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hallawayjoe Andyland 2005-01-16 1:58 PM I am rededicating this blog Previous Entry :: Next Entry Read/Post Comments (0) |
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at least, the public entries to a log and reflection of the movies, plays, and concerts I see along with the books I read. I may also include album reviews, etc... as I go along. Coming up soon... The Smothers Brothers- at Suncoast Hotel Elton John- The Red Piano- at Caesar's Palace DJ Quik and Chingy- at House of Blues, Mandalay Bay Also Ray- which I will see at the Tropicana Cinema, a dollar cinema, nearby. For this entry, and the next few, I thought I'd reflect on What I've seen so far this year. Moe, Jan 1 at the Cox Pavillion, UNLV. I went not expecting to like them not being at all familiar with their music, plus I was sick, and in a lousy mood. The three thousand or so Moe-rons, filed in and the show began just 20 minutes late around 9:20. Most of their fans are leftovers from the Phish craze, and there were even a few of the old dead crowd scattered among the youngsters. Moe's music reminded me of Phish, but not as catchy. A bit harder, and perhaps more punk infused, rather than 70s funk, although they had their share of country harmonies. What inspired me to go see this jam band, is the same thing that I like about Phish and the dead. There are moments of brilliance... during the jams, or space sessions, and sometimes, a good song appears. Also, with the Jam bands, you clearly get your money's worth. I paid 30 bucks, and got 3 hours of entertainment, or 4 if you count the intermission and late start time. Any lasting impressions? Well, I bought one of their live cds, and listened to it, but their songs haven't moved me, particularly, except for one cute number they did as an encore at the Cox, "Have a good trip, don't die, because if you die, I'll have to kill you" They havn't written a Wharf Rat, or Standing on the Moon, or Morning Dew, or China Doll yet, or even a Friend of The Devil... but, in reality, most of those songs were written with the help of poet Robert Hunter. But they were made great by the gravelly voice of Jerry Garcia. Still, I'd say, Moe will be interesting to see again in ten years or so. |
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