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Willie On My Mind

Steady • 24136 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🎶 Music Songs Interview Concerts
  1. The song 'Always On My Mind' by Willie Nelson is a classic that many people associate with special moments in their lives.
  2. Willie Nelson turned 90+ years old, had a documentary about his life on Paramount+, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
  3. The author shares a personal connection with Willie Nelson and wishes him luck on his tours.

Bob and The Band Take Madison Square Garden

Flagging Down the Double E's • 648 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🎶 Music Concerts Bob Dylan
  1. Bob Dylan and The Band had energetic and star-studded concerts at Madison Square Garden in 1974.
  2. The shows were recorded for the live album 'Before the Flood' but only one song from the New York shows made it to the album.
  3. Despite a strained voice and a hectic schedule, Dylan's performances received ecstatic responses from the crowd, leading to multiple encores.

For The Record- 10. February. 2024

On Repeat by Kevin Alexander • 452 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🎶 Music News Artists Memories Concerts
  1. Time moves swiftly: Year Progress on Twitter reminds us that time keeps ticking, and before we know it, days turn into years.
  2. Memories fade: The passage of time can make entire years seem like a blur, with only snippets of memories left behind.
  3. Nostalgia for the past: Looking back at favorite records and shows brings a wave of nostalgia, reminding us of special moments and experiences.

The First Tour '74 Soundboard

Flagging Down the Double E's • 609 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🎶 Music Concerts
  1. The post discusses the first soundboard recordings from Bob Dylan's 1974 tour.
  2. The recordings feature unique performances and familiar songs like 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door' and 'Don't Think Twice'.
  3. Despite the setlists becoming more defined, the energy of the performances remains dynamic and engaging.
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What I Learned Going to 100s of Concerts - Part II

Can't Get Much Higher • 157 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🎶 Music Concerts Artists Memories Genres Experience
  1. Missed opportunities to see favorite artists at concerts can lead to regrets and disappointment.
  2. Live music can evoke strong emotions and create lasting memories, connecting people over shared experiences.
  3. Attending concerts, especially with friends and family, can have a profound impact on one's perspective and appreciation for music.

The Late Gregg Sutton Remembers Bob Dylan's 1984 'Real Live' Tour

Flagging Down the Double E's • 432 implied HN points • 25 Oct 23
🎶 Music Concerts Interviews Cover songs
  1. Gregg Sutton, Bob Dylan's 1984 bassist, was a huge Dylan fan and had a deep connection with him during their tour.
  2. The 1984 Bob Dylan tour had memorable moments with famous musicians like Santana, and unique experiences like Bono's extended rendition of 'Blowin' In The Wind'.
  3. Bob Dylan's live record 'Real Live' from the 1984 tour didn't capture all the magic of the performances and had shortcomings according to some band members.

A chaotic week week of concert announcements.

Boiler Room • 78 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🎶 Music Concerts
  1. A busy week with many concert announcements including Take That, Trevor Noah, Gym Class Heroes, Nothing But Thieves, Xzibit, Tenacious D, SZA, and Ben Howard.
  2. Demand for post-Covid live entertainment is high and events are picking up after a slow January.
  3. Interactive music recommendations format with five songs to listen to and discuss for weekend discovery.

a brief dispatch from london

Gabriel Kahane: Words & Music • 117 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🎶 Music Events Concerts Performances Musicians
  1. Gabriel Kahane will be performing in London at the Southbank Centre with the BBC Concert Orchestra and Choir with No Name for the UK premiere of his oratorio.
  2. Gabriel Kahane will also be part of the PIVOT Festival in San Francisco with performances by Attacca Quartet and Roomful of Teeth.
  3. Gabriel Kahane has upcoming concerts in different locations this spring, including a duo recital with his dad in Salem, OR, and a solo concert at the Gilmore Festival in Kalamazoo.

Am I too old for music festivals now?

Boiler Room • 39 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🎶 Music Music festivals Concerts Music Events
  1. The author questions if they are too old for music festivals, mentioning awkward conversations about their age at a festival they've been attending since their 30s.
  2. Attending music festivals continues to make the author happy and is a significant part of their life, although they are unsure about the right age to stop going.
  3. The post reflects on the joy of festivals, encounters with strangers questioning age appropriateness, and the author's love for music events despite concerns about aging.

RIP Wayne Shorter

The Nelson George Mixtape • 432 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23
🎶 Music Jazz Composer Concerts
  1. Wayne Shorter's music has a wide range, from hard bop to space experiments to bright sounds.
  2. Shorter had unique encounters in different settings like an Italian music festival and a film screening.
  3. His mystical, searching style on soprano sax connected with elements during a concert in Ravello, Italy.