Robben Ford Discussion

Daved · Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2006 6:20 pm Post subject:

I very briefly spoke with Robben over the phone today.

He says it looks like Samuri Sam"s will finally open this weekend so the first jam show should be Monday night. Unfortunately I will be returning from an Allman Brothers weekend gig this, so I don't think I'll get back in time to help him with this show.

However, I will be doing the Bakersfield gig next week and his Florida gigs in 3 weeks.

He says the band for B-field will be Gary Novak and Andrew Ford.
He will be using the Dumble rig.

In Florida his band will be Hilary Jones and Roscoe Beck... and he will use his ZD thru provided amps.
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Cheebatone · Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 12:54 am Post subject: Re: UK Gigs

roadwarriorfortheblues · Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:41 am Post subject: Roscoe & Hilary !

PaulG · Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 1:26 pm Post subject:

Daved, regarding the Hollywood gigs....
Do you know what to expect from 'Smoke', who Robben is playing with? The website indicates it's a jam with special guests. Just don't know if it's a blues band, fusion, or ? The San Luis Obispo Blues Society is advertising EC Scott & Smoke w/ Jerome Washington Express in May. Wonder if this is the same 'Smoke'.

Let's hope that where there's Smoke, there's fire. I'm sure Robben will add some heat.

jonhanks · Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 2:11 am Post subject: UK Tour

Hi

YUP.....A very very happy man!!

Thanks Charly

srammell · Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 1:57 pm Post subject:

Hi Daved,

I hope thats not ALL the gigs in the UK during November?, how come there are no shows in the South/South West again?, looks like another trip to London for me if there is nothing closer to me in Bristol Crying or Very sad

Still any chance to see the man has to be taken!

Simon

whoops spoke too soon - theres a gig in Frome only 30 miles away

jconstant · Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:35 pm Post subject:

PaulG · Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 7:23 am Post subject:

Thanks for the report, J! I'm planning on taking a Tuesday off and going down to check out the jam. I lived in LA from '79 to '87, and I can't count the times I regret missing some of the great music being played in LA at that time. Not just Robben, but Hollywood Fats, etc. Ignorance is a crime!
This is a great opportunity to catch a local jam session with world class talent.

Thanks again!!!

jconstant · Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 7:27 am Post subject:

Daved · Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 8:03 am Post subject:

Speaking with Robben at the B-field show the other night, my understanding at this point is that the central Cal/Yoshi's band will be Gary Novak on drums, Andrew Ford on bass, and Greg Mathieson on keys.

And for the Seattle/Portland shows he's looking at Gary and Andrew plus Mike Landau on guitar.
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Aeolian · Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 4:19 pm Post subject:

Gee, I don't know which I'd rather see. Robben inspired by Greg's incredible comping, or exchanging melodic fire with Mike.

Any idea on the material? Keep on Running has been out for awhile. It'd be great to get a cross section of his stuff.
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Ian Hurtt · Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 7:38 pm Post subject:

JavaDiva · Posted: Mon May 01, 2006 5:40 pm Post subject: Portland

Wow! Would love to hear Robben and Mike Landau together in Portland - has that been confirmed? I'm bringing my brother to the show, he is a guitar player and is looking forward to hearing Robben play. If anyone is coming up for the Portland show, come a day early and catch some of Portland's best blues/jazz players at the Candlelight on Monday night(DK4).

Daved · Posted: Mon May 01, 2006 7:57 pm Post subject:

Yes, JD, I spoke with both Robben and Mike tonight whilst getting them set up for tonight's SafSam show. Mike confirmed his being in on the NW run and, after discussing some production info I needed for those dates, Mike and I exchanged numbers so I can contact him about picking up his gear when those shows get closer.

So, unless something drastic happens between now and then Mike will be the other guitar for all the NW Robben shows.
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rainmkr63 · Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 1:56 pm Post subject:

Daved, do we think Landau will be performing with Robben at the Coach house, August 4th??

Thanks
Rob