Well, the weekend is over. Shame it had to end. The good thing is this, I got to see my son this weekend, I got to practice with my band mates, what a good practice it was too. Then, the highlight of my weekend, I get to see Alice in Chains last night! Rocking Show! Old stuff, new stuff, new singer William Duvall is awesome! I was a bit skeptical at first, with Layne Staley being one of the founding members. From what I heard last night, this kid has skills.
So, 2 hours of old fashioned grunge metal, a set change mid show to an acoustic run of about 4 songs, quick change back to normal and more solid state music.
The opening band, I know so little of right now. "Hurt". I know they have gotten some radio play. But, I don't know enough about them to comment. I DO know, that timing is everything, wouldn't you know it, I went to get some beers and water, looked behind me going up the stairs and the band was coming up right behind me and my friend Karen. So, I got to shake his hand, comment on the show, meet, although brief, the other members. What a night!!
I recommend to ANYONE that has not yet heard or seen Alice in Chains in concert, to do so with a haste. Jerry Cantrell is still kicking it old school with ripping guitar riffs, solid rhythms and leads that are smoking!
So, enough about my weekend.....I will post more later.
About Me
- Toby
- I am 35, divorced, 1 son 7 years old. I live with my family. I lead a spiritual life within a Native American Medicine and Shamanism realm. I am an active solo musician as well as a part of "The Baghdad String Benders". I currently live and work in Baghdad, Iraq as a civilian contractor. I am versed in Middle Eastern, West African and Native American rhythms etc. I am also a "Trance Dancer" Perhaps also referred to as Totem Dancing, (not affiliated with Traditional Pow Wow dancing.) I also love the outdoors, camping, hiking, chasing storms (not for profit, more for personal pleasure). I am a diverse character to be sure.
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This freakin' concert rocked!!!! They all played their a$$es off and gave a concert to make up for all the time they were away. The new singer has chops and a great stage presence. It was fun, though, from my shorter perspective, I would have liked to be at stage front... but, apparently, that's just me. ;-)
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