Robben Ford Discussion

alnico2 · Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2004 11:26 pm Post subject: Ford Brothers In Coos Bay

Saw Robben and his brothers for the first time Tuesday night in Coos Bay. It was a great show in a great venue and my pleasure to behold. The musicanship and interplay of the band made for a most enjoyable evening.

Larry
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alnico2 · Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2004 9:38 am Post subject:

Anyone going to the Eugene, OR show tonight at The Jungle?

Mark has some crazy stuff going on with his harp setup -- using a volume pedal and some rack gear to break out with some non-traditional tones.

Robben used the Tele and a blackface Super and a blackface Deluxe last night in Coos Bay. Volker had a Les Paul and a Bogner. I think it was a Shiva combo -- anyone know which Bogner?

Larry
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Aeolian · Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2004 12:14 pm Post subject:

alnico2 · Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2004 12:26 pm Post subject:

The blackface super might have been Mark's. Mark had a Gibson Lab L-7 for a backup.

Is Robben known to use an AB/Y box? Maybe a Startouch -- he had some switching options going on. Robben was to move himself forward in the mix when needed. Excellent use of dynamics and the controls on his Tele. I knew he was a master musician, but this being my first time seeing him was an eye/ear opener.

Larry

elizabeth · Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2004 9:13 pm Post subject: Startouch

He did use a Startouch...small red box...hey, I was standing right in front of him, and you know I always notice shoes!
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Aeolian · Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2004 9:16 pm Post subject: Re: Startouch

alnico2 · Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2004 11:44 pm Post subject:

For Elizabeth, Robben was wearing black jeans and cowboy boots. He had a black leather jacket which he wore pre-gig for his taped tv interview.

I was duly impressed with the musicianship of his brothers. Stood about 20 feet behind Robben's amps for some of the show and watched Pat play drums. Impressive to say the least!

I didn't go to Wednesday's Eugene show -- hopefully someone will post a report.

Larry
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wbfree · Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2004 8:29 am Post subject:

Went to the Jungle last night, Very Happy

my friend Catherine and I drove there from Bend. They were outstanding. Mark reminds me of Paul Butterfield, he is a very good harp player. Robben was using a startouch switcher and a small white pedal that looked like it had an infinity sign on it? Confused

Does anyone know what that is? Question

Burnie

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Frosty · Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2004 10:44 am Post subject:

I was at the show in eugene also. The pedal was a Zendrive made by Alfonso Hermida. It made the tele sing with a really fat, sweet tone.

Aeolian · Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2004 11:29 am Post subject:

ahermida · Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2004 4:03 pm Post subject:

Hello!

My 1st time posting here. Someone sent me a link to this thread. I'm a big RF fan and haven't had the opportunity to see him live. Hopefully when I grow up I'll be able to :-)

Alf
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jwz · Newbie Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 2 Location: SoFla

Hey, I know you, you're the father of the Zendrive!
How'd you make out with all the hurricanes Alf?

ahermida · Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2004 2:15 pm Post subject: Re: This sounds familiar . . .

jwz · Newbie Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 2 Location: SoFla

Glad to hear you did fine.
Remind me again why we live in South Florida?

roadwarriorfortheblues · Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2004 4:56 pm Post subject: Remind me...