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Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: skalnbyc on November 11, 2009, 06:16:00 pm
Groundation has finally been approved for the LMA.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Gordo on October 11, 2009, 12:11:09 pm
Quote from: dannybiscuits;243459
If memory serves correct after the weed the show got way better. we **** up for waiting so long. Last night was pretty recock though huh. I am realizing at this momtent that this post is easily more than slightly homotastic. i hope this finds you well

Bwahahahaaaa!!

And to your first comment, no, it didn\'t. Maybe for you ya\' little grass prancin\' fairy.

I do agree with your Friday feelings though. 17 hour shift only a few hours later was not easy. But that show was **** sick. Had a great time.

Homofab.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: dannybiscuits on October 11, 2009, 05:08:58 am
If memory serves correct after the weed the show got way better. we **** up for waiting so long. Last night was pretty recock though huh. I am realizing at this momtent that this post is easily more than slightly homotastic. i hope this finds you well
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: dannybiscuits on October 11, 2009, 05:08:00 am
If memory serves correct after the weed the show got way better. we **** up for waiting so long. Last night was pretty recock though huh. I am realizing at this momtent that this post is easily more than slightly homotastic. i hope this finds you well
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Gordo on October 11, 2009, 04:21:51 am
Yeah I saw them a few weeks ago. I wasn\'t as crazy about the show as the first time around. Second set was way too slow--Harrison was super-duper rant-heavy, and the energy was sacrificed because of it. Still a good show, but I was blown away last year.. This time, not so much.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: skalnbyc on October 09, 2009, 08:54:24 pm
Quote from: Gordo;241879
Quote from: alexanderzurflu;241866
Once I saw them live, I was no longer particularly annoyed with his voice and rather took a strange liking to it.  Despite being a native northern Californian, he does present a high degree of authenticity when singing and speaking like a plant-worshipping Jah-ribbean.  Most white guys just cannot pull it off without appearing completely pathetic but he does manage to do it somehow.    


jah give praise and respect to our [-]elders[/-] eldahhs

:lol:

Not to mention their constant collaborations with some reggae legends, who are, uhhh, err, black themselves. He definitely has credibility in the scene. He also taught a history of reggae course at some Cali-college. I agree, live it feels genuine. I have also found many people to be shocked post-studio listens when they find out he is white. It\'s funny how he becomes illegitimate all of the sudden. **** Matisyahu, he\'s ruining white reggae.

did you get a Chicago show on the tour?

I\'ll be in Santa Cruz on Sunday night.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: dannybiscuits on September 24, 2009, 03:18:20 pm
Y thankyou good sir
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: freddiewaht on September 23, 2009, 05:44:33 pm
http://www.filestube.com/be0fb0eaeaf07e0b03e9,g/Easy-Star-All-Stars-Lonely-Hearts-Dub-Band-2009.html
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: dannybiscuits on September 23, 2009, 04:34:14 pm
Can you post the sgt peppers dub band album? My interest has been peaked.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: freddiewaht on September 23, 2009, 03:47:21 pm
i cant get enough of that album.
best easy star all star album to date,imo.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Spacey on September 23, 2009, 03:32:56 pm
Is that the album that we were listening to on Saturday at the Porch? Must of been now that I think of it.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: freddiewaht on September 23, 2009, 03:23:01 pm
Quote from: Igziabeher;241911
matishayu can be rough sometimes.  i did like the one track he sang on for sgt peppers dub band.(within/without u)

i didnt even realize that was him but that album PWNS
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Igziabeher on September 22, 2009, 10:10:18 pm
matishayu can be rough sometimes.  i did like the one track he sang on for sgt peppers dub band.(within/without u)
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Gordo on September 22, 2009, 10:04:38 pm
Quote from: dannybiscuits;241884
Umm check the new relix there Gordo matisyahu is expanding his sound past reggae. His musical soul has grown out of the restricting confines of jah.

Lick my biscuits, the guy should kill himself.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: dannybiscuits on September 22, 2009, 05:04:52 pm
Umm check the new relix there Gordo matisyahu is expanding his sound past reggae. His musical soul has grown out of the restricting confines of jah.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Gordo on September 22, 2009, 04:29:54 pm
Quote from: alexanderzurflu;241866
Once I saw them live, I was no longer particularly annoyed with his voice and rather took a strange liking to it.  Despite being a native northern Californian, he does present a high degree of authenticity when singing and speaking like a plant-worshipping Jah-ribbean.  Most white guys just cannot pull it off without appearing completely pathetic but he does manage to do it somehow.    


jah give praise and respect to our [-]elders[/-] eldahhs

:lol:

Not to mention their constant collaborations with some reggae legends, who are, uhhh, err, black themselves. He definitely has credibility in the scene. He also taught a history of reggae course at some Cali-college. I agree, live it feels genuine. I have also found many people to be shocked post-studio listens when they find out he is white. It\'s funny how he becomes illegitimate all of the sudden. **** Matisyahu, he\'s ruining white reggae.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: skalnbyc on September 22, 2009, 02:52:51 pm
Once I saw them live, I was no longer particularly annoyed with his voice and rather took a strange liking to it.  Despite being a native northern Californian, he does present a high degree of authenticity when singing and speaking like a plant-worshipping Jah-ribbean.  Most white guys just cannot pull it off without appearing completely pathetic but he does manage to do it somehow.    


jah give praise and respect to our [-]elders[/-] eldahhs
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: freddiewaht on September 21, 2009, 12:55:52 pm
Quote from: Lexington;241727
Quote from: dannybiscuits;241699
I would have to agree with gordo that live the music is so **** groovy you don\'t have time to get annoyed by his voice. However I could not help but laugh during is on stage banter in which he continues to use his rasta man voice. It is absolutely hilarious to see a 5\'5 jewish looking man bust out the rasta voice to praise ja and ala fo da ganja on the most highest of mountains high.. BO BO

just saw them last night at higher ground. so good! i agree, lose the accent for stage banter but i am bnot annoyed by his voice at all, even on studio ****. sometimes it sounds goofy, but at least its unique. also, the phrasing of his vocals is pretty badass, esp on any tracks from "Hebron Gate" and "Each One Teach One". just got the new album, pumped to give it a listen.

original?
see lee "scratch"perry.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Gordo on September 21, 2009, 12:08:50 pm
Dream might be one of his best vocal tracks. I like Confusing Situation a lot too, Waterfall.... there are plenty of tracks he nails, but a lot of the time it\'s just too much.

Great that you got to see them Lexi! It\'s been a long time comin.....
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Lexington on September 21, 2009, 11:59:03 am
Quote from: dannybiscuits;241699
I would have to agree with gordo that live the music is so **** groovy you don\'t have time to get annoyed by his voice. However I could not help but laugh during is on stage banter in which he continues to use his rasta man voice. It is absolutely hilarious to see a 5\'5 jewish looking man bust out the rasta voice to praise ja and ala fo da ganja on the most highest of mountains high.. BO BO

just saw them last night at higher ground. so good! i agree, lose the accent for stage banter but i am bnot annoyed by his voice at all, even on studio ****. sometimes it sounds goofy, but at least its unique. also, the phrasing of his vocals is pretty badass, esp on any tracks from "Hebron Gate" and "Each One Teach One". just got the new album, pumped to give it a listen.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Gordo on September 21, 2009, 02:06:35 am
Quote from: dannybiscuits;241699
I would have to agree with gordo that live the music is so **** groovy you don\'t have time to get annoyed by his voice. However I could not help but laugh during is on stage banter in which he continues to use his rasta man voice. It is absolutely hilarious to see a 5\'5 jewish looking man bust out the rasta voice to praise ja and ala fo da ganja on the most highest of mountains high.. BO BO

ohhhhh my lord. do i know you son?
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: dannybiscuits on September 20, 2009, 09:11:05 pm
I would have to agree with gordo that live the music is so **** groovy you don\'t have time to get annoyed by his voice. However I could not help but laugh during is on stage banter in which he continues to use his rasta man voice. It is absolutely hilarious to see a 5\'5 jewish looking man bust out the rasta voice to praise ja and ala fo da ganja on the most highest of mountains high.. BO BO
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Gordo on September 20, 2009, 03:26:16 pm
Quote from: freddiewaht;241637
dudes voice kinda gets on my nerves after a few listens.

That\'s their one downfall. He\'s too assertive and it really can get annoying. But the music is **** sick. And live his voice is way more tolerable.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: freddiewaht on September 18, 2009, 09:55:14 pm
dudes voice kinda gets on my nerves after a few listens.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Gordo on September 18, 2009, 09:15:55 pm
Quote from: lilblondie;241634
according to perez hilton....groundation is suing fergie and will.i.am among others for stealing their song...they are saying that voodoo doll is simialar to each one teach one...just some random info...

Holy **** that\'s hilarious!

He has the wrong song name in the story though, which will probably bring about some **** calling Groundation bullshit. It\'s actually "Waterfall" off of the album Each One Teach One, and Fergie\'s tune basically rips off the entire horn line verbatim. It\'s just faster.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: lilblondie on September 18, 2009, 08:45:46 pm
according to perez hilton....groundation is suing fergie and will.i.am among others for stealing their song...they are saying that voodoo doll is simialar to each one teach one...just some random info...
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: skalnbyc on September 02, 2009, 06:12:14 pm
Quote from: Gordo;239776

Have you seen them with any guests live al? That\'d be something to see, I\'m sure.

I\'ve seen them play with Will Bernard and Horsemouth on the Marley tour - and they played a few Rockamovya tunes for very good measure.  Can\'t remember any other specific guests.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Gordo on September 02, 2009, 04:46:44 pm
You are definitely spoiled al. Hebron Gate and Rockamovya are definitely two of my favorite albums (Hebron being my absolute favorite for some time now), but I can\'t get enough of Here I Am already. It has literally gotten 90% of my iPod\'s play time since I loaded it a few weeks ago. The first four tracks are unbelievable. Especially "Time Came." The guest vocals are so sweet, and the sax solo is something Karl D would masturbate to.

I think I\'m falling for it because of the different vibe it has too. I liked Upon The Bridge a lot, but I started wondering if Groundation was able to produce something original unto themselves after a few very similar albums. I think Rockamovya sparked a new direction.

Have you seen them with any guests live al? That\'d be something to see, I\'m sure.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: skalnbyc on September 02, 2009, 03:19:46 pm
Quote from: Gordo;239725
Quote from: Lexington;239714
Quote from: Gordo;239692
Quote from: Lexington;239640
hell ya, harpers ferry and higher ground as well!!! and i\'m actually here!!

You poppin the cherry Lexi?? If so, awwwwwww ****.. What do you think of the new album?

havent heard it yet, pumped to rupture my bloated cherry

:lol: Bring an industrial size towel kiiiiid...

New album has a different feel. Might be my favorite already.

It hasn\'t completely sunk in for me yet.  I might need to play a bit more without distractions, as it has been getting play while making dinner etc.

I doubt I\'ll dig on it to the extent I like Hebron Gate or Rockamovya.

As a local band, they played close to 5 Bay Area shows on the last tour (Feb\'s Marley Tribute) so I\'d say we\'re spoiled.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Gordo on September 02, 2009, 11:33:41 am
Quote from: Lexington;239714
Quote from: Gordo;239692
Quote from: Lexington;239640
hell ya, harpers ferry and higher ground as well!!! and i\'m actually here!!

You poppin the cherry Lexi?? If so, awwwwwww ****.. What do you think of the new album?

havent heard it yet, pumped to rupture my bloated cherry

:lol: Bring an industrial size towel kiiiiid...

New album has a different feel. Might be my favorite already.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Lexington on September 02, 2009, 10:00:54 am
Quote from: Gordo;239692
Quote from: Lexington;239640
hell ya, harpers ferry and higher ground as well!!! and i\'m actually here!!

You poppin the cherry Lexi?? If so, awwwwwww ****.. What do you think of the new album?

havent heard it yet, pumped to rupture my bloated cherry
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: bdfreetuna on September 02, 2009, 12:30:31 am
I have wicked cool plans on June 22 sucks I can\'t go.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Gordo on September 01, 2009, 11:57:38 pm
Quote from: Lexington;239640
hell ya, harpers ferry and higher ground as well!!! and i\'m actually here!!

You poppin the cherry Lexi?? If so, awwwwwww ****.. What do you think of the new album?
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Igziabeher on September 01, 2009, 05:17:27 pm
dates???? mainly for harper\'s?
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: skalnbyc on September 01, 2009, 04:31:20 pm
Quote from: Lexington;239640
hell ya, harpers ferry and higher ground as well!!! and i\'m actually here!!

I love Groundation but you will probably get the same show both nights.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Lexington on September 01, 2009, 04:20:15 pm
hell ya, harpers ferry and higher ground as well!!! and i\'m actually here!!
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Gordo on August 31, 2009, 11:36:39 am
Groundation is coming back to Toad\'s Place on 9/22. Their new album is soooooo tasty. Jazzy, funky, even Floydish at times. I highly recommend downloading it (called Here I Am) and getting out to this show. They\'re playing Chicago the following Saturday and I can\'t **** wait. They are unreal live.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Lexington on July 03, 2008, 02:44:35 am
Quote from: wildcoyote;193895
The turnout was poor.  Very poor.  100 +/-

this is the #1 reason i wish i was there for this. now they\'ll never come back. i hope at least a few peeps were throwing down
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: sallyalli on July 01, 2008, 04:14:09 pm
Nope. Not gonna make it. You should still go.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: booztravlr on July 01, 2008, 03:03:33 pm
Quote from: sallyalli;193933
Fart...I thought this was next month. I was at Phil Lesh last night. I really really wanted to see this.

Boozie-Im coming to Ithica!!

You def coming to this? I have league games on Tuesday nights but still might make the trip down if you\'re going.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Gordo on June 23, 2008, 07:39:10 pm
I\'m hoping they turnout decent at Kinetic.. it\'s a Friday night, but they\'ve never played Chicago.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: sallyalli on June 23, 2008, 01:36:41 pm
Fart...I thought this was next month. I was at Phil Lesh last night. I really really wanted to see this.

Boozie-Im coming to Ithica!!
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: booztravlr on June 23, 2008, 01:07:22 pm
Looks like they\'re playing Castaway\'s in Ithaca next month. I\'ll have to check them out. Thanks for the heads up on the band!
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: freddiewaht on June 23, 2008, 11:13:36 am
Quote from: wildcoyote;193895
The turnout was poor.  Very poor.  100 +/-

sundays are tough.especially considering their competetion(the season premiere of the 2 coreys)..
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: wildcoyote on June 23, 2008, 10:47:29 am
The turnout was poor.  Very poor.  100 +/-
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Gordo on June 23, 2008, 10:01:22 am
Quote from: inertia1215;193867
Just got back from the show, all I can say is....WOW!!!

they are incredible, by far best reggae band I have EVER seen, incredible brass section, had the crowd dancin non-stop.

They broke out Could you Be Loved, jammed it out like I never thought possible. Yea, they should play the NE more often!

Great to hear.  How was the turnout man?

Quote from: Lexington;193863
Each One Teach One is just as epic as Hebron Gate.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: FrankZappa on June 23, 2008, 08:19:07 am
Quote from: Lexington;193866
wow. didn\'t make the connection. ****. all i did today as rip a hole the size of my fist in the crotch of my one pair of pants. ****.
sigh

for christs sake lexi, next time you have to go the bathroom, just take them off first. :sigh:
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: skalnbyc on June 23, 2008, 01:27:19 am
I can\'t believe this is the 4th dimension.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: inertia1215 on June 23, 2008, 12:30:20 am
Just got back from the show, all I can say is....WOW!!!

they are incredible, by far best reggae band I have EVER seen, incredible brass section, had the crowd dancin non-stop.

They broke out Could you Be Loved, jammed it out like I never thought possible. Yea, they should play the NE more often!
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Lexington on June 22, 2008, 11:36:15 pm
wow. didn\'t make the connection. ****. all i did today as rip a hole the size of my fist in the crotch of my one pair of pants. ****.
sigh
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: FrankZappa on June 22, 2008, 11:30:15 pm
ha, this is tonight which means it\'s probably almost over. did anyone go?
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Lexington on June 22, 2008, 10:56:18 pm
i hate this thread.














































i hate this thread.


Each One Teach One is just as epic as Hebron Gate.
i hate this thread.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: freddiewaht on June 22, 2008, 09:03:45 pm
Quote from: Gordo;186136
freddie, where\'d you get the Marley tribute???

sorry man.i think waffles or mininova.
bri,no can do brah.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: wildcoyote on June 22, 2008, 05:47:01 pm
Bump.  Anyone going?  I got 2 guest list spots to burn.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Gordo on April 11, 2008, 06:23:33 pm
freddie, where\'d you get the Marley tribute???
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: skalnbyc on April 11, 2008, 06:06:26 pm
Quote from: Gordo;186131
I remember when you first posted this. Have you actually seen them live al?

Nope - still haven\'t seen them, though I was considering the Marley tribute show in Santa Cruz.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Gordo on April 11, 2008, 05:59:25 pm
Quote from: freddiewaht;186069
i got em all..
dumped em on my ipod and did a quick browse.
i dig
dudes voice kinda reminds me of lee perry.
im diggin on the marley tribute album the most,so far..

:thumbsup:

I actually don\'t have the Marley Tribute.. and am now looking into getting it.
Harrison Stafford (front-man) teaches the only college-level reggae history course in the nation.

The horn lines in "Upon The Bridge" are filthy.
Also Apple Gabriel is on "We Free Again", his section is one of my favorites by any reggae singer ever.

Quote from: alexanderzurflu;186124
I\'ve posted this story before but I\'ll do it again anyways.

I met the bassist for Groundation while promoting PB\'s spring tour in 2006.  I handed the bassist a Breakfast sampler at a bar and he ran out to his car and followed-up my gester with a Groundation album for me.  I told him the Breakfast scene actually introduced me to his band.

I remember when you first posted this. Have you actually seen them live al?
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: skalnbyc on April 11, 2008, 04:42:38 pm
I\'ve posted this story before but I\'ll do it again anyways.

I met the bassist for Groundation while promoting PB\'s spring tour in 2006.  I handed the bassist a Breakfast sampler at a bar and he ran out to his car and followed-up my gester with a Groundation album for me.  I told him the Breakfast scene actually introduced me to his band.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: freddiewaht on April 11, 2008, 07:07:38 am
i got em all..
dumped em on my ipod and did a quick browse.
i dig
dudes voice kinda reminds me of lee perry.
im diggin on the marley tribute album the most,so far..
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Gordo on April 11, 2008, 03:04:13 am
Quote from: sallyalli;186013
wow, alexi is gonna flip. he loves these guys but he is gonna be in wyoming. bum deal. i will be there for sure.

that BLOWS for him.. seriously, they NEVER tour outside of cali/hawaii, a few select western states every once in awhile, and overseas. he\'s definitely going to be bummed.

well, you won\'t be!

people, download Hebron now! then Dream... that\'s all you\'ll need to get you to this show.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: sallyalli on April 10, 2008, 03:05:14 pm
wow, alexi is gonna flip. he loves these guys but he is gonna be in wyoming. bum deal. i will be there for sure.
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: freddiewaht on April 10, 2008, 07:09:49 am
:downloads discography:
on a sidenote,6/22=one of my favorites
Title: Groundation - 6/22 - Toad\'s Place
Post by: Gordo on April 10, 2008, 02:35:38 am
You guys should go. I wish I could. Best instrumental reggae band out there. I\'ve been crossing my fingers for a Chicago show on their "coast to coast" tour which only has dates in the NE and SE listed at the moment.

I love this band. If anyone wants any of their material feel free to PM me. If you want to download something I suggest:

Jah Jah Know
Dream
Upon The Bridge
Hebron
We Free Again
Confusing Situation
We Na Forget (Rome)
Ratant Crow

....
.....
......

*or just pick up Hebron Gate--incredible album*

Great horn lines, sweeping organ growls, liquid bass grooves, solid drums/percussion, funky, jazzy, roots. The voice is up to you, I like it while many don\'t or can\'t make up their minds.