opsopcopolis Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I'm surprised at the comments on Derek's playing. I've always thought of him as one of the most soulful guitar players alive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I'm surprised at the comments on Derek's playing. I've always thought of him as one of the most soulful guitar players alive. Me too. He's definitely not just a run of the mill technique guy or shredder. He's incorporated so many different types of music from around the world into his playing. The dude is truly one of the greatest guitarists out there right now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Me too. He's definitely not just a run of the mill technique guy or shredder. He's incorporated so many different types of music from around the world into his playing. The dude is truly one of the greatest guitarists out there right now. Some pretty outstanding guitar playing right here if you ask me. I was happy to be in the house. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Ditto that. I'm astounded by those comments actually. But, everyone's got a different set of ears. Just look at the RS Top 100 Guitarists. No Warren, and no Trey. trey plays great memorable melodies. derek just wanks....joking. Me too. He's definitely not just a run of the mill technique guy or shredder. He's incorporated so many different types of music from around the world into his playing. The dude is truly one of the greatest guitarists out there right now. i see where you're coming from. however, all his albums are so damn boring to me...especially that soul revue stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
opsopcopolis Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 ^ you must just not enjoy the style then because I a good chunk of his stuff to be some of the most engaging music around. Comparing Trey and Derek is a joke. Trey couldn't come near Derek in terms of melody Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 ^ Comparing Trey and Derek is a joke. Trey couldn't come near Derek in terms of melodyI agree that comparing Trey and Derek is a joke, but mostly because they play such different styles of guitar, I don't see how they could be compared. I enjoy Trey's playing immensely. And Derek just blows me away, the kid's (I guess he's not a kid anymore) unreal. Especially his right hand. I could watch him for hours, and never figure out what he's doing with that right hand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
opsopcopolis Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Thats fair. I can't stand Trey, so I probably shouldn't have said anything haha.Apparently Derek doesn't even know what is happening with his right hand. I'll have to see if I can find the interview, but I remember him saying that once he tried to slow it down to show somebody and he couldn't Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IRememberDBoon Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 ^ you must just not enjoy the style then because I a good chunk of his stuff to be some of the most engaging music around. Comparing Trey and Derek is a joke. Trey couldn't come near Derek in terms of melody You have lost your John Brown mind! Whats not to stand? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IRememberDBoon Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 heres one that kicks it right off the bat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFBs0wb5HsI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IRememberDBoon Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I enjoy Dereks bands more than Mule. Ive seen both and ABB a ton but DTB was good and Trucks Tedeschi is really good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IRememberDBoon Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Phish = best light show EVAH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 heres one that kicks it right off the bat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFBs0wb5HsITrey can play for me anytime Phish = best light show EVAHCK! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 There is a Phish thread . . . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roadhse ma Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I enjoy Dereks bands more than Mule. Ive seen both and ABB a ton but DTB was good and Trucks Tedeschi is really good.+ 1Seen the T&T this past summer Lot of funAlso I went 3 out of 4 Boston ABB Shows and 1st 2 Nights that was Heavily and accurately commented on AB fan website Gregs voice weaksome flubs However w/ a Night Off and No more album nights they Really Ripped it up the Last 2The Last number Night 4 Whipping Post Was a Face Melting Burn and the Best 1 for me yet!(been goin since Early 90's)Hope they Come on BAck Next year Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 The Last number Night 4 Whipping Post Was a Face Melting Burn and the Best 1 for me yet!(been goin since Early 90's)Hope they Come on BAck Next yearGreat. I went 3 of the 4, and skipped the last night. I'll agitate over that decision all year! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
opsopcopolis Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 You have lost your John Brown mind! Whats not to stand? I just don't like him or Phish. Trust me, I've tried, I just can't get into them at all. Probably has something to do with getting big into Umphrey's before ever listening to Phish. But enough Phish talk. I need to see the ABB again soon before they finish up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IRememberDBoon Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I just don't like him or Phish. Trust me, I've tried, I just can't get into them at all. Probably has something to do with getting big into Umphrey's before ever listening to Phish. But enough Phish talk. I need to see the ABB again soon before they finish up OYOYOY :-) I cannot stand Umphreys so there you go. Either way heres one that spans the thread http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpglVGT2ZB4&feature=related Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Dickey Betts Will Tour in 2012, Accept Grammy with The Allman Brothers Band Though he never actually retired from touring—as he claimed a few years ago—Dickey Betts has limited his nights on the road recently. But the guitarist will tour in 2012. Dickey Betts & Great Southern will pay select dates in March, April and June, with the possibility that additional shows will be added in the coming months. In the final few months of 2011, Betts performed with both onetime Great Southern/Allman Brothers Band guitarist Dan Toler and Gregg Allman’s son Devon. In other news, Betts has confirmed that he will attend the 2012 Grammy Awards, where the Allman Brothers Band will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award. A note on the guitarist’s Facebook page says, “We are very proud and excited to announce that the Allman Brothers Band was been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be presented to the band at the 2012 Grammy Awards, taking place on Sunday, February 12. Dickey Betts will be on hand to accept the award along with the other members of the band. This will be an exciting and historic moment that you do not want to miss!” There is no word yet as to whether Betts will perform with his former band. That will be interesting to see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 That's cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Dickey Betts Will Tour in 2012, Accept Grammy with The Allman Brothers Band That will be interesting to see. Very interesting to say the least. After he turned down the band's invite to play with them during the 40th anniversary beacon run in '09 I thought for sure I'd never see them on stage together again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 Warren Haynes by way of Jambands.com: In terms of an ABB rehearsal, I know that our readers would love some insight, a window into what it’s like. How regimented is it? Do you work through entire songs, do you focus on passages that people want to rearrange or revisit? Well, since this is going to appear on Friday, I guess saying it on the day of the first show is not such a big deal…we’re going to be doing an acoustic set this year at the beginning of the second set. It’s the first time in over a decade that we’ve done an acoustic set. As of now we’re planning on opening every second set with a few acoustic numbers, which is going to be really fun and challenging. We’ve been spending a lot of time rehearsing that stuff—coming up with songs we’ve never performed before and taking songs that we have performed before and turning them into acoustic versions. Greg has a book coming out in May: My Cross To Bear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Acoustic set looks okay - never was a fan of Soulshine and I am not familier with These Days. Would be cool to hear Needle and the Damage Done. My Favorite Things is a great opener. I saw a couple of Allman Brothers' shows where they did a mini acoustic set in the late 90's. Jack Pearson was in the band. Allman Brothers BandMarch 9, 2012Beacon TheaterNew York, NY CD ONE:Set 1:d1t01; Bill Graham introd1t02: My Favorite Thingsd1t03: Blue Sky ~ Gregg singsd1t04: Trouble No Mored1t05: Gilded Splintersd1t06: Worried Down With The Bluesd1t07: Midnight Riderd1t08: That's What Love Will Make You Dod1t09: Kind Of Bird CD TWO:Set 2:~acoustic ~d2t01: tuningd2t02: Needle and the Damage Doned2t03: Come On In My Kitchend2t04: Soulshined2t05: These Days~electric ~d3t06: Rocking Horsed3t07: Black-Hearted Woman CD THREE:d3t01: Same Thingd3t02: Oteil solo > drumsd3t03: Jessicad3t04: crowd~encore~s3t05: You Don't Love Me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 These Days is a Jackson Browne song. I don't care to hear Needle and The Damage Done. It's one of those songs I have heard too many times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Wondering if any VC'ers are in the house during this run, and if so how Gregg is doing. I thought Gregg was in terrible performance shape during the 3 shows I saw at the Orpheum in November. Wondering whether he's risen above, or more of the same. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 I was wondering the same thing. I figure there will be some video out there. The Allman Brothers Band have announced a new music festival. A Northeast answer to their Wanee fest, the Brothers will host the Peach Music Festival at Scranton PA’s Montage Mountain from August 10-12. In addition to The Allmans and their extended network of bands, the three-day event will feature additional acts from the jam, rock, blues and country worlds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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