jordan giangreco appreciation thread

[leith]

Yeah when I found out that was the first thing I verbalized. I believe I said the "hippie feel" would be lost. I think I was referring to the psychedelia aspect also. I felt his "Deadhead" influence was one of the more appealing aspects of the band for me.

No matter how much I love the other 3. I just do not see myself being as interested in the band as I was. They were FOUR guys that melded pretty damn well.

To me there can never be a true replacement for Jordan but as a Deadhead myself I can totally see the band continuing w/ someone else playing Keys and being as entranced by them as I was when Jordan was playing.

As w/ Pig, Keith, Brent and Vince we always have recordings of the special flavor Jordan brought to the band. We can only hope the next member can bring their own flavor that holds up to the "Sequia Era".

[obsession600]

I\'m sorry to hear this. Jordan really added a lot to the band and their sound. Both his keys and his voice have become a signature part of the music. I am glad to hear that he will continue to play and eagerly look forward to checking out projects that he becomes involved in.

Thank you Jordan for many wonderful moments.

[kindm's]

Several weeks ago I had asked Peck about a rumored announcement regarding .info and what that was all about. I thought it had to do with the website etc. When he started to tell me it was about the band I immediately told him I didn\'t want to know. I am glad I wasn\'t in the loop for the last month or 2. So On Thursday Tim stopped by our place on the way to the Katonah Bar and Grille and  we were hanging out and BS\'ing and he dropped the bomb on me. He informed us that Friday night Beardslee Castle would be Jordans last show with the band. I didn\'t know what to say I was floored. Tim felt a little bad because he figured we knew but that wasn\'t the case. He left for the grille and a tear welled up in my eye.

The 4 guys basically rescued us from a time where we had very little music in our life. Jerry had died and that left a huge whole in our musical lives. It took several years and Psychedelic Breakfast to pull us out of that slump. The familar feeling and vibe that they had then was a lot of Jordan. It was easy to see his musical influence on the band and his \'roots\' were very much like ours. It felt like coming home again. That day started a new chapter in our musical lives and for that Jordan and the band deserves my utmost thanks and praise.

Beardslee was a hell of a show. They really played their collective asses off. There was some pure magic in that show but I couldn\'t help thinking this is the last this and that. I also looked around the room and although I saw many many of the Breakfast die hards I couldn\'t help to notice those that should have been at the show. I kept thinking did they know this was the last one ? I wanted to have drinks with all of the family who I have seen at the many many shows. I wanted to enjoy the evening but also share the sorrow with this collection of crazy fans I have come to love and respect.

In a way it was kind of weird to have so much fun and really enjoy myself knowing it was the end of an era. So many highs and lows. I look forward to the road that lies ahead but with a heavy heart I wave goodbye to the keyboard player who got off the bus.

[ChrisPitch]

Farewell Jordan. It will NEVER be the same without you. You\'ve comprised one-quarter of one of the best bands to ever take a stage, who\'ve provided me with over a hundred of the finest musical performances I\'ve ever experienced. You\'re a talented musician and a true friend. I hope to see you and Nikki soon. Take care.

Pitch

[Me!]

I\'ve been sturggling wiht this one for a awhile, I\'m reallynot sure what to say here. To me this band is those four guys, and it always will be.  

The last 5 years of my life have changed me in ways I can not describe here in this context.  The good times have been innumerable, and Jordan has been a large part of all of that.  Jordan was the first guy in the band I actually kinda hung out with, had a beer, chatted, smoked a bowl, started to relate to as an actual person not just the dude on stage.  

During the encore on Fri night, I was close to tears thinking about everythign, Ellis and I glanced at each other and just kinda gave each other the nod of "yeah, I know" (I\'m getting goosebumps just typing this) The polarities of the evening were odd it was a sad occasion, but I had alot of fun, it was a great show.  I will miss Jordan, he will be sorely missed by us all.

This short message doesn\'t even come close to putting all my feelings into words.  The countless hours in the van, all the times I\'ve seen him play music, all the conversations.  Don\'t be a stranger Jordo!!



FAMILY: It\'s more than just a word........

[bonzo]

good bye jorden
i am very happy i got to see your last show

[bdfreetuna]

I had no idea that was Jordans last show or I would have been there.

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and ditto what Buquebus said.

[FieryBill]

Thank you Jordan for all the insane music and great times hanging out with you in Seracuse and Burlington. We all appreciate everything you did with this band so much. Best of luck in your future endeavors.

[Jim Cobb]

i really wish someone had called me to tell me that this would be your last performance.  i\'d have thought i\'d be on at least SOMEONE\'S list of people to inform...  but that aside, i\'ve really enjoyed every minute i\'ve spent with you at shows and just hangin.  you are really a top notch guy and i know you and nikki will have a very full wonderful life.  even though i\'m losing a quarter of one of my favorite bands, it doesnt need to be all about me and what i want, and i commend you on your decision to reappraise your priorities and showing up to do what is best for you and your future.  much love to you and nikki, and i really do hope i\'ll get to see you some time soon.

[Todd]

FAMILY: It\'s more than just a word........

:that:

Still can\'t formulate anything to put into words. :pout:

Always look to the future I guess!

[Rujah]

I\'m sorry to hear this. Jordan really added a lot to the band and their sound. Both his keys and his voice have become a signature part of the music. I am glad to hear that he will continue to play and eagerly look forward to checking out projects that he becomes involved in.

Thank you Jordan for many wonderful moments.

[kyndkate]

When I found out from Freddie a few days ago that Jordan was leaving, I didn\'t believe him, or rather I didn\'t WANT to believe him. I had just seen the guys play a few days before that in Indy, and it was one of the best days of my summer so far. I couldn\'t contain myself at the moe. show because I was already getting excited about having them come back in a few weeks.

When I first saw The Breakfast a year and a half ago, I had been in a perpetual Phish-ended-and-the-world-ended-with-it slump. That night, the furthest thing from my mind was Phish and I knew I had stumbled upon something incredibly special by complete coincidence. Looking back, I know better than to think it was a coincidence; rather it was divine intervention and a positive stroke of karma that blessed me by coming my way. Something about them felt and feels right, and something bigger is moving within these guys\' hands, feet, and minds.

For the few times we\'ve met, Jordan was always one to give me a hug and have a quiet conversation with. From what I hear from everyone else, he is nothing but a caring, loving, talented individual who would give his left arm for a friend. I\'m just sorry I won\'t be able to see more of his amazing character.

I\'m glad he had the guts to make this decision. I\'m sure it wasn\'t easy, but ultimately I\'m glad he did what he thought was right. I wish all the best to Jordan and Nicki and every new opportunity that comes their way. Stand tall and strong, Sequoia

[Buquebus]

so it must just be the travel. thats really too bad.

d00d, this is an APPRECIATION thread... keep your dissappreciative a$$$ outta here

[Rujah]

sorry man, didn\'t mean to bring anyone down. just an observation. i\'ll delete it.

[jking]

not many realize this, but my "thanks!" sig/location thing, is in direct response to the prior "turn jordan UP!" sig/location thing i had up there. so, in all reality, that\'s jordan (and josh\'s) thanks. and i still mean it. thanks for the sounds, thanks for the songs, thanks for the singing, thanks for the harmonica, thanks for the highlarious sweet leaf at john\'s hopkins, thanks for the conversation at jew mom\'s, thanks for it all!! you will be missed, and if i had a million dollars, i\'d give it to y\'all so this wouldn\'t have to happen. but it must, so i wish you the absolute best in everything you do!!!