Robben Ford Discussion

roadwarriorfortheblues · Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 8:03 am Post subject: Bullet is coming June 6

Renegade Creation has announced the June release of their new album, Bullet. I listened to sound clips of the 10-track CD yesterday on abstractlogix.com and couldn't help myself from clicking the "Add to cart" button immediately! The song clips are that good! The release date is June 6 (oh geez, 27 days to go!) The link with audio samples is:

http://abstractlogix.com/xcart/product.php?productid=25526&cat=277&page=1

A few weeks ago I attended Robben's Instructional Clinic in St. Pete and he played two songs from the upcoming album. It was just Robben singing and playing his guitar (without a band). Honestly, I never thought I'd get to hear him play without a band -- and now I have -- and it was the most awesome thing ever!

Robben also talked a lot about his songwriting and chord voicings at the clinic. It was really interesting and informative, and an overwhelming amount of information!

I hope Renegade Creation will tour this summer, but I haven't seen any dates yet. I did get to see the band play two great shows without Jimmy Haslip last summer at the Iridium Jazz Club. I think I posted something about those shows last year.
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nineacres · Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 11:57 pm Post subject:

I couldn't agree more. The quality of the music fully bears out Robben's decision to be a band member rather than a solo performer. The chemistry between RF and Michael Landau is producing some quite remarkable results. It's been some time since I heard playing with such an immediate appeal.
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Ford427 · Member Joined: 25 Aug 2007 Posts: 15

Hey, that s awesome news as the first CD is still on top of my play list. This combination of fine musicians is a winner to my ear.
My hope is for a DVD sometime soon as for us fans down in this part of the world the likelyhood of catching these guys live is very slim.
I am off to order now.

Nigel.

PaulG · Posted: Fri May 11, 2012 7:48 am Post subject:

Thanks RWFB!! Great news. I was wondering about this, as it is overdue.
Also waiting on the MMcDonald cd.
I've seen RF and Landau play 3 times, although only once with RC. What a great duo!

I too will be watching for some tour dates. And buying CDs.

roadwarriorfortheblues · Posted: Fri May 11, 2012 10:41 am Post subject:

This forum has no "LIKE" button, so I must improvise:

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follow_the_music · Member Joined: 30 Mar 2008 Posts: 37 Location: Austria

Yeah, LIKE IT...

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roadwarriorfortheblues · Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 2:28 pm Post subject:

I got mine today !!!!! Very Happy

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spidey · Member Joined: 05 Jan 2011 Posts: 9

It's available as of today in the UK from Amazon and iTunes. Have just downloaded it! Can't wait to give it a listen!