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by Diane Zevos
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30 years ago on Wednesday, August 9, 1995, the world of Deadheads everywhere was turned upside-down with the passing of Jerry Garcia. Needing to share and look for comfort, we all gathered at the musical happening that took place every week on Thursday at O'Donnell's in Bedford, NH. John recently discovered the tape in his ever-constant completing of the thousands of live gigs. Listening to the crowd tape brings me right back there! The excitement, singing along and powerful music brings tears to my eyes and gives me goosebumps. Sometimes a crowd recording has so much crowd noise, it isn't always desirable, but at this gig it is wonderful! Check out these recordings for a trip back 30 years.
Jack-A-Roe
Tennessee Jed
Franklin's Tower
Mississippi Half-Step
As one might imagine there were many musicians that wanted to participate that night and here is a rundown:
Don Davis on alto sax during the first set/most of the songs
Ben Rudnick on guitar during Eyes, Let It Rock, Mississippi Half-Step and encores
Dillon Peters on guitar during Iko-Iko and Fire/Scarlet ending
Ian Horseman on guitar during Going Down the Road, China Cat and I Know You Rider
Rajiv (Raj) Sodlapur soundman
This is a live audience recording and the quality is what it is, but the overall sound and significance is huge! The songs were long with much jamming and solos galore! Dillon, on Fire, uses a great pedal and gets resounding cheers for his solo. John is still looking for the tape with the rest of the show, but some songs were taped over that night from the sometimes chaotic and dimly lit club surroundings. There will be a few more songs to come soon.
Deal
Uncle John's Band
Let It Rock
Fire on the Mountain
Setlist
1st set acoustic
Peggy-O
Jack-A-Roe
Deal
Tennessee Jed
Uncle John's Band
Franklin's Tower
2nd set electric
Eyes of the World
Let It Rock
Mississippi Half-Step
Iko-Iko
Fire on the Mountain
Going Down the Road Feeling Bad
China Cat>
I Know You Rider
encore:
He's Gone>
Ripple>
We Bid You Goodnight
A huge thank you to John O'Donnell for all his support over the years!
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Setlist from The Barnyard 7/6/2025
1st set
Sisters & Brothers
Singing the Blues
Cortez the Killer
Walk Out in the Rain
Man Smart/Women Smarter
Guilty
The Loner
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
Big Yellow Taxi
2nd set
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodle-oo>
Hot Cha
I Feel Lucky
Unchain My Heart
Loser
The Fury-Lichen original
Low Down
3rd set
Further On Up the Road
Back on the Chain Gang
This Could Be the Last Time
White Room
Scarlet/Fire
*** LICHEN in may***
3 gigs in 9 days - seems like old times
Stark Brewing. Co. 5/10/2025
1st set
Don't Let Go
Willin'
Running On Faith
Emperor of Wyoming>
The Old Laughing Lady
The Same Ole "G" Blues - Lichen original
Mr. Spaceman
Back in the High Life
Honky Cat
2nd set
Viola Lee Blues
For What It's Worth
Feelin' All Right
Southern Pacific
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Smooth
Sunshine of Your Love
3rd set
Shakedown Street
Do It Again
Black Peter
Listen to the Music
Rock and Roll Stew
The Music Never Stopped
U.S. Blues
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Auburn Pitts 5/17/2025
Celebration of Life for Rob Young
1st set
Uncle John's Band
It Doesn't Matter Anymore
I'll Be Your Baby Tonight
Big Boss Man
Mama Don't Allow...
Maggie's Farm
The Santa Fe>
Right On Time - Lichen and Steve Cook originals
Don't Ease Me In
2nd set
Tulsa Time
Sugar Mama
Big Railroad Blues
Tennessee Jed
The Blues Is My Business
The Shape I'm In
The Weight
Beat It On Down The Line
The Barnyard 5/18/2025
1st set
Don't Think Twice It's All Right
Atlantic City
Catfish John
Love Me Like a Man
It Stoned Me
One More Cup of Coffee
Plain Riding
Brokedown Palace
End of the Line
2nd set
Things Have Changed
Ohio
Statesboro Blues
Cleaning Windows
Mission in the Rain
Mr. Charlie
Sunny Afternoon
3rd set
West L.A. Fadeaway
Playing in the Band
It Makes No Difference
Morning Dew
China Cat>
I Know You Rider - Alan Browning on guitar
Forever Young - 1 year anniversary for Sonny and
all our friends who have passed
Thanks to Alan for jamming with us and to all who stayed through the wind and the rain to be rewarded with sun and hopefully good music!
Lichen 2024
at the Auburn Pitts
1 - acoustic set
The Road Is My Middle Name
The Same Ole "G" Blues - Lichen original
Deep Elem Blues
Sugar Mountain
Up All Night - Lichen original
Pocahontas
Things Have Changed
Anticipation
Ripple
2 - electric sets
Ramble On Rose
Runaway
Lonesome City Blues - Lichen original
Rock and Roll Stew
Cortez the Killer
Like a Hurricane
Goin' Down the Road
3
Back on the Chain Gang
China Doll
China Grove
Rainy Day Women
Are You Ready for the Country
Lovelight
Saturday Night's All Right for Fighting
"Good Morning New Hampshire" WMUR TV 9
Lichen video submission
Please check out the complete video of the filming of the "Good Morning NH" segment, which includes the humorous situating of the group and my announcing about why we are gathered together. Pretty funny!
Auburn Pitts
February 9, 2024
video by Alan Browning
November 3, 2023
Stark Brewery
acoustic set
Tulsa Time
It Doesn't Matter Anymore
Breadbox
The Emperor Of Wyoming
Things Have Changed
Catfish John
I'll Be Your Baby Tonight
Big Yellow Taxi
Fisherman Blues
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electric sets
Nightclub Blues - Lichen original
Tumblin' Dice
Dixie Lullaby
Mission In The Rain
There Are Times - Lichen original
Let It Rock
Tennesee Jed
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50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
Mason's Children
The Shape I'm In
Chain Gang
Jack Straw
Freeway Jam
Whipping Post
December 2, 2023
Auburn Pitts
acoustic set
Sunny Afternoon
Come On Into My Kitchen
Can't Find My Way Home
Riding In My Car
Sisters And Brothers
Melissa
Burn Down The Mission
The Thrill Is Gone
Back In The Highlife
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electric sets
The Blues Is My Business
Big Boss Man
Prisons On The Road
The Fury - Lichen original
Blues Stay Away From Me
Stepping Out
Me and Bobby McGee
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Mr. Charlie
Soulshine
Tore Up Over You
Singing The Blues
Listen To The Music
I Feel Lucky
Around And Around
(special request song -
Franklin's Tower)
January 12, 2024
Stark Brewery
acoustic set
Dark Hollow
1980 - Lichen original
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
Hello Old Friend
Tree Top Flyer
Guilty
Seize The Day - Lichen original
Willin'
Honky Cat
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electric sets
Serve Somebody
Bring It On Home To Me
Smooth
Lay Down Sally
That Song Drives Me Crazy
(Lichen original)>
Daddy Don't Live In That
New York City No More
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo
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Loser
Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad
High-Heeled Sneakers
The Core
Tumblin' Dice
Scarlet Begonias>
Fire On The Mountain
It's Only Rock n' Roll
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SEND YOUR PHOTOS AND STORIES ABOUT LICHEN!
I save A LOT!....and I have a lot of Lichen memorabelia to share. John has recorded/ saved a lot of tapes/cd's/etc. of almost every performance, this picture shows a microscopic portion of it. We are organizing and rediscovering all the shows and memories. We will be transferring old recording medias to new ones, cementing shows and happenings to our memories, and then eventually sharing them with you. In a few years we will have a finished product, a video that will consist of stories/pictures and eventually interviews with all our Lichen friends. Help us out with this project and reach out to anyone you know or knew at the time and encourage them to reach out to me. This is just in the beginning stages and still a lot of figuring out to do. Thanks everyone!
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