Yoshi's Dec. 18th

bsalvador

Wow, haven't seen Jim play a live show in an age, probably at the DuNord a few Decembers ago, so seeing him on Yoshi's stage was a quite a treat. Most of the show was a trio w/ Chris Kee on bass and Tony Mason on drums, a little East and a little West. It was great to see Jim strangle his Tele within an inch of it's life, but for a Princeton Reverb, being owned by Jim has to be some kind of Purgatory. That little amp and speaker were sweating pretty much the whole time, sometimes being given a short break when the guitar's volume was turned down, but it was getting pummeled a lot of the time with detuning and just playing wide open. Joe Goldmark and Erik Deutsch played pedal steel and organ respectively, on Chelsea Bridge and Folsom Prison Blues (both awesome...) All in all, a great, fun night out, and (another) illuminating 90+ minute guitar lesson from Jim, especially interesting to me was what and how he played when he was backing a soloist, understated but with rich harmony, letting things breathe. Very, very nice - thank you!!!

OK, I need a little help. I had a brain fart on the last song - big rave up, as Jim said, it got crazy...what's the name of that tune? It's driving me a little crazy here.....

-Bernie

seadub8

"Third Stone From the Sun" - I had a blast too. I lucked out and sat right in front of him; my buddy and I were sitting at the table right against the front of the stage. I couldn't wipe the smile off my face as soon as the first note was played. I was especially happy that he played "Blues for Roy", that lick he hits really does something for me.

TheRightHandMan

I couldn't make it but I heard it was a GREAT show. Thanks for the details and great description.

bsalvador

The DuNord is narrow with bad lines of sight, so seeing Jim at Yoshi's was a real treat. Nice, high stage, great sound, no straining to see, it's a really nice venue, and yes, a great show.

seadub8 - thanks for ending the torture. I woke up in the middle of the night and that tune was still in my head, and I just couldn't pull that title out of the recesses of my brain.

JimCampilongo

Thanks so much for going you guys and it was a great night for all of us... wish I could have spent more time with you Bernie. Anyway, thanks again ALL!

kgharper

It was great! Thanks Jim.