Comments on: PORCH SONGS: Memphis, TN 7/18,19/1997

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:18:51 +0000

Horace,
Anything in the works?!?!?!!? I’m craving a new archive release!

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:38:47 +0000

Horace,

First of all, Thank you for all the work involved in putting these gems out!

Secondly, Is there any chance we’ll see a WPA/Porch Songs release of 5/2/97 (Murat Egyptian Room, Indianapolis)? I know that the Travelin Light was used on LFGA, so chances are there is a multi-track recording of the entire show. I am a huge fan of the Mud Island run, but in my opinion, 5/2/97 might be the most well-played start-to-finish show ever, with a killer setlist, song transitions, and JBisms to boot (i.e. Provin’ > Mr. Soul > Provin’ and JB’s “Just for you Indianapolis we’re gonna play FIVE-HUNDRED songs” to begin the 2nd set).

Thanks again and Happy New Year!

By: TheDannyLama

TheDannyLama — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:45:07 +0000

If the second set of 7/19 won an award from Honest Tune, I can’t imagine what kind of award the first set deserved.

By: Russ

Russ — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:22:11 +0000

WOOOO-HOOOO! I’ve been wondering about these boards for over 10 years. I too have the auds, but the sound wavers pretty badly. Met a bunch of great people. Slow Porch with a full moon over the skyline. Great Chilly. Great time. Thanks for the release.

By: Dean

Dean — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:56:29 +0000

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Horace! Very fitting that Blood Island would be the first Porch Song release. It seemed ’97-99 on the Island were wonderful shows with terrible sound and I’m sure my ears are going to be ringing with joy very soon. Me likey.

By: Drew Fincher

Drew Fincher — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:15:23 +0000

I love the Mud Island run. Great choice and a great venue. If you cant think of a good run for the next Porch release you should think about Orlando HOB in 2000. I dont think Ive ever heard a clear copy from any house of blues bc of the crowd noise. Not to mention the first night is worth it alone and there are two more great nights to work with. Keep em comin. Just got a new credit card strictly for you Horace! Thanks.

By: bigwoolymammoth

bigwoolymammoth — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:59:21 +0000

Thanks for all you’re doing to get these out. Would love to have the cds (still old school in that respect). How long before they are available? If it’s not too long, then I’ll wait. But gotta have them one way or the other… Or will there be cd labels available like for the other board copies?

By: Huntman

Huntman — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:46:36 +0000

memphis is a FUN town.

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:03:00 +0000

Anyoen know if I can get the Porch Songs release on CD? Maybe I am missing something but it appears it is only available in FLAC or MP3.

By: Dudley

Dudley — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:11:46 +0000

Great!! 7/19 is my birthday and I made the trip to Memphis for the shows. Slept in my pathfinder in a parking deck across the street! Good Times!
I have copies of these shows on cassette and the quality is not great. Looking forward to getting these shows in better quality!! Gov’t Mule rocked a great opener and Warren is always great to have sit in!