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Newish fan, what must I hear?
By: Weekapauquebus Date: January 25, 2013, 1:27 pm
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I'm a big Timmy P buff, seen a few solo shows and a whole bunch
of Kung Fu over the past couple years, but my Breakfast/PB
knowledge is more limited. Can someone give me a quick rundown
of some really good shows I should check out, and any classic
songs that really go places. I've got the notion that Rufus,
Buquebus, Beef Barley, Mayfly and Synergy serve as pretty solid
vehicles for extended jams, but if anyone can give me an idea of
the "different types" of songs that help develop setlists or any
Breakfast wisdom that might give me some more insight into the
anatomy of a show/tour. I realize this could sound kind of
ambiguous, but I'm a big Phish/Dead/SCI/Kimock/Jimmy Herring
Band fan; and this kind of fan knowledge/insight is what makes
touring bands more exciting. Let me know if I didn't make any
sense at all just now.
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Re: Newish fan, what must I hear?
By: simpletwistupdon Date: January 25, 2013, 8:42 pm
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I can give you my list... i missed a big chunk of time following
them so hopefully others can fill in those years. I will limit
(most of) my list to shows that I've attended though:
- First off, I would make sure you hit all the Fonghoulish
Freakouts... just because you should:
I -
HTML http://archive.org/details/pb1999-10-30.flac16
II -
HTML http://archive.org/details/pb00-10-27.shnf
III -
HTML http://archive.org/details/pb2001-11-02.flac16
IV -
HTML http://archive.org/details/pb2002-11-01.flac16
V -
HTML http://archive.org/details/pb2003-10-31.flac16
VI -
HTML http://archive.org/details/breakfast2004-10-29.flac16
VII -
HTML http://archive.org/details/breakfast2005-10-29.483.flac16
VIII -
HTML http://archive.org/details/breakfast2006-10-27.483.flac16
IX -
HTML http://archive.org/details/breakfast2007-10-27.matrix.flac16
X -
HTML http://archive.org/details/breakfast2008-11-01.matrix.flac16
XI -
HTML http://archive.org/details/breakfast2009-10-31.matrix
XII -
HTML http://archive.org/details/breakfast2010-10-29.h4n
XIII -
HTML http://archive.org/details/breakfast2011-10-28.MatrixAKG483
- This is one of my first shows (that was recorded), pretty much
sealed my fate:
HTML http://archive.org/details/pb2001-02-17.flac16
- Duece album CD release party with Jeff Pevar as a guest:
HTML http://archive.org/details/pb2001-08-23.flac16
- Complete 'Morrison Hotel' in Set II:
HTML http://archive.org/details/breakfast2005-08-19.483.flac16
- Complete 'Sgt. Pepper's' in Set II:
HTML http://archive.org/details/breakfast2005-08-20.483.flac16
- First show I caught in quite some time (Power Trio with Jordan
as guest towards the end):
HTML http://archive.org/details/breakfast2007-04-06.483.flac16
- Matt Oestricher's 1st full show on keys:
HTML http://archive.org/details/breakfast2007-08-23.483.flac16
- Ron Spears last show on bass:
HTML http://archive.org/details/breakfast2007-12-31.483.flac16
- Chris Deangelis's first show on bass:
HTML http://archive.org/details/breakfast2008-01-11.nt3.flac16
- Jordan's official return to keys for the Breakfast (a must
listen):
HTML http://archive.org/details/breakfast2008-11-29.nt3.flac16
- My absolute favorite Metropolis intro:
HTML http://archive.org/details/breakfast2009-07-31.FLAC16
- A bunch of new tunes in this show:
HTML http://archive.org/details/breakfast2011-01-21
- The residency just before the hiatus:
HTML http://archive.org/details/breakfast2011-09-05.SoundboardMatrixAKG
HTML http://archive.org/details/breakfast2011-09-12.matrix
HTML http://archive.org/details/breakfast2011-09-19.mk012.flac16
HTML http://archive.org/details/breakfast2011-09-26.mk012.flac16
I know I'm missing a lot of good GOOD shows... but these are
some highlights for me just to get yourself started. It's alot
but it should keep you occupied for a bit, and hopefully some
others will chime in by then...
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Re: Newish fan, what must I hear?
By: Mark Date: January 29, 2013, 3:52 pm
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Nice work Donny!
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Re: Newish fan, what must I hear?
By: simpletwistupdon Date: January 29, 2013, 6:35 pm
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[quote author=Mark link=topic=16850.msg277090#msg277090
date=1359496345]
Nice work Donny!
[/quote]
thanks mark! feel free to pitch in any dates you can think of
and ill look up the aud links if they're available
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Re: Newish fan, what must I hear?
By: Mark Date: January 30, 2013, 3:27 pm
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Pretty much anything at Sullys or Porters were stellar IMO.
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Re: Newish fan, what must I hear?
By: Klout Date: January 30, 2013, 5:34 pm
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Yea its hard to go wrong with any show from.... Beardslee
Castle, Cafe Zacquor, Red Square, River Street Jazz Cafe, The
Electric Company, Stone Church, Iron Horse, Wheelhouse Tavern,
Toads...
#Post#: 277102--------------------------------------------------
Re: Newish fan, what must I hear?
By: frolfer Date: January 30, 2013, 6:19 pm
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I wholeheartedly agree with every post so far. With a band like
the Breakfast who jams and improvises, you are going to get a
whole slew of different answers and that is the beautiful part
of all this discussion. You really can't go wrong.
As far as shows you must hear, the year 2001 immediately comes
to mind. I don't know what it is about this year. Maybe its the
abundance of crystal clear audience/sbd matrix recordings and
the crazy, diverse setlists. Add to that the exuberance of youth
and being a part of something that has some real energy and
momentum and potential and power! Got damn they do some sweet,
sweet jamming. Some notables:
5-5-01, Baker Quad, UMASS. Excellent show all around.
7-26/27-01, Holyoke and then Camp Creek. The band is riding high
on a crest with a whole summer full of awesome shows. 12-7-01,
Danbury, CT. A show short on songs and long on jams. What more
can you ask for? Epic performances all.
But there are great shows in every single year that this band
has existed. Seriously. Sample different years and you will hear
different sounds because of different lineups and just by the
nature of playing experimental music.
Yet I digress. Some more great shows to check out:
4-5-02 Powder Hollow Barn. Great show and just looking at the
setlist gets me a little excited. 6-15-03. Family Jam. Just
listen. 6-29-03 Jellyphish Lounge Houston, TX. A very unique
sounding show. A different spin on your daily Breakfast. Someday
I will mess around with the files that are on the archive and
boost the levels.
Turkey Tour November 2004 are all solid shows. 8-7-05 Family
Jam. Definitely check the new multitrack version on the
archive.
I love the west coast tour in March of 2006. Very nice run of
shows in September of 2007 with then-new keys player Matty O.
11-28/29-08 the return of the Branch are must hear!
I will post more as I think about this. Go and explore the
archive. I'm sorry I didn't link each show but I'm hoping it
will be fun for you to go and look around at setlists and sample
some shows.
HTML http://archive.org/details/PsychedelicBreakfast
HTML http://archive.org/details/TheBreakfast
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Re: Newish fan, what must I hear?
By: simpletwistupdon Date: February 2, 2013, 10:06 pm
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weekapauquebus... found anything to your liking yet?
NYE gigs are also a good end of the year wrap up of any band...
2003
HTML http://archive.org/details/pb2003-12-31.akg483.flac16
2004
HTML http://archive.org/details/breakfast2004-12-31.akg.flac16
2005
HTML http://archive.org/details/breakfast2005-12-31.483.flac16
2007
HTML http://archive.org/details/breakfast2007-12-31.483.flac16
2008
HTML http://archive.org/details/breakfast2008-12-31.matrix.flac16
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Re: Newish fan, what must I hear?
By: boombox Date: February 3, 2013, 4:57 pm
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Good call on the FF and NYE shows. I also seem to remember
Timmy's birthday in 2004 or 2005 @ Cafe Zaq was a good 'un.
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Re: Newish fan, what must I hear?
By: Weekapauquebus Date: February 4, 2013, 3:04 pm
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Thanks for all the feedback! I've been worshipping 11-01-2002
and 12-31-2008. I basically downloaded every Toads place,
Sully's, and Acoustic Cafe show. Can someone maybe give me a
list of the biggest jam vehicles so I know how to navigate
better. Like which jams are typically extended. There's on track
from 11-01-2002 titled "Halloween Jam" and i've been listening
to it non-stop. Also am I crazy in thinking DeAngelis blows Ron
Spears out of the water? I don't really have the best
perspective to judge, but Dangle is just so nasty.
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