• Live Blog - Village Vanguard 6.18.08

    June 18, 2008. Posted by Joshua Jackson.

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    Brian Blade Before the Set

    We have reached maximum capacity at the Vanguard tonight. Both sets are
    sold out, as is most of the week. Enjoy the show.

    9:00 First up is Ruby Lou's Lullabye. Named for Brian's niece.

    9:11 Kurt Rosenwinkel just blistered the front row with his solo on "Return
    of the Prodigal Son."

    9:17 I really love this song. Both Kurt Rosenwinkel and Melvin Butler solo
    beautifully.

    9:20 "Stoner Hill" is a section of Shreveport, LA. Brian Blade's hometown.

    9:23 The title song from Season of Changes, the new recording from Brian
    Blade and the Fellowship Band.

    9:29 An epic, varied song. Could have easily been called "Seasons of Change."

    9:36 This song has really whipped the crowd into a frenzy.

    9:38 I love the combination of bass clarinet and harmonium. Beautiful.

    9:42 Song called "Alpha and Omega." Brian is definitely from the church.

    9:46 After a lovely intro from Rosenwinkel, we're motorboating with
    "Evinrude Fifty," from Perceptual. Their last record (2000).

    10:00  I think this is the last song.  And it's never heard before.  Until now!
    Called King's Highway.  In Shreveport.  Not Brooklyn...
    -Josh

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