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Topic: The Return of the New Riders of the Purple Sage |
JB Arnold
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Longmont,Co,USA (deceased)
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Posted 30 Aug 2005 4:55 pm |
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Here's the skinny
The New Riders of the Purple Sage Ride Again.
The long-awaited return of The New Riders of the Purple Sage has
fans in a psychedelic head spin. Original members David Nelson
(guitar and vocals) and Buddy Cage (pedal Steel) along with Michael
Falzarano (guitar, mandolin and vocals), Johnny Markowski (drums and
vocals) and Ronnie Penque (bass and vocals) will treat the Northeast
to a tour with shows throughout the Tri-State area, New York City
and The Harvest Festival in upstate New York. Once called the
greatest cosmic, psychedelic-country folk rock & roll band in the
universe, the new lineup of NRPS will revive its legendary
reputation in early October.
Veterans David Nelson and Buddy Cage have put together a smoking
band to perform its timeless music to fans both old and new. "David
and I will be playing our NRPS catalog," says Buddy Cage who
replaced Jerry Garcia on pedal steel in the band's earliest lineup
in 1971. Original bass player Dave Torbert and drummer Spencer
Dryden have passed away and are now a part of the ethereal band.
They will undoubtedly be smiling down as their music lives on. Co-
founder John Dawson cannot lend his considerable talents due to
ongoing health problems although he will be there in spirit.
Formed in 1969, The New Riders were signed to Columbia Records in
1971 by Clive Davis and its eponymous first album, New Riders of the
Purple Sage, was released in September of that year to widespread
acclaim. For the next 11 years the band continued to tour and
release over 12 albums, selling over 4 million records. The two
bands that helped define country rock as we know it are The Eagles
and The New Riders of the Purple Sage. If the Eagles were the
Beatles of country rock, then The New Riders of the Purple Sage were
The Rolling Stones – rockin', rowdy and genuine. The New Riders Of
The Purple Sage Ride Again
Oct. 5 - Rain Desert - Danielson, CT
6 - Mexicali Blues - Teaneck, NJ
7 - Joyous Lake - Woodstock, NY
8 - Harvest Fest - Bainbridge, NY
9 - possible bookings later - NYC gig cancelled
I saw this here on Memorial Day. Absolutely smokin' sets. Don't miss it!
JB
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Fulawka D-10 9&5
Fessenden D-10 8&8
"All in all, looking back, I'd have to say the best advice anyone ever gave me was 'Hands Up, Don't Move!"
www.johnbarnold.com/pedalsteel
www.buddycage.net
http://www.nrpsmusic.com/index.html
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Jeff Hyman
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West Virginia, USA
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Bob Carlucci
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Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 30 Aug 2005 8:20 pm
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" I been smokin dope,snortin' coke,tryin' to write a song.. forgettin' everything I know till the next line comes along"..
ahh those were the days... NRPS in all thier counter culture/redneck hippie glory...the perfect marriage of country western and stoned cosmic SF hippie girls in peasant dresses twirling in circles music.
I'm not too far from Bainbridge.. maybe 1 1/2 hours... I think I'm playing oct 8 tho.... if not, I'm there... bob |
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JB Arnold
From:
Longmont,Co,USA (deceased)
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Posted 31 Aug 2005 4:59 am
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Well, Barry is touring with Lesh right now, but I don't think the Nelson Band is over-just on hiatus to see how this goes. It's a work in progress, and had Sless been available, he might be part of it.
JB
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Fulawka D-10 9&5
Fessenden D-10 8&8
"All in all, looking back, I'd have to say the best advice anyone ever gave me was 'Hands Up, Don't Move!"
www.johnbarnold.com/pedalsteel
www.buddycage.net
http://www.nrpsmusic.com/index.html
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David Rupert
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Mesa, Arizona (via Mahopac, NY & Missouri).
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Posted 6 Sep 2005 12:19 am
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Posted 7 Sep 2005 4:04 pm
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I have been fortunate enuf to have played mandolin on a few local gigs recently with Buddy and man he still kicks butt. What a distinctive player with wonderful tone and feel!!!!! I hope to make a show or two.
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Dave O'Brien, Okeechobee
'72, '75 & '78 Emmons D-10's
www.banjobubba.com
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Michael Weaver
From:
Buffalo Grove, IL
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Posted 8 Sep 2005 3:08 am
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| I am anxious to get my tickets to see them in Ardmore, Pa. on Oct.9th. A special thanks to Buddy Cage for responding to my e-mail to let me know about that particular date. |
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James Quackenbush
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Pomona, New York, USA
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Posted 8 Sep 2005 8:25 am
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I'll be able to make one of these shows...
Sounds GREAT !!...... Can't wait !!.....Jim |
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David Rupert
From:
Mesa, Arizona (via Mahopac, NY & Missouri).
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Posted 8 Sep 2005 11:20 pm
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David "DJ" Rupert
(Pedal Steel Guitarist & Horse Whisperer)
1995 Mullen D-10
Peavey N/V 400 Amp.
Goodrich Volume Pedal
Boss Effects Pedal Board
"Music. Without it, life itself...would be impossible."
Peace.
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David Rupert
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Mesa, Arizona (via Mahopac, NY & Missouri).
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Posted 9 Sep 2005 12:13 am
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David Doggett
From:
Bawl'mer, MD (formerly of MS, Nawluns, Gnashville, Knocksville, Lost Angeles, Bahsten. and Philly)
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Posted 9 Sep 2005 2:25 pm
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| David R., you can remove all but the last of those "message was edited" lines by deleting all that garbage at the bottom when you edit. |
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John Heinrich
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Whites Creek, TN, USA
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Posted 10 Sep 2005 4:34 am
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Hey J.B., Wish I could attend one of those dates as Buddy Cage is a friend, a great player and one of my early influences. Any NRPS show would be worth seeing!
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John
www.johnheinrich.com
10 2001 Excel,
Double 10 1974 MSA
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David Rupert
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Mesa, Arizona (via Mahopac, NY & Missouri).
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Posted 11 Sep 2005 10:51 pm
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Larry Lorows
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Zephyrhills,Florida, USA
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Posted 13 Sep 2005 1:04 pm
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Anybody know what time the show in Bainbridge starts? thanks in advance. Larry
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U12 Williams keyless 400
Evans SE 150, Nashville 112, Line 6 pod xt
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David Rupert
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Posted 14 Sep 2005 10:30 pm
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David Rupert
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Posted 17 Sep 2005 11:30 pm
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Michael Weaver
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Buffalo Grove, IL
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Posted 18 Sep 2005 3:15 am
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Find out where ther are appearing and call the establishment.
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David Rupert
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Mesa, Arizona (via Mahopac, NY & Missouri).
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Posted 21 Sep 2005 11:08 pm
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John Davis
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Cambridge, U.K.
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Posted 22 Sep 2005 1:18 am
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Great news!!!! When are they comin back to the UK??? I wore out my copy of "PowerGlide"
one of the best records of all time....desperate to get a new copy......HELP!!!  |
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Chris Forbes
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Beltsville, MD, USA
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Posted 22 Sep 2005 2:45 am
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| Powerglide was released on CD a while ago. I should imagine you'd be able to find it at amazon.com? |
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David Rupert
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Mesa, Arizona (via Mahopac, NY & Missouri).
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Posted 26 Sep 2005 12:51 am
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David Rupert
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Mesa, Arizona (via Mahopac, NY & Missouri).
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Posted 29 Sep 2005 12:15 am
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Should be wonderful......but, I sure won't be there!!
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David "DJ" Rupert
(Pedal Steel Guitarist & Horse Whisperer)
1995 Mullen D-10
Peavey N/V 400 Amp.
Goodrich Volume Pedal
Boss Effects Pedal Board
"Music. Without it, life itself...would be impossible."
Peace.
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Mark Eaton
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Sonoma County in The Great State Of Northern California
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Posted 29 Sep 2005 12:24 am
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This should be good, I wonder what John "Marmaduke" Dawson is up to? He was really the heart and soul of the original band. The last time I saw a band billed as the NRPS, Dawson was in and Nelson wasn't. This was about 12 years ago.
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JB Arnold
From:
Longmont,Co,USA (deceased)
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Posted 29 Sep 2005 4:50 am
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Mark
Duke's health has been in decline for some time, and won't permit him to tour right now. He's not in veru good shape at the moment, hopefully that will improve down the road but it's not looking good.
JB
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Fulawka D-10 9&5
Fessenden D-10 8&8
"All in all, looking back, I'd have to say the best advice anyone ever gave me was 'Hands Up, Don't Move!"
www.johnbarnold.com/pedalsteel
www.buddycage.net
http://www.nrpsmusic.com/index.html
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