Stockholm Syndrome Tour Blog 10: SoCal, Arizona, Colorado
By Team JamBase Mar 15, 2010 • 11:44 am PDT
Another report from tour manager Danny Owen:
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At the Belly Up, the band got things started with a great version of “Easter” and continued a strong set that included an “Emma’s Pissed” > “That Which Is Coming” before ending the set with a rockin’ “American Fork.”
Set 2 started with a mean “Lick The Tears.” This reggae-rocker is proving to be a true crowd pleaser. “LTT” was followed by a great “Empire One,” “Apollo” and “Milk.” All upbeat tunes that had the entire audience dancing as hard as they could. A rockin’ “Jacobs Ladder” came later in the set and the band encored with “Wisconsin Death Trip.” The run through Cali was delightful and the band thanks everyone who made it out!
03.09.10 | Belly Up | Solana Beach, CA
Set I: Easter, Couldn’t Get It Right, Emma’s Pissed > That Which Is Coming, Miranda, White Dirt, American Fork
Set II: Lick The Tears, Empire One, Apollo, Milk, Spy, Jacob’s Ladder, Tight
E: Wisconsin Death Trip
The band began their journey back eastward stopping in Flagstaff, Arizona for a Wednesday night romp. The night kicked-off with a tune not yet played called “Pumpkin Time.” The well received song was followed by “Counter Clock World” and a very inspired version of “Tarantula Hawk.” Next up was a song that also hadn’t seen the dark of night yet called “Muscle.” The band executed a perfect “Purple Hearts” > “Shining Path” with Danny Louis leading the charge through the segue. Danny has proven to be the X Factor on all of the shows. Never quite certain how he will mix into the songs beyond the written out parts, he always seems to bring new life and sounds to every piece. Nothing is played the same way twice and as touring artists playing night after night, it truly does help to keep things interesting and fresh. 
Set 2 started with a great version of “Flirted With You All My Life” and continued to bowl the crowd over with “Conscious Contact,” “Friendly Fire” and “Red Lightning.” The encore escapes me at this moment so we’ll have to rely on the tapes… So far every show but L.A. has been captured by the tapers so be on the look out on archive.net and LMA for these shows as you’ll definitely want to hear this band live. Thanks to Chris and Matty Z for taking care of the band and crew.
03.10.10 | Orpheum Theater | Flagstaff, AZ
Set I: Pumpkin Time, Counter Clock World, Tarantula Hawk, Muscle, Sing Bird Sing, Purple Hearts > Shining Path
Set II: Flirted With You All My Life, Emma’s Pissed, Conscious Contact, Wisconsin Death Trip, Friendly Fire, Red Lightning, Light is Like Water
E: ?
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They had a great turnout for this one as the town and slopes were abuzz. Jerry penned a rockin’ first set that included a great “These Grey Days,” “Crime & Punishment” and “Milk.” They ended the set with a rousing version of “Empire One.”
Back to the dressing room to suck on the oxygen tank and catch their collective breath, the band was feeling really good about what they just threw down even if they were all breathing a little slower.
Set 2 was even more rocking as they introduced a Jerry Joseph classic known as “Drive.” Probably one of my favorite tunes penned by Jerry, he let it all hang out on this one. Taking off his guitar at one point and just preaching to the audience about the good ol’ days of getting crunk and doing things maybe one shouldn’t, it was a very deep cut. Following this awe inspiring tune was a great “Bouncing Very Well” which saw Danny Louis and Dave Schools lock up into some soloing that teased some Gov’t Mule and saw Dave drop a nice “Chilly Water” tease that of course pleased the crowd. “Emma’s Pissed” was next, still holding her spot as one of the best tunes these guys have crafted which then melted into a very well played version of “White Dirt.” A rockin’ “Lick The Tears” had the crowd going batty and then the guys came back with a “Wisconsin Death Trip” for an encore.
Thanks to KOTO, Janice and Norman and the folks at the Convention Center for taking good care of everyone. On to Aspen, sure to be another barn burner… Just two more shows!
03.12.10 | Telluride Convention Center | Mountain Village, CO
Set I: Couldn’t Get It Right, These Grey Days, Crime & Punishment, Miranda, In Your Cups, Milk, Apollo, Empire One
Set II: Flirted With You All My Life, Drive, Bouncing Very Well, Emma’s Pissed > White Dirt, Lick The Tears
E: Wisconsin Death Trip
Check back soon for the final installment of the Stockholm Syndrome Tour Blog…
In 2004 JamBase’s Editor-in-Chief Aaron Kayce was invited to document the birth of Stockholm Syndrome as they performed their first shows across Europe. You can read about it here.
Stockholm Syndrome Tour Dates :: Stockholm Syndrome News :: Stockholm Syndrome Concert Reviews
Continue reading for Part 9 of the Stockholm Syndrome Tour Blog from Los Angeles…
A full review of SS’s two-night stand in San Francisco is available here.
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After releasing their hold on the Bay Area, the Syndrome traveled by day down the coast of California, through the Grape Vine and into the City of Angels. Even though it was a Monday, the hard-cores were out and the band did not disappoint.
SS pulled off a solid set that included “Oil,” “In Your Cups,” “Emma’s Pissed” and a set closing “Flirted With You All My Life.” At set break, Jerry’s good buddy Woody Harrelson came back stage to say hello and really gave the band kudos. Second set was off and running with “Apollo” and a great “Leaving Lopez” wit Mr. Steve Lopez in the audience to hear it this time. We saw the second “Purple Hearts” of the tour and a great “Bouncing Very Well” which saw very nice soloing from Dave and Wally. Jerry called the last tune perfectly with “These Grey Days” and a “Wisconsin Death Trip” to say goodnight.
We hit the ground running and ran out of town to Solana Beach to soak in the southern most point of our run down the West Coast.
On The Road Again with These United States Part II:
Stockholm Syndrome is on tour now. Check back soon for the next installment of the Stockholm Syndrome Tour Blog…
In 2004 JamBase’s Editor-in-Chief Aaron Kayce was invited to document the birth of Stockholm Syndrome as they performed their first shows across Europe. You can read about it here.
Stockholm Syndrome Tour Dates :: Stockholm Syndrome News :: Stockholm Syndrome Concert Reviews
Continue reading for Part 8 of the Stockholm Syndrome Tour Blog from Eugene, OR…
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Stockholm Syndrome has begun their journey southward and landed in Eugene for a night. The Eugene show found the band loose and excited to play. The first set featured a great “Counter Clock World” which seems to be a go to song for the guys in the early part of the show. Fans were also treated to a first set “American Fork” which is proving to be a true all star song for this lineup.
Second set saw the first “Leaving Lopez.” A great song written for good friend and longtime Widespread Panic/Stockholm Syndrome Tour Manager, Steve Lopez. And for an encore it was a Jerry gospel tune called “Supper’s Ready.” All in all another great show.
Stockholm Syndrome is on tour now. Check back soon for the next installment of the Stockholm Syndrome Tour Blog…
In 2004 JamBase’s Editor-in-Chief Aaron Kayce was invited to document the birth of Stockholm Syndrome as they performed their first shows across Europe. You can read about it here.
Stockholm Syndrome Tour Dates :: Stockholm Syndrome News :: Stockholm Syndrome Concert Reviews
Continue reading for Part 7 of the Stockholm Syndrome Tour Blog from Seattle…
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The band rolled into a surprisingly sunny Seattle ready to capture another good one. Spirits are still high even as some band members battle colds and the rigors of the road. It’s not all fun and sunshine.
They decided to start the night with a Jerry tune he plays often called “Easter,” getting their collective legs underneath them and doing it true justice in a five-piece configuration. We saw another “Emma’s Pissed” > “That Which Is Coming” which was perfect and another song that hadn’t been played yet called “Purple Hearts.” The reggae-tinged “Purple Hearts” morphed into a great “Shining Path” to end the set.
Set break came and went. Some old familiar faces were in the crowd screaming all sorts of requests. The band stuck with what it had been crafting to near perfection with an “Apollo” opener and a very inspired version of “Tarantula Hawk.” A near silent crowd took in a great “Flirted With You All My Life” then exhaled as the band crushed with a set ending “Jacob’s Ladder.”
The encore saw the second rendition of Dylan’s “Where Are You Tonight” and it was flawless. Jerry nailed the four pages of lyrics and had some tambourine help from drummer Robby Cosenza of touring partners These United States.
Set I: Easter, Emma’s Pissed > That Which Is Coming, Red Lightning, Sing Bird Sing, Purple Hearts > Shining Path
Set II: Apollo, Empire One, Tarantula Hawk, Flirted With You All My Life, Wisconsin Death Trip, Jacob’s Ladder
E: Where Are You Tonight
Stockholm Syndrome is on tour now. Check back soon for the next installment of the Stockholm Syndrome Tour Blog…
In 2004 JamBase’s Editor-in-Chief Aaron Kayce was invited to document the birth of Stockholm Syndrome as they performed their first shows across Europe. You can read about it here.
Stockholm Syndrome Tour Dates :: Stockholm Syndrome News :: Stockholm Syndrome Concert Reviews
Continue reading for Part 6 of the Stockholm Syndrome Tour Blog from Portland…
More thoughts from Tour Manager Danny Owen:
After catching some much needed rest in Boise, the band and crew set forth to the great Northwest. Rolling into Jerry’s old stomping grounds of Portland, OR and the sweet Crystal Ballroom felt good as friendly faces abound.
Before the show the band rehearsed some other tunes that we should see soon and I unearthed a great Jerry and Dave track from the duo romp through Europe. The song is called “Green Ice” and I had two copies form the shows there. Great tune that JJ and DAS penned together. Dave was excited I had it so hopefully this will translate into relearning and the rebirthing of the song with the five-piece configuration.
Jerry dialed in another winner for set one. A great “Couldn’t Get it Right” and very good “These Grey Days” kicked things off. The first set saw the first of what some Panic and jam fans like to call a segue or “>”. It was talked about and then executed almost to perfection as “Emma’s Pissed” slowed down and went into “That Which is Coming.” An enthusiastic “American Fork” ended a great set.
Set two was even better as the hard-cores were definitely in the building. Dancing hard to an upbeat “Apollo” opener and “Ray of Heaven,” the band soon brought it back down for Chesnutt’s “Flirted With You All My Life” before “Conscious Contact” ended the set. This song is simply magic in this configuration and really should be played on radio stations everywhere. If Nickelback was singing it, the Pope would probably be rocking out to it. Alas, we’re the lucky ones…
Stockholm Syndrome is on tour now. Check back soon for the next installment of the Stockholm Syndrome Tour Blog…
In 2004 JamBase’s Editor-in-Chief Aaron Kayce was invited to document the birth of Stockholm Syndrome as they performed their first shows across Europe. You can read about it here.
Stockholm Syndrome Tour Dates :: Stockholm Syndrome News :: Stockholm Syndrome Concert Reviews
Continue reading for Part 5 of the Stockholm Syndrome Tour Blog from Utah…
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Stockholm Syndrome had a real adventurous morning as Dave Schools and the band’s bus driver had to change a blown trailer tire at a rest area in Wyoming. Most of the band was asleep as the two fought with the tire to get it off; Dave Schools using a crow bar to help John out. Finally they got it off and changed.
Playing Park City is always an interesting situation but the band had a great time and did their best to capture the attention of this hipster high society ski town. Set one featured the first “Shining Path” of the tour as well as a song called “Miranda.” They ended the set with a great version of Jerry’s “The Kind of Place.”
Set two started a little slower then normal with a run through of the new Vic tune “Flirted With You All My Life.” Second set also saw a great “Jacob’s Ladder,” the reggae-ish “Friendly Fire” and a set ending “Road To Damascus” that literally shook the walls. No joke. The show ended with an “Apollo” encore in honor of the end of the Olympics.
Band and everyone are on their first day off, well deserved and more importantly, really needed. See you in the Northwest this week, trust me, you’ll want to be there. Trial week is over!
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On tour with Stockholm Syndrome is These United States. We’ll be including tour blogs from them as well. Here’s our first offering:
