Live - Strand Theater 3/12/2012, First Show - Dress Rehearsal Celebration!! Options

[+AllOverMe+]

The link was broken. Try this:
http://web.archive.org/web/20100928061843/...ctueel/tour.php

Thanks, Dangum.

[livefan86]

There are a lot of great cover singers out there. Last night he sang 11 songs that he had no part in creating. How is he not a cover singer?

Nick let me ask you this...Is William DuVall from AIC a cover singer? Or Brian Johnson from AC/DC?

[+AllOverMe+]

Wait to you guys hear the new dimension that Memphis brings to Live. His solos were so so good.

Is he an official member of live or a touring member?

And if he is a member or touring member, how in the world can he play guitar in 3 succesfull bands?

That's a little too much i think.

[thefunkyredcaboose]

Interesting move, I didn't like the keyboard era, of course the songs that were written with keyboards in mind weren't as bad, but trying to put keys into White Discussion or POD was just wrong. So something more subtle, just to give things a little extra depth or fill out the sound a little more could be really interesting if done right.

I forgot that he did a little guitaring too. There are a lot more Live songs than you think that have really subtle keyboard parts. For example though, he added in the little bits in LJ but didn't play the strings, Sean did (and it was awesome). My guess is he is filling those in throughout the catalog.

[Pokey]

I forgot that he did a little guitaring too. There are a lot more Live songs than you think that have really subtle keyboard parts. For example though, he added in the little bits in LJ but didn't play the strings, Sean did (and it was awesome). My guess is he is filling those in throughout the catalog.

Oh yeah I've picked up on all the subtle keyboarding in the songs, like LJ you mentioned and even I guess maybe not so much keys, but the effect outro to W,D and all, that's what I mean, those little subtle things to flesh it out and bring them from the album version to a live setting rather than overbearing synths over I Alone or something, totally get what you mean, and if that's the angle they're going for - all for it.

[Pokey]

Nick let me ask you this...Is William DuVall from AIC a cover singer? Or Brian Johnson from AC/DC?

Don't bother bringing up Brian Johnson, Nick says that because Bon Scott is dead it's TOTALLY different. Doesn't mean someone new still didn't come and take over the vocal role, its exactly the same, if you like it - you listen to it, if you don't like it, you don't listen to it. You don't sit around bitching about how bad it is when you could just, you know, move on and do something else.

However, I couldn't stand Bon Scott, Brian Johnson and AC/DC in general

[possum]

I forgot that he did a little guitaring too. There are a lot more Live songs than you think that have really subtle keyboard parts. For example though, he added in the little bits in LJ but didn't play the strings, Sean did (and it was awesome). My guess is he is filling those in throughout the catalog.

Sean doing the strings was very sick.

[livefan86]

Don't bother bringing up Brian Johnson, Nick says that because Bon Scott is dead it's TOTALLY different. Doesn't mean someone new still didn't come and take over the vocal role, its exactly the same, if you like it - you listen to it, if you don't like it, you don't listen to it. You don't sit around bitching about how bad it is when you could just, you know, move on and do something else.

However, I couldn't stand Bon Scott, Brian Johnson and AC/DC in general

I can't stand AC/DC either. Just trying to point out how dumb Nick makes himself sound. I'm coming to realize you can't fix stupid.

[Pokey]

I can't stand AC/DC either. Just trying to point out how dumb Nick makes himself sound. I'm coming to realize you can't fix stupid.

Yeah don't worry, this argument was put to him before, he came up with some reason why it wasn't valid in his mind. He answers everyone's questions but mine!

[themaestro]

I need a sick high quality photo from last night's show to use with my article, anyone got one that is available?

Also, I'll post a more fan-ey review later but I did want you guys to read this before it goes up on the webz. There may be some typos or factual problems (I wrote this last night at 3 AM), so if you see anything let me know!

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A wise person once told me - “You know you are old when you live to see one of your favorite bands change lead singers.” They were right – I do feel old – but I am also ecstatic, and I’m not the only one. The 1,200 people gathered at the Strand in Live’s hometown of York, Pennsylvania were just as thrilled as I was to welcome Chris Shinn to the front man position that was made vacant when singer Ed Kowalczyk split for a solo career in 2008.

The show was a homecoming “tour dress rehearsal” for the three very original members of Live, guitarist Chad Taylor, drummer Chad Gracey, and bassist Patrick Dahlheimer - who put York on the map in the mid ‘90s with a string of radio hits including the eternal “Lightning Crashes.” It also felt like a homecoming for Chris Shinn as well. Shinn has been around a long time, working with past and present members of groups like Blind Melon and Pearl Jam, but he has never found a place to really shine. The music business is tough, and Chris has been on the verge of breaking wide open since his career started. He has found a home in Live and their city.

Let me not be remiss – when I say homecoming I mean it. I met the bass player’s mother for goodness sakes (she is so sweet!). What set this homecoming apart is how Chad, Chad, and Patrick are giving back to their community. Let me be blunt – York, PA has fallen on hard times. The band even wrote several songs about that very subject on their multi-platinum smash Throwing Copper. But rather than abandon the town in the wake of their fame, the guys have decided to invest in it – literally. They are working to bring business to York in the form of building renovations and working with musicians who are trying to make it just like they did. It’s no small feat, but that makes the work all the more admirable. You know you are doing something right when the mayor comes out to a rock show just to thank you.

Despite the apparent good the band hopes to do for its town, the announcement of a new lead singer won’t arrive without controversy in the communities who still follow Live. The departure of Ed Kowalczyk was controversial at best, but there was an air of sincerity that was unprecedented in such an event. “There’s no bad blood” said a clearly humbled Chris Shinn before one of the final songs, “I’m so blessed to be here.” It was a very real moment in the midst of a show that featured more rock bravado than you could shake a Les Paul at.

Speaking of the show, Live’s revamped sound (potentially) features a little synth and drum loops and the guitar stylings of Sean Hennesy (Candlebox, The Gracious Few), along with the brand new vocals. It’s a risky move, but one that went a long way to make the show not feel like “Live and their new lead singer.” It felt new, it felt fresh, and by the way, the band’s biggest songs and their deepest back catalogue are very, very safe in the hands of Chris Shinn. For a band of guys hovering around their forties (with the exception of the two possible new members) the show was extremely aggressive and energetic, channeling the spirit of hits like “I Alone” and “All Over You” as if they were in their twenties again. It was a sight to behold and one any rock fan could appreciate.

The only thing I can’t answer for are what the new Live songs will be like. What made Live unique was the collaboration of the four band members and the deep, and often dark, spirituality of the lyrics. Even though the band’s more recent releases lacked the depth that made them famous, Live always had a lot to say about the world. So with its core lyrical voice touring as a solo Christian artist, it will be interesting to see where the band ends up lyrically, but if last night’s show is any indication the band is most assuredly back on their feet creatively.

All that speculation will have to wait for another day - what we know now is that the band millions fell in love with in the ‘90s is back with a new voice and a desire to give back to the people who helped them along the way. In an industry where greed, sexuality, and drug abuse often steal headlines, it is a true inspiration to see someone do something different.

Good show, guys, good show.

Very nicely done. I enjoyed that.

[themaestro]

Another thanks to those that gave the updates last night. It was fun, if not a little frustrating thanks to one individual. He couldn't dampen the spirit though. I'll still need to experience new Live for myself but it sounds very, very promising. Can't wait for new tunes. Glad everyone had such an incredible time.

[thefunkyredcaboose]

Another thanks to those that gave the updates last night. It was fun, if not a little frustrating thanks to one individual. He couldn't dampen the spirit though. I'll still need to experience new Live for myself but it sounds very, very promising. Can't wait for new tunes. Glad everyone had such an incredible time.

It was a fun read if you use the ignore button and watch for quoted posts.

I would have given updates but they would have been like this:

DAM AT OTTER CREEK OH MY GOD4J5I34JJN3N3TRPNFEUNNPFNDFNAF

LAKINIS JUIUU5IUIOU3IJIRJIOJJJ I THINK WE JUST BROKE THE RAILING

I CAN'T FEEL MY FAAAAAAAAAAAAAACE

etc.

[possum]

I'm still not sure about the baby powder stomp boxes? I've never been that close, but I can't imagine that's common during shows. However, it did smell baby fresh all night.

LET ME RIDE (and make some powdery puffs along the way).

[thefunkyredcaboose]

I had never seen that at a show before. Man it did smell good though.

[dancing queen]

the baby powder thing was interesting. It was just 12 inch square air filters (maybe bigger than 12 but I was at a weird angle) that the Merch guy (corey, he was very nice, I bothered him all evening) poured a bunch of baby powder into and when Chad stomped on it (which he did often) POOF. It was fun. I have no idea where that came from, though... I've never seen anyone do it before though