Somebody post some pictures of when Stevie Nicks was hot. I can't be arsed, but I want to see some.
Somebody post some pictures of when Stevie Nicks was hot. I can't be arsed, but I want to see some.
My vote is for the FW review as I have no clue what a Govt Mule is.Originally Posted by SteveSly
Oh Gruno, where have you been hiding yourself? There must be a Gov't Mule thread here every six months, if not more.
I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down.'- Bob Newhart
Thanks for the vid -- I might have heard them a time or two before. Does nothing for me. Seems like Toto meets Mountain.
Gov't Mule was started back in the mid-90's as an offshoot of the Allman Brothers Band. Warren Haynes and Allan Woody were both members of the Allmans. I guess I would call them a blues based jam band. If you like that kind of stuff they are one of the best out there in my opinion. I discovered them through this forum as there are lots of fans here. Warren Haynes is one of the best known blues oriented guitarists out there today and has literally played with just about everybody at tone time or another.
Steve Sly
The highlighted parts must be the reason their music holds zero interest for me.
Now about that Fleetwood Mac show you saw...
The show was great. These guys are all getting old, but still can put on a great show. For me Lindsey Buckingham is still the highlight. He is still in great shape and can wail the hell out of a guitar. His solo at the end of “I’m So Afraid” has become Fleetwood Mac’s “Comfortably Numb”. Simply a stunning solo spot with great lighting that raises Goosebumps on your skin. Stevie Nicks was less animated than the last time around (she is really starting to show her age in her stage movements), but her voice is still in good shape. She does not attempt to hit the really high notes anymore, but her lower register almost sounds more husky and powerful than back in the day and she uses that to her advantage. John McVie and Mick Fleetwood were solid on the bottom as always. Fleetwood is one of the few drummers out there that is able to make a drum solo entertaining. He may not be Neal Peart, but he is sure fun to watch. The band were augmented by a keyboard player, 2nd guitarist, 2 background vocalists, and what appeared to be a 2nd drummer behind the amps at the back of the stage. Every once in a while you could see his drum sticks up above the top of the amps. Not sure what that was all about as he was never introduced, but he was definitely there. Anyway, great show overall. Here is the set list:
SECOND HAND NEWS
THE CHAIN
DREAMS
SAD ANGEL
RHIANNON
NOT THAT FUNNY
TUSK
SISTERS OF THE MOON
SARA
BIG LOVE
LANDSLIDE
NEVER GOING BACK AGAIN
WITHOUT YOU
GYPSY
EYES OF THE WORLD
GOLD DUST WOMAN
I’M SO AFRAID
STAND BACK
GO YOUR OWN WAY
ENCORE:
WORLD TURNING / DRUM SOLO
DON’T STOP
ENCORE:
SILVER SPRING
SAY GOODBYE
Steve Sly
On those videos of "The Dance" you can occasionally glimpse a 2nd drummer.
I've got a bike you can ride it if you like
Yes, they have toured with 2nd drummers before and did have on the dance. He was in the background, but still quite visible. The last time I saw them in 2006 they had a 2nd drummer, but he was right out on stage with everyone else. It just seemed wierd having a guy completely out of view.
Steve Sly
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