Gary Clark Jr.

DewieCox

You guys keep making this a Trump thing. He’s a total dipshit but racism has been around since the beginning of humanity and will be around til the end of humanity. 

Its not about color and it’s not about holding the black man down. It’s about an entertainer I feel may be exploiting a general mood. I’m not totally condemning him and I’m not swearing off his music. I’m not dismissing the possibility that he had a white person look at him in disbelief when showing the fruits of his success. I’m simply saying it’s a little odd that he chose this time to come out with the type of artistic statement when he hasn’t really broached the subject in the past. 

I’ll admit it’s cynical but assure you it has nothing to do with race. I’d have the same reaction to any musician.

PJ_Soul

DewieCox said:

You guys keep making this a Trump thing. He’s a total dipshit but racism has been around since the beginning of humanity and will be around til the end of humanity. 

Its not about color and it’s not about holding the black man down. It’s about an entertainer I feel may be exploiting a general mood. I’m not totally condemning him and I’m not swearing off his music. I’m not dismissing the possibility that he had a white person look at him in disbelief when showing the fruits of his success. I’m simply saying it’s a little odd that he chose this time to come out with the type of artistic statement when he hasn’t really broached the subject in the past. 

I’ll admit it’s cynical but assure you it has nothing to do with race. I’d have the same reaction to any musician.

Well I didn't really make it a Trump thing - the only reason I went there is because you pointed out some problem that I don't see with the timing of the album release (and I even mentioned such "timing" would apply to all of American history and the future). What timing are you referring to if it doesn't have something to do with Trump or Trump-related issues? Plus, maybe it is actually kind of Trump related. If you're wondering why he hasn't had an album like this in the past, well, maybe he wasn't driven to until now, a time when more racists are feeling emboldened because of Trump and and his fans? I just don't see any reason to be suspicious of the timing or the fact that he finally decided to really confront this subject. Maybe HE now feels more emboldened than he did before too, because of the opposition to the newly emboldened racists? Whatever it is... the LAST thing I'm tempted to do is doubt his sincerity about it, so it's just odd to see anyone do so. As far as I know, GCJ has never given any of us a reason to doubt him like that.

jjflash

LukinFan said:

http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episode-998-gary-clark-jr

Recent interview with Gary on Marc Maron's WTF podcast. Lots of great blues talk. Cool interview. 

I finished listening to this last night. Good, insightful interview, particularly w/ Marc being able to approach it as a fellow guitar player. Interesting to hear how at a young age Gary was welcomed into blues circles, and how he may never have achieved liftoff w/o an assist from Clapton 

derbydave

ACL Webstream is live!!!

derbydave

THAT.
WAS.
AWESOME.

kramer73

The ACL stream was great!  All of the songs sounded awesome.  That's a stage with alot of history on it as well.

derbydave

kramer73 said:

The ACL stream was great!  All of the songs sounded awesome.  That's a stage with alot of history on it as well.

The encore performance of The Beatles "Come Together" was just INCREDIBLE!!
So glad they did the live webcast...
now we wait to see which songs make the broadcast show.

cincybearcat

cincybearcat said:

So - his Indy show says 7:30PM.  Is there an opener on this tour?  Anyone seen him before to understand 1) When he will take the stage 2) How long his set is?  

Debating the drive on a Monday....stupid work.

So if y'all are done arguing about trump, timing, racism, etc...

Anyone know the answer to my question?  Thanks for any help!

RS151862

cincybearcat said:

cincybearcat said:

So - his Indy show says 7:30PM.  Is there an opener on this tour?  Anyone seen him before to understand 1) When he will take the stage 2) How long his set is?  

Debating the drive on a Monday....stupid work.

So if y'all are done arguing about trump, timing, racism, etc...

Anyone know the answer to my question?  Thanks for any help!

Tameca Jones is opening in Pittsburgh, not sure about Indy. The last 2 times I saw him he’s had an opener so I assume Indy will have one too. I’d say it’s a safe bet he’ll be on between 9 and 9:30 and play til 11 if that’s your venues curfew. 

derbydave

RS151862 said:

cincybearcat said:

cincybearcat said:

So - his Indy show says 7:30PM.  Is there an opener on this tour?  Anyone seen him before to understand 1) When he will take the stage 2) How long his set is?  

Debating the drive on a Monday....stupid work.

So if y'all are done arguing about trump, timing, racism, etc...

Anyone know the answer to my question?  Thanks for any help!

Tameca Jones is opening in Pittsburgh, not sure about Indy. The last 2 times I saw him he’s had an opener so I assume Indy will have one too. I’d say it’s a safe bet he’ll be on between 9 and 9:30 and play til 11 if that’s your venues curfew. 

Tameca Jones is opening for Gary in Indy as well!

deadendp

derbydave said:

RS151862 said:

cincybearcat said:

cincybearcat said:

So - his Indy show says 7:30PM.  Is there an opener on this tour?  Anyone seen him before to understand 1) When he will take the stage 2) How long his set is?  

Debating the drive on a Monday....stupid work.

So if y'all are done arguing about trump, timing, racism, etc...

Anyone know the answer to my question?  Thanks for any help!

Tameca Jones is opening in Pittsburgh, not sure about Indy. The last 2 times I saw him he’s had an opener so I assume Indy will have one too. I’d say it’s a safe bet he’ll be on between 9 and 9:30 and play til 11 if that’s your venues curfew. 

Tameca Jones is opening for Gary in Indy as well!

At the Chris Cornell theater!

derbydave

Yup...the last 2 times I saw Chris were in Indy!!
His solo show at Old National Centre,
and the Soundgarden show at White River State Park about a week before he died.

LukinFan

derbydave said:

THAT.
WAS.
AWESOME.

Does anyone know if this performance is still available online or was it just live?

derbydave

LukinFan said:

derbydave said:

THAT.
WAS.
AWESOME.

Does anyone know if this performance is still available online or was it just live?

Don't see it posted anywhere on-line Roger...
Sure wish I had thought to record it!!

kramer73

LukinFan said:

derbydave said:

THAT.
WAS.
AWESOME.

Does anyone know if this performance is still available online or was it just live?

just live, but ACL will probably air it this fall.

LukinFan

Thanks guys. I couldn't find it either. I was hoping I was looking in the wrong spot. 

RP112579

Amazing show in Chicago last night!

derbydave

RP112579 said:

Amazing show in Chicago last night!

That picture would make a GREAT poster!!!
Stoked for my show in Indy tomorrow night.

Thierry Henry

Thierry Henry said:

Really like the album so far. Gutted I’m arriving in New Orleans the day he plays the New Orleans Jazz festival but won’t make the show in time. Not happy! 
No ireland date this summer either. 

Why couldn’t he be playing the Sat or Sun? :( 

derbydave

Super pumped for INDY!!!

RS151862

Really excited for Pittsburgh on Wednesday. Third time seeing him. 

derbydave

You know that part of the PJ20 movie where Chris Cornell talks about a certain Pearl Jam guitarist being "infected"
or has something inside him that's gonna come out one of these days??
I think I saw another victim of this infection last night and it was AMAZING!!
Gary Clark Jr's show will probably end up in my top 2 or 3 shows of the year...
it was THAT good.
Loved all the new material...
we got 10 out of 15 songs from This Land,
and every single one was outstanding!!
My favorite performances of the night were the opening instrumental intro portion of Blak And Blu
into  Bright Lights & When My Train Pulls In...
that was when Gary's "infection" showed up the most!!
So glad I was able to see him in a small theatre setting because I'm thinking he'll be playing arenas real soon!!

tbergs

Since there was some skepticism about the authenticity of the message on the new album.

https://www.apnews.com/28d86011ff6d4312b7d8a2a91901647c

eeriepadave

Playing in philly on Friday, might try and find a reasonable priced ticket

Thierry Henry

derbydave said:

You know that part of the PJ20 movie where Chris Cornell talks about a certain Pearl Jam guitarist being "infected"
or has something inside him that's gonna come out one of these days??
I think I saw another victim of this infection last night and it was AMAZING!!
Gary Clark Jr's show will probably end up in my top 2 or 3 shows of the year...
it was THAT good.
Loved all the new material...
we got 10 out of 15 songs from This Land,
and every single one was outstanding!!
My favorite performances of the night were the opening instrumental intro portion of Blak And Blu
into  Bright Lights & When My Train Pulls In...
that was when Gary's "infection" showed up the most!!
So glad I was able to see him in a small theatre setting because I'm thinking he'll be playing arenas real soon!!

Great pics. Thanks for posting them. 

EdsonNascimento

kasedoug said:

EdsonNascimento said:

He’s about to rightfully blow up.  I think this tour is your last chance to see him at smaller places.  This is about the best album to come out from anyone in the last 5 years.  

Having seen him a dozen plus times in smaller venues, I was actually looking forward to seeing how his show would translate on bigger stages since his two SoCal shows are at the Santa Barbara and Hollywood Bowls. Bummer that both dates conflict with the weekend of Ohana. 
Still need to give the full album a listen. Like the 10 or so songs I've already seen him play live since he's been road testing some of these for a while. Low Down Rolling Stone, Pearl Cadillac, and What About Us are some of my early favorites. 

He translates just fine to big stage. He’s already played the Garden a few times opening for EC. 

Saw him Friday night at The Beacon.  What a show.  Selfishly, I hope he continues to play these smaller places, but he should be headlining arenas, at least in bigger cities. 

I’m sure everyone who cares has seen the set list by now, but he basically plays 2/3 of the new album with a couple from each of his others.  And it rips.   Not many artists could get away with most of their show being new material but this new album is so good, it works. 

Was great seeing Bright Lights near West 54th (Broadway at 74th/75th is close enough.  I’m counting it 😆).

If you have a conflict when he comes to town, clear it.  This is a special one.  

Chadplam

Looks like he'll be playing Claptons Crossroads fest, anyone know how much tickets were in 2013. Might try to fly down for that one

eeriepadave

eeriepadave said:

Playing in philly on Friday, might try and find a reasonable priced ticket

Tix are kinda pricey at $65.

RS151862

eeriepadave said:

eeriepadave said:

Playing in philly on Friday, might try and find a reasonable priced ticket

Tix are kinda pricey at $65.

They were $55 in Pittsburgh and worth every penny. 

derbydave

RS151862 said:

eeriepadave said:

eeriepadave said:

Playing in philly on Friday, might try and find a reasonable priced ticket

Tix are kinda pricey at $65.

They were $55 in Pittsburgh and worth every penny. 

I paid $135 for Platinum aisle seats in the 2nd row in Indy...
getting to see Gary Clark Jr. up close in a small venue was definitely worth it to me as well!!