#jamtronica

[captainwormburner]

Interstellar Crystal Miners - Folktronica Electronic Rock - Captain Worm...

[oldnumberseven]

throw that ass in a circle

[stairs-feooff]

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[theghostpinesmusic]

Alright, I was putting off dealing with this beast of a video yesterday, but now I think it's time.

The backstory here is that in addition to surprise-announcing a four-night run at the Capitol Theatre with their new drummer two months before the start of their summer tour, Goose also had a surprise theme for night two of the run, which was also the night of the lunar eclipse: they would play through their 2016 album Moon Cabin in its entirety (with a few theme-appropriate songs at the beginning and end of the show to round things out). This resulted in a) us getting to hear Cotter play on a lot of "classic" Goose songs for the first time and b) lots of long jams, since turning one CD-length album into a three-hour show necessitates a bit of stretching out.

The centerpiece of the show arguably came in the first set, with this nearly 50 minute "Into The Myst" -> "Arcadia" pairing. I'm a huge fan of both songs, but haven't yet written any posts about either.

"Myst" was one of my "first favorite" Goose songs, back when I was still getting familiar with their catalog. It and "Creatures" are maybe the most notable examples of the part of the band's repertoire that dips into electronica/EDM territory. Back when I first started listening to the band, these two songs really set them apart from the other jam bands I was familiar with and so I gravitated toward them. And yes, I know that the Disco Biscuits and Lotus and Spafford exist and that Goose didn't "invent" jamtronica out of whole cloth, but still. They were/are good songs and I did/do enjoy them.

"Myst" tends not to get jammed out very often (with a few notable exceptions), but it usually features a sort of breakdown after the main song that slowly gets built back up to the song's peak-y outro over the course of a few minutes while staying firmly in "Type I" territory. This version is...not that.

If Goose has a "hit" song, it's probably "Arcadia." It's catchy, the lyrics are fun and good but also a little allusive, and it's designed to end with one of those bring-the-house-down resolutions that we jam band fans love. Like many, many other Goose fans, what made me a fan in the first place was watching the band's 2019 Peach Fest performance on YouTube, and in particular that "Arcadia" grabbed my attention and is still a version of the song I come back to almost five years later. It's also on Alive and Well, which is cool.

Improvisationally, "Arcadia" tends to follow a similar path as "Myst": the band plays the song proper, drops down into breakdown mode, and builds momentum and intensity back up to the song's peak. There are a ton of great, unique versions of this song out there, though, and I'd argue that the journey to the destination varies much more with "Arcadia" than it does with "Myst."

I'm excited to dive back into this particular section of this particular show because I actually had some weird video/audio problems with this show originally when livestreaming it, and so I missed a bit chunk of this "Myst" and part of this "Arcadia," and spent most of the rest of the show playing catch-up technologically. The show as a whole definitely warrants a full relisten on my next big road trip or something, but for now, of course, I'm "just" covering this 47 minutes of it.

I always love getting to see Peter ham it up during the "Myst" intro. I also always love when the song's intro drops into the verse chords. It takes awhile in this version, as the whole band jams over the intro for longer than usual. But it's cool, because there's some great Trevor/Rick interplay during this section. Eventually, the "drop" happens at 3:45 and we're off and running.

The little solo break in the middle of the song is way more bass-heavy than usual, as Rick lays back a bit after seeming to have some sort of guitar/tech malfunction right before (?). Hard to tell from the camera angle what was going on.

Anyway, we make to the end of the composed part of the song at 11:25, and immediately the move into the jam is a little different than usual. Instead of a drop into a breakdown, Cotter starts playing a quick beat and that makes the transition instead. I like Peter's pecking at the Vibe here. I also like that there's no pretense of playing the rest of the song the "normal" way: the band immediately swerves into weirdness with no hesitation.

Something about this section of the jam (Rick's noodling, the rhythm both drummers lock into) sounds very Dead-ish to me. I love how much the camera focuses on Cotter early on because he's killing it during this part.

Also, Peter being a ham again at 15:05.

I know I'm probably getting a little repetitive at this point about this, but what strikes me (again) about this first section of the jam is the patience the band shows in slowly exploring this space. Certainly, a lot of Goose jams from earlier years also stayed in this or that sonic space for five or even ten minutes at a time, but there was often little feeling that they were developing particular ideas or moving toward something; instead, it often felt like the rest of the band would just settle into a background that Rick could play guitar over. If there's ever been anything about this band that I've been inclined to criticize, it was that. It seems to have sort of...gone away...since last fall?

For example, nothing much has changed dramatically in this jam by 18:00, but there's a sense that we're picking up momentum, aided by small changes in what Cotter and Peter in particular are playing. Moving forward not by a sudden key change or dramatic tonal shift, but by slow degrees. It's cool. It's also a major way in which New Goose is reminding me more and more of Phish: not that they're "copying" Phish's sound (as naysayers will often say, naying), but that their improvisation is taking on more and more of that smoothness and hive-mindedness that I love so much in the best Phish jams.

A great example of this is at 21:00 or so here, where Rick locks on to this neat, looping riff that ends up sort of serving, through magical telepathy, as the end of this jam section: when we come out on the other side a few seconds later, Cotter is playing a much more driving beat and then the rest of the band moves to match him in intensity. Pete moves over to electric piano shortly after and we've achieved full-on Bliss Goose Mode for the next few minutes.

Wow. This was the part that I missed when watching live and it's really, really good. When you can hear the crowd screaming over the webcast you know the band's really tapping into something.

Rick finally turns the hose off at 27:00, a full sixteen minutes after the jam started. If there's one tiny complaint I have about this nutso jam, it's that they don't return to the end of "Myst," which is usually a pretty badass, cathartic moment. Again, it's a tiny complaint in this case, though, because instead we get a really smooth segue into the spacey intro for "Arcadia."

The jam out of "Arcadia" starts around 31:55. At 32:05, the camera catches Peter feeling the groove, and it sort of seems like Rick picks up on his reaction and drops out as well, letting the rhythm section do its thing for a bit. You know me: I'm never going to complain about a Trevor solo. Goddamn. Eventually the rest of the band joins back in around 33:25.

This funk breakdown bit is pretty typical of the type of jamming the band does during Arcadia, but this version has some extra oomph to it, in my opinion. Part of that is probably Cotter adding a different touch to the percussion section and, again, it almost feels like Rick is trying not to play that much, letting everyone else come through more clearly.

I really like the riff that Rick locks on to at around 36:00. I think he does, too.

Peter moves over to the clav at about 38:30 and while this doesn't dramatically change the tenor of the jam right away, it certainly makes it crunchier and seems to at least start driving the band toward a build. It takes another two or so minutes for Rick to warm up to Full Shred Mode, but by 42:00 the whole band is going full speed, Peter's banging out something crazy and dissonant on the piano and we're well on our way to a classic "Arcadia" peak.

If you're not familiar with "Arcadia" already, the jam usually builds up tension until it releases into a minor key progression that is the actual ending to the song. So you get, in a sense, two huge peaks for the price of one in most versions. Which is probably why everyone likes "Arcadia" so much.

Here, the change happens at 43:57. I really like Cotter's swinging during the early part of this build. It's one of those many little things that he does differently that makes old songs like this one feel new in a cool way.

The smoke machines are a little intense and I'm not sure how I feel about them. This "Arcadia" peak, though, is fantastic. If your ears get burnt out on Rick losing his mind, listen to Trevor instead.

And that's the story of how Goose turned two five-minute tracks from Moon Cabin into a forty-seven minute cave diving expedition/ear slaughter!

[concerthopperblog]

The Microdosio Tour: Two Nights with Papadosio & Friends!

Now that music venues are coming alive again with the sound of music after a long hiatus, Papadosio was back in Atlanta for a blistering, two (2) night stand (June 25th – 26th) at The Roxy. Athens, Ohio natives Papadosio made some wonderful memories while on The Microdosio Tour with some help from Atlanta natives Dollarsine (Night 1) and Space Kadet (Night 2) as the opening support. You may recall Papadosio gracing my column a few years back while they performed another two nightstands at Atlanta’s Terminal West. Check out the review from 2019’s The Road to Resonance Night 2 Papadosio featuring Space Kadet.

Atlanta’s very own David Dollar a.k.a. Dollarsine started off the weekend on The Microdosio Tour for the faithful that came to dance all night long to the smooth, groovy sounds of the night. The crowd was ready for Dollarsine to come on stage and perform his magic. Once he came out on stage, the early crowd that had gathered let him know by showing some major love his way. You could tell that many in the crowd were familiar with Dollarsine and expressed joy seeing him perform at the Roxy. Dollarsine had complete command of the crowd for the duration of his set, and he enjoyed every minute on stage that night. He ended his set featuring a new track coming off his brand-new EP, which according to Dollarsine is dropping very soon. Stay tuned to his website: www.dollarsine.com for more details! Want to check out Dollarsine? Follow this to Dollasine’s Official Soundcloud today!

Papadosio has been a favorite electronic/jam band of mine for some time now. My first time checking them out was at Bonnaroo (2016) during their Thursday set at That Tent. Their unique sound had me enthralled from the beginning. Formed back in 2006 by various band members from Ohio University, Papadosio consists of Anthony Thogmartin (vocals/production/guitar), Mike Healy (drums), Rob McConnell (bass), and Billy & Sam Brouse (two handed keyboards). Papadosio have never let me down over the years. Every time I witness their jam, I am left amazed at how well these guys are synched together and how they just let the music do all the talking. Tonight, was no exception as the band jammed through a specially crafted set list for the fans in attendance during Night 1.

Night 1 Set list

·         We Are Water XL

·         Utopiate >

·         Shiitake >

·         Utopiate

·         Cue ][

·         Fuse >

·         Chaga

·         Polygons XL >

·         Cordyceps

·         Euclidean Lights

·         Encore: Unparalyzer

  Local Atlanta darlings Space Kadet (and longtime pals of Papadosio) had the honor of opening for Papadosio’s epic second night at The Roxy. The band, Space Kadet, consists of Alex Etheridge (bass/synth/production), Rohan Prakash (drums/samples), and Thomas Garret (guitar). These guys are so much fun to watch play live. It was great seeing them play a larger venue this time around. More space for their sound to carry. Not only do they take the audience on a sonic journey through their set. You can see the band having so much fun performing for their fans (new and old alike). You can follow Space Kadet on JamBase to see if they are playing near you anytime soon. Space Kadet actually first graced my column here at Concerthopper when they opened for The Floozies / So Down / Space Kadet: Live at Variety Playhouse, so give that article a read (or re-read). Want to check out Space Kadet’s tunes? No worries. Follow this link to Space Kadet’s Official Soundcloud today!

   When Papadosio came on stage and kicked off the second night of their weekender with “Cloud Found”, the crowd went absolutely nuts! And I thought the first night was incredible. Well, Papadosio stepped it up and made me question that exact thought. As they went through some great tracks like “Paradigm Shift”, “Lions Mane”, and “Madre” the crowd was entranced at every single note Papadosio played for them. Closing it out with their track “Holy Heck” was a great way to cap off an extraordinary weekend of music from Papadosio, Space Kadet, & Dollarsine!

Night 2 Set list

·         Cloud Found

·         2AM >

·         Fanfare for the Rain People >

·         Paradigm Shift ][

·         Lions Mane

·         Dream Estate

·         Madre ][

·         Improbability Blotter

·         Fire Rite XL

·         Encore: Holy Heck

 Bummed you missed this weekend with Papadosio? Do not worry you can still check them out this year on tour. Head over to Papadosio’s tour page and see if they are coming near you in 2021. Personally, I would suggest checking out the Resonance Music and Arts Festival that will feature three (3) sets from Papadosio during the weekend of September 16-18, 2021. Many other great acts on that lineup such as Umphrey’s McGee (2x sets), Lotus, Tipper (2x sets), Lettuce, and The Floozies to name a few.

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[toddbirchard-architect]

Light The Beacon by Collidoscope Just in time for summer. Credits: Guitar - Evan Johnson Mixing/Mastering - Jon Frett

[spynreset]

Thank you for the love Roseburg! Resonance Music School 🤗🎶 Love to come back again for sure! Super cute town♥️ . . . #spynreset #musicschool #stagesetup #roseburg #pnwmusic #seattlemusic #drumkit #synthesizer #studioflow #musiclove #bandlife #jamtronica #dosomethingcool #ilovemusic #jamband #prog #ステージ #学校 #スクール #音楽好きな人と繋がりたい https://www.instagram.com/spynreset/p/BvTtdhDF5-Y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ipzsh1ofh891

[tegenfase]

(tegenfase)

Synth bleeps by me, drums by my bro.

[ghosted-sound]

10K Gems by ~5AM~ This should really be called 11.8k Gems, but better late than never! I'm so grateful for all of you listening out there, and I took all my gratitude and pressure cooked it into a 30 minute mix of unreleased tunes. The vibe of the past few years for me has been heavy, yet soulful. Mellow, yet hype. I tried to reflect that in this mix. :) Abbreviated tracklist: 5AM x Homies - ID Full tracklist pending... Thank you for your patience <3

[bigmicpereida]

Checkout this artwork by @uncletaco for our Wednesday night show this week! Pretty 🔥🔥🔥 Repost from @purplebeetv • Sci-Fi art by @uncletaco for tomorrow’s Wednesday Groove Party featuring #LoBoZ... 🚀 Tune in live for 2 sets of improvised grooves and funk voyages with live visuals and guest collaborators. Free to watch, but donations inspire the improvisations and make it possible to bring you this show every week 💜🙏 Weds 12/8 at 8pm ct ⚡️ link in bio #livestream #scifiart #twitchmusic #improv #interactivelivestreaming #jamtronica #spaceart #fembot #analogsynthfunk #fblive #youtubelive (at Purple Bee Studios) https://www.instagram.com/bigmicpereida/p/CXMfT2PF9NY/?utm_medium=tumblr

[alchemisoul]

The Disco Buscuits

"Stranger Things Jam"

Worchester, MA 2017

[captainwormburner]

Terrence the Turtle - Folktronica Electronic Rock - Captain Wormburner

[f-ether]

lastt nighht @ @yourmomshousedenver was radd! ✨ look @ all those lasers! 📽⚡️ shouts out to @floatgoatmusic and @theicemanspecial for sharingg the bill! 💕 ••• #livemusic #concert #lighting #lightingdedign #lasers #yourmomshouse #dj #venue #denvermusic #denvermusicscene #bassmusic #world #worldmusic #jamband #jamtronica #localmusic #undergroundmusic #electronicmusic #electronic #edm #dancemusic #ambient (at Your Mom's House)

[touchdownsallday]

More throwback shots from ‘99 for #Epsiode18 w/ @barbershreds & @fymaxwell photos by @chriskasari & other various persons #discobiscuits #wintertour #terr #podcast #thismotherfucker stratocaster #electronicmusic #electrojam #jamtronica #acidjazz #jamband #guitar #phish #gratefuldead #papadosio #livemusic #particle #soundtribesector9 #igtv #instamusic #gearhead  #dopapod #stringcheeseincident #soulive #treyanastasio #umphreesmcgee #discobiscuits #es135 #gratefuldead #B4L #gibson #joerussosalmostdead (at Silk City Diner Bar & Lounge) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5FAq0sJmJ5/?igshid=12dbgcztsa7g1

[toddbirchard-architect]

Vine Street Vibes - Nebula [PREMIERE] by TheUntz.com Read all about the new Vine Street Vibes single: https://ift.tt/3aAaMbq The Untz: facebook.com/TheUntz twitter.com/TheUntz instagram.com/TheUntz Vine Street Vibes: https://ift.tt/32FYYQH https://ift.tt/3xmaWwU https://ift.tt/1MDXIwA

[electropolitics]

Still flying in space from last weekend’s first ever 🚀 Space Carnival 🎡 at @fetemusic BIG HUGE THANKYOU to all who made it a blast. Full set will be premiered tonight on Facebook and YouTube. So stay connected!#livestream #ep #fullset #jamtronica #aliens👽 #spacecarnival (at Fete Music Hall) https://www.instagram.com/p/B40Ct2DAbVA/?igshid=1atmm75u73jun