1991 recordings w/Matt Chamberlain?

drummerboy_73

Are there any complete show recordings or anything else out there besides the version of "Alive" with him on it?

"Alive" was the first song I ever heard by PJ - the version from the video when it was played on MTV. I've always enjoyed Matt Chamberlain's playing w/Edie Brickell, Tori Amos, and other of his projects - and I've always wondered how he played and put his personal touch on some of the other PJ tunes. In fact, that version of Alive with him on it is probably one of my favorite versions. His great a great style and plays with a lot of dynamic range. I was kind of hoping that with The Vault, the Ten Redux set, or at some point, I would've heard something from that era, but alas I have not.

If anybody knows or could point me in the right direction, I'd surely be grateful!

moozeekfan

I think the video version for 'Alive' is the only official release ft. him on drums. He was only in the band a few months, and I don't think they went in the studio during that time.

drummerboy_73

moozeekfan wrote:

I think the video version for 'Alive' is the only official release ft. him on drums. He was only in the band a few months, and I don't think they went in the studio during that time.

Right...I'm wondering if any recordings of the shows he played at are out there???

TT8270

drummerboy_73 wrote:

moozeekfan wrote:

I think the video version for 'Alive' is the only official release ft. him on drums. He was only in the band a few months, and I don't think they went in the studio during that time.

Right...I'm wondering if any recordings of the shows he played at are out there???

07/04/91 – RKCNDY: Seattle, WA
set: Wash, Once, Even Flow, Garden, Breath, Alive, Porch, Jeremy
notes: This show marks the band’s return from remixing in London and the first of Matt Chamberlain’s few shows drumming with PJ. ‘Breath’ is introduced as “Breath and Scream.”
handbill

07/10/91 – Avalon: Boston, MA
supporting: The Lemonheads, Buffalo Tom, 7 League Boots, Venus Beads and Stress
poster

07/12/91 – JC Dobbs: Philadelphia, PA [45m]
support act: Carnival of Souls and Mellow Vibe
set: Wash, Once, Even Flow, State of Love and Trust, Alive, Oceans, Jeremy, Why Go, Porch, Alone, Breath
notes: Ed thanks the opening bands and makes a reference to Mother Love Bone playing there in the past. ‘State of Love and Trust’ and ‘Oceans’ are played live for the first (documented) time.

07/13/91 – The Marquee Room: New York, NY [45m]
supporting: Rev. Horton Heat, Afghan Whigs, Gorilla, Beasts of Bourbon, Codeine
set: Wash, Once, Even Flow, State of Love and Trust, Alive, Garden, Deep, Why Go, Porch
notes: This is a musically powerful show with Mike showcasing his guitar prowess. Ed seems in a cocky mood, making pointed wisecracks between nearly every song. (“Let me show you guys the industry handshake. ‘Oh, hi. Nice to meet you. Oh, ah, yes it was a pleasure. Sorry … I see Slash.’”) He jokes about ‘Even Flow,’ saying, “How many times we played this, once or twice? Wait, there’s industry people here. We don’t wanna fuck up.” After ‘Alive,’ he quips, “OK, let’s start getting into it. All the industry guys left. This, being PJ’s first NYC show, Ed proclaims, “Hey, mama. I played New York City.”

07/17/91 – Wetlands Preserve: New York, NY [60m]
set: Wash, Once, Even Flow, Alive, State of Love and Trust, Black, Why Go, Garden, Porch, Alone, Breath
notes: Matt Chamberlain on drums. Relaxed, fun performance. ‘State of Love and Trust’ is a bit different version.

07/21/91 – Cabaret Metro: Chicago, IL [30m]
attendance: 1,100
supporting: Naked Raygun, Urge Overkill, Ned’s Atomic Dustbin, The Jayhawks, Soul Asylum
notes: This show is a part of the Metro’s eighth anniversary weekend, the venue is packed and PJ is first on the bill.
ADDED August 25, 2005

07/22/91 – First Avenue Club: Minneapolis, MN
supporting: Trip Shakespeare, John Eller & the DT’s, and Walt Mink

08/03/91 – RKCNDY: Seattle, WA
support act: Sweet Water
set: Alive … Reach Down, Pushin’ Forward Back (encore with Chris Cornell) [incomplete setlist]
notes: Temple of the Dog mini reunion. Most of the ‘Alive’ video footage was taken from this show (directed by Josh Taft), and this version is also included on the Ten Japanese import. ‘Alive’ was performed multiple times at this show.
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08/19/91 – RKCNDY: Seattle, WA
notes: Record release party.
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08/21/91 – KISW: Seattle, WA (acoustic)
set: Porch

drummerboy_73

Just acquired a recording of 07/17/1991 at Wetlands Preserve, NY,NY.

Listening now - man, Matt Chamberlain is tearin' it up! Band sounds so young and raw - so full of energy. Amazing look back...

CJMST3K

Matt Chamberlain is one feckin' great drummer! I regard him highly with PJ.

When he turned down PJ as their permanent replacement for Krusen, he recommended his friend Dave. When Dave asked Chamberlain what it was like to play with them, he said "It's light fighting Mike Tyson, every night". ...that's a great way to say it!

Check out pearljambootlegs.org. I'm sure they have a bunch.

drummerboy_73

CJMST3K wrote:

Matt Chamberlain is one feckin' great drummer! I regard him highly with PJ.

When he turned down PJ as their permanent replacement for Krusen, he recommended his friend Dave. When Dave asked Chamberlain what it was like to play with them, he said "It's light fighting Mike Tyson, every night". ...that's a great way to say it!

Check out pearljambootlegs.org. I'm sure they have a bunch.

That's where I got it - had the site in my bookmarks, but forgot all about it! THANKS!

igotid88

drummerboy_73 wrote:

Just acquired a recording of 07/17/1991 at Wetlands Preserve, NY,NY.

Listening now - man, Matt Chamberlain is tearin' it up! Band sounds so young and raw - so full of energy. Amazing look back...

wasn't there a dvd about the Wetlands? i'm not sure if they have a video of them performing though.

The Juggler

TT8270 wrote:

drummerboy_73 wrote:

moozeekfan wrote:

I think the video version for 'Alive' is the only official release ft. him on drums. He was only in the band a few months, and I don't think they went in the studio during that time.

Right...I'm wondering if any recordings of the shows he played at are out there???

07/04/91 – RKCNDY: Seattle, WA
set: Wash, Once, Even Flow, Garden, Breath, Alive, Porch, Jeremy
notes: This show marks the band’s return from remixing in London and the first of Matt Chamberlain’s few shows drumming with PJ. ‘Breath’ is introduced as “Breath and Scream.”
handbill

07/10/91 – Avalon: Boston, MA
supporting: The Lemonheads, Buffalo Tom, 7 League Boots, Venus Beads and Stress
poster

07/12/91 – JC Dobbs: Philadelphia, PA [45m]
support act: Carnival of Souls and Mellow Vibe
set: Wash, Once, Even Flow, State of Love and Trust, Alive, Oceans, Jeremy, Why Go, Porch, Alone, Breath
notes: Ed thanks the opening bands and makes a reference to Mother Love Bone playing there in the past. ‘State of Love and Trust’ and ‘Oceans’ are played live for the first (documented) time.

07/13/91 – The Marquee Room: New York, NY [45m]
supporting: Rev. Horton Heat, Afghan Whigs, Gorilla, Beasts of Bourbon, Codeine
set: Wash, Once, Even Flow, State of Love and Trust, Alive, Garden, Deep, Why Go, Porch
notes: This is a musically powerful show with Mike showcasing his guitar prowess. Ed seems in a cocky mood, making pointed wisecracks between nearly every song. (“Let me show you guys the industry handshake. ‘Oh, hi. Nice to meet you. Oh, ah, yes it was a pleasure. Sorry … I see Slash.’”) He jokes about ‘Even Flow,’ saying, “How many times we played this, once or twice? Wait, there’s industry people here. We don’t wanna fuck up.” After ‘Alive,’ he quips, “OK, let’s start getting into it. All the industry guys left. This, being PJ’s first NYC show, Ed proclaims, “Hey, mama. I played New York City.”

07/17/91 – Wetlands Preserve: New York, NY [60m]
set: Wash, Once, Even Flow, Alive, State of Love and Trust, Black, Why Go, Garden, Porch, Alone, Breath
notes: Matt Chamberlain on drums. Relaxed, fun performance. ‘State of Love and Trust’ is a bit different version.

07/21/91 – Cabaret Metro: Chicago, IL [30m]
attendance: 1,100
supporting: Naked Raygun, Urge Overkill, Ned’s Atomic Dustbin, The Jayhawks, Soul Asylum
notes: This show is a part of the Metro’s eighth anniversary weekend, the venue is packed and PJ is first on the bill.
ADDED August 25, 2005

07/22/91 – First Avenue Club: Minneapolis, MN
supporting: Trip Shakespeare, John Eller & the DT’s, and Walt Mink

08/03/91 – RKCNDY: Seattle, WA
support act: Sweet Water
set: Alive … Reach Down, Pushin’ Forward Back (encore with Chris Cornell) [incomplete setlist]
notes: Temple of the Dog mini reunion. Most of the ‘Alive’ video footage was taken from this show (directed by Josh Taft), and this version is also included on the Ten Japanese import. ‘Alive’ was performed multiple times at this show.
Rocket ad

08/19/91 – RKCNDY: Seattle, WA
notes: Record release party.
Rocket ad

08/21/91 – KISW: Seattle, WA (acoustic)
set: Porch

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