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From | Chris Zajkowski <rocketracket.squire@gmail.com> |
Subject | Re: dB's reunion |
Date | Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:01:26 -0400 |
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I'm totally digging the new album, Falling Off The Sky. -chris
On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 10:45 PM, Michael Myers <mmyers1446@yahoo.com>wrote:
> As I'm sure you know, the dB's have reunited, released a brand-new CD, and
> are touring to some extent. I had the great fortune to see them at La
> Poisson Rouge in NYC on June 15. It was hard to believe my eyes when the 4
> of them mounted the stage in front of an incredibly appreciative crowd. In
> general, they played very well and it was obvious that they were enjoying
> themselves quite a bit up there.
>
> Here are some random thoughts:
>
> 1. The new songs are as good as almost anything they ever recorded and
> they sound great live!
> 2. Some of the earliest material (such as "Amplifier") had the crowd going
> crazy
> 3. They came back for 2 encores
> 4. The sound mix in that club is usually good but I thought the drums and
> especially Gene's bass sounded like it had little punch that night even
> though things were obviously being played well
> 5. Chris looked a bit uncertain during the material recorded after he left
> the band (albums 3 and 4) and he was clearly turned to watch the other guys
> during those songs; maybe as the tour goes on he'll feel more confident
> 6. They hung out just outside the main door to the big room where they had
> played and were easy to approach for a brief "well done"; Steve Wynn of the
> Miracle 3 was also hanging out there.
>
> Catch them if you can!
>
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