Sewing Up the Modern Scar

"I came here to witness sorcery"

-Evan, 4/12/2014

It recently occurred to me that I am rarely critical of GM shows. I wouldn't dispute the argument that I am a bit of a GM fluffer. That being said, the band's debut at Stella Blues was relatively flawless.  I'm keeping tonight's "Burn" video in my back pocket until years end, but check out some other highlights below.

4/12/2014

Stella Blues, New Haven, CT

Shame>

Demon a Theory

Cry

Better Than Before

Third Personality>

Burn

Irene>

Everything's Fine

Somehow>

Holy Ghost

Easy Tiger

Show Notes
Opened for Electric Sorcery. No bass fires were reported at this show.

Teen Angst

Those were my best "Burn" lights ever.

-Cruess, 3/29/2014

What the world needs now is another rock band like I need a hole in my head. These guys are definitely an exception to the rule. Links below for some ferocious playing in "Burn", "Baba" and "Everything's Fine".

3/29/2014

Arch Street Tavern, Hartford, CT

Set 1

Cry

Pity with a Vengeance

Camera (1)

Dig a pony>

Burn

Against me

Wave> (2)

Baba(3)

Everything's fine>

Frankenstein (2)

Set 2

Shame>

Midnight rider> (4)

Shame>

Can't go for that > (5)

Irene>

Will of the Working man

Teen angst (What the World Needs Now)*

The Impression

Whipping Post

Show Notes
*first time played
(1) Dedicated to Darren
(2) Contained "On the Run" tease
(3) Contained ending section to "Can't You Hear Me Knocking?" (Rolling Stones)
(4) Bill on lead vocals
(5) Jim on lead vocals

"Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)" (Cracker) was debuted. No bass fires were reported at this show.

Ghosts of California

#playthefuckingintro

-BC, 3/22/2014

Saturday night brought GM back to home turf for more of the the family style jams we've grown to know and love. Playing for a packed house of friends and loved ones, the band treated the crowd to some top notch playing in my personal faves "Everything's Fine" and "Althea"(vids below).  The main event included the highly anticipated debut of CAPRICORN, the Allman Brothers tribute consisting of all GM and Almost Ancient members. Video highlights from that set are forthcoming.
Can't say enough how much I appreciate sharing experiences like these with close friends and fam; I hope I'm not alone there. My immense gratitude for helping create memories better than sunshine, better than moonshine, and damn sure better than rain.

 3/22/2014

The Shamrock, Waterbury, CT

Demon Theory

Easy Tiger

Everything's Fine

Wave to the Future

Althea

Somehow>

Burn

Show Notes
Shared bill with Almost Ancient and Capricorn. No bass fires were reported at this show.

RJO

Nog Changes

Playing the first of three consecutive Saturday shows this month, last night brought GM to Parkside Lounge in NYC, the self proclaimed "champagne of dive bars". Playing an abbreviated set and using house gear doesn't always make for the smoothest experience, but we're just fine with imperfections around here. I'm off to BRYAC tonight to check out Uncle Sonny and Duck Helmet and next week takes us back home to Waterbury for the Allman Bros. tribute show. See you there.

3/15/2014

Parkside Lounge, New York, NY

Holy Ghost

Easy Tiger

Shame>

Demon Theory

So Far Gone>

Better Than Before>

Against Me

Frankenstein

Show Notes
Shared bill with Chair 13 and Super Gravity. No bass fires were reported at this show.

Cover Me!

With Bill on lead vox

A Bridge Too Far

A few more videos from Saturday night:

Newly announced: Almost Ancient and Guy Malone in the SAME band? This is my thesis, man! This is my closing argument!

I Wasn't Leaving Anyway

"Here's our pop song"

-Intro to "Little Bit of Soul", 1/25/2014

The first show of 2014 offered a whole bunch of new twists on old favorites.  The amps-to-11 sound was temporarily shelved Saturday night for some spacey and soulful play (evident in "Bloodshot & Blue", "Shine On You Crazy Diamond"-videos below), but you won't hear any complaints from me. This band could fart on a snare drum all night and I'd be there to archive it.

1/25/2014

The Shamrock, Waterbury, CT

Set 1

Shame

Easy Tiger

Little Bit of Soul

Irene>

Will of the Working man>

Everything's Fine

Althea

The Lady (1)

Bloodshot and Blue>

Burn> (2)

Rant>

Ooh Child

Helter Skelter (3)

Set 2

Baba O' Riley> (4)

You're the Sun>

Better Than Before>

Against Me>

Shine on You Crazy Diamond>

Dragging Me Down (5)

Somehow (6)

Show Notes
(1) Last time played 11/3/2012
(2) unfinished
(3) featured Bill C on lead vocals
(4) Played by request
(5) Contained "Gone til November" (Wyclef Jean) tease
(6) Contained "Hot for Teacher " (Van Halen) tease

First show of 2014. No bass fires were reported at this show.

Bravo, Guy Malone!

Everything's Fine: A Retrospective

Friends, 

Leftover pictures and videos from this year are presented below for your enjoyment. Two years ago I took upon myself the hobby of helping everyone piece together the nights we don't always remember so well.  Many may disagree, but I hold steadfast to the idea that the majority of these moments should not be left "in the ether", but rather should be remembered and relived at any moments notice. 

As always, I send much, much appreciation to the bands and folks always along for the ride. My best wishes for a happy and healthy 2014!

F.Y.A.

cp

2013 Leftovers

Studio 1/27

Triple Play 2/16

3/9 Shamrock Debut

 3/22 Blackstone

4/13 Arch Street

9/7 Chili Fest

9/21 So Long Summer Fest

                                                             9/27 Shamrock

11/9 Shamrock

CTA

11/23 Hot Coco 5k

Duck Helmet

Uncle Sonny

12/27 Shamrock

New videos added to the arguyves:

Of course, my award for best jam of the year goes to 9/27/2013 Burn from The Shamrock

Thumbs Up, 2013!