The Florida Theatre Jacksonville, Florida by Michelle Wilson of Rock Legends Photographers Jam-band rockers The Magpie Salute cruised into Jacksonville on a cool, crisp Florida day and took over East Forsyth Street with their two mammoth tour buses. Members and road crew were in and out of the buses all afternoon into the evening, which was great fun for fans on the street (this one included). The casual appearance of Rich Robinson chatting outside of his bus in front of the fabulous Florida Theatre was a warm, inviting vision indeed. Following the demise of The Black Crowes in early 2015 after co-founding brothers Rich and Chris Robinson parted ways, Rich moved forward rapidly to assemble a superior lineup of musicians including guitarist Marc Ford, bassist Sven Pipien, keyboardist Eddie Harsch and backup vocalist Charity White, all former Crowes members. (Tragically, Harsch passed away just as The Magpie Salute was starting to take off.) Rounding out the ensemble are guitarist Nico Bereciartua, drummer Joe Magistro, newly added keyboardist Nick Rosen and lead singer John Hogg, who injects his own unique spin into the Chris Robinson sound, as well as backup vocalists Adrien Reju and Katrine Ottosen. With their self-titled debut record dropping earlier this year, the 10-piece collective has been touring steadily and offering a different set list at each show. Digging deep into the BC catalog and also opting for covers as well as material from individual ventures, this group knows how to mix it up and get it done right. What a treat it was to hear Robinson and Ford once again trade tasty licks with their dueling axes.
Chris Robinson with The Black Crowes at Hangout Music Festival
Southern rockers The Black Crowes ended their two and a half
year hiatus this spring with an extensive tour including a prime time slot
Saturday night at The Hangout Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama. This performance marked their return to The
Hangout after their appearance at the first Hangout in 2010. Their hiatus proved not to hinder the quality
of their live shows. In fact, it was
quite the opposite. They played with as
much power and charisma as they ever have.
Vocalist Chris Robinson’s easily identifiable voice echoed over the beautifully
sunny beach full of chanting swimsuit-clad fans.
Hangout Festival 2013 coverage of Stevie Wonder, Kings of Leon, Trey Anastasio, The Black Crowes, Tom Petty, The Shins, Passion Pit, Jim James, Public Enemy, Toots, The Breeders, The Roots, Dirty Projectors, Gov't Mule, Ellie Goulding, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Galactic, Grouplove and more.....Please also check out my more in-depth coverage at JamBase and Rolling Stone Online.
New festivals come and go these days, but the new
Interlocken Festival taking place in central Virginia this September looks like
it will have the magnitude to make an impact on the live music scene of
today. Taking place September 5-8 in Arrington, VA, the
Interlocken Festival will feature alternating continuous performances on two
main stages. Unlike most other
festivals, there will be fewer bands playing full two hour sets. Many of the headlining bands’ performances
will feature unique collaborations and many featured acts will each be playing
on multiple nights throughout the four days of music heaven. May 21st saw the first
announcement of confirmed artists, and one would have to think that this might
be the new Rothbury. Coming right out of
the gate they announce multiple sets from four of the biggest and best jambands
around today. We will see three nights
of Furthur, two nights of Widespread Panic, two nights of The String Cheese
Incident, and two nights of The Black Crowes.
Interlocken adds a unique flare to the spectacle by featuring an
exclusive special performance of Workingman’s Dead for one of the Furthur sets. Widespread Panic will feature John
Fogerty one night, and String Cheese will feature Zac Brown one night. Top it all off with Neil Young and Crazy
Horse and you have the workings of what could become a yearly event that is not
to be missed.
By David Oppenheimer The Black Crowes performed last night, September 19, 2010 at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Asheville, NC on their Say Goodnight to the Bad Guys tour. The band got its start in 1984 prior to adopting their current name. The Black Crowes have announced that this is their last tour after two decades on the road. (Click on photos to view full size)
The tour, accompanying the 2010 release of an acoustic based release Crowology with recordings of rearrangements of many of the band's popular original songs, is composed of a full acoustic set and a electric set at each venue. The acoustic set not one of those stay in your seat performances. Instead, Luther Dickenson blazed on the slide with his plugged in acoustic guitars making some forget they were listening to an acoustic set.
More photos of The Black Crowes from this show up at Performance Impressions concert photography archives.
The Black Crowes current band members on tour are Chris Robinson, Rich Robinson, Luther Dickinson, Adam MacDougal, Steve Gorman, Joe Magistro, Sven Pipien, Charity White and Mona Lisa Young.
The Black Crowes setlist from September 19, 2010 at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium Acoustic Set
Jealous Again
Hotel Illness
Whoa Mule
Lost My Drivin' Wheel (Tom Rush cover)
What is Home
Ballad In Urgency
Wiser Time
East Virginia Blues (The Carter Family cover)
Oh Josephine
Nonfiction
My Morning Song
Miracle to Me
Electric Set
Movin' On Down the Line
Black Moon Creeping
Let It Be Gone (The Grease Band cover)
Greenhorn
Poor Elijah / Tribute To Johnson (Delaney and Bonnie cover)
Downtown Money Waster
Thorn In My Pride
Hard to handle (Otis Redding cover)
Remedy
Encore:
She Talks To Angels
Hot Burrito #2 (The Flying Burrito Brothers cover)
The Black Crows have just announced that they will be offering several different VIP ticket packages for their upcoming Say Goodnight To The Bad Guys 2010 Tour - which will be The Black Crow's 20th Anniversary Tour. The VIP tickets will come in four different packages. VIP Black Crows tickets will only be offered at select seated venues.
Package High Head Blues:(GA Venues with balconies in select cities only)
. VIP Balcony Access
. Commemorative Laminate
. Pre-show cocktail hour and appetizers (Food and Beverages Provided)*
. Limited Edition "Cosmic Friend" Music Pack
. Limited Edition Show Poster
The VIP ticket package "Mellow Down Easy" will include seating in the first 15 rows (Reserved)--- NOTE: first 2 balcony rows for Nashville, and express entry and a limited edition show poster.
The Black Crows "Welcome to the Good Times" VIP Ticket Package includes:
(SEATED Venues in select cities only)
. Express Entry(not available for Nashville or Charleston)
. Seat in first 10 rows (Reserved)
. Commemorative Laminate
. Pre-show cocktail hour and appetizers (Food and Beverages Provided - may be at nearby venue)
. Limited Edition "Cosmic Friend" Musical Merchandise Pack
. Limited Edition Show Poster
The Black Crows are also offering a comprehensive VIP ticket package called "Lay It All On Me".
Lay It All On Me:(SEATED Venues in select cities only)
. Express Entry(Not available for Nashville or Charleston)
. First 2 rows of venue(first 4 rows for Nashville)
. Pre-show cocktail hour and appetizers (Food and Beverages Provided - may be at nearby venue)
. Limited Edition Signed Show Poster
. Limited Edition "Cosmic Friend" Musical Merchandise Pack
. Preferred Parking (Not available for Nashville)
. Post Show Party with Food and Beverages Provided
. Commemorative Laminate
The Black Crowes 20th Anniversary Tour Schedule - All Tour Dates
By Butch Worrell Nashville, TN Emi Sunshine made her Grand Ole Opry debut On August 5, 2014. For a Country/Americana artist ...
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