We were a bit dissapointed when we noticed that Travis Carlton would not be playing, but Washingon D.C. native and former Gov't Mule bassist did a fine job teaming with Toss Panos and Robben.
I noticed Baltimore fusion guitarist Carl Filipiak (http://www.carlfilipiak.com/) heading backstage before the show, so I was wondering if Robben might invite him up at some point; but, alas, no.
The show started promptly, which allowed me to make my 05:00 wake-up call this morning.
Robben opened with "Lovin' Cup" and then headed into "Indianola" and continued to smoke from there.
In the, "There's One in Every Crowd" department, a woman repeatedly called out for, "It Don't Make Sense," and Robben had to finally admonish her gently, "We have other plans for tonight."
The band covered all of the songs from the "Soul On Ten" release, to the crowds approval.
I especially enjoyed "Earthquake," where Robben began his solo at a pianissimo level, working the volume pot with his finger as he played; as the solo increased in intensity, he switched to the volume pedal, which he stomped frenetically.
"Don't Worry 'Bout Me" is a great song, and a nice change of pace. My sister opined that Robben's extended wah-wah solo seemed a bit incongruous, given the nature of the song.
But it's great to hear Robben employing the volume and wah pedal so liberally, as he is the master of these devices.
The band returned for an encore following a standing ovation from the appreciative crowd, but I'll be darned if I can remember which song they played!!!
It was my brother's first time seeing Robben live; he mentioned that of all the "guitar heroes" on the scene today, RF is by far the best singer.
We were a bit dissapointed when we noticed that Travis Carlton would not be playing, but Washingon D.C. native and former Gov't Mule bassist did a fine job teaming with Toss Panos and Robben.
I noticed Baltimore fusion guitarist Carl Filipiak (http://www.carlfilipiak.com/) heading backstage before the show, so I was wondering if Robben might invite him up at some point; but, alas, no.
The show started promptly, which allowed me to make my 05:00 wake-up call this morning.
Robben opened with "Lovin' Cup" and then headed into "Indianola" and continued to smoke from there.
In the, "There's One in Every Crowd" department, a woman repeatedly called out for, "It Don't Make Sense," and Robben had to finally admonish her gently, "We have other plans for tonight."
The band covered all of the songs from the "Soul On Ten" release, to the crowds approval.
I especially enjoyed "Earthquake," where Robben began his solo at a pianissimo level, working the volume pot with his finger as he played; as the solo increased in intensity, he switched to the volume pedal, which he stomped frenetically.
"Don't Worry 'Bout Me" is a great song, and a nice change of pace. My sister opined that Robben's extended wah-wah solo seemed a bit incongruous, given the nature of the song.
But it's great to hear Robben employing the volume and wah pedal so liberally, as he is the master of these devices.
The band returned for an encore following a standing ovation from the appreciative crowd, but I'll be darned if I can remember which song they played!!!
It was my brother's first time seeing Robben live; he mentioned that of all the "guitar heroes" on the scene today, RF is by far the best singer.
Thats surprising. He has been using a Super Reverb and Twin Reverb together with a Zendrive which sounded amazing last time I saw him in NYC. Would love to see the Dumbles again.
Yes, One of the best Dumble style amps at the moment.
Friend landed me one for long time use – 80’s circuit, high voltage, skyline, non HRM. Sounds like Robben’s Amp.
I’ve also tried Larry Carlton’s Bludo bluesmaster and it was absolutely magical. Great cleans with very sweet brakeup when pushed. _________________ www.customcabcom.com www.drika.biz
Joined: 29 Jan 2004 Posts: 1504 Location: Methuen, MA
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:22 pm Post subject:
Re: Robben's extended wah-wah solo...
When I saw Robben last February he used lots of wah during Supernatural. Just when I thought he'd turn it off, he kept it going and I really dug it (sorry, too much Woodstock redux over the weekend!). Can never get enough wah... _________________ Soul on Eleven
Joined: 27 Aug 2007 Posts: 21 Location: North Jersey
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 7:01 pm Post subject:
I took a gander at Robben's rig before the Skylands show and he had his Super Reverb and his Dumble, didn't notice a Zen Drive, but it seems he switched from a modded Cry Baby to a Vox Wah since I last saw him in Morristown in February. I agree, he was working that Wah pedal like nobody's business.
I think Robben was using his Dumble (there appear to be a backup) with a 2 x 12 semi-open back and a Fender Super at the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA. It seemed to me he was using both with an amp switcher. I don't think I heard a Zen Drive being used. I think he was just using the Dumble and hitting the volume pedal at full when he wanted that overdrive sound. I found it interesting that when I saw him at the State Theatre in Falls Church, VA he had a Louis Electric and a Super both behind plexi-glass. At the Birchmere, which is not known for have very "loud" volumes because of the neighbors, Robben was able to let the Dumble be unleashed. I sure it was rolled back because a 100 watt monster like that would have blown my eardrums out if it was at full volume.
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