Desert Rose Band reunion shows

Peter Freiberger · Post by **Peter Freiberger** » 29 Aug 2008 1:52 pm

A superb performance by a group of seasoned pro's, who were obviously enjoying themselves. A setting that really allowed Jay Dee to shine. Hopefully there will be more bookings, and judging by the nearly full house there should be. But if you can make either of the remaining shows don't miss it.

Michael Johnstone · Post by **Michael Johnstone** » 29 Aug 2008 5:20 pm

Pete and John said it all. Music of the highest caliber was just pouring off that stage. We all sat together and drank in the music - and a couple beers. Their drummer Steve Duncan who happens to be my brother-in-law,came by the house this afternoon and we caught up on old times. They're heading out to Colorado tomorrow for a gig on Sunday. Like has already been said - catch these gigs or die trying. These guys really are the high-water mark in the history of West Coast country-rock.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 29 Aug 2008 6:53 pm

Hello Michael,I've known your brother -in-law a long time.Great Drummer and a super person as well as a good record producer. Is " Bill B " playing Bass guitar with them? Nobody has said his name yet! LJ

Michael Johnstone · Post by **Michael Johnstone** » 29 Aug 2008 9:37 pm

Yep.

Bill Bryson is holding down the fort as usual.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 29 Aug 2008 10:07 pm

Thanks Michael for the info on Bill Bryson. LJ

Mike Maddux · Post by **Mike Maddux** » 30 Aug 2008 2:04 am

Amazing show, i'm really glad to say that I went. All players were excellent, and when Hillman sang "Wheels" I swear I felt Gram was in the room with us cheering his buddy on...

Being a younger steel player (27), this was the first time seeing JayDee play outside of the Mike Perlowin Jams in LA. Expert playing and great tone as usual, but it really came alive in a live band setting. I have to say once again JayDee is one of 3 people that made me want to play steel guitar.

It was good to see at least 4 Southern California Steel Guitar Association Members there. One of my good friends Kevin Greenberg (a fellow steel player and SCSGA member) came with me to the show, and was truly a fan after the first couple of songs. He was previously infamiliar with the band, other than "One Step Forward" and JayDee's previous work on "Sweetheart of the Rodeo". Many of you may have known his father Ron Greenberg, who played bass in the LA country and bluegrass circuit in the 70's and 80's.

Good Times!

John Macy · Post by **John Macy** » 30 Aug 2008 9:46 am

Very cool--I had to miss St. Louis this year but I am going to make it up to Copper Mountain for the show. Nice show--Poco is on before TDRB and the Dirt Band follows..

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chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 30 Aug 2008 10:05 am

that's a good show... interesting! i know rusty young used to be from colorado and i did a festival in grand junction with the nitty gritties..are they from colorado?

Danny Naccarato · Post by **Danny Naccarato** » 30 Aug 2008 10:52 am

Any pictures??

Stephanie Carta · Post by **Stephanie Carta** » 30 Aug 2008 12:20 pm

It was a thrill to meet Jay Dee and witness this reunion. He played his Emmons for both show. I'm going to put a full review up on the
myspace page.

I'll try to fix how dark this came out but
here it is for now:

kevin ryan · Post by **kevin ryan** » 31 Aug 2008 12:37 am

Great shots Stephanie!!! Thank you It was a great night

Rand Anderson · Post by **Rand Anderson** » 31 Aug 2008 9:54 am

I was really glad to have caught these guys! Great harmonies, superb musicianship, excellent songs. These guys are true ambassadors of the California country lineage. Lot's of good steel players in the audience to boot.

Bari Smith · Post by **Bari Smith** » 31 Aug 2008 10:12 am

Noticed in the pics that JD is using an old Conn StroboTuner....More flashbacks!!!!!!

Chris Bauer · Post by **Chris Bauer** » 31 Aug 2008 8:34 pm

Man, I wish I could see this show!

Jim Palenscar · Post by **Jim Palenscar** » 31 Aug 2008 8:51 pm

This didn't take long

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrWxTI5Z-io

John Macy · Post by **John Macy** » 3 Sep 2008 5:10 am

Wow, what a great show

Got to visit with Jay Dee for a while and watch his set from about 8 feet away in the wing. Killer vocals and great playing--hope they do it again...

Rusty sounded great, too--he can really make those harmonics sing on "Heart of the Night"...Richie sat in with them for one song.

Firefall and Pure Prairie League were also there...kind of a country rock summit...

Chris--the Dirt Band were long time Colorado residents in the 70's and 80's, but only Jimmy Ibottson still lives here (Aspen) and he has been out of the band for a while now...

Paul Sisson · Post by **Paul Sisson** » 5 Sep 2008 12:29 pm

I'll be there in a heartbeat if Jay Dee and the Desert Rose Band get close to Texas....I'll be watching that calendar!

Terry Hickey · Post by **Terry Hickey** » 6 Sep 2008 10:38 am

I was very lucky to see Jay Dee backing up Kevin Nicks at the MidState Fair in August at Paso Robles. Big Jim Barron was nice enough to call me to tell the details of when he was playing. Jay Dee's
playing was fantastic. His tone and clarity made me want to burn my guitar. His comment to me was "...will I've been playing over 50 years. My thought was, if I played for 50 years I might be half way to where he's at.
Thanks Big Jim and Jay Dee for being so nice.

Terry Hickey Arroyo Grande, CA

Jeff Garden · Post by **Jeff Garden** » 6 Sep 2008 10:57 am

Hey Jay Dee, any talk of the possibility of the Desert Rose Band recording in the future (please?). Thank you all for the music over the years

Bill Simmons · Post by **Bill Simmons** » 7 Sep 2008 6:53 pm

What great steel playing! One of my all-time favorite players...love his style and approach. While I'm at it, I still believe the Emmons p'p's -- for my taste -- is still the best steel tone! Great Jay Dee!!

Jason Stillwell · Post by **Jason Stillwell** » 3 Feb 2009 12:17 pm

HOW DID I MISS THIS?!?

I've really gotta get out from under this rock more often...

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