Holy Crap!!

I tried to think of a better title for this post - but that really is the reaction I had when I stumbled across Wolfgang's Vault yesterday.

Wolfgang in this case is the legendary Bill Graham and his vault features an amazing collection of poster art, apparel, and of course - MUSIC!!

If you've read more than a few of my posts, you'll know of my fondness for music, particularly live music - and The Concert Vault is the place to find live music. Lots of music. Great music. Lots of great music.

Right now I'm streaming a Genesis show from The Shrine Auditorium, Jan 24, 1975. Featuring the amazing and wonderful Lamb Lies Down on Broadway w/ original vocalist Peter Gabriel, this show is just smoking.

Don't like Classic Old Genesis? How about The Who at The Spectrum Dec 4, 1973 (which is actually next in my queue) or maybe you would prefer Frank Zappa's premier Halloween show at the Palladium Oct 31, 1977.

No?

Perhaps Pink Floyd's Oakland Coliseum show from May 9, 1977 is more to your liking. How about Little Feat from '76, Chicago from 1969, Humble Pie from 1973, Elvis Costello from 1978, Springsteen in 78, or a good healthy dose of The Allman Brothers Band from 71-74, including a great set from The Fillmore West in Jan of 71 that predates the famous Fillmore East shows.

I've just begun to scratch the surface of what is really just an unbelievable collection of live music, and it seems so have they. The process of unearthing and digitizing all of the material accumulated in the vaults is ongoing so new music seems to be made available as it is prepared.

If you are a fan of live music at all, you must, must, must drop whatever you are doing and visit this site.

Now!!

Cheers!
SB

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You are never going to take your earphones out of your ears again...

#1 gina (Homepage) on 2008-02-06 17:21 (Reply)

what?

#1.1 Scott (Homepage) on 2008-02-06 23:55 (Reply)

Holy crap is right. This is a huge find. I'm book marking this for a little late night, once the little is asleep, just me and my headphones time. Thanks for posting this.

#2 Herb Urban (Homepage) on 2008-02-06 17:49 (Reply)

Yeah, I'm pretty psyched about this - and I'm all about sharing the tunes dude.

Thanks for the comment,
SB

#2.1 Scott (Homepage) on 2008-02-06 23:59 (Reply)

So funny...I lost track of what I was doing when I read this. I checked out the site, showed it to my husband, and then who knows where I traveled from there...but my pick is ELO Winterland, San Francisco 2/14/76. Not as good as the LP I haven't listened to in a zillion years, but how nice for the memories of times gone by.

#3 kellypea (Homepage) on 2008-02-06 22:10 (Reply)

Something there for everyone I think. ELO in 76 would be cool - I'll add that to my list.

SB

#3.1 Scott (Homepage) on 2008-02-07 00:02 (Reply)

Guess it would help if I mentioned that it was "Evil Woman" one of my favorites...

#4 kellypea (Homepage) on 2008-02-06 22:12 (Reply)

I thought the post title was great! It made me very anxious to see what all the ruckus was about.

("Uh, what ruckus, sir?"

"I was just in my office and I heard a ruckus!"

"Can you describe the ruckus, sir?")

Sorry. I digress.

I'm drooling on my keyboard over here over all this music.

#5 Gregg (Homepage) on 2008-02-06 22:13 (Reply)

Excellent use of the quote - was a maddening couple of minutes though. Knew it, knew I knew it, just had to place it.

Hope you enjoy - let us know what you find.

SB

#5.1 Scott (Homepage) on 2008-02-07 00:07 (Reply)

Damn you Scott Blitzen - My whole week-end's been shot to pieces now!!!!

Looking forward to:
PG's Fleetwood Mac from 68/70
Traffic
The Who
Stevie Ray

And so, so many more....

What a gem of a post - thank you, thank you, thank you

#6 naryaxword on 2008-02-07 03:28 (Reply)

You bet - this one was just too good not to share. Post your reviews or any other highlights you find.
SB

#6.1 Scott (Homepage) on 2008-02-07 16:43 (Reply)

I found this place awhile back and have been taking my time, casually picking through. It has been hit or miss, but I'm picky about quality. Some of the recording are quite good, but others sound like they came from the inside of a trash can. But, when you score, you SCORE! Enjoy the adventure!

#7 nat (Homepage) on 2008-02-07 07:11 (Reply)

Wait, I must apologize, as I have been to Wolfgang's before, but I confused it with the Live Music Archive (http://www.archive.org/details/audio) and their offerings. Wolfgang's seems to have better quality, as it should if the concerts are offered for sale!

The Live Archive is another great resource, though, but download and listen before you decide!

#8 nat (Homepage) on 2008-02-07 07:21 (Reply)

I've had hit or miss luck at The Archive as well - although some of it is just too compelling to pass up no matter the quality. I think the stuff on Wolfgang's seems to be mostly soundboards so the quality has been impressive.

Thanks,
SB

#8.1 Scott (Homepage) on 2008-02-07 16:45 (Reply)

Yeah, soundboards are usually pretty good!

#9 nat (Homepage) on 2008-02-07 18:39 (Reply)

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