Saw Steely Dan Last night

thsmith
thsmith Posts: 6,082
edited July 2011 in Music & Movies
We drove an hour north last night to Thackerville OK to the Winstar Casino to see a sold out show by Steely Dan.

Those guys and gals still have it.

Probably one of the best concerts I have been to in a while.

They play many old and newer songs, 5 cuts off Aija, Reeeling in the years, some jazz stuff I had not heard before.

13 piece band.

2 hours of live audio heaven.

If they come near you highly recommend attending if you can.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2011
    Awesome, they are an ICON.
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  • Cayuga
    Cayuga Posts: 480
    edited July 2011
    I saw them two tears ago, what a treat
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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,185
    edited July 2011
    One of the better bands from that era....if it were my band I sure wouldn't have named it Steely Dan. The band 10cc is not much better. :O

    Check out these band name origins.
    http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/music0_name.html
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited July 2011
    Glad you enjoyed it--I want more Buddy live.:wink:
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,181
    edited July 2011
    Classy music for sure!

    I believe alot of us would've loved to have been there!

    Steely Dan Live....Toooooo Cooool..:cool:
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • scottyboy76
    scottyboy76 Posts: 2,905
    edited July 2011
    Would love to see those guys, glad you got to.
    humpty dumpty was pushed
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited July 2011
    george daniel wrote: »
    Glad you enjoyed it--I want more Buddy live.:wink:

    Saw Buddy twice last year. He is a hellva entertainer.
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited July 2011
    Going to their show at Orange Beach,AL next month.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited July 2011
    The Dan was great!!

    but.....the sound did suck! I really don't know whether Frontier Sound was to blame or if that room has that bad of bass boost. The mix was too bass heavy and vocals were smeared. I couldn't believe that they couldn't get it right after Aja was almost unrecognizable as a leadoff song. They did get it a little better, but I wish I would have gotten tickets for the Brady Theater in Tulsa for Tuesday instead of the casino gig. Still enjoyed the evening since you never know how long these old farts are going to tour. They went 20 years without touring in the last hiatus.

    Not knocking the event, just that I guess that I get spoiled attending concerts at Red Rocks.........
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,511
    edited July 2011
    Steely Dan is a fav of mine. I'd go see them again. Love the band name.
    michaeljhsda2 wrote: »
    Check out these band name origins.
    http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/music0_name.html

    In a BBC interview, Jonathan King's version of how 10cc got its name doesn?t jive with Band Name Origins.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited July 2011
    Dennis Gardner wrote: »
    The Dan was great!!

    but.....the sound did suck! I really don't know whether Frontier Sound was to blame or if that room has that bad of bass boost. The mix was too bass heavy and vocals were smeared. I couldn't believe that they couldn't get it right after Aja was almost unrecognizable as a leadoff song. They did get it a little better, but I wish I would have gotten tickets for the Brady Theater in Tulsa for Tuesday instead of the casino gig. Still enjoyed the evening since you never know how long these old farts are going to tour. They went 20 years without touring in the last hiatus.

    Not knocking the event, just that I guess that I get spoiled attending concerts at Red Rocks.........

    Can't disagree but it was good enough. Better than the alternative by a mile. Winstar does usually sound better. They did make several changes for this show.
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited July 2011
    thsmith wrote: »
    Can't disagree but it was good enough. Better than the alternative by a mile. Winstar does usually sound better. They did make several changes for this show.

    I'm glad to hear that Winstar concerts are normally better, as I might not go back for a concert if this is normal. I truly enjoyed the show being a huge fan from the middle '70s and of all the concerts I expect to have great sound it would be Steely Dan.

    Enjoyed it, had a great time, just wanted to hear it all, the details I've come to know......
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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,185
    edited July 2011
    SCompRacer wrote: »
    Steely Dan is a fav of mine. I'd go see them again. Love the band name.




    In a BBC interview, Jonathan King's version of how 10cc got its name doesn?t jive with Band Name Origins.

    What's a name anyway...they're a great band nonetheless.
    Re: 10cc....Cool. You can't quite believe everything that's on the internet, no doubt.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    edited July 2011
    Wow Donald Fagen and Walter Becker plus 11 others bet it was awesome Steely Dan is one of the best.
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited July 2011
    Love Steely Dan (and the name). Hoping to see them at the Beacon Theater this fall.

    I saw the show mentioned below 20 years ago on a friend's 30th birthday. After the show, the band headed for their trailer, but Walter Becker just walked outside. My wife, my friend, and I introduced ourselves and walked a few blocks with him, gushing over how great it was to see him play with Fagen. I remember he signed the card we had given my friend. You can all thank me, because they obviously reunited because of us ;-)
    http://www.steelydan.com/faq.html wrote:
    The fire ignited on October 25, 1991 at the Lone Star Roadhouse in New York City at a Libby Titus's "New York Nights" songwriter showcase. Donald Fagen was going to be making an unadvertised appearance and performing a couple of Steely Dan oldies. Walter Becker was in town working on Fagen's album, but emphatically stated he would not join Donald on stage. Walter just wanted to watch. But when the crowd discovered Walter's attendance they showed their tremendous appreciation and Walter relented, strapped on a guitar, and joined Donald on "Black Friday," "Josie'" and "Chain Lightning." A while after the Lone Star show, Fagen joked to Becker about whether he'd like to join the New York Rock&Soul Review on their first tour outside New York City. Becker, to Fagen's surprise, said "sure." Apparently they both had a great time too.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited July 2011
    Yep..Luvs me some Steely..bet ya had a good time there.
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