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    The Rhythm Devils began as the duo of Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann and his percussionist partner Mickey Hart. Over the years, they transcended rock and roll drum stereotypes with polyrhythmic explorations of the world of percussion, using an extraordinary variety of instruments and approaches. The aftermath of this collaboration was the larger Rhythm Devils, which have made periodic reappearances over the years. The 2010 version includes Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart, Keller Williams (guitar, vocals), Davy Knowles (guitar, vocals), Sikiru Adepoju (talking drum), and Andy Hess (bass). Together, they will take music beyond the horizon to a universe where rhythm is in constant flux and sound has infinite potential.

    Catch them on tour:

    July 16 - Arcata Theatre - Arcata, CA

    July 17 - String Summit @ Horning's Hideout - North Plains, OR

    July 18 - Britt Pavilion - Jacksonville, OR

    July 22 - Ogden Theatre - Denver, CO

    July 24 - Spud Drive In -

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    Im so Happy that there was a good turnout and so many got to see The Rhythm Devils!! Nowww- were talkin !! yeaahhh, spread the word. Billy and Mickey are just having a blast with this line up and I for one am lovin hearing them jazzin up the Grateful Dead once again.And I'm lovin the new songs too. There is a definite Grateful Dead feel but they have their very own refreshing groove and ( Iknow Ive said it before ) I love the vocals.. and of course the drums.. got that perpetual motion non stop dance trance- going- again. Heres who they are : Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann Tim Bluhm -guitar Sikiru Adepoju - drums-talking drum Davey Knowles- Vocals guitar Andy Hess- Bass Loved seeing new fans getting blown away and ((((our old timer Deadhead family))) from the Rochester area, coming out to experience this wonderful band --*setlist : U.S. Blues Hey Bo Diddley Wrecking crew Brown Eyed women Ship of fools Easy wind Samson and Delilah Other one set II Djiin Djiin Come the dawn New Speedway boogie This one hour You remind me Fire on the mountain Scarlet Begonias Strange world *encore Friend of the devil OO play on- KEEP LISTENING
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    Hope you're having a GRATE night, Dancingsinginggirl! Warm them up for me... NY here I come... trippin at the falls =) Kirsten
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    Rhythm Devils show In Rochester Sept 9
    lol -the show is Thursday Sept 9th, ( not the 8th) Water st Music Hall -Rochester , NY will dance if I have to crawl ! see you there Liz Kemp OO play on- KEEP LISTENING
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    see you tonight ! gonna be a great show, everybody's psyched... espescially if you havent heard the new Line -up, Mickey and Billy just shine -and rock with these guys ! Expect to hear alot of Grateful Dead tunes as well ! gonna dance..if I have to crawl... @ Water Street Music Hall 7pm :) OO love love love ! X Liz Kemp OO play on- KEEP LISTENING
  • marye
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    I think not,
    I think he had other commitments starting in August. Sure did hear raves about his playing and chemistry with the band though.
  • JackstrawfromC…
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    Is Keller
    Still in the band? "The dire wolf collects his due while the boys sing round the fire"
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    Rhythm Devils Thursday tomorrow Water St. Music Hall Rochester
    I cant wait til tomorrow : The Rhythm Devils are going to be here, in Rochester at the Water St. Music Hall. I saw them at The Gathering Of the Vibes and they were rockin, Wonderful to see/ hear Mickey and Billy drumming together again, and I love the new line -up ! Espescially Davy Knowles- singing ! I really enjoy all the Grateful Dead songs ( Scarlet Fire blew me away ) that they do, I thought they were refreshing and at the same time had Deja Vu of The Grateful Dead 1979 :) O O while dancing. Also I want to request VooDoo Zombie... love dancing to this song... come to this show I think you will be really surprised ! they are fantastic... have a few friends that are going to the Buffalo/Niagara Falls show this Friday too, maybe ?? see you there Liz Kemp (Dancingsinginggirl) OO play on- KEEP LISTENING
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    So, so stoked for Friday at Bear's Den Niagara. I hear it's like 500 seats? Yeowwzaaa! Gonna chase it with Levon Helm's Midnight Ramble in Woodstock the next night, Sept 11, with Sam Bush... Good time for this Canadian head to be in a NY state of mind. It seems there are few rabid devils fans on this site, but like I posted in Tix Offered, got an extra for Friday if anyone's interested. I'll be trying to sell at cost the night of the show unless I hear from you sooner. Catch all you heads down on Rainbow Blvd!
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    You have to see them
    They really rocked it @ Gathering of the Vibes (with fire dancers) and just got back from Chicago House of Blues (where I got miracled!) smoking shows. We danced all night long both nights....thanks Rythym Devils!♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥
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    Amazing! Spencer
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The Rhythm Devils began as the duo of Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann and his percussionist partner Mickey Hart. Over the years, they transcended rock and roll drum stereotypes with polyrhythmic explorations of the world of percussion, using an extraordinary variety of instruments and approaches. The aftermath of this collaboration was the larger Rhythm Devils, which have made periodic reappearances over the years. The 2010 version includes Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart, Keller Williams (guitar, vocals), Davy Knowles (guitar, vocals), Sikiru Adepoju (talking drum), and Andy Hess (bass). Together, they will take music beyond the horizon to a universe where rhythm is in constant flux and sound has infinite potential.

Catch them on tour:

July 16 - Arcata Theatre - Arcata, CA

July 17 - String Summit @ Horning's Hideout - North Plains, OR

July 18 - Britt Pavilion - Jacksonville, OR

July 22 - Ogden Theatre - Denver, CO

July 24 - Spud Drive In -

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Glad to see our rhythmists taking it on the road again. Maybe some more dates to come???Billy and Mickey were my favourite part of the Dead spring tour. Keep on truckin on the edge of new sound!
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Should be a rockin fun summer evening, I love the Britt.
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far out...K-Dub is def a rhythm devil!
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RD at the vibes -- coolio -- rock'n the seashore (follow your bliss).
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Is there any chance of seeing two of the greatest drummers EVER in the midwest? Pardon the pun,but the summer is dead without some DEAD here to get us through it.
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That's a pretty skimpy tour schedule! "Here's my half a dollar if you dare .. double twist when you hit the air. Look at Julie down below .. the levee doing the dopaso"
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Mickey and Billy, please come do some dates for the Midwest contingent, please. What you do is invaluable for so many of us who strive to keep the Rhythm as part of our lives. For those who heed the call of the Drum, come visit and bring the Magic... Peace, Steve
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Sweet they are coming to Denver and a free show in Steamboat!! My summer is starting to shape up nicely ... just need Furthur to hit RR and then I AM set. "Here's my half a dollar if you dare .. double twist when you hit the air. Look at Julie down below .. the levee doing the dopaso"
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sooo Vibes get Rhythm Devils AND Furthur.......soooooo awesome... micky, billy, bobby, and phill...should all prob just share the stage again!
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Wohoooooo can't wait to see you Mickey. So excited, first of all....you and Billy have been two of the most influential percussionists in my musical adventure. Second, I wouldn't miss this for the world, saw Billy @ Furthurmore, Wanee and I'm really looking forward to this for sure._____________________________________________ Will you come with me? Once in awhile you can get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right!
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Why aren't your tickets offered through GDTSTOO? They handle Bob and Phil shows, Furthur shows and in the past The Dead. They are part of the family right? Thank you, and Stay In Touch!
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So glad you're coming to State College. You will love the State Theater. It is small and intimate with great acoustics. Have loved shows by Jorma and others there. Can't wait to see you!
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Just saw the Rythym Devils here in salt lake, and it was incredible!!! Sound was right on the gratitude of having you guys come through here is unwordable!! Thanks for rockin me out, I needed it!!
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These excited reviews of the tour so far are really getting me stoked for Niagara Falls in September, and JAMcruise in January!!! Glad that Billy and Mickey are turning it up a notch and keeping it sharp. Love you guys!
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Leaving in 1/2 an hour to head down to Mission Beach for the show tonight... can't wait to hear the Devils!
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I was blown away. I just wish I would have planned better and took off from Steamboat to Idaho and then Salt Lake at the very least. They are worth travelling for is what I'm getting at!! I'm very grateful for being able to see them twice and am hoping for more shows in the future. The Vibes will be out of hand!! Have fun everyone! "Lazy lightning you say you never strike the same place. I want a double dose in any case" ... "You got to hear my supplication. Got to hear me now. A little bolt of inspiration"
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Damn, awesome show last night. Basically tore it up. Great to see everybody out there enjoying themselves. The band seems to gelling bigtime. Sweet mix of classics , gutsy soulful blues, in the pocket grooves and oh my - that bass player and the gentlemen behind the kits were just ferocious! I love going home whistling Ripple. Nice. Thanks guys. Definitely catch this incarnation if they swoop in anywheres near u.
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They really rocked it @ Gathering of the Vibes (with fire dancers) and just got back from Chicago House of Blues (where I got miracled!) smoking shows. We danced all night long both nights....thanks Rythym Devils!♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥ Twirly Banner
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So, so stoked for Friday at Bear's Den Niagara. I hear it's like 500 seats? Yeowwzaaa! Gonna chase it with Levon Helm's Midnight Ramble in Woodstock the next night, Sept 11, with Sam Bush... Good time for this Canadian head to be in a NY state of mind. It seems there are few rabid devils fans on this site, but like I posted in Tix Offered, got an extra for Friday if anyone's interested. I'll be trying to sell at cost the night of the show unless I hear from you sooner. Catch all you heads down on Rainbow Blvd!
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I cant wait til tomorrow : The Rhythm Devils are going to be here, in Rochester at the Water St. Music Hall. I saw them at The Gathering Of the Vibes and they were rockin, Wonderful to see/ hear Mickey and Billy drumming together again, and I love the new line -up ! Espescially Davy Knowles- singing ! I really enjoy all the Grateful Dead songs ( Scarlet Fire blew me away ) that they do, I thought they were refreshing and at the same time had Deja Vu of The Grateful Dead 1979 :) O O while dancing. Also I want to request VooDoo Zombie... love dancing to this song... come to this show I think you will be really surprised ! they are fantastic... have a few friends that are going to the Buffalo/Niagara Falls show this Friday too, maybe ?? see you there Liz Kemp (Dancingsinginggirl) OO play on- KEEP LISTENING
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Still in the band? "The dire wolf collects his due while the boys sing round the fire"
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I think he had other commitments starting in August. Sure did hear raves about his playing and chemistry with the band though.
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see you tonight ! gonna be a great show, everybody's psyched... espescially if you havent heard the new Line -up, Mickey and Billy just shine -and rock with these guys ! Expect to hear alot of Grateful Dead tunes as well ! gonna dance..if I have to crawl... @ Water Street Music Hall 7pm :) OO love love love ! X Liz Kemp OO play on- KEEP LISTENING
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lol -the show is Thursday Sept 9th, ( not the 8th) Water st Music Hall -Rochester , NY will dance if I have to crawl ! see you there Liz Kemp OO play on- KEEP LISTENING
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Hope you're having a GRATE night, Dancingsinginggirl! Warm them up for me... NY here I come... trippin at the falls =) Kirsten
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Im so Happy that there was a good turnout and so many got to see The Rhythm Devils!! Nowww- were talkin !! yeaahhh, spread the word. Billy and Mickey are just having a blast with this line up and I for one am lovin hearing them jazzin up the Grateful Dead once again.And I'm lovin the new songs too. There is a definite Grateful Dead feel but they have their very own refreshing groove and ( Iknow Ive said it before ) I love the vocals.. and of course the drums.. got that perpetual motion non stop dance trance- going- again. Heres who they are : Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann Tim Bluhm -guitar Sikiru Adepoju - drums-talking drum Davey Knowles- Vocals guitar Andy Hess- Bass Loved seeing new fans getting blown away and ((((our old timer Deadhead family))) from the Rochester area, coming out to experience this wonderful band --*setlist : U.S. Blues Hey Bo Diddley Wrecking crew Brown Eyed women Ship of fools Easy wind Samson and Delilah Other one set II Djiin Djiin Come the dawn New Speedway boogie This one hour You remind me Fire on the mountain Scarlet Begonias Strange world *encore Friend of the devil OO play on- KEEP LISTENING
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Last show on the current tour. We all sang Happy Birthday to Mickey. He's looking good at 67! The drumz and percussion is really well laid out but there was definitely a lack without Keller Williams, unfortunately. Highlights for me for me were So Many Roads, Hey Bo Diddley, Fire>Scarlet and Goin' Down the Road plus a couple of other tunes I don't know the names of. Mickey brought out a couple of locals midway through the set to help out. That brought a fatter kind of sound. We danced half the night in front of the Wharf Rats table (Another Dopeless Hope Fiend! & Save Your Face & Let Go, Let Jerry bumper stickers).
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The additional musicians brought out Saturday night were Mike Gordon on bass and Craig Meyers on Djembe. The audio is up on archive now for streaming and download: http://www.archive.org/details/rd2010-09-11.nak.shivaho.flac16 There's another download source too, if you go here: http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=538605 "When it comes to humility, I'm the greatest!" - Bullwinkle Moose
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Many great things about this show:The venue at Bear's Den, Seneca Niagara Casino was teeny-tiny! 400 people, many not in their seats but standing/dancing in the back. Great sight lines everywhere, you could move around and check out the view from wherever, and so we danced for awhile sidestage, about 10ft away from our beloved drummers. Breathing the same air is pretty sweet! Really good sound. Not blasting us away, just perfect listening volume and the warm stage sound you get from being so close in a small room. The guitarists were excellent... Davy Knowles and Tim Bluhm pulled off fantastic versions of many unexpected and favourite songs, like Brown Eyed Women, US Blues, Jack-A-Roe... and ripped some great solos as well as solid rhythm playing. I guess the latter is a prerequisite for being in the band! Mickey and Billy are such a treat to hear play together, and to see them up close is priceless. Watching how they interact is unlike any solo drummer or drummer combo. Mickey doesn't even have a kick drum! They trade off high-hat parts instead of playing all over each other. It was seamless and amazing. I did wonder about a few things, however... We were definitely expecting something more along the lines of Mickey's past Planet Drum projects or the Rhythm Devils of old. Experimental drum pieces featuring master drummers, samples and maybe a lyric thrown in to please the crowd. The show was mostly songs... GD songs and new ones, but songs. It was as if the boys were happy to take a backseat to the guitar players and promote these fresh faces while playing what the crowd wanted to hear. But we wanted to hear Drumz... lots and lots of DRUMZZZ... Even if they were choosing songs over rhythms, I was curious as to why all the country and folk songs? Those demand straight-ahead playing from the drummers and I would have thought that in their own band these guys would be tackling some more interesting stuff. Maybe they actually like playing that stuff, who knew? Sikiru Adepoju is a master talking drum player. It was certainly strange to hear him playing along with country and folk songs and sad that he never got featured and was buried in the mix. Only drum solo/feature we heard all night was when the 3 drummers went off on Not Fade Away. My request for next time... more drum solos/ experimental rhythm sections to feature these exceptional players. Thanks for the show and glad all is well. We love you, Billy & Mickey!!!!!!!! Kirsten
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My wife & I & an old friend saw the Rhythm Devils at the July 27 - Orpheum Theater - Flagstaff, AZ show & it was very special & quite refreshing, in that, this NEW band had quite a lot to say from a musical perspective that we have not heard in some time. We have seen Rat Dog over the years which was fun as well as Phil & Friends-especially with multi-instrumentalist Larry Campbell, who is on a level of his own but this new Rhythm Devils band will be a force to reckon with. They were very good & a real nice break for our buddy who was still grieving the loss of his woman in life but we could tell they were just just on the edge of discovering the power & musical mojo this line up has.Don't miss their shows as you will be well rewarded when you see this group!!
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What a shame... let me know when revived.... iGrateful
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Back when the server was updated this page was another of the ones where the posts don't match the topic. So its impossible to tell who has this unless someone can locate the posts in another thread. Or we can start a new list here if anyone else is interested in a reseed besides iGrateful. If not, I'll send him his own copy. I owe him the PERRO package anyways
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If you get a chance to reseed this one, Jake, I'd love to get on the list! 1. igrateful 2. Island Girl
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Thanks Jake for reviving so many of these missing vines. This is one I am really looking forward to. 1. iGrateful 2. Island Girl 3. JohnRParker5 4. 5.
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You can send it my way when you are done with it John. 1. iGrateful 2. Island Girl 3. JohnRParker5 4 stepineden27
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Good to see this vine coming alive again. Though this tour is the step-sister of the prettier Spring and Fall tours, and there are indeed some less than stellar shows here (see 7/22 and some of the sets in other shows), there is at least 1 GREAT show (7/18) and some VG ones too (the Portland and Berkeley runs).
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1. iGrateful2. Island Girl 3. JohnRParker5 4. stepineden 5. zepthompson 6.
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1. iGrateful 2. Island Girl 3. JohnRParker5 4. stepineden 5. zepthompson 6. TheNuthatch 7.
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I did some digging around my collection and realized some of these sources have been improved upon. My reseed will also include some shows that aren't active here anymore. If everyone is ok with my altering of the sources I will burn this and get this out early next week. gd72-07-16.sbd-aud.cotsman.11258.sbeok.shnf_shn gd72-07-18.sbd.miller.32878.sbeok.flac16 gd72-07-25.sbd.cotsman.7046.sbeok.shnf_shn gd72-07-26.GEMS.sdb.87034.flac16 gd72-08-20.sbd-patched.miller.83733.flac gd72-08-21.sbd.hamilton.150.sbeok.shnf gd72-08-22.sbd.miller.27780.sbeok.shnf gd72-08-24.sbd.miller.18093.sbeok.shnf gd72-08-25.sbd.miller.92840.sbeok.flac16 gd72-08-27.sbd.fix.braverman.16582.sbeok.flac16
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1. iGrateful2. Island Girl 3. JohnRParker5 4. stepineden 5. zepthompson 6. TheNuthatch 7. 10mileride 8. 9.
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and will be headed out in mondays mail. sorry again for the delay
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Thanks dstache and Jake R for letting me know where to increase my collection. Please someone let me know how to get the ball rolling and I'm in. Can't wait to get started!
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1. iGrateful2. Island Girl 3. JohnRParker5 4. stepineden 5. zepthompson 6. TheNuthatch 7. 10mileride 8. rich0272 9 Rich, just copy and paste the latest list and add your name to the bottom. Pm the person above you your info so he/she can pass it on to you once they have received it
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should be with igrateful. I sent this out awhile ago...