Day 28: Neil Young / Death Cab For Cutie / Everest October 2008, Cox Arena – Neil played a number of extended cuts this show – Love and Only Love, Cortez the Killer, Cowgirl in the Sand, and closed with a blistering cover of the Beatles A Day in the Life. At the end I think there were only 2 strings left unbroken on Old Black. Play a cover song.
Elisapie – Inuktitut
Ten Inuktitut language covers of classic pop and rock songs that Elisapie described as connected to significant personal memories. Opening track "Isumagijunnaitaungituq" (Metallica's "The Unforgiven") sets a pretty epic tone.
Day 31: Fare Thee Well, June 2015, Levi’s Stadium – This set of shows in Santa Clara and Chicago was last time the “Core Four” of the Grateful dead played together. As we bid goodbye to March and this challenge, play something that references a goodbye or farewell.
Isaac Hayes "Black Moses" (1971 Enterprise; 2024 club edition) I never can say goodbye. I must also mention that this copy is a courtesy of @avecigrec .
Day 29: Fiona Apple September 2017, Ohana Festival – Was a surprise to see Fiona on the lineup at all, and she really hasn’t done many shows since then. Play something by an artist who focuses more on music than touring.
I don't know how I managed, but I actually made it to the end of the challenge during this crazy month. Thanks for running @imtheocean !!!! Loved the photos and stories!
Here's what my month ended up looking like with your challenges:
Day 30: Liam Gallagher / Mary Wallopers, July 2024, Thomond Park Ireland – Liams show happened to coincide with an already planned trip to Ireland, the tour was focused on the 30th anniversary of Definitely Maybe. Play an album you’d love to hear played in full.
Day 31: Fare Thee Well, June 2015, Levi’s Stadium – This set of shows in Santa Clara and Chicago was last time the “Core Four” of the Grateful dead played together. As we bid goodbye to March and this challenge, play something that references a goodbye or farewell.
Well, I almost managed to complete the challenge in regulation, but I was just too sleepy for Emmylou last night after putting the kiddo to bed. Thanks for a super fun month @imtheocean -- it was great to see all the cool memories it was bringing up for folks!
