silas
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Post by silas on Apr 2, 2006 19:10:11 GMT
What is going to be the line up for the 2006 tour. I am assuming that it will be Pete, Roger, Zak, Pino, Rabbit and possibly Simon T.
If Simon is not in the line up will they use another guitarist/ vocalist?
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Post by pkeets on Apr 2, 2006 20:23:30 GMT
This is what we're expecting. There are a few venues where Simon T. will also open with Casbah Club, so he's going to be one tired puppy.
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Post by jimana13 on Apr 2, 2006 20:55:57 GMT
Has anyone heared how Pino has been on recent Jeff Beck shows....
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Post by Designer on Apr 4, 2006 13:16:23 GMT
Simon is definitely in the band. He answered the question about getting tired if he does both serts a couple of months and answered that the Who gig is fairly easy for him as he just sits in the background whilst Pete and Rog do all the work.
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Post by pkeets on Apr 7, 2006 18:03:11 GMT
From TheWhoMaxR&B, here's a review of Pino Palladino playing with Jeff Beck:
>4th April 2006
Jeff Beck @ The Warfield Theatre in San Francisco
Amidst the rain drenched ugliness of Market Street in San Francisco lies an historic venue called The Warfield Theatre where fans in different degrees of wet soaked clothing met face to face and blow by blow with the Greatest Electric Guitarist to ever strap a Les Paul, Telecaster or Stratocaster across his shoulder, one Mr. Jeff Beck.
In the company of my Lady, Sharon, our son George, my dearest friend and best man, Nathan and his son Logan (who turns 17 tomorrow), none of whom had ever been to The Warfield before, we scurried past security to a table, initially. Aft a drink and some grits we followed Nathan and Logan's lead up front, just a few feet right of centre to be the 2nd-3rd bodies from the stage.
What followed, beginning at 8:35 pm until 10:11 pm, was an onslaught of guitar prowess ranging from the bombastic powerchord crunch of Marshall driven full-tilt rock and roll to the incredibly delicate and sublime perfection of "Cause We Ended As Lovers," "Nadia" and "Angel (Footsteps)," and the final encore number "Somewhere Over The Rainbow."
Tears were brought to my eyes with noticeable sobs that shook my body during CWEAL, Angel, Nadia, and SOTR causing Sharon to look away from Jeff and into my eyes, knowing just how much this all meant to me.
This was a younger Jeff than on recent tours, one who put SO MUCH PUNCH into some of the old nostalgic tracks. Yes, to me, addressing the past so much, all the way back to TRUTH was bringing forth a younger and more vital Jeff than the one who diddled away over techno-jive nothingness for the last 7 years (with some exceptions, of course).
I will not address the weaker parts/ingredients of the show's personnel, but suffice to say that by omission, my dislike or inability to appreciate them/he/she* tells a story in and of itself.
Let it be known that, "up front," nearly close enough to have Jeff's sweat flung upon you, the sound was incredible, wonder- ful, with every instrument audible, distinctly, but perfectly mixed as a whole. Earlier reports from different locations in the hall noted low overall volume and difficulty hearing Pino Palladino. Up front, with the right side PA nearest, the power and crunch of Jeff's guitar was perfect, even the oh-so-desirably PAINFUL at times. Pino was a powerhouse, and I was suitably impressed, having gone, in 96 minutes time, from wondering what all the fuss was, to believing that Pino is one of the best bass players out there, and certainly should remain beside Jeff as often as possible (and hopefully the fall/winter tour will feature Pino and he will not be out with TheWho->).
One correction in precious reviews is that it was "Rice Pudding" that was teased as the into to "Goin' Down" ...not "Plynth." A tease some will remember hearing on the 2001 tour dates.
Beck's ability to roll his right palm over the tremelo bridge of his Strat and hit 2 octaves higher than the note picked is unprecedented in electric guitar playing. The dive bombs and high rise flights of notes that are signature Beck, are owned by Jeff, no one else dares attempt these feats.
Covering a cross-section of his post-Yardbirds career, a very well rounded set full of classic vocal blues and incredible instrumental rock and fusion enveloped and enthralled the crowd who adored Jeff. His bashful acknowledgement of their love showed in his eyes, and his embarrassed fist to the forehead sign of his mistakes here and there that were perfectly unnoticeable even to the most ardent fans.
FACT: Jeff should never tour without a dynamic bass player, let alone tour with no bass player at all like he did in 2003. The difference was measurable and made the 2003 efforts pale by comparison. Pino did an admirable job and has my vote for forthcoming tours. I hope The Who-> don't pay him very well!!
Vinnie is a beater, a pounder, lacking the finesse of a Phillips or a Bozzio, however it may just have been this beating of the drums in such a way that made the show so POWERFUL! I mean, when this show caught stride about the time of CWEAL, lookout, balls deluxe!
Lacking the showmanship of Hammer, the keyboardist was truly great, working perfectly with Jeff and hitting the pocket on the Wired, Guitar Shop and There & Back tunes where Hammer of Hymas' signature licks would have been missing if not played. I prefer this guy over Hymas hands-down!
The vocal tunes really helped this time. No doubt, having some tunes sung for Jeff to riff off of, behind, in front of, and over, under, sideways down made a world of difference in the pacing and vibe of the show. I know this is a singularly different opinion, but for me, Jeff has a lot of searching to do for the *right* vocalist, because no matter how much having a singer aided to this show's appeal, the present vocalist is absolutely *not* the right one.
THE VERDICT IS IN: Jeff Beck is still the Guv'nor, has no peers, and is still and always on top of his craft, leaving every jaw dropped in the audience and leaving a lasting memory for the lucky few who recognise his artistry and supreme talent.
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