Special LP Marathon/Memoriam in Honor of Leroi Moore (Starting 11 a.m. EST. on 8-19)

[water_into_wine]

For the anniversary of Leroi’s passing I thought it might be a good idea to do a Listening Party in honor of his life and the music he gave us. I was trying to think of which show we could listen to together that would really represent what he accomplished and gave us. It is at this point that I realized one show would be impossible to truly honor Leroi, and that we should do an LP Marathon instead with multiple shows that truly highlight his talents.

If you don't know how an LP works it's simple. Log on to Ants and find this thread (It'll be the one at the top of the page). Pull up the show you are going to listen to on iTunes, or drop it in the CD player and press play at the designated time. Then feel free to chat about the music, talk about Leroi, or anything else your heart desires.

So here are the selections for the LP marathon:

-The LP Marathon will start and end with a playing of “#34” from “Under The Table And Dreaming”
-Live at Red Rocks ’95: I think this a great show all around that showcases a lot of Leroi’s talents, plus it has a great mix and most everyone should have it already
-11-02-93 (Live at Trax): If you have never heard this show please participate in this specific section of the LP marathon. This is one of the band’s best early shows and Leroi in ’93 was at the top of his game. His solo on “Lie In Our Graves” is superb. This show is available (in mastered form) at this link (Thanks ZachR for having the greatest sig ever)
-Listener Supported: This choice almost needs no introduction. Right off the bat with a great “Heartbeat Intro” you can tell Leroi is at the top of his game. All the performances on this version are very solid, but Leroi’s flute and sax solos on “#41” make it the easy highlight. Also most everyone should have this show.
-9-18-00 (Riverport Amphitheater): Coming up with this list, I knew that a good 2000 show would be necessary to complete Leroi’s legacy. There are quite a few songs he shines on here such as “Grey Street”, “JTR”, “Raven”, and an “All Along The Watchtower” solo. Plus Bela Fleck comes out for a few songs as well as Jeff Coffin on Bartender then finally the entire Flecktones group on “#41” and “Tripping Billies”. See PM details to get this show.
-8-19-08 (Staples Center): Granted, I know this set doesn’t have the Leroi’s playing on it, and I was debating switching this show for another, for a long time. But I think it is important to listen to the same concert that the band put on in honor of Leroi. They played some of his favorite songs, and they played them damn well even with all the emotion. This concert shows how that power of the music that he was so instrumental in creating, helped them grieve and move on to continue to play great music. This show is available to stream on liog.org at this link(Need an account to stream. Free and easy).

So here is the schedule (with start and approximate end times):
11:00 am EST: Start #34 (Studio)
11:10 am EST: Start RR’95 (Ends at 1:16 pm)
1:30 pm EST: Start 11-02-93 (Ends at 4:06 pm)
4:30 pm EST: Start Listener Supported (Ends at 6:18 pm)
6:30 pm EST: Start 9-18-00 (Ends at 9:00 pm)
9:30 pm EST: Start 8-19-08 (Ends at 12:18 am)*
12:25 pm EST: Start #34 (Studio)*

*Yes, I am aware that it goes into the next day, but the really was no way to get around it in terms of scheduling (I didn’t want to start too early).

So hopefully there are enough people participating that if someone stops by in the middle of a show everyone can let them know where they are, so that person can fast forward to catch up. Also if you need some of these shows (Will not distribute any official releases…if you don’t have them, go get them, because they are great) then feel free to PM me all today. However, once it gets to Monday I will be without Internet access until the day of the LP Marathon, so sending me a PM then will be futile. Some people you can PM about getting these shows after Monday are highlander4, davidhamrick10, and weller3377 (all of them helped me pick the shows and organize so thanks to them for that). Also once you get a show please make it known in the thread so people can PM you to help distribute, or if you see a person in the thread asking for a show please PM said show. Also if you need any help downloading the shows or working with the links feel free to PM the same individuals for assistance. Remember 11-02-93 and 8-19-08 can be found at the links posted above.

Even if you cannot participate, please do not be discouraged to leave any thoughts, memories, or messages for Leroi as well in this thread. I love hearing some of the fan’s stories about his influence on them.

Hope to see a lot of people in here Wednesday!

[Bostonsux013]

no thanks

[chyeachyea552]

so far ive gone into threads to see bostonsux being an ass. ^^

its a good idea, thanks for the time, ill probs sit in for 1 or 2 things.

[DnTDrNkBLuWater]

yea def ill listen in

[water_into_wine]

Yeah, by no means am I expecting anyone to stay for this whole thing.

Just thought it might be a good way to play a lot of shows so everyone will get a chance at some point in the day to participate.

[Jsc6545]

this is a great idea, and i'll try to be here for as long as possible.

[Flip36]

great idea, will enjoy it at work!

[ukrocks97]

What about starting it with Grux and ending with #34?

-T

[aoeiifreak]

I think I might be there for RR95, I've been meaning to listen to it for a while now.

[TheIdeaofYou41]

I have none of these titles. I still have to get RR '95 and Listener Supported.

[lilvic*20]

Hey, Tony. I think that's an awesome idea. I was trying to think of a really special way to remember LeRoi on Wed, too...
I'd love to drop in this thread periodically during the day while I'm at work.

[goblue8426]

i'll join in after i get home from work, around 3:30 p.m.

thanks tony! you rock.

[ukrocks97]

Originally Posted by TheIdeaofYou41

I have none of these titles. I still have to get RR '95 and Listener Supported.

The future is no place
To place your better days....

You're missing out on good stuff. Start with RR '95 and release yourself from yourself.

-T

[joshizzle3]

sounds very nice.
i'll stop by and listen to a few tunes with you guys
and no big deal (it's probably too late to edit) but it actually ends at 12:25 AM EST

and just a suggestion- maybe take only a few tracks from each, put it into a playlist, and have people download that. i think more people would be willing to do it all. just a thought.

eg
34 (studio)
Proudest Monkey (RR95)
#36 (RR95)
Lie in our Graves (11/2/93)
Doobie Thing>Happy Birthday>Ants (11/2/93)
Heartbeat Intro>Pantala Naga Pampa>Rapunzel (Listener Supported)
#41 (LS)
Grey Street (9/18/00)
Raven (9/18/00)
JTR (9/18/00)
All Along the Watchtower (9/18/00)
Baby Blue (studio)
Bartender (8/19/08)

That's about the length of a show, so that might be more realistic for people to show up

[water_into_wine]

Originally Posted by TheIdeaofYou41

I have none of these titles. I still have to get RR '95 and Listener Supported.

Well get RR'95 first.

Then download/stream the non-official releases from the links above.

[water_into_wine]

Originally Posted by joshizzle3

sounds very nice.
i'll stop by and listen to a few tunes with you guys
and no big deal (it's probably too late to edit) but it actually ends at 12:25 AM EST

and just a suggestion- maybe take only a few tracks from each, put it into a playlist, and have people download that. i think more people would be willing to do it all. just a thought.

eg
34 (studio)
Proudest Monkey (RR95)
#36 (RR95)
Lie in our Graves (11/2/93)
Doobie Thing>Happy Birthday>Ants (11/2/93)
Heartbeat Intro>Pantala Naga Pampa>Rapunzel (Listener Supported)
#41 (LS)
Grey Street (9/18/00)
Raven (9/18/00)
JTR (9/18/00)
All Along the Watchtower (9/18/00)
Baby Blue (studio)
Bartender (8/19/08)

That's about the length of a show, so that might be more realistic for people to show up

I was thinking of doing that, but I just thought it might be better to do it this way so more people could have a chance to participate rather than having maybe a conflicting schedule mess up their opportunity. Just though on a day like Wednesday that it might be best to give as long as chance as possible for everyone to participate.

Anyone can feel free to listen to whatever they want anyway. I jsut know a few people find these LP's to be fun.

[samandbailey]

What a gread idea....I will be here while I can!

[joshizzle3]

Originally Posted by water_into_wine

I was thinking of doing that, but I just thought it might be better to do it this way so more people could have a chance to participate rather than having maybe a conflicting schedule mess up their opportunity. Just though on a day like Wednesday that it might be best to give as long as chance as possible for everyone to participate.

Anyone can feel free to listen to whatever they want anyway. I jsut know a few people find these LP's to be fun.

ah gotcha- i don't think anyone will be able to do the whole thing, but it'll be lots of fun to stop in.

good plan. i have most of those shows and will check it out.

[SmoothRider[PL]]

You can count on me, #42.

[joshizzle3]

Originally Posted by SmoothRider[PL]

You can count on me, #42.

wow i can't imagine what times that'll be for you, but you must have fucked sleeping patterns to follow shows like you do

props

[ukrocks97]

Originally Posted by water_into_wine

Anyone can feel free to listen to whatever they want anyway. I jsut know a few people find these LP's to be fun.

What about a live version of Why I Am?

-T

[bannar7]

sweet idea ill def try to make it for some of the sessions.

[water_into_wine]

Originally Posted by ukrocks97

What about a live version of Why I Am?

-T

If you want to listen to that, go ahead. You can either do it during the breaks, during the LP, or after.

Listen to whatever you want to do to honor Roi's memory, but I just decided to make this kind of schedule so people can do it together (I know a lot of people like to do that), and if you want to organize it during the LP to play a live version of "Why I Am", or any other song for that matter, with a group of people on here then feel free. All I ask is that try not to disrupt the LP from it's schedule (while it can still be changed), I'd like for all the start times to remain the same time.

[ukrocks97]

Originally Posted by water_into_wine

If you want to listen to that, go ahead. You can either do it during the breaks, during the LP, or after.

Listen to whatever you want to do to honor Roi's memory, but I just decided to make this kind of schedule so people can do it together (I know a lot of people like to do that), and if you want to organize it during the LP to play a live version of "Why I Am", or any other song for that matter, with a group of people on here then feel free. All I ask is that try not to disrupt the LP from it's schedule (while it can still be changed), I'd like for all the start times to remain the same time.

I just wanted to throw suggestions out there. I don't want to hi-jack your gig. Sorry.

-T

[water_into_wine]

Originally Posted by ukrocks97

I just wanted to throw suggestions out there. I don't want to hi-jack your gig. Sorry.

-T

And I know you're not. I'm just saying if anyone wants to throw any of these suggestions out there then you might want to organize the time to do start playing said suggestion.

[highlander4]

This is going to be a great tribute to our boy Roi.... I can't wait.

[Prime Minister]

I will definitely be here for this. Great idea, Tony.

[SmoothRider[PL]]

Originally Posted by joshizzle3

wow i can't imagine what times that'll be for you, but you must have fucked sleeping patterns to follow shows like you do

props

I don't care, sleeping is overrated

[41 Step]

Unfortunately I won't be able to listen because I have a gig in New York that day. However, I plan to play The Best of What's Around in honor of Roi.

[Prime Minister]

Originally Posted by 41 Step

Unfortunately I won't be able to listen because I have a gig in New York that day. However, I plan to play The Best of What's Around in honor of Roi.

Solid.