MUSINGS & RAMBLINGS

Walked in Jasper's and saw James Foster right as I walked in and then "Tall" Paul Dowling. He told me that they would be starting up in about ten minutes. I walked in and checked out the stage and sure enough it was set up for just a trio. I sat in the patio and had a smoke and then David Burke walked up. Had a quick conversation and I asked him if it was going to be a trio all night and he said, "yes and I'm gonna have to work hard tonight." and I said, "I know. That's what I'm looking forward too".

While sitting in the patio I noticed a poster with Jackie Payne/Steve Edmonson on it. They were playing just down the road at the French garden Restaurant. I was curious but once I settled in at Jasper's, that was it. Usually one or two beers will make stay and that's what happened. Not only that, I didn't want to miss this night. These guys just don't play together very often.
Later, I would find out that the French Garden is the old Marty's at the Top of the Hill. I've been there once and they have a great stage with a dance floor. Would love to hear of some more blues there because I will be there.

It was great that first set and a half.
That first set was awesome!
David Burke is one of my favorites around here. He never plays outside the area and is one of Sonoma County's best kept secrets. Those were my words some few years ago and now it seems others use it too. That's because it's true! The guy is amazing what he can do on that guitar and he can sing too! He sings with a growl and has that wicked guitar playing style that can back it up. He goes from rhythm riffs to leads effortlessly. Better yet...he plays them at the same time!!
The first set was one after the other with hardly any pauses, he was pulling them out without hesitation. The guy has got it (what I like anyways) and it would be great to hear more of it more often.
He worked hard alright, the whole band did for that matter. The rhythm section was covering a lot of ground. These guys here have a chemistry that goes beyond compare. They've got it all and don't need nuthin' else. That is when David's in the mood. He lost it in the last set. I guess he got wore out since he hadn't played for some time.
It was just going through the motions kind of feeling to get through with the night during that last set.

I can understand that it must be exhausting fronting a whole night all by yourself especially if you haven't played in awhile. That first set alone was well worth it though.
James and Paul would get us through the last set and those two are one of the best rhythm sections around!

Had a couple of people sit in for a few songs on the second set and that is what seemed to lose the momentum. That's just talking about for me anyway.
Jams are for Sundays and Mondays, not Friday's or Saturday's. I'm sure you've all heard that one from me before. No disrespect for the players sittin' in but I'm sure some may take it wrong. I just calls it like I see and feel it.

Anyway....what a great set and half by BFD. I wish they had more gigs because I would be there to see them all the time.
Considering they hadn't played in quite some time, it was awesome.
Thank You David, Paul and James. Awesome musicians and some of the nicest
guys around.

I hope you keep working on this trio right here and keep it together because this trio is magic-Pure Blues Magic.

Mo