the director of Trigger Happy / Mad Dog Time (1996). Besides Jones, the little-seen all-star crime comedy featured Gabriel Byrne, Ellen Barkin, Diane Lane, Richard Dreyfuss, Burt Reynolds, Jeff Goldblum, Kyle MacLachlan, Michael J. Pollard, Joey Bishop (Larry's father), Paul Anka, Billy Idol, Richard Pryor, and several others.
Two years before Trigger Happy, Jones had turned down Quentin Tarantino's offer to play Zed, the psycho who rapes another male character – and then gets blithely slaughtered by Bruce Willis – in one of Pulp Fiction's most vile sequences. Peter Greene was eventually cast in the part.
Note: Thirty-two-year-old film and television actor Christopher Jones (Forrest Gump, Six Feet Under) is no relation to the Christopher Jones of Wild in the Streets and Ryan's Daughter.
Christopher Jones quote on acting: Los Angeles Times.