DESCRIPTION:
Beanstalk (Reunion Show)
2009-04-05
Skipper's Smokehouse
Tampa, FL


Beanstalk is...
Billy Carr - Drums
Joel Lisi - Guitar
Andy Irvine - Funky Bass


I flew down to Tampa, and flew back less than 24 hours later, just to see (and record) this show. Beanstalk (http://www.myspace.com/beanstalkjams) is a phenomenal funk/jazz/jam 3-piece that toured up and down the east coast from 1997 to 2001. They recorded four albums (2 studio and 2 live) and had a strong following. They also did a 2 month booking at City Jazz at Universal in Orlando. My brother used to book their shows in Virginia and I have had the privilage of calling them good friends and spending some of the best times of my life around them. The band features Billy Carr on drums, Joel Lisi on guitar, and Andy Irvine on funky bass. Andy is the most established of the group, touring with several artists, most recently On The One. He was featured in an interview on solo technique in the March issue of Bass Player Magazine. Saxophonist Mike MacArthur made an appearance on the last 3 songs of the evening. He has played with the likes of Roger Waters... and it shows. The last track is a "SuperJam" featuring the opening acts as well... Maggie Council, My Little Trotsky, Joe Popp (of NYC), and Tracy LaBarbera.

Setlist -
Jesse James
Wild Turkey
Open Wide
Monsoon
Muchacha Esquisita
Pick Up the Pieces (with Mike MacArthur)
Spider Jam (with Mike MacArthur)
With A Little Help From My Friends (SuperJam)

Taper (both sources): Stephen D.
Source 1 - soundboard audio
Source 2 - MiniDV located left of soundboard

Enjoy!
S