Robert Randolph and the Family Band!!!

Robert Randolph and the Family Band 7/18/2006

Wow! Not much to say. This band is truly a joy to watch. I think what is most appealing is that Robert Randolph seems to be having the time of his life playing. This was my first live experience of RRFB and it was so much fun. Unfortunately, we did not get to dance because our seats were next to these biker types that made the vibe unwelcoming. The biker lady also took time to question my girlfriend during the Jimi Hendrix cover they played. The lady asked, "Do you know who is Jimmi Hendrix is?" Like we are five years old or something. Then she went on to talk about seeing him trippin on paper back in the day. Well this lady was not really fun to sit next to. She was also a screamer. You know the type that needs to yell "Whooo" during and after every song. We moved away from her and the a biker crew after RRFB.


Despite the nuisance next to us the show was killer. The bassist was surely sick with the spirit because he was freaking out. I have never seen hands move so fast and make sounds in the same motions. Simply jaw dropping. I really like how this band plays progressive jams. Jams that lead you up to something and back down again, like a trek up a mountain. These guys just simply know how to utilize music as a spiritual healing tool. I really think they have tapped into something great. They still have me singing "Jesus is just alright with me". Finally the coolest thing is they can play songs that we all know but minus the lyrics because Robert Randoplh speaks and sings with his sacred pedal steel. Robert Randolph has really opened my ears to the sacred sounds of the pedal steel guitar. Check out these other pedal steel guitarists. Who is your favorite? Jerry was pretty good especially with the New Riders of the Purple Sage.