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 Reviews and News - November 2007 Hi Rockers- I'm still trying to catch my breath after last night's fantastic gig at the Joint by the Waddy Wachtel Band. So..... This is going to be a short review. I'd have to say the favorite song of the night was "Won't Get Fooled Again". The band just falls right into the energy of that song, and no one in the place can keep still - lots of hoots of appreciation from everyone. It was also a special treat to have Waddy sing his own song "High Maintenance Girlfriend." And Waddy's guitar solo on "Eight Miles High" made us all high. Waddy was running around all week doing assorted musical stuff, but when he hits the stage at the Joint the fire flies - truly Rockin' It for all of us. Brett Tuggle, Phil Jones, Jamie Savko and Al Ortiz were also on fire. We're so lucky to have performers of their caliber burnin' for us on Monday nights. You just won't be able to see guys who've been recognized and employed by some of the top names in the music world "Come Together" and put on a show like this. Al flies in from Phoenix every Monday just to thrill us and play with his buddies. Lots of Rockin' love going around! And we all feel it. I'd have to call last night Audience Appreciation Night. Despite the dense fog here in L.A., everyone came to the "Misty Mountain Hop" and rocked their socks off. So many smiling faces in the crowd I had to take pics of them. You can see all of us having fun with the band in this week's slide show (below). And the band felt it as well - talking to all of us and sharing their big warm smiles. Oh, it was delightfully warm! Yeah! Set List: 1st Set: "All the Way to Memphis" (Ian Hunter) Brett Tuggle lead vocals "Misty Mountain Hop" (Led Zep) Jamie Savko lead vocals "You Shook Me" (AC/DC) Jamie lead vocals "I Feel Fine" (Beatles) Waddy Wachtel and Brett vocals "Cinnamon Girl" (Neil Young) Waddy and Brett vocals "Honky Tonk Woman" (Stones) Jamie lead vocals "High Maintenance Girlfriend" (Waddy Wachtel) Waddy vocals "Rock and Roll" (Led Zep) Waddy and Jamie vocals 2nd Set: "Won't Get Fooled Again" (The Who) Jamie lead vocals "Supermassive Black Hole" (Muse) Jamie lead vocals "Bitch" (Stones) Jamie Savko lead vocals "Lawyers, Guns and Money" (Warren Zevon) Waddy lead vocals "Come Together" (Beatles) Brett lead vocals "Shot Down in Flames" (AC/DC) Jamie lead vocals "Eight Miles High" (Byrds) Jamie, Brett and Waddy vocals "Sin City" (AC/DC) Jamie lead vocals Notes: WWB won't be performing next Monday night 11/26 as Waddy has another commitment, but they'll be back Monday 12/3. So, after you've digested all that leftover turkey, come on down and start the Holidays with us! Ain't no Rockin' like Rockin It with WWB. Have a Happy Thanksgiving, and remember to give thanks for "Rock 'n' Roll." I thank you - WWB thanks you - Rockers keep the spirit alive!  Review by Nina: It was so nice seeing some new faces at the Joint last night - WWB virgins. Each and every one of them has now been happily taken down the road of exceptional Rockin' bliss. You should have seen the big smiles on their faces when Waddy Wachtel, Phil Jones, Brett Tuggle, Jamie Savko and Al Ortiz plugged in and played the first song of the night. But it was no quickie. The enjoyment just kept increasing with every song till everyone was up dancing and flashing their smiles around the whole room. Ooooooh...... Was it hot! The highlight of the night was when the band introduced a new song they hadn't played before: "Won't Get Fooled Again" by the Who. After hearing them play that song, it's for sure no one will get fooled again - the Joint is the place to be on Monday nights. I love that song - wore out that Who cassette by playing it so much. Jamie was fantastic on vocals, Waddy slipped in a superbly creative guitar solo, and Brett had the keyboard parts down pat. George (the sound man) panned the keyboard solo back and forth from left to right in the speakers, and it sounded sooooo good. Phil and Al were right "In Tune" (had to slip in that Who reference), and they all had the song down pat after only rehearsing it for a couple of times before the show. And that song has lots of changes in it! Well, that's one reason I'm always saying how great the Waddy Wachtel Band is! Waddy was all over that stage, not just jumping and letting his hair fly, but cranking out some of the best guitar solos I've ever heard. Brett wails on keyboards, then jumps out to join Waddy with guitars blazing. Jamie walks humbly out, takes the mike in his hand, and proceeds to hits notes that don't seem humanly possible. Phil has a fan blowing his hair as he turns into a blasting Rock Drummer. Al stands comfortably in the background, bass guitar slung in front of him, then rumbles the place with his solid riffs. More excitement and pleasure than anyone could hope for! Wadddy always introduces the band members in each set, and it was a special treat when he gave kudos (props) to the other people who make the gig happen so smoothly. John - guitar tech / Charlie - equipment manager / Jorge - sound and lights / Dave and Cinnamon - behind the bar / Barry - greeter and door man. WWB has an incredible bunch of people working with them. Big bows and appreciation to all of them. Set List: 1st Set: "Eight Miles High" (Byrds) Waddy Wachtel, Brett Tuggle, Jamie Savko harmonies "Shot Down in Flames" (AC/DC) Jamie lead vocals "Till the End of the Day" (Kinks) Brett lead vocals "All Down the Line" (Stones) Jamie lead vocals "Supermassive Black Hole" (Muse) Jamie lead vocals "Lawyers, Guns and Money" (Warren Zevon) Waddy lead vocals "Misty Mountain Hop" (Led Zep) Jamie lead vocals "Ohio" (Neil Young) Waddy, Brett and Jamie harmonies "I Am the Walrus" (Beatles) Brett lead vocals 2nd set: "Won't Get Fooled Again" (The Who) Jamie lead vocals "Girl's Got Rhythm" (AC/DC) Jamie lead vocals "Honky Tonk Woman" (Stones) Jamie lead vocals "Revolution" (Beatles) Brett lead vocals "Like a Rolling Stone" (Bob Dylan) Waddy lead vocals "Bitch" (Stones) Jamie lead vocals "Jumpin' Jack Flash" (Stones) Waddy lead vocals "Sin City" (AC/DC) Jamie lead vocals Rockin' love to all of you rockers! | WWB June 2008 | WWB May 2008 | WWB April 2008 | WWB March 2008 | WWB February 2008 | WWB January 2008 | WWB December 2007 | WWB November 2007 | WWB October 2007 | WWB September 2007 | WWB August 2007 | WWB July 2007 | WWB June 2007 | WWB May 2007 | WWB April 2007 | WWB January 2007 | WWB 2006 | WWB July 2008 | WWB August 2008 | WWB September 2008 | | Special Guests Page 1 | Waddy Wachtel Band Reviews and News | About the Waddy Wachtel Band | Waddy Wachtel Band Videos | Brett Tuggle | Waddy Wachtel Band Posters 2008 | | Return Home | Discography / Credits / Gigs | Articles / Interviews | Photos | Contact | Waddy Wachtel Band | Calendar | Search | |
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