Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - “The Waiting”
07.24.87 - Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Coliseum - Jacksonville, FL
Inspired by the artist of the weekend that Fred Wilson and Kirk Love post every weekend, I’m hoping to highlight a show every weekend. I have a lot in my own personal vault to share, which I’ll be uploading to Soundcloud.
First up is a show from my hometown from a hometown band (well, close enough - Gainesville is only 75 miles from Jacksonville). Enjoy.
John Mayer (w/ Leroi Moore) - “Gravity” - The Concert For Virginia Tech, 09.06.07
Today is the five year anniversary of the horrific shootings at Virginia Tech. As an alum, but especially a parent, I can’t begin to comprehend the pain and emotions that family and friends of the 32 have experienced and continue to feel every day since April 16, 2007.
Five months after the shootings, the Dave Matthews Band put on a free show at Lane Stadium for students, faculty, and staff. John Mayer, Nas, and Phil Vassar also played. It is the only concert ever held at the Hokies’ football stadium. Whether you are a fan of John Mayer or not, take the time to listen to this version of this song with the late Leroi Moore on sax. It is an incredibly powerful performance.
Charles Bradley & The Menahan Band - “No Time For Dreaming”
I saw Charles Bradley perform last night at the Jeff with the Extraordinaries. Best show I’ve seen this year. I’ll be seeing him again when he comes back through town.
My Mathematical Mind by Spoon
Really wish this Austin band was playing SXSW, but I’ve had the good fortune to see them twice before. This track is from April 12, 2008 at The Norva in Norfolk, VA - a great show, great recording at a great venue. Check it out here.
shared from exfm
Heartless Bastards setlist (Taken with Instagram at The Southern Cafe & Music Hall)
Grateful Dead - “Eyes of the World”
06.17.91 - Giants Stadium, E. Rutherford NJ
A rare Eyes show opener, which might explain why there is a lot of smiling going on between Jerry and Bruce.
A funky, funky Shakedown for anyone continuing their Saturday night into Sunday morning. Giants Stadium 7/9/89.
From the middle of 1993 until the middle of 1994, I lived at home with my parents after graduating from college. I was thankful to have a roof over my head and the love and support of my family while I struggled to find a “real” job. More crucial to me at the time though was my lack of a social life. I just finished the best four years of my life at Virginia Tech and was now 600 miles away from the friends I had made. Needless to say, I spent a lot of Friday and Saturday nights at home.
One of the highlights every weekend came at 11:00pm on Fridays. The local public radio station would play the Grateful Dead Hour. It was the only time each week I could listen to soundboard material from my favorite band. This was before people like you and me used the internet. I would make sure to turn on the radio just a wee bit early so I wouldn’t miss a note. I have fond memories of the local DJ introducing the show each week with the words, “The Grateful Dead are next.”
While I was watching this version of Shakedown Street, the memories of those weekends, the Grateful Dead Hour, and the introduction all flooded my brain. I figure I should serve up the Dead each Friday night in the same time slot for any of you who might be in a position similar to me in 1993.
