FDP Forum / Saw the Desert Rose Band Play Over the Weekend.../ 9 messages in thread.
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| 6L6 Contributing Member ********** *** Lago, CA Kick the tires, Light the fires! |
At Martis Camp on the north end of Lake Tahoe, CA.<br /> <br /> In a word, they were fantastic! John Jorgenson's guitar playing was simply spectacular and Chris Hillman (who played a Takamine acoustic the whole show) was spot on too. Can't remember the pedal steel player's name, but he was a perfect fit for the band.<br /> <br /> My fav tune was definitely "TURN! TURN! TURN!" and, judging by the applause level, it was the audience's fav too. <br /> <br /> John played McGuinn's guitar lines PERFECTLY on a DanElectro 6/12 into a Line 6 effects box and then straight into a mic'd VOX AC30 amp. His other axes of choice were a reissue Gretsch 6120DSW and a newish looking Tele.<br /> <br /> If you've been sleeping for a lot of years and aren't up to speed on John Jorgenson, check out the Wiki bio: |
| 5Strats Contributing Member ********** *** Edmond/OKC Axe Victim |
I still need to get some of Jorgenson's gypsy jazz CDs.<br /> <br /> I'm a big Hellecasters fan. |
| fsmith Contributing Member ******* Mi. |
Jay Dee Maness? |
| jtheissen Contributing Member ** Montana no hitch in my git along yet |
I went to the same Jr. High and high school as him-I graduated 4 years earlier and never knew him, wow. |
| urby Contributing Member ******** Warshington State |
Jorgenson is a guitar stud. In between the Hellecasters and the Gypsy Jazz he was in Elton John's band for several years. A great musician. |
| Paul Boudreau Contributing Member ********** Washington, D.C. "Surely not to live in pain and fear..." |
Very cool. There's a nice interview with Chris H. in the current "Fretboard Journal" (#25). |
| BraindeadJer Contributing Member ********** * Pura Vida All riff, no raff. |
I saw the JJ trio in a coffee shop for free in Bowling Green, Ohio two weeks ago, from the second row. It was all gypsy jazz. The best show I've seen in quite awhile. |
| BbendFender Contributing Member ***** Texas Throw in a pick and you've got a deal! |
I always liked the Desert Rose Band. I like the kind of music they play. |
| jtmaloha Contributing Member ****** USA Something is happening here... |
Would love to see Desert Rose Band. Saw the John Jorgensen Quintet doing gypsy jazz, much of it taken from his new CD. It was simply stunning. |
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