Author Topic: Furthur and Alembic (Read 501 times)

bonesrad · « **Reply #15 on:** September 27, 2012, 02:29:35 PM »

I haven't seen Phil live in years. While his bass playing sounded great, he does appear to be a little on the frail side. Hard to say how much longer he can keep up a rigorous touring schedule. They sound great now so if you have the opportunity to see them, don't pass it up.

Bones

David Houck · « **Reply #16 on:** September 27, 2012, 04:18:21 PM »

Nice review Keith!

moonliner · « **Reply #17 on:** September 28, 2012, 07:45:05 PM »

Just got back from the thursday night show in Portland. Wow, they were on fire right from the get go. Clearly they liked playing a beautiful, outdoor theater rather than the big, black, boomy box they were stuck in for the Seattle show.
I don't know if Phil had a cold... didn't seem like it, but tuesday and thursday he did have a couple of tiny coughing spells. Didn't seem cold related though. When he did sing, it sounded great. Cosmic Charlie, Box of Rain, Mountains of the Moon were the ones I remember off the top of my head. Lots of back up singing too.
At 72 years old I think Phil is in great shape, at least from my far away diagnosis. I would love for them to keep touring and making magic for many years, and it seems like they could do it with ease, but I must admit whenever I saw him cough I got a little nervous. I love Phil and want him around for many MANY more years!
Here's a little picture of last nights show. I made sure John's Alembic logo was present (since this is the Alembic forum after all!)

elwoodblue · « **Reply #18 on:** September 28, 2012, 09:00:30 PM »

Nice pic...thanks for the tone report too
...looks like a comfy show

sparechaynge · « **Reply #19 on:** September 29, 2012, 04:48:15 AM »

Great picture! When I saw him in the spring he had some kleenex with him. I agree he's doing more than almost anyone else his age, and I hope he knows how much we appreciated it.

jzstephan · « **Reply #20 on:** September 29, 2012, 09:35:56 AM »

Seventy is the new forty:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marty_Balin

Still writing great songs and sings his ass off!

lbpesq · « **Reply #21 on:** September 29, 2012, 10:01:06 AM »

Seventy is the new forty

Why does that make me feel like Benjamin Button?

Bill, tgo

sparechaynge · « **Reply #22 on:** October 04, 2012, 05:20:54 PM »

A little off topic, but as I am listening to the past week' worth of shows on the archive.org, I have noticed the absence of soundboards since 12.31.11. Anyone here know why?

P.S. JK's Alembic sounds killer!

bonesrad · « **Reply #23 on:** October 04, 2012, 09:36:38 PM »

While my passion for my Alembic is still as strong as ever, after seeing Phil play his Modulus 6 string, I found one here locally that felt just right. I plan on taking ownership of it on Saturday. It will be a nice compliment to my Alembic.

Bones

sparechaynge · « **Reply #24 on:** October 05, 2012, 06:28:41 AM »

Nice, Bones! Every time I see Phil it make me want a 6'er. Glad you found one that's right for you.

sparechaynge · « **Reply #25 on:** October 05, 2012, 06:30:04 AM »

Double post.

(Message edited by Sparechaynge on October 05, 2012)