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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: ironbut on January 02, 2010, 01:36:57 AM
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I just got a heads up from TomR that Jacqui will be at Yoshi's Oakland on Jan 28th for 2 shows.
If you've never seen her and her band live, I can personally say that it's not to be missed.
There should be a chance to have her sign the artwork of TP 001 too.
I think it would be fun to get the Bay Area Tape Project members together for a little outing too.
Here's the link to info and tickets.
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/jazzclub/artist/show/614
Thanks Tom!
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I'm in - I have never been to Yoshi's so I don't know how they do ticketing. Is it open seating, or reserved? If reserved, we ought to take a survey and find out who is going so we can hang together. Two shows that night - 8 and 10. We need to pick a time too.
BTW - while I gave Steve the heads up that she will be singing that night, it was his idea, and a great one, to get TP members together at a Jacqui Naylor event.
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I'm interested in going. The 8PM show is as late as I can stay up. Larry
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The 8pm show would be better for me too.
I believe that seats can be reserved if we get enough folks to join in (10+). Otherwise, folks who also dine there can reserve seats and the rest is first come first serve.
So, lets give it a little time and see how many are up for this and go from there.
BTW There's a seating cart on their web site.
edit; umm, I guess I meant seating chart. I haven't needed a seating cart since I had my nose wheel installed.
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You can also catch her at a just added show in New York at the Blue note January 10th. We will all be coming back from CES so unfortunately we wont be at that gig.
See you at Yoshi's
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Just reserved my ticket. I sprang for the extra $8.50 for a reserved seat. See you guys there. Larry
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Larry, Steve and I went for the unreserved.....
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Yeah, I bought the unreserved but I'm going to try and get there early and save a table.
I have a couple of friends who aren't members here that might be there too.
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I just cleared my schedule for Thursday night, so my wife and I are coming for the 8PM show. Romo is going to save us a table or two, up on the upper level near the sound board. He's going to reserve enough seats for all the TP subscribers who have indicated they're coming. C'mon up and sit with us. Larry, I don't think the club is going to refund the money they charged you to reserve a seat, but regardless we'd love to have you join us.
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That sounds excellent Paul! I mean really, you'd have to be trying to find a bad seat in the place but it'll be cool to sit with the other members.
I can't wait to meet Mrs. Slam and find out what kind of saint would let those Magico's and racks of tube gear into her living room.
See you there.
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find out what kind of saint would let those Magico's and racks of tube gear into her living room.
Both of my bros have SOs just as lovable and delightful as my Queenie. We are a lucky bunch of geeks.
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Wow, this is getting better all the time - really looking forward to this!
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I just cleared my schedule for Thursday night, so my wife and I are coming for the 8PM show. Romo is going to save us a table or two, up on the upper level near the sound board. He's going to reserve enough seats for all the TP subscribers who have indicated they're coming. C'mon up and sit with us. Larry, I don't think the club is going to refund the money they charged you to reserve a seat, but regardless we'd love to have you join us.
I'll be there with all of you in the peanut gallery. :-) Larry
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I'll be there for soundcheck, so I will be able to put reserved signs on table together. The tables in the back only hold 4 people each. I could grab some tables so everyone is sitting close to each other. Booths hold more folks. Let me know you preference. I like to sit back by the sound board. Sound thing, ya know... : )
Romo
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I always try to get close to the soundboard myself. I also like to watch the pianists hands so being too low prevents that. So, the tables sound good to me.
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Tables are fine with me also. Larry
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BTW...if you are having dinner at Yoshi's, they let you reserve your seat with out he extra charge.
I'll still grab a few tables though...
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Wow! is my main comment about last night's Jacqui Naylor concert. The woman can really sing, has great stage presence, and is backed by a terrific trio. I loved her comment about the "smash" of "Summertime" - "The Gershwin Brothers Meet the Allman Brothers", and the smash of "Surrey with the Fringe on Top" backed by "Breezin" really cracked me up. She is much more than the smashes, of course, and has a voice with a wide range of expression that can cover a wide range of material, from originals to other songs.
It was great to hang with Steve (Ironbut), Larry (Astrotoy) and Chuck (oops, sorry I don't remember the handle-Chuck from Pacifica) as well as Michael and Paul. I understand Alon from Magico sat with Paul - those are speakers I need to hear! I dutifully stood in line afterwards for her autograph, which I have on our tape project liner notes (along with those of Paul and Michael - a true classic!), and found that she really spent the time to converse with one - no diva attitude at all.
Larry, I have your autograph covered. Let's figure out how we get it back to you.
Dan/Michael/Paul - I for one would not mind at all another Jacqui Naylor tape in a future series - in fact, I would welcome it.
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Tom, I agree it was a wonderful concert. Hearing her in person gives an appreciation for the quality of the TP001 tape. You can also see her personality and the interaction of the other members of the trio. Art Khuu's student, 11 Matt Wong, was sensational in playing the keyboard's and electric guitar. I can see hearing great things from him - if I can still hear when he gets a little older. :-) Great to see the other fellows there. In addition to Alon from Magico was Tim Marutani who sat with Paul - Tim is a local consultant and dealer who works with Alon and was a major sponsor of last summer's Computer Audiophile Symposium in Berkeley. Larry
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Yep, I had a great time listening to Jacqui and her band. There's some fantastic chemistry in that quartet. What a great sounding room that is too (I kept meaning to ask if Bob had anything to do with it?).
It was great seeing the guys again. We should get together for a little live music again sometime (maybe a meet up at Davies next time).
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Matt is indeed an amazing kid. He came by the Chateau when the band was up here last year and just sat and played my guitar for about an hour and a half straight. His parents practically had to drag him away to head to a friend's house. A total natural talent, and a super sweet kid. His dad is a very good player as well. Before that I thought my guitar sounded like crap. Now I know that it's just me that sounds like crap trying to play it.