Vintage Trouble

You surprise me there Rick. I would not have put Joan into the Heavy Blues domain. Then again I only know her pop hit. we were on the same bill as Vintage Trouble at a Blues fest in the UK. VT killed it, I thought they were fabulous, explosive and captivating. That said we have done one or two gigs/festivals when it has not gone the way we wanted it too (as I am sure all bands have).

RickB wrote:

I just got into the hotel from Bluesapalooza. VT closed tonight. They never really got the crowd going and folks were walking out halfway through their set. IMO, first it was the wrong act to book into a heavy blues fest as a headliner on opening night. Second and most probably the knife to the throat, they followed Joan Osborne. She absolutely killed it and was feeling it strong in the second half of her set as the crowd rose to meet her half way. Too bad for VT. Personally, their music isn't my cuppa, but they are a good band and great talents. For those into this music, go see them.
Rick

I think a lot of people are just not that familiar with this band yet....Had to be a reason they closed the show that night right? Because they're so darn good!I mean I love Joan Osborne, but if I have to pay $$ to see a "performance" I'll just stick with VT !!

RickB wrote:

I just got into the hotel from Bluesapalooza. VT closed tonight. They never really got the crowd going and folks were walking out halfway through their set. IMO, first it was the wrong act to book into a heavy blues fest as a headliner on opening night. Second and most probably the knife to the throat, they followed Joan Osborne. She absolutely killed it and was feeling it strong in the second half of her set as the crowd rose to meet her half way. Too bad for VT. Personally, their music isn't my cuppa, but they are a good band and great talents. For those into this music, go see them.
Rick

This band started their U.S. tour right here in little Salem Oregon on Wednesday night and really put forth quite a nice effort. Ty Taylor is a born band leader ...A GREAT singer....and a guy who doesn't encourage crowd participation as much he as demands it ! This band is really up for the symbiotic relationship between performer and audience. It's too simple to compare Ty to James Brown...but honestly...James Brown never sang this well....The funny thing is that the band itself looks like they just stepped out of a Kentucky bar circa 1850's after attending a wake for their best friend....Gray old time suits ...like having James Brown backed up by the Earps and Doc Holliday. Strange as it may seem..It completely works because of Ty's great presence and an outstanding trio behind him....This is a tight band with an outstanding guitarist in Nalle Colt and a great rhythym section Rick and Richard. Hard to classify into any one style, the show had Rock, Soul, Mowtown, Ballads, Blues, 50's pop encompassed in a band with an incredible singer and fantastic musicians. This is a hard working band...and I highly recommend buying the ticket if they come to your area...I know this forum well and this band is right up a lot of members alley...And they are really approachable and friendly...like Joe! Oh....and if you haven't seen it by now....(which I can hardly imagine) Check out the very frentetic version of "Hand me Down Blues" from Letterman....worth the view !

HaHa....Robert Plant headlined Waterfront Blues Festival this year....Steve Miller last year....

ohiodawg13 wrote:

murfdog wrote:

I think a lot of people are just not that familiar with this band yet....Had to be a reason they closed the show that night right? Because they're so darn good!I mean I love Joan Osborne, but if I have to pay $$ to see a "performance" I'll just stick with VT !!

If you look at the schedule for this festival the headliners are highlighted and VT is one of the 2 from Friday. Obviously the promoters looked at them as a bigger draw, being based in LA, than Joan Osborne. This festival has had some incredible line-ups in previous years, but other than VT, JJ Grey & Mofro, & KWS it wasn't tempting enough to travel that kind of distance, not to mention the expense to stay over. The true blues acts listed I know are Deanna Bogart, Jimmy Thackery, & Tinsley Ellis. I've been noticing lately that a lot of "Blues" festivals aren't necessarily that. There's a Bluesfest in Maryland with The Marshall Tucker Band headlining???? Holy Crap! I'm sounding like some kinda blues purist!

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In my opinion Vintage Trouble is one of the best newer bands in music today (along with Rival Sons). If you think they fall into the R&B catagory you have not checked out enough of their music, they rock and they do blues as well. I have not seen them live but have the new live DVD as well as checked out most of the videos on you tube and find their style exciting and refreshing. Don't get caught up on the cliothes as this is just part of the show (like Joe's suits).

I am assuming the sales figures Billy Walton Band posted are for the U.S. since they have not broke here but have certainly taken off in Britain. Remember Gary Clark Jr has had the exposure of 2 Crossroads festivals and touring opening for Clapton in the U.S. Vintage Trouble has not done much yet as far as U.S. tours here but overseas have opened for Bon Jovi and the Who. I am expecting them to do well in the U.S. especially with Doc McGhee managing them.

I'll be catching them live in September when they come to Milwaukee, looking forward to it.