Search - Gregg Band Rolie :: Rain Dance-Live

Afro-cuban soul

08/23/2010

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Excellent afro-cuban arrangements (Evil Ways, Oye Como Va). Lots of percussion and captivating organ solos.

Aside from his '69 partner Carlos Santana, Gregg Rolle and his band are the soul of this music.

Listen to the tracks then pick up your guitar, bass or sit down at your keyboards and get into the groove.

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STELLAR MUSICIANS/ TOE TAPPING!!!!!!!

G. Newton | Tempe, AZ USA | 05/16/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"BUT THIS............NOW!!!! GREGG'S VOICE IS SMOOTH, HAMMOND B3 ORGAN ON FIRE, CURT GRIFFEY'S GUITAR WILL MAKE YOU SAY.....SANTANA......WHO????..........THE PERCUSSION IS TOP RATE .........IF YOU LOVED SANTANA......BUY THIS..........PLUS....YOU GET AN UPDATED VERSION OF CLASSICS LIVE.....ALONG WITH SWEET SOLO MATERIAL................"GIVE IT TO ME".....TURN IT UP



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Killer live set

J.L. Smith | Detroit | 04/13/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Gergg Rolie has always been the voice of "The Santana sound" & The creative force behind Journey (Long before Steve Perry took the limelight.)A very strong pedigree: Michael Carabello (congas) late of Santana, Jazz journeyman Alphonso Johnson (Bass) with a discography that read like a who's who of fusion, sprinkle in Wally Minko (keyboards)veteran of Jean-Luc Ponty and veteran players, Ron Wikso (drums), Adrian Areas (timbalas) and an absolutely stellar unknown guitarist Kurt Griffey and you have a live killer lineup that rips the roof off the venue. I read that it was recorded at Sturgis and released in 2009, you will not find a better live example of the "classic Santana sound" anywhere, (and I mean anywhere). I was a bit reluctant when I saw this. As often these retro / repackaging bands have a tendency to fall way short of expectations, (especially when you've got huge shoes to fill). That is Not the case here. These cats rip it up and leave you wanting for more, lots more! An absolutely brilliant performance, tight, smokin' hot and a steal at whatever price you can find it at. I cannot give this a high enough rating. Gregg still has the pipes and this is an amazing band. Do yourself a favor & grab this up. It is wonderful..... and PLAY IT LOUD!

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