Tuesday January 27, 1998

First Set He's Gone-> Throwing Stones-> Touch Of Grey Attics of My Life Big River Jack-a-Roe Looks Like Rain Catfish John Brown-Eyed Women Second Set Alabama Getaway-> Greatest Story Ever Told Dancin' in the Streets-> Black Peter-> Music Never Stopped Shining Star Visitor Last Revised: 02/07/06 Next Jam: Wednesday February 4, 1998

• We did the three songs in a row into each other and it was quite a long beginning
• He's Gone was okay, the lead was was a little lost, the ending jam was hot.
• I think Scott sounded especially good during the Throwing Stones, as well as the Greatest Story
• Touch of Grey was the worst song of the night.  Johnny was placing his music in front of Kevin during the second half of the song and he lost it like he used to do 2 years ago.
• I think it was our best Attics ever, real well sung, no musical flaws, nice feeling.
• Big River was okay at best
• Jack-a-Roe was a struggle.  I think Kevin lost it as Johnny was really kicking up and swirling to a distraction.  As a matter fact, he was so distracting to me that if we were playing football he would have been called for an illegal hit from behind.   During the Jack-A-Roe I utilized my newly learned Jerry style fingerpicking and it felt really good.  I think I was right on throughout, steady and correct. It was kind of a bummer when Kevin was being messing up.
• Looks Like Rain was good.  For the first time in my life I felt good with playing the Jerry leads during the vocals.  I was hitting lots of good notes with good sound.
• The Catfish was very good.  Larry batteried the Mutron and sounded really good.   I was able to maintain a perfect fingerpick and the song was rock solid.   Could have been the best song of the night.  I may be a Deadstein first also, I'm not sure.

• Dine-O-Mat: Kevin had a totally burnt burger that went beyond well done.  I had a taco salad which was flavorless and semi-gross.  Quesadillas were pretty good including the bean matter they put in there.  The kind of mix up the salsa, sour creme and guacamole in one little jar and it makes them all gross.  There were steak sandwiches, onion rings, fries, drinks in iced cups.  Dessert was apple cobbler ala mode.  It was the best thing of the night.
• Johnny did a tremendous prejam drink and kasha surprise order for us.  Kosher King.   Stick with the spinach and avoid the kasha and you're fully kinished.

• Beautiful Inside and Out.  Beginning of Clinton's "Fornigate" or the "Public Missile Crisis"

Name: Larry B
Date: 1/29/98
Time: 7:54:35 AM

Comments

I finally beat Kevy to the 1st post. Our first truly Menakerless Tuesday night. However a closer look at 1997 would seem to indicate this has been more than a while in coming. Having left our greener pastures for a paying gig and some guys who can probably sing we wish him well. BYE Onto the music, in spite of having only one drummer it was an enjooyable night. Great Catfish John. The only weak songs were the Big River and Shining Star. A great job by Johnny for supplying great eats and drinks. Spillboy was missed, I hope we get custody of that freaky kid

Name: Larry B
Date: 1/29/98
Time: 7:52:20 PM

Comments

Arrangments have been made by me to complete the rhythm section for this coming Wednesday. Mr. Howard Glatzer of Minerva, Ithaca and now NYC will be hittin the shins with us this week. P.S. Howie is the best drummer I ever played with.

Name: KEVIN
Date: 1/30/98
Time: 7:33:12 AM

Comments

Menaker, oh Menaker I will miss his Yin to my Yang. I credit him with the epoxy that solidified Deadstein as a group from day one. It was Menaker that stepped into the role of Logistics Manager early on. The Deadstein/Dennis/Ritchie Havens connection was all him, and that was the basis of all that was Deadstein for many years. -- Bill -- need I say more. Crossroads, all Menaker. Spillboy, Menaker. He brought to life the phrase,"wound tight as a drum" and I will miss him. Fare thee well Menaker, BIODTL.

Name: Menaker
Date: 1/30/98
Time: 9:46:54 AM

Comments

Thanks Kevy.

Name: Jonathan Long
Date: 1/30/98
Time: 11:03:35 AM

Comments

I enjoyed the Jack-a-Roe big time. It helped me break my dancingless ice. Each time a new verse started (and they are short little bundles of energy) I was glad. It meant that the song would be continuing and that was good. Next week, I think we'll try some of that Jerusalem Falafel/Pizza which was next to Kosher King on Broadway and 37th Street. When I peered in, it seemed that there were many pictures (perhaps signed) of stars on the wall. That is a good sign. The Menaker tributes leave me misty eyed. It was a nice touch on Gindoff's part to leave his cartoon caricature and e-mail info as if he were part of the band. We encourage Larry M's pursuits in playing real paying gigs and we hope he realizes his goals.

Name: Freakboy
Date: 1/30/98
Time: 11:19:24 AM

Comments

Something really freaky will happen next week.

Name: Larry G.
Date: 1/30/98
Time: 2:26:38 PM

Comments

I agree with Kevin whole-heartedly. Ireally think of Larry M. as the beginning of it all because he had the place and was always there. He provided the infrastructure for the institution that was to evolve.

Name: Rich B
Date: 1/31/98
Time: 9:25:53 PM

Comments

It was, of course, Larry Menaker who recruited me to Deadstein for which I am eternally grateful. I hope all goes well for his continuing music-making. I've always enjoyed his rythms and temperment and I expect the opportunity to jam with him again bye and bye.

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