Dene Wright's Collection
Incredible String Band 09/25/2004
Joe's Pub, New York, NY
| Source | Sonic Studios DSM-6 Binaural |
| Media | CD 1 disc |
| Notes | All |
| Tech Notes | Well, we just got in from having seen the ISB perform at Joe's Pub. This was our first time seeing the ISB, although our friend Paul who is almost 20 years older than us saw them in their heyday at the Fillmore East. First off, we would like to point out that we had a fantastic time and we find it hard to believe that anyone seeing the group at this point could walk away dissatisfied. My husband was lucky enough to come across Mike Heron while in his search for the men's room. He had a chance to introduce himself and shake hands and found Mike to be a very humble and friendly person. Joe's Pub is a small but homey environment. This was our first time there and we would gladly go back again. The food, drink, and service were all fine. We were an arm's throw from the stage, so basically the String Band were sitting in our laps. We sat at Monica McCabe's table, which included about 14 people. It was great meeting Monica, Kevin, Carol, and the other lovely people who were with us at the table. The opening act, a group called Espers that consisted of what looked like very young people played some light and airy music that set an easy going mood for the evening. The String Band hit the stage and opened with "Everything's Fine Right Now." Mike Heron's enthusiastic smile set a mood of whimsy that carried through their entire performance. Clive Palmer looks as if he has a well kept joke to himself. For when he lifts his head up from his banjo playing, he always seems to be wearing a smirk. Lawson Dando is a delight on keyboards, slide guitar (which was made great use of on the "Hedgehog's Song"), and anything else he could get his hands on to play. These men provided that NY audience with such a fun and uplifting experience, that there wasn't a person who walked out of there without a smile. When the show was over, Mike was kind enough to chat with us a bit, sign our ticket stubs, and pose for a photo. The endearing thing about the ISB is that they are everyday folk with an extraordinary talent. At no point does one feel intimidated speaking with them, it's like running into old friends. This lineup of the ISB brought a fresh sound to old songs that are truly timeless. For those who were put off by the sound of the recent radio interview, that was really more so the radio station's fault in that the dj was disorganized and didn't seem to know much about the band. We did not feel at any point that the group was not up to old standards, and one would have to admit that for their age, they still play damn well! Anyone expecting them to sound like when they were 20 years old is not allowing this group to grow with age. While Clive Palmer's vocals are a bit jarring on "Ducks on a Pond" when you are used to Robin Williamson's interpretation, if you just take a minute to close your eyes and let the song unfold, that fantastic feeling you get whenever you hear it, will take it's rightfull place in your heart. |
| J-Card Comment | Setlist for the Early Show at Joe's Pub, NYC, NY 9/25/04: Everything's Fine Right Now Ducks on a Pond Empty Pocket Blues Hedgehog's Song (superb!) You were made for me (Clive's solo) Sleepers, awake Painting Box You know what you could be Very Cellular Song Over in the Old Golden Land |
| Trades Allowed | Yes |
| Lists | G-L |
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