Assuming this was during the American Music Festival, I saw Sonny doin' this gig in 2004 and it was ear-bleeding loud and/but incredible. My old band got to play there -- ot on a weekend! It was a thrill to be on that hallowed stage. (See the couple of green night-vision tinted videos at YouTube user "Farmageddon1" and sorry for the plug, it was just so great to "share the same stage" with the likes of Sonny and the many, many other legends that know this top-tier small club.
Great clip of Sonny. Fitzgerald's is a favorite venue for Sonny, I've seen him here too.
He'll be back there Aug 22 then up to Madison for the 23rd, early (at 5:30) for a fest then to a local club after. Check out his website for details as the dates have recently been posted. I plan to go see him at one of the places even tho I just saw him at another fest in WI. His new CD is excellent.
Derrick Trucks is the boy, Sonny is the man....I love Derrick trucks, but I am sure Sonny had something to do with Derrick influence -wise, either way, we have both....why compare the two??
Thanks for posting it. It's a real gem! This one, some of the Metheny stuff, and a Fishbone clip have knocked me out. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. I lerve You Tube.
For my money, he's the best slide player out there. I got to see him live and some of the stuff he does... playing behind the slide is just unreal. It's a shame that he hasn't gotten his due.
Sonny back at Fitzgerald's on June 1 and 2, 2012. Can't wait.
bluesguy0524 2 months ago
superb
winkiened2 2 years ago
I was at this show.Sonny plays Fitzgeralds alot,
he is the only one with that kind of intense
playing and control that comes from a genus.
Dont ever miss Sonny if you have the chance,he is one of a kind, great band.
ModernTimez 2 years ago
Assuming this was during the American Music Festival, I saw Sonny doin' this gig in 2004 and it was ear-bleeding loud and/but incredible. My old band got to play there -- ot on a weekend! It was a thrill to be on that hallowed stage. (See the couple of green night-vision tinted videos at YouTube user "Farmageddon1" and sorry for the plug, it was just so great to "share the same stage" with the likes of Sonny and the many, many other legends that know this top-tier small club.
Bob6stringer 3 years ago
GREAT SOUND ON THIS VIDEO. Cant wait to see him at Fitzgerald's. I am driving from a ways out.. to see a waaay out performer!
TREYOLDHIPPIE 3 years ago
we love him and try and get out to see him whenever he's at Fitzgerald's.
lalukas 3 years ago
Great clip of Sonny. Fitzgerald's is a favorite venue for Sonny, I've seen him here too.
He'll be back there Aug 22 then up to Madison for the 23rd, early (at 5:30) for a fest then to a local club after. Check out his website for details as the dates have recently been posted. I plan to go see him at one of the places even tho I just saw him at another fest in WI. His new CD is excellent.
Idealmystic 3 years ago
Derrick Trucks is the boy, Sonny is the man....I love Derrick trucks, but I am sure Sonny had something to do with Derrick influence -wise, either way, we have both....why compare the two??
rolandonioninator 3 years ago
Man, I just keep coming back to this clip. A total thrill.
futsal1958 5 years ago 2
I know what you mean. We took this over the 4th of July holiday at Fitzgeralds in Berwyn, IL.
lalukas 5 years ago
Thanks for posting it. It's a real gem! This one, some of the Metheny stuff, and a Fishbone clip have knocked me out. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. I lerve You Tube.
futsal1958 5 years ago
For my money, he's the best slide player out there. I got to see him live and some of the stuff he does... playing behind the slide is just unreal. It's a shame that he hasn't gotten his due.
strikestwice 5 years ago
He is very good, but if you haven't heard Derek Trucks already, check him out, cause he, (in my opinion) is the best slide player out there.
gibsonman22 5 years ago
Anyone notice that's a 48 state flag on the wall?
greggparadiddle 5 years ago
We're thinking that this flag has some historic background. I'll have to ask next time I'm at Fitzgeralds.
lalukas 5 years ago
such a fine slide player - nobody else plays like him !!
Wish I could hear the whole set.
bluesplottboy 5 years ago
we see him most times he's in Chicago. I agree - no one else like him. Fitzgerald's is the best venue in the City IMO.
lalukas 5 years ago
I've never seen him live here in the UK, but love his stuff with John Hiatt and the Goners too.
bluesplottboy 5 years ago