Having seen
Matchbox Twenty just two months prior (after the tour had been rescheduled three
times over three years due to Covid), on their Slow Dream Tour- their first
since 2017, I knew what to expect, but was no less entertained. In fact, the
band was a bit more raw this time since their tour formally ended in August and
they hadn’t been playing together nightly. A new drummer, playing his first gig
with Matchbox that evening, also added to the rawness.
Grab their
new album, Where the Light Goes if you are so inclined, and snag some merch
HERE. Enjoy this one!
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show HERE.
Download this show HERE.
1. It's All
2. Mr. Goodtime
3. Answer To No One
4. The Highlife
5. Back
6. Crank It Up
7. We The People
8. Chicken and Biscuits
9. Workin' On
10. Ride Through The Country
11. Keys to the Country
12. Slow Ride
13. Washed In The Mud
15. Waffle House/Can't You See
16. No Trash In My Trailer
17. When Country Comes Back
18. Drivin' Around Song
19. Let's Go Crazy
20. Gimme Three Steps
21. Dirt Road Anthem
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Mr. Goodtime gettin'r done in Orlando after a way too long Covid-19 break. This was my first show since the onset of Covid, and my first time recording in this venue. Sounds pretty darn good.
As always, Colt put on a great show. Not sure why, but he (the band) didn't sound quite as tight as I've seen in the past. They did throw in a couple covers during the encore, which surprised me. Anyway, enjoy the show!
A beautiful January evening lured me out to The Park at Lake Eola in the heart of The City Beautiful for this show, billed as the Hullabaloo, a charity event benefitting local food banks which also included Sugar Ray. Eve 6's 1998 eponymous debut was a big deal on college/alternative radio back in the day, and their brand of punk/power pop hit my sweet spot.
1. How Much Longer
I had a great opportunity to see Grammy Award winning Rhonda Vincent and The Rage up close and personal (4th row) at the intimate Orange Blossom Opry in the tiny town of Weirsdale, Florida. Rhonda had been sick the week prior to this Sunday show, and was trying to take it easy on her voice. As a result, they played/sang songs in different keys than normal, which really made for a fun, unique show. An audience requested "At the Corner of Walk and Don't Walk" was played even though the band didn't know the song, they improvised and one would never know the difference. These are world class musicians, and they were having a blast. If you have a taste for Bluegrass, I highly, highly recommend going to see these guys (and gal).
11. Busy City
About this time last year, I saw this local band opeining for Unknown Hinson. After their set, I remember thinking to mysely, "I sure wish I would have rceorded them". Well, they opened for Unknown Hinson this year too, and I wasn't going to miss the opportunity a secod time. The term that I like best that I've read to descibe their musical style is Doo Slop. My ear also hears undertones of surf/beach music, but this quartet of guitar, bass, drums and ukelele is just fun. There is a lot of really good, local talent in the Orlando area, and The Palmettes are one great example!
1. Hey There
I couldn't pass up seeing Unknown Hinson on a Saturday night in the recently remodeled Will's Pub. Each time over the past ten years or so of seeing him, he has shed some of the character elements that he had been known for. No more firing cap pistols, mutton chop sideburns or painted on eye brows. Gone, too are the goons that would flank either side of the stage and simply stand there as if guarding a national treasure. This time, Roger "Tiny" Kohrs on bass and Bill "Buddy Boy" Scott on drums were gone from the mix. Instead, Darilyn Baker was on bass, and an unknown drummer (no pun intended). I tried to find additional information about this change to include in this post. What I found was a post on Uknown's Facebook page from 12/28/2019 which read, "Dear Friends, Please welcome my new (and last) Bassist. My wife, Darilyn Baker. She plays all the right bass lines the way they were written and recorded. Thanks you, baby!" I could find nothing on the new drummer. I even thought about asking him about it, but didn't want to bring up a sore subject if one existed. Both new members did a terrific job. I also found it odd that he did not introduce the band, which he normally does. What does remain is his great guitar playing and ability to work a crowd with his politically incorrect brand of country western rock and roll. This show was much shorter than any other I previously attended. Perhaps the new band doesn't know the entire repertoire at this point. None-the-less, a really good show and a nice night on the town. Special mention should go to the opening band, locals The Palmettes. They opened for Unknown the last time and I regretted not recording them. That mistake didn't happen twice.
Hadn't paid much attention to these guys over the years, at least not since their first two albums. At that time, it was hard not to pay attention. They were everywhere. There has been a lot of chatter about their sixth, and latest effort, "Screamer" that came out October 18, 2019ish. Didn't get a chance to check it out prior to this show, but look forward to doing so in the near future. It's impressive that Stephan Jenkins and whoever may be in the band these days (its changed numerous times over the years) still strives to remain relevant by putting out new music, rather than hitting the nostalgia circuit like many of their contemporaries. I enjoyed this show. Lots of energy, enthusiasm and good ol' Rock-n-Roll. As the saying goes, if you love what you do, it's not work (or something like that). It's pretty apparent Stephan Jenkins hasn't worked a day in his life. Enjoy this one!
5. Graduate
