Bill Frisell and Greg Leisz interpreting Speedy and Jimmy

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 29 Nov 2010 8:46 pm

Man, I just found out about this, I imagine there is a record forthcoming. I'm really curious to see how they handle this, as I'm sure it will be a complete re-working of their music. Can't wait to hear it....

http://www.wexarts.org/pa/index.php?eventid=5259

Marc Jenkins · Post by **Marc Jenkins** » 29 Nov 2010 8:55 pm

Incredible!

wt golden · Post by **wt golden** » 30 Nov 2010 12:31 am

This should be very nice -
I hope a recording comes soon.

Cartwright Thompson · Post by **Cartwright Thompson** » 30 Nov 2010 2:12 am

Anyone want to take a road trip to Columbus this February?!?

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 30 Nov 2010 7:48 am

Why oh why does this have to take place so far away from me? That sounds like a great collaboration. I'm a huge fan of BIll Frisell and Greg Leisz; to hear them doing the music of The Flaming Guitars would be a huge thrill.

I know Buddy Miller is coming out with a CD called "Majestic Silver Strings" featuring him, Bill Frisell, Marc Ribot and Greg Leisz. I hope this results in a CD as well.

James Williamson · Post by **James Williamson** » 30 Nov 2010 9:42 pm

How could this be a one off? They've gotta play the coasts too.....he says wishing it were true.

Orville Johnson · Post by **Orville Johnson** » 30 Nov 2010 11:52 pm

I would love to hear that.

Geoff Cline · Post by **Geoff Cline** » 2 Dec 2010 8:23 am

I checked in with "folks who know" and no record is planned...YET. Still early in the process...but it certainly is "record worthy." More will be revealed.

No doubt it will be brilliant...different from the original and brilliant.

Ben Sims · Post by **Ben Sims** » 3 Dec 2010 6:49 pm

This would be so interesting to hear - Frisell and Leisz have such a fundamentally different musical sensibility from West and Bryant (discounting the fact that they play the exact same instruments, and have the same interest in mixing up country, pop and jazz.) I suspect the title of the show gives a pretty good indication of how they are going to work that out: "Not So Fast."

Ron Whitfield · Post by **Ron Whitfield** » 3 Dec 2010 7:24 pm

It'll be interesting to see how these guys vary the set, just as the originals weren't just flash splash and crash but could get flat out surreal with Speedy's gorgeous slow work. If no tour, this show NEEDS to be recorded and released.

Chris Walke · Post by **Chris Walke** » 6 Dec 2010 8:09 am

The Disfarmer set that is mentioned in the article was commissioned and performed originally at Wexner, no tour or recording was planned....and they ended up doing both. So, let's hope.

Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 6 Dec 2010 8:56 am

The Defamer music is really interesting and might be a good lens for guessing how they might interpret Speedy & Jimmy's music.

Marc Jenkins · Post by **Marc Jenkins** » 6 Dec 2010 12:23 pm

Maybe this should be in Steel Players? Greg will likely play pedal steel as well as lap?

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 6 Dec 2010 1:56 pm

Good suggestion, Marc. Every steel player in the area should know about this.

Moved to Steel Players from Steel Without Pedals. Continue the discussion there, please.

Lynn Oliver · Post by **Lynn Oliver** » 6 Dec 2010 2:39 pm

That's where my family lives. Perhaps its time I paid them a visit.

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 7 Dec 2010 7:53 am

Bring a recorder with you!

James Nottage · Post by **James Nottage** » 9 Dec 2010 7:17 pm

Boy, I intend to be there. Just know that the tickets being offered now are for members only of the center. General sales won't start, they tell me, until about January 10th. So, unless you want to pay $50 to $100 for a membership, you have to wait and assume decent tickets will be available.

James

Jim Robbins · Post by **Jim Robbins** » 9 Dec 2010 7:44 pm

That sounds fantastic. Ben Sims, I liked your comment which mirrored my thinking -- they're fundamentally different but ... all those similarities.

Btw -- Res Abbasi, mentioned in the link, is a monster musician and well worth a listen.

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 27 Feb 2011 3:43 pm

James Nottage posted his review of the concert here.

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