Well, he kind of has a tag line already; but it's such good advice that you'd hate to see it put it into a sitcom format ("make good choices"). Yogi's bio video kind of resonated of that as well.
Hi Leland, I grew up less than 10 miles from there. Bummer I missed the show, won’t be back in the area til Wed 12th. Hope your enjoying the area. Great restaurants in Cupertino, Saratoga & Los Gatos.
A traveling musician’s constantly changing point of location is like Ishmail gaining his sea legs on the Pequod in Moby Dick. Brad: “Make good choices today”, his words like his music a direct connection to anyone minding the store. I am still amazed at how the sound is constructed for each venue with each its own signature to adjust. Thank you for taking us along. ☮
So, let me see if I can see into the future: After this tour, you're changing the name of your channel to "The Bassman and Saxy", and Brad is going to be your new co-host?
Many memories of concerts at this venue. Saw Lyle there in the early 90’s with REK opening for him. He was married to Julia at the time and she brought a huge bouquet of roses out to him between songs.
Brad is a very dedicated musician, always looking for perfection. I said this once before, but "his sound" reminds me a lot of the Great Stan Getz. There is this "blowing, air sound" between the notes, that I can't explain, but maybe you know what I mean. I love it. Thanks Lee for this daily adventures, you are so generous. Have a good gig tonight. Greetings from Mexico City.
I have been living in the S.F. and Oakland Bay Area since late '64 and both locations have a strong Italian presence beginning from the 1850 to 1900 immigration era. I think the climate of parts of Italy and the Bay Area may be similar.
@@randyschiffer3265 If you are referring to the homeless, yes, but it as bad in Oakland and many other areas too. There was a report that most of the homeless are age 50 and over and have never been homeless before. If you study income distribution for the last 60 years and see the rise of housing cost compared to the drop in income, it is literally extraordinary. Almost 50% of income in the USA is under $50,000 per year and both housing and medical costs have skyrocketed.
Anouther amazing place to play…beautiful views! Love those open air gigs…and those buildings must go back to early Spanish conquistadors….. we’ll mabye not that far back…. But certainly must have a really cool history…..wondering if there are old photographs of the winery and the early settlers….ohhhh cool place to put on my list of places to visit…..that whole area…has such a special vibe. Many blessings to y’all and Napa coming up as well!!! Really appreciate these tours Leland… Can’t thank you enough..my favourite part of the day … Coffee with a shot of Sklar… in the morning!!! Be well{xoxo}❤❤❤❤😊😊😊
The last time I was there was the late 80s with friends when I lived in SFBA (San Jose); I saw the Oscar Peterson trio; WOW! Another time Stephan Grappelli! Wow!
Hey Lee ...you should do an interview with Brad...but he's not allowed to talk.....he has to play his answers.... ...just an idea.... Best wishes to all...
Master, the first time I came to your channel I was looking for how to play "Invisible Touch" on bass. Now here I am, being inspired by you when you show the places where you are gonna play. The detail of the tree growing between the seats was very moving for me. It made me feel that you thought that this detail would make us feel that we were there with you. Thank you very much. I will never forget this.
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I wonder if touring bands unfamiliar with these venues use these wonderful backstage tours as a preview for their gig? You're providing useful information Lee.
Great video, Leland! That Bruce guy sure has an attitude. Sort of passive aggressively showing you his phone, that you had 1 minute. Very rude when he said "you can go across the street" Well, I guess there's got to be a sourpuss in every group.
In the fall of 1878, Paul Masson, an ambitious young Frenchman, arrived in San Francisco. Born in Burgundy to a family of well-established winemakers, Masson grew up surrounded by some of the finest wineries and vineyards in the world. Good fortune, or perhaps destiny, led him to the winery of Charles Lefranc, located a days journey south in the Santa Clara Valley. Lefranc, a French expatriate, was a highly respected vintner but it would be his collaboration with Masson that helped to put California wine on the world map.
Using a transplanting technique known as grafting, Masson and Lefranc experimented with the "Mission" vines planted by the Franciscan Padres years before and the vines from Lefranc's vineyard, grown from clippings retrieved from France. The outcome of their endeavor was a selection of fine wines that turned the two men into local celebrities. Soon they were spending their evenings socializing with some of the most famous and wealthy people in San Francisco. These elegant parties provided Masson with a new business idea. He predicted that a city as sophisticated as San Francisco would be a receptive market for a fine; locally grown champagne…he would be proven right!
In 1958, a concert bowl was constructed and the now famous Concert Summer Series began. World-class music and breathtaking scenery have consistently proven to be a crowd pleasing combination. Today, the Spanish portal provides a dramatic backdrop to the stage where performers such as Diana Ross, Ringo, Lyle Lovett, Willie Nelson and Ray Charles have performed. The famous Summer Concert Series continues to entertain local crowds and the property remains a popular choice for weddings, corporate meetings and company retreats.
Paul Masson Winery was a favorite place to party as kids. Grew up down at the bottom of Hiway 9. Deserted, no cars; houses sold for $30K. Saw Herb Ellis, Charlie Byrd, Barney Kessel--The Great Guitars ~81. Wasn't set up like that(!) Rat-raced through up to Skyline; no cops, no traffic. Many adventures on that mountain. We were so blessed; amazing times never to be revisited....
Just follow the blue note..nice weather..wine country..Brad is always a treat.Your closing in on my parts sort of..have a wonderful time to toight.Greatly appreciate this post !!!!I ITS a race against time !!!!!
Leland, I really enjoy your videos. I don't go a day without listening to music; which always includes Beatles music. I sat on the living room floor of our third floor flat as a high school freshman and watched their first American television performance. I'll be turning 74 on the 14th and although I'd rather not be this old, I don't think I would give up that Beatles/Sullivan experience for anything. Leland, if you're ever planning on being in the SF Bay Area, contact me and the meal is on me. Stay safe and healthy. Steve K. P.S. The story about sitting next to the twin brother of the guy whose funeral you were at, almost made me shit [ my ] pants.
My guess is this Mr Sklar , that the folks who live and work in Saratoga ,California ,have to be some of the happiest and contented in the US ! There's continual sunshine , less pollution, amazing nature and scenery ,superb places to visit ... Oh ,and all of those fine ,wines ! That's the common thread to your amazing videos so far for me Mr Sklar, they make my imagination work overtime . Once again,thankyou for the experience .
The Ihearasax was a mythical creature from the times of the ancients. Sort of like a siren of the seas but land based. Beautiful dulcet tones emitting from it's complex horn.
@@erickorte2552 yes. By tradition those past down through the centuries as obtained from the earliest traders who replicated the horns from ancient drawings. Scale was a problem so not exact. The Sortaihearasax is known locally as khüükhed saks. The herding song was recorded by a western music producer who incorrectly translated the name and thus begat the earworm song: Baby Shark. As legend goes.
Everything seems to go at a leisurely pace when you are out playing. You probably don't have a lot of stuff to put up. As a Swede, I am completely amazed by how beautiful these places are. Playing outdoor stages is always special. Exposed to the elements at worst.. but you seem to be lucky with the weather so far.
The Mountain Winery was formally known as the Paul Masson Mountain Winery. They held each year a high stakes Chess Tournament there, which is why I suspected this location to be the Paul Masson Winery. What a venue!!
I live just 10 min from Saratoga…New York. oops. When we jam our bassist carries a baggie of Reese’s and Hershey bites . After a particularly inspired jam he’ll pass around the dark chocolate. 😅
Lee i was thinking the same since you and your boys have done some Vin-ets from home, made me think of your place. cheers Beautiful Scenery. California is the BEST state.
👍👍. Intrigued by the vine on the building but could not make it out. Based on what you said, it can't be English ivy. Do we know what it is? Thinking maybe we should start co-opting your "gum on you shoe" idiom, only it would be sheepsheads on our shoes. More removable but more painful (none in your garden, I'm confident).
Hugely appreciate being to see all these venues, especially the parts that we the public never get to see. Ringo's birthday was a special treat! Hoping to see you when you play at the Rose Center in Huber Heights, OH later this summer. One question for you: as a fellow beardy, what products do you use to keep your beard looking it's best?
Such a nice venue, I worked there for many years. The first time I spoke with Lee happened to be at the rear of the dining area, overlooking the Santa Clara Valley around dusk as the lights were coming on down below. I was a bit star struck, but he was just so relaxed, it was an easy conversation. He was working with Lyle at that show as well. I saw many a great show there, though they've changed the house a lot since my days there (2003/4 ish).
My bro John worked there for years, did little bit everything: security, sold merch, poured wine, maintenance, you name it. He loved that special place and the artists who performed there. Damn COVID ended the run...he passed in March... Thanks for the tour of the venue that was a big part of his life.....miss you Bro!
