Last Friday was something of a monumental day for Greensky Bluegrass. The jamgrass group found their way to Safeco Field, home of the MLB team Seattle Mariners, to perform ahead of a Bernie Sanders rally. They even welcomed out beloved harmonica player John Popper for the occasion, accompanying him on a couple of Blues Traveler songs.
Later that night, Greensky Bluegrass could be found throwing it down at the Showbox in Seattle, WA, hosting their very own celebration. Popper again joined the group, as well as saxophonist Skerik. The Seattle native joined for the majority of the second set, including a potent “Tarpology > Gumboots > Tarpology.” The whole segment, including the Paul Simon cover, is just a tremendous piece of music.
Thanks to YouTube user Embervine TwoOhSix, we have full footage of Skerik’s sit-in on “Gumboots.” Enjoy!
Setlist: Greensky Bluegrass at The Showbox, Seattle, WA – 3/25/16
Set 1: We’re an American Band, Burn Them, Rafters, Old Barns, Mr Charlie*, Hook*, Breadbox, Great Atomic Power, Kerosene
Set 2: Just to Lie **, Tarpology ** > Gumboots ** > Tarpology **, I’d Probably Kill You **, Demons **, Down the Road, 33443 > Wings for Wheels, Leap Year
Encore: After Midnight***
*-w/ John Popper
** – w/Skerik (sax)
*** – w/ Keith Kinnear tambourine shake