Comments on: Hors d’Oeuvres: Rothbury Headliners

By: dayjob1978

dayjob1978 — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:45:40 +0000

I too went to Nassau and MSG. Nassau had some strong moments, although most were in Set 1. Set 2 had some momentum issues due to the acoustic mini-set.

The energy inside the Garden was electric. Great set. Great effort. All in all, this band is playing to the top of their abilities. Just the the GD, when you take risks, you chance falling on your face a few times. The rewards are worth it though!

By: weirleshen

weirleshen — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:29:49 +0000

I was at Nassau and MSG and enjoyed both shows, though MSG was far superior IMHO. Nassau had some rough patches and the band is still doing false starts and forgetting lyrics (LLR, GDTRFB). The second set energy was dispersed by the 3 song acoustic set and then a break, and then Alabama into a long dark star/space jam. I loved it, and was far out there with the band, but people all around me on the floor were sitting and even laying down. It was really a spacey set and if that’s not your bag, you’re probably hatin on it.
I thought MSG was sick start to finish. The energy was there for a big jerry set with china>shakedown, he’s gone and sugaree. I liked the second set starting out of space, and to meld into phil starting a really trippy take on the cryptical was smooth. The whole set flowed from start to finish with no stops. And they nailed every word and note to gimme shelter, which blew the roof off the place. Awesome!

By: Eric

Eric — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:00:28 +0000

Show was great, I’ve seen tons of GD related stuff post 95 and this was one of the best. Energy was off the charts, He’s Gone and China>Shakedown were sick. Second set flowed like a springtime mountain stream. Onl negative was Brokedown encore, but an ode to MSG nevertheless.

By: Dave Sas

Dave Sas — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:36:10 +0000

It’s tough to complain about singing along to Sugaree inside of MSG, but I thought Saturday night left somethin to be desired, namely in the jams. But Chimenti was really strong all night long, he sounded great! Enjoy NJ!

By: fluffdead

fluffdead — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:25:02 +0000

Nassau or Nauseous not sure which? Shakedown (Vending outside for you non-heads) was amazing. Inside, all over the place but fun nonetheless.

The Garden- Simply spectacular! In and out of the garden he goes. There is no better energy or better place to see them indoors IMO. No better! 22 years since my first show and still truckin! I loved every minute of Saturday nite.

Enjoy Branford – I have seen him with GD three times… should be a great two days.

By: Casey Ryback

Casey Ryback — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:20:43 +0000

Dead at the Garden – Enjoyed the First Set, Second Set never really got started. Drums should not have been the first song of the second set. Brokedown Palace was good but they should have closed with a rager.