Jane's Addiction, Elvis Costello, moe., DBB, Sister Sparrow, Tea Leaf Green GOTV 7/23/11 Seaside Park Bridgeport

Tea Leaf Green has been plugging away on the jam circuit for years, With Reed Mathis on bass these guys noodled the second stage. Regional band Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds showcased front woman Arleigh Kincheloe. This 22=yr old can rock with full horns and harp player, this band is worth repeated viewing. Deep Banana Blackout's set is getting very predictable. Jen Durkin has swagger and Fuzz has chops, but DBB has lost it by not mixing up their shows. moe. was great considering their last appearance at the vibes was cut way short by a thunderstorm. Elvis Costello was fantastic, every time I see this man he never fails to impress. Elvis jammed it up with Angels, Watching the Detectives, Don't Go Back to Chelsea, Everyday I write the Book and closing with What's So Funny Bout Peace Love and Understanding a perfect ode to the hippie masses. Closing the main stage was Jane's Addiction. After seeing Jane's in the 90's, I didn't think it was possible for Perry Farrell to get weirder....I was wrong. The spectacle of rubber-clad dancers being swung and suspended from the stage banter about Dead Tapers, the whole "where's my booze?" audience chiding was hysterical. All the Jane's standards plus my favorite 3 Days was great. Lackluster late-night from Perpetual Groove rounded out this enjoyable day.