The Godfather of British Blues

BlueMDPicker
BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
edited October 2005 in Music & Movies
After being a fan for the better part of four decades, I'm finally getting a chance to catch a live gig by John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers. We were fortunate enough to get front stage table seating in this excellent, small venue (approx. 200 seats, no standing room, no kids - 21+) -- thanks to a "heads up" email from John's wife. As Russman puts it "I feel like a fat kid with a cupcake"!

Limited seating is still available for anyone interested in the Balt/Wash corridor, or traveling to the area.

The Rams Head Tavern

Friday 9/9/2005
8:30 pm EST Rams Head Tavern
Annapolis, MD
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited September 2005
    Our concert date at the Ram's Head Tavern turned out way cooler than we could imagine. I met Hank Van Sickle, the bass player for the group, before the concert and he hooked us up backstage and onstage after the gig to meet the band and John Mayall. A great performance and a great time afterwards!
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited September 2005
    Who's the hot chick :p:D

    Oh and congrats on meeting the LEGEND. I bet it was a great show and a fun filled evening :cool: :)
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • Cyclesberuff
    Cyclesberuff Posts: 37
    edited September 2005
    hey I was at that show and saw that photo taken with buddy withington great show!
    I've never seen a bad show at ramshead
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited September 2005
    ND13 wrote:
    Who's the hot chick :p:D

    Oh and congrats on meeting the LEGEND. I bet it was a great show and a fun filled evening :cool: :)
    Ms. Hottie is my charming wife, Sandy. She was absolutely thrilled when Buddy handed her the new Tele while Hank Van Sickle snapped a few shots with her new camera. John and the band are so down to earth that you feel like you've known them forever. The performance was outstanding. Buddy and the band did a spectacular cover of "Crosscut Saw" to open and they did his, now famous, cover/medley of "Hideaway" that has to have Freddie King grinnin' down from guitar heaven every time it's done.

    We're off to Blues, Brews and BBQs next weekend at Snowshoe Mountain, WV then back to Ram's Head the following weekend to catch Daniella Cotton and some more hot blues.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited September 2005
    BlueMDPicker wrote:
    Ms. Hottie is my charming wife, Sandy. She was absolutely thrilled when Buddy handed her the new Tele while Hank Van Sickle snapped a few shots with her new camera. John and the band are so down to earth that you feel like you've known them forever. The performance was outstanding. Buddy and the band did a spectacular cover of "Crosscut Saw" to open and they did his, now famous, cover/medley of "Hideaway" that has to have Freddie King grinnin' down from guitar heaven every time it's done.

    We're off to Blues, Brews and BBQs next weekend at Snowshoe Mountain, WV then back to Ram's Head the following weekend to catch Daniella Cotton and some more hot blues.


    What,... You're not coming to Polkfest???
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    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited September 2005
    ND13 wrote:
    What,... You're not coming to Polkfest???

    Wish we could. This year, as last in Charleston, it falls on the weekend of our anniversary--and, we always do a getaway of some sort for the occasion. I trust everyone will have a great time at the Fest!
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited September 2005
    BlueMDPicker wrote:
    Wish we could. This year, as last in Charleston, it falls on the weekend of our anniversary--and, we always do a getaway of some sort for the occasion. I trust everyone will have a great time at the Fest!

    Oh yeah, you had told me that already. I just forgot it was next weekend, thought it was this weekend. :o

    Again, congrats on the anniversary. How many years, again?? The wife and I are going on 14 this November 30th.
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    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,202
    edited September 2005
    Blue,

    Looks like a great time. Thanks for sharing. Isn't it great when a "famous" person can be so down to earth and approachable. I've had a few similar encounters and it makes the whole musical experience that much more enjoyable. I mean, John Mayall is one of the greats. :)

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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited October 2005
    Thanks to Hank Van Sickle, we scored 3rd row, orchestra pit seats at the Center for Performing Arts - George Mason University for the "Rockin' Blues Review" on Nov.11. Mayall has Eric Bibb and Robben Ford on board for this tour. Can't wait!
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