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They're the opening acts for Barenaked Ladies and DMB on Saturday....

Any of them any good?

Robert Randolph & the Family Band
Ray LaMontagne
Jem
Mike Doughty

Ugh... I was supposed to go to that show but couldn't really take off enough tiem from work so had to give away my ticket. DMB and BNL are two of my faves.....ugh

job41475 wrote:Ugh... I was supposed to go to that show but couldn't really take off enough time from work so had to give away my ticket. DMB and BNL are two of my faves.....ugh

They are both in my top 4 (with Rush and JB)... We can't wait!!!

nycparrothead wrote:They're the opening acts for Barenaked Ladies and DMB on Saturday....

Any of them any good?

Robert Randolph & the Family Band a little too "jammy" for my tastes but Robert Randolph is one of the best pedal steel players I've ever heard. In an age when so many people seem to complain about a lack of quality players I don't see how he manages to go unnoticed. Imagine a combination of SRV and Hendrix and you'll get some idea how gifted he is.

Ray LaMontagne I bought his debut record earlier this year and while I like it well enough, there was nothing on there that really grabbed me, it is definitely a solid effort though. (See live review below)

Jem heard of 'em but have never actually heard their music.

Mike Doughty formerly of Soul Coughing, that's really all I know. I've read good things about his new record though.

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From Billboard.com:

Ray LaMontagne / April 2, 2005 / New York (Webster Hall)


By Ron Hart, N.Y.

If there was one lesson to be learned at Ray LaMontagne's April 2 show at Webster Hall, it was that acoustic-based troubadour music should not be booked at a dance club on a Saturday night. Particularly when the songs are as sensitive as the ones this Maine-based signer/songwriter performed at the venue formerly known as the Ritz.

But there's something to be said about Mr. LaMontagne's ability to keep his cool and take things in stride despite a 90-minute set undermined by the thumping bass from downstairs and side conversations at the tap bar. The technical difficulties that pockmarked the show didn't help matters either. But in spite of the false starts and distractions, it was the strength of the songs themselves that ultimately provided the basis for a memorable and mellow evening.

Following an impressive opening set by NYC-based multi-instrumentalist Sam Bisbee, LaMontagne sauntered up to the microphone with an acoustic guitar and performed the first couple of songs solo. The powerful opening number "Burn", which despite having to be performed twice after his microphone had cut out, provided a fine introduction to the rustic nature of his music, which imbues the values of such heroes as Stephen Stills and the Band's Richard Manuel.

The practice of kicking off a show solo acoustic is a concept that has done wonders for Neil Young and Bob Dylan. But unfortunately for LaMontagne, it merely displayed the monotony of his voice, which left some audience members quite bored. The addition of a string section, stand-up bassist and drummer mid-set kicked things up a notch, particularly during an impromptu cover of the Kinks' "Tired of Waiting For You" and a jazzy version of "Trouble," the popular title track to his 2004 RCA debut.

The strings particularly proved to be a most worthy inclusion, especially in the context of his newer songs, like "Ali You Should be a Married Woman Now," which sounded as though it could have been recorded for Elektra Records' folk division in the early '70s.

An extended version of the exceptional "Trouble" cut "Forever My Friend" was a highlight of the evening, which was closed out by a beautiful solo reading of "Can I Stay?", another new song that adds promise to LaMontagne's next album.

The shakey between-song banter and visible discomfort he showed during the tech glitches indicates Ray is still very much new to the public arena. However, the strength of the songs he totes underneath his classic-looking derby hat resonated enough to obscure the awkwardness that will no doubt shed itself in time.

Robert Randolph & the Family Band are way fun!

And Jem is awesome!

Thanks Jah dude! I had a feeling you'd probably know something about them....

Thank you too Ann! *LICK*

rednekkPH wrote:

nycparrothead wrote:

job41475 wrote:Ugh... I was supposed to go to that show but couldn't really take off enough time from work so had to give away my ticket. DMB and BNL are two of my faves.....ugh

They are both in my top 4 (with Rush and JB)... We can't wait!!!

Work won't allow me to see what I'm sure is something insulting... Sorry man...

I've seen Robert Randolph twice, and he does rock. Just incredibly talented.

With all due respect to Clapton, it's time for the new generation to take over and Robert ain't wastin' a bit of time doing just that.

Jem!! they're totally outragous!!!!!!!!!!!!

nycparrothead wrote:They're the opening acts for Barenaked Ladies and DMB on Saturday....

Any of them any good?

Robert Randolph & the Family Band
Ray LaMontagne
Jem
Mike Doughty

Have heard Robert Randolph & the Family Band only on TV, probably 3 times or so. Memory says they played the same song every time. It was a long song, and really decent, but makes you wonder about the size of their catalog.

nycparrothead wrote:They're the opening acts for Barenaked Ladies and DMB on Saturday....

Any of them any good?

Robert Randolph & the Family Band
Ray LaMontagne
Jem
Mike Doughty

Those are some really good opening acts, you'll enjoy.

gingerbreadman wrote:

nycparrothead wrote:They're the opening acts for Barenaked Ladies and DMB on Saturday....

Any of them any good?

Robert Randolph & the Family Band
Ray LaMontagne
Jem
Mike Doughty

Have heard Robert Randolph & the Family Band only on TV, probably 3 times or so. Memory says they played the same song every time. It was a long song, and really decent, but makes you wonder about the size of their catalog.

That's probably because that was the single they were pushing at the time. Even though he only has two albums to his credit (Live at the Wetlands and Unclassified) I seriously doubt that was why he played the same tune on those programs.

nycparrothead wrote:They're the opening acts for Barenaked Ladies and DMB on Saturday....

Any of them any good?

Robert Randolph & the Family Band
Ray LaMontagne
Jem
Mike Doughty

Yes, yes, yes and yes. I've seen all 4 and they're very good - I wouldn't miss them.

I had to work tonight and miss this show too
Love DMB and BNL. And Mike Doughty is awesome- he has a song with Dave Matthews: "Tremendous Brunettes" Saw him a couple months back and seeing him again in september.
Both Jem and Mike Doughty are signed under dave matthews, not sure about ray lamontagne

Well... The show was pretty cool although neither Jem or Mike Doughty did anything to impress me... In fact, there were times when Mike Doughty was "singing" that I hoped someone would shoot him and put him out of our misery, but to each his own I suppose.
Robert Randolph though, WOW!!! He's awesome! I had never heard him before but damn!

Here's a review if anyone cares to read it.... And if anyone reads anything that says how many people were there let me know... I'm guessing 60,000 but it really could have been more... It was freakin' packed!

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainmen ... 4706c.html