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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

No arguing with Kevin from over at Pandora who raves about the wonder that is Red Rocks Ampitheater. Naturally beautiful and acoustically perfect, Red Rocks is certainly my favorite place to see a concert - and I have seen a concert or two (hundred) in my day.

My first Red Rocks experience was I believe in 1982 when I had the great fortune to see Steve Ray Vaughan in one of the oddest triple bills I have heard, he was followed by TalkTalk and then Berlin (unfortunately, the guy who took me was with his niece who wanted to see Berlin - or we likely would have left after SRV)

Over the years I have had the pleasure of also seeing Lyle Lovett, Bonnie Raitt, The Allman Brothers and Gov't Mule, among others, and there really isn't any place like it.

I know I mentioned Red Rocks in my Colorado post but this video reminded me of just how amazing this place is - so with that I am elevating Red Rocks to something for which I am thankful - not only for the physical place but for the wonderful and amazing musical moments and memories that I have experienced there. 

SB