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      CommentAuthortous
    • CommentTimeJun 2nd 2010
     
    The organizers look like they achieved their $2,000 fund raising goal so this is a go.

    Good blurb here:
    http://tinyurl.com/2bpvdcq

    Gee, we're fans of a "buzz band" !
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    Does anyone know about parking at this event? They suggest the train....but there isn't a connection from Western, MA.....not sure where to pick up the train in CT or NY.
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      CommentAuthortous
    • CommentTimeJun 21st 2010 edited
     
    There's a train station there so I assume they have a parking lot there. The train runs to NYC, part of the Hudson line.

    This should be lots of fun. Weather right now looks pretty awesome.
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      CommentAuthortous
    • CommentTimeJun 25th 2010
     
    T-minus 28 hours to Yarn!

    Weather still looks good. Sunny, high 80's. Chance of t-storms later in the day.

    Looking forward to seeing everyone again.
    • CommentAuthorjgoods21
    • CommentTimeJun 25th 2010
     
    Me, my girl, and her brother heading out in the morning. Can't wait!

    Do we know if they go on at 2pm? Or is that just when the festival starts. Any info would be appreciated....
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      CommentAuthortous
    • CommentTimeJun 25th 2010
     
    Pretty sure they're at 2. 2PM/4/6 for the acts. All get "headline" slots.
    • CommentAuthorMatt77nj
    • CommentTimeJun 25th 2010
     
    I might be making a trip up for this, it's only an hour away, just got to find someone to join me.
    • CommentAuthorjgoods21
    • CommentTimeJun 25th 2010
     
    Can I bring a dog on a leash? Can't find anything about Beacon dog laws. I know some parks don't allow dogs at all - leash or not in NY. Anyone know? Also, what about alcohol/cooler policy. Can't find anything.
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      CommentAuthortous
    • CommentTimeJun 25th 2010
     
    We'll be there. Don't be shy. Buy us one or 5 whiskeys and you'll be our best friend!
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      CommentAuthortous
    • CommentTimeJun 25th 2010
     
    Not sure about dogs, but I would doubt coolers. We're bringing one just in case though.
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      CommentAuthortous
    • CommentTimeJun 25th 2010 edited
     
    UPDATE ON START TIMES:

    Beacon Riverfest music begins at 2pm Approximate start times: 1) 2PM yarn 2) 3:40 tracy bonham 3) 5PM fleshtones
    • CommentAuthorjgoods21
    • CommentTimeJun 26th 2010
     
    Just got email from promoter. Dogs okay, but ours is backing out. 16 yr old lab, moves a little slow, so he won't be making it. from promoter: :booze okay, just keep it discreet..." Getting in the car.....
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      CommentAuthortous
    • CommentTimeJun 26th 2010 edited
     
    Well, a very fun show. Good to see Reckless (um...Tangled????) and jgoods and friend. A bit shorter set than I'd like, but what are you gonna do? Three headliners and all three got to play full sets under a constant threat of rain. Yarn kicked it (2 fer Tous!) with a primo version of 'Helpless' with Tracy Bonham adding some tasty fiddle.

    Tracy was ok, some experimental stuff and an average band backing her.

    The Fleshtones were great,great fun!! Big, dumb, loud rock and roll. A potent musical cocktail of Ramones, NRBQ, and The Fools (for New Englanders). Too bad for you guys that left early, they were pretty awesome.

    Reckless or jgoods will have the full Yarn setlist, i'm sure.

    ...and if any of the band reads this, those amps gave all 3 bands problems. Nice job soldiering through it!

    Peace out, kids.
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    Woman On The Interstate
    More
    On the Road
    Alone On The Weekend
    NYC Found
    Helpless
    Music's Only Outlaw
    Down On Your Luck
    Cat & Mouse

    Yes, a fun set indeed. It was a fun bike trip at 180 miles. Although I would have liked to hang around, the threat of storms chased me off. I was able to make it home dry but rode through some wet areas where I had just missed the rains.

    As I approached the stage area just off the big open river, I was worried about the howling winds that were picking up....not good for taping as even foam windscreens can't silence really high wind. Then after setting up, I got pushed off-center by a videographer so I wasn't expecting too much but wow, me and tangled cranked the recording out of the outdoors speakers and it really sounds terrific. She got to hear the whole thing just two hours after it finished so she caught up as fast as she could! It's slightly off balance as expected but very sharp and clear aside from the sound issues on stage. The winds died down right as the set started too. I'll mail it out this week.

    Tracy added some great fills as she joined for Helpless and Music's Only Outlaw. I always appreciate the guys letting me tape and yesterday, after two alcohol free shows in a row, I was home and got to draw a few cold ones from my tap and CRANK it! ;)

    Andrew has a new electric mandolin that's just superb sounding. Mr mandolins always amazes me with his playing and the whole band is cooking. This was a terrific little festival with interesting vending and a nice location. Again, wish I could have stayed longer.

    Thanks Yarn
    • CommentAuthorearlbny
    • CommentTimeJun 28th 2010 edited
     
    Thanks for all the info everyone. Looks like I missed a fun show. I can't wait to hear/see What Andrews new Mandolin sounds like.
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      CommentAuthortous
    • CommentTimeJun 30th 2010 edited
     
    Pics up (incl.Interstate video) at

    http://picasaweb.google.com/BobTous


    Special prize if you spot our esteemed Mr. Reckless!
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    Oh man, after 4hrs in the car a show with 3hrs sleep afterward, 90 miles on the bike and a frantic last minute gear set-up....yup, not too hard to spot me although in my defense, it was for not much more than a song!

    Great pics~
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    This one went postal to jgoods and tous on Wdnesday so it might arrive today~

    Feel free to post it if you get a few minutes tous. It really is another excellent recording. Same lineage as all the others.
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      CommentAuthortous
    • CommentTimeJul 2nd 2010
     
    Thanks in advance RC. Very much appreciated.
    • CommentAuthorjgoods21
    • CommentTimeJul 2nd 2010
     
    Got your package in the mail today, RC! Thanks sooooo much! Especially for that special addition that I may or may not need to hear again because I may or may not have drank too much! :-) It is much appreciated and Riverfest will get a lot of play this holiday weekend at the BBQs! Thanks again!
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    Ha Ha, you were "in the zone" for that show is all!
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    Hey jgoods....does your copy of this one play through track 9 ok? Several of the copies I made don't including the one for tous. tous, I can't even find my master so I'm gonna have to re-run the DAT....hang tight bro~
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      CommentAuthortous
    • CommentTimeJul 22nd 2010
     
    No prob.
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      CommentAuthortous
    • CommentTimeAug 16th 2010
     
    Thanks to Reckless again for another quality recording.

    http://www.archive.org/details/YarnLiveAtBeaconRiverfestOn2010-06-26june62010

    RC - I guessed at lineage. Let me know and I can fix/correct.
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    Thanks tous.

    Lineage should be the same. We haven't changed gear since 1995!
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    Cool pics and video thanks tous, seemed like a cool relaxed festival.

    Andrews new weapon looks and sounds awesome!

    Just lining up the recording now, thanks RC!

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