Steely Dan, looking pretty tonight.
It was a long drive down to Birmingham to see this legendary band - and an even longer one back up after the gig. I'm tired, exhausted and pretty much knackered - yet still I might utter "Do it again".
It was indeed time out of mind. We were transported to long ago places when life was very different. Music does that in a way that so little else can, certainly for me - and trust me, this isn't just pretzel logic.
The support band did some of their dirty work for them, and they were good, too - although 30 mins was about all I wanted to hear of them. 
They performed entirely instrumentally and in a trio format. The music was pure jazz and the instrumentation was Hammond, Drums and Guitar. Nice to listen to, but too much would necessitate even a Haitian divorce. The organist was the driving force, and he was very accomplished, although his skill did not extend to passing on his name in any way that I was able to hear.
"The Dan", as they seemed to be internally known, performed very well indeed, despite the slightly muddy acoustic ever-present in the NIA Academy.
The bass was never more than indistinct, despite playing of the highest quality. The set centered on older music, by enlarge, but with a repertoire so huge there's no telling what we might hear.
My personal favourites were FM and Babylon Sisters. All in all, a wonderful experience, and a pleasant car full to share the night with. We only nearly got killed to death once, thankfully.
Today will be black Friday, I predict.
I am in awe of your review......
Posted by: Rebecca | July 06, 2007 at 12:19 PM
Erm....why?
Posted by: AndyC | July 06, 2007 at 12:47 PM
All around my hat I will wear the green ribbon ... Did they sing that one? Only Steel eye dan song I can remember. And who's the wrong speller?? Me I guess??
Posted by: Angela | July 06, 2007 at 09:34 PM
The articulation of your musical knowledge.
Posted by: Rebecca | July 07, 2007 at 09:38 AM
Well, in that case, thank you!
Amidst such Steely Dan gurus as Jason and Paul Hooper, I actually feel quite unworthy. I'd be lying if I didn't admit to borrowing some of their opinions. :)
Posted by: AndyC | July 07, 2007 at 12:33 PM
Ahh well, possession is nine tenths of the law.
Posted by: Rebecca | July 07, 2007 at 02:04 PM
I suppose seeing one of my all time fav bands before meeting my maker wouldn't have been all that bad. They were fab fab and extremely fab. Even though they didn't play Western World. I now need to see the Eagles. Oh and Genesis.
Posted by: christine | July 09, 2007 at 12:07 AM
Thank Andy ... I still have a long wait for my chance to see them ... and a % and a half hour car journey. Shame they didnt do "All Around my hat"
Posted by: Mr. Mavin | July 14, 2007 at 06:58 AM