[atlantaprog] Re: NARAS, Umphree's McGee

I'll remember that about KC...  I got a sense from listening to him that he may 
have a checkered past, substance abuse possibly, but that stunt you described 
is pretty low.  
 
I think the jazz guitarist you're talking about is Tony DeCaprio:
http://atlanta.creativeloafing.com/2003-10-30/vibes_feature5.html
 
I'm thinking about taking the vocal lessons from Jan for awhile-- the 
networking possibilities alone would probably be worth it.  Plus, as Colt said, 
regardless of whatever else you do, get a great singer and the road will rise 
to meet you.  I like instrumental music as much as anyone, but for the average 
person, vocals are usually more of a draw than any other factor.  
 
Now, for those of you who didn't make it to the sold-out Umphree's McGee show a 
few days ago, shame on you!  For me, this was one of the best shows of the 
year, and I didn't really know what to expect.  Apparently the word has gotten 
out to someone because at intermission, the fire marshal said they had 100 
people too many in there (Variety Playhouse) so they had to get refund 
volunteers to leave.
 
Imagine a mixture of Steely Dan, They Might Be Giants, Frank Zappa, 80's era 
King Crimson, Return To Forever, and Phish.  Very skilled instrumentally, but 
never crossing the line into wankery.  Nice vocals and a good light show too.  
I guess you can draw good crowds as a progressive band, as long as you don't 
get stuck in the prog-label ghetto.  They were certainly as adventurous and 
fusion-y (and more entertaining, IMO) as most bands you'd see at ProgDay, for 
example.  Great band chemistry and musical communication also.  Two thumbs up.
 
Brian


Brain21 <brain21@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I went to the one last year.  Pretty cool.  Steve Vai, Sharon Isbin, Johnny 
Colt, Ernie Isley, Earl Klugh, and I can't remember who else (a local country 
guy, and a local guy who offers lessons that played with Elvis and many others 
- jazz guy and I can't remember his name).
 
Pretty interesting seminar.  Nothing earth shattering or anything, but fun 
nonetheless.
 
Ohhh.  Don't even mention Kenny Cresswell's name!  Makes my blood boil!  Long 
story, has to do with theft, and I'll leave it at that.  He was a real charmer 
besides that as well.  I witnessed him breakup with his (a) girlfriend at the 
time over the phone, just before X-mas so that he wouldn't have to buy her 
anything.  He then said that maybe he would try to get back with her after the 
holiday gift season is over.  Charmer!  I wouldn't trust him if he told me that 
1+1=2.
 
Ok, anyway, got that out of my head! :-)
 
Alex F

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After reading the Progression article, I'll be there, definitely.
 
Also, I went to a free NARAS (Grammy organization) seminar at 10 High last 
night.  Featured speakers:  
Johnny Colt (Black Crowes, Brand New Immortals, Train, co-owns Avatar rehearsal 
studios), 
Kenny Cresswell (drummer for Butch Walker, Avril Lavigne, BNI), 
Leslie Fram (99x), 
Jan Smith (vocal coach for... too many to list, check out jansmith.com)
Mark Willis (Atlantis Music Conference)
also Don McCollister (producer), Larry Dorfman from Nickel and Dime Studio, 
Glenn Schick (mastering), the head of Arc The Finger (label) and a number of 
fairly well-known local acts.  
 
Their advice was invaluable, and I'd highly recommend attending one of their 
events if you get the chance.  I got to talk directly with three of them-- when 
else would I have the chance?
 
Also, there's an article at 
http://www.grammy.com/features/2004/1122_internet.aspx
Kind of ho-hum for those in the know, but good for the unwashed masses.
 
Brian
 

Allen Welty-Green <agmedia@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Is anyone going to try and go see Umphrey's McGee?



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