Kingfish - Full Concert - 10/04/75 - Winterland (OFFICIAL)
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- Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
- Kingfish - Full Concert
Recorded Live: 10/4/1975 - Winterland (San Francisco, CA)
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Setlist:
0:00:00 - Rattlesnake
0:03:55 - Stage Ambience / Tuning
0:05:17 - Bye And Bye
0:09:18 - Stage Ambience / Tuning
0:10:29 - Overnight Bag
0:14:16 - Stage Ambience / Tuning
0:15:45 - C.C. Rider
0:21:22 - Stage Ambience / Tuning
0:24:23 - Wild Northland
0:27:03 - Stage Ambience / Tuning
0:28:20 - New Minglewood Blues
0:32:21 - Stage Ambience / Tuning
0:34:33 - Juke
0:37:38 - Stage Ambience / Tuning
0:39:08 - Asia Minor
0:43:21 - Stage Ambience / Tuning
0:44:54 - The Promised Land
0:48:27 - Stage Ambience / Tuning
0:49:50 - One More Saturday Night
Personnel:
Matt Kelly - harmonica, guitar, vocals
Robbie Hoddinott - lead guitar
Bob Weir - rhythm guitar, vocals
Dave Torbert - bass, vocals
Chris Herold - drums
Summary:
The original Kingfish line-up was fronted by multi-instrumentalist Matthew Kelly and ex-New Riders bass player Dave Torbert, the primary songwriters in the group. Fleshed out with the impressive instrumental skills of Robbie Hoddinott, Chris Herold, and Mick Ward, the band became a popular club act in the Bay Area. Following the death of Mick Ward in a car accident, the group soldiered on as a quartet. When the Grateful Dead officially retired from the road in late 1974, all the musicians were free to pursue outside projects, so Bob Weir, a long-time friend of Matthew Kelly, began sitting in, officially joining the group by the end of the year. Weir's arrival had two major impacts on the band, which can be seen as both a blessing and a curse. The Dead's organization ran their own label, Round Records, so the musicians could essentially produce and release albums free of record industry interference. The upside was that Kingfish got a contract with the Dead's label, recording an impressive debut album, which considerably raised their profile. However, to the existing band member's eventual dismay, the vast contingency of Deadheads now perceived the group as Bob Weir's backing band. Regardless, the group became a very popular touring band and delivered many a great performance.
Headlining a hometown bill that also featured The Sons of Champlin and the Keith & Donna Godchaux Band, Kingfish deliver a high-energy performance to close the night. Needless to say, this was a fine night for Deadheads, who got to experience four members of the Grateful Dead performing on the same bill, but outside the familiar musical context. Performing selections from their debut album as well as several choice covers and yet-to-be recorded originals, this set captures Kingfish during the peak performing months of Weir's tenure with the group.
They kick the show off with Dave Torbert fronting the band for the rocking shuffle of "Rattlesnake," a song the group hadn't recorded. Bob Weir takes lead vocals on "Bye And Bye," a rearranged gospel number that gets a reggae treatment from the band. Next up is "Overnight Bag," another unrecorded number at the time. This straightforward rocker finds the group hitting their stride before they relax into a nice bluesy "C.C. Rider," which Weir would eventually resurrect into the Dead's repertoire several years later.
Following a slight delay to tune back up and determine what to play next, the group treats the audience to "Wild Northland," a delightful country flavored Torbert track from the first Kingfish album. Its live debut, this song is not known to have been performed since and this may indeed be the only live performance. Bob Weir fronts the band again for a rollicking take on "New Minglewood Blues," a classic jug band cover from the Dead's first album. A staple of Weir's repertoire throughout his career, Kingfish's take on this song is arguably more compelling than the Dead's own version, thanks in large part to the harmonica embellishments from Matthew Kelly which propel it along. Kelly gets an opportunity to really cut loose on the following number, "Juke," a high-energy harmonica fueled instrumental in the tradition of James Cotton.
One of the best songs from their debut album is next, with Torbert's "Asia Minor," featuring scorching solo breaks from Hoddinott and a propulsive rhythmic backing from Torbert, Weirm and Herold. The first set ends with an energetic romp through Chuck Berry's "Promised Land," another Weir-led staple borrowed from his Dead repertoire. Hoddinott, who is delightfully high in the mix, cooks up a storm on guitar.
Unfortunately the recordings of the second Kingfish set from this night is currently MIA. However, the encore is also here; a more relaxed, but nonetheless celebratory take on Bob Weir's most popular rocker, "One More Saturday Night," which brought this monumental night of Bay Area music to a close. 
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Kingfish brought out two albums I can think of in the seventies. Robbie Hoddinotts guitar reign supreme RIP.
Damn Robbie - that was awesome!!!!
Saw Kingfish in 1975 Pinecrest Country Club .Shelton Ct…we snuck in…
Back in the day when we were going to see Kingfish live regularly we always said that if anybody could replace Garcia it would be Robbie Hoddinott. Nobody could actually replace Garcia of course but it shows you how much we dug his playing. I saw a Kingfish show at the Roxy in Hollywood one time that I still cite as one of the best concerts I've ever seen, and I've seen hundreds of shows including over 200 Dead shows. They were absolutely on fire and every single patron was standing on their chairs and screaming their hearts out. The whole house was completely ecstatic! P.S. I can't say with 100% certainty but I'm pretty sure I did see Kingfish perform Wild Northland elsewhere but it does all roll into one as the years have passed.
I was at that Roxy show and I can confirm that it still remains as one of the best shows I've seen
I can remember asking Rob to rehearse. Why ? Rob only rehearsed with us because he loved playing. I was amazed, I soon realized Rob didn't need to rehearse he already knew all the tunes.
At such a young age, Robbie was always having a good time. One of the nicest musician I ever met. He was unbelievable,!
Yeah…first show 72 250 shows…Robbie was the man….
I miss Rob, knew him well. We would sneak him in our Bar Gigs. He was only 18 yrs. He was able to play everything, without rehearsing. Great personality. Knew his bass player too. Think his name was Mike Jones, he toured Europe with John Lee Hooker. Met Dave Torbert, he was somewhat quiet. Can't remember Kingfish drummers name, real nice guy, friendly. Another one of Robs best friend. Rob had a lot of good friends. We had a lot of good rehearsal jams. Everybody liked Rob. RIP Rob.
Damn it, shivers up my spine .. Robbie was killing it. Loved how he wrings that tele's neck and were they super tight or what.. Would have loved to have seen them back then...
I was at this show!!! What a nice surprise to find it here.
Me, too. I was actually backstage, got to talk to Weir. Matt Kelly was really a nice guy. Amazing this has turned up!
Awesome!! I really enjoy these guys, Thanks for posting this!
I saw KF in 76 Scottish Rite Cathedral Philly & 79 KF , Bijou Cafe? Philly, where it was just me & Torbert sitting at a table B4 show talking briefly.
RIP Robbie
And Dave Torbert, their bass player/vocalist...another waste..
Merci du partage ! Un joyau musical que ce concert , je suis ultra fan de ce groupe et de leur groove ! Encore ...
I miss Rob Hodinot. Great guitar player. One of the best ever.
Robbie got started at a young age He was soo young we would sneak him the clubs,
RIP Rob
One more Saturday night...🎼☮🎶🎵✌✌✌✌
Great write up. Juke makes me think of Little Walter. This show was a great RUclips find tonight for me.
Saw THESE guys at Schaefer Music Fest in summer '75, just prior to the Dead's Fall College Tour. Awesome show! Place was 110% packed!! Incredible energy...Sadly many Heads had tix for the next night in Central Park, Weir AWOL to join the Tour! Arena 1/2 full...
R.I.P. Robbie
Yes, he was awesome...and R.I.P. Dave Torbert.. rock on guys, wherever you are now..
First concert I ever saw (age 14) was 27 August 1976. We went to see Lynyrd Skynyrd (Cape Cod Coliseum). Kingfish was the opening act and we were blown away by Robbie Hoddinot tearing a Telecaster to pieces. Still one of the best guitarists I have ever seen, and his playing on Live 'n' Kickin' is the one of the only remaining evidence of his talent, and that record never made it CD, let alone a digital release. If you can find it, get it ripped on Audacity. Totally worth the effort.
I saw the late show at My Fathers Place in NY (Long Island). Maybe one of the most memorable shows I ever saw.
The Story - Bob had to "take a meeting" with the local police as they had run well past the curfew. 10 minutes later they all came back out, the police left smiling and on went the show! Thanks for the post.
Was this 1975 ? I was there….
I remember Robbie from Awalt High school. I remember going to party's in Los Altos and Robiie was jamming with a bass player and drummer. I was a beginning guitarist and was blown away by Robbies playing. he was a unique talent. I didnt know he had passed......RIP
Robbie was a big loss to the music world. I was fortunate to jam with him and have him sit in with our gigs. I think it was the mid 70's, CA. 73-74.
Robbie often had his friends, Mike Jones on Bass and Chris on drums. They were always with him, I think high school buddies. All fun days !
RIP ROBBIE.master of the telecaster.
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When did he die?
Saw them at the Keystone in Berkley they had little "kingfish album cover" cards at the door..
awesome
Holy $hit! I didn’t know Bobby had a kick ass band. Lol
I like how when Dave called out Robbie and Matthew, the camera cut to Bob Weir both times.
I didn’t like it!
you would think a Winterland cameraman would have a fucking clue
@@chrisbolei569exactly. And it leads to the odd experience of hearing those lines spill out while Bobby is chopping out the chords.
Cowboy Fancy for sure
Matthew blows one mean harp
🦀
I like Dave's Travis Bean bass. RIP
Matthew Kelley was an awesome musician.
Always thought Weir sounded best on that solid-body Ibanez.
THIS IS A GREATFUL DEAD CONCERT. THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN BILLED WITH THEM. SCPBIEAKALINKWRAYBAND laurel, Md.
No, silly. This is Kingfish.
Dave T. Was awesome….
The timestamps are off
Ads interrupting songs?
Dave Torbert was so fucking awesome (NRPS are one of my favorites)... Robbie Hoddinott is a seriously underrated guitarist... Matthew Kelly is under appreciated too. Weir is having fun and doing his thing well. Chris is a pretty damn nice drummer. This band doesn't get the true recognition they deserve, in my opinion. Many, but of course not all, of my Deadhead friends (the only friends of mine that would even give Kingfish a chance) appear to not even like them. While Bobby's side projects pale in comparison with Jerry's off the wall funkified supergroups like Legion of Mary, Reconstruction, etc., these guys still deserve credit where it's due. Oh well... I will be sending links to this show and others to friends as well as posting them on Facebook.
Underrated? Under appreciated?Whoever said that was solely out of it, too young and ignorant of musical history. Every music fan, fellow musician and critic always regarded Kingfish as an undeniably very talented group.
I liked this band a lot, saw them several times circa 1975. Shame about Robbie H. A great talent wasted.
Have listened to rock groups for 4 decades, and have never heard of them before. Must be that Grateful Dead guy there, ... Weir. Not very adventurous music though...
Jeff R. Probably didn't have your ears on
Correct, and you had to be there. I saw several Kingfish and they crackled with energy.
shut up
Something is lacking in your musical education.