Visiting NYC...

rasm0225

... for work, but catching a Campilongo show is the part I'm most looking forward to.

I'll be at the Zephaniah and the 18 Wheelers show tomorrow (Dec 8), probably in the front row, with a big dorky grin on my face.

Is there a secret handshake or subtle nod that I should know to indicate I'm a guitar nerd?

ruger9

I think the big dorky grin will give you away

JimCampilongo

Hi Ras -It's always a mad rush on and off the stage -but I'm looking forward to seeing you and I'm really proud to be an 18 Wheeler.

I'm sure you have a full agenda and I appreciate you attending tonight- but if you have the time, my trio plays Tuesday... Chris and Josh are amazing. Grey is worth seeing too. He's a total original but I might liken him to Nels Cline - and Grey's songs are captivating and atmospheric.

THE *NEW* LIVING ROOM EVERY TUESDAY 9PM!
BROOKLYN! IN WILLIAMSBURG…

TUESDAY DECEMBER 9
9PM JIM CAMPILONGO TRIO with CHRIS MORRISSEY, JOSH DION
*8PM GREY McMURRAY!*

http://www.livingroomny.com/
134 Metropolitian Ave Brooklyn, NY

campinout

Zephaniah and the 18 Wheelers are tons of fun...but the trio of Jim, Josh, and Chris- performing live, is like nothing you have ever experienced. The *Jim Campilongo Experience* indeed! I'd have to classify that as a bona fide bucket list/NYC situation. The videos and recordings do not do them justice. Not even close to being there, This is a night you will never forget, if you can go.

rasm0225

*Huge sigh* Yeah, I would totally be at both nights if I could justify the expense to the company, and to the family back home! At this point, I've got my fingers crossed for some massive storm to "force" me to stay in town Tuesday night so I could go. (But not something so severe to force the cancellation of the gig!)

rasm0225

Just a quick follow up:

I caught the show. It was a great night.

"Julia Haltigan & Emmet Haltigan" I saw the last three songs. She's got a great voice. Nice accompanist too. Wished I got there earlier.

Full set of Tony Scherr Trio - I had heard of him but had not heard him before. He has a new fan. Opened with a great version of "No Tears" by Neil Young that sounded like Otis Redding with some slide guitar. Really great. Lots of long meandering songs that always stayed very interesting. Never felt "noodley" which is something I really don't like.

Full set of 18 Wheelers (the main attraction!). Really great to see it all happen in person after just peering in to the Live JC world via a little youtube screen. Too many highlights to count, but I'll mention this, which will no doubt inspire great jealously in all readers: "Huckleberry" has words! Before, to me, it was always a wordless song, more so than other JC things that I'd classify as "compositions" (e.g. Cock and Bull Story). So that was really lovely. Also, their drummer. Man, he can play some light, tight, lightning-quick eighth-notes on the high hat all night long. Not flashy but really impressive. Some great work from Roy Williams on piano too.

And of course Jim played great. While I definitely agree with Campinout that the Trio is the definitive experience, I get a lot out of watching Jim back other singers, because as a player, that's what I do too. I don't see myself as have the vision or capabilities to front a trio, but there's always a singer to back or a band to join. So that's were Jim's playing is the most relatable to me. And for that, it was great to see him and hear him play.

After 18 Wheelers, there was a female vocal trio splitting the difference between Oh Brother Where Art Though and CSNY. Good singers. Probably going places.

Anyway, I'm not necessarily a super shy person, but I didn't want to be some creepy internet guy, so I hung back after the show to catch a few songs, shake the Man's hand and head out.

A great night. I only wish that weather had cancelled my flight the next day.

Thanks,
Peter