Jim James and friends at the Rud on June 3rd....

[KC]

I may have messed up on what carl was playing for each song, it seems like played sax on another song as well.

I am pretty sure the other song Snowy played sax on was Nashville to KY.

[sweatboard]

Yeah, Snowy Bramble he's the master of many things including Ping Pong apparently.  ;D

[Kory]

i didn't know the sound guy.

i heard jim's interested in buying it.  if i were in the financial position to invest in a venue I would definitely entertain the idea.

It would definately be one of those moves that only some people have the balls to do (speaking of myself). I'm saying I'd be afraid to do that... I'm not a huge risktaker.

Jim, if you're reading and you want to buy it, I'll quit my job and manage the place...

[Kory]

You said... Evan... is coming over... again.
and I said... if he does... I'll Kick... I'll Kick his head in.

so fucking powerful.

[EC]

brian and i talked to the sound guy.  apparently all the shows at the rud are taped by the house and given to the artist.  

i don't recall that, but maybe it's a new thing they do...

wow.  i would have really loved to see that show.  it sounds like it was magical. :)

[Kory]

I wouldn't doubt the Rud tapes for themseves, they have the Mother Lodge comp that is full of random artists that are sbd taped.

[corey]

So..... if they're not planning on releasing the show in any way, I wonder why taping wasn't allowed. Seems odd... and unfortunate. I think I'd give my left testicle to hear that take of "Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man".

[sweatboard]

Yes, Snowy played sax on Nashville to Kentucky; I most certainly remember that as being one of the 2000 things I was blown away by last night.  I would venture to say last night was the best live version of I Needed It Most to date as well as the best acoustic/solo version of many other songs to date (Wordless, Dancefloors, Into The Woods, etc. etc. HOLY SHIT I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW AMAZING THAT SHOW WAS!!!!  Sorry, I'm still trying to collect myself.  Also, Sarah Elizabeth's voice was fucking beautiful and her and Jim sounded perfect together especially on Worldless.  

[sweatboard]

So..... if they're not planning on releasing the show in any way, I wonder why taping wasn't allowed. Seems odd... and unfortunate. I think I'd give my left testicle to hear that take of "Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man".

YES!! It was a footstompin hoe-down good time.  I was waiting for the backdrop to catch fire.  Jim was doing this awesomely funky head weave during that song.  It's hard to describe but it was like he was weaving his head like some sort of funky snake, and by "funky" I mean "GET DOWN MOTHERFUCKER"  Please tell me a tape will surface of this show... :'(  

Oh Yeah,  Thanks again Dylan.  I LOVE YOU!!!! :-*

[Kory]

it was really nice when he backed up from the mic on "Into The Woods" and sang, when he finally stepped backed to the mic it made the hair on my neck stand up.

Like so?

[sweatboard]

Yep, exactly.  :)  I mean EEEEEEEE.


He was singing his ass off last night there are just no words to describe how good his voice sounded especially on stuff like Gideon and Wordless.  I also loved the way he sang The Bear last night it was a little diffrent vocal melody than normal.        

[bridget]

Wonderful reviews, y'all. Thanks so much.

Can I ask what the current state of the Rud is? Imminently going under? Is the building under new management? Why the need for the benefit now?

I'm from Austin and I still feel faint pangs of grief when I drive by what used to be Steamboat, used to be Liberty Lunch, used to be the Mercury...

[Kory]

I believe the owners want to retire but want to ensure it falls in the the right hands. I think the benefit was to keep it's doors open as it possible doesn't turn a whole lot of money... I'm not sure about that though...

Here a link.
http://www.therudyardkipling.com/buyalandmark.html

[bridget]

Thanks Kory :)

[Kory]

Thanks Kory :)

Just tell me you know someone rich that will buy it...  ;)

[BH]

I might be willing to go in on the building just so I can get my hands on those soundboard tapes! ;)

[LizKing531]

They might not have allowed taping due to contract Music Biz type shit

there used to be a couple bands in Indy that performed with full costumes on because they were members of other bands & contractually couldn't perform together

[jeffro79]

Not much I can add that hasnt already been said, it was simply AMAZING. I still cant believe the Keith Sweat cover. I heard "By My Car" :). On the 3 hour drive home me and my friend pretty much just sat in awe with perma-grin, every once in awhile we would just look at each other and go "man". Its hard for me to imagine any show ever topping this.
EDIT: Thanks again Dylan

[Walt]

There isn't much that I can add that hasn't already been said, but the show at The Rud was one of the most amazing things I have ever been apart of. It might have been a once in a lifetime opportunity and I am glad that I was able to take advantage of it.

Dylan, it was great to see you and your wife again. It was nice meeting someone that my friend Curry and I could wait in line with. Now that I know you are on this forum, I decided to sign myself up as well.

[aMD]

welcome abroad, walt!

walt and curry and good people ya'll. glad we were sitting in line with you two and good looking out during the show.  something tells me we'll see each other again and jim james won't be too far away.