Alan live in Seattle, July 30 review

[PO]

I saw Alan last night as guest drummer for the Spencer Davis Group (a songwriter who first claimed fame in the 1960's).

It was very similar to a show I saw last year just near Seattle.

Highlights:

Alan can actually play "in the pocket" as any decent R&B or blues drummer should.

Imagine (Lennon) was played as Alan recorded on the original.

I'm a Man (made famous by Chicago) was played as it is originally a song by Spencer Davis.

Reek Havoc (Alan's drum tech and Robo-drum builder) also accompanied the band as the percussionist. They did a drum solo in the middle of I'm a Man with Alan and Reek. An Alan and Reek drum solo! A rare occurence!!

*Time for a Break!*

A DRUM SOLO. Alan pounded the skins starting with the opening segment of Mind Drive. Then he went into a few of the Tempus Fugit lines with the bassplayer, continued with some dexterity flamboyance (Alan CAN play double-bass drum), and finished with the Mind Drive themes. Great little exhibition.

It was to cost $10, but it was free. Alan made his way around the bar area a bit. He looked in great health and seemed very relaxed.

[ELLIS]

Sounds fantastic! Alan is surely one of the best drummers in the business.

Tell me; what kit did he use? What colour was it? A double-bass drum? How cool that would look in Yes!

I wonder what his new band White will sound like?

[JaneEyre]

What we really want to know is:

1. What was he wearing?
and
2. Does he like women named Jane?

[GoD57]

Those of us not named Jane want to know if there is a recording of this show.


Bill

[swib]

would like to see some pics of him playing and hanging out.

Diane

[PO]

Good questions, so here are some answers.

I was curious about his drums, too. I couldn't make out the brand name (as I ususally do), but they were just a flat silver/chrome color. I do believe he used a double-bass PEDAL that puts two beaters on the same bass drum.

Attendance wasn't really that huge. I would say about 400 throughout the night. I would guess that an audience recording was made. I'll keep my eyes open for it being passed around.

I should have brought a camera. I wasn't too familiar with the venue, though. They intend to play again on Sunday, Aug. 1 so I may head down again since the cost was free. I'll post any pics I get.

Alan was not wearing anything special at all! Typical khaki summer shorts, pullover top, some brand of tennis shoes.

We didn't have enough time to talk about women, but I figured he would appreciate any women that would send their pants to him.

[JaneEyre]

We didn't have enough time to talk about women, but I figured he would appreciate any women that would send their pants to him.
Crud! I lost all mine!

[cinderella]

Alan was not wearing anything special at all! Typical khaki summer shorts, pullover top, some brand of tennis shoes.

We didn't have enough time to talk about women

Alan has great arms. Nice muscles. Did he ask about me? http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/kao/msroom/a.gif