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The All New Julie Slick thread

#141
Just stumbled across a show review that, I'm willing to bet, captures what a lot of people are going home from these shows saying:

"The real star of that set, to my surprise, was Julie Slick, the chick bass player - she was rock solid with the groove and fun to watch."

Sadly, though, he couldn't stop there, but went on to add:

"If you have seen the Jeff Beck Live at Ronnie Scott DVD, this is the same bass player - just a few years older." :rollno:

Fortunately, someone chimed in a couple of posts later to correct him....
 
#142
This from another review, emphasizing the same point (but, fortunately, without the ID error):

"As far as I am concerned, however, the real focal point of the trio’s performance was Julie Slick, a monster bassist with an uncanny sense of rhythm, perfectly integrating with Tobias Ralph’s powerful yet restrained drumming– and a refreshing example of a new generation of women artists who are in the business of making great music rather than flaunting their physical charms. Though a very attractive young woman, with her bare feet and mop of curly hair, Julie is a musician first and foremost, who amply deserves all the respect due to any musician as skilled and dedicated as she is."

You can read the entire review here: Live Review: Two of a Perfect Trio at the Jammin’ Java (Vienna, VA) – September 24, 2011 « Fire of Unknown Origin
 
#143
good to know, rick! we realize it's been loud... trying to do our best to resolve that. i do recommend ear plugs for future shows just in case. i've actually been wearing them for the first time due to patman behind me during the double trio set.

thanks for posting some reviews, lobby!
 
#146
I first saw the Adrian Belew Power Trio a few years ago and was blown away by the Slick Duo on bass and drums. I was fortunate enough to see the Trio again last night at the same venue, The Iron Horse (Northampton, MA).

They blew the place out. How they fit the Stickmen and The Power Trio on the same stage at the same time was beyond me - it is a tiny club. More like and open mike stage. They did and the effect was awesome. Sticks, computers, basses, Tony Levin with his finger extenders, Adrian with his magic, and two drummers battling it out.

Julie, you confirmed what I thought the first time I saw you. You are the best rock bassist out there. You were channeling something, and it was pure shred! Thanks for the great show! Luckily, I brought my musician earplugs this time, it was loud, but necessary. I don't fawn over bass players, but in this case, Ms. Slick deserves the accolades and I hope to see her play again!

p.s. After the set, I leaned over the stage and stole all your knob settings. Now I just need a Lakland, your hands and your youth!
 
#147
Basslice said:
p.s. After the set, I leaned over the stage and stole all your knob settings. Now I just need a Lakland, your hands and your youth!
Click to expand...

Too bad I changed them all with my toes at the close of "Thela." ;)

Kidding, of course - thanks for the kind words! I was impressed that we could all fit up there, too!
 
#149
I had the immense privilege to see the double trio shows in both Phoenixville and Buffalo. I can report that there is NO PAINT left on the walls of either the Colonial or the Tralf. Fused hair on three-quarters of the departing audients. Any of you out west who are Crimson lovers, take a drive. You will not be disappointed. That having been said, Adrian's trio once again blew the doors off both places. And, I ended up enjoying the Firebird both times, much to my surprise, as I love the ballet in its original guise. Stravinsky was a fire-breathing metalhead, and we never quite knew it (though Tony probably did--I think he played under his baton, if I remember right).

Julie is a fire-breathing monster with the Lakland in her hands. It was interesting and wonderful to see Tony made to sound elegant and sophisticated (which he is anyway) in contrast.

What I wanted to say, but did not have time to stay for (two hour drive and work the next day), is a huge thank-you to Julie, and all six of these incredible musicians for giving us this opportunity to hear them. It takes so much work and preparation, not to mention bravery, to play such difficult stuff for us. When I hear music at this level, I always feel like I received much more than I deserved for the ticket price. Thank you, Julie. Please pass this along to the others, if you have the chance.
 
#151
I caught the show in Chicago on Saturday night. If these folks are coming to a town near you, run, do not walk, to the show. One of the more amazing nights of music I've heard in a long time. Every musician on the stage is absolutely world class, and the song choices are varied and challenging. And it looks like they are having almost as much fun as the audience! Of course, we did discover that it helps to have electricity when playing the electric bass... ;)
 
#153
Caught the tour in Seattle last night... They were slammin', however, Julie's house mix was too distorted and muddy...and a little too far back in the mix... I was disappointed not to be able to really hear her sound better articulated... She has amazing energy and presence.... Tony was killing, and what was interesting, the sound for the Stickmen set seemed more balanced and clear... My wife also commented on this and felt the same way.... See these guys...
 
#160
Oh cool! Glad you got them. You'll have to hail our group if you see us - I think there will be 4 of us guys in the party.

Incidentally, I was in Ft. Wayne last night to see Bill Bruford, and he specifically asked me to send his best wishes to Adrian and Tony (slipped my mind to mention Pat was going to be there also - duh). So I have a mission!
 

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