NORTHBOUND EXPRESS
Chief Photographer:Jim Anderson
Other Photographers:
- Sandra Baulieu-Roy
- Camera Kate
- Steve P and
- J. Presbie
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Northbound Express (formerly RG & FRieNDS) FaceBook
NorthBound Express (formerly RG & Friends) is an amazing acoustic Grateful Dead, classic rock “JamBand” from New England, influenced highly by the music of The Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, The Band, and many other bands from the 60s to the present. With no drummer, they are known for their large sound, and fantastic jams , which features one of the finest guitarists in New England, Stephen “Flash” Vergati, as well as rhythm guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and true entertainer, Robbie G. Their acoustic shows are fun, entertaining, and provide listeners with an enjoyable blend of classic rock tunes and jams.
NorthBound Express is perfect for smaller venues that just can’t host a large band, however, they have been repeatedly booked at New England festivals, fairs, and other larger venues. All band performances generate creative sound and energy.
NorthBound Express, like the Grateful Dead, combine improvisational jamming with old standards, transporting the audience and band into a connected, spiritual groove, which guarantees a good time. They create a good lovin’ gathering of hipsters, folksters, and rockers, who enjoy good music, and promote positive vibes.
Check out our events calendar below, as well as select from a variety of recorded live shows from our music players below
Upcoming Shows: Also check out DDP’S event page.
Saturday July 8th, 2011 - RG & Friends - “The REEF” – Branford,CT. 10pm
Saturday July 9th, 2011 - RG & Friends / – Private Party – Guilford,CT - 2pm
Thursday July 21, 2011 – RG & Friends /- Lobster ClamBake Owenego Inn and Beach Club 5-9pm – 40 Linden Place, Branford,CT
For Tickets visit www.branfordct.com or links above / $40 Lobster+ or Steak+ or $25 Burgers and Dogs+
Saturday August 6th, 2011 – RG & Friends - Sweetwater Tavern - Boston,Mass 10pm
Friday Aug 26th, 2011- RG & Friends - BiXs CaFE’ - Branford,CT 9:15pm
Friday Sept 16th, 2011 – RG & Friends - “The REEF” – Branford,CT. 9:30pm
Friday Oct 28th, 2011 – NorthBound Express - 9 East Hibachi and Asian Kitchen and Bar - Branford,CT. 8-11pm
Friday Nov 11,2011 – NorthBound Express - BiXs CaFE’ - Branford,CT 9:15pm
Saturday Nov 19, 2011 – NorthBound Express – Eli’s on Whitney, – 2392 Whitney Ave. Hamden, CT
Sunday Dec 18th ,2011 – NorthBound Express - WESU RADiO “Dead Air and The Psychedelicateesen” 8pm
Sunday Feb 5th,2012 – NorthBound Express – Private Super Bowl Party
Saturday Feb 18th, 2012 – NorthBound Express - Augurs Irish Pub – 29 Water Street Guilford,CT 9pm No Cover
Saturday April 14th, 2012 – NorthBound Express - Pub 32 – Storrs,CT 9pm No Cover
Friday June 1, 2012 – NorthBound Express - La Luna “Acoustic Happy Hour” Branford,CT 5-8pm
Friday June 29, 2012 – NorthBound Express – La Luna “Acoustic Happy Hour” Branford,CT 5-8pm
Friday Aug 3, 2012 – NorthBound Express – La Luna “Acoustic Happy Hour” Branford,CT 5-8pm
Friday Aug 31, 2012 – NorthBound Express – La Luna “Acoustic Happy Hour” Branford,CT 5-8pm
Check out NorthBounD EXPReSS on WESU “DEAD AiR with Uncle John” 12-18-11
Click here to listen to NorthBounD EXPReSS’ 2nd show from WESU and ”Psychedelicatessen with Rick” 12-18-11
Robbie G. & Friends “GeeSpot Studio”-
Featuring the latest original CD entitled “Stolen Land”
RG & Friends @ Donahues Madison Beach Grille, Dec 16, 2010
Recorded by Jim Anderson-Visit us on YouTube for our video from Donahues.
You Tube “One September Morning-911″ RG and Dr. Paul
Listen Below to Live From Augurs Irish Pub
Guilford, CT. Set 1 – 2/6/10 with K. Donovan, Jr.
Augurs Irish Pub
Guilford, CT Sets 2 and 3 – 2/6/10 with K. Donovan, Jr.
Listen to our recent live show from WESU 88.1FM, Middletown, CT –
DeadAir Show with Uncle John, Dec 19th,2010
Scroll through the show on the music players to find us.
Listen to our recent live show from WESU 88.1FM , Middletown,CT.
The Psychedelicatessen with Psychedelic Rick, Dec 19th,201
WESU 88.1FM The Psychedelicatessen Middletown,CT. 5/3/09 Listen Here
WESU 88.1FM The Psychedelicatessen Middletown,CT. 8/2/09 Listen Here
Dark Star v.1
Big River
Friend of the Devil
Good Lovin’ tease
Uncle John’s Band
Jam
Ride Me High
Uncle John’s Jam
Willin’
Franklin’s Tower
Encore: Second That Emotion
The Weight
Setlists:
Augurs Irish Pub ~ 2/18/12
Set 1 *Originals approx 90min
Amie>
Runnin Down A Dream
Little Sister
Minglewood Blues
Feelin Alright >
Franklin’s Tower
Althea
Friend Of The Devil
Brown Eyed-Girl>
Gone To New Orleans>
Red Beans>
Uncle John’s Band >
*Got To Try A Little Harder>
Shakedown Street
The Weight
Set 2 approx 120min set
Dark Star v.1>
Satisfaction>
After Midnight>
Ramblin Man>Good Lovin
*NYC SOund>
Lay Down Sally>
*NYC SOund>
Straight 8 >
Eyes of The World>
*That’s What Its All About>
Second That Emotion
Call Me The Breeze>
*Soak up Your Friends>
Sympathy For The Devil>
Last Time >
Lovelight >
Last Time
Willin >
Scarlet >
Fire >
Midnight Hour
Little Wing>
I know You Rider
Encore: Lovin Cup
Set 1 – Eli’s on Whitney 11-19-11 w/ Frank Durazzo on Drums
2nd That Emotion > Amie, Mastepiece > Minglewood Blues, What’s Goin on, All Over Now > Friend of the Devil, DeadFlowers > Lovin Cup > Shakedown Street > After Midnight > Franklin, Wild Horses, Brown Eyed Girl, Got to Try A Little Harder > Run Run Rudolph
Set 2 – Eli’s on Whitney 11-19-11 w/ Frank Durazzo on Drums
*First Time – Running Down A Dream > Satisfaction > *Midnight Hour > Bertha >
Good Lovin> Wish You Were Here > Scarlet Begonias > *Eyes of the World > That’s What Its All About > Not Fade Away > Lovelight > Last Time > Not Fade Away > Sympathy E: US BLUES
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Set 1 - 9 East – Hibachi and Asian Kitchen and Bar – Branford,CT. 10-28-11
Runnin Down A Dream>
Little Wing >
After Midnight >
Jam >
Second That Emotion
NYC Sound >
Lay DOwn Sally >
NYC Sound >
Pink Houses
Big River >
Good Lovin’
Amy >
Sweet Home Alabama >
All Summer Long >
Sweet Home Alabama >
Dead Flowers
Brown Eyed Girl
Whats Goin On’
The Weight
Set 2 *w/Mike Dascoli +first
*Three Little Birds >
*Call Me The Breeze
+*Down on the Corner
Feelin’ Alright >
Franklin’s Tower
Lovin’ Cup >
Shakedown Street
Wish You Were Here >
Got To Try A Little Harder >
Satisfaction >
Last Time >
Lovelight
E: Werewolves of London
BiXs Branford,CT 8-26-11 Set 1 – *First Time -
Stop Breakin Down Blues>
Cold Rain and Snow
Minglewood Blues
All Over Now>
Big River
Masterpiece>
Amy>
Uncle John’s Band>
UJB Jam>
Can’t You See>
Sweet Home Alabama>
UJB JAM>
DeadFlowers>
*Bad Moon Risin’
Lovin’ CuP
*Goodnight Irene
After Midnight >
Franklins Tower>
Satisfaction
Set 2 – *First Time -
*You are Like A Hurricane Tease >
Runnin’ Down A Dream >
Little Sister >
Little Wing >
*That Would Be Something >
Run For The Roses,
Call Me The Breeze >
Wish You Were Here >
Dark Star (no verse) >
Shakedown St,
Pink Houses >
Good Lovin’ >
NYC SOUND >
Lay Down Sally>
NYC SOUND >
Morning Dew >
Scarlet >
Fire >
Watchtower >
Sympathy for The Devil
US Blues
E: Ramblin Man
Sweetwater Tavern Boston, Mass Aug 6th, 2011
Set 1:
Dark Star Jam>
Tom Thumb Blues>
Cold Rain and Snow>
Runnin Down A Dream>
2nd That Emotion
Minglewood Blues>
All Over Now>Red Beans>Big River
West La Fadeaway
DeadFlowers
Uncle Johns Band>
UJB Jam>
All Summer Long>
UJB Jam>
Friend of The Devil>
Lovin Cup
Masterpiece>
Three Little Birds>
Shakedown St.>
Pink Houses>
Good Lovin>
US Blues
Set 2:
Dark Star v.1>
Call Me The Breeze
Iko Iko>Women>Iko Iko
Brown-Eyed Girl>
After Midnight>
Satisfaction>
Feelin Alright>
Franklins Tower>
Wish You Were Here>
Scarlet>
Fire>
Dark Star v.2>
Run For The Roses>
Last Time>
Lay Down Sally
Encore: *Lets Spend The Night Together>I Know You Rider *First Time
Lobster ClamBake Owenego Beach Club and Inn-Branford,CT 7-21-11
SET I
Angels from Montgomery>
Friend of the Devil>
Minglewood Blues>
Peaceful Easy Feelin
Brown-Eyed Girl>
Amy>
Call Me the Breeze>
All Summer Long>
UJB>
Jam>
Ride Me High>
Jam>
Deadflowers
Margaritaville >
Masterpiece>
Wish You Were Here>
US BLUES
Set 2
2nd That Emotion
Straight 8>
Three Little Birds>
Pink Houses>
Good Lovin>
Dark Star Jam – 20min Silent Auction Announcements-
Dark Star Jam cont.>
Dear Mr.Fantasy Jam>
After Midnite >
Franklin’s Tower>
Lovin’ Cup>
Shakedown >
Scarlet >
Fire >
Watchtower>
Satisfaction>
Lovelight>
Quinn the Eskimo E: Ripple
Dunn’s Pub Jan. 22, 2011
SET 1
(* = First Time)
Deal
Dark Star v. 1
After Midnight
Feelin’ Alright
Intro for Franklin’s Tower
Dark Star Jam
Franklin’s Tower
The Triangle (Instrumental original)*
Second that Emotion
Wish you Were Here
UJB JAM
Sweeet Home
All Summer Long
Sweeet Home
UJB JAM
DeadFlowers
Run for the Roses*
Little Pink Houses*
Use to Love Her
Good Lovin’
SET 2
Liquor and Whores
Sympathy
Little Sister
Breakdown*
Shakedown St.
Wild Horses
Lay Down Sally
NYC SOUND
Big RR Blues
NYC SOUND
Pocky Way
Midnight Hour*
Cold Rain and Snow
I Know You Rider
The Weight
Goin Down the Road
Around and Around
Watchtower
Satisfaction*
Ramblin’ Man
Hey Hey What Can I Do*
E: You Aint Goin Nowhere
Donovan’s Reef May 14th, 2011
SET 1 (* = w/Jaimee Mendillo +=first time)
Running Down A Dream>
Little Sister
Masterpiece
Althea>
Amy>
All Summer Long>Uncle John’s Band Jam>
Ride Me High>UJB JAm Reprise>Sweeet Home
UJB JAM Reprise 2>
DeadFlowers
Little Pink Houses
*Me and Bobby McGee>
*Straight 8
+*Lovin’ Cup>
*Run For The Roses>
*Call Me The Breeze>
*That’s What It’s All About>*Satisfaction
SET 2
Dark Star v.1>
Good Lovin’>
*Shakedown Street>
*After Midnight>
Dark Star v.2>
*Feelin’ Alright>
*Franklin’s Tower
Second That Emotion>
NYC SOUND>Lay Down Sally>NYC SOUND>
Gone To New Orleans>Red Beans>Movin’ on up>Big River>Movin’ on up!>
Uncle John’s Band>Jam>
Morning Dew>
Watchtower>
Sympathy for The Devil
E:+*What’s Goin on,*The Weight>I Know You Rider
SET 1 – Donovans Reef Branford 7-8-11 +Original
Second That Emotion
Minglewood
Althea
Brown-Eyed Girl
DeadFlowers
Uncle John’s Band >
UJB JAM >
Lovin’ Cup >
All Summer Long
Masterpiece
What’s Goin On >
Feelin’ Alright >
Franklin’s Tower >
Happy Birthday
SET 2 – Donovans Reef Branford 7-8-11
*First Time
*Scarlet Begonias >
Fire on the MT>
After Midnight>
Us Blues>
Shakedown St
Little Pink Houses>
Good Lovin
Aiko Aiko >
Women Are Smarter >
Aiko Aiko
Wish You Were Here >
Call Me The Breeze >
Wooden Ships >
Watchtower >
Dear Mr. Fantasy Jam >
UJB JAm >
I KNow You Rider >
End of Uncle John’s Band >
Ramblin’ Man>
*Quinn the Eskimo E:Satisfaction>Last Time
