Buddy Guy is an artist whose recognition only arrived these past 15 years of his 73 year life. It pleased me to finally get a live taste of his blues cookin' on guitar this past Father's Day at WolfTrap. Buddy entertained the crowd throughout his set, which included some classic covers of Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters and Eric Clapton.
I especially enjoyed his very own "Skin Deep," from his most recent original release. It was soft and reflective, offsetting some strong guitar riffs he laid down for the crowd.
And "warm-up" Susan Tedeschi was again marvelous. I saw her perform around her birthday a few years ago at the Birchmere, and Susan was reveling in a standout performance along with Derek. Her blues and voice do burn, and do so more so as she grows further into her bluesy voice.
Overall, when including the beautiful evening weather, I could only revel in a great ending to father's day.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Friday, December 09, 2005
The Mule is Plugged In! Got Mule?
I found it quite ironic that my initial post involves the thought of whether I should plugg or unplugg the recent Gov't Mule show at D.A.R. Consitution Hall in Washington, D.C. In fact, Warren Haynes was unplugged for one complete acoustic guitar set (a rarity that hadn't happended since Feb '05 in Colorado) and plugged in for a hard driving second set.
The Mule gets a most heartfelt "Plugg in" from me on both the acoustic and electric side of the show. The contrast of Warren starting out alone with The Real Thing, Matt Abts joining in for the second song In My Life, and Andy Hess and Danny Louis coming on for the rest of a Haynes acoustic Wild Horses, Wine and Blood, One, Into the Mystic and Soulshine set what was seemingly a soulful tone to the evening. It only made the blistering second set opener Bad Little Doggie and then Bad Man Walking feel that much more bone jarring. The Mule kicked hard, Ron Holloway played a blistering sax solo during Sco-Mule and the closing Blind Man in the Dark while Erfrem Towns trumpeted in, cutting up the Devil Likes it Slow and the encore Dreams to Remember. I found myself Plugged in to the entire show and judging from the rush down the aisles at the start of the second set, other Mule fans did too.
I am left to ask you: "Got Mule?"
The Mule gets a most heartfelt "Plugg in" from me on both the acoustic and electric side of the show. The contrast of Warren starting out alone with The Real Thing, Matt Abts joining in for the second song In My Life, and Andy Hess and Danny Louis coming on for the rest of a Haynes acoustic Wild Horses, Wine and Blood, One, Into the Mystic and Soulshine set what was seemingly a soulful tone to the evening. It only made the blistering second set opener Bad Little Doggie and then Bad Man Walking feel that much more bone jarring. The Mule kicked hard, Ron Holloway played a blistering sax solo during Sco-Mule and the closing Blind Man in the Dark while Erfrem Towns trumpeted in, cutting up the Devil Likes it Slow and the encore Dreams to Remember. I found myself Plugged in to the entire show and judging from the rush down the aisles at the start of the second set, other Mule fans did too.
I am left to ask you: "Got Mule?"
Saturday, December 03, 2005
To plugg or unplugg, that is the question!
It's about the passion. The passion a musician brings to a live audience, the diligence that they exercise making an impressive recording, their love of the artform. In the end, we want to know whether or not to plugg or unplugg into their world. I will be evaluating some acts, big and small, national and local, to see if they merit the attention (or lack thereof) their music is getting. To plugg or unplugg, that is the question...
Thursday, December 01, 2005
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