Tune in to FOX's pregame coverage of the Carolina Panthers vs. the Miami Dolphins tonight at 8PM Eastern to see Ed and Dean talk about Collective Soul's veterans outreach with Golden Corral. 1 2009-11-19T16:22:49-05:00 TV appearance blog 5 0 14008 true 2009-11-19T21:43:12-05:00 498472 ed-and-dean-roland-on-fox-nfl-tonight false 25 2009-11-19T16:24:08-05:00 2009-11-19T16:19:53-05:00 false false false 46 2009-11-20T20:24:25-05:00 24402 139 While in Canada, Collective Soul met up with Bubbles from the hit TV show Trailer Park Boys! 2 2009-11-18T14:07:03-05:00 Tour photos gallery 5 0 13979 true 2009-11-19T14:42:11-05:00 498415 the-band-meets-bubbles false 4 image/jpeg Nov_2009_089.jpg 55546 2009-11-18T14:07:03-05:00 2009-11-18T14:06:17-05:00 false false false 45 2009-11-20T20:24:32-05:00 24402 179 I just wanted to share some pics from the Barrie show on Nov 6. It was the radio station's birthday party. The band played about 15 songs... my first time hearing Fuzzy and it was awesome! Ed was joking around...he said they would give Joel away as a prize and I could hear all the screaming from ladies and the look on Joel's face was priceless ... LOL! I think Ed also said something about Dean being single and the ladies can also win a prize of spending a few hours with him or something hahaha. The band was also teasing the audience by playing a little bit of Motley Crue and Judas Priest....it sounded really cool! :) Here's the link to my pics: http://s66.photobucket.com/albums/h267/njotiban5/Collective%20Soul/Barrie%20November%206%202009/ Some highlights: [IMG]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h267/njotiban5/Collective%20Soul/Barrie%20November%206%202009/IMG_2190.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h267/njotiban5/Collective%20Soul/Barrie%20November%206%202009/IMG_2195.jpg[/IMG] I really like Dean's facial expression here... LOL! [IMG]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h267/njotiban5/Collective%20Soul/Barrie%20November%206%202009/IMG_2258.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h267/njotiban5/Collective%20Soul/Barrie%20November%206%202009/IMG_2255.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h267/njotiban5/Collective%20Soul/Barrie%20November%206%202009/IMG_2252.jpg[/IMG] 6 2009-11-10T20:33:15-05:00 forum 5 0 13813 true 2009-11-18T20:21:20-05:00 498337 pics-from-barrie-nov-6-2009 false 538 2009-11-16T10:48:41-05:00 2009-11-10T20:33:15-05:00 false false false 55 2009-11-20T20:32:54-05:00 9010 439 150 music fans from all over the United States came to Napa for what was promoted as Live in the Vineyard. http://www.liveinthevineyard.com/ The fans won radio contests or called in favors to get to the event, but all the effort was rewarded with amazing wines, great food and a rare glimpse at the true art of live music. Acoustic and very close up. The idea was to promote wine, food and music, but me thinks it was just a great excuse for the promoters to put on their kind of party. And party we did. Saturday night after sampling (ok, so a bit more than sampling) some of the Valley's best wines we were introduced to Green River Ordinance, a young band so full of talent and harmonies that even Joel and Dean watched in awe. After a string of up and comers impressed, the chairs were moved out and the overserved crowd absolutely had a blast dancing with Uncle Kracker. Uncle Kracker does a great cover of Dobie Gray's Drift Away, the song that so defines my mid life crisis and escape to live music... Day after day, I'm more confused Yet I look for the light through the pourin' rain You know that's a game that I hate to loose And I'm feelin' the strain Ain't it a shame Oh, give me the beat boys and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock n roll And drift away Oh, give me the beat boys and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock n roll And drift away OK, so I know this is a Collective Soul site, but this song was great and Joel and Dean were right up near the front enjoying every minute. <embed width="600" height="361" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullscreen="true" allowNetworking="all" wmode="transparent" src="http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid58.photobucket.com/albums/g249/RockEsq/collectivesoul/VID00013-20091107-2212.flv"> After Uncle Kracker got the crowd all worked up, he joined everybody, including most of Collective Soul's band and crew in the bar. The next day all were swearing they "would never taste it again." But we did. Sunday night the venue was a bit bigger, probably around 200 or so people in a beautiful room that looked like it normally held wedding receptions. Although it looked amateur, the sound system was perfect as was the line up. The evening started with Parachute (She is love, love love) and then we met A Fine Frenzy. A beautiful red headed poet with the voice of an angel and gifted guitarists on each side. The crowd was so respectful of their talent. It was as if we were afraid to move, worried it might scare her away. And then the reason for so many adorable young kids in the room, Kris Allen. He has been wowing arenas all summer, just finished his album and he was so appreciative of the opportunity to play in the intimate setting. And when he left the stage, I fully expected the staff to pull the chairs out for Collective Soul. But you could tell this crowd had not just contest winners, but also radio station and record label personnel. The chairs stayed. It was an acoustic show after all. But this was Collective Soul. It was as if we had seen how the cute new bands had done it, but it was time for the real thing. They started with The World I Know, did an absolutely rockin' acoustic version of Hollywood, and gave the crowd back to back favorites, and before the show was done, the cardigan sweaters were left draped on the backs of the chairs and everyone was up dancing. Acoustic Fuzzy was fantastic. Most of the crowd hadn't heard the song before, but they caught on quick with the whistling and the idea of getting fuzzy. Ed ordered full house lights and so endearingly engaged the crowd, jumping off the stage and bouncing with the kids in the front. Better Now was a huge sing along with even the little kids getting a chance on stage. After the show, the entire Collective Soul gang including band, crew, record label and management joined fans in the bar, signing autographs, taking pictures and talking music. For those of us who stayed up way past our bed time, Ed even sat by the fire place and gave us such a sweet performance of She Said. He held court in that winged back chair inviting other artists and fans to pick up a guitar and play a favorite and/or create something. Musical magic. It was a wonderful weekend. The promotors said all they wanted in exchange was for us to go home and pass on the passion for wine, great food and live music. So I have written this review as a way to pass on that passion. Hey, I am also hoping they will invite me back again, and again! <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g249/RockEsq/collectivesoul/csacoustic.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> Acoustic Fuzzy..... <embed width="600" height="361" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullscreen="true" allowNetworking="all" wmode="transparent" src="http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid58.photobucket.com/albums/g249/RockEsq/collectivesoul/VID00014-20091108-2227.flv"> A fun ending! <embed width="600" height="361" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullscreen="true" allowNetworking="all" wmode="transparent" src="http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid58.photobucket.com/albums/g249/RockEsq/collectivesoul/VID00016-20091108-2309.flv"> A short clip of fireside She Said. I started videoing it, but it felt intrusive, so I put the blackberry down and my husband and I just listened.(of course as it ended, I realized everyone behind me was filming, but I will have to leave it to them to post theirs) <embed width="600" height="361" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullscreen="true" allowNetworking="all" wmode="transparent" src="http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid58.photobucket.com/albums/g249/RockEsq/collectivesoul/VIDfireclip.flv"> <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g249/RockEsq/collectivesoul/csfire.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> 6 2009-11-10T01:19:27-05:00 Collective Soul proved forum 5 0 13804 true 2009-11-12T15:13:36-05:00 497821 great-wine-intimate-venue-and-collective-soul false 537 2009-11-16T10:48:41-05:00 2009-11-10T01:19:27-05:00 false false false 55 2009-11-20T15:59:23-05:00 29395 692 Tomorrow, Collective Soul heads north of the border once again for a few more shows! Stops are Barrie, Ontario (Nov. 6) and Halifax (Nov. 12 & 13). Check out the Shows page for more info. We're also announcing new December dates in New Orleans and Indianapolis. Get your tickets! 2 2009-11-05T11:55:59-05:00 Tour update blog 5 0 13724 true 2009-11-10T19:57:30-05:00 497659 more-show-dates false 24 2009-11-16T10:48:41-05:00 2009-11-05T11:52:00-05:00 false false false 46 2009-11-20T15:59:32-05:00 24402 407