I gotta tell you what a great experience it was to see Orleans playing at the Shaboo Inn in Willimantic Connecticut Around 73 to 74. I had been a professional singer drummer since 68 and we were playing a couple of their songs in our band. I Asked Lefty the owner of the Shaboo Inn Just before Orleans first album hit the charts to give Orleans a shot of doing a concert there. It turned out to be a fantastic show of elbow to elbow people and the band Was absolutely fantastic the club had super acoustics and lefty had a knack for hiring great talent to play in such a small town. Our band also had the pleasure of opening up for Rick Derringer ( Rock and roll hoochie coo.) Just before Orleans first album hit the Charts. Thank you lefty for all the pleasure and inspiration I got from hearing all the great talents in your club. Love you dude And rest in peace Shaboo Inn. Sincerely Roger.
I worked as a stagehand at the Tanglewood concert on this tour. It was an amazing experience! Such a great group of musicians, really nice people! Fantastic music! Thanks guys, thanks always to Wells....
I saw them in Milwaukee on this tour. Didn't know much about them - went to see Jackson Browne. Orleans had everyone standing on their chairs after the first song, and we stayed there for their full 45-minute set. Fabulous! Then Jackson Browne came out and played a very "downer" kind of show for his set. Talk about a roller coaster of emotions! I've seen both acts multiple times over the years and was impressed every time - by both! Ah, the good old days!
From about '75 on I was tuned in to Orleans. I loved the versatility and obvious talent. The icing on great instrumental playing (always loved up front rhythm sections and twin guitar leads) with smart arrangements was the excellent use of harmony vocals. I continue to recommend less played (on radio) songs like Higher, Dreaming Again, If I Don't Have You, Time Passes On, and Sails for folks looking for the best of 70's rock to add on their playlists.
Wow! An amazing show! No wonder Mr. Brown couldn't follow these guys. I wish someone could take this video and clean it up but not lose the energy of the band. Such chemistry comes along only so often. Thanks for posting. I know it was a long time ago but this talent stands the test of time.
Lance, love your insight into what was going on with Orleans back then and now. Warts and all, it helps you get a much better sense of what we are seeing and hearing. Much appreciated.
Great to see and hear this show. I think I caught them at the Harvard Sq. theater during this tour. Whole band is terrific but listen to Wells Kelly on keyboards adding color. His drumming always has been solid but few people remember his keyboard playing. I remember John Hall saying that his tuning was all messed up after "I'm a Bum" was played by Wells on John's guitar. Highly entertaining band that I enjoyed immensely. Larry Hoppen's talent was incredible...such a loss...Yes I love watching and listening to You Tube posts. If there's anything close to this now out there let me know.
Summer/Fall of 1976 most likely was the height of Orleans's commercial success. I was a young man in Ithaca, NY during the Early 70s when Rolling Stone correctly dubbed Orleans the "best bar band in the US" They gigged around town constantly many weeks, a fan could catch them two or even three times a week. Lots of happy sweating people having an amazing time listening, dancing and overall enjoying themselves to their raw, raucous sound. The Salty Dog, Haunt, Nines, many other great venues.
I always wondered how I missed them. I’m seeing the dates - I left Greene, NY 4/76 to travel as a road musician I guess I was out of town for it. Great band. I love their hits
I just found this video... Amazing. I saw them twice on this tour... I often say this is the best concert I ever saw... Orleans and Jackson... not bad... 😁
Buena noche OrleansOnline mis más Sinceras Felicitaciones y es para mi Gran Gusto poder ver su canal y a su Grupo musical y todos sus intengantes con la musica del Recuerdo Gracias! a Dios!!! por la Musica que aun miramos y escuchamos FELICITACIONES! desde Guatemala,Guatemala escribio un fans de su Grupo y ya no digamos de su Musica que uds. tocaron e interpretaron en su debido tiempo,Juan A. Reyes H. fue y es lo mejor de los dorados 70s.
Great stuff Jerry. Thanks for this. Don't know if you'll remember me, but I've played with you a few times with Godfrey and Lorraine. Hope we get a chance to cross paths again sometime.
I'm really digging this. J dig the pump hat too. Lol. Good memories. 1976 was one of the years I spent hitchin a ride across the country stopping to stay in communes along the way. For you young people commune is shirt for community not communist. They were the only honest socialist to ever exist. Socialism can never work in a large country because the rich are not giving up their money so there can be a sharing of the wealth and the powerful will never let go of their power. In fact today's socialism is more about government power than socialism was ever supposed to be. Socialism is a social experiment that has totally failed.
This tour must have been after the last album that featured Wells Kelly, who can be seen on drums and organ. Orleans had recently added Jerry Marotta on drums, which gave them more versatility for live performances. I never had the chance of seeing them live, only John Hall on a solo gig, but you can certainly feel the vibes, and understand what a great performing band they were.
Wells Kelly continued with Orleans until 1982….. passed away while on tour in England with Meat Loaf in 1983. John Hall and Jerry Marotta left the band in 1977.
I gotta tell you what a great experience it was to see Orleans playing at the Shaboo Inn in Willimantic Connecticut Around 73 to 74. I had been a professional singer drummer since 68 and we were playing a couple of their songs in our band. I Asked Lefty the owner of the Shaboo Inn Just before Orleans first album hit the charts to give Orleans a shot of doing a concert there. It turned out to be a fantastic show of elbow to elbow people and the band Was absolutely fantastic the club had super acoustics and lefty had a knack for hiring great talent to play in such a small town. Our band also had the pleasure of opening up for Rick Derringer ( Rock and roll hoochie coo.) Just before Orleans first album hit the Charts. Thank you lefty for all the pleasure and inspiration I got from hearing all the great talents in your club. Love you dude And rest in peace Shaboo Inn. Sincerely Roger.
64 yr of fan...Walking & Dreaming fan..unable to see band live..really enjoying this show. Hats off to band for offering up this musical gem,
I worked as a stagehand at the Tanglewood concert on this tour. It was an amazing experience! Such a great group of musicians, really nice people! Fantastic music! Thanks guys, thanks always to Wells....
One of the most under rated bands of all time.
I saw them in Milwaukee on this tour. Didn't know much about them - went to see Jackson Browne. Orleans had everyone standing on their chairs after the first song, and we stayed there for their full 45-minute set. Fabulous! Then Jackson Browne came out and played a very "downer" kind of show for his set. Talk about a roller coaster of emotions! I've seen both acts multiple times over the years and was impressed every time - by both! Ah, the good old days!
From about '75 on I was tuned in to Orleans. I loved the versatility and obvious talent. The icing on great instrumental playing (always loved up front rhythm sections and twin guitar leads) with smart arrangements was the excellent use of harmony vocals. I continue to recommend less played (on radio) songs like Higher, Dreaming Again, If I Don't Have You, Time Passes On, and Sails for folks looking for the best of 70's rock to add on their playlists.
Jerry Narotta, 20 years old, & killing on drums. My favorite drummer to record with, period
Wow! An amazing show! No wonder Mr. Brown couldn't follow these guys. I wish someone could take this video and clean it up but not lose the energy of the band. Such chemistry comes along only so often. Thanks for posting. I know it was a long time ago but this talent stands the test of time.
I saw this tour in Binghamton NY - yes great memories.
Great memories!
Just jaw dropping! This band was so bloody good! Thanks for posting this wonderful footage.
I remember seeing this tour in Maryland. A fantastic show and my favorite album.
Cool you guys were having a great time Jamming 🤗 love these ❤️
Lance, love your insight into what was going on with Orleans back then and now. Warts and all, it helps you get a much better sense of what we are seeing and hearing. Much appreciated.
I saw them on this tour, in New Haven, CT. Spectacular.
Great to see and hear this show. I think I caught them at the Harvard Sq. theater during this tour. Whole band is terrific but listen to Wells Kelly on keyboards adding color. His drumming always has been solid but few people remember his keyboard playing. I remember John Hall saying that his tuning was all messed up after "I'm a Bum" was played by Wells on John's guitar. Highly entertaining band that I enjoyed immensely. Larry Hoppen's talent was incredible...such a loss...Yes I love watching and listening to You Tube posts. If there's anything close to this now out there let me know.
I love these guys, still put on a great show, but never the same with out Wells Kelly on the drums. RIP Wells and Larry. ❤🎵
I'm no help with the new stuff, but...if you're not aware of Louisiana's Leroux check out their first album from the seventies.
Summer/Fall of 1976 most likely was the height of Orleans's commercial success. I was a young man in Ithaca, NY during the Early 70s when Rolling Stone correctly dubbed Orleans the "best bar band in the US" They gigged around town constantly many weeks, a fan could catch them two or even three times a week. Lots of happy sweating people having an amazing time listening, dancing and overall enjoying themselves to their raw, raucous sound. The Salty Dog, Haunt, Nines, many other great venues.
Hi All from snowy Scotland, been a fan since the 70's so nice to see this thank you. I have told my best friend in Australia ..yes you Chris!
Orleans at the top of their game!
I always wondered how I missed them. I’m seeing the dates - I left Greene, NY 4/76 to travel as a road musician I guess I was out of town for it. Great band. I love their hits
Orleans is awesome ! So talented .
I just found this video... Amazing. I saw them twice on this tour... I often say this is the best concert I ever saw... Orleans and Jackson... not bad... 😁
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This is GREAT!! Saw them about 1998 & 2012..would've very much liked to have been @ this concert!
RIP the capital theatre. Great place
Buena noche OrleansOnline mis más Sinceras Felicitaciones y es para mi Gran Gusto poder ver su canal y a su Grupo musical y todos sus intengantes con la musica del Recuerdo Gracias! a Dios!!! por la Musica que aun miramos y escuchamos FELICITACIONES! desde Guatemala,Guatemala escribio un fans de su Grupo y ya no digamos de su Musica que uds. tocaron e interpretaron en su debido tiempo,Juan A. Reyes H. fue y es lo mejor de los dorados 70s.
They were great. Saw them dozens of times
Superb music and great show!!
Thanks for posting
Wow. Great.
Shit. I was at this show
Great stuff Jerry. Thanks for this. Don't know if you'll remember me, but I've played with you a few times with Godfrey and Lorraine. Hope we get a chance to cross paths again sometime.
I'm really digging this. J dig the pump hat too. Lol. Good memories. 1976 was one of the years I spent hitchin a ride across the country stopping to stay in communes along the way. For you young people commune is shirt for community not communist. They were the only honest socialist to ever exist. Socialism can never work in a large country because the rich are not giving up their money so there can be a sharing of the wealth and the powerful will never let go of their power. In fact today's socialism is more about government power than socialism was ever supposed to be. Socialism is a social experiment that has totally failed.
This tour must have been after the last album that featured Wells Kelly, who can be seen on drums and organ. Orleans had recently added Jerry Marotta on drums, which gave them more versatility for live performances. I never had the chance of seeing them live, only John Hall on a solo gig, but you can certainly feel the vibes, and understand what a great performing band they were.
Wells Kelly continued with Orleans until 1982….. passed away while on tour in England with Meat Loaf in 1983. John Hall and Jerry Marotta left the band in 1977.
Saw the Cincinnati show!
The lineup graphic at the conclusion failed to mention Lance Hoppen on bass and vocals.
Ha! I did the editing on this in iMovie but forgot to list myself in the credits! Wow! Go figure.
@@OrleansOnline LOL ... Take credit where credit is due Lance!!!!!! ... Have loved Orleans since the 70's ... Glad to see you touring and having fun!
28:46 Wells Kelly takes the lead!!
I saw them in New Haven. High energy! Jackson Brown, not so much 😉