Volunteers, Grateful Dead Tribute Band, this band would become the Zen Tricksters. Right Track Inn, Freeport, NY 5-30-87 Good luck to Jeff with the newly formed Donna Jean Godchaux Band with Jeff Mattson.
I remember! It was a tiny little bar on Merrick Road, maybe in Amityville. I think on the corner of Rte 110, but not sure. Wow....lots of memories there!
OK...just did a google search and the bar is now called Olies Bar and Grill, but I definitely recognize the inside of the place (spent a lot of time there...hahaha). I can't remember what it used to be called - any ideas?
Wonderful stuff. Anyone remember where the Volunteers played regularly on L.I. before playing at the RTI, in the mid-80s? I think the place was on Sunrise Hwy.
I also used to see Jeff Matson solo at Diamond Lils on the Island. I recently spoke to him in New Hope PA with the DJG Band. He's still an amazing guitarist.
before there were Dead tributes, there were the Volunteers/Zen Tricksters. Truly influenced me. Mattson is brilliant. Everyone was. Saw them at the Right Track Inn. Thanks for putting this up. Big memories and smiles.
think its time to get the band back together, come to owensboro ky...
jmorris0031 2 months ago
hell yes!!! great tune
jmorris0031 2 months ago
Jeff sez "I just want a life were I can make enough money to live that way." Wish granted.
goldenmic12 4 months ago
That would be the "Past Time Pub" I think i saw there first show there back in 1980-81
wildbnch69 4 months ago
I remember! It was a tiny little bar on Merrick Road, maybe in Amityville. I think on the corner of Rte 110, but not sure. Wow....lots of memories there!
OK...just did a google search and the bar is now called Olies Bar and Grill, but I definitely recognize the inside of the place (spent a lot of time there...hahaha). I can't remember what it used to be called - any ideas?
Peace....
sheaomejia 6 months ago
Wonderful stuff. Anyone remember where the Volunteers played regularly on L.I. before playing at the RTI, in the mid-80s? I think the place was on Sunrise Hwy.
I also used to see Jeff Matson solo at Diamond Lils on the Island. I recently spoke to him in New Hope PA with the DJG Band. He's still an amazing guitarist.
methylman11 9 months ago
WOW!!!! I liked that ..
damnright4 9 months ago
before there were Dead tributes, there were the Volunteers/Zen Tricksters. Truly influenced me. Mattson is brilliant. Everyone was. Saw them at the Right Track Inn. Thanks for putting this up. Big memories and smiles.
pressguy660 11 months ago
Used to trek out to the RTI every week from Brooklyn to see Jeff.
GratefulEll 1 year ago
oh my god that was amazing
burtonbro417 1 year ago