Jerry Garcia Band - 1980-02-29 - Hempstead, NY (SBD)

Jerry Garcia Band

1980-02-29

Late Show

Calderone Concert Hall

Hempstead Ny

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You

02. When I Paint My Masterpiece

03. Russian Lullaby

04. The Harder They Come

05. Tiger Rose *

06. Promontory Rider *

07. Dear Prudence

Encore

08. Midnight Moonlight

* With Robert Hunter

Jerry Garcia Band - 1980-02-29 - Hempstead, NY (SBD)

As February 1980 closed, and March 1980 began, the Jerry Garcia Band was in peak form. Their February 28 show from Kean College has been officially released on the album, After Midnight. The album takes its name from the legendary After Midnight > Eleanor Rigby > After Midnight jam that closed the first of the 2 shows the band played that night. I was at the early show at The Capitol Theatre in Passaic, NJ on March 1, 1980, which I posted on this blog last year. That concert found Garcia playing a superb mix of covers, solo material and Grateful Dead tunes, including a blistering version of Deal, perhaps the hottest rendition of that tune I’ve ever been privileged to hear. This post captures the band in between those 2 concerts, on February 29, 1980, 32 years ago today, during the late show at Calderone Concert Hall in Long Island. Jerry is joined for 2 songs, Tiger Rose and Promontory Rider, by his lyricist (and opening act), Robert Hunter. Download this one and well as the March 1 show, then go out and buy After Midnight, to own a trifecta of superb Garcia performances. By the way - check out the ticket stub on the back cover. Guess whoever printed it wasn't too familiar with how Mr. Garcia spelled his first name! And Rachel Sweet was replaced by Robert Hunter as the opening act, as I explained in this post.  By the way, while it may not seem immediately apparent, this show fits in with our folk rock and country western theme this month for several reasons.  First, Jerry, long before he was playing psychedelic rock, played in a folk/bluegrass band called the Wildwood Boys with David Nelson. Second,  Garcia and the Dead were know for covering a host of country Western tunes, including El Paso, Big River and Me and My Uncle.  Third, and finally, Garcia is joined by Robert Hunter, whose folk roots were detailed earlier this month!

March's Theme at So Many Roads

While we still have 2 more February shows for you tomorrow thanks to Leap Year, we want to take a minute to talk about our theme for March 2012  Our theme for March will be Special Guests. Our first posts on March 1 are perfect examples of that theme.  One features Simon & Garfunkel joining Neil Young for 2 songs, then  the 2nd has Neil returning the favor later the same day by sitting in with S&G during their set. We'll have lots more shows like that throughout the month!  

Enjoy the tunz!

Willie Nelson - 1975-02-26 - Fort Worth, TX (SBD)

Willie Nelson

1975-02-26

Panther Hall

Fort Worth, Texas

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

Early Show:

01. Whiskey River

02. Stay All Night

03. Well, Hello There

04. Crazy > Night Life

05. Bloody Mary Morning

06. Pine Top's Boogie Woogie

07. Up Against The Wall Redneck Mother

08. Me And Paul

09. Truck Drivin Man

10. Goin Fishin

11. Okie From Muskogee

12. Shotgun Willie

13. Mr. Record Man

14. Hello Walls

15. One Day At A Time

16. Touch Me

17. Medley

18. Song For You

19. Big Balls In Cowtown

20. Sad Songs And Waltzes

21. After The Fire Is Gone

22. Will The Circle Be Unbroken

Late Show:

01. Proud Mary

02. Pick Up The Tempo

03. Good Hearted Woman In Love With A Good Timin Man

04. The Last Letter

05. Half A Man

06. Remember Me

07. Bandera

08. Devil In A Sleeping Bag

09. Whiskey River

10. That's Where My House Lives

11. I Never Cared For You

12. Milk Cow Blues

13. Bubbles In My Beer

14. Stay All Night

15. When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder

16. Jambalaya

17. Rollin In My Sweet Baby's Arms

18. Don't Say Love or Nothin

19. Can I Sleep In Your Arms Tonight Lady

20. The Party's Over

21. What'd I Say

2.2 Mountain Dew

23. Pretty Paper

24. Will The Circle Be Unbroken

Willie Nelson - 1975-02-26 - Fort Worth, TX (SBD)

For this post, we fast forward 3 years to the day from our last entry to feature another country music legend, Willie Nelson. In 1975, after years with Atlantic records, Willie released his first album with Columbia, entitled Red Headed Stranger. The disc tells the tale of a fugitive on the run from the law after killing his wife and her lover. Despite Columbia's concerns about the album’s sparse musical arrangements (it featured just guitar, piano and drums), Red Headed Stranger certified multi-platinum, making Willie one of the most recognized artists in country music. His cover of Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain, released as a singe from album, became his first number one hit. This soundboard recording, from February 26, 1975, 37 years ago today, from Fort Worth, TX, captures Willie just before the release of Red Headed Stranger. The 2 shows from that night include several tunes from that disc, including Bandera, Remember Me, and Can I Sleep In Your Arms, though his soon to be chart topping single is absent from the set list. Even without Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain, these shows have plenty of classics, such as Whiskey River, Shotgun Willie, and Bloody Mary Morning, making them "must haves" for your collection.

Johnny Cash - 1972-02-26 - Amsterdam (FM)

Johnny Cash
1972-02-26
The Nieuvve RAI
Amsterdam, Holland
Fm Broadcast
256 kbps
Artwork Included

01. I Walk The Line intro > A Boy Named Sue
02. Ramblin' Around > Sunday Morning Coming Down
03. Man In Black
04. I Still Miss Someone
05. Five Feet High And Rising
06. Pickin' time > Detroit City
07. I Walk The Line
08. Jackson
09. If I Were A Carpenter
10. No Need To Worry
11. Will The Circle Be Unbroken > Daddy Sang Bass
12. Children Go Where I Send Thee
13. A Thing Called Love

Johnny Cash - 1972-02-26 - Amsterdam (FM)

In honor of what would have been Johnny Cash’s 80th birthday, and in keeping with our folk rock/country western theme for the month of February, today we post a show from 40 years ago, on February 28, 1972, featuring the Man in Black live in Amsterdam! This FM recording captures Cash on his 40th birthday, playing some of the biggest hits of his career, including I Walk The Line, A Boy Named Sue, Jackson, Sunday Morning Coming Down, and daddy Sang Bass, though Ring Of Fire is conspicuous by its absence. What I can’t figure out, however, is why this legendary singer who was born in the Arkansas and helped put Memphis Tennessee on the map was doing in The Netherlands on his 40th birthday! Whatever the reason, download this one and remember a man who is one of the few performers to be elected to both the Country Music Hall of Fame (in 1980), and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (in 1992).

Elvis Presley - 1971-02-23 - Las Vegas (SBD)

Elvis Presley

1971-02-23

Late Show

International Hotel

Las Vegas, Nevada,

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. 2001 Theme

02. That's All Right

03. I Got A Woman/By The Time I Get To Phoenix

04. Love Me Tender (Intro Only) > Love Me

05. Mystery Train > Tiger Man

06. Sweet Caroline

07. You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling

08. Polk Salad Annie

09. Something

10. Johnny B. Goode

11. How Great Thou Art

12. Don't Be Cruel

13. Heartbreak Hotel

14. Blue Suede Shoes

15. Bride Over Troubled Water

16. Little Sister> Get Back

17. Hound Dog

18. Suspicious Minds (Spliced with Jan 28 DS)

19. The Impossible Dream (Jan 28 DS)

Elvis Presley - 1971-02-23 - Las Vegas (SBD)

Another post that fits with our country western theme this month, as the King hailed from Memphis, and is often hailed as the inventor of rockabilly, blending country western music with rythm and blues.In 1971, as part of the 5 year deal his manager Tom Parker signed 2 years earlier, Elvis began his winter series of shows in Las Vegas at the International Hotel on January 26. He’d play 57 shows in the next 29 days, normally doing 2 performances a night, one at 8:15 pm, and one at 12 midnight. Often, after the 2nd show, he and his entourage would stay up all night partying. He had both a female and a male backing vocal group for these shows, the Sweet Inspirations and The Imperials, respectively. The shows also featured a 6 piece band and a symphony orchestra. His jumpsuits – 18 different ones were used in 1971 – and belts became more elaborate, setting the stage for adding capes to his ensemble later in the year. While he was sill in fine voice and could turn in performances as powerful as any in his career, the pomp and circumstance surrounding these shows made it clear that Elvis was beginning down the road that would lead to the end of his marriage a year later, and eventually his tragic death in 1977. This soundboard recording captures Elvis at the last show of the Vegas run, on February 23, 1971, 41 years ago today. Download this one to hear Elvis while he was still at the peak of his musical powers.

The Byrds – 1969-02-22 – Boston, MA (SBD)

The Byrds

1969-02-22

Boston Tea Party

Boston, MA

Soundboard Recording

192 kbps

Artwork Included

01. You Ain't Goin' Nowhere

02. He Was A Friend Of Mine

03. Old Blue

04. Long Black Veil

05. Goin' Back

06. Get Out Of My Life Woman

07. Ballad Of Easy Rider

08. Jesus Is Just Alright

09. Mr. Spaceman

10. This Wheel's On Fire

11. Lay Lady Lay

12. Time Between

13. My Back Pages >

14. Baby What You Want Me To Do?

15. Take A City Bride

16. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue

17. Way Beyond The Sun

18. Turn! Turn! Turn! >

19.. Mr. Tambourine Man >

20. I Shall Be Released

21. Drug Store Truck Drivin' Man

22. Nashville West

The Byrds – 1969-02-22 – Boston, MA (SBD)

In keeping with our theme this month, here's another from the The Byrds, a band influenced by the folk rock of Bob Dylan. New York had the Fillmore East; San Francisco, the Fillmore West; Philadelphia, the Electic Factory; and Boston, the Boston Tea Party. Taking its name from a major event in the American Revolution, this concert hall, which opened on January 20, 1967, showcased the psychedelic revolution taking place in rock music. The Boston Tea Party attracted bands such as The Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Pink Floyd, The Who, Santana and Led Zeppelin, just to name a few. The Byrds played the venue on February 22, 1969, 42 years ago today, featuring the relatively new line up of McGuinn, White, Parsons and York that had debuted late in 1968. (see the November 2 post for another concert by this line up). The band had just finished recording the album, Dr. Byrds and Mr. Hyde, which featured an unusual mix of country and psychedelic rock, hence the title of the disc. That album also featured McGuinn handling all the lead vocals. McGuinn, the leader and sole remaining original member of The Byrds felt that it would be too confusing for fans of  the band if the disc prominently featured the unfamiliar voices of the new members. As such, White, Parsons and York were relegated to backing vocal duties during the recording of the album. This soundboard recording of the Boston Tea Party show features several songs from Dr. Byrds and Mr. Hyde, including Nashville West, Drug Store Truck Driving Man, Old Blue, and This Wheel’s On Fire. Of course, the show also includes numerous Byrds classics, such as My Back Pages, Turn, Turn, Turn and Mr. Tambourine Man. Download this one for an interesting mix of the past, present and future of the Byrds!

Jimmy Buffett - 1974-02-19 - Sausalito, CA (FM)

Jimmy Buffett

1974-02-19

The Record Plant

Sausalito, CA

KSAN FM Broadcast

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Pre Show Babble / KSAN Introduction

02. Ringling Ringling

03. Come Monday

04. Pencil Thin Mustache

05. Peddler Not A Pusher

06. Railroad Lady

07. They Don't Dance Like Carmen No More

08. Migration

09. God's Own Drunk

10. Brahma Fear

11. Pirate Looks at Forty

12. Closing

Jimmy Buffett - 1974-02-19 - Sausalito, CA (FM)

Long before he was followed around by legions of Parrotheads, before he owned restaurant chains, before he brewed his own beer (Land Shark Lager), before he became a best selling author, before the numerous acting roles on TV and in the movies, Jimmy Buffett was a simple country western and folk singer. Yep, the perfect fit for our February theme! In fact his 3rd album, A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean, released in June 1973, went to number 43 on the country charts, but couldn’t crack the Billboard Top 200 album list. In February 1974, he released his 4th album, Living & Dying in 3/4 Time, which featured such tunes as Pencil Thin Mustache and God’s Own Drunk, which would be staples of his live performances for years to come. The album would be his first to make the Billboard charts, reaching #176. On February 19, 1974, 38 years ago today, Buffett played several tunes from that album, as well as some earlier songs, such as A Pirate Looks At Forty, at the Record Plant in Sausalito CA. Buffett’s performance was broadcast on KSAN-FM, one of the numerous “Live From The Plant” Sunday night shows that featured artists such as the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia, Peter Frampton, Bob Marley, The Marshall Tucker Band, Steely Dan, Linda Ronstadt and Fleetwood Mac. Download this one to catch Jimmy Buffet long before he was wasting away in Margaritaville.

Crosby, Stills. Nash & Young - 2000-02-18 - Hollywood, CA (SBD)

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

2000-02-18

VH1 Storytellers

Hollywood Studios

Hollywood, CA

February 18, 2000

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Helplessly Hoping

02. Our House

03. Only Love Can Break Your Heart

04. Guinevere

05. Long May You Run

06. Dream For Him

07. After The Gold Rush

08. Seen Enough

09. Teach Your Children

Crosby, Stills. Nash & Young - 2000-02-18 - Hollywood, CA (SBD)

Yet another post this month that fits with our folk rock theme. While CSNY can rock out with anyone, powered by the dueling guitars of Stephen Stills and Neil Young, their concerts always feature an acoustic set, which draws upon their folk rock roots. And those roots are evident in today's post!On January 24, 2000, Crosby, Stills Nash and Young launched their first tour together since 1974! To commemorate this historical event, the foursome took a brief break from playing 20,000 seat arenas to perform in a more intimate setting. On February 18, 2000, 12 years ago today, CSNY visited Hollywood Studios to film an episode of VH1 Storytellers, a program in which artists perform in front of a small audience, and recount stories about their music, writing experiences and memories. This soundboard recording captures that entire 9 song performance. Download this one to hear one of the first CSNY performances in over 25 years!

Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash – 1969-02-17 & 02-18 – Nashville (SBD)

Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash

1969-02-17 & 02-18

Columbia Studios

Nashville TN

Soundboard Recording

160 kbps

Artwork Included

01. One Too Many Mornings

02. Good Ol' Mountain Dew

03. I Still Miss Someone

04. Careless Love

05. Matchbox

06. That's Alright Mama

07. Big River

08. Girl From The North Country

09. I Walk The Line

10. You Are My Sunshine

11. Ring Of Fire

12. Guess Things Happen That Way

13. Just A Closer Walk With Thee

14. Blue Yodel #1

15. Blue Yodel #2

BONUS TRACKS

1969-02-13 & 02-14

Columbia Studios

Quadrophonic Mixes

01. Nashville Skyline Rag

02. I Threw It All Away

03. Peggy Day

04. Country Pie

05. Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You

Johnny Cash Show

1969-05-01

Ryman Auditorium

01. I Threw It All Away

02. Living The Blues

03. Girl From The North Country

Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash – 1969-02-17 & 02-18 – Nashville (SBD)

What better post for a month featuring folk and country western music then a meeting between two legends from those respective genres.  In February 1969, Bob Dylan went into the studio in Nashville to record his next studio album, which when released in April, would appropriately be titled, Nashville Skyline. The album marked a dramatic departure for Dylan, who up to this point was known for his groundbreaking, poetic folk/rock music. Nashville Skyline would be a country music album, and listeners would hear Dylan singing with a radically different voice, — a soft, affected country croon. On February 17 and 18, during the recording of Nashville Skyline, Johnny Cash, who was recording his own album in the studio next door, dropped in to join Dylan. While in the end only 1 song from their 2 days of collaboration – the incredible duet on Girl From North Country, one of my favorite tunes ever – made it onto Nashville Skyline, this was an historic meeting between 2 giants of the music world, which had significant future implications. Cash would wind up writing the liner notes for the album, for which he won a Grammy Award! Moreover, Dylan would appear on the first episode of The Johnny Cash Television show, playing 3 songs, including the aforementioned Girl From North Country. This soundboard captures every note of those historic studio sessions from 43 years ago today and tomorrow, as well as all 3 songs from the Johnny Cash show. This one is a must have!

Mission Accomplished - All Links Reposted

Great news -- as of 7 pm tonight, the last Bruce Springsteen link was re-posted, meaning that EVERY SINGLE SHOW ON THIS BLOG IS NOW BACK UP AND WORKING!

That's over 550 links that had been broken as a result of the Megaupload debacle which are now functioning once again!

Enjoy the music! Keep coming back every day as we continue to post new shows.

And if you ever come across a broken link, just leave a comment under the post and I'll try to re-post it in 48 to 72 hours.

Thanks for your support of this site!

Roger Miller - 1991-02-16 - Alexandria, VA (SBD)

Roger Miller

1991-02-16

The Birchmere

Alexandria, Virginia

Soundboard Recording

192 kbps

Artwork Included

01. You Don't Want My Love

02. England Swings

03. Tall Tall Trees

04. Billy Bayou

05. Dang Me

06. You Can't Roller Skate In A Buffalo Herd

07. Husbands And Wives

08. Chug A Lug Chug A Lug

09. King Of The Road

10. Broken Heart

11. Robin Hood Theme

12. Look Out For Me Muddy River

13. River In The Rain

14. Maybe Leaving Nots The Way To Go

15. How About A Hand For The Hog

16. World's Apart {Fragment~Tape Flip}

17. Been A Long Time Leaving

18. Kansas City Star

19. The Last Word In Lonesome Is Me

20. If You Want To Be My Number One

21. Old Friends

22. God Didn't Make Little Green Apples

23. Walking In The Sunshine

Roger Miller - 1991-02-16 - Alexandria, VA (SBD)

Our second country western post of February features the legendary Roger Miller. His official website describes Miller as a “songwriter, singer, guitarist, fiddler, drummer, TV star, humorist, honky-tonk man, Broadway composer, and perhaps above all else, an awesome wit.” That description is far from an overstatement. Miller wrote and recorded countless number one singles, such as the legendary tune, King of The Road. He hosted his own TV show. He wrote the music for the Broadway play, Big River, for which he won a Tony award for best score in 1986. He even acted in that play, portraying Huck Finn's father Pap for three months after the exit of actor John Goodman. Miller continued to perform right up until his death in 1992 from lung cancer. This soundboard recording captures him during his final tour, on February 16, 1991, 21 years ago today, in Alexandria VA. Another legend whose music needs to be in every rock fan’s collection.

Merle Haggard - 1981-02-13 - Nashville, TN (FM)

Merle Haggard 

& the Strangers

1981-02-13

Opryland

Nashville, TN

FM Broadcast

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Misery And Gin

02. Honky Tonk Night Time Man > Old Man From The Mountain

03. Holding Things Together

04. Ramblin Fever

05. Every Fool Has A Rainbow

06. Daddy Frank (The Guitar Man)

07. Things Arn't Funny Anymore

08. Swinging Doors > All My Friends Are Gonna Be Strangers

09. Heaven Was A Drink Of Wine

10. Silver Wings

11. Today I Started Loving You Again

12. Mamas Hungry Eyes

13. Mama Tried

14. You'll Always Be Special To Me

15. Footlights

16. The Queen Of My Heart

17. Tulare Dust > The Way I Am

18. Okie

19. San Antonio Rose

20. Stay Here And Drink

Merle Haggard - 1981-02-13 - Nashville, TN (FM)

Here’s our first of several country western posts that we’ll have for you this month at So Many Roads. This soundboard recording captures Merle Haggard on February 13, 1981, 31 years ago today, the same year he published his autobiography, Sing Me Back Home. At that point, at age 44, enough had transpired in his life for a man twice his age. After an early life of crime, Haggard became one of the leading lights of country music, with over 30 number one hits. He helped develop the “Bakersfield Sound”, a harder edged genre of country that as a reaction against the slickly produced, string orchestra-laden Nashville sound, which was becoming popular in the late 1950s. Haggard was later associated with the outlaw country movement, along with such legends as Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson. His songs, such as Sing Me back Home and Mama Tried, were covered by such rock legends as the Grateful Dead, Joan Baez and The Everly Brothers. Twenty years after he published his autobiography, Haggard continues to record and tour. In 2010, he was recognized for his lifetime of musical contributions at the annual Kennedy Center Honors ceremony. Merle’s a living legend, and no music collection would be complete without one of his live performances.

Re-posted Links as of February 12

We just updated our re-posted links page as of 2:00 pm on Sunday, February 12. This was a massive update as we re-posted links for all shows from Jerry Garcia, Led Zeppelin, Neil Young, Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, The Who and U2. We also re-posted Live Aid, Monterey Pop and Woodstock, as well as 2 shows from the Grateful Dead. Go HERE to check out all the links that we have re-posted over the last few weeks.

We have now re-posted over 450 shows. In fact, all we have left to do are about 75 links, which represent assorted shows from Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Eric Clapton and the Grateful Dead. We hope to have all of those back up by February 20

Remember, we'll also post the date and time of the most recent update to the re-posted links in the scrolling text in the Coming Attractions & Announcements section right below our home page picture, as well as in the widget box at the top of the right hand column.

Enjoy all the re-posted shows, as well as the new ones we are adding each day here at So Many Roads. Remember, If there's a show you really want reposted, just leave a comment under the post and I'll try to re-post it in 48 to 72 hours.

The Byrds - 1978-02-09 - San Francisco, CA (SBD)

The Byrds

McGuinn, Clark, Hillman & Crosby

1978-02-09

The Boarding House

San Francisco, CA

February 9, 1978

Soundboard Recording

320 Kbps

Artwork Included

Gene Clark

01. Release Me Girl

02. Silver Raven

Chris Hillman & Kim O'Kelley

03. Bound To Fall

04. It Doesn't Matter

Roger McGuinn

05. Ballad Of Easy Rider

06. Jolly Roger

McGuinn, Clark & Hillman

07. Chestnut Mare

08. Crazy Ladies

09. Train Leaves Here This Morning

McGuinn, Clark, Hillman & Crosby

10. Mr. Tambourine Man

11. You Ain't Going Nowhere

12. Turn! Turn! Turn!

13. Knockin' On Heavens Door

14. Bye Bye Baby

15. So You Want To Be A Rock'n'Roll Star

16. Eight Miles High

17. Feel A Whole Lot Better

The Byrds - 1978-02-09 - San Francisco, CA (SBD)

Another post that fits with our folk/country western theme for February! Back in December, we posted 2 shows from 1977 where David Crosby joined his former band mates in the Byrds, Roger McGuinn, and Gene Clark, for the first time in a decade. Today, we post another Crosby guest appearance from February 9, 1978, 34 years ago today, at a show featuring McGuinn, Clark and yet another former Byrd, Chris Hillman. This show would be the last time the 4 would perform together until their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991. For McGuinn, Clark and Hillman, however, it was just the start of a new chapter in the musical careers. The trio would continue to tour together for the next 2 years, and even produced two albums of new material. This soundboard recording captures that historic February 1978 performance in its entirety and is a must have for your collection.  By the way - this how is often listed as February 2 or February 8, but the book "Crosby, Stills, Nash and Sometimes Young" and  the site Wolfgang's Vault both list February 9 as the correct  date.

Robert Hunter - 1980-02-07- Asbury Park (SBD)

Robert Hunter

1980-02-07

Fast Lane

Asbury Park, NJ

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

1st Set:

01. The Eleven >

St. Stephen >

02. Truckin'

03. Independence Day >

04. Sugaree

05. Cruel White Water

06. Brown Eyed Women

07. Alabama Getaway >

08. Althea >

09. Alabama Getaway >

10. Deal

11. One Thing to Try

12. Alligator >

13. Mr. Charlie >

14. Easy Wind

15. Grinnin' In Your Face

2nd Set:

01. Cumberland Blues

02. Till The Morning Comes

03. Keys To The Rain

04. Standing At Your Door

05. Casey Jones

06. Tales Of The Great Rum Runners

07. Tiger Rose >

08. Reuben & Cherise

09. Book Of Daniel

10. Crooked Judge

11. Doin' That Rag

12. Sunshine Daydream >

13. Scarlet Begonias >

14. Sunshine Daydream >

15. Stella Blue >

16. Sunshine Daydream >

17. Scarlet Begonias

18. Boys in the Barroom >

19. Friend of the Devil

20. Long John Silver Suite

21. Ripple

Robert Hunter - 1980-02-07- Asbury Park (SBD)

Robert Hunter, who wrote or co-wrote many of the Grateful Dead's best known tunes (Uncle John's Band, Truckin, Friend Of The Devil and Dark Star, just to name a few), started his association with Jerry Garcia in the early 1960's, when the two played together in a folk/blue grass bands. That makes this another post that fits in perfectly with or folk.country western theme this month. In addition to writing with Garcia, Hunter also penned numerous tunes for his own albums.  In the 70's and 80's, Jerry Garcia Band shows often featured Hunter as the lead-in act.  In fact, the first 2 times I saw Jerry, March 17, 1978 and March 1, 1980, his song writing partner opened for him.  This excellent soundboard recording is from just 3 weeks prior to that 1980 show, on  February 7, 1980, 32 years ago today, from the legendary Fast Lane in Asbury Park. Download this one and listen to Hunter's take on his songs that the Dead made famous.

James Taylor - 1970-02-07 - Syracuse, NY (SBD)

James Taylor
1970-02-07
The Jabberwocky
Syracuse, NY
Soundboard Recording
192 kbps
Artwork Included

1st Set:
01. Intro
02. Country Road
03. Steamroller Blues
04. Pretty Boy Floyd
05. Sunny Skies
06. Sunshine, Sunshine
07. Sweet Baby James
08. Duncan & Brady
09. Carolina In My Mind
10. Dixie
11. Blossom intro
12. Blossom
13. Something's Wrong
14. Anywhere Like Heaven intro
15. Anywhere Like Heaven (most of song cut)

2nd Set:
01. Brighten Your Night With My Day
02. Hushabye
03. Coca Cola Ray Charles
04. Knockin' Round The Zoo
05. Snuff Commercial
06. Circle Round The Sun
07. Rainy Day Man
08. Something In The Way She Moves
09. Satisfied Mind
10. Yesterday
11. Hallelujah I Love You So
12. Carolina In My Mind
13. Diamonds In The Rough
14. Sweet Baby James

James Taylor - 1970-02-07 - Syracuse, NY (SBD)

Here’s another post in keeping with our folk/country music theme this month. In late summer 1969, James Taylor broke his hands and feet in a motorcycle accident on Martha's Vineyard. The injuries, however, did not stop him from writing songs. In fact, the tunes he penned that fall would comprise his breakthrough album, the landmark disc entitled Sweet Bay James. Released in February 1970, Sweet Baby James would rise to #3 on the Billboard charts. So would the single from the disc, Fire and Rain, a song about Taylor's experience in psychiatric institutions and the suicide of his friend, Suzanne Schnerr. Sweet Baby James received a Grammy nomination for Album of The Year, and has been ranked by Rolling Stone as one of the 500 Greatest Rock Albums of All Time, clocking in at #103 on that list. This soundboard recording captures James Taylor in concert in Syracuse on February 7, 1970, 42 years ago today, just about the time when Sweet Baby James was released. The intimate setting for this show, the unique song choice and historical significance of the timing of this concert, makes this one a must have for your collection.

Sheryl Crow – 2008-02-06 – Irving Plaza, NY (SBD)

Sheryl Crow

 2008-02-06

Fillmore At Irving Plaza

New York, NY

Soundboard Recording

192 kbps

Artwork Included

01. God Bless This Mess

02. Shine Over Babylon

03. My Favorite Mistake

04. Gasoline

05. Gimme Shelter

06. Strong Enough

07. If It Makes You Happy

08. Everyday Is A Winding Road

09. Soak Up The Sun

10. All I Wanna Do

11. Outro

Sheryl Crow – 2008-02-06 – Irving Plaza, NY (SBD)

Another post that fits with our folk/country western theme this month. On February 5, 2008, Sheryl Crow released Detours, her 6th studio album, which marked a return to her folk roots. The album title was symbolic of the past few years of her life, which had been filled with unexpected events -- a bout with breast cancer, a breakup with longtime boyfriend Lance Armstrong and the adoption of a baby boy, Wyatt. Crow described the first single from the album, Shine Over Babylon, a folk rock anthem,  as "in every way a desperate cry for understanding. Perhaps it is even a battle song in the face of fear." That description is hardly surprising given all that had transpired in her life. Just prior to the album’s release, she embarked on a publicity tour, beginning with an appearance on the Today show on February 1, an Internet concert on February 2 and then stints on the David Letterman Show, The View and Late Night With Conan O’Brien on February 4 and 5. Then, on February 6, 2008, 4 years ago today, she played her first concert featuring songs from the new album at Irving Plaza in New York City. This soundboard recording captures 10 songs from that show, including 3 tracks from the new album – God Bless This Mess, Shine Over Babylon, and Gasoline, the last of which is paired with a cover of the Stone’s Gimme Shelter! 

Jorma Kaukonen - 1978-02-04 - San Francisco (SBD)

Jorma Kaukonen

1978-02-04

Old Waldorf

San Francisco CA

Soundboard Recording

160 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Come Back Baby

02. Trial By Fire

03. Another Man Done Gone #1

04. Watch The North Wind Rise

05. Police Dog Blues #1

06. Let Us Get Together

07. Sea Child

08. Another Man Done Gone #2

09. Genesis

10. Water Song

11. Whinin' Boy Blues

12. Police Dog Blues #2

13. Killing Time In The Crystal City

Encore

14. Mann's Fate

Jorma Kaukonen - 1978-02-04 - San Francisco (SBD)

Once folks knew I was into the Grateful Dead, they swore I had to see Hot Tuna (and former Jefferson Airplane) guitarist Jorma Kaukonen. So, my buddies and I made a trip to Asbury Park, NJ on July 14, 1979 to see Jorma play electric. To put it mildly, I just wasn't all that impressed. What I didn't find out until years later was that I should have tried to see Jorma play acoustic. Songs such as Hesitation Blues, Genesis, and Watch The North Wind Rise showcase Jorma's unique voice and guitar skills when played acoustically.  Those attributes reflect his folk rock and blues roots, making this post a perfect fit for this month;s folk rock theme.  roots, Unfortunately, I never have gotten a chance to catch Jorma (or Hot Tuna) do an acoustic show. This soundboard recording, however, from February 4, 1978, 34 years ago today, will give you a excellent feel for Jorma's prowess on acoustic guitar.

Jim Croce - 1973-02-02 - Palantine, IL (SBD)

Jim Croce

1973-02-02

Harper College

Palatine, Illinois

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Careful Man

02. Operator

03. Box #10

04. A Good Time Man Like Me Ain't Got No Business

05. It Doesn't Have To Be That Way

06. Next Time This Time

07. Speedball Tucker

08. I've Been Framed

09. Roller Derby Queen

10. New York's Not My Home

11. One Less Set Of Footsteps

12. Ball Of Kerrymuir

13. You Don't Mess Around With Jim

Jim Croce - 1973-02-02 - Palantine, IL (SBD)

Our first post in February is also our first one at So Many Roads featuring folk rock legend Jim Croce, making it a perfect fit with our folk/country western theme this month. In April 1972, Jim Croce released his first solo album on ABC records, entitled You Don’t Mess Around With Jim. Featuring tracks such as New York’s Not My Home, Photographs and Memories, Operator and Time in A Bottle, the album showcased Croce’s songwriting talent and unique folk rock style. The title track, telling the tale of tough guy Big Jim Walker, features the memorable lyrics, "You don't tug on Superman's cape/You don't spit into the wind/You don't pull the mask off the ol' Lone Ranger/And you don't mess around with Jim.” The song rose to number 8 on the Billboard charts, putting Jim Croce on the musical map. Croce’s next album, Life and Times, would be released a year later, in July 1973, and would feature another song with a legendary character, the only and only Bad Bad Leroy Brown. That tune would go to #1 on the charts, and the future appeared to be unlimited for Croce. Tragically, just 2 months later, on September 20, 1973, the music world lost Jim Croce in a plane crash. In the wake of his death, his third album, I’ve Got A Name, which he completed just a week before his death would reach the number 2 position on the charts. In addition, the single Time in A Bottle, from his first album, was re-released, and became just the 3rd posthumous chart-topping song of the rock era following Otis Redding's (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay and Janis Joplin's recording of Me and Bobby McGee. This soundboard recording captures Croce on February 2, 1973, 39 years ago today, right between the release of his first 2 albums. Download this one and take a moment to remember a great singer songwriter who was taken from us way too soon.

February's Theme at So Many Roads

As we mentioned in an earlier post, our goal at So Many Roads for 2012 is to have a theme for each month. In January, we had concerts from the 1970s & 1980s. In February, we'll be focusing on Folk and Country Western Music! So, you'll see posts from artists such as James Taylor, Merle Haggard, The Byrds Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Roger Miller, and Elvis Presley, just to name a few. In keeping with that theme, we will kick off the month tomorrow with our first ever post from the late great Jim Croce!

Enjoy the tunz!