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Jason Ricci & NB-NOLA show review
Jason Ricci & NB-NOLA show review
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toddlgreene
1142 posts
Apr 05, 2010
10:15 AM
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Jason and company played here in New Orleans at the historic Maple Leaf Bar on Saturday.
I got to talk with Jason very briefly when he was setting up for the show. He shared his suffering with the hives, money woes, the pressure put on him and the band to perform no matter what, etc. That's a rough life, just being on the road-sleeping wherever and whenever, attempting to eat healthy, etc., etc.
But, from the very first chord, all of this was left behind. Jason and the band(plus some special guests)tore the Maple Leaf up! He poured his whole being into this performance like I have never seen anyone do.
At one point, he sang an a capella version of Grinning In Your Face, quite possibly inspired by the run-ins with club owners, agents, etc. on the road. I had to leave a little ahead of the end of the show(I have little kids and I'm the Easter Bunny), but I reluctantly left, as Jason and the band were on such a natural high throughout this show, I really wanted to see how it ended. Even my wife, who rarely has much to say about the shows I play(except if she doesn't think I sound good sining a certain tune or I'm having a bad voice day-she's quick to share that stuff!), was totally blown away by this show. I think adversity is pulling the very best out of Jason. I just hope he's able to keep up and recover for his health's sake.
If he's coming anywhere near you anytime soon, get out and support him and the band-you will be richly rewarded in kind with a stellar show.
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Todd L Greene. V.P.
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Buddha
1544 posts
Apr 05, 2010
10:30 AM
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yeah, Jason's band is one of the best live bands you will ever see in your lifetime.
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"The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are." - Joseph Campbell
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toddlgreene
1143 posts
Apr 05, 2010
10:32 AM
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hey Buddha-I didn't see any bite marks on Weed's arms...you must have gone easy on him!
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Todd L Greene. V.P.
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Buddha
1545 posts
Apr 05, 2010
10:38 AM
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did you talk to him about it? Did you hear any of that chromatic shit?
Weed loved my dogs, he was so amazed at how sweet the dogs are when they are in "off" mode and then can be turned on with a word.
Todd was the perfect house guest. Not like Buzadero who any came to sleep, eat and drink but refused to get bit.
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"The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are." - Joseph Campbell
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toddlgreene
1144 posts
Apr 05, 2010
10:45 AM
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Nah, didn't get a chance to talk with him, just Jason, and very briefly...Weed did a few very wild solos-all over the neck of that bass. He's definitely a monster, and seems to have a very reserved demeanor.
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Todd L Greene. V.P.
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toddlgreene
1145 posts
Apr 05, 2010
10:48 AM
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I also didn't see a B-Rad. He may have had one, but I never saw it.
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Todd L Greene. V.P.
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