The Holler Plays For North Rome

6/19/14
North Rome United Methodist Church
North Rome Community Action Committee Block Party
Rome, GA

Manning got us hooked up with this one.  Details were sketchy all the way, but it sounded legit.  They offered to pay, so that says something.  Lee Shealy ran sound, and it all went great.  We added some new originals (including "Wasn't Really"), poured beers into red cups, and did our thing.

I Wouldn't Know Love
Explosions
You Don't Like Me That Way
It's A Crying Shame
Just One More
Heartbreak Song
Six Days On The Road
Holy Ghost Comes For Free
Long, Long Way From You
Maybe Texas
Wasn't Really
The Luckiest Man
Henry
I'm Gone
I Saw The Light

(The Holler; Greg Robbins Music)

Josh Brown -- rhythm guitar, vocals
Manning Burns -- lead guitar
Andy Lester -- bass, vocals
Adam Sikes -- drums

That Wednesday

6/18/14
400 Block Bar
Rome, GA

Threw a few I haven't done into the mix, just for laughs.  Oh, and she showed up early in the 2nd set, and stayed all night.  That's what I'm talkin' about.

I
From The Morning >
Harbinger >
Saturday >
Not Yet But Maybe
Angie
The Book Of Love >
Brief Encounter (4th & Broad) >
Tomorrow Is A Long Time >
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
Inbetween Days
Just Like A Woman
There She Goes
I Don't Love You Much Do I
Desperadoes Waiting For A Train >
Midnight Afternoon

II
Surrender >
River Trip >
Too Fast For You
Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy >
That Which We Are, We Are
Third Week In The Chelsea
Genesis
Rocky Raccoon
Tangled Up In Blue

III
The Book Of Love*
Folsom Prison Blues
Ring Of Fire
Fishin' In The Dark
All Along The Watchtower
Just Like Heaven
Seminole Wind
Romeo & Juliet
Long-Haired Country Boy
Friend Of The Devil

*repeated by request

The Holler EP Release Show & Stereotrash Records Showcase

6/6/14
Schroeder's New Deli
Rome, GA

Seemed like this gig was never gonna get here.  We worked hard on recording and getting the mixes ready to go.  In fine Rome fashion, packaging waited 'til the morning of the show.  Weather was an issue all day, and the folks in charge of First Friday moved their event inside.  After consulting all weather outlets, we decided to do it.  An odd sprinkle of drops here and there while setting up, but well in the clear by showtime.  And what a show.  I've never seen the courtyard as packed as it was this night.  Arlo, The Donors, Muletide, and The Holler have all recorded for Manning's label (which was easy for us, an Manning is in our band).  We will return to the studio later this year for a full-length release.  All the bands brought their best, and people whooped it up all night.  We have work to do, more shows coming up, more songs to learn.  Holler!

I Wouldn't Know Love
Explosions
It's A Crying Shame
Just One More
Heartbreak Song
Henry
Six Days On The Road
You Don't Like Me That Way
I'm Gone
Encore:  Friend Of The Devil

Josh Brown - rhythm guitar, vocals
Manning Burns - lead guitar
Andy Lester - bass, vocals
Adam Sikes - drums

(Arlo Finch; The Donors; Muletide Perkins Trio; The Holler)

That Slow Wednesday In Early Summer

6/4/14
400 Block Bar
Rome, GA

A group of five came in at the very beginning.  One of their group was ready for me to be his jukebox (you know what happens next), told me he was a "huge" Stones fan.  Well, then you'll love my take on "No X".  Nope.  Huge fan, huh?

I
No Expectations
Wild Horses
Dead Flowers
Loving Cup
Midnight Afternoon
Going To California
Pancho & Lefty
Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye >
Surrender >
River Trip
Keep Me In Your Heart
Brief Encounter (4th & Broad) >
Tomorrow Is A Long Time >
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side

II
I'm On Fire
Genesis
The Promise
I Don't Love You Much Do I
Mama Tried
Me & My Uncle
Magnolia
The Waves At Night >
Ritual
Six Days On The Road

III
Folsom Prison Blues
Ring Of Fire
Long-Haired Country Boy
Kiss

The Debut Of The Holler!

5/31/14
Red
Rome, GA

After four months of rehearsal, we finally got to play in front of people.  Josh, Adam, and I played for a few weeks at the start, knowing we were going to need another person.  Manning came in and made it his.  We all kicked around ideas, made suggestions on arrangements, leaving any ego at home.  I wasn't sure I wanted to be in a band, but these guys convinced me otherwise.  I damn sure want to be in this band.  We booked this gig first, then another one the first weekend of May.  That one got cancelled because of the Block Party.  More time to prep, I say.  The amazing Thunderbolt Patterson signed on to open the show.  They should be headlining the Ryman and places like that.

I Wouldn't Know Love
Explosions
It's A Crying Shame
Friend Of The Devil
Just One More
Heartbreak Song
Henry
Long, Long Way From You
The Luckiest Man
Six Days On The Road
You Don't Like Me That Way
I'm Gone

Josh Brown - vocals, rhythm guitar
Manning Burns - lead guitar
Andy Lester - vocals, bass
Adam Sikes - drums

We took a quick break, and came back with Thunderbolt Patterson.  A dream come true.

You Ain't Goin' Nowhere
Everything Is Free
You Gotta Move > I Can't Be Satisfied > It Takes a Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry > Look Way Down That Lonesome Road

with:
David Bell - vocals, acoustic guitar, resonator guitar, harmonica
Tim Bowen - acoustic guitar, mandolin, lap steel, vocals

Wednesdays Rollin'

5/21/14
400 Block Bar
Rome, GA

All kinds of twitterpated tonight.  Walked out of the house without my recorder, as well as one guitar cable, so I couldn't tune on the fly like I do.  Small crowd tonight, although most of them were friendlies.  Beth sang a few, and Arizona sang a couple of his to start the 3rd set.  He and Beth did one together, and I wrapped it up.  Nothing otherworldly or transcendental about tonight, but it was a good time.  Maybe she'll come out one of these nights, and it'll be cool.

Wild Wednesday

5/7/14
400 Block Bar
Rome, GA

Some sort of Berry student bar crawl happened tonight.  The bar filled up at nine, so I got on it.  Most of 'em weren't really into what I was doing, but some familiar faces showed up, and by the end of the night it didn't matter what I was doing.  I'd rather have a few who were paying attention rather than a roomful who weren't, but it was fun nonetheless.

I
All My Love
The Luckiest Man
Rocky Raccoon
The Road Goes On Forever >
Prologue
The Weight
Folsom Prison Blues
Ring Of Fire
Long-Haired Country Boy
Rocket Man
We Can Work It Out
Just Like Heaven
Jolene*

II
A Country Boy Can Survive
Midnight Afternoon
Romeo & Juliet
Friend Of The Devil
Fishin' In The Dark
Going To California
Surrender >
River Trip >
Too Fast For For You >
Not Yet But Maybe >
Saturday
Suspicious Minds

III
Come Away With Me
Brief Encounter (4th & Broad) >
Tomorrow Is A Long Time >
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
Drift Away
Everybody Knows
Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy >
Cover Of The Rolling Stone
After Midnight >
Not Fade Away >
After Midnight
Kiss >
Tangled Up In Blue

* Lillian Shaw, vocals

Strachan-Brown Wedding Reception

5/3/14
Summerour Studios
Atlanta, GA

That title sounds so formal.  John is my oldest friend in the world.  He took the plunge for the 2nd time.  This was Molly's first, so it was a production.  I ushered at the wedding, and played for the cocktail hour.

Prologue
Midnight Afternoon >
Carousel
Gentle On My Mind
Keep Me In Your Heart
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
I Don't Love You Much Do I
Something In The Way She Moves
The Book Of Love
Box Of Rain
Come Away With Me
I'm A Believer
Ring Of Fire

I should have brought a little bit of PA, as it was a noisy courtyard setting.  Nobody could hear me unless they were right there on top of me.  I went into the middle of the crowd for the last song, and everyone sang along.

Wednesdays Roll On

4/23/14
400 Block Bar
Rome, GA

I worked up some new covers, trying to find what works.  

I
Going To California >
Pancho & Lefty >
Dead Flowers
Everybody Knows >
Brief Encounter (4th & Broad) >
Tomorrow Is A Long Time >
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
Ring Of Fire
Long-Haired Country Boy
Rocky Raccoon
Keep Me In Your Heart
Surrender >
River Trip >
Too Fast For You
Not Yet But Maybe
Folsom Prison Blues

II
Kiss
Love Will Tear Us Apart >
Lovesong >
Just Like Heaven
The Book Of Love
We Can Work It Out
Dear Prudence
Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)
Rocket Man
Rocky Raccoon (repeated by request)
Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy
Whiskey*
Almost Lover*
If It Hadn't Been For Love*

III
Twisted*
Jolene*
Tupelo Honey
Redemption Song
One
Melissa
Genesis
Tangled Up In Blue

*Beth Brownlow, vocals

Super Slow Wednesday

4/9/14
400 Block Bar
Rome, GA

I
Prologue >
Fantastic (Existential Crisis?  What Existential Crisis?) >
Harbinger >
Not Yet But Maybe >
Saturday
Wasn't Really
That Which We Are, We Are
Ritual
Brief Encounter (4th & Broad) >
Tomorrow Is A Long Time >
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
Surrender >
River Trip >
Too Fast For You
Midnight Afternoon

II
Sitting In Limbo
Soulshine
Can't Find My Way Home
Rocket Man
Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy
Third Week In The Chelsea
Genesis
Midnight Moonlight
These Days

III
Love Will Tear Us Apart >
Just Like Heaven
I'm On Fire
Dear Prudence
Wild Horses
Folsom Prison Blues
Ring Of Fire

Ridin' The Wayside (Again)

4/4/14
Bella's Pizzeria
Smyrna, GA

Preston put together a surprise party for Aileen's birthday.  They've missed Lefty's Monday night jams, so we did it on a Friday.  He asked me if I'd be down for a mini Wayside reunion for the occasion.  I agreed, we practiced once at the bunker.  The surprise went off without a hitch.  Her sister came down from wherever, also a surprise.  She didn't put it together that we were playing until we all got on stage to do it, even though we were all in the room.  Good times.  Lefty was only going to play a couple songs with us, but decided to do it all.  Frank Menendez was a Monday night regular, and added a good thing to it.

Not Fade Away
Merrymaker
I Got The Same Old Blues
I'd Rather Be Blind
The Way She Is
Queen Bee
Hold On >
Too Fast For You
Katy

Romin Dawson - guitar, vocals
Preston Holcomb - drums
Andy Lester - bass, vocals
Frank Menendez - percussion
Robert Nichols - keyboards, vocals
Shell Stamps - guitar, vocals
Rick Welsh - drums
Jason "Lefty" Williams - guitar, vocals
 
Recording is here:  https://archive.org/details/waysideriders2014-04-04

Wednesday, Wednesday, Wednesday!

3/26/14
400 Block Bar
Rome, GA
 
I
Prologue >
Harbinger >
Not Yet But Maybe >
Saturday >
Memphis
That Which We Are, We Are >
River Trip >
Too Fast For You
Romeo & Juliet
Waste
Midnight Afternoon

II
Folsom Prison Blues
Ring Of Fire
Panama Red
Henry
Desperadoes Waiting On A Train
Pancho & Lefty >
Long-Haired Country Boy
Come Monday
Friend Of The Devil
Six Days On The Road
Fishin' In The Dark

III
Almost Lover*
If It Hadn't Been For Love*
Twisted*

*Beth Brownlow, vocals

Had to wait for some tables to clear before I started, so a little shorter show tonight.  Beth wanted to do "Almost Lover" even though we really haven't practiced it.  She knows it well enough, and I can follow along as long as I have a chart (which I do).  Good stuff.

Wednesdays @ 400 Block

3/13/14
400 Block Bar
Rome, GA

I
Midnight Afternoon >
Not Yet But Maybe
Fade Into You
Tomorrow Is A Long Time >
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
Let My Love Open The Door
Save The Last Dance For Me
Tonight The Bottle Let Me Down
We Can Work It Out
You Never Can Tell
Don't Worry, Be Happy
Change Partners
Long Black Veil
Lovesong
Going To California

II
The Book Of Love
Brief Encounter (4th & Broad) >
Solitary Man
Rocky Raccoon
Old Man
Mother Nature's Son
Just Like Heaven
I'm On Fire >
Melissa >
24 Hours At A Time
Georgia On A Fast Train

III
Folsom Prison Blues
Ring Of Fire
Dead Flowers >
Long-Haired Country Boy
Fishin' In The Dark
Friend Of The Devil
Whiskey*
Jolene*

*Beth Brownlow, vocal

Fillin' In Again

3/5/14
400 Block Bar
Rome, GA

David Bell wasn't feeling up to par at our recording sessions two days earlier, he asked if I would be able to cover if he still felt bad today.  Hence, here I am.  I had to wait an extra 30 minutes to start, as people were still in the dining room.  The crowd started off pretty slow, so the originals came out.  Friendly faces showed up, so I played the ones I knew they'd like.  Lillian has sat in on "Jolene" a couple times now.  I don't know how I'm gonna balance all the projects I want to take on.
 
I
Prologue >
Harbinger >
Not Yet But Maybe >
Saturday
That Which We Are, We Are
Ritual
Wasn't Really
Drift Away
The Book Of Love
Just Like Heaven
Let My Love Open The Door
Romeo & Juliet
Friend Of The Devil
Jolene*

II
Rocky Raccoon
Third Week In The Chelsea
Genesis >
Too Fast For You
Seminole Wind
We Can Work It Out
Whiskey River
I'm On Fire >
24 Hours At A Time
"What do rainclouds wear under their clothes?"
Cover Of The Rolling Stone

III
Folsom Prison Blues
Ring Of Fire
Long-Haired Country Boy
Pancho & Lefty >
Dead Flowers
Tangled Up In Blue

*Lillian Shaw, vocals

Wednesdays resume!

2/26/14
400 Block Bar
Rome, GA

I
Prologue
Harbinger >
Not Yet But Maybe
Saturday >
Memphis
River Trip >
Too Fast For You
Ritual
That Which We Are, We Are
Midnight Afternoon

II
Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy
Third Week In The Chelsea
Change Partners
Tomorrow Is A Long Time >
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
Old Man
Desperadoes Waiting For A Train
Empty >
Wasn't Really
Dear Prudence
For The Turnstiles
Amy
Drift Away

III
Folsom Prison Blues
Big River >
Ring Of Fire
Pancho & Lefty >
Dead Flowers

Andy On The Moon

2/19/14
Moon Roof Bar
Rome, GA

Bryan Mullins has picked up the alternating Wednesdays with David Bell, like I have done at 400.  He also has an already scheduled gig at the Roof this Saturday, so I filled in for him tonight.   I lost two gigs because of the snow, and am rusty, and am playing next week, so it was good to get back in there.  Besides, the weather was not at all what it's been the last few weeks.  Flaps were up, heaters were off.  The kind of night where you want to be on the Roof.
Lots of friendly faces, a good time was had by all.  I decided not to record, so there is no setlist.

Wednesdays Begin!

1/15/14
400 Block Bar
Rome, GA

My first official Wednesday gig at 400.  Up 'til now, I've been filling in for David Bell.  He made his solo return to the Moon Roof tonight, though he was feeling ill, and cut it short.  
It's a late-night kind of place, the last stop on the Broad St. Crawl.  I'm starting at 9:30, just to have something going between the end of dinner service and the bar crowd.  Unfortunately, the cold has people reluctant to crawl all over, so we had a small crowd.  It looked like it was going to pick up, then it didn't.  I was playing what was to be the last song, and a few people popped in.  I played a few more for them.  I wasn't feeling too good myself.
There is a problem between my recorder and the external battery.  Most of my recordings of these gigs are only so I can keep a setlist (being the good little Deadhead that I am).  Tonight, it just wasn't working, so there is no setlist.  I have about 200 cover songs, most of which are in regular rotation.  Looking to play enough gigs so that they'll all get to run around in the yard.  Stay tuned!

Travelin' Riverside Pre-Hangover Extravaganza, pt. 17

1/8/14
400 Block Bar
Rome, GA

Barring any unforeseen complications, Dave will be back on the solo horse next week.  One last double-bill/rehab assignment.  Thanks, everybody.  I'll be alternating Wednesdays at 400 from here on out, starting next week.

I
Cover Of The Rolling Stone >
Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy
That's Alright, Mama
Drift Away
I Can See Clearly Now
Long-Haired Country Boy
Ring Of Fire
Big River
Folsom Prison Blues
Whiskey River*
Something In The Way She Moves (by request)
Seminole Wind
Just Like Heaven
Going To California

II
Whiskey**
Twisted**
Walkin' After Midnight**
If It Hadn't Been For Love**
Jolene**
Pancho & Lefty >
Dead Flowers
Tangled Up In Blue

*David Bell, harmonica
**Beth Brownlow, vocals

Travelin' Riverside Pre-Hangover Extravaganza, pt. 16

12/18/13
Moon Roof Bar
Rome, GA

Looks like David will be on his own after the New Year.  The ol' hip is getting to a place where he feels good about it.  Damn, it's been a good run.  Looking forward to establishing my own thing at 400.  
Pretty small crowd tonight.  Some familiar faces, but I think we're in that window between local college folks going home, and Romans who go to school elsewhere coming home.  Oh well.  We give it all we got every time.
Tried to record to keep a setlist, but the cable that connects the battery to the recorder is squirelly.

Travelin' Riverside Pre-Hangover Extravaganza, pt. 15

12/4/13
Moon Roof Bar
Rome, GA

Continuing Dave's comeback, alternating sets.  Dave kicked it off with an original set.  I followed his lead.  "Wasn't Really" makes its return in a new form.  The old one sounded too much like something else.

I
Prologue >
Harbinger >
Not Yet But Maybe
That Which We Are, We Are
Wasn't Really
River Trip >
Too Fast For You
Fantastic (Existential Crisis?  What Existential Crisis?) >
Midnight Afternoon
Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy
Just Like Heaven

II
Folsom Prison Blues
Ring Of Fire
Tequila Sunrise
Friend Of The Devil
Long-Haired Country Boy
Seminole Wind
Whiskey*
Walkin' After Midnight*
Twisted*
If It Hadn't Been For Love*
Jolene*
Melissa**
Soulshine**
Tangled Up In Blue***

*Beth Brownlow, vocals
**David Bell, harmonica
***David Bell, vocals & harmonica

Second Service At The Vault

11/24/13
Second Service At The Vault
La Marie's
Rome, GA

We moved inside for this one.  Good thing, as the temperature was in the blustery 40's.  It's a nice room.  A little boomy, but an old building is always fun.  

That Which We Are, We Are
Fantastic (Existential Crisis?  What Existential Crisis?) >
Prologue
Harbinger >
Not Yet But Maybe
Saturday
River Trip >
Too Fast For You
Ritual
Epilogue
Midnight Afternoon

(Gene Powers, Graham Duke (Ol' Burnt Turnslick), Lizzy Fox, APL, Cliiford Brooks, Little Known Letter)

Travelin' Riverside Pre-Hangover Extravaganza, pt. 14

11/20/13
Moon Roof Bar
Rome, GA

David Bell talked to me about splitting the bill this night.  He's been able to play with Thunderbolt, because Tim is there to help him with the gear, but doing it all by himself is difficult.  We are there to support this guy because we believe in what he does.  I brought all the gear and we went for it.  Good crowd, anticipating David's return.  I played a set, then Dave played a set.

I
Cover Of The Rolling Stone >
Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy
That Which We Are, We Are
Third Week In The Chelsea
For The Turnstiles >
Prologue
From The Morning >
Midnight Afternoon
Harbinger
Just Like Heaven

I played another set, then Dave played another set.

II
Folsom Prison Blues
Seminole Wind
Long-Haired Country Boy
Ring Of Fire
No Expectations
Going To California
Rocky Raccoon
Me & Bobby McGee
Friend Of The Devil
Fishin' In The Dark
You Never Can Tell
Solitary Man
Tomorrow Is A Long Time >
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side

We'll probably do it like this for now, until Dave feels like he can do it on his own.  Yahoo!

Travelin' Riverside Pre-Hangover Extravaganza, pt. 13

11/13/13
400 Block Bar
Rome, GA

Mike and Connie (regulars and good people)  were celebrating their 2nd anniversary.  I went with the theme for the first few songs.  I was all over the place with the setlist, even though I had one dialed up on the tablet.  Shanelle wanted to sing a few, so we gave it a shot.

I
Let My Love Open The Door
I Don't Love You Much Do I
Keep Me In Your Heart
The First Time Ever I Saw Face
Ring Of Fire
Althea
Genesis
Tomorrow Is A Long Time >
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
Georgia On A Fast Train
Change Partners
Box Of Rain
Fishin' In The Dark*
Landslide*
That Which We Are, We Are
Midnight Afternoon

II
When You Say Nothing At All*
I'm On Fire >
Surrender >
River Trip >
Too Fast For You >
Not Yet But Maybe
Everything Is Free
Dear Prudence
Friend Of The Devil

Beth came in, and we did our tunes.  Still working on some more, soon come.  A birthday girl crowd came in.  It was Becca's 21st, and they were on a mission (which included body shots).  I thought for sure they were going to fall into my gear, but some less wasted members of their party made sure it didn't happen.  We all sang "Happy Birthday" and Russell tagged it.  It's not often that you get a request for original music, but you play it when you do.


III
Still In Love With You**
Folsom Prison Blues
Going To California >
Dead Flowers
Harbinger (by request)
Happy Birthday Becca (21!)
This Is Your Birthday Song, It Doesn't Last That Long***
Whiskey****
Walkin' After Midnight****
If It Hadn't Been For Love****
Twisted****
Jolene****
Suspicious Minds

*Shanelle Schlesinger, vocals
**I learned this one because Bones thought it'd be a good fit.  He was in the room, so I sang it.
***Russell Evans
****Beth, Brownlow, vocals

Travelin' Riverside Pre-Hangover Extravaganza, pt. 12

11/6/13
Moon Roof Bar
Rome, GA

Always fun to play the Moon Roof on a Wednesday.  Happy Hour All Night brings a lot of folks who are ready to get down.  David Bell even showed up, and stayed all night.  More on that later.

I
All Tomorrow's Parties
Tomorrow Is A Long Time >
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
Change Partners
Positively 4th St.
Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy
Althea
The Maker >
Surrender >
River Trip >
Too Fast For You >
Not Yet But Maybe
What I Really Mean
I Don't Love You Much Do I
Keep Me In Your Heart
Genesis

Dave and I have spoken several times about people asking to sit in.  Good players will never ask, but will wait to be invited (and they usually are).  I have a hard time saying yes to someone I don't know.  You never know what to expect.  I actually got burned last year (which prompted the conversation with Dave).  That being said, Dave hasn't been able to perform solo since his hip surgery.  Loading all that gear is tough enough when you're healthy.  I invited Dave to play a few, and it was a blast.  People had been filing into the bar, so we had a good crowd.  I had a big ol' cheesy smile on the whole time, and I know he (and everyone else) enjoyed it.  After a short intermission, I picked it back up.

II
For The Turnstiles
Third Week In The Chelsea
Seminole Wind >
Travelin' Light
24 Hours At A Time
Happy Birthday Ben Peek
Going To California
Friend Of The Devil >
Harbinger
Midnight Afternoon
For No One
Midnight Moonlight

III
Folsom Prison Blues
Ring Of Fire
The Weight
Dead Flowers
Pancho & Lefty >
Dear Prudence
Long-Haired Country Boy
Rocky Raccoon
Fishin' In The Dark
We Can Work It Out
Suspicious Minds

Runnin' Sound

11/1/13
Moon Roof Bar
Rome, GA

Got the call to provide PA for Brillig. Arlo Finch (a great singer-songwriter) hosted these Aussie folks, and needed sound reinforcement.  I humped some gear and got paid for it.  Check 'em out, Arlo as well. 

Travelin' Riverside Pre-Hangover Extravaganza, pt. 11

10/30/13
400 Block Bar
Rome, GA

Continuing to hold down David Bell's solo spot.  Looks like it'll be a while before he gets back in the solo saddle.

I
That Which We Are, We Are
Isles Of Ae
Prologue >
Fantastic (Existential Crisis?  What Existential Crisis?) >
Harbinger >
Not Yet But Maybe
St. Dominic's Preview
Like A Rolling Stone
The Maker >
Surrender >
River Trip >
Too Fast For You
Midnight Afternoon

II
Come Pick Me Up*
Can't Find My Way Home
Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
Keep Me In Your Heart
Tomorrow Is A Long Time >
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
Lovesong
Still In Love With You (Thin Lizzy/Sade)
Whiskey River**
The Weight***

*at the request of Keri Powell.  I had my tablet on a gig for the first time, used the WiFi, looked it up.  Nothing to it.
**at the request of Jay Selman.  He and Keri were trying to get out of there, but my magnetic presence forced them to stay.  I again looked it up on the tablet, and he and I fumbled through it a couple of times.  I'll add it to the list.
***Keri requested this one, and she, Jay, and I howled along.  It was so slow that they shut down the bar right after this set was over.  And, unlike many a place I've played across the Southeast, they paid me even though they lost money doing so.  Thanks to Anthony Barba for being a straight-shooter. 

Second Service At The Vault

10/27/13
Second Service @ The Vault
La Marie's Parking Lot
Rome, GA

After a little uncertainty as to who was going to play and all that, we got it together.  I really had to work to get the sound right for The Strange (3 acoustic guitars, 1 upright bass, 3 vocals -- filled almost every channel of the PA!), so they went first.  Someone broke a string a few songs in, so Clifford Brooks read a few.  They picked it back up.  Jennifer Avery read a few.  I played a set:

I
Intro
Prologue
Fantastic (Existential Crisis?  What Existential Crisis?) >
Harbinger >
Not Yet But Maybe >
Saturday
Midnight Afternoon

Kevin Myrick read some fiction.   The Strange played another set.  Clifford read some more.  I played another set:


II
Isles Of Ae
Summer Somewhere
Surrender >
River Trip >
Too Fast For You



"Isles" and "Summer" don't get played much.  Most of my songs really need more musicians (they were written that way), and those two really need it.  Daylight was fading fast.  Kevin read another one.  There's just enough light from the Hawthorne parking lot to make it work.  La Marie's has another Sunday event, so we will alternate weekends starting week after next.  Stay tuned!

Second Service At The Vault

10/20/13
La Marie's Parking Lot
Rome, GA

Sundays At Cotton Block turned into Second Service At The Vault because the city of Rome decided it was against their policy to have it in the park.  I'm sure we didn't violate any policy.  We cleaned up after ourselves, and it didn't get rowdy.  Whatever.  The folks from La Marie's reached out to us, offering up their parking lot.  Now, instead of being in the park, away from downtown (but only a little bit), we are in downtown, right off the street.  They set up an outdoor bar/hookah lounge and made a little cash (but didn't charge anyone to be there, so it's cool).  I played a set:

Prologue
Fantastic (Existential Crisis?  What Existential Crisis?) >
Harbinger >
Saturday
Not Yet But Maybe
Midnight Afternoon

Clifford Brooks read from his book, The Draw of Broken Eyes and Whirling Metaphysics (which is awesome).

Muletide Perkins Trio played a set of that good ol' Georgia slop-rock.

Jennifer Avery read some poems.

I played another set:

Brief Encounter (4th & Broad)
Tomorrow Is A Long Time >
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
Just Like Heaven*
River Trip
Epilogue
Too Fast For You

*Ashley Hill, vocals

Cliff read some more, including one he'd written on the spot, which referenced all of us.  Neato.

MPT played another set.

I recorded all of it, and will release what I can.  Thanks to everyone who made it happen.  Oh, and we had hula hoopers the whole time as well.  Too much fun, fer sure.

Travelin' Riverside Pre-Hangover Extravaganza, pt. 10

10/16/13
400 Block Bar
Rome, GA

This is, in all likelihood (have I said that before?), the last time covering for David Bell.  It's been fantastic, I've learned a lot, and have gotten better at what I do.  That being said, Anthony Barba offered me a regular Wednesday gig, alternating with David once he comes back in a couple weeks.  How about that?  David also showed up tonight for the first set.

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Prologue >
Fantastic (Existential Crisis?  What Existential Crisis?) >
Harbinger >
Saturday >
Not Yet But Maybe
That Which We Are, We Are
Ritual
River Trip >
Too Fast For You
Midnight Afternoon
Amy
Love Will Tear Us Apart
Tomorrow Is A Long Time >
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
Friend Of The Devil

II
The Last Time
Everything Is Free
Let My Love Open The Door
Carmelita
Third Week In The Chelsea
Genesis >
Fire On The Mountain
For The Turnstiles >
I Know You Rider
Ring Of Fire
Folsom Prison Blues

III
Whiskey*
Twisted*
Walkin After Midnight*
If It Hadn't Been For Love*
Jolene*
We Can Work It Out
Dear Prudence >
Tomorrow Never Knows >
Dear Prudence
Rocky Raccoon
Tangled Up In Blue

*Beth Brownlow, vocals

Name-dropped

10/11/13
400 Block Bar
Rome, GA

Closed the Roof early tonight, only because it died after the music was done.  Sikes and I bopped on up the street to catch the last bit of Jerry On The Moon.  All our friends were there, we hugged and high-fived like we do.  Jedd Lovel shouted me out (because I do the song as well), and they ripped into "We Can Work It Out" (hybrid arrangement of Stevie Wonder and The Beatles).   Thanks, y'all.  One of these days I'll have enough bread to hire you as my band.

Travelin' Riverside Pre-Hangover Extravaganza, pt. 9

10/9/13
Moon Roof Bar
Rome, GA

One more time covering for David Bell.  Not sure how many more there will be on the regular, as he is close to returning.  I already had to bail on a potential Thunderbutt gig because there aren't enough of us to work all the shifts when everybody has something else to do.  Oh well.  I'll keep doin' 'em as they come along.  Lots of friendly, familiar faces tonight.  Busted out a few that haven't been done in front of people (or very much).  The Daft Punk song has potential, and the Seger song was just to see if it would work (it might).

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Let My Love Open The Door
Everything Is Free
That's Alright, Mama
Mother Nature's Son
The Road Goes On Forever >
I Know You Rider
Prologue >
Harbinger >
Love Will Tear Us Apart >
River Trip >
Too Fast For You >
That Which We Are, We Are
Desperadoes Waiting For A Train
Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy
America
Keep Me In Your Heart
I Don't Love You Much Do I
Genesis
Gentle On My Mind >
Folsom Prison Blues

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Ring Of Fire >
Friend Of The Devil
Going To California
For No One
Hollywood Nights >
Seminole Wind >
Pancho & Lefty
Get Lucky >
Dead Flowers >
Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)
Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) >
Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?
Tomorrow Is A Long Time >
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
Tangled Up In Blue

III
Willin' >
Don't Bogart Me
Long-Haired Country Boy
Dear Prudence >
Tomorrow Never Knows >
Dear Prudence
Whiskey*
Walkin' After Midnight*
If It Hadn't Been For Love*
Jolene*

*Beth Brownlow, vocals

Sundays At Cotton Block

10/6/13
Bridgepoint Plaza
Rome, GA

A continuation of last year's thing, a little later this time.  My one concern was that the First Friday canopy would be gone (and it was), and we'd have to arrange for cover (which we did).  
I played a set:
Prologue
Fantastic (Existential Crisis?  What Existential Crisis?)
Harbinger >
Saturday >
Not Yet But Maybe
Tomorrow Is A Long Time >
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side

Kevin Myrick read a great short story:  "Dawson wants his money.  Dawson's comin' for you."  Awesome.

Kylie Devaron played a set.  We had to re-arrange things as the weather got weird.  Not enough rain to wash it out, but people stood under the trees.  Jennifer Avery read some poetry.

I played a little more:
River Trip >
Too Fast For You
Midnight Afternoon (aborted as the weather was getting nasty and we had to go)

Clifford Brooks read a couple of things while we tore it down.

John McGinnis (who organized this year's festivities) invited us back to his place for birthday/after party.  I set up a little bit of PA and took off for a while.  Came back with beer, Cliff read some from his book (awesome) and Kylie did some more music.  Just kind of the vibe I like.

Thanks to the brave few who paid no heed to the weather.  We'll keep it going for a few more weeks.  Stay tuned to https://www.facebook.com/sundaycottonblock for all the details.

Travelin' Riverside Pre-Hangover Extravaganza, pt. 8

10/2/13
400 Block Bar
Rome, GA

IEverything Is Free
For The Turnstiles
Let My Love Open The Door
Genesis
Amanda >
Are You Sure You Hank Done It This Way? >
No Expectations >
Prologue >
Harbinger >
Not Yet But Maybe >
River Trip >
Too Fast For You
Ritual >
Midnight Afternoon
Gentle On My Mind
Desperadoes Waiting On A Train
Dirty Old Town
Don't Tell The Band
Empty
Solitary Man
Something In The Way She Moves
Catch The Wind

II
Save The Last Dance For Me
Wonderful World
Wild Horses
We Can Work It Out
I Fought The Law
I Can See Clearly Now
I'm On Fire
Rocky Raccoon
Big River >
Ring Of Fire
Folsom Prison Blues
Dear Prudence >
Tomorrow Never Knows >
Dear Prudence
Dead Flowers
Suspicious Minds

Thunderbutt Peterson, Episode III

Thunderbutt Peterson
9/28/13
Old Havana Cigar Co.
Rome, GA


This was, in all likelihood, Thunderbutt's final performance.  I think if we are able to put it together again, we'll have a different name, just to distinguish it and let it run around on its own.  It's been a huge pleasure and honor to fill in for David Bell, especially on these gigs with Tim.  You find out just what kind of musician you are when you play with him, and it's easy to play your best.  
That being said, what a fun night it was.  I brought out the big mics, and recorded the whole thing.  The PA sounded like the big rock show.  The Bulldogs prevailed over LSU (Geaux Dawgs, indeed!), which always makes for a fun night.  David Bell himself made an appearance after weeks at home, leaving only for PT.  'Twas a super thrill to have him there.  Thanks to all who came out.

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You Never Can Tell
You Ain't Goin' Nowhere
Let My Love Open The Door
Friend Of The Devil
Carmelita
The Race Is On
Tonight The Bottle Let Me Down
Cortez The Killer
Folsom Prison Blues

II
All Along The Watchtower
Let It Rock
Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) >
Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?
Ring Of Fire*
Pancho & Lefty*
Dead Flowers*
Sweet Virginia*
Tangled Up In Blue*

III
Crossroads
The Last Time
Last Date
Seminole Wind
Dirty Old Town**
It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry**
Long Black Veil***
Don't Worry, Be Happy****
That's Alright, Mama

APL - ac. gtr., tenor uke****, vocals
Tim Bowen - ac. gtr., mandolin*, lap steel**, banjo***&****, harmony vocals

Travelin' Riverside Pre-Hangover Extravaganza. pt.7

9/25/13
Moon Roof Bar
Rome, GA

Whipped out a couple that I haven't done in front of people, still trying to believe in one of my own songs.  Lots of friendly faces tonight. 

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Midnight Afternoon >
Harbinger >
Not Yet But Maybe
Brief Encounter (4th & Broad)
Everything Is Free
Let My Love Open The Door
Keep Me In Your Heart
Amy
Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye >
River Trip >
Too Fast For You
Wonderful World
Something In The Way She Moves
For No One
What I Really Mean
Box Of Rain
America
Lay Lady Lay
For The Turnstiles
Desperadoes Waiting For A Train
Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy
Friend Of The Devil

II
Ring Of Fire
Loving Cup
These Days
I'm On Fire
Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)
Save The Last Dance For Me
Solitary Man
We Can Work It Out
The Race Is On
Boots Of Spanish Leather
Folsom Prison Blues
Third Week In The Chelsea
Midnight Moonlight
Big River
Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
Tangled Up In Blue

III
Whiskey*
Walkin' After Midnight*
If It Hadn't Been For Love*
Jolene*
Romeo & Juliet
Willin' >
Don't Bogart Me
Going to California >
Dead Flowers
Rocky Raccoon
Suspicious Minds

*Beth Brownlow, vocals

Fuqua-Minge Wedding

9/21/13
Cave Spring Baptist Church
Rolater Park
Cave Spring, GA

Another "Eclectic Strings" wedding gig.  This one much simpler than last week's affair.  We played some wedding classics, and had arranged Alan Jackson's "That's The Way" for their unity candle ceremony (which, due to a schedule mix-up, was skipped by the replacement pastor).  We played it after the recessional, and they did the ceremony after that, complete with pictures.

APL - ac. gtr.
Joe Lester - violin
Samantha Lester - viola

Travelin' Riverside Pre-Hangover Extravaganza. pt. 6

9/18/13
400 Block Bar
Rome, GA

Beth sang a few, and everybody made it home safely.  Oh, and the one guy who kept yelling for Bad Company all night:  
"Feel Like Making Love"!  
"I don't know that one."  
"What do you sing to a woman?"  
Thanks for paying attention, numbskull.

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Drift Away
Let My Love Open The Door
Althea
Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy
Save The Last Dance For Me
I Can See Clearly Now
A Day In The Life >
Amy
Solitary Man
Tomorrow Is A Long Time >
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
Something In The Way She Moves
Change Partners
I Don't Love You Much Do I
Romeo & Juliet
Third Week In The Chelsea
Keep Me In Your Heart
Friend Of The Devil

II
Folsom Prison Blues
Paint It, Black >
River Trip
Melissa
Soulshine
Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
Empty >
One
And It Stoned Me
Can't Find My Way Home
We Can Work It Out >
The Weight

III
Willin' >
Don't Bogart Me
Going to California >
Long-Haired Country Boy >
Dead Flowers >
Pancho & Lefty
Rocky Raccoon
Whiskey*
Walking After Midnight*
If It Hadn't Been For Love*
Jolene*
Dear Prudence
Fishin' In The Dark
Flowers On The Wall
Suspicious Minds

*Beth Brownlow, vocals