Allman Brothers Band – 1973-12-31 – San Francisco (SBD)

Allman Brothers Band

with Special Guests

1973-12-31

Cow Palace

Daly City, CA

Soundboard Recording

192 kbps

Artwork Included

CD 1:

1st Set

01. Wasted Words

02. Done Somebody Wrong

03. One Way Out

04. Stormy Monday

05. Midnight Rider

06. Blue Sky

07. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed

2nd Set: (Happy New Year)

08. Statesboro Blues

CD 2:

2nd Set (continued)

01. Southbound

02. Come & Go Blues

03. Ramblin' Man

04. Trouble No More

05. Jessica

06. Les Brers in A Minor >

07. Drums >

08. Les Brers in A Minor

CD 3:

2nd Set (continued)

Jerry Garcia, Bill Kreutzman & Boz Scaggs join in for remainder of the show

01. Whipping Post

02. Linda Lou > Mary Lou

03. Hideaway > You Upset Me

04. Bo Didley > Mountain Jam > Bo Didley

Disc 4

2nd Set (continued)

01. Save My Life

02. Blues Jam

3rd Set:

03. You Don't Love Me

04. Will the Circle Be Unbroken >

05. Mountain Jam

Allman Brothers Band – 1973-12-31 – San Francisco (SBD)

Here’s our 2nd New Year’s Eve post, the main event from the Cow Palace in San Francisco on December 31, 1973, 37 years ago today. This one features the legendary Allman Brothers Band. As you know from earlier posts, the Allmans and the Grateful Dead toured together throughout 1973, including the 2 monumental shows at RFK Stadium in June and the historic concert at Watkins Glen in August. As the year came to a close, the connection between the 2 bands continued, with the Allmans stepping in to play in the Dead’s traditional New Year’s Eve spot in San Francisco.  Of course, the Dead didn’t leave their musical brothers all by themselves. In the middle of set two, Jerry Garcia and Bill Kreutzman of the Dead, along with Boz Scaggs, hit the stage to join the Allmans for an incendiary version of Whipping Post. The 3 stayed for the rest of the show, with Garcia and Dicky Betts trading solos and driving each other to new heights. The 3 drummers, Kreutzman along with Butch Trucks and Jaimoe Johanson, laid down a thunderous rhythm that kept propelling the music forward. This is simply an exceptional performance and as good as any of the 1973 Allman/Dead combinations. Download this soundboard, turn it up loud, and ring in 2011 in style. Happy New Year!

Marshall Tucker Band - 1973-12-31 – San Francisco, CA (SBD)

Marshall Tucker Band

1973-12-31

Cow Palace

Daly City, CA

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Hillbilly Band

02. Another Cruel Love Passing Me By

03. Take The Highway

04. Can't You See*

05. A New Life

06. Ramblin' On My Mind

07. Every Day I Have The Blues*

08. 24 Hours @ A Time*

*w/Toy Caldwell on Vocals

Marshall Tucker Band - 1973-12-31 – San Francisco, CA (SBD)

To close out 2010, we have 2 posts for you, both from the Cow Palace in San Francisco from December 31, 1973, 37 years ago this day. This post features the opening act that New Year’s Eve, The Marshall Tucker Band. The band had released their self titled debut album in April 1973, part of the growing Southern Rock movement that was gaining popularity at the time. The album featured 8 songs, all written by Toy Caldwell, including Can’t You See, which would become a staple of FM radio play. The disc was recorded at Capricorn Studios in Macon, Georgia, where the Allman Brothers also recorded. Given they shared the same studio, its only fitting that the Marshall Tucker Band served as the Allmans' lead-in on New Year's Eve 1973. Download this soundboard, then come back later today for the main set from Allman Brothers and some very special guests.

John Lennon - Imagine

December 8, 1980 - it's hard to believe it was 30 years ago today that John Lennon was taken from us. I'll never forget how I heard the news. I was a senior at Princeton, working for the school newspaper. We were up late, putting the finishing touches on our semi-annual Arts & Entertainment issue. The lead story was a review of Lennon's Double Fantasy, his first album in over 5 years. We were just about to go to press when over the AP news wire came a special report -- John Lennon had been shot and killed. The world mourned John Lennon, and so did we, though we were able to work through our grief by turning our special issue into a celebration of his life. Tale a minute today to remember John. All we are saying is give peace a chance!

Anniversary Month Thanks At So Many Roads

To close our first anniversary month here at So Many Roads, I want to share some of the great thank you posts I’ve received in the last few weeks. I’ve shared some of these type of posts in the past (go here and here) and will continue to do so from time to time because these comments really help keep me going. As I’ve said on several occasions, this blog takes a lot more work than I ever thought it would and there are days when I wonder if I should keep it up. Then someone sends a thank you, and this whole endeavor seems worthwhile once again! My thanks to each and every one of you who have taken a moment to leave a comment! I really appreciate it. Looking forward to year #2 here at So Many Roads To Ease My Soul!

Anonymous said...
You have an astonishing blog! Really a very good taste and a complete selection of Rock artists.

iggy said...
Your kindness and generosity have made 2010 an exceptional year for music appreciation and enjoyment at my house. You run a top quality operation, and that shows in all you do here. Thanks so much and all the best to you.

Canadian rocker said...
I never get get a bad show from you-everything is FIRST class!!

Paul said...
Congrats and thanks for a fine year. Not only is the music top notch, but your write ups are always enjoyable. Keep up the great work!!!

arc said...
Well done and congratulations Speedy, for providing a fine and vast selection of elixirs for the ears.

Alex said...
Happy 1st anniversary Speedy! Keep up the good work, and Thank you :)

Jordan said...
Best of luck for your 2nd year, Speedy! This is a super-fine site.

staffie said...
Happy anniversary SMRTEMS 1 year old today! The first of many more I'm sure....
Great job speedy, long may you continue!

scousemike said...
Have a great 1st anniversary speedy & all the very best for the next 12 months. Your a great guy to know!

kath said...
Happy anniversary!! Love your blog. Your hard work is much appreciated!

Anonymous said...
I read your stories and soon I'm interested even though the artist is not really one of my favorites. I want to say thank you for all this beautiful music and the way you tell the stories of it. Please continue, it's a great pleasure to visit it day after day.

Anonymous said...
A very happy first birthday. A lot of people derive a great deal of pleasure from all your hard and diligent work you do on your site.

Ken said...
Love your site, check it often. Thanks for what you do!

Anonymous said...
Happy birthday to your fantastic blog. Clever presentation of the shows with "xx years from today". You make happy a lot of people around this small planet so the best to you.

James said...
Thanks Speedy. This is my favorite bootleg blog. the shows are great and I especially like your descriptions. Some blogs don't do this so you have no idea what you're getting.

AvgJoe50 said....
A belated Happy Anniversary Thank You! Over the past year I have watched your blog grow into one of the best. The music you post is terrific, but I especially appreciate the time spent adding your personal notes. Makes it feel more personal, I would have loved to have attended some of these concerts with you.

Normski said...
Congrats Speedy, on a splendid site, and on your dedication.

Tunz Master said...
You are the one & only SPEEDSTER-ROO! happy anniversary

LakerCrazy said...
Brother Speedy....Like A Great Bottle Of Vino....Your Blog Just Keeps Getting Better And Better!...Thanks For Your Friendship....And May You Have Continued Success...

More Hidden Gems At So Many Roads

I received such positive feedback for my first "Hidden Gems" post, I decided to sneak one more in before our Anniversary Month ended. Check out these 5 shows for some excellent, but somewhat overlooked, music!

Jimmy Buffett - 2008-04-29 - Charlotte: All of Jimmy's classics, plus great covers of Scarlet Begonias (when Dead Heads meet Parrot Heads), Brown Eyed Girl, Southern Cross, While My Guitar Gently Weeps and Rainy Day Women #12 and 35.

The Who - 1996-07-18 - Madison Square Garden: Quadrophenia, in its entirety for the first time in over 20 years!

Dave Edmunds - 1990-04-07 - San Francisco: Dave Edmunds, with help from Kim Wilson (of the Fabulous Thunderbirds), Graham Parker, Steve Cropper and Dion make up the Rock 'N' Roll Revue.

Sheryl Crow - 1999-05-06 - Camden NJ: Ms. Crow plays all her hits, as well as stand out covers of George Harrison's What Is Life, Bob Dylan's Mississippi and Dobie Gray's Drift Away!

Crossroads Festival - 2007-07-28 - Bridgeview IL: EC hosts an all star guitar celebration, with help from folks like Jeff Beck, Willie Nelson, Buddy Guy, BB King, Albert Lee and Robbie Robertson, just to name an few. And he and Steve Winwood team up for a Blind Faith reunion!

Jerry Garcia Band - 1988-11-26 - Los Angeles, CA (SBD)

Jerry Garcia Band

1988-11-26

Wiltern Theatre

Los Angeles, CA

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

1st Set:

01. Cats Under The Stars

02. Forever Young

03. Someday Baby

04. Mississippi Moon

05. Dear Prudence

06. And It Stoned Me

07. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)

2nd Set:

08. Harder They Come

09. Waiting For A Miracle

10. Evangeline

11. Don't Let Go

12. My Sisters And Brothers

13. That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day)

14. Tangled Up In Blue

Jerry Garcia Band - 1988-11-26 - Los Angeles, CA (SBD)

Whereas in prior years, the Jerry Garcia Band would play anywhere from 50 to 80 shows a year, beginning in 1988, they would reduce their workload to somewhere between 20 and 40 shows annually.  Each individual show, however, was now longer, with 2 sets becoming standard, unlike when I had seen the band in 1978, 1980 and 1984 and they performed only 1 set.   This soundboard, from November 11, 1988, 22 years ago today,  at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, is a great example of the later era of the band.   Jerry plays a classic mix of his own tunes along with coves of songs from The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Jimmy Cliff, James Taylor, and Bruce Cockburn, just to name a few.  Download this one to hear how Garcia interprets the music of each of these rock legends!

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Hidden Gems At So Many Roads

Earlier this month, as part of our 1st anniversary celebration, we posted a list of the 25 most downloaded shows on this blog.  Well, today, we present a a slightly different list.  These are hidden gems, shows that may not be as popular as some others but which feature exceptional playing, historic moments and/or amazing sound quality.  If you haven't grabbed these yet, you should definitely need to check them out!

01) Grateful Dead - 1987-09-18 - Madison Square Garden, NY:  Best Grateful Dead concert I ever had the pleasure to attend.  An incredible 2nd set.  One of the Dead's best moments of the 1980s.

02) Eric Clapton - 1987-04-27 - Madison Square Garden, NY:  I was front row, behind the stage for this one, and EC made several visits to play to those of us in the cheap seats.  The whole show is amazing and the Badge into Let It Rain segue is as good as it gets.

03) Paul McCartney - 1993-06-15 - Charlotte, NC:  One of the best sounding boots I've ever heard.  Sir Paul really begins to embrace his Beatle heritage on this tour.

04) Pink Floyd - 1977-07-02 - Madison Square Garden, NY: The playing is excellent, and loud, as the band cranked up the amps to drown out fireworks erupting inside the building.  Waters snaps at the audience on several occasions, and the groundwork is laid for The Wall.

05) Elton John - 1977-05-07 - Rainbow Theatre: Elton, playing solo acoustic, with just a little help from Ray Cooper.  Great sound and a must have for any collector.

06) Creedence Clearwater Revival - 1971-07-04 - Fillmore West:  CCR closes the legendary Fillmore West on Independence Day in 1971.  Need I say more?

07) Grateful Dead - 1973-06-10 - RFK Stadium, Washington DC:  After the Dead play 2 incredible sets, they are joined by the Allmans for a 3rd set jam of epic proportions.

08) Neil Young - 1974-05-16 - Bottom Line, NY:  Neil does a surprise set after Ry Cooder finishes his performance! 

09) U2 - 2001-10-25 - Madison Square Garden, NY: Just weeks after 9-11. No words could describe the emotions that we all felt when the names of all the victims of that day scrolled on the video screens as U2 sang "One".

10) John Hiatt – 1988-10-07 – Bottom Line, NY:  John Hiatt is one of rock's most  under rated singers and song writers.  If you're not familiar with his work, down load this show to see what you've been missing.

11) Marshall Crenshaw - 1982-05-15 - Capitol Theatre, NJ:  If Hiatt is under rated, then Marshall Crenshaw is, unfortunately, an afterthought.  Not to famed rock critic Robert Christgau, however, who deemed Crenshaw's first 2 albums as perfect!  Download this show (or the 1983-06-27 one) and see why.

12) CSNY - 1974-09-08 - Westbury, LI:  This is the last show of CSNY's chaotic 1974 US tour, a 33 song marathon.  The band would not tour again for over 25 years after this one!

13) Grateful Dead - 1977-05-09 - Buffalo:  This is the night after the historic Barton Hall show, which fans say was the best Dead show ever.  The Dead's tape archivist, however, thinks that this show from Buffalo may have been better!

14) Traffic - 1970-10-16 - Portchester:  This one captures the rebirth of Traffic in 1970, just as the reformed band releases John Barleycorn Must Die.

15) The Byrds - 1968-05-02 - Piper Club:  A rare recording of The Byrds with Gram Parsons. 

16) Santana - 1971-03-23 - Los Angeles:  Classic Santana, with Neil Schon and Greg Rolle, as well as special guest Jose Feliciano.

17) Jerry Garcia Band - 1978-03-19 - Pittsburgh:  A great show to understand the differences between Jerry's solo work and his performances with the Dead.

18) Billy Joel - 1997-05-06 - CW Post:  Billy on his home turf in Long Island, before all the hype of The Stranger album!

19) Bruce Hornsby - 1993-11-20 - Cleveland: In 1993, Bruce Hornsby began to stretch his musical sound -- adding new songs with a jazzier feel to his repertoire, incorporating tunes from his stint with the Grateful Dead into his set list, and re-inventing some of his classics.

20) Steely Dan - 2003-10-01 - Los Angeles:  Always known for their studio work, this bootleg demonstrates just how good they are live!

I could have easily listed twice as many shows, but these 20 will get you started on exploring a host of music here on So Many Roads.  Enjoy!