Robben Ford
Had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with him at a VIP reception. Very down to earth dude, no BS. He was in our town doing a charity gig for the local college music program. Did the reception, a master class open to the public the next day and a show in the 800 seat theatre the second night. The senior faculty from the Mowhawk program played B3, drums, bass and a trombone -- if you've heard the new album One Day in Nashville you will understand the trombone thing. Highly recommend the album.
The show was awesome as you can imagine. And his backline was a couple of Fenders off the shelf of the nearest Long and McQuade -- Fender Bluesman and another Fender. Guess what? The amps don't make the difference. He didn't have his own incredible amps, just the Epi Sheraton and his trusty Tele. And he is amazing, pure and simple. Guy has more taste in his left hand than most players around, in my view any way.
All round, great experience. Check out the album.
helliott in Hamilton
Guitars -- 2 PRS CE 24s 85/15 pups, PRS semi-hollow CE 22, Fender Baja Telecaster; Gibson Les Paul Standard; 80s Strat updated with custom 69 pups, Anniversary Strat with Fat 50s, Epiphone Sheraton re-issue; Yamaha 5-string bass; Yamaha TBS 6 and 12 string acoustics,Takamine acoustic, Fender nylon string acoustic
Amps -- Mesa Boogie Lone Star; Boss Katana 100, Peavey Blueamaster 2x10, Line 6 Helix
Pedals etc: Mosfet Full Drive 2; Ibanez Tube Screamer; Fairfield Barbershop OD, Diamond Compressor; Voodo Sparkledrive, Boss Digital Delay DD7; Boss TU2 Chromatic Tuner; Cry Baby wah