California Stars

Backstage at the Greek Theater, Berkeley



I'd like to rest my heavy head tonight
On a bed of California stars



I'd like to lay my weary bones tonight
On a bed of California stars



I'd like to dream my troubles all away
On a bed of California stars



Jump up from my starbed and make another day
Underneath my California stars


Lyrics by Woody Guthrie

An intoxicating night outdoors at the Greek last Friday, witnessing six virtuosic musicians who truly know how to play together perform a great show to around 8,000 adoring, toked-up fans.

With secret weapon drummer Glenn Kotche, who can take a simple dusty acoustic riff in more directions than perhaps any rock drummer in existence. Jeff Tweedy's the brains, Nels Cline and guitarist/keyboardist Pat Sansone are the electricity, and bassist John Stirratt is the rock. Keyboardist Mikael Jorgensen is the musical icing. But Kotche is what makes this band go, and it's wonderful to watch.(San Jose Mercury News)

Comments

[Michael Sippey]

Hey, that's me in one of those crowd shots. Such an amazing show; some more pics and a thought on the show's sound here.