Steely Dan at Nokia Theater
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Topic: Steely Dan at Nokia Theater
Posted By: Chicapah
Subject: Steely Dan at Nokia Theater
Date Posted: July 13 2006 at 11:24
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Having always loved their quirky style of jazz-tinged rock but never seeing them in person, I eagerly anticipated their show in the intimate and quality-sound environs of the Nokia Theater in Grand Prairie, Texas last night. I was not disappointed in the least. The four-piece horn section was top-notch and the other musicians were exemplary. Tight doesn't come close to describing how they worked as a band. Standouts were the excellent guitarist Jon Harrington, who handled the difficult-to-reproduce leads on "My Old School," "Peg," and "Kid Charlemagne" with amazing ease, and the drummer Keith Carlock who shined brightly on the challenging "Aja" and "Green Earrings." Becker and Fagan looked so comfy on stage it's hard to believe they haven't been touring constantly over their career together. Michael McDonald joined them for rousing versions of "Do it Again," "Don't take me alive," and "Show Biz Kids." Add great versions of "Bodisattva," "Dirty Work," "Time out of Mind," "Hey, Nineteen," and "I heard the news" and you've got yourself a great concert. If you've never heard them live do yourself a favor and try to catch them on this tour that just started. The quality of musicianship displayed will satisfy even the jazz purists among you and you'll find yourself singing right along with the audience on most every tune. I highly recommend it. ------------- "Literature is well enough, as a time-passer, and for the improvement and general elevation and purification of mankind, but it has no practical value" - Mark Twain |
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Posted By: Arsillus
Date Posted: July 13 2006 at 15:22
Hey! You were there as well? It was an amazing show. The mixing was a little off in the beginning, but by "Aja," they were at sonic perfection. The setlist was great too- a good mix between the hits and a little obscure stuff.  Keith Carlock owned, by the way.
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Posted By: Chicapah
Date Posted: July 14 2006 at 10:19
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I agree about Carlock totally. A band is only as good as its drummer and that kid played with powerful enthusiasm and flair. I hope other proggers take advantage of the tour and catch this first class act when they come through their town. It's money well spent. ------------- "Literature is well enough, as a time-passer, and for the improvement and general elevation and purification of mankind, but it has no practical value" - Mark Twain |
Posted By: Arsillus
Date Posted: July 14 2006 at 10:47
Yes, I had to repeatedly remind myself as I stared at the ticket price off and on.  Actually, now that I think about it, that lady drummer for McDonald was amazing as well. I hope other people realize that too.
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Posted By: Chicapah
Date Posted: July 14 2006 at 11:43
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Oh, yeah. That woman drummer is hell on wheels. Saw her with McDonald two years ago at Smirnoff and she blew the drummers for Hall & Oates and Average White Band off the stage. She's no lightweight, that's for sure. She can hold her own. ------------- "Literature is well enough, as a time-passer, and for the improvement and general elevation and purification of mankind, but it has no practical value" - Mark Twain |
Posted By: DallasBryan
Date Posted: July 14 2006 at 15:27
Arsillus and Chicapah sounds like you are my neighbors! You might want to check with the old DB geezer for a few FREE CD discards if you let me know what kind of music you like! 
AND I can probably get you FREE membership into the DFW GAY NAZI LIBERATION MILITIA TOO!
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Posted By: Chicapah
Date Posted: July 14 2006 at 16:04
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Sorry, I'm a card-carrying Appliantologist. We worship kitchen refrigerators as well as washers and dryers. ------------- "Literature is well enough, as a time-passer, and for the improvement and general elevation and purification of mankind, but it has no practical value" - Mark Twain |
Posted By: Arsillus
Date Posted: July 14 2006 at 23:57
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Wow! I've been trying to get into there for ages!
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Posted By: Chicapah
Date Posted: July 15 2006 at 09:46
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It's the only religion that comes with a warranty. ------------- "Literature is well enough, as a time-passer, and for the improvement and general elevation and purification of mankind, but it has no practical value" - Mark Twain |
Posted By: Arsillus
Date Posted: July 15 2006 at 10:30
Clever...
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Posted By: Chicapah
Date Posted: July 15 2006 at 12:58
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Must give credit where's it's due. I think it was Zappa that came up with the concept of Appliantology. One funny dude, that Frank. ------------- "Literature is well enough, as a time-passer, and for the improvement and general elevation and purification of mankind, but it has no practical value" - Mark Twain |
Posted By: Arsillus
Date Posted: July 16 2006 at 00:42
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That sounds like something Zappa would come up with.
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