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could be that TTB plans a show emphasizing a roots rock band (Allman Bros? Derek and the Dominoes? Three Dog Night?). Covers of songs 50 years old. Recreate a concert like Woodstock or Bangla Desh. A blues/rock or Muscle Shoals review. For example, look at the clip I put up under "artist additions" and Plant including "no Quarter" and "thank you." Please note: This forum is in no way officially associated with Lockn' Festival or its promoters.
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Post by TOO $ on Apr 2, 2015 8:51:12 GMT -5
FYI...Reminder! LOCKN' promoter and co-founder Dave Frey will be on the air today at 1pm to talk about the new Blue Ridge Bowl venue and the April 18th show with Tedeschi Trucks Band. Tickets to TTB at BRB will be given away all day on WNRN in support of their Fund Drive!
Tune in to www.wnrn.org/ for live stream, or find them on your car radio dial.
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Post by TOO $ on Apr 2, 2015 13:04:15 GMT -5
Highlights from today's interview:
Blue Ridge Bowl TTB show will be unique to Lockn and along the lines of what Jack and Jorma are doing to celebrate the JA. (No more details)
Already trying to book bands for Lockn 2016.
When Robert Plant runs out of his solo stuff he is going to have to play some Zep tunes 
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Grateful Dead (core four) will not be there together, it would overwhelm the festival (his words).
He hopes to have other members of the Dead there doing whatever they want but does not sound like they are booked yet (hard to tell). He is holding some slots open for them, says they are distracted right now
He said that the deadline to book bands for Lockn 2015 is Sept. 10
No real breaking news, didn't really expect any, but it looks like this is going to be a super special TTB show!!
Last Edit: Apr 2, 2015 13:31:19 GMT -5 by TOO $
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Post by smosey wales on Apr 2, 2015 13:42:04 GMT -5
thanks for the intel!
So they can't print the roster-style T-shirts until Sept 10, either?
"holding slots open" means slots that would be taken by headliners, considering when they brought out Phil Lesh and Bill Kreutzman last year.
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Post by southernman on Apr 2, 2015 14:35:20 GMT -5
Thanks, I couldn't get the station to stream on-line, so i missed it.
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Post by lobster on Apr 2, 2015 16:55:47 GMT -5
Thanks for the info, I missed it too.
Post by waycha on Apr 2, 2015 17:40:56 GMT -5
Yea thanks for the info. I had it on & heard a lot of it but had to take some sales calls & missed some. Missed the core four talk. Sounds like he would like to book them anyway he can & hope maybe some magic will happen. Plant can play all the Zep he wants. I like the way he has reworked some songs with his band. I don't want recreation of the old days, fresh.
Post by starfruit on Apr 2, 2015 18:10:32 GMT -5
thanks for posting the results. I don't understand what that means for the BRB being like JA? can anyone enlighten me? they are not that old of a band.
So Ready to meet all you beautiful people. lets get this thing started!!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2015 19:05:25 GMT -5
thanks for posting the results. I don't understand what that means for the BRB being like JA? can anyone enlighten me? they are not that old of a band.
Yeah, I don't get that part either. Please to explain it!
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Post by TOO $ on Apr 2, 2015 19:07:34 GMT -5
Well Dave was not real clear on this but made it sound like the TTB show at Blue Ridge Bowl was going to be a one of a kind performance unique to Oak Ridge. He said Jack and Jorma were doing a celebration of Jefferson Airplane at Lockn and that TTB would do something similar. Let the speculation begin...thanks for posting the results. I don't understand what that means for the BRB being like JA? can anyone enlighten me? they are not that old of a band.
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Post by waycha on Apr 2, 2015 21:44:21 GMT -5
I think the reference of TTB to JA is it will be unique that they will be having a special guest. Now, who can it be now, men at work?
They have so many artist friends that could show up it's hard to speculate. Being 10hr away I will not be there. As I've said before, Damn I need to move out east!
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Post by Sneake on Apr 2, 2015 22:40:54 GMT -5
only thing keeping me from moving back to Washington is all the amazing happenings on the east coastI think the reference of TTB to JA is it will be unique that they will be having a special guest. Now, who can it be now, men at work? 
They have so many artist friends that could show up it's hard to speculate. Being 10hr away I will not be there. As I've said before, Damn I need to move out east!
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Post by estprofinhumboldt on Apr 2, 2015 23:16:56 GMT -5
only thing keeping me from moving back to Washington is all the amazing happenings on the east coastI think the reference of TTB to JA is it will be unique that they will be having a special guest. Now, who can it be now, men at work? They have so many artist friends that could show up it's hard to speculate. Being 10hr away I will not be there. As I've said before, Damn I need to move out east!
you guys are the cool kids with all the cool stuff. We get treats here and there but we can't even get the Grateful Dead.
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Post by smosey wales on Apr 2, 2015 23:29:28 GMT -5
I can't see a whole lot of guest stars since they have a full--and established--band in place.
As for Plant doing Zep tunes--like Dylan's songs, they lend themselves to new interpretation. He's brought his voice down 2 octaves. And he doesn't want to be a fading "tribute to himself" act but is developing new sounds. So I am looking forward to some interesting twists.
Last Edit: Apr 2, 2015 23:37:37 GMT -5 by smosey wales
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Post by TOO $ on Apr 3, 2015 8:41:06 GMT -5
I see what you did there...I think the reference of TTB to JA is it will be unique that they will be having a special guest. Now, who can it be now, men at work? They have so many artist friends that could show up it's hard to speculate. Being 10hr away I will not be there. As I've said before, Damn I need to move out east!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2015 9:52:12 GMT -5
I actually like Men At Work and Colin Hay's solo stuff. That would be cool with me. ;)I see what you did there...I think the reference of TTB to JA is it will be unique that they will be having a special guest. Now, who can it be now, men at work? :) They have so many artist friends that could show up it's hard to speculate. Being 10hr away I will not be there. As I've said before, Damn I need to move out east!
Post by cherryghost on Apr 3, 2015 10:27:44 GMT -5
Saw Colin Hay playing at a local record shop in my town on RSD a few years back, maybe fifty people. Solo acoustic. Played Overkill... It was really great. Back to the BRB would like to go, but the 12 hour round trip drive is gonna keep me away. Do people think that the venue will be utilized during Lockn this year?Apr 3, 2015 9:52:12 GMT -5 @wharfrat1490 said:I actually like Men At Work and Colin Hay's solo stuff. That would be cool with me. I see what you did there...
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Post by mccjeff on Apr 3, 2015 13:17:28 GMT -5
TTB will cover Mad Dogs & Englishmen
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Post by smosey wales on Apr 3, 2015 13:23:30 GMT -5
That would be outstanding--do you know this or is this a wish?
It's amazing how many people under 50 don't know Mad Dogs although they recognize a lot of songs. The liner notes form the album have a great description of the efforts to put that stellar band together, and all at the last minute.
Before Joe Cocker died, and not knowing he was sick, I had on my Lockn wish list a reconstruction of MD&E. However, having seen Leon Russell lately, he has turned into a grumpy bore, so he might drag the whole thing down.
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Post by mccjeff on Apr 3, 2015 13:33:36 GMT -5
I was told this by someone I trust. He has more than a passing connection to bands, band managers and booking agents.
Having said that, he is not infallible.
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Post by southernman on Apr 3, 2015 15:14:55 GMT -5
TTB will cover Mad Dogs & Englishmen
My wife will flip, she loves Joe Cocker
Post by waycha on Apr 3, 2015 15:30:14 GMT -5
That would not surprise me at all. You don't get to the point of putting on a festival & not know a lot of people. And from what he has said about his past he worked with some bands & promoters. He's a little offish in interviews, choosing his words carefully not to give away too much. After all the fund raising & music they played the interview I thought was a little short. I also thought he may give us a addition. Oh well. I was told this by someone I trust. He has more than a passing connection to bands, band managers and booking agents.
Having said that, he is not infallible.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2015 19:23:40 GMT -5
Dammit dammit dammit! I always miss the exciting stuff...
Post by waycha on Apr 3, 2015 19:54:55 GMT -5
I got to see Men at Work back in 1983. They had a little known opening act INXS. Great night from both bands. Men was as funny as their videos. INXS blew everyone away.Apr 3, 2015 9:52:12 GMT -5 @wharfrat1490 said:I actually like Men At Work and Colin Hay's solo stuff. That would be cool with me.
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Post by estprofinhumboldt on Apr 3, 2015 21:00:46 GMT -5
I got to see Men at Work back in 1983. They had a little known opening act INXS. Great night from both bands. Men was as funny as their videos. INXS blew everyone away.Apr 3, 2015 9:52:12 GMT -5 @wharfrat1490 said:I actually like Men At Work and Colin Hay's solo stuff. That would be cool with me.
i thought they were okay too
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Post by estprofinhumboldt on Apr 3, 2015 21:01:48 GMT -5
I got to see Men at Work back in 1983. They had a little known opening act INXS. Great night from both bands. Men was as funny as their videos. INXS blew everyone away.Apr 3, 2015 9:52:12 GMT -5 @wharfrat1490 said:I actually like Men At Work and Colin Hay's solo stuff. That would be cool with me.
i thought they were okay too
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