Wednesday, June 25, 1997

First Set Not Fade Away-> Minglewood Blues Friend of the Devil Mexicali Blues Ramble on Rose Passenger Help on the Way-> Slipknot!-> Feel Like a Stranger Bertha Second Set Playin' in the Band-> Wheel-> Goin Down the Road-> Morning Dew-> One More Saturday Night It's All Over Now Baby Blue

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• There is much naches going on and I don't know where to start. Well let's start with the best. That is the big birthday show. No not for me, your humble narrator who reached a ripe old age of 34 on June 23rd, but for the Menaker's new little lamb Phoebe Walker. Born on the 20th and already used to Daddy jamming with Deadstein during the week.
• Jamming with Deadstein is the other great news. Because when a door closes on Ganesvoort Street an new door is opened on 38th. It lets us start our own "He Man Women Haters Club" at the Interior of William Weiss. The new Deadstein clubhouse will bring us into the new millenium. This is where we will get our act together, mature and reach a level only dreamed of by mere mortals.
• The whole band was there for a powerful night. A continuation of the power Deadstein style.
• Considering we got a late start, because the door was bolted shut and Larry M. was late, it's amazing we played the entire setlist as written. The key was we ate small from a terrible Shish-Ka-bob place somewhere that served tough rat. Scott and Larry went out for it while waiting for Larry M. He showed, we ate whatever we could and got going about 8:00 p.m.
• Dennis wasn't around but there were some subtle signs that movement from Ganesvoort will occur.
• Moskowitz hung out for quite a while enjoying that last remnants of his very own personal Dead Band. He's been around to witness our evolution
• Johnny Spill-Boy was there spilling as usual. He sacrificed a Ramble on Rose to get us our due drinks. Now that is etiquette which cannot be said about Kevin's lovely friends. We should make Kevin's other friends go out and serve us. He trained Johnny so well.
• Larry M. commented several times how nice the setlist was. Since it was my Birthday show I made the setlist and it was a beauty and made for a great night. I told you, "humble narrator."

• With all this talk of a nice setlist, I thought the Not Fade opener would be an easy song to get going on. While it really got us going, I had trouble with the sound during it. There was a real muddy feel to the room. I'll attribute a bit of it to the fans that were blowing the sound away and I don't mean the two Johnny's.
• We transitioned pretty nicely into the Minglewood and like the NFA, it was quite powerful. A strong beginning to a serious night of substantial music.
• Devil slowed us down a bit, still "dynamic" talk going on and the Devil gives us an opportunity to "exorcise" it. I'm not saying we did and, in actuality, anyone can dynamcize a Devil, well maybe not Kevin, but it's during a Minglewood that would show a commitment to the concept. I don't think we are too committed.
• Mexicali started a bit rough. We caught our stride by the 2nd verse. Sprinted in good form up to the home stretch when we saw the tape we pushed a bit too much, stumbled a bit, but managed to cross the line on top. Too bad this refers to a Mexicali and not a Race Is On.
• The highlight of the Ramble On Rose was the climatic singing toward the end of the song, "Good Bye Mama and Papa . . . " where Johnny bestowed upon us his version of caution/feedback as he deep throated the microphone.
• We took a little break before the Passenger and Larry B. was tempted to blow it off when we resumed. It's good that we didn't because it was hot and powerful. Almost perfectly done and not to play it would have set a bad precedent that would not have enabled us to complete the setlist.
• The Help Slip Stranger was to be the peak of the first set. The Help had it's moments, good and bad but Larry B. was able to pull of the transition into the Stranger. As usual it was pretty hot.
• Larry went right into the Bertha and it was a kick and a great way to end the first set. A very happy note and a classic Deadstein easy song.

• There was no real halftime. Johnny ran for a few yodels and drinks for a 15 minute break and we resumed about 10:10.
• We ate the disgusting Greek Rat-Ka-Bobs before the jam. While it wasn't good, the timing was.
• The so call baklava and other shit for dessert was awful. Periclese would have never paid dracmas for that at the agora.

• Playing was nice, the song was fair but the jam was fun as usual. If you can't play a Playin' you can't be playin' in a band.
• Wheel was pretty tight. I think it was about the Wheel that Kevin started losing it. I think we had a nice transition into the Wheel
• The Going Down the Road was a challenge. We played hard, all night, didn't take a break and in the 100 degree room, it was getting tiring. My left hand was almost spasming. I was finding it difficult to grip the guitar.
• The Dew gave us a break. It had a good first lead, good climb into it. The second lead was lethargic for a while then abruptly put into high gear to peak out the lead. Who is complaining?
• Sat Night was fair
• Baby Blue was nice to end the night on. It's touching sentiments are always a great way to leave a venue.

• It was really hot. A sweat bath, but it can get worse.

Name: Larry B
Date: 6/26/97
Time: 1:24:55 AM

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It's too late to comment extensively but I must say WOW!!!!

Name: KEVIN
Date: 6/26/97
Time: 8:06:27 AM

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Big hot night. Big hot posting (appreciated effort). Big hot energy. Big hot attendance. Big hot dancing. Big hot birthday. Big hot Bill. Big hot eye. Big hot Scott. Big hot Bill's wife. Big hot sound. Big hot haagen-daz on the way home. Small cold Crap-Kabob. Small cold heat & humidity. Small cold Dennis. Small cold morning after physical well-being. Small cold 5 to go.

Name: Paul Pos
Date: 6/26/97
Time: 11:38:47 AM

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First, I would like to congratulate Menaker on a job well done. Mazel! I'm also reminding everyone that August 14th is only 7 weeks away and I'm coming to town with my horn to blow big with all of you. Rumor has it the jam will be in the basement of Kevin's store. Could this be true? At least we'll have chairs to sit on. If possible please save the following chewy tunes to maximize our jamming pleasure: Eyes,Dark*,Help>Slip,Other1,Peggy-O,Brown Eyed, Franklins,Playin',Wheel,Sat Nite,Krispy Kreme, and maybe a blues tune. Jam hard and prosper, POS. By the way, I don't have E-mail yet but I do visit this site weekly so you can post a message to me if you so desire.

Name: Scott
Date: 6/26/97
Time: 5:14:36 PM

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First things first, Well designed set by the birthday boy, 2nd, well executed by all. Wow is right Dr. Brent, Just total energy. I can't beleive we got through all those tunes with our starting time. I got my 1st estimate on the electric switches for the front gate $ 1250.00 (we'll keep looking for other options, quotes etc...)

Name: Jonathan Long
Date: 6/27/97
Time: 10:45:22 AM

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Test post.

Name: Jonathan Long
Date: 6/27/97
Time: 2:21:31 PM

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I'd like to continue to give oodles of credit to that crazy Webmaster guy, L. Gindoff. I am laughing out loud when I read and re-read some of these comments. Namely, "terrible Shish-Ka-Bob place that served tough rat" and later on, "Disgusting Greek Rat-Ka-Bobs". I am having difficulty in my attempts to stop laughing. I also enjoyed the "fans that were blowing the sound away and I don't mean the two Johnny's". Great stuff.

Special Mention to Larry Menaker for making it to the jam despite the fact that his wife gave birth to a little lamb only five days prior. I enjoyed when LM described his love for Deadstein when he pointed out to us that he was mucking it up with us instead of being with his newly enlarged and air-conditioned family. One of the great nights for Deadstein. They are indeed countless which is a truly special thing. Bye-Bye.

Name: Paul Pos
Date: 6/30/97
Time: 12:13:53 PM

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I'd like to add Birdsong to the list. Peace.

Name: Scott
Date: 6/30/97
Time: 6:30:40 PM

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Get ready to sample Bens Deli during our field trip to W.38th street

Name: Larry G.
Date: 6/30/97
Time: 7:43:30 PM

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1. Paul, I found out from Kevin that it is inapppropriate to publically be deciding setlist. It should only be done in a smoke filled back room in the presence of Don Kevio.

2. I'm looking forward to the trip to Ben's which may also be preempted by a trip to the kindest part of town. Get set.

3. Love Jamming!!!!

Name: Menaker
Date: 7/1/97
Time: 4:17:13 PM

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I'd like to go on the field trip. Is it leaving from 60G? I need to be back by 8 - 8:15...sound good?

Name: Scott
Date: 7/1/97
Time: 6:22:26 PM

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The trip will leave from 60 g as soon as we all arrive. The sooner we return the sooner we get to play.

Name: Larry G.
Date: 7/1/97
Time: 7:50:49 PM

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Do forget everyone to bring your permission slips.

Name:
Date: 7/2/97
Time: 12:41:00 PM

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Sorry, I guess I forgot my Deadstein set-selecting ediquette (sp?) Next time I'll make sure to place my requests over a secure phone line in full encryption. Only 40 days and 40 nights... Yahoo!

Name: Paul Pos
Date: 7/2/97
Time: 5:39:35 PM

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I sent the above comment if you couldn't figure it out