Post by Susan on Jan 9, 2008 23:27:03 GMT -5
.38 Special Review
January 5th, 2008
Colusa Casino, CA
I would like to thank Andy and Mark for the tickets and Meet & Greet passes. Once again, without them we would not have been able to go. You two are the best.
When we got to the casino Randy & I were able to go in and talk to John (sound tech). John is a really good dude and always gives us some personal time with him. This was all before we got our passes & tickets to get in. Come close to show time we got our package and went inside. With us was Mike & George from Gator Alley Band. Mike of course plays guitar and George is the Sound Tech. I immediately introduced George to John who hit it off great and John (Bless his heart) took the time to talk with George about sound stuff LOL......I don’t know how else to put it. Of course, Mike and Randy had their conversations with John too. John turns no one away. At the show along with us was Tom & Marlo who we met at the show in 2006. We have been friends ever since which goes to show you how concerts can produce great friendships. Tom & Marlo are big fans and we have been in touch ever since 2006 and will continue. Also there was, Cutty (Gator Alley Band) & his wife Robin with her parents who bought them the tickets. Fun was had by all.
We went into the meet and greet, it is always fun to see the guys of .38 Special. John had given us a set list so Randy had the band sign it. I had gotten a hat for Christmas like Donnie’s, so Donnie signed it for me. Talking with Donnie is always a pleasure and he always seems to be happy to see us. Small talk was exchanged and pics were took. I didn’t get one with them this time. I was too busy taking pics for others. No big deal to me now. I’m just happy to talk with them and have a chance to see them perform.
As always they blast on stage and the crowd goes crazy. It was a good night. They opened up with “Rockin Into The Night” which is certainly an old tune but a favorite to all. Donnie was wearing a beautiful black leather jacket but soon shed it when the lights got too hot for him. Don Barnes, as always, thrilled the audience with his singing and guitar picking. L.J. and Gary still keep to the back of the stage just happy to be performing and not being center stage. I sure wish they would so I could get some good shots of them. Bobby, with his hair getting long again was in his prime and always will be. And Danny Chauncey will always “WOW” the audience with his back up vocals and guitar playing. When they broke into “20th Century Fox” the crowd was roaring and the band was rockin out. These guys enjoy their job and give the audience their money’s worth and MORE!!!
Set List
Rockin Into The Night
20th Century Fox
Back Where You Belong
Wild Eyed Southern Boys
Squeeze
If I’d Been The One
Help Somebody (Van Zant)
Fantasy Girl
Trooper With An Attitude
Drum Solo
Medley of songs
Paradise
Somebody Like You
Teacher, Teacher
Rough Housin
Stone Cold Believer
Like No Other Night
2nd Chance
Caught Up In You
Chain Lightin
Hold On Loosely
USA/Traveling Band
I would have to say the highlight of the evening was when they sang “Trooper With An Attitude.” Donnie was running around awing the audience when he stopped right in front of me and pointed to me saying “I know YOU got a few of my records at home.” I just smiled and gave a thumbs up. How great that made me feel. I can say it don’t get no better than that.
I can not say enough how much I would love to hear Bobby Capps sing the entire version of “2nd Chance.” Maybe one day I will. As the night went on the crowd got crazier and wanted more but as always, good things must come to an end. But for us it was not over. When we were sitting in the casino gambling, here comes Danny. He went to the bar and soon after I spotted Bobby walking right by me. I stood up and shook his hand. We gave each other a brief hug and he headed to the bar. Robin and I continued to play. But soon I was at the bar and they both signed a Gator Alley business card for me. I left them alone then. I knew they just wanted to relax and enjoy the rest of the evening.
The bar had a band playing and I can only go by what I was told. See, we left and went back to our hotel room. But the band started to play “Hold On Loosely.” Oh please, NO, not with Danny sitting right there. I was told that Danny got on stage and played guitar for it and Cutty wound up joining him doing vocals on “Crossroads.” I wish I was there and had pics of it but I don’t. Sorry all. Well, that is the end of my story and I can’t wait for the next time. I hope its soon.
Susan Snider
January 2008
January 5th, 2008
Colusa Casino, CA
I would like to thank Andy and Mark for the tickets and Meet & Greet passes. Once again, without them we would not have been able to go. You two are the best.
When we got to the casino Randy & I were able to go in and talk to John (sound tech). John is a really good dude and always gives us some personal time with him. This was all before we got our passes & tickets to get in. Come close to show time we got our package and went inside. With us was Mike & George from Gator Alley Band. Mike of course plays guitar and George is the Sound Tech. I immediately introduced George to John who hit it off great and John (Bless his heart) took the time to talk with George about sound stuff LOL......I don’t know how else to put it. Of course, Mike and Randy had their conversations with John too. John turns no one away. At the show along with us was Tom & Marlo who we met at the show in 2006. We have been friends ever since which goes to show you how concerts can produce great friendships. Tom & Marlo are big fans and we have been in touch ever since 2006 and will continue. Also there was, Cutty (Gator Alley Band) & his wife Robin with her parents who bought them the tickets. Fun was had by all.
We went into the meet and greet, it is always fun to see the guys of .38 Special. John had given us a set list so Randy had the band sign it. I had gotten a hat for Christmas like Donnie’s, so Donnie signed it for me. Talking with Donnie is always a pleasure and he always seems to be happy to see us. Small talk was exchanged and pics were took. I didn’t get one with them this time. I was too busy taking pics for others. No big deal to me now. I’m just happy to talk with them and have a chance to see them perform.
As always they blast on stage and the crowd goes crazy. It was a good night. They opened up with “Rockin Into The Night” which is certainly an old tune but a favorite to all. Donnie was wearing a beautiful black leather jacket but soon shed it when the lights got too hot for him. Don Barnes, as always, thrilled the audience with his singing and guitar picking. L.J. and Gary still keep to the back of the stage just happy to be performing and not being center stage. I sure wish they would so I could get some good shots of them. Bobby, with his hair getting long again was in his prime and always will be. And Danny Chauncey will always “WOW” the audience with his back up vocals and guitar playing. When they broke into “20th Century Fox” the crowd was roaring and the band was rockin out. These guys enjoy their job and give the audience their money’s worth and MORE!!!
Set List
Rockin Into The Night
20th Century Fox
Back Where You Belong
Wild Eyed Southern Boys
Squeeze
If I’d Been The One
Help Somebody (Van Zant)
Fantasy Girl
Trooper With An Attitude
Drum Solo
Medley of songs
Paradise
Somebody Like You
Teacher, Teacher
Rough Housin
Stone Cold Believer
Like No Other Night
2nd Chance
Caught Up In You
Chain Lightin
Hold On Loosely
USA/Traveling Band
I would have to say the highlight of the evening was when they sang “Trooper With An Attitude.” Donnie was running around awing the audience when he stopped right in front of me and pointed to me saying “I know YOU got a few of my records at home.” I just smiled and gave a thumbs up. How great that made me feel. I can say it don’t get no better than that.
I can not say enough how much I would love to hear Bobby Capps sing the entire version of “2nd Chance.” Maybe one day I will. As the night went on the crowd got crazier and wanted more but as always, good things must come to an end. But for us it was not over. When we were sitting in the casino gambling, here comes Danny. He went to the bar and soon after I spotted Bobby walking right by me. I stood up and shook his hand. We gave each other a brief hug and he headed to the bar. Robin and I continued to play. But soon I was at the bar and they both signed a Gator Alley business card for me. I left them alone then. I knew they just wanted to relax and enjoy the rest of the evening.
The bar had a band playing and I can only go by what I was told. See, we left and went back to our hotel room. But the band started to play “Hold On Loosely.” Oh please, NO, not with Danny sitting right there. I was told that Danny got on stage and played guitar for it and Cutty wound up joining him doing vocals on “Crossroads.” I wish I was there and had pics of it but I don’t. Sorry all. Well, that is the end of my story and I can’t wait for the next time. I hope its soon.
Susan Snider
January 2008
and review Susan.Glad you got to go see them again.
