The Steel Guitar Forum Store 

Post new topic Marty Stuart in Chicago Dec. 16
Reply to topic
Author Topic:  Marty Stuart in Chicago Dec. 16
Frank Freniere


From:
The First Coast
Post  Posted 14 Oct 2017 7:40 am    
Reply with quote

Chris Scruggs on non-pedal steel and bass at the Old Town School of Folk Music 8pm.
View user's profile Send private message

Jeff Garden


From:
Center Sandwich, New Hampshire, USA
Post  Posted 14 Oct 2017 9:10 am    
Reply with quote

Thanks, Frank...and for you New Englanders, I just now noticed Marty and his Fabulous Superlatives will be at the Flying Monkey in Plymouth, NH on December 9
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

gary pierce


From:
Rossville TN
Post  Posted 14 Oct 2017 11:12 am    
Reply with quote

I just saw them last night on Bluegrass Underground, and they were great, but Chris only played bass.
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Chris Walke

 

From:
St Charles, IL
Post  Posted 16 Oct 2017 6:29 am     Re: Marty Stuart in Chicago Dec. 16
Reply with quote

Frank Freniere wrote:
Chris Scruggs on non-pedal steel and bass at the Old Town School of Folk Music 8pm.


Holy moly! Might have to get out for that one!
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Jeff Garden


From:
Center Sandwich, New Hampshire, USA
Post  Posted 16 Oct 2017 7:52 am    
Reply with quote

I'll give you guys the pre-Chicago review - I got tickets for Dec 9 in Plymouth NH last nite.
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Jeff Garden


From:
Center Sandwich, New Hampshire, USA
Post  Posted 10 Dec 2017 8:24 am    
Reply with quote

I went to see Marty Stuart last nite. What a great show by a master showman and musician. Clarence White's modified B-Bender Tele that Marty plays is absolutely the best sounding Tele I've ever heard. Twang, Tele "bite", and the sound cuts through the mix to really stand out. I was a little disappointed that Gary Carter wasn't along to play steel but Marty sure made up for it with LOTS of great B-Bender licks. Great dual Tele work throughout with "Cuzin'" Kenny Vaughan. For you gearheads it looked like a stage of Fender Deluxe Reverb amps. Bassist Chris Scruggs played one tune on non-pedal. They opened with 3 or 4 kickin' electric guitar tunes like "The Whiskey Ain't Workin' Anymore" and then a surf guitar tune off their new "Way Out West" album. They switched it up with crystal clear acoustic guitar in a tribute to Grady Martin who played on Marty Robbins hit "El Paso". More acoustic tunes highlighted by Marty playing a solo mandolin version of "Orange Blossom Special". They finished up with a nice gospel number and more new electric tunes off "Way Out West". Kenny, Chris, and drummer Harry Stinson all got a chance to feature on songs. All in all, a great nite out and the sound was outstanding.
Here's a youtube video of "El Paso" from a performance last year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q2-HdjuPDM
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Craig Stock


From:
Westfield, NJ USA
Post  Posted 10 Dec 2017 8:59 am    
Reply with quote

Jeff, I got to see them in Jersey back in the spring, one of the best shows I've been too. Glad you enjoyed it!
_________________
Regards, Craig

I cried because I had no shoes, then I met a man who had no feet.

Today is tomorrow's Good ol' days
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website

Frank Freniere


From:
The First Coast
Post  Posted 10 Dec 2017 12:25 pm    
Reply with quote

Nice review, Jeff - I am really primed to see them this week.
View user's profile Send private message

James Flaherty

 

From:
California, USA
Post  Posted 11 Dec 2017 11:57 am     oOTSOFM
Reply with quote

Wow, this makes me wish I still lived in Chicago. I used to live 2 blocks away from the OTSFM and used to take guitar lessons there. They have great acts that come through there.
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Frank Freniere


From:
The First Coast
Post  Posted 17 Dec 2017 1:00 pm    
Reply with quote

Marty and the Superlatives were, well, fabulous last night at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music. It was Chris Scruggs's birthday and the non-pedal steel was featured on "Long Black Veil."

One observation: I was able to shake Marty's hand as he left the stage and it was like grabbing a clump of emery boards. I can't imagine the calluses on his left hand! I'll bet Chris also has monster calluses as he was giving his doghouse bass a good workout all night.






View user's profile Send private message

Jeff Garden


From:
Center Sandwich, New Hampshire, USA
Post  Posted 17 Dec 2017 1:42 pm    
Reply with quote

Glad you enjoyed it, Frank Smile
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail


All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Jump to:  

Our Online Catalog
Strings, CDs, instruction,
steel guitars & accessories

www.SteelGuitarShopper.com

Please review our Forum Rules and Policies

Steel Guitar Forum LLC
PO Box 237
Mount Horeb, WI 53572 USA


Click Here to Send a Donation

Email admin@steelguitarforum.com for technical support.


BIAB Styles
Ray Price Shuffles for
Band-in-a-Box

by Jim Baron
HTTP