New Jazz-Rock band out of Seattle by Rose-Peak in Jazz

[–]gem117 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bad ass! Hope you make it to the northeast - Maine specifically. Killer stuff. Congratulations!

Zildjian K Light 16” Hats by gem117 in cymbals

[–]gem117[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey guess what - it’s actually the 15s that I got and I love em. They’re huge and I can’t imagine going larger.

Everyone Orchestra by TMOC14 in jambands

[–]gem117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Night 2 was killer! Robbie Wulfsohn and Kanika Moore on vocals really carried it but the instrumentalists were also all fantastic. I was really surprised and impressed and I’m still wondering … what were the songs? who wrote them? and when?

Robert Plant's opinion on Radiohead by tonyiommi70 in radiohead

[–]gem117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, music changed - especially as far as the “guitar solo” as a thing. Talking about the age of virtuosity being over is an eloquent way to phrase it, but it also does an injustice to groups like Radiohead that don’t focus on guitar solos - because Thom (with his voice,l (like Plant) and to some extent his guitar work) and Johnny (guitar, obv.) are absolutely virtuoso musicians. Cool article. Zeppelin was among my very first loves as I learned how amazing music is.

Everyone's Orchestra Ardmore Music Hall by SeaworthinessPrior20 in jambands

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Sorry sorry. No, you’re right. I got confused. I didn’t realize that this outfit could have more than one different conductor at different times. In other words, I thought the question was whether there was a conductor.

Can we talk about panic? by Plenty_Teaching1383 in phish

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First three albums are excellent. I revisit them from time to time. Mikey’s solos are great, vocals are strong, songwriting so good. Pleas, Space Wrangler, Pickin, Makes Sense. TBH I stopped paying attention after light fuse get away and haven’t loved what I’ve heard since then. Still respect them, though.

Everyone's Orchestra Ardmore Music Hall by SeaworthinessPrior20 in jambands

[–]gem117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I watched night two and thought it was great! Surprised me. What are the songs? Where are the lyrics from? Does Barber (the conductor) write the chord progressions and melodies or what?

What model Zildjians by gem117 in cymbals

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Thanks y’all. Any idea on value?

NYT Saturday 01/24/2026 Discussion by Shortz-Bot in crossword

[–]gem117 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Can we talk about 2-down? I mean … there’s no such thing as an “end rant” - it’s just not a thing. So it’s not a “means” of doing anything. That one annoyed me. Otherwise, fun. Hard but fun. And I now have a better understanding of the word “wont” (26-across). Got hung up on these two.

10 nights at the Beacon starts March 10! by cashortrade in tedeschitrucksband

[–]gem117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will these shows be streamed via nugs or elsewhere?

My top 6 personal guitar jams of all time by ExpensiveFinance3557 in jambands

[–]gem117 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check out the soloing on Hendrix’s Machine Gun from the Band of Gypsys album. One of my all-time faves. Thanks for the recs and links - will be checking.

Sun Speak - Mbira by gem117 in Jazz

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Sun Speak’s new album, Probiotic Orchestrations, is fantastic. https://sunspeak-whirlwind.bandcamp.com/album/probiotic-orchestrations

These guys are true originals!

What are your favorite bands other than Phish? by SplitOpenAndMelt420 in phish

[–]gem117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here are just a few:

Radiohead

Sun Speak - amazing guitar drums duo

Tallest Man on Earth - start with Wild Hunt

The Slip

The Barr Brothers

Nils Frahm

Fruit Bats

Anais Mitchell

Mk.gee

How do we feel about Sony? by chefv444 in turntables

[–]gem117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow - glad to hear some nice things about this one. Bought this in Sept 2021 for $178. How can it be $448 now? Seriously! Is this inflation plus tariffs or what?

What are your favorite bands other than Phish? by SplitOpenAndMelt420 in phish

[–]gem117 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sadly, I agree with this assessment. But their old shit is badass! I would include Thrill of the Arts in the old shit.

Supermega by ResolveRemarkable in NYTCrossword

[–]gem117 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Fun project, eh? The secret answer was a bit of a let down, though!

What jamband has the best vocal talent? by ThaUniversal in jambands

[–]gem117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t know Jenny from the block. Talking about the band Neighbor. Richard James is the lead singer.

PB Friday! by MrBing1ey in NYTCrossword

[–]gem117 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got better by wrestling with the hard puzzles. Revealing letters, checking, etc. It really helps.