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Connecting => Community => Gigs => Topic started by: StephenR on August 18, 2016, 12:49:17 PM
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Since the new forum now has one continuous folder instead of archiving the old threads in sub-folders I decided to make one thread for CRYPTICAL gigs going forward to help keep the clutter to a minimum.
Just back from a couple of weeks surrounded by the peace, quiet and natural beauty of Alaska so this announcement is late but we are playing tomorrow night in the North Bay. Been a couple of years since CRYPTICAL last played the Hopmonk Tavern and we are excited to head back there. Proceeds from the raffle at tomorrow's gig will benefit local charities. We always kick back to the Rex Foundation, too. Howard Danchik will once again be running FOH for us. Expect lots of dancing and merriment and a big helping of classic Grateful Dead tunes.
CRYPTICAL and Friends
Recreating the Grateful Dead's 8/19/80 show at the Uptown Theater
Hopmonk Tavern
230 Petaluma Ave
Sebastapol, CA
Friday—August 19, 2016
Matt Hartle (Spirit of 76) - guitar
Barry Erde - guitar
Mitch Stein - piano
Stephen Ramirez - bass
Mark Corsolini- drums
Sunshine Becker (Furthur) - vocals
http://www.hopmonk.com/sebastopol/ (http://www.hopmonk.com/sebastopol/)
Peace,
Stephen
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Finally a bit of sun in the Bay Area forecast and just in time for the latest CRYPTICAL gigs. Thursday we will be in Felton and Saturday in Novato. After all the recent rain, mudslides, falling trees and general havoc on the roads into the Santa Cruz mountains I was worried about getting to the gig in Felton but now it looks like the roads down there should be fine.
Always nice to see some familiar faces if any of the local Alembicians can make it. If you can't and have friends in the Santa Cruz or Novato/North Bay area that might be interested in coming please let them know.
I haven't used my F2B in a long time but after its recent trip to the mothership for repair and refurbishing I am looking forward to breaking it out for one or both of the gigs. We will once again be joined by Dave Hebert and Sunshine Becker.
peace,
Stephen
CRYPTICAL and Friends
Don Quixote's International Music Hall
Felton, CA
Thursday—March 2, 2017
Doors 7/Show 8
Dave Hebert - guitar
Barry Erde - guitar
Mitch Stein - keyboards
Stephen Ramirez - bass
Ezra Lipp - drums
Mark Corsolini- drums
Sunshine Becker - vocals
http://donquixotesmusic.info
https://www.facebook.com/events/1858120124458551
Hopmonk Tavern
Novato, CA
Saturday—March 4, 2017
Doors 8/Show 9
Dave Hebert - guitar
Barry Erde - guitar
Mitch Stein - keyboards
Stephen Ramirez - bass
Ezra Lipp - drums
Sean Nelson - drums
Sunshine Becker - vocals
http://http://www.hopmonk.com/novato/
https://www.facebook.com/events/391620257874063
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Hello Stephen , I am sorry that I missed the show . I will keep my eyes open and try and see you playing soon .
Wolf
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Hey Wolf, show went well and we got a good turnout despite it being a Thursday. Would have been nice to see you (one more show coming up tomorrow in Novato) but will definitely let you know next time we play locally. Kind of in the future at this point but CRYPTICAL will be at the Marin County Fair on the fourth of July. Looks like they have a "summer of love" theme going this year but so far no details at all. Had the flu when Easy Wind was in Hayward a couple of weeks ago so maybe next time.
peace
Stephen
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CRYPTICAL has been invited to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the “Summer of Love” at the Marin County Fair on the 4th of July with a set of Grateful Dead music from 1967. We will be playing on the Three Twins Stage from 6-7 PM and are very much looking forward to taking a trip in the time machine back to one of the primal Dead years. Howard Danchik will once again be taking care of FOH duties for us.
Stu Allen - guitar
Barry Erde - guitar
Mitch Stein - keyboards
Stephen Ramirez - bass
John Hanrahan - drums
The Sons of Champlin are on the main stage at 3. At 7:30 Flo and Eddie and the Turtles will be on the main stage closing out this year’s festival along with a number of other 60s pop artists. Of course there will be fireworks and also 60s themed exhibits, posters etc. Musical performances are all free with admission to the fair, though, there is also a paid reserved seating option for the main stage.
If you want to come and join the party…
Fair info, directions etc.
https://www.marinfair.org/2017 (https://www.marinfair.org/2017)
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For our first gig of 2018 CRYPTICAL will be returning to Santa Cruz to play at Moe's Alley on February 1. Been a while since we have played the south bay and we are looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones.
Dave Hebert-guitar
Barry Erde-guitar
Sunshine Becker-vocals
Mitch Stein-keyboards
Stephen Ramirez-bass
Mark Corsolini- drums
Moe's Alley
1535 Commercial Way
Santa Cruz
8PM door 9PM show
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Time for another CRYPTICAL gig. Join us as we celebrate the first year of legal cannabis in California with a 420 Dance Party at Club Fox in Redwood City. As always looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones. Psyched that Stu is able to make this one and we will be also welcoming Jay Lane to the extended CRYPTICAL family. FOH duties will be handled by Howard Danchik. We plan to break out a couple of rarely played Dead tunes and one that I believe was never performed live.
CRYPTICAL with Stu Allen
A 420 Dance Party
Club Fox
April 20, 2018
8:00 PM door, 9:00 PM show
$15 advance, $20 door
Stu Allen - guitar
Barry Erde - guitar
Mitch Stein - keyboards
Stephen Ramirez - bass
Jay Lane - drums
Club Fox
2209 Broadway Street
Redwood City
https://www.clubfoxrwc.com/ (https://www.clubfoxrwc.com/)
Tickets:
https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1648147 (https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1648147)
peace,
Stephen
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CRYPTICAL with Stu Allen and Jay Lane
Grateful Mondays featuring the legendary Harpur College 5/2/70 acoustic set
May 21
7:30 PM
Terrapin Crossroads
100 Yacht Club Drive
San Rafael
This is a FREE, all ages show. Come down for dinner, drinks or simply to enjoy the music.
https://www.terrapincrossroads.net/ (https://www.terrapincrossroads.net/)
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CRYPTICAL will be performing its last two shows of the year December 20 and 21 when we return to Club Fox in Redwood City. It has been a long time since we held, what used to be, our annual Holidaze show and we are excited to resurrect the tradition. To make the occasion extra special we will be doing acoustic and electric sets both nights.
CRYPTICAL and Friends with Stu Allen
Club Fox
Thursday December 20
Friday December 21
Doors: 7
Show: 8
2209 Broadway
Redwood City
Stu Allen - lead guitar
Barry Erde - rhythm guitar
John "Stewball" Stewart - rhythm guitar (Thursday only)
Mitch Stein - keyboards
Stephen Ramirez - bass
Ezra Lipp - drums
For more info and advance tickets:
http://www.clubfoxrwc.com (http://www.clubfoxrwc.com)
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Enjoy!
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Thanks David!
One of these days my wife and I will be coming to Asheville to visit my brother, who has a house in Hendersonville, and one of my oldest friends from high school who plays locally with Phuncle Sam. Would be nice to have a very-mini Alembic gathering while in town if you are up for it.
peace
Stephen
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I sat in once with Phuncle Sam when their bass player was ill about ten years ago. One of our club members, James, plays guitar with them; and I jammed with David, their keyboard player, here at the house once.
And yes; would love to get together when you're over this way!
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Cool. I am friends with Bill Evans, the lead guitar player. We grew up together, played in our first band(s) together and saw our first Dead show together 6/21/69. Had no idea another club member plays with them.
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CRYPTICAL, with special guest Stu Allen, will be headlining our first show in the Grate Room at Terrapin Crossroads on Saturday Feb 16. Opening the show for us is our good friend Jim Tally and his band Tally Up!. Expect a full night of Grateful Dead classics, extended jams and… lots of dancing. Advance tickets on sale now.
CRYPTICAL with Stu Allen
Grate Room@Terrapin Crossroads
100 Yacht Club Drive
San Rafael
Stu Allen: guitar, vocals
Barry Erde: guitar, vocals
Mitch Stein: keyboards, vocal
Stephen Ramirez: bass
Jerry Saracini: drums
Saturday February 16
Doors 7 show 8
Ages 16 and older
Tickets and info https://www.terrapincrossroads.net/
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This show was a lot of fun! Managed to snap a few pix:
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Nice pics; thanks for sharing!
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Hey Harry, thanks for coming to the show and for posting the pics!
We had an excellent time and it sure was nice to play on such a large, comfy, great sounding stage. Phil certainly didn't mess around or cut corners when he created an environment for himself to gig locally.
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Nice photos Harry ! Stephen I hope that you had a great show ! I also had a gig that evening in Berkeley and it seems that DSO was also in San Francisco that evening as well :)
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Yeah, lots of competition for the same audience that night. Hope you guys had a good show and that you have a few pictures (with the light show) to post here at the club.
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Sorry I missed the Cryptical show. Blame geography! - Wolf's band was playing just down the road, so I wound up there.
Bill, tgo
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No problem, amazing that there is enough local interest in Dead music that DSO, Cryptical and the Dead Guise can all gig on the same night and get people out. The music truly never stops...
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Stephen , indeed our music genre shall prevail . I have some videos and photos to share as well soon . It was great to see Bill at our local "down the road " show as well show as well . :)
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After a pretty quiet year for us Cryptical will be celebrating its tenth anniversary with a January show in the Grate Room at Terrapin Crossroads. We have a great night of music planned and Howard Danchik will once again be on board to mix. Howard was with us at our first show at 19 Broadway in Fairfax November 5, 2009. Over the years he has been an enormous help making sure the sound is always as good as it can be and keeping the good vibes high. The Grate Room show will feature an expanded edition of the band and three sets of Grateful Dead goodness including an acoustic set. Hope some of the local Alembic crew can join us and, if you do, be sure to say hello!
CRYPTICAL 10th ANNIVERSARY SHOW!
Terrapin Crossroad's Grate Room
Saturday, January 11, 2020
Doors: 7:00
Show: 8:00
CRYPTICAL And Friends
Stu Allen - Guitar
Barry Erde - Guitar
Mitch Stein - Keyboards
Stephen Ramirez - Bass
Pete Lavezzoli - Drums
Jay Lane - Drums
Dave Ellis - Sax
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I will try to make it . :)
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...wish I could make it, stuck on the east coast...
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Will be good to see you if you make it Wolf!
Rob, San Rafael is a long way from the East Coast but there may be a stream. If I can confirm, I will let you know.
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I'll try and get up there with Wolf.
Bill, tgo
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Stephen, yes please post a link to a live stream if available. Hope it goes well and have fun!
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Rob, San Rafael is a long way from the East Coast but there may be a stream ...
Stephen, yes please post a link to a live stream if available.
Ah; live stream. I thought he meant it's a long way by car from the East Coast, but there may be a slipstream in a layer of subspace by which it would only take a few minutes to get there. I guess that was too much to hope for, especially on short notice.
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David, that would be even better! :)
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... but there may be a slipstream in a layer of subspace by which it would only take a few minutes to get there. ...
I could see the functional use of such a thing. :)
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Just bought my tickets! Unfortunately, can't see the whole show, my temple has a guest speaker for the next day, so we'll take him to dinner, then go to TXR and catch some of the show but won't be able to stay till the end. I want him to see TXR and what better way than when a friend is playing!
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just got back from the show - Cryptical at TXR on a full moon
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49371823397_f9fc5926a0_o.jpg)
By the time we got there, the place was packed - sold out show! So I was only really able to snap this pic of Stephen from the bar at the side of the stage:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49371812757_d958902f68_o.jpg)
But I was able to approach the stage after the second set ended and snap a pic of the bass rig, including the new 5-string and the 10th anniversary balloons!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49371812742_591d4e79df_o.jpg)
Unfortunately we had to leave soon afterwards but managed to catch up with everybody who made it, Stephen included - thanks for a great show!
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Just got back. Stephen’s Alembic sounded freakin’ fantastic! Great band, great show. Wish we could have stayed ‘til the end of the third set. TXR is a wonderful intimate venue.
Bill, tgo
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I'd be totally up for a ride-share through sub-space with Dave if we could come out for a show... ;D
Seriously, looks like a great time. :)
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Beautiful bass! :)
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Stephen . I enjoyed the show . You sounded great !
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Much appreciation to the local Alembicians who came out for our anniversary show! Was great to see Bill, Harry, Wolf and their wives even if only briefly. Glad that none of you got shut out, I found out around 5:30 that there were only 23 tickets left. I know Harry had to leave early since he and his guest speaker had to be up early for service at the temple but I hope the rest of you were able to stay long enough to hear us perform the full Terrapin Station suite. That was a real highlight for me. We only have played it once, a number of years ago, but didn't have Dave Ellis on board for that show. Having the sax this time really put it over the top.
This was the first big show that I used my Series II bass on and what a treat to finally get to hear it through my entire Barefaced rig and the excellent Meyer Sound system that is installed in the Grate Room. Any bass player who works in that room benefits from the fact that it is Phil's space so he made sure the bass is always going to sound as good as possible. Along with Bill's comment above I got lots of positive feedback about how great my new bass sounded. I suspect it is the walnut top and ebony laminate that gives this one such a punchy sound but it is not at the expense of luscious ultra-deep lows and crisp articulation. Sure doesn't hurt to have Howard Danchik at FOH, he knows exactly what Grateful Dead bass should sound like. I send him an unprocessed signal directly from my Avalon U5 and totally trust him to do the right thing.
Turns out someone did stream the show through one of the Stu Allen fan pages on Facebook. The stream doesn't appear to be archived but were six cell phone caps from the second electric set posted on the same page. If you want to check them out scroll down to below the picture of Bill Graham. Audio of the full show should end up on the Live Music Archive at some point. Unfortunately the person who posted the video caps had a technical problem while capturing the Terrapin Suite so it is MIA...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/684854954914394/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/684854954914394/)
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Stephen, I listened to the Here Comes Sunshine with headphones, sounded great!!
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Here is a link to Jon Hart's multi-track recording of the show which is now on the Live Music Archive.
https://archive.org/details/CRYPTICAL2020-01-11.CRYPTICAL2020-01-11.flac16
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Not finding a video at the facebook link.
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Sorry you are having a problem with that David. Videos on the Facebook link are still there they just end up further down the page as more posts are added and since Stu plays almost every night there is lots of activity on his fan page. I kind of look at them as temporary because of that. The link to the multi-track audio is the best way to hear the entire show (or the parts you choose) and is permanent as long as the Archive itself stays up. The music on the Archive can be streamed or downloaded in various flavors of audio...