Robben Ford Discussion

BlueRunner · Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 5:42 pm Post subject: Canyon Club, August 3?

OK, so Robben's playing down here in the Home Territories! And on a double bill with Joe Bonamassa, no less! Thursday night, August 3, at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills (right on the Ventura/Los Angeles County border).

So who's coming down for the show and taking up my offer of a drink on the BlueRunner? (I'm probably going by myself, so any company would be great.)
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JohnnyZ · Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 6:00 pm Post subject: Re: Canyon Club, August 3?

PaulG · Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 3:24 pm Post subject:

Hey Blue...
That really sounds like a great show. I'll be catching Robben the night before in Santa Barbara. It's not a double show, but I couldn't resist catching him close to home. I honestly didn't know he was playing the Canyon Club until after I bought tix for the SB show.
These days, 'I'm built for comfort...I'm not built for speed.'

Enjoy the show!

BlueRunner · Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:48 am Post subject:

PaulG: Wait wait!! Where in Santa Barbara?
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BlueRunner · Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:52 am Post subject:

PaulG: Wait wait don't tell me! SoHO, right? Hmmmm. Now I have a tough choice. Or maybe both?
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PaulG · Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 6:26 am Post subject:

Blue..
Yep, at Soho. It's funny (not) how hard it is to find Robben's gigs. I found this on the BlueRockit site last month. Wish they were posted on mmmmm ...let's see....maybe the Robben Ford site???? I guess that's one reason to come to this forum.
Excuse my rant. Back to the shows.
Had I known about the Canyon Club, I would've chosen that first, but I jumped on the Soho as soon as I saw it. I made a run to Safari Sam's last month, pretending to be young again, and decided to keep it close this time. If you make it to Soho, let me know. We met at Moe's once, so I may recognize you.
Either way, enjoy the show(s).
pg

Daved · Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 8:12 am Post subject:

Bluelobster · Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 8:51 am Post subject: resign

i bet we have to resign about summers : July & august only in California
no matter south or north. And a scout game : where are they gonna play.

BlueRunner · Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 3:58 pm Post subject:

But hey, all's well that ends well. It appears that all of Robben's California dates are now on the Tour page at his web site. And if they were publicized too far in advance, they'd all be sold out, and us "real fans" wouldn't be able to get tickets.

OK Paul G, call me a wimp for not doing both, but I've opted for the Canyon Club gig (much as I love SoHO, particularly the wild boar they have on the menu -- probably the result of the National Park Service's habitat culling over on Santa Cruz Island, but who wants to get into the invasive v. native species argument when dinner tastes so good?). I've never been to the Canyon Club, and the combo of Robben and Joe Bonamassa is just too good to miss. And before you call me a wimp, the next night I'm in Hollywood at the John Anson Ford Amphitheater for that venue's annual "Lady Jazz" night, this year featuring perennial sax great Vi Redd.

As for pretending to be young again: It works while I'm still rockin' away in one of those clubs down in the San Fernando Valley (e.g., Cozy's) with a drink in my hand, but sometimes on the drive home I notice the grey hairs in the rearview mirror as I struggle to stay awake. Maybe after I retire I'll go into the booking business, and specialize in bringing top blues acts to retirement homes for 4:00 p.m. concerts!
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PaulG · Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 9:51 am Post subject:

Thanks Blue and Daved...once again, the voices of reason. True that the best things in life are worth working (or digging) for. In a very selfish way, I think we're lucky that Robben is not the draw he should be. You'll note that I never mention an upcoming show that I have not already secured tickets for. As I said, it's one of the main reasons to come to the forum. I don't think any shows have slipped by this forum yet, so it keeps me tuned in.

As for being a wimp, Blue... I live in a glass house. I was all over the road driving home from Hollywood last month. Guess I should take up coffee.

BTW Daved... did I miss Robben's lineup for these SoCal shows? I see that the Ford Bros seem to be taking this summer off. Or maybe I just need to keep digging!

Bluelobster · Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:22 am Post subject: GENTLEMEN

I would like you stop teasing me with your insane problems of how to handle great californian nights. Oh well i know it's my own fault babe.

Bluelobster · Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:22 am Post subject: GENTLEMEN

I would like you stop teasing me with your insane problems of how to handle great californian nights. Oh well i know it's my own fault babe.

Bluelobster · Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:22 am Post subject: GENTLEMEN

I would like you stop teasing me with your insane problems of how to handle great californian nights. Oh well i know it's my own fault babe.

JohnnyZ · Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 4:49 pm Post subject:

Blobby, do you have a twichy finger?! Laughing

Bluelobster · Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 9:54 pm Post subject: hu