Maybe the most legendary of the Crows live shows, Counting Crows played for 5 consecutive years in New Orleans during Jazzfest..  The "Shim Sham Shows" (played at the Shim Sham Club) occurred from 1999-2003.

Lewis Fowler was there for 3 of them and was the "official/unofficial" recorder of those bootlegs.  Yes, if you've heard those shows - it's because of Lewis.  

Join Lewis, Chris and Eric as we walkthrough an amazing aspect of CC history.

Listen to the shim sham shows on YouTube. 

Lewis Shows (00-02):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcF-CUUyX9Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6PySvbpj5Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0n9xWRAPFE

99 Show: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRYD-f97IqE

03 Show:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK1TYctxDTY

E38:  Shim Sham Shows 

In this episode we review New Amsterdam:  Live at Heineken Music Hall (2003) with esteemed music journalist and amazing interviewer KYLE MEREDITH!   This time, it's Kyle's turn to be "Withed".  

For more Kyle Meredith: 

Kyle Meredith WITH (Youtube)

https://www.youtube.com/@KyleMeredith

Kyle Meredith WITH (NPR Podcasts)

https://www.npr.org/podcasts/733374323/kyle-meredith-with

 Kyle Meredith's Daily Music Show

https://www.lpm.org/people/kyle-meredith

E37: New Amsterdam (Live) with Kyle Meredith 

Chris starts out the episode by talking about his experience at the World Premier of the "Have You Seen Me Lately?"  Counting Crows documentary.

Then, Chris recaps his experience at the 6/29 Jones Beach show and we talk, generally, about the first leg of the 2025 Complete Sweets! Tour.

E36:  Chris's Sweet! Summer

Steve Bowman is one of the founding members of Counting Crows. 

He played in the band from 1991-1994 and was the drummer on August and Everything After.

Join us for this special episode; as Steve reflects on his time with the band.

Steve's Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/steve.bowman.946/

Steve's Podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/show/5cpCa4p8ge0eSPzI8WsEJR

Steve's Music Lab:

https://www.mumulab.org/







E35:  Steve Bowman Interview

Counting Crows 7th LP of original material-- "BUTTER MIRACLE" -- was released today!

Chris and Eric give their take on the new songs and how well the album works as a whole.  We also look back on the Crows career.

We also spend time talking about all of Adam's recent interviews and their upcoming tour.  

It's rare to have a new Crows album released..let's enjoy!!!



E34:  Butter Miracle Release Day!

Eric, Chris, Geoff, "Hard Brent" and "Bris-Vegas Rob" give their insights and thoughts about what they feel are the best songs from the Crows 4th album--Hard Candy. 

E33: Hard Candy (Review and Song Ranking) Part II

Eric, Chris, and Geoff are joined by "Hard Brent" and "Bris-Vegas" Rob to discuss all things about the Crows 4th studio album...HARD CANDY. 

E32: Hard Candy (Review and Song Ranking) Part I

In this episode, Eric and Chris talk to David McMillin, lead singer and songwriter for the band Fort Frances.  David discusses how Counting Crows inspired him musically, as well as the band's experience as veterans of the Outlaw Roadshow and Underwater Sunshine Fests .  Perhaps most important, we find out why they are major celebrities in...Lithuania. 

Find out more about Fort Frances here:

https://www.fortfrancesmusic.com/

Fort Frances Chicago Song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACA8Nc7N9Oo

Fort Frances Summertime:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvdATQf6wtw

 

E31:  Fort Frances Interview

"Hospital" was one of the songs recorded by Counting Crows for the Underwater Sunshine album. 

Join us on this special episode, as we get a chance to interview COBY BROWN (the writer and original performer of the song).  

Learn about his special relationship with IMMY and the Crows, his own health care battles, his past and future projects, and why this song resonated with Adam.  

Original Hospital Song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoiur-33-e4

Coby Brown's Website:

https://www.cobybrown.com/

Coby Brown's Youtube Channel: 

https://www.youtube.com/user/cbrownsongs

Check out Immy in one of Coby's Videos..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rcnv5rxK5nM



E30:  Hospital (Coby Brown Interview)

Eric and Chris discuss all things RAIN KING. As part of this analysis, Chris identifies 12 videos which highlight the amazing versatility and alternates of the song. 

Our video companion list can be found here...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEYZi_3uytg&list=PLHuwOko4BepJkuLoUc0xTJ3Fj7i4YqQl6

E29: Rain King

Counting Crows formed in 1991, and, almost instantaneously, created a passionate fan base.   After 30-plus years (and more than 20 million albums sold), their lyrics, musicianship, and live shows continue to hold a special place in the hearts and life stories of fans worldwide. 

Join us, 'Round Here, as we will review the crows song catalog, highlight some of their best 'alts', rehash decades of CC memories (i.e., films about ghosts), and welcome special co-hosts.  For a Counting Crows Fan..."it's everything you need".

Hosted by Eric Vogelsang and Chris Migs. 

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