Theres only one way to start this review:
That was the BEST show by ANY band to EVER come to Nevada County.

It was almost religious: It was as if the sea parted and we walked the abyss to the top of the mountain.
The snow had stopped and the air was warm enough to melt the snow early, and never freeze again. During the whole evening, we didnt see a drop of rain until morning.

Cheezgeez and Julie and Darlene and I spent the day decorating. We had vague plans. It was as if the decorations went up by themselves it worked out so well. Big day glo pink hearts with sayings on them like "Pants Off Dance Off" and "Luv Tide" and "Bee Seductive" just velcroed themselves to one carpeted wall. Scotts glittery hanging hearts were pullyed up with ease to the high ceiling that is The Foundry. Gregs Large Size Green Lazer Universe with Black Light beamed in a corner. A big L Wire heart shined up a dark wall in the back while Darlenes big words for types of love were placed in all the right places. LED Christmas lights were diffused with sheer see thru material. A Big Sun tapestry lined behind the stage and when Scott brought in the large 3-D paiper Mache moon, it fit right next to the sun to create an amazing looking back drop. Johnny on the lights and this place was looking incredible!!

Friends and fans showed up from all over: San Diego, LA, SF, Redding, Reno, Sac...hunkered down at the Compound and made it early to vibe it up. It was ON. Some show in GV cancelled that night so the road was rising as we anticipated. Almost 350 paid showed up total which is great for our small town.

Ten Mile Tide warmed things up awesomely of course, so much fun and so much charisma in their songwriting and vocals. Large support for them in this community as well, all over the west. They bring the saucy vibes with a foot stompin' heart shakin' beer bath and a smootch on the face. The connections between the bands and community all fit right into place as they started out with my favorite song of theirs "Heart Beat of San Francisco" and moved on to a Jimmy Buffet cover (I think) and other memorable songs of theirs like "whiskey wine and women" and "River Sun and rain". After playing Coops a few times, this was a true Nevada county intro to the world of their muse.

After Tide, we all went outside to the parking lot to see Be On Fire's fire spinning. It was a Drama of Romeo and Juliet. Super fun Valentines day spirited craziness out on the streets of Nirvana Silly!!

When we entered for Blue Turtle Seduction, T.R.T.'s intense untzy jam instantly filled the room. WOW, was the Foundry actually sounding really good? The sound guys bass heavy structure worked wonders in the hall, and it worked better than I have ever heard in that difficult to engineer room. The trippy mountain untz sounds of BTS filled up the room very quickly and the Turtle vibe was in full effect.

Ship Out To Sea, El Camino, Rollin' 99, Haley, but what was going on here? WAIT...something truly amazing with the band, a step that I have never heard before. It was as if all the quirks and glitches were gone. Every segue and ending was smooth and gorgeous. The vocal harmonies were embracing and ear candy. I always loved BTS's quirks and odd tendancies and off vocals, but something was elevated, the vocals were strong and tickling, and no it wasnt me, Ive seen this band over 160 times, dammit, and I know my Turtle in every way. Something had reached a new peak. Ahhhhhh huge. Mark, my husband, who is extremely critical, turned to me and said "They are making me feel like Im at a big show. I cant wait to hear what they play next!!" (easy said by huge fans, but said by Mark was even more proof that something is happening with the band on another level.

Jay asked if I had a request and since the snow, all I had been singing in my head was Mountain Sol, which is an OLD one of theirs about being snowed in in Tahoe. They hadnt played it for over a year, so I said, hey, I dont expect you guys to play that tune. But, to start second set, they said, 'This ones for Sam'. In the nights Best Ever format, they played it so right on and So clean..."When the mountain is white and the suns shining bright we just might forget about all the rest, forget about all the rest, forget about all the rest..." Giggidy.
Foot By Foot, Steady Unease, Grace Tea singing/spoken word during Blue Foot which was TOTALLY TITS...Call before I Come with Jason from TMT, trying to remember the setlist, still...Encored with White Flags for Scotts Toooooooes after the audeience chanted the promoters nickname a few loudy times, he deserved it and the appreciation in the room for everyones efforts was well expressed. Especially with Scotts moms funeral that morning, the Love in the room was Stronger Than Your Usual. Unreal energy, love, and excitement left the whole night extra decadent as if it had snowed chocolate cream puffs for the last few days.