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New Riders of the Purple Sage
The New Riders of the Purple Sage, signed to Columbia Records by Clive Davis, released its eponymous first album in September 1971 to widespread acclaim. In the next 11 years the band toured and released over 12 albums, selling over 4 million records. NRPS began as a part-time spin-off from the Grateful Dead when Jerry Garcia (pedal steel guitar), Phil Lesh (bass) and Mickey Hart (drums) teamed up with John Dawson (guitar, vocals) and David Nelson (guitar). Although early live appearances were viewed as an informal warm-up to the main attraction, the group quickly established an independent identity through the strength of Dawson's original songs. By 1970 Dave Torbert had replaced Lesh, and Spencer Dryden, formerly of Jefferson Airplane, had joined as the group's permanent drummer. Garcia remained in both The Dead and The New Riders until he found himself overcommitted, at which time Buddy Cage replaced him and the classic NRPS lineup was born. Original NRPS bass player Dave Torbert and drummer Spencer Dryden have passed away, and co-founder John Dawson passed away peacefully on July 21, 2009 at the age of 64 in Mexico, where he had retired several years ago. The new lineup vows to keep the NRPS spirit and tunes alive by taking them to fans everywhere.
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13 hours ago
We are psyched to have the New Riders back for the 7th straight year! Other confirmed artist: Mickey Hart Band, 7 Walkers (feat. Bill Kreutzmann & George Porter Jr), Railroad Earth, Melvin Seals & JGB Band, David Gans, Cabinet, MiZ & more! We have a limited amount of weekend tickets available for $85 (camping included)!
15 May, at 7:36 PM
TWO NIGHT RUN THIS WEEKEND! Traveling to Rhode Island's The Spot Underground this Saturday the 19th after opening for New Riders of the Purple Sage / NRPS at the rusty nail bar & grille Stowe VT. on Friday the 18th Buy cheaper tix before hand! FRIDAY 18TH: THE RUSTY NAIL > http://ww.flynntix.org/Productions/Details.aspx?perfNo=8296&perfCodePrefix=OPP12P SATURDAY 19TH: THE SPOT > http://www.thespotart.com/mclovins--sat-may-19.html
15 May, at 1:06 PM
~~~NEW RIDERS of the PURPLE SAGE~~~ ***Support Your Local Musicians*** Get Your Early-Bird Tickets Before Midnight Tonight!!!!
14 May, at 10:33 AM
This Friday, the McLovins are opening up for New Riders of the Purple Sage / NRPS up at Stowe Vt...
14 May, at 4:28 AM
ohhh, hope all are well, such a great opening band, and then the crush mix good stuff... anybody liked country then? LOL and went out everywhere so much fun and good music, just an 'ol deadhead and so musch (much LOL) more, as they were, and does anyone remeber their music? and where they weht after and now>
11 May, at 11:47 PM
Join us for one fantastic weekend! Only 4 days left to get your $45 early-bird tickets!
11 May, at 10:49 AM