Post by takeinthestray on Oct 15, 2011 18:09:29 GMT -5
Hey all, I noticed that my postings don't get many replies. I apologize if I'm too wordy, it's a bad habit of mine.
Anyway, since my first suggestion for next year for a domestic pressing of the self-titled album on vinyl didn't gain steam, I came up with something else.
How about a tour?
I know the guys are not a full-time band at this point, but hear me out. I'm thinking of an all inclusive Blind Melon family and friends sort of affair. Start each gig with a Travis solo or band set where he plays his non-Melon originals to get the crowd warmed up. Follow this with a rotating middle slot that features either artists that did covers for Twenty Stories Below or the various band members' other projects (Unified Theory, Rain Fur Rent, Extra Virgin, The Tender Trio, Halocomplex, Abandon Jalopy, the Meek, etc.) And of course have the boys themselves headline. Invite special guests to make appearances along the trail like Nico and Nel, Danny Clinch, Jena Kraus, Michael Kelsey, even Axl Rose, and have a setlist that focuses primarily on the first album and rarities, b-sides, new songs, and covers from the pre-Soup days (Wooh D.O.G., Soul One, Working Class Hero, Walk, etc.)
This anniversary only happens once, might as well make a big deal out of it. What do you think?
As for my first suggestion, in case you missed the post or are interested, it was for a limited-edition, domestic, non-remastered pressing of the first LP on vinyl (so those of us that want it don't have to resort to paying hundreds of dollars for a Korean or Brazillian pressing on EBay), maybe packaged with Sippin' Time Sessions on a second disc or some other kind of bonus. I say non-remastered for the simple reason that the production as much as the songs makes the album what it is, at least to me. I think hearing it on vinyl is the only way I could possibly love it more. I won't make any friends saying this, but I honestly didn't care much for Soup when I bought the cd the day it came out, simply because of the production. The songs are great, but it's much warmer and more inviting on vinyl.
This endeavor could be financed by either pre-sales, like the good people at Yak Music did for the tribute album, or by the band selling their cache of soundboard recordings that date back to 1993 as digital downloads. I don't know about anyone else, but I would spend $10-$20 apiece for all eight of the shows I was fortunate enough to see (three with Shannon and five with Travis,) especially February 19, 1994 Providece RI. Was anyone else at this show? In my top 3 of roughly 700 concerts over the years.
Sorry to get off topic there. Anyway, again let me know what you think and thanks for reading.
Anyway, since my first suggestion for next year for a domestic pressing of the self-titled album on vinyl didn't gain steam, I came up with something else.
How about a tour?
I know the guys are not a full-time band at this point, but hear me out. I'm thinking of an all inclusive Blind Melon family and friends sort of affair. Start each gig with a Travis solo or band set where he plays his non-Melon originals to get the crowd warmed up. Follow this with a rotating middle slot that features either artists that did covers for Twenty Stories Below or the various band members' other projects (Unified Theory, Rain Fur Rent, Extra Virgin, The Tender Trio, Halocomplex, Abandon Jalopy, the Meek, etc.) And of course have the boys themselves headline. Invite special guests to make appearances along the trail like Nico and Nel, Danny Clinch, Jena Kraus, Michael Kelsey, even Axl Rose, and have a setlist that focuses primarily on the first album and rarities, b-sides, new songs, and covers from the pre-Soup days (Wooh D.O.G., Soul One, Working Class Hero, Walk, etc.)
This anniversary only happens once, might as well make a big deal out of it. What do you think?
As for my first suggestion, in case you missed the post or are interested, it was for a limited-edition, domestic, non-remastered pressing of the first LP on vinyl (so those of us that want it don't have to resort to paying hundreds of dollars for a Korean or Brazillian pressing on EBay), maybe packaged with Sippin' Time Sessions on a second disc or some other kind of bonus. I say non-remastered for the simple reason that the production as much as the songs makes the album what it is, at least to me. I think hearing it on vinyl is the only way I could possibly love it more. I won't make any friends saying this, but I honestly didn't care much for Soup when I bought the cd the day it came out, simply because of the production. The songs are great, but it's much warmer and more inviting on vinyl.
This endeavor could be financed by either pre-sales, like the good people at Yak Music did for the tribute album, or by the band selling their cache of soundboard recordings that date back to 1993 as digital downloads. I don't know about anyone else, but I would spend $10-$20 apiece for all eight of the shows I was fortunate enough to see (three with Shannon and five with Travis,) especially February 19, 1994 Providece RI. Was anyone else at this show? In my top 3 of roughly 700 concerts over the years.
Sorry to get off topic there. Anyway, again let me know what you think and thanks for reading.