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Welcome to the Lockn' Forum - The home of the original Lockn' Music Festival family!
Please note: This forum is in no way officially associated with Lockn' Festival or its promoters.
Suggestions for Replacing Bob Weir and Ratdog.
Has a Lumpy Head
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: The Word!
Number of LOCKNs attended: 3
Post by Dylan on Aug 10, 2014 15:25:48 GMT -5
Someone would have to check me on this (I'm at work, so my research capabilities are limited), but I'm pretty sure it was less than a week between Neil cancelling and Trey being added.
I would assume that if there is going to be a replacement act (or two?), they want to have it booked and announced as quickly as possible to curtail refunds.
Merry Prankster
Look, a squirrel!
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: BIG Something
Post by mccjeff on Aug 10, 2014 15:34:49 GMT -5
Friday I would not be opposed to Ratdog playing without Bob. They did it a month or so ago and it came off without a hitch. Jay Lane has been playing the Ratdog catalog as long as Bob and Wasserman and Chimenti almost as long. If you have to replace him, let Keller sit in with them. I really have no problem with this at all.
Phil can play his set.
Then what to do about Furthur. I do not want this set to be scrubbed because a singer won't be there. Sorry, I love Bob's guitar work. I think he is one of the more unusual rhythm players out there but he is replaceable in that regard. And frankly there are better singers. Ideally Bob would play but since he isn't I say Bring in Jackie Green for rhythm and vocals and have Chris Robinson take some of the voacals. I want a full set of Phil, John K, Jeff Chimenti and Joe Russo playing together. Whoever else joins them is cake.
What happens if I take both?
Post by southernman on Aug 10, 2014 15:35:11 GMT -5
moe also declined and offer due to conflicts, so those two suggestions are out.
I'd like to see TAB.
If they announced Donna Jean band I might seek a refund.
Long Distance Runner
If I could have 1 artist play Lockn' this year it'd be Neil Young
Post by tatanka on Aug 10, 2014 15:36:41 GMT -5
moe also declined and offer due to conflicts, so those two suggestions are out.
I'd like to see TAB.
If they announced Donna Jean band I might seek a refund.
Long Distance Runner
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Leftover Salmon - they are not booked on those dates!
Post by coldrainandsnow on Aug 10, 2014 15:38:04 GMT -5
They were billed as "Rock Collection" .... unfortunately I missed this set as they were the last set on Sunday, we left that morning to hit the hot springs on the way home!
Deleted Member
Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2014 15:40:03 GMT -5
I'd rather have the familiar voice of a friend that I've heard and loved my entire life than someone "better".
Merry Prankster
Look, a squirrel!
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: BIG Something
Post by mccjeff on Aug 10, 2014 15:40:48 GMT -5
2) The arguably best sounding JGB stuff is with Donna singing background on them.
3) If you have not seen Donna with Jeff Matson in either Zen Tricksters or Donna Jean Godchaux Band then you are living your life too far in the past.
What happens if I take both?
Deleted Member
Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2014 15:41:07 GMT -5
Long Distance Runner
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Leftover Salmon - they are not booked on those dates!
Post by coldrainandsnow on Aug 10, 2014 15:41:12 GMT -5
Friday I would not be opposed to Ratdog playing without Bob. They did it a month or so ago and it came off without a hitch. Jay Lane has been playing the Ratdog catalog as long as Bob and Wasserman and Chimenti almost as long. If you have to replace him, let Keller sit in with them. I really have no problem with this at all.
Phil can play his set.
Then what to do about Furthur. I do not want this set to be scrubbed because a singer won't be there. Sorry, I love Bob's guitar work. I think he is one of the more unusual rhythm players out there but he is replaceable in that regard. And frankly there are better singers. Ideally Bob would play but since he isn't I say Bring in Jackie Green for rhythm and vocals and have Chris Robinson take some of the voacals. I want a full set of Phil, John K, Jeff Chimenti and Joe Russo playing together. Whoever else joins them is cake.
From Ratdog board: Gary just mentioned on Tales that Bobby has acknowledged that he can no longer be on the road, at least in the short term, for health concerns. We knew that of course but interestingly, According to his management, this is the first time he has ever acknowledged that he has to put the breaks on the lifestyle....for whatever reasons those are...no speculation here. I'll take that as a positive...the fact that it's a conscious decision makes me feel a bit better about things. Been a long 50 years man, rest those bones. Also, Gary says Phil is gonna put together another cast that will be different than Phil and Friends to fill the Furthur spot at Lockn'...
Merry Prankster
Look, a squirrel!
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: BIG Something
Post by mccjeff on Aug 10, 2014 15:42:17 GMT -5
I'd rather have the familiar voice of a friend that I've heard and loved my entire life than someone "better".
What happens if I take both?
Post by southernman on Aug 10, 2014 15:42:54 GMT -5
I think I'm on record as wanting Mule
Long Distance Runner
If I could have 1 artist play Lockn' this year it'd be Neil Young
Post by tatanka on Aug 10, 2014 15:45:03 GMT -5
I think I'm on record as wanting Mule
Merry Prankster
Look, a squirrel!
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: BIG Something
Post by mccjeff on Aug 10, 2014 15:46:59 GMT -5
What happens if I take both?
Old Head
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Give me TTB or give me death!
Number of LOCKNs attended: 3
Post by suebhunny on Aug 10, 2014 15:47:03 GMT -5
6/13-16 Beardfest Hammonton, NJ
7/7 Outlaw Music Fest Hershey PA
7/18-21 4848 Festival Snowshoe WV
8/2-3 Billy Strings Bryce Jordan Center Penn State
8/29-9/2 - Karnival of the Arts (East) Kempton PA
9/19-22 Infamous Weekend Pops Farm VA
Merry Prankster
Look, a squirrel!
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: BIG Something
Post by mccjeff on Aug 10, 2014 15:48:28 GMT -5
I think I'm on record as wanting Mule
What happens if I take both?
Long Distance Runner
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Leftover Salmon - they are not booked on those dates!
Post by coldrainandsnow on Aug 10, 2014 15:48:51 GMT -5
I would trust this comment, folks.
In Phil we trust!
Long Distance Runner
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Leftover Salmon - they are not booked on those dates!
Post by coldrainandsnow on Aug 10, 2014 15:50:07 GMT -5
The Answer Man
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Shakey Graves
Number of LOCKNs attended: 7
Post by Sneake on Aug 10, 2014 15:50:23 GMT -5
I would trust this comment, folks.
In Phil we trust!
We're all here because we're not all there
Post by southernman on Aug 10, 2014 15:50:35 GMT -5
I think I'm on record as wanting Mule
Post by jhnny on Aug 10, 2014 15:51:08 GMT -5
I would also note that I doubt Ratdog is a very expensive band for the festival. Ratdog on its own plays very small venues, is not able to fill up full size sheds anymore- so my guess is the festival won't have a boat load of money available suddenly to get a big act. Now, that is not to suggest that his loss isn't a great loss for the rest of us....just not sure how much they have to replace Ratdog with financially.
Long Distance Runner
If I could have 1 artist play Lockn' this year it'd be Neil Young
Post by tatanka on Aug 10, 2014 15:51:54 GMT -5
The Answer Man
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Shakey Graves
Number of LOCKNs attended: 7
Post by Sneake on Aug 10, 2014 15:52:07 GMT -5
We're all here because we're not all there
Long Distance Runner
If I could have 1 artist play Lockn' this year it'd be Neil Young
Post by tatanka on Aug 10, 2014 15:52:58 GMT -5
I would also note that I doubt Ratdog is a very expensive band for the festival. Ratdog on its own plays very small venues, is not able to fill up full size sheds anymore- so my guess is the festival won't have a boat load of money available suddenly to get a big act. Now, that is not to suggest that his loss isn't a great loss for the rest of us....just not sure how much they have to replace Ratdog with financially.
Has a Lumpy Head
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: The Word!
Number of LOCKNs attended: 3
Post by Dylan on Aug 10, 2014 15:53:04 GMT -5
I think I'm on record as wanting Mule
A full set from Winwood isn't a bad idea; however, that could impose on the songs that were planned for his set with Panic.
Tatanka - there is no guarantee that Steve Winwood will sit-in for the entire set. Last year we had Panic featuring John Fogerty and (to much disappointment) Fogerty really only played with them for the last 35 minutes of their set.
Deleted Member
Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2014 15:53:17 GMT -5