July 17, 2003
Lion’s Den
Manhattan, New York
Taper: Rhys Hermann
Notes: Bass heavy, smooths out by 2nd song, vocals low; strong 2nd set
Set 1
If I…
Fire in the Garage
Fish Eyed Fool
I’ve Got the Blues
Let the Four Winds Blow
Say B’uh (I Jus’ Playin’)
Soul Second Line (Brian Smith from Deep Banana Blackout – trombone)
In the Weeds
Shakin’/Who is He?
Big Wind
Set 2
Junker Man
Rat a Tang Tang
Yakaniku
Mutha Funk Ya’ll
Live Wire
Who’s Knockin’ at Your Door
David and Them (Adam Deitch from John Scofield; Brian Smith)
Mardi Gator
John Gros – organ, piano, vocals
Jason Mingledorff – saxophones
June Yamagishi – guitar
Marc Pero – bass
Russell Batiste Jr. - drums