Guest Book

I must again offer a big "THANK YOU!" to all those who have reported from the Beacon and those who have shared their experiences with us. That feeling of community is what makes this such a great site. Ya'all a great bunch! I remember reading that Gregg has said something to the effect that as the Beacon goes, so goes the tour that follows. If that is true we are in for an amazing summer. I only hope the boys find it in their hearts to grace us with an appearance in Florida sometime soon. There was a post some pages ago about some bad notes that were supposedly played at one show. So what? That is part of live performance. That is what can happen when you are as "in the moment" as this band is when it plays live. Say what you will, but I, for one, am thankful this band takes chances in the live shows and does not play it safe by giving the same show night after night. When you have established a standard as high as ABB you are walking right on the edge. I don't think they would have it any other way...and most of the faithful agree. On another note...I enjoyed Butch's post about songs like ".44 Blues." (That guy must really love us and what he does to take time out for us like that. Thank you Butch!) Not being a musician, (When I play guitar my wife likes to say that I amuse myself and annoy the neighbors) I was wondering what he meant. Is this like in the live "Desdemona" on OWO where Derek keeps building his solo higher and higher? Or on "The High Cost of Low Living" where Gregg plays that great piano riff and calms things down right before Warren and Derek take us into the thin air? It seems that by doing that a certain tension is created - almost a dramatic pause - where the band says "Hold on. Here comes the best part of the ride!" Anyone have any ideas or can explain this better? I am not very familiar with ".44 Blues" and would like to know. Thank you! EAPFP