*^*^* Alpine 2012 *^*^*

[uro55]

Originally Posted by saxlover

what a two night stand!

Hells ya!

Sorry I didn't get to hang with you more man, but glad I did some in Friday

[uro55]

Originally Posted by avsfan

ugh. head pounding

My everything is aching and pounding

[42graystreet]

Originally Posted by Rodey

Not too long, probably 20-30 minutes. I probably would have stuck around longer had I known some of you other clowns were around. After Matty went off with his friends, Josh and I were just kind of left standing there.



Were you the guy in the Nebraska hat? I remember you.

Guilty as charged. Go Big Red all you Big 10 fools! We're here to take over!

Originally Posted by neoaddict

I'm bored. Anyone in northeastern Iowa??

Did you take a wrong turn in St. Paul?

Originally Posted by AndySlash

how come there never seems to be any alpine stories on the front page of the site? i'm not sure i recall ever seeing an alpine preview/recap. seems odd there isn't anything mentioned given the reaction these shows are generating.

Careful Ryan, if you peek behind to the curtain too much, bad things will happen.

[neoaddict]

Originally Posted by Mario82288

Yeah. He was smokin up and even snuck in a giant SLR camera with a huge lense. Lol. Guess they didn't search him much. I'm glad that if I didn't get it atleast he did.

Yeah I know!! Saw him spark up a couple times lol
In retrospect we could've snuck in any number of illegal things in Josh's backpack. If I'd have known that I'd have brought my big camera.

[AndySlash]

Originally Posted by 42graystreet

Careful Ryan, if you peek behind to the curtain too much, bad things will happen.

good to know.

[AndySlash]

or not know, i guess. heel, toto.

[PhishSticks40]

What tape is the best?

I am downloading Crumbo's right now but I see that mrpeters has uploaded one as well.. has anyone heard them both that can comment on which is better?

Thanks to both of the tapers!

[timothk]

Originally Posted by eyeiser

2nd best non concert highlight was New Glarus Moon Man!

So hot I didn't even drink the whole case. I can have one after work!

Moon Man is great! I kinda wish it hadn't been as hot N1 'cause I was jonesing for a beer but didn't want to get dehydrated after working 7-3:15PM before I traveled to Alpine. Long day

[sammyd06]

I'm not normally one to post, but felt compelled to after a weekend like we just experienced. I didn't think I could love this band any more, but after this weekend - being near the front of the pit both nights, meeting so many other fans, sharing our stories - I am at an all-time high. In my 22 shows, I have never seen the band on the level that they were at this past weekend at Alpine - they absolutely LOVE what they're doing. The camaraderie, not only between band member and band member, but between band members and fans, and even between fans and other fans, was something special. I found myself hugging other people after the show that I had only met 4 hours earlier. I might be biased, but this is the only band that I know of that has that kind of power. We were part of a truly epic moment this weekend - I have yet to process it all. But here's what I do know about the weekend: We witnessed a great band playing great music amongst great people at a great place. For the time being, I'm just basking in the glow of what was a legendary weekend. Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin!

[Paton]

Just got home to Toronto from two mind-blowingly good shows at Alpine Valley and have uploaded my pictures.

Thought I would share

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lizpato...7630505695016/

[scobz144]

Originally Posted by sammyd06

I'm not normally one to post, but felt compelled to after a weekend like we just experienced. I didn't think I could love this band any more, but after this weekend - being near the front of the pit both nights, meeting so many other fans, sharing our stories - I am at an all-time high. In my 22 shows, I have never seen the band on the level that they were at this past weekend at Alpine - they absolutely LOVE what they're doing. The camaraderie, not only between band member and band member, but between band members and fans, and even between fans and other fans, was something special. I found myself hugging other people after the show that I had only met 4 hours earlier. I might be biased, but this is the only band that I know of that has that kind of power. We were part of a truly epic moment this weekend - I have yet to process it all. But here's what I do know about the weekend: We witnessed a great band playing great music amongst great people at a great place. For the time being, I'm just basking in the glow of what was a legendary weekend. Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin!

My thoughts exactly! Saturday was my 22nd show as well and my mind is absolutely blown after this weekend!! There is just really something special going on between this band and the fans when they come to Alpine and this weekend was definitely my favorite, with 2008 a close second. DMB + Alpine = One Sweet World. Great Set. Great Weekend. Incredible time!

[nieds05]

Originally Posted by PhishSticks40

What tape is the best?

I am downloading Crumbo's right now but I see that mrpeters has uploaded one as well.. has anyone heard them both that can comment on which is better?

Thanks to both of the tapers!

So far I have only downloaded the Rockinman sources (Which sound great). Wondering the same if there are better sources

[BigEyed_Fish54]

Rockinman's sound amazing, haven't even bothered with the other ones

[neoaddict]

It's hard to choose tapes. They're all very good. I think I saw 5 or 6 rigs up on n1. N2 only 4 I think.

[Dancewme36]

Originally Posted by 42graystreet

It was probably me. You're welcome. I remember going behind the bus with Linds just to take jello syringe shots, and some people walked by so I shooved a syringe in their hand. It was nice to meet you

I think we have dubbed ourselves jobs TC! It's like being a nurse but handing out jello that makes people happy?? Idk that sounded better in my head.

The best part is our intentions were to down whatever was left just the two of us. Hahahaha Thank GOD we met friends to share with or we would probably be found naked in portapotties

[42graystreet]

Originally Posted by sammyd06

I'm not normally one to post, but felt compelled to after a weekend like we just experienced. I didn't think I could love this band any more, but after this weekend - being near the front of the pit both nights, meeting so many other fans, sharing our stories - I am at an all-time high. In my 22 shows, I have never seen the band on the level that they were at this past weekend at Alpine - they absolutely LOVE what they're doing. The camaraderie, not only between band member and band member, but between band members and fans, and even between fans and other fans, was something special. I found myself hugging other people after the show that I had only met 4 hours earlier. I might be biased, but this is the only band that I know of that has that kind of power. We were part of a truly epic moment this weekend - I have yet to process it all. But here's what I do know about the weekend: We witnessed a great band playing great music amongst great people at a great place. For the time being, I'm just basking in the glow of what was a legendary weekend. Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin!

Great first post. Welcome to the boards, fellow Minneapolitan. I feel exactly the same way.

Originally Posted by Dancewme36

I think we have dubbed ourselves jobs TC! It's like being a nurse but handing out jello that makes people happy?? Idk that sounded better in my head.

The best part is our intentions were to down whatever was left just the two of us. Hahahaha Thank GOD we met friends to share with or we would probably be found naked in portapotties

Secretly, I was pissed we had to do the nice thing and share them

[Mulligan1]

Originally Posted by laststop90

I am working on getting a youtube list of both nights if anyone is interested. Quality is spotty at this point but I will keep updating as they show up on youtube. Turned out to be a good project to make the Alpine Monday hangover at work not seem so bad. I did not take these videos and there are some tracks missing entirely at this point.

N1 - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...3&feature=plcp
N2 - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...D&feature=plcp

This is really cool, thanks for doing this!

[DmBFan713]

I'm a big fan of Crumbo's tapes

[rhyslop]

Originally Posted by BustedFluff

Those who say to look to the lyrics of Thank You are right. Perfect.

Best part was when they were ending the song, everyone started holding their instruments in the air and applause came, but Carter wouldn't stop so they all came back in explosively. Good times.

There was a large group next to me, front of the lawn on the right (blue Rachael's Hope shirts, very cool people and good fans) who said they would be pissed if Thank You was played. Only one of them actually refused to have a good time, the rest were loving it.

You're talking about my group. We had a great time, we were just a little sad that they would end on a cover. The person who "refused to have a good time" just hated the group next to her because they would try to scat with Dave the entire show. I loved Dave dancing at the end of the song. That was awesome. Overall, I had an awesome weekend with my friends who were wearing those Rachael's Hope shirts in support of our friend! WE <3 YOU RACHAEL!

[wampa3]

Finally back to work and am sitting down listening to the Alpine tapes.

Just got to Blue Water.... chills.

So upsetting though that Boyd didn't just keep going cause it looked like he wanted to. Very happy I was there to see that.

[Shagadelic]

Still looking for a poster please...

[wampa3]

Also, is it bad that I just realized that the word "Taper" is outdated? Wonder if kids would even know what we're talking about in that regard.

[laststop90]

Originally Posted by Mulligan1

This is really cool, thanks for doing this!

Not a problem! I just ran through them this morning again and have made additions and whatnot. I'm almost to a full set for both nights.

[Copperpot5]

I have some Alpine stuff up that's not listed on those playlists. Hopefully some more soon....

[wampa3]

Same here as well. Have a shot from the PIT of Whiter Shade of Pale and a dead center shot of Space Between. Still need to upload on youtube.

[laststop90]

Originally Posted by Copperpot5

I have some Alpine stuff up that's not listed on those playlists. Hopefully some more soon....

Got your stuff on there, thanks for the tip! Here is what is still needed if anyone may be able to help:

N1
Jane
Seek Up
Message in a Bottle partial
Crush
Pig
OOMH
PM
LIOG
SDL

N2
You and Me
Dreaming Tree
So Much
Typical
Two Step
Thank You

[somad]

Hey Guys, I'm in the process of uploading 16 videos from N1 on my youtube channel www.youtube.com/user/somad7

Feel free to use as needed!

[beachball]

so i've listened up to 41 and i must say this show is just incredible. Some of the best musical moments on classic (and new) songs i've heard in a while, and daves vocals are more or less spot-on and you can tell the energy is through the roof. This show has me sold on Gaucho. This one is really coming around in a great way!!

that minarets is so good! can't wait to hear it at gorge!

[saxlover]

Originally Posted by sammyd06

I'm not normally one to post, but felt compelled to after a weekend like we just experienced. I didn't think I could love this band any more, but after this weekend - being near the front of the pit both nights, meeting so many other fans, sharing our stories - I am at an all-time high. In my 22 shows, I have never seen the band on the level that they were at this past weekend at Alpine - they absolutely LOVE what they're doing. The camaraderie, not only between band member and band member, but between band members and fans, and even between fans and other fans, was something special. I found myself hugging other people after the show that I had only met 4 hours earlier. I might be biased, but this is the only band that I know of that has that kind of power. We were part of a truly epic moment this weekend - I have yet to process it all. But here's what I do know about the weekend: We witnessed a great band playing great music amongst great people at a great place. For the time being, I'm just basking in the glow of what was a legendary weekend. Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin!

!!!!

[dreamingtree041]

Originally Posted by Copperpot5

I have some Alpine stuff up that's not listed on those playlists. Hopefully some more soon....

I just want to say how much I appreciate your work - I pretty much only watch your videos on youtube since they're always the best Thanks so much for your contribution to the community!