What an opportunity! The chance to touch base with a real legend!
When I was a kid I remember buying ‘Ain’t That Just Like Me’ and ‘Stay’ – the first singles for the Hollies – I thought they went off a bit after that and became too poppy. They were part of that early British Beat boom that I, as a fourteen-year-old was getting off on.
I think Graham agreed with me and jumped ship to more exalted heights. Blending that unique voice with some West Coast notaries, in the form of ex-Buffalo Springfield Stephen Stills and ex-Byrds David Crosby, they produced some of the most delicious harmonies and music.
Graham ensconced himself in the Canyon. CSN became enormous. He set up home with Joni and CSN took on ex-Buffalo Springfield Neil Young. The world was one beautiful rainbow.
Then it all went wrong. Personality explosions ripped CSNY apart and Joni left.
Graham soldiered on. Various solo, duo and band reuniting’s later he is still going strong (apart from a damaged knee!).
So good to see him and relive the past. He, and his outstanding band:
Todd Caldwell – Keyboards and vocals. A longtime collaborator, Caldwell brings rich textures and harmonies to Nash’s live sound.
Adam Minkoff – Bass, drums, guitars, and vocals. Known for his multi-instrumental prowess, Minkoff adds depth across rhythm and melody.
Zach Djanikian – Guitars, mandolin, drums, and vocals. His range across stringed instruments and percussion complements Nash’s folk-rock palette
treated up to a spectrum from his back catalogue including solo, Hollies, Stills, C&N, CSN and CSNY stuff.
- Wasted on the Way (CSN)
- Marrakesh Express (CSN)
- Military Madness (Solo)
- I Used to Be a King (Solo)
- Right Between the Eyes (CSNY)
- Bus Stop (The Hollies)
- Immigration Man (Crosby & Nash)
- Over the Wall (Solo)
- Better Days (Solo)
- Love the One You’re With (Stephen Stills cover)
- Simple Man (Solo)
- Sleep Song (Solo)
- To the Last Whale… A. Critical Mass / B. Wind on the Water (Crosby & Nash)
- Cathedral (CSN)
- Just a Song Before I Go (CSN)
- Our House (CSNY)
- Encore
- Teach Your Children (CSNY)
- Find the Cost of Freedom (CSNY)
Rousing, nostalgic and brilliant with a few characteristic political overtones. Trump rightly got a pasting and war in Ukraine and Gaza was addressed. The band were superb, Graham’s voice brilliant. They got everyone on their feet singing along!!
Peace and Love!!
