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Hey folks, That show in Spain is NOT happening as it turns out. J said that he may do it acoustic, but it’s definitely not going to be a Fog show. Also, in regards to the Sea of Cortez dates, we will not be playing with the expanded line-up in Brooklyn, either. It’s just going to be a five piece for all three shows. There just wasn’t enough time to pull it all together, as I’ve been really busy lately, with a lot of projects. Sorry. <img> <img> <img>
Hammy, Yes, it’s true. New Radiant Storm King has a new album coming out. I think that it’s available in Europe already, but it won’t be out in the U.S. until sometime in April. The name of the album is "Winter’s Kill", and no, I don’t play on this one. Their old drummer bailed on ’em just recently, and in comes good ole GB to save the day, HA HA! Anyway, the new record is on a label called Rainbow Quartz. The catalog number is RQTZ 059. Their web address is: http://www.rainbowquartz.com. Objectively, I think that the record is great. It’s consistent with the songwritning that you would expect from Peyton and Matt, but there are some cool production things going on. Ya’ll should check it out! <img> <img> <img> <img> <img>
Hammy, Yes, it’s true. New Radiant Storm King has a new album coming out. I think that it’s available in Europe already, but it won’t be out in the U.S. until sometime in April. The name of the album is "Winter’s Kill", and no, I don’t play on this one. Their old drummer bailed on ’em just recently, and in comes good ole GB to save the day, HA HA! Anyway, the new record is on a label called Rainbow Quartz. The catalog number is RQTZ 059. Their web address is: http://www.rainbowquartz.com. Objectively, I think that the record is great. It’s consistent with the songwritning that you would expect from Peyton and Matt, but there are some cool production things going on. Ya’ll should check it out! <img> <img> <img> <img> <img>
By the way, that additional Gobblehoof, Deep Wound, etc. info can be found under the topic, "need some help from you guys…" It’s in the Dinosaur Jr 101 area.
-George-
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By the way, that additional Gobblehoof, Deep Wound, etc. info can be found under the topic, "need some help from you guys…" It’s in the Dinosaur Jr 101 area.
-George-
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Shane, I always love rapping the drum talk. Feel free to continue the banter here. I realize that you posted this back in August, but my computer crapped out, ironically enough, on Sept. 11, 2001. Granted, it was at, like 1AM. Who knew that a mere 8 hours later my city would be under attack. But now I’m back in action, so I look forward to spielin’ with ya’ll.
-George- <img> <img> <img>
Wow, that UCONN non-show was a trip. There’s more to that story than I can go into here, but that power outage was typical of the dark cloud that plagued Gobblehoof. If I remember correctly, there was a big-time UCONN vs. Georgetown hoops game going on right across the street that got shut down as well. As for that meeting at the Bay State, you’re really blowing the dust off my dome. I have a vauge recollection of that. J had just returned from a trip to Alaska. It was actually Alaska and Hawaii that I had never (and still haven’t) been to. I think that we were doing a ‘Hoof alumni show that evening. I think that it was Charlie on vox, Kurt Fedora on guitar, J on bass, and me on drums. But then again, we’ve all played that joint so many times that it’s hard to distinguish what happened when and with whom. Sadly, the Bay State closed recently. Fortunately, I was able to play there one last time with New Radiant Storm King, in the final week of its existence. Even though it was a modest venue, the Bay State will be sorely missed by the Western Mass. music community, and beyond. <img> <img> <img> <img> <img>
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Wow, that UCONN non-show was a trip. There’s more to that story than I can go into here, but that power outage was typical of the dark cloud that plagued Gobblehoof. If I remember correctly, there was a big-time UCONN vs. Georgetown hoops game going on right across the street that got shut down as well. As for that meeting at the Bay State, you’re really blowing the dust off my dome. I have a vauge recollection of that. J had just returned from a trip to Alaska. It was actually Alaska and Hawaii that I had never (and still haven’t) been to. I think that we were doing a ‘Hoof alumni show that evening. I think that it was Charlie on vox, Kurt Fedora on guitar, J on bass, and me on drums. But then again, we’ve all played that joint so many times that it’s hard to distinguish what happened when and with whom. Sadly, the Bay State closed recently. Fortunately, I was able to play there one last time with New Radiant Storm King, in the final week of its existence. Even though it was a modest venue, the Bay State will be sorely missed by the Western Mass. music community, and beyond. <img> <img> <img> <img> <img>
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Hammy, I think that show that you are refering to was Gobblehoof opening for Dino at the Student Union Ballroom at UMass. I think that would have been the "Green Mind" tour, probably in late ’91 or early ’92. I recall that being a bad night for everyone. I don’t think that the ‘Hoof played well, and I know that Dino wasn’t very good that night either. (J still refers to that show as being one of his worst ever.) J, Mike and Murph had literally flown in from England that day, and went straight to the show, no dinner, sleep, shower or anything. I remember seeing those boys and saying to J, "God, you guys look like shit!" I think his reply was something like, "I feel like shit!" Also, anyone will tell you that playing college shows really sucks in general. The only upside is that they usually pay really well. I mean, they don’t let you drink ANY alcohol, and there’s no smoking, tobacco or other. I guess what I’m trying to say is that, as for the Gobblehoof experience, I don’t think that particular show captured the true essence of the ‘Hoof. <img> <img>
Hammy, I think that show that you are refering to was Gobblehoof opening for Dino at the Student Union Ballroom at UMass. I think that would have been the "Green Mind" tour, probably in late ’91 or early ’92. I recall that being a bad night for everyone. I don’t think that the ‘Hoof played well, and I know that Dino wasn’t very good that night either. (J still refers to that show as being one of his worst ever.) J, Mike and Murph had literally flown in from England that day, and went straight to the show, no dinner, sleep, shower or anything. I remember seeing those boys and saying to J, "God, you guys look like shit!" I think his reply was something like, "I feel like shit!" Also, anyone will tell you that playing college shows really sucks in general. The only upside is that they usually pay really well. I mean, they don’t let you drink ANY alcohol, and there’s no smoking, tobacco or other. I guess what I’m trying to say is that, as for the Gobblehoof experience, I don’t think that particular show captured the true essence of the ‘Hoof. <img> <img>
It’s no doubt that the ‘Hoof was not everyone’s cup of tea. In fact, when at it’s best, it was a very dark, evil vibes kind of band. I feel that it was representative of the space that we all were living in at the time. We were all in our early twenties, and each member was chemically dependent in their own special way. If you think it sounds creepy on record, all I can say is, you should’ve seen it live. Charlie was known for his menacing visage, but the reality is you couldn’t meet a kinder, more gentle soul. People would often refer to him as a satanic eskimo. People still tell me to this day that they consider some of those early ‘Hoof shows to be among the best they’ve ever seen. One that stands out in peoples minds was a gig at Hampshire college opening for Nirvana, right after "Bleach" came out. I know that those boys dug it. And it’s how I met my girlfriend, and I’ve been with her for over seven years now, so it couldn’t have all been bad!
-George-
It’s no doubt that the ‘Hoof was not everyone’s cup of tea. In fact, when at it’s best, it was a very dark, evil vibes kind of band. I feel that it was representative of the space that we all were living in at the time. We were all in our early twenties, and each member was chemically dependent in their own special way. If you think it sounds creepy on record, all I can say is, you should’ve seen it live. Charlie was known for his menacing visage, but the reality is you couldn’t meet a kinder, more gentle soul. People would often refer to him as a satanic eskimo. People still tell me to this day that they consider some of those early ‘Hoof shows to be among the best they’ve ever seen. One that stands out in peoples minds was a gig at Hampshire college opening for Nirvana, right after "Bleach" came out. I know that those boys dug it. And it’s how I met my girlfriend, and I’ve been with her for over seven years now, so it couldn’t have all been bad!
-George-
Sea of Cortez is a band that I’ve been playing with for a few years. They were very patient while I was off doing the Fog tours, but the time has come to kick it once again. Foremost, I’d like to extend my thanks to J for having us on the bill.
Those of you at the Brooklyn show will get to see the expanded line-up of the band. We’d love to bring everyone to the other two shows, but it’s logistically impossible. After all, we are a Brooklyn based band. The line-up is as follows:Dave Reid – vocals, guitar
George Berz – drums
Matt Hunter – guitar, vocals
Rick Morse – pedal steel, dobro
Torben Pastore – bass, vocals
Lyle Beers* – keyboards
Dianne Stockwell* – violin
Frank Heer* – cello*these are at the Brooklyn show only.
This band is a lot more reserved and definitely quieter than what I do with J, but the songs are good, and everyone in the band is a top notch player. I hope ya’ll dig it.
-George-
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Sea of Cortez is a band that I’ve been playing with for a few years. They were very patient while I was off doing the Fog tours, but the time has come to kick it once again. Foremost, I’d like to extend my thanks to J for having us on the bill.
Those of you at the Brooklyn show will get to see the expanded line-up of the band. We’d love to bring everyone to the other two shows, but it’s logistically impossible. After all, we are a Brooklyn based band. The line-up is as follows:Dave Reid – vocals, guitar
George Berz – drums
Matt Hunter – guitar, vocals
Rick Morse – pedal steel, dobro
Torben Pastore – bass, vocals
Lyle Beers* – keyboards
Dianne Stockwell* – violin
Frank Heer* – cello*these are at the Brooklyn show only.
This band is a lot more reserved and definitely quieter than what I do with J, but the songs are good, and everyone in the band is a top notch player. I hope ya’ll dig it.
-George-
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Actually, that cover of "Alone Again, Or" came out on Never Shake A Baby Records. In fact, I had the opportunity to play drums for Arthur Lee some years ago (pre incarceration, of course) and he told me that it was his favorite song on the compilation. He said he dug it because "it has absolutely no reverance for the original." One other song did come out by Gobblehoof, called "Ecstasy Inn." It was on a compilation of Western Mass. bands called "Big Fish in a Little Sea" on JAMA Disc. Good luck finding that one! I think that Sebadoh had a song on that one as well. I know that they wanted to put a Dinosaur Jr. song on too, but J had the good sense not to get involved with the ROYAL PRICK that was running that label.
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