Tuesday November 11, 1997

First Set Scarlet Begonias Estimated Prophet-> Playin' in the Band-> Dark Star-> Playin' in the Band Uncle John's Band-> Feel Like a Stranger Mr. Charlie Casey Jones Let It Grow Second Set Me and Bobby McGee Waiting For a Miracle Brothers and Sisters Visitor Last Revised: 02/07/06 Next Jam: Either Tuesday November 18th or Thursday November 20th to be decided.

• It was Veteran's Day and the Freakboy and I had the day off.  I don't know about the Freak but I put it to good us setting up sounds 33 and 34 as well as improving 23, 24, 41 and 41.  I stayed in the range for most of the night and the work had it's dividends.  Sound 33 was a mellow tremolo when mixed with exaggerated yet coordinated delay and distortion resulted in a freaky ripple wave to ride upon.   Sound 34 used a pitch bender, similar to an octaver but the modified pitch is set with my peddle.  Enough techno-talk, these weird sounds were just right for the spacey setlist spelled out by Kevin.  I got going with these crazy things in the Scarlet and it set a spacey tone for the entire first set.  It was nice to play so I want to thank all those veterans who fought for my freedom to take off and work on my sound.
• I got there about 6:45 and hung out with Larry and Spillboy in my car listening to the Viola Lee from the first album until the "Little Ben Clock" said 7:00 p.m. and it was safe to park..  Oh contraire, Larry B. had the misfortune of overlapping a yellow line in front of a driveway by 8 inches and received a $75 dollar violation.  It was hardly even painted.  A real. tough call.
• Besides Spillboy there were no other guests.  For the record, Spillboy did not spill anything this week but Scott had a very close eye on him.  I think someone should give him one of your kid's sippy cups once they grow out of them.
• Scott is celebrating the ordering of his new drum kit.  His first new set of drums in 25 years.  I wish him the best with them.
• We almost got the entire first set in which is a accomplishment because it was beefy.  It had Larry M. calling for a slow one to relax during.
• We almost got the entire first set in which is a accomplishment because it was beefy.  It had Larry M. calling for a slow one to relax during.

• We were trying this new quiet, play to the PA, type of volume level and the Scarlet, just before we started almost didn't seem loud.  Anyway, we played the Scarlet in a loose way.  That was good, we didn't just power through it.   When the jam started you knew we were going to be in for an intergalactic voyage as we took off for deep space.  I was loving it.Sometimes you work on these stupid sounds and you wonder how you can musically incorporate them into the mix.  Most of the time the sound gets repelled and you get discouraged.  Last night they all worked for me and I decided to take Kevin's setlist and gyrate a layer of cosmic wavery.
• During the Estimated jam I have probably played it the same way for the last 5 years.  I usually just get into the groove, make sure I get the seven, and most importantly, I don't want to loose my pace.  Last night was was feeling good and spacey after the Estimated and felt like exploring during the jam.  Maintaining the seven was tough for me, and not that we lost anything, but I just never heard it from anywhere else.  We played in the standard Deadstein 1.  Just kidding.   Actually the jam was great.  I had a blast and we were just getting into orbit.
• The Playing in the Band is the perfect shuttle to the Milky Way.   I has it's own rocket boost during the singing.  It's rough, pulling lots of G's, it could explode at anytime but then you get into the weightlessness of the jam and float around space for a while.  You enjoy the view as you then tilt you axis toward Dark Star.
• Heading in an elliptical course toward the shattered mirrors.   Accelerating toward the zenith we peak at the turnaround and decelerate back into Playing.  You got to give Kevin credit for coming up with this stuff and all of us credit for not caring enough to allow ourselves to play this type of stuff to enjoy it.   Most bands would not think that they would get good radio airway potential with a Playing--> Dark Star--> Playing.  DEADSTEIN DOES NOT SELL OUT!
• Once again, I hate to harp on a theme but the Uncle John's gave us the opportunity explore the solar system even further.  I was loving this stuff.
• The Stranger was pretty powerful.  I had the wacky tremolo thing going on with power at the end of the song.  Pretty hot stuff. Larry M. seemed to like it.
• Mr. Charlie was also very good.  Right on, very few mistakes.
• Casey Jones was probably the worst song of the night.  Not that it was that bad but we were a bit worn by then and we had weak knees from all that space travel.
• Larry B. really didn't want to play the Let It Grow.  He sulked against it but it wasn't to be heard and we did it.  Not the best but it had it's moments and was in no way traditional from our perspective.
• Even though we didn't get to the Deal, we did pretty good to play all that first set.  That is an accomplishment.

• Stardust Dine-O-Mat:
• Popeye Salad
• 2 x Cheeseburgers well done with fries
• Sliders
• Cokes with Cups of Ice
• Beef "Chilli"
• BLT's
• Mashed Potatoes.  I hope Rich's wife is happy with him.  I notice he has be pinching her potatoes during the jam.  I bet those containers aren't full that she get and they have plenty of shake.
• No Onion Rings
• Spillboy did the drink run at the beginning and I did the Recycling Rerun at the end.

• A beautiful night.

Name: Scott
Date: 11/12/97
Time: 1:07:22 PM

Comments

Re: Jam for next week -- Tues or thurs are OK for me. Parent teacher night is tonight and Friday night. So may the best night win. Thanksgiving week is also free for discussion, Mon,Tues,Wed???? As for last night!! As L.B. would say "WOW" Tunes were well thought, played, jammed, volume was addressed and adhered to. We all visited many places last night. Well done boyzzz. Still have to work on the munch segment of our show. Taking away from valuble play time. "Any comments"? The 2nd set took us all by surprise. It was the set that almost wasn't, until we all took deep breath's and made the move. I received a VM message from LB stating that not only did he get a parking ticket, but his car was keyed and tires were slashed!! Time to search for reasonably close, inexpensive parking solutions.

Name: KEVIN
Date: 11/12/97
Time: 5:01:39 PM

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The first meeting of The Freaks Of The Round Table went extremely well. You gotta love guys who not only intimately know furniture, but have instant access to it----better living through office furniture (if only). I never liked the idea of parking on W38th street, it's not a place to park your car, and I don't care what the sign says. Your car needs to be in a garage and you need to be in the basement. Lesson learned. Deadstein needed a kind kick in the butt, and that 1st set was just the ticket. We performed admirably and with quality and attitude. I love the NYC spin we put on kindness, "Youse want spacey? -- I got your spacey right here!!" The attempt at a room remix was honorable, but I don't think completely successful. The tapes sound good but I think we can do better in the room. Freakboy had the day off and spent it cat-napping and not showering. You'd think he would've shown up with a high energy level; but you'd think wrong. He danced fiercely during the Scarlet, but that's because the Scarlet was so fierce. The rest of the nite he spent laid-out in chair, except when he was competently ordering and gathering food. Spillboy was low-key, but did make a clutch drink/snack run early in the nite. He gave good appreciation. Brotman with the kind video dubbing, thanks. Tuesday or Thursday next week is good for me.

Name: Menaker
Date: 11/12/97
Time: 5:05:01 PM

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then Thursday it is....I can't be there Tuesday, thanx.

Name: Scott
Date: 11/12/97
Time: 8:33:22 PM

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Not so fast Menadrum!!!! We still need to hear from the Gind and L.B. and Brotman. ??????????

Name: Larry G.
Date: 11/12/97
Time: 9:34:11 PM

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I would personally prefer Tuesday but If Larry M. can't play, there it is. One other point that may be of consideration is that our Born Again Freaky Friend From Va. with a new 2 week old baby, without a name, would like to come visit us but can only do on Tuesday. Otherwise we all miss out on pictures of his baby.

In the immortal words of John Davidson (N.Y. Ranger announcer) "Oh Baby." Don't give up on Tuesday unless you have to.

P.S. I just saw most of the first set to the Brotman Video. Great job on the taping. The tape is very enjoyable. Highlight so far is the first round of the me & My Uncle lead. Not that it is so hot but rather it shows how unhot the rest is. It is just there.

Name: Larry B
Date: 11/13/97
Time: 1:55:37 PM

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Thursday doesn't look so good for me. I have a late patient and cannot arrive until 8:30. Is there any other day, all remaining are good for me.

Name: Jonathan Long
Date: 11/13/97
Time: 4:59:36 PM

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I'm glad that Spillboy shows up consistently. He's come a long way with his snacks and drinks. I enjoy the sounds of Larry G's new guitar and Larry M's new amplifier or speaker or something like that. I think that we should go off the board foodwise next week. You know, mix it up a little. Maybe Katz's or something. So it looks like Tuesday next week? I wonder if I'm going to make it to the Franki Valli and The Four Seasons show on Saturday. Has Davy S. been to WWI yet? I'd like to break out a quote from the page from a year ago. "Play, eat and be freaky."

Name: Larry G.
Date: 11/14/97
Time: 5:54:10 PM

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I like Johnny's food idea of Katz'. By the way, is it official that it is Tuesday?

Name: Scott
Date: 11/14/97
Time: 10:26:26 PM

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I would love to try and get an early Gyro II going and play the night away.

Name: KEVIN
Date: 11/17/97
Time: 8:01:13 AM

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Name: Menaker
Date: 11/17/97
Time: 9:30:08 AM

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Kevy, did you watch the video right before that post?

Name: Menaker
Date: 11/17/97
Time: 9:30:16 AM

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Kevy, did you watch the video right before that post?

Name: KEVIN
Date: 11/17/97
Time: 11:15:04 AM

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Yes.

Name: Larry G.
Date: 11/17/97
Time: 11:20:35 AM

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I think Kevy was watching the Alpine Vide and the beginning of the Simpsons to get into that mood.

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