Popular Post Yessongs Posted June 5, 2022 Popular Post Posted June 5, 2022 So Rachanee and I went to see ZZ Top at The Mountain Winery in Saratoga, Calif set high in the hills where all the rich people live. I really like this place, just outstanding. 12th row seats in the center, just a bit to the left of the stage. Hit “Krungthai” for dinner before the show. After went to “Straits” for a drink then headed out. 75 degrees when we pulled into the parking lot. Nice night out there. Last time I saw ZZ Top was at the Cow Palace, July 1981 with Loverboy as the opening band. Sadly, original Bass Guitarist, Dusty Hill passed away last year, they now have his Bass Tech named Elwood Francis, who knows the music quite well. Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard are the 2 remaining originals for 51 years now. Billy Gibbons was telling everyone when he took the job, he was clean shaven, 6 months later, rehearsals for this tour started and he grew a beard and he will fit in quite nicely with me! Aerosmith is now the ONLY band together for 50 years that have all of the original members still with the band. 8:00pm out they come….they launch into “Got Me Under Pressure” then the rest of the night was just all of the great material they played over the decades “I Thank You” “Jesus Just Left Chicago” “Pearl Necklace” "I’m Bad, I’m Nationwide” “Sleeping Bag" “Sharp Dressed Man” “Just Got Paid” few others and closing the show with “Gimme All Your Lovin” and a blistering version of “Legs” with all the women just busting out of their seats letting it go! They brought out those Guitars made by “Dean” with all the white fuzz on them…just like in the video! I have to say, Billy Gibbons is 72 years old now, man that guys “Growl” and that voice he has, has not changed one bit. He still sounds amazing. Was pleasantly surprised at how many women were at this show dressed to impress….seriously. Encores of “Tube Snake Boogie” and “La Grange” closed out a great night, clean, crisp and clear performance….well done to ZZ Top. 5 4 1 10
galenkia Posted June 5, 2022 Posted June 5, 2022 Great report and pictures Mike, glad you and Rachanee enjoyed it. Venue looks awesome. And they still have the furry guitars lol. Not got many years left seeing these great old bands live sadly so we have to make sure we see them while we can 🙂 4 2
CalEden Posted June 5, 2022 Posted June 5, 2022 Glad to see the old Paul Masson logo on the stone winery. Then there's the iconic Santa Clara Valley view which you provided. Oh, where have all the cherry orchards gone, gone long time ago. Great photos! 3
coxyhog Posted June 5, 2022 Posted June 5, 2022 Great pics I must make an effort if/when they come to the UK. Thanks for posting. 2 1
Golfingboy Posted June 5, 2022 Posted June 5, 2022 (edited) Nice pics once again Mike. F—k me, the PM you sent me, no wonder I was confused about you mentioning a nice amphitheater in Saratoga…..turns out there IS one 200 miles south of me, Saratoga Springs near Albany…. Good thing we never met up for a concert date, I would have been about 3,000 miles off 😂😂😂 Edited June 5, 2022 by Golfingboy 1 6
Pumpuynarak Posted June 6, 2022 Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) Great pics and report Mike, one of my all time favourite bands. Saw them in Birmingham in the 90's along with Eric Clapton and Joe Cocker. Probaly their greatest hits CD is my fav driving music. Wifey's looking lovely as usual mate. My fav song...... Edited June 6, 2022 by Pumpuynarak 2
Yessongs Posted June 6, 2022 Author Posted June 6, 2022 23 hours ago, galenkia said: Great report and pictures Mike, glad you and Rachanee enjoyed it. Venue looks awesome. And they still have the furry guitars lol. Not got many years left seeing these great old bands live sadly so we have to make sure we see them while we can 🙂 No doubt Alan, ZZ Top has my respect from back in the day playing arena's, now playing small ampitheaters for the love of the music and the fans who still like their music and want to turn back the clock a bit. 20 hours ago, CalEden said: Glad to see the old Paul Masson logo on the stone winery. Then there's the iconic Santa Clara Valley view which you provided. Oh, where have all the cherry orchards gone, gone long time ago. Great photos! Yeah, you should see some of the "estate homes" driving up there....$5 Million and up. They probably hate ZZ Top though LOL! This place is just a phenemonal location. 19 hours ago, coxyhog said: Great pics I must make an effort if/when they come to the UK. Thanks for posting. You will not be disappointed if you do go....hope you get the chance. 19 hours ago, Golfingboy said: Nice pics once again Mike. F—k me, the PM you sent me, no wonder I was confused about you mentioning a nice amphitheater in Saratoga…..turns out there IS one 200 miles south of me, Saratoga Springs near Albany…. Good thing we never met up for a concert date, I would have been about 3,000 miles off 😂😂😂 LOL GB....we got to get you out to Calif...there were enough "Birds" at this show you could have dazzled them with your Canadian accent and told them " Hey look, want to come back to my hotel loom and slip inside my sleeping bag"? 13 hours ago, Pumpuynarak said: Great pics and report Mike, one of my all time favourite bands. Saw them in Birmingham in the 90's along with Eric Clapton and Joe Cocker. Probaly their greatest hits CD is my fav driving music. Wifey's looking lovely as usual mate. My fav song...... Thanks Cliff.....good to hear you like ZZ Top, great driving music and sadly they did not play Rough Boy and was hoping they would, the set list though was quite good of the material they did play. Geez...you know how those Thai girls are.....you should have seen wifey out of her seat during "Legs" Jesus Christ she was dancing like a bar-girl...alcohol works wonders on her LOL! I kind of liked it 😆 2 3 1
CalEden Posted June 6, 2022 Posted June 6, 2022 Just noticed the old barrel in the drum kit, totally cool! 1
Glasseye Posted June 7, 2022 Posted June 7, 2022 Nice one Yes.... Billy Gibbons.... one of the best ones around - 2
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