The band is gearing up for a new album worth of material that was produced by none other than Rickety Medlocke. In fact, when Medlocke took the stage, he remarked besides having his daughter in attendance this evening, producing the new Blackfoot record was the biggest thrill for him.
The band seemed well rehearsed to perform a bevy of new tunes in their set. They all seamlessly fit within their traditional southern rock repertoire. During “Ohio,” Rossi showed plenty of flash, playing the guitar every which way, using his ass, his teeth, his tongue, playing behind his head and over his head. It was very entertaining.
Thomas was solid on vocals and rhythm guitar and also went into the crowd during “Southern Native.” Both Anastasi and Carpenter turned in impressive solos.
When Medlocke came out, at one point he reported to the fans that Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member Gary Rossington was doing better and sends his love. Medlocke didn’t try to outshine his new band but let them do their own thing and come together as a unit. I must say, even without Medlocke’s presence the band sounded very tight. I think Medlocke should be proud that he not only produced a quality Blackfoot album, but put together an outstanding incarnation of the band.
Setlist:
Gimme Gimme
Southern Native
Ohio (new song)
Good Morning
Satsfied Man
Rollin & Tumblin
Fly Away
Call of the Hero (new song) Every Man Should Know (Queenie) Drum & bass solo
I Need my Ride (new song)
Spendin’ Cabbage (with Rickey Medlocke)
Left Turn on a Red Light(with Rickey Medlocke)
Wishing Well (with Rickey Medlocke)
Whiskey Train (new song with Rickey Medlocke)
I Love This Town (new song) with Rickey Medlocke)
Guitar solo/Star Spangled Banner(with Tim Rossi -Francis Scott Key cover)
Highway Song (with Rickey Medlocke)
Encore:
Train Train (with Rickey Medlocke)
We would like to thank Phil Pantano Pantano & Associates for the credentials to review the show.
