So, it’s a week or two late, but here’s the wrap-up for the Vibes.

• Got in no problem, and set up the Coleman in time to catch the last 1/2 of Dark Star on Thursday
• The Vibes officially “hit” everyone, when Bucky spit beer in my face in front of the beer tent during “The Music Never Stopped,” which DSO botched, btw…
• We made friends with a couple Vermonters camped next to us, which totally re-affirmed what the Vibes is all about - good people, good vibes, and great music.
• Phil Lesh tore the roof off the joint.  His new lineup is amazing, and they left no stone unturned in this set.  Check it out for yourself.
• Some other musical gems included the Mike Gordon Band, the Brew, Jackie Greene, Umphrey’s McGee and Sam Bush.
• The Coleman ended up getting trashed in a storm, and we ended up kicking it down to our new friend, Marty, from Vermont.  Coleman, RIP…
• Check out the pics as well!

Well, PK and I had a blast at the ASG. Not only did we get to see something truly special, but we actually were able to sneak down to some decent seats for most of the game (being that it ran 15 innings). I took some pictures as well, so feel free to check them out!

I have to say I was more upset that I thought I would be when I found out about the passing of Bobby Murcer.  I was driving home from Best Buy on Central Ave in Scarsdale, when I got a text alert on my phone.  His death really got me thinking about why he was so important to the Yankees.  Bobby Murcer never lived up to his status as the next Mickey Mantle.  But he did live up to his status a great Yankee on and off the field.  The man played the game the right way, and was loved and respected for that.  Murcer will be remembered the way Yankee fans will remember Don Mattingly and Paul O’Neill.   Not just because of what they did on the field, but what they also did off the field.

Rest in Peace, Bobby.  You’re going to be missed…

For the love of God, let’s get rid on IE6 once and for all!

There were rumors that went around that Stevie wouldn’t play this song live until he felt he mastered it. From a guitarist standpoint, that’s really the ultimate sign of respect.

So, got to see two nights of moe. at Governors Island and the Highline.  Both nights were amazing.  Here’s the setlists:

06/15/08 Governors Island, Governors Island, NY
doors at 4pm, moe. at 7pm all ages On Sale 3/31 Ferry begins running at 4pm
Set I: Tailspin, Darkness, Bring You Down, Tambourine, Rise¹, Happy Hour Hero¹
Set II: Head> Time Ed> Head, Four, Spaz Medicine, Brent Black> She> Brent Black
Encore: I Wanna Be Sedated

¹ w Kenny Brooks on sax(RatDog)

06/16/08 Highline Ballroom, New York, NY
doors at 7pm, moe. at 9pm 16+ On Sale 3/31 Tickets only available to those who purchase tickets for the 6/15 Governor’s Island show.
Set I: Shoot First¹, New York City¹, Can’t Seem To Find¹, Okayalright¹> Time Again¹
Set II: Water> Bearsong, Queen of Everything, Jazz Wank> Runaway Overlude> Mexico
Set III: Nebraska> Blue Jeans Pizza> Nebraska, Crab Eyes, The Pit> Big World> Moth
Encore: Threw It All Away

¹ entire first set was an acoustic set benefiting Headcount orginization 

Got to hang with Little G, Bishop, Hannah, Alex Noe, Rob G, and Alan Mock at the shows - which was great to have a nice, solid roster.  The second set at Gov’s Island was mind blowing - but the two sets at the Highline were insane.  Bish and I even made it to Red Rocks for post game in which we both had our shirts ripped off by the bartender and had our asses whipped with Bish’s belt.  Good times…

I got in late last night from Colorado, and managed to sleep walk to the office today from Westchester.  I’m telling you - I’m too old to do these whirlwind vacations, but it was all worth it.  The highlights include:

• A solid hang with Wil Sheppard and Bob Winterfield, at possibly the best bar I’ve ever been to
• Got to meet Johnny’s friends and roommates at his filthy dorm room
• Enjoyed another majestic drive through the Rocky Mountains
• Mini’s graduation did not run 4+ hours like Johnny’s from the year before
• Mini’s valedictorian speech!
• Overall solid time spent with the Johnny, Mini and Leah, as well as the Yurus Family
• 3 days of cousin Deepak
• Chipotle Fried Chicken
• 9-holes of golf at Lakota Canyon

Found this on youTube and had to share. This was my second show I saw. I remember the first set being rather weak, and even remember being online for water after the first set and looking at Camhi, in which we both made the face of “they better step it up next set.” And did they ever. YEM->Rotation Jam->Sixteen Candles.

Not only was this an amazing concert music wise, but the party in the lot before is what got me hooked on going to shows. Even met up with long lost friend Ryan Wilcox at the hotel afterward.

1: Poor Heart, Caravan, Cavern, Taste, Guelah Papyrus, Train Song, Rift, Free, The Squirming Coil, La Grange

2: David Bowie, A Day in the Life, Bathtub Gin, Lizards, You Enjoy Myself*-> Sixteen Candles**-> Vocal Jam, Harpua***-> Champagne Supernova#-> Harpua (1:27)

E: Rocky Top (0:02)

*With rotation jam. (First: Trey on drums, Fish on piano, Page on bass, and Mike on guitar. Then Fish switched to bass, Mike to piano, Page to guitar, and Trey continued on drums.) **Mike solo on piano. ***Story about everybody in town. Jimmy, Poster Nutbag, Harpua, etc., go to hell, where they all see the “Uber-Demon” (Tom Marshall). # Oasis cover, sung by Tom Marshall, the “Uber-Demon”.

I really can’t believe I’m 31 years old. It’s getting pretty comical as to how much I’ve aged compared to how much I’ve matured.

Well, wanted to share this birthday gem with everyone. This is courtesy of Jon Buchalter:

Since he cut his hair junior year he’s no longer crunchy
If I called him Francis he’d probably punch me
Because a puss he is not, as he proved once on lot
So for his birthday we will go to Hill Country.

Tonight, I’m headed out to the Jammys at MSG, to see Phish receive a lifetime achievement award, as well as a slew of other bands lined up to play.  I’ve never been to the Jammys before - although I tried to go a while a go when Bernie Williams was playing - but I’m curious about the format.  I wonder if we’re going to be spending more time watching the crew move equipment around, or if we’re actually going to see a decent amount of good, live music.

I’m also curious if all 4 members will be in the house.  Page McConnell is on the bill, but the thoughts of the four reuniting is pretty enticing…  Although, I recall, everytime I saw them in the past and expected them to do something, it never happened, which is pretty much what was so great about Phish to begin with.

Also, I stumbled upon this gem today - an archive of a lot of old Phish tour memorabilia.