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David Nelson Then and Now

 

David Nelson, only current Rider not to have been featured yet on the blog.  One of my favorite songs, from one of my favorite albums, (High Rollers, Who are those Guys) without David's distinctive vocals would have been just another crappy Terry Melcher song.  His vocals along with his smoking lead guitar were a major part of the early days, and even more so now with Marmaduke not able to participate in the reunion. 

Check out www.nelsonband.com to see what David is up to.

 

Top-Early 70's     Bottom-2002



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Wow!!! Somebody is out there!  Welcome to Neon Gods, who kindly sent these pics of the rest of the reformed band members.

Which brings up the point...If you have comments, just leave them under comments.  If you have pics, stories or rememberences,  more like something to start a new thread, e mail them and (within reason) I will post them as a new thread.  Neon, I am somewhat limited as to space, couldn't post all the pics you sent, but they are appreciated.

 

Top pic: Ronnie Penque, bass-Michael Falzarone, guitar,mandolin

Bottom pic:  Johnny Markowski, drums              



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Buddy Cage-The only steel player recognizable by sound

 

 

Before Buddy joined, NRPS was a great band.  He

made them the greatest band, ever.

 

Very early pic of  the best

 


 

Later pic from Rob Bleetstein's 40th birthday party at

The Sweetwater 10/7/01


For info on whats going on with Buddy, check on the net

at BuddyCage.net

 

 

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NRPS Reunion Shows/Thoughts/Tape Traders

Well, it looks like it's really gonna happen.  The New Riders of the Purple Sage in a series of reunion shows on the east coast.    Sadly, two originals (plus "later original" Skip Battin) have passed to Rock and Roll heaven.  Marmaduke will not be able to participate due to continuing health issues.  But to see Cage and Nelson together again will be a real treat.  I will be unable to attend (I'm on the west coast) but watch this space, I should have a review from my chief reporter from the first nights show at The Rain Forest in CT soon after the show.  I know it will be great, Falzarano is a great addition.  I just can't help but think, I wonder if anyone contacted Stephan A Love,  bassist, singer (IMHO the best pure voice in all the various line ups of the band) and songwriter extrordinaire, or Patrick Shanahan, drummer following Spencer, to try to get them involved.  That would give fans 4/5th of an actual line up.  Not the originals, but close.  Dare to dream...

 

Here is the schedule

 

Oct  
     5 – www.raindesert.com Danielson, CT
     6 – www.mexicalibluescafe.com Teaneck, NJ
     7 - www.joyouslake.com Woodstock, NY
     8 – www.harvestfest.com Bainbridge, NY
     9 - www.brownies23east.com – Ardmore, PA

 

Come out and see the guys, if you can.  You'll be glad you did.

 

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Watch this space...I am now listed with Google and Blog Catolog.  As new readers come on board, I plan to set up the Tape Trader Section.  I have mostly "Battin era" NRPS shows, including a show which I was fortunate enough to have attended 3/8/74 from JJ's club in San Diego.  Sound is fair, but the best set I've heard from the Battin era.  Also I have a good selection of Skip solo shows and Battin era Burrito Bros.  To start, I think we'll keep it to trades, later maybe some B&P. 

 

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New readers, make sure you leave some evidence you were here, so I'll know you're there.

 

 

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RIP Dave

 

Dave Torbert     1948-1982

 

9:01 PM - Sep. 3, 2005 - comments {2} - post comment
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RIP Skip

 

Skip Battin           1934-2003

 

 

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RIP Spencer

 

Spencer Dryden     1938-2005

 

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Under construction

Howdy, and welcome to my blog.  I am new to this whole thing, and as such I'm not sure where this thing will go.  I would like to post some pics (mine and others sent to me by readers).  I would also like to maybe have a tape traders area (again, mine and others from the readers), and maybe a "Where are they now" and back story area. Maybe an area to do reviews of the albums.

 

All this will be daunting to say the least, so I will be looking to readers such as yourselves for assistance, co-operation and general good spirits.  The more I know you're there, the more I'll do.

 

So check back often, I will post a pic as soon as my tech guy teaches me how. So post a comment, let me know you're there.

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