Robben Ford Discussion

Leftbender · Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 12:52 am Post subject: Robben in Amsterdam

In summary folks: Great Concert but the wrong setting Crying or Very sad

Robben played second in a duo concert that was promoted as a Jazz/Fusion gig. First bass extraordinair Richard Bona played, and although I do not really like his mix of ethnic and fusion, he put up a great show. He stoped playing at 11 pm so after that a lot of people already went home. This continued during Robben's show. I think because of the fact that Robben isn't really playing Jazz/Fusion during this tour. So the promotion of this concert was wrong.
Robben did a great gig, but one could notice the frustration of some technical problems. Daved had to make overtime on the stage because of a failing bass amp and (I think) some trouble with Robben's Tele. But the decreasing number of spectators even embarrassed me. This had nothing to do with the quallity of the band or the songs. I think a lot of people just didn't know what to expect when Robben started at 11:30 pm (!!!) I hope Robben's management will take this in concideration.
And for the music: What can I say folks!!! Those who dare to say something bad about Badge again will be shot. Survivers will be shot again!

I hope Robben will have more fun tonight in Hellendoorn. He deserves it!!

Lefty

Bluelobster · Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 1:35 am Post subject: Disappointment

Hi Left Bender , i am so glad not having traveled to Dam. When i go to Robben Ford gigs , i just want my full load of Robben's Band.
Sure it looks like the mega wrong setting : I've seen Richard Bona with the Zawinul syndicate , quite impressive player, but it's the same for me i don't like his mix of ethnic & fusion.
Also it reminds me of Robben in Cannes : the first act was Lucky Peterson, he tore the house down, then during the intermission 3/4 of people went home..................So you are moving to Hellerndoom this night???

If my forehead, my throat, my eyes and my nose calm down i'll try Italia.
See You Blob

Leftbender · Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 2:15 am Post subject:

Unfortunately I'm not able to go this evening............... Crying or Very sad

But as a RF fan I've got my portion of fine music. During the encore I was able to polish his shoes (who where black boots, (for Liz..)) and while he was doing Lovin' Cup he blew my brains out with his Tele. Amazing!!!!!

Bluelobster · Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 2:19 am Post subject: Thank you

Lefty thanks for the shoes Wink

but you forgot the socks

Next time .

Lovin'cup Shocked

Blob

PierreL · Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 2:57 am Post subject:

I like Richard Bona, I have seen him with the Pat Metheny Group and this was really good, but to mix him with Robben is definitely not a great idea.

elizabeth · Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 8:42 am Post subject: Shoes

My favorites are the two-tones (the French man calls them pimp shoes...I do NOT agree) and the boots that are the color of good cafe latte. As for socks, I prefer the ones with cute pictures, but then I have a foot fetish (along with so many of my other idiosyncracies!)

Lobster sweetie, I hope you are feeling better. You need to come back to sunny California.... Even Ahhhhnold wants you back.

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McHenk

Hopefully the crowd tonight in Hellendoorn will be more Robben minded.
You just pointed out the exact reason I didn't want to go to the
Melkweg in Amsterdam. Exclamation

I'll let you have a share of enthousiastic feedback 2morrow.

McHenk

marinblues · Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 12:42 pm Post subject: Re: Robben in Amsterdam

Leftbender · Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 1:00 pm Post subject:

It seems some people do not agree with us, Marin. I find it a wonderful song too!! Laughing

marinblues · Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 1:07 pm Post subject:

Leftbender · Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 11:18 pm Post subject:

Glad to hear your baby boy is already getting the propper musical education

Daved · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2003 3:24 am Post subject: Re: Robben in Amsterdam

marinblues · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2003 3:32 am Post subject:

Great Stuff Daved,

see on Tuesday (Teatro Smeraldo, Milano)!

(first row, on the right!)

Bella Italia! Laughing

ciao,

marin

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marinblues · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2003 3:41 am Post subject:

Leftbender · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2003 4:23 am Post subject:

Daved,

Thanks a lot for your explanation about the Amsterdam performance. I enjoyed every minute of Robben's performance. Beeing a musician myself often has the disadvantage that you see (and hear) everything that goes wrong during a performance. But hey, shit happens all the time! Luckely 99,9% of the crowd doesn't notice it.
I'm glad to hear Robben's album is selling fine. He gets the credits for it he deserves!!
Hoping to meet you sometime!

Yours,

Lefty