molan Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 (edited) I was really tempted to go and see Maceo last week but never got round to it. Sent off a competition entry at the weekend & they've literally just contacted me to say I've won tickets for tonight. Only problem is that I'm suffering from a sinusy headache thing today & not sure if my poor old head will hold out I wondered if he's focussing more on the funky stuff or big band material (he's had a recent album of Ray Charles songs that doesn't do a lot for me). For anyone who hasn't heard of him (shame on you!) - here's a taster: Edited May 27, 2009 by molan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I saw him Friday night, over 2 hours of pure groove. Nearly all funky stuff, he only did the one Ray Charles number. If you're worried about your head you could always stay in the bar area where its quieter and you still get a good view. I say go, you don't want to miss him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 He was great last time I saw him. Candy Dulfer was support & she was pretty damn impressive as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathewsanchez Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I know Zak went ('Duarte' on the forum). I really wanted to go but had exams . Oh well, i'll take comfort in the fact that I once saw James Brown in concert. Amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I hope you make the effort and go, Maceo is a god. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Foster Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I didn't go, but I saw him last year at Leeds Uni. Funkiest, tightest band ever... ...probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Maceo is just Awsome!!! The best funk ive heard!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 [quote name='bubinga5' post='498251' date='May 26 2009, 07:50 PM']Maceo is just Awsome!!! The best funk ive heard!!!![/quote] Just about to head over there now (I only work 10 minutes from the Jazz Cafe) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 So I'm here but too early! Nice looking Lakland 5 on stage with an Eden WT head and 4x10 plus 1x15. Anyone know who the bass player is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 [quote name='molan' post='498255' date='May 26 2009, 07:54 PM']Just about to head over there now (I only work 10 minutes from the Jazz Cafe) [/quote]I hate you Molan!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 [quote name='bubinga5' post='498308' date='May 26 2009, 09:23 PM']I hate you Molan!!! [/quote] F me, It's only Skeet Curtis on bass! I'm in shock!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 I'm a huge Parliafunkadelicmentthang fan & couldn't believe it when Rodney "Skeet" Curtis appeared on stage with Maceo Turns out he's been Maceo's bass man for years as well. He played some great grooves all evening & I just loved his style of playing Here's a great groove of his from a Maceo gig in '03. I have no idea how he keeps this up for 9 minutes! You only get to see him briefly at about 8:45 Here's him live with Dr Funkenstein himself A different side of him on his trusty Alembic from '78 (I think last time I saw him live was from this tour in '79) And this is a lot more how he looks these days: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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