He's great live. Are you going to hear all the radio hits? Yep. But if you have rarely (or never) seen him, I think you will like him. I used to see him once a year and he always put on a great show. It might not be the case for something like this event, but he always had someone from his opening act join him. Right before Allen Woody died Mule opened for him and Warren and Woody both joined him.

The only time I recall him being perhaps not everyone's cup of tea was one time he didn't have an opening band and he played two sets. This was in a shed and I've never seen that happen before. So his first set was all old stuff, a lot of of bluesy things. My best friend was pissed. I thought it was great.

Then the second set was all the hits. Again, I think if you like his music you will enjoy his performance.

[Edited on 6/29/2017 by Lee]

I've seen him I think 3 times. Once was in 1994 for a 25th anniversary "Evening With" set and he did a long 2 hr 15 minute type show including early material (plus the big hits).

Normally, he's doing 90 minutes of hits and other album tracks from the mid 70s as part of a co-bill with other classic rockers.....and he's great. Last time I saw him about 6 years ago he didn't have a bass player for a lot of songs (it was covered by the keyboardist). His second guitarist went to bass for a couple songs. I thought the extra player would have helped the band sound more "full." Still very enjoyable show.

You will get 3 hours of enjoyable classic rock out of Frampton & SMB.

And Night Ranger shouldn't be all bad. Jack Blades did those two albums in Damn Yankees in the early 90s. He Can play. And Brad Gillis is good. He did a song with Gregg.

Thanks guys! Just what I wanted to hear!!

Steve Miller is great live but he will give you pretty much the album versions of everything with a few jams thrown in. But it will be 1.5 hours of Greatest Hits for the most part. But it is pretty rare that any artist can do that for 2+ hours as that is a lot of 4-5 minute hits. If you have never seen him and you like the songs then you will love it. Even if you are just OK with the tunes, the sheer number of songs that you will be able to sing along to is pretty incredible.

Hell even someone who hates him can sing along and know the words. 😛

I have seen him many times but the best by far was when Warren and Woody joined him in Saratoga. They came out for a couple of tunes and then left but Miller brought them back out after another couple of tunes and they jammed out for the rest of the set. Add Warren and Woody to any band and it just gets better - he had to bring them back out.

Joseph Wooten is Steve Miller's keyboardist and he sat in with Govt Mule for most of their opening set. With his Keys and vocals, the Mule had a killer set. Too bad most of the crowd in the first 20 rows or so missed it as they chose to either tailgate or hang in the beer area for the Mule's set. It was embarrassingly empty. My buddy and I had 2nd row center and The Mule just laughed when they came out and we were the only two guys for about 20-30 feet in either direction. And they knew we drove from Canada. Pretty much the reason we drove down so it was a bonus that they played with Miller so much.

i have seen Miller a few times thru the years. always a good show, especially if he throws in some bluesy surprises. my fav time seeing him was in 1992 in Vegas. he opened for the Dead and sat in with them. here is part of a write up from then.

Second set was an unbelievable 10 songs, plus 2 song encore, that included 5 songs (with encore) with Steve Miller, who was the opening act all three days. Heavily blues influenced, "Spoonful" into a historic first "Other One" into a strong,well sung eleven minute "Morning Dew" to close the second set. Steve returned on the stage,to the audience delight,for the final two songs,the third time ever played,"Baba O'Reily into "Tomorrow Never Knows."

Grateful Dead 5-31-92 Morning Dew w Steve Miller Sam Boyd Silver Bowl Las Vegas NV

[Edited on 6/30/2017 by LeglizHemp]

Classic rock radio killed some of these artist . They're music has been beat into the ground the last 40 yrs.
I could careless if I ever hear Miller,Petty,Floyd and etc. ever again.

Classic rock radio killed some of these artist . They're music has been beat into the ground the last 40 yrs.

I agree with this, I am sure I am like many who know some/most of these songs by heart, never having actually owned the CD.

But, is it the radio's fault or our own for having listened so much, ha.

That is why, sometimes when I purchase a new CD, I'll give it an initial listen or two, then file it away, to be pulled out at some future date and listened to as if new again. Little games I play with myself.

I'm going to Steve Miller/Peter Frampton/Night Ranger on August 12th at the local shed, Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA.

Just curious as to what to expect out of Steve Miller. I KNOW Peter Frampton will be good, I've only seen him once (Frampton Comes Alive era) but I have enough stuff on disc to know what he can do. Night Ranger? I know they've had some hits, they might actually be good.

Really curious about Steve Miller though and I'd like some feedback from those who have seen him. I never have. I know he's got a long, long history.............hell, he had Boz Scaggs in his band in the late 60's. But I've always kind of written him off as a Top 40 act...........I'm A Joker, Fly Like An Eagle, etc, etc. Does he bring it live? Any jamming? Can he play guitar? How is his band? Does his set list extend beyond Top 40? Feedback appreciated.

I do love all of Steve Miller's work, and not just his hits, but his early blues stuff and the cat is one mean guitar virtuoso and has played and was mentored by Les Paul, he worked with Boz Scaggs and his true passion and playing is Da Blues with a capital. While he became known for his top 40 hits and psychedelic 70's stuff, he really is a student of the blues and when you see him in concert (or at least when I saw him in 1993 and 1997 in concert) he played a ton of blues jams by Muddy Waters and other blues artists.

I can say without hesitation that the two very best and most outstanding live concerts I have ever seen in my life were both Steve Miller aka The Steve Miller Band. May 1993 I saw the incomperable Gangster Of Love at Merriweather Post Pavillion in Columbia, Maryland which I had won tickets to via Kemp Mill Records Store..how I miss record stores! But I digress. (Steve headlined and was promoting his new album, "Wide River" and his opening act was a stellar Paul Rodgers and Paul's band including Neal Schon promoting Paul's new album "A Tribute To Muddy Waters). Steve Miller and his band were beyond superb, especially loved the late great Norton Buffalo on blues harp, backing vocals, percussion, and tambourine. I remember Steve introducing Norton by saying something about Norton being such a musical institution that Norton should be IN the Smithsonian, LOL. Steve and his band (which at that time was a wonderful and large ensemble of master musicians) played all their hits, some new songs from "Wide River" and alot of blues numbers and extended jams too, and their exuberance, enthusiasm, chemistry, and phenomenal ensemble musicianship was just a joy and incredible. Steve invited Paul Rodgers, Neal Schon and Paul's band to also come out for a blowout finale jam. Then Steve came back out with his band for an amazing encore of my favorite song of his, "Jet Airliner" which he did with a singalong call and response with the audience and a very awesome light/laser show. I have always remembered this show and it was just incredible. On top of everything, the sound, lighting, pacing, was all on point.

Then in August 1997, I went to see Texas guitar wizard, singer, songwriter Eric Johnson (who I am a HUGE fan of ) at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, and Eric opened up for...The Steve Miller Band. The irony of this 2nd time that I saw Steve Miller, was that I bought tickets specifically to see Eric Johnson and he absolutely SUCKED. Eric played the entire opening slot performing with his back to the audience, there was terrible feedback from his amps, he kept blowing the electric for Merriweather and they would have mini power outages that had to be restored, he looked like he hated to be there, he played muddy and over loud, and sounded horrible and looked like he hated having to be there and like he was doing the audience a favor, LOL!. Worse yet, when Steve Miller invited Eric to come out and jam with The Steve Miller Band (which Steve usually does with his opening acts just like Paul Rodgers in 1993), Eric performed with his back to Steve which is probably the rudest thing I have ever seen an artist do to another artist, and Eric made nasty faces and looked like he wanted to punch Steve and be anywhere but playing that show. Most of Eric's playing it turns out is done with effects and midi and computers in the studio and you would never know he had any talent (or respect for his fans and audience and for other artists) by seeing him live.

In contrast, Steve and his band were every bit as awesome live in 1997, as in 1993 and his guitar wizardry is mindblowing (and he's one hell of a vocalist too). Steve and his dazzling ensemble band is a major monster. For me the boss isn't Springsteen, it's Steve Miller playing live. What a class act, literally and metaphorically. Now I saw Steve 20 years ago, and he's a bit older and grayer, but if he's anything like when I saw him in 1993 and 1997, you should have one hell of a time! Be sure to give us a post show review/wrap-up! 🙂

[Edited on 6/30/2017 by ArleneWeiss]

And Night Ranger shouldn't be all bad. Jack Blades did those two albums in Damn Yankees in the early 90s. He Can play. And Brad Gillis is good. He did a song with Gregg.

When I lived in Houston KLOL radio had a yearly charity auction.

Three years running the highlight of the show was a Nightranger reunion.

Blades/Gillis/Watson just flat out kick ass.

I also saw Steve Miller on the tour with Gov't Mule. My primary reason was to see the Mule, but actually had backstage passes and met Miller on his bus. We were chillin' backstage before Miller came out and I remember Allen Woody walking by. I just about reached out my hand to say nice show but decided to not bother him. I remember he was 'jingling' from the chains he had on. He died a short time later and I always regretted not saying something.

Steve Miller sounded just like his records. He is a nice guy, and I almost didn't recognize him w/o his hair piece and dark glasses. His show was fine fine but when Warren guested with him it was clear who had the 'chops'. Warren wasn't trying to show off but is just such a great player.

But it will be 1.5 hours of Greatest Hits for the most part.

Pretty much and if that is enough for you, rock on. Kind of like an Eagles show; stay home, turn out the lights, sit back in your favorite chair and listen to his greatest hits CD....

Classic rock radio killed some of these artist . They're music has been beat into the ground the last 40 yrs.

I agree with this, I am sure I am like many who know some/most of these songs by heart, never having actually owned the CD.

But, is it the radio's fault or our own for having listened so much, ha.

That is why, sometimes when I purchase a new CD, I'll give it an initial listen or two, then file it away, to be pulled out at some future date and listened to as if new again. Little games I play with myself.

I RARELY listen to any music on the terrestrial radio anymore. Every once in a great while
if NPR is doing nothing for me or the sports radio is dull I will surf through. I am a huge AC/DC fan but over the years after hearing Hells Bells ,You Shook Me All Night Long, Highway To Hell and a few others , I pass over them if I am spinning a CD or on my MP3 player .

I could go for a deep tracks classic rock station, but none to be found around these parts. If I spent more time in my car I probably would go with satellite radio.

I play that game too of getting a CD playing it for awhile and pulling it back out after a few months or even longer. There is also certain music I listen to a different times /seasons of the year.

I got out Van Halen's A Different Kind Of Truth last week , and almost forgot how good it is.

Honeybabysweetiedoll

As Is

Outta Space

Bullet Head

Beats Workin'

She's The Woman

I think at times when you buy a cd you might not be quite so enamored with it but after awhile or a break you go back and your perspective changes and your ears might hear it differently.

I do love all of Steve Miller's work, and not just his hits, but his early blues stuff and the cat is one mean guitar virtuoso and has played and was mentored by Les Paul, he worked with Boz Scaggs and his true passion and playing is Da Blues with a capital. While he became known for his top 40 hits and psychedelic 70's stuff, he really is a student of the blues and when you see him in concert (or at least when I saw him in 1993 and 1997 in concert) he played a ton of blues jams by Muddy Waters and other blues artists.

Very good reporting Arlene! I do believe that Les Paul was in fact Steve Miller's Godfather and guitar teacher.

http://archive.jsonline.com/entertainment/musicandnightlife/53191072.html

The recent jazz shows that Miller pulled off at the Lincoln Center were stupendous. I'd travel a fair distance to see Miller work in that jazz milieu.

Seeing Miller's Pop/Rock show is definitely a great night of entertainment. His lead singer kinda wears on me after awhile but Miller's playing is exceptional and those hits are really good songs. An added plus is that Miller plays a lot of different guitars and highlights their tones during the show.

Go and have fun! I'm guessing Miller will really rock the Shoreline Shed.

Steve Miller Band - Blues With A Feeling - 9/26/1976 - Capitol Theatre (Official)

Steve Miller Band - Shubada Du Ma Ma - 1/5/1974 - Winterland (Official)

The Steve Miller Band 1970 documentary very cool. Featuring lots of early earthy organic songs by Steve, no hits, but raw, rootsy blues/rock with insightful interviews with Steve!

Photo for fun Steve playing a double neck! Nuff said!

couldn't get this youtube to open but maybe you can--it's 15 minutes.

steve miller band fly like an eagle with joe satriani

doubt he still plays the song like he did in that video, I have seen real good miller sets and not so good too, maybe that depends more on me than him, I don't know.

Great and very insightful interview from 2008 with Steve on CBS Sunday Morning that pretty much addresses all of your questions including WHY he plays so many hits in concert!! LOL! Also GREAT stuff with Steve talking about being taught by Les Paul and footage of the 2 playing together in Les Paul's later years.

[Edited on 7/1/2017 by ArleneWeiss]

This years "jazz" shows....... Dec 1 & 2 Rose Theatre NYC
more info jazz.org

Steve Miller: The Blues Triangle
Memphis, Dallas, and Chicago

Renowned blues-rock guitarist, singer/songwriter, and 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Steve Miller returns to Rose Theater for a journey through the Blues Triangle. Having learned his first chords at age five from his godfather Les Paul, how to play lead guitar from T-Bone Walker at age nine, and then working with the best bluesmen in Chicago – Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Buddy Guy, James Cotton, and Paul Butterfield – Miller has a serious affinity for the blues. In this program, he will explore music from three essential blues hubs: Memphis, Dallas, and Chicago.

[Edited on 7/2/2017 by MuleMe]

Great and very insightful interview from 2008 with Steve on CBS Sunday Morning that pretty much addresses all of your questions including WHY he plays so many hits in concert!! LOL! Also GREAT stuff with Steve talking about being taught by Les Paul and footage of the 2 playing together in Les Paul's later years.

Very cool interview and thanks for posting...........