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Back Door Slam plays The Independent in San Francisco tomorrow 4/12. Unfortunately they're the opener for The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, so they won't get to stretch it out as much as their last visit in Jan. It's always great no matter how long they play. Hope to see some of you there. Look for an orange Giants cap and say hi.
Slammin' Good Fun,
J Dawg
J Dawg - see ys there. Are you the one who mentioned in a difft thread about this show that you'd be working the merch booth and helping them unload?
havent decided what i'll be wearing yet (no jb gear yet) so not sure how y'all will know me, but hope to see many of u there - make ur bonamania known to me please, somehow!!
Just got my sister all psyched up to go with me via youtube - it worked!!
Cant wait!!
Have a great time , my Slammer friends. Remind them to mention Joe whenever they are asked about who they admire. Can't wait for the review! Cathy
Just talked to J.Dawg who was with the band. Got a personal taste of Davy on an American Steel guitar..NICE SLIDE. Said Hi to the band and they send a big HELLO to all of you.....Can't wait for tomorrow's report! Sorry you missed this ons Shred! Cathy
Had another Slammin' good time last night with the band from Man. I realized it's only been 5 months since I saw their first show, but I'm amazed at how much these three have grown, professionally, in just a short time. The set was just 1 hr. since they were the opening act, but they made the most of every minute. The crowd responded immediately even though the house wasn't full till about half way through their set, by that point the whole place was rockin'. One of the horn players from The Dirty Dozen Brass Band turned to me and said, "Damn, we gotta follow these guys?" They unleashed a new tune called Tear Down These Walls which was A+ stuff. Davy absolutely blistered It'll All Come Around, the live version of this song puts the CD version to shame and the CD cut is awesome. I rolled in early to help out where needed and had plenty of time to chat with Davy, Ross, & Adam. Davy is connected at the hip with his newest toy, a 1920's National Steel Tyrolian he picked up recently at Gruhns in Nashville. He's not yet playin' it in the set, but will be soon. It's one of the sweetest playing steel's I've seen to date. He also said his favorite blue strat that he plays, ('62 re-issue for you gear heads) will soon have a new look since his sister is a professional artist it will soon have a custom paint job. It was nice to meet Keytothehighway from the forum and also noticed familiar faces from previous gigs. The lads are building a faithful SF following. They send their heartfelt thanks to all the Joe fans for our support. Get out and see them when you get the chance, it's all killer, no filler.
I Got Slammed,
J Dawg
Had another Slammin' good time last night with the band from Man. I realized it's only been 5 months since I saw their first show, but I'm amazed at how much these three have grown, professionally, in just a short time. The set was just 1 hr. since they were the opening act, but they made the most of every minute. The crowd responded immediately even though the house wasn't full till about half way through their set, by that point the whole place was rockin'. One of the horn players from The Dirty Dozen Brass Band turned to me and said, "Damn, we gotta follow these guys?" They unleashed a new tune called Tear Down These Walls which was A+ stuff. Davy absolutely blistered It'll All Come Around, the live version of this song puts the CD version to shame and the CD cut is awesome. I rolled in early to help out where needed and had plenty of time to chat with Davy, Ross, & Adam. Davy is connected at the hip with his newest toy, a 1920's National Steel Tyrolian he picked up recently at Gruhns in Nashville. He's not yet playin' it in the set, but will be soon. It's one of the sweetest playing steel's I've seen to date. He also said his favorite blue strat that he plays, ('62 re-issue for you gear heads) will soon have a new look since his sister is a professional artist it will soon have a custom paint job. It was nice to meet Keytothehighway from the forum and also noticed familiar faces from previous gigs. The lads are building a faithful SF following. They send their heartfelt thanks to all the Joe fans for our support. Get out and see them when you get the chance, it's all killer, no filler.
I Got Slammed,
J Dawg
Nice meeting and talking to you too J Dawg. Very cool that you helped em out and also cool that you got to hang with them for a bit.
They have grown professionally since i last saw them in November. And i think Adam (bass) might have grown a little taller too! They're still sprouting! 
It wasn't very full at the beginning and I was a lil worried, but I looked around about 1/2 way through and the place was full, everyone on the floor, having a great time! The choices in their set were a good combination of songs to show their range of styles and keep the crowd going. Thanks J Dawg for mentioning the name of the new one, "Tear Down These Walls" - can't wait to hear more of this, hopefully on a new CD soon.
They did make the most of their set, but it will be nice if they can come back as headliners soon so they can play a lil longer. I asked about their next gig here and they said 3 months and sounded like a concert in GG Park? I dont remember exactly what Davy said, but if thats the case, they'll get a lot wider exposure but probably not much play time.
After their set, all 3 hung out in the crowd, signed things, talked with me and others and got up front in the crowd for a bit and boogied to the next band. Cool!! They were very gracious and fun.
I brought up the idea of playing with Joe AGAIN, which I also did in November, and the response seemed like something they'd love to do but dont think they've reached that level yet. As a member of the audience, I think they are very very worthy of it and hope Joe's team can make that can happen and give us all a serious double shot of smokin' 21st century blues!!
*Edit"* Got Davy's guitar pic and they all 3 signed one of Adam's drumsticks for me, which they did in November so now I have a matching pair!
Now that´s cool, guys! 
You both sound like you had loads of fun ... and I´m pretty sure the guys have made some new fans too.
They really deserve that success over there in the US - and playing with Joe would be the icing on the cake!
I keep on checking the tourdates - and I now that some UK fans are desperatly waiting for the guys to "return to this island someday..." 
Eva
J Dawg,
Sounds like it was an excellent hour of music! Hey, 9 days and it's my turn. Picked up something to give to the lads. Do they usually come out after a show to do a little meet and greet? Maybe I can toss it up on stage? Anyway, I'm psyched for this one!!
Roy
Don't you dare! Keep your drawers on. Nobody wanna see dat!
Roy, these boys act as if they are just a house band. No attitude, true "humans". They will mingle, sign CD's, pose for pix and are truly grateful for it all. Just like Joe. You will be impressed! Lucky you, Cathy
Roy, I already gave them a heads up to beware when they play The Rave. They never miss a photo op, and Ross drinks hard cider, but Davy and Adam won't be legal till 4/30 & 7/6 respectively. Eva, I told them they need to book a show in Nurnberg ASAP or somewhere in the Fatherland, VIVA Deutschland!!!
Think Green,
J Dawg/Temp Roadies Are Us
Eva, I told them they need to book a show in Nurnberg ASAP or somewhere in the Fatherland, VIVA Deutschland!!!
Think Green,
J Dawg/Temp Roadies Are Us
Thumbs up for you Dr. Dawg!! VIVA Collie-fornya too
Eva
Roy..Ross likes Magners Cider...Told me himself and I wrote it down.. Sister Cate
Ross and I were toughin' it out drinkin' Wyder's Pear Cider in their dressing room and I warned him how sweet they were and I wish I'd had a camera when he took a swig. AAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGGGHHHHHHH!!! I like zider.
Think Green,
J Dawg
Hey
Great reviews keytothehighway & ohiodawg13. I love hearing about this band and hope to see them sometime.
That being said, I think you could also put your reviews on Back Door Slam's own forum board too:
http://backdoorslam.proboards102.com/index.cgi
Their forum would benefit from reviews as good as these!
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