Return to Sin City: Tribute - Gram Parsons

popthree · April 17th, 2007, 11:36 PM

just curious if anyone has seen this yet.... ? i have it in my netflix queue.

here is the desc.

A true legend of country-rock is immortalized in this tribute to Gram Parsons. Recorded at the Santa Barbara Bowl on July 9, 2004, and organized by Gram's daughter Polly Parsons, the concert showcases Gram's work with The Flying Burrito Bros and The Byrds as well as his solo efforts. Highlights include performances by Steve Earle, The House of Blues Gospel Singers, Norah Jones, Keith Richards, Lucinda Williams and Dwight Yoakam.

Tim Armstrong · April 17th, 2007, 11:42 PM

I believe we had a few TDPRIers playing at that show...

Cheers, Tim

RomanS · April 18th, 2007, 09:01 AM

Wow, that sounds like I'll have to get it onc it comes out...

weiner71 · April 18th, 2007, 09:13 AM

I am a big gram parson's fan and I bought that DVD once it came out. As far as video quality it is not the best, I don't think that they spent enough time mastering the sound. (at some spots the mouth moves and the sound doesn't match up.) But as a fan I love it anyway.

OutlawSteph1975 · April 18th, 2007, 01:11 PM

It own it. It's great! The Sin City All Stars' guitar player are amazing, and Dwight, Jay Farrar, and Jim Lauderdale really understand the heart and soul of the music.. and Raul Malo singing Hot Burrito #1 will blow you away!

Now when are these guys going to do a Chris Hillman tribute?

txjonc · April 18th, 2007, 04:08 PM

I love this DVD, a lot of great music, artists, tele players ( James Burton, Keef, Eddie Perez, Jedd Hughes, Keith Gattis ).

furrfurrfurr · April 18th, 2007, 04:17 PM

it's quite niiiice

twangpunk · April 18th, 2007, 05:10 PM

It's really good for the most part, and it far exceded my expectations. "All-Star" jams are usually dissappointing but with that group it would be hard to go wrong.

Tim73 · April 18th, 2007, 08:36 PM

I enjoyed it, we've been a bit spoiled recently (happily so) with Gram DVDs. I'd like to see a decent Flying burritos one come out too.

Snowman 8 · April 18th, 2007, 11:58 PM

I really enjoyed it - I think it was on INHD some months back. I recorded it on the DVR and watched it about 5 times.

I also have a Parsons tribute CD (not related to this concert) called "Return of the Grievous Angel" which is top notch.

Bonneville Bruce · April 19th, 2007, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowman 8

I also have a Parsons tribute CD (not related to this concert) called "Return of the Grievous Angel" which is top notch.

This was organized and produced by Emmylou Harris. There was a Studio 54 broadcast of a concert with most the participants doing the songs from the album. I have a vhs tape of it somewhere, but I don't think it has been released commercially. Both the album and the Studio 54 concert are tremendous. Of course anything with Emmylou, Steved Earle, Chris Hillman and Buddy Miller is bound to be good.

TBoneDeluxe · April 19th, 2007, 05:29 AM

I LOVE that DVD!! Great stuff! Be sure to check out Susan Marshall's two performances on there. She's a friend of mine...and MAN...can she sing!!!

cradlehall · April 19th, 2007, 05:52 AM

One of my favourite songs in the whole wide world is a duet of Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris singing the Big O's "Love Hurts".

bowman · April 19th, 2007, 11:26 AM

cradlehall, I agree with you about "Love Hurts". The wife and I have been playing and singing that one a bit lately at home - we almost have the harmonies down now. (But we still don't sound like Gram & Emmylou!) That version is right up there with the Everly Brothers original in my opinion as far as great harmonies go. I also like the Nazareth version - just a great song.

April 17th, 2007, 11:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
popthree Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sand Springs, Okay ? Age: 44 Posts: 3,771 52 Photos	Return to Sin City: Tribute - Gram Parsons just curious if anyone has seen this yet.... ? i have it in my netflix queue. here is the desc. A true legend of country-rock is immortalized in this tribute to Gram Parsons. Recorded at the Santa Barbara Bowl on July 9, 2004, and organized by Gram's daughter Polly Parsons, the concert showcases Gram's work with The Flying Burrito Bros and The Byrds as well as his solo efforts. Highlights include performances by Steve Earle, The House of Blues Gospel Singers, Norah Jones, Keith Richards, Lucinda Williams and Dwight Yoakam. __________________ http://www.reverbnation.com/thebonanzalunchbox

April 17th, 2007, 11:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tim Armstrong Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ocean Pines, Maryland, USA Age: 50 Posts: 13,701	I believe we had a few TDPRIers playing at that show... Cheers, Tim __________________ http://www.moodswingers.org

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RomanS Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vienna, Austria Age: 38 Posts: 4,348 22 Photos	Wow, that sounds like I'll have to get it onc it comes out... __________________ http://www.myspace.com/romans212 http://www.myspace.com/theneatpickers http://www.thomassoulriverband.com/

April 18th, 2007, 04:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
txjonc Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 446 6 Photos	I love this DVD, a lot of great music, artists, tele players ( James Burton, Keef, Eddie Perez, Jedd Hughes, Keith Gattis ). __________________ Pick it Moon!

April 18th, 2007, 05:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
twangpunk Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 381	It's really good for the most part, and it far exceded my expectations. "All-Star" jams are usually dissappointing but with that group it would be hard to go wrong. __________________ "You just can't live in Texas if you don't have a lot of soul!" - Doug Sahm (Oh, that it were true...)

April 18th, 2007, 09:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
weiner71 Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cincy Posts: 197	I am a big gram parson's fan and I bought that DVD once it came out. As far as video quality it is not the best, I don't think that they spent enough time mastering the sound. (at some spots the mouth moves and the sound doesn't match up.) But as a fan I love it anyway.

April 18th, 2007, 01:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
OutlawSteph1975 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,292 7 Photos	It own it. It's great! The Sin City All Stars' guitar player are amazing, and Dwight, Jay Farrar, and Jim Lauderdale really understand the heart and soul of the music.. and Raul Malo singing Hot Burrito #1 will blow you away! Now when are these guys going to do a Chris Hillman tribute?

April 18th, 2007, 04:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
furrfurrfurr Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South of Heaven Posts: 3,154	it's quite niiiice

April 18th, 2007, 08:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tim73 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Berkshire, England Age: 36 Posts: 2,386 19 Photos	I enjoyed it, we've been a bit spoiled recently (happily so) with Gram DVDs. I'd like to see a decent Flying burritos one come out too. __________________ Born in the '70's & in my mind, still living there now...

April 18th, 2007, 11:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
Snowman 8 TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 61	I really enjoyed it - I think it was on INHD some months back. I recorded it on the DVR and watched it about 5 times. I also have a Parsons tribute CD (not related to this concert) called "Return of the Grievous Angel" which is top notch.

April 19th, 2007, 05:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
TBoneDeluxe Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Age: 44 Posts: 447	I LOVE that DVD!! Great stuff! Be sure to check out Susan Marshall's two performances on there. She's a friend of mine...and MAN...can she sing!!!

April 19th, 2007, 05:52 AM	#13 (permalink)
cradlehall Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Inverness, Scotland Age: 58 Posts: 273	One of my favourite songs in the whole wide world is a duet of Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris singing the Big O's "Love Hurts".

April 19th, 2007, 11:26 AM	#14 (permalink)
bowman Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Westborough, MA Age: 57 Posts: 645	cradlehall, I agree with you about "Love Hurts". The wife and I have been playing and singing that one a bit lately at home - we almost have the harmonies down now. (But we still don't sound like Gram & Emmylou!) That version is right up there with the Everly Brothers original in my opinion as far as great harmonies go. I also like the Nazareth version - just a great song.

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