n early 2008 Baty announced he was entering "soft" retirement, no longer tours with the band, except for possible reunion tours/shows in Europe and select North American festivals. Baty performed with JW-Jones at Mont Tremblant Blues Festival, Ottawa Bluesfest, and Piazza Blues in Bellinzona, Switzerland in July 2009. The high-energy shows received praise from fans and industry professionals who enjoyed the package.I know he had some health problems for awhile as well
n early 2008 Baty announced he was entering "soft" retirement, no longer tours with the band, except for possible reunion tours/shows in Europe and select North American festivals. Baty performed with JW-Jones at Mont Tremblant Blues Festival, Ottawa Bluesfest, and Piazza Blues in Bellinzona, Switzerland in July 2009. The high-energy shows received praise from fans and industry professionals who enjoyed the package.
From what I heard, Charlie got tired of road life. He has gypsy jazz combo and occasionally gigs as a special guest. I heard that he did a sort of reunion gig with Rick Estrin & the Nightcats last Oct, in Poland! I sure wish I could have made it to that gig!!! I'd travel to see Little Charlie & Kid Andersen together, but Poland's just a little TOO far!!!
I too doubt that Rick Estrin copied Rod but as for him being a far superior player as
lonesomejohnnie states...I don't think so, sorry.
They're both masters of this great music: the blues.
guitarandharp 2 months ago
@manixman111 Rod Piazza could not carry Rick's harp case.
lonesomejohnnie 3 months ago
I knew Rick when he lived in Chicago.... he did NOT copy Rod Piazza..
sherriffofhongkong 6 months ago
Saw him several times in Colorado. Fantastic, fun show!
moonpie8ful 8 months ago
He's great, copied all his shit from Rod Piazza!
manixman111 9 months ago
Please come back to Victoria Rick!! It,s been way too long. Need that great sound live.
whotwo 11 months ago
n early 2008 Baty announced he was entering "soft" retirement, no longer tours with the band, except for possible reunion tours/shows in Europe and select North American festivals. Baty performed with JW-Jones at Mont Tremblant Blues Festival, Ottawa Bluesfest, and Piazza Blues in Bellinzona, Switzerland in July 2009. The high-energy shows received praise from fans and industry professionals who enjoyed the package.I know he had some health problems for awhile as well
grandmababy50 1 year ago
n early 2008 Baty announced he was entering "soft" retirement, no longer tours with the band, except for possible reunion tours/shows in Europe and select North American festivals. Baty performed with JW-Jones at Mont Tremblant Blues Festival, Ottawa Bluesfest, and Piazza Blues in Bellinzona, Switzerland in July 2009. The high-energy shows received praise from fans and industry professionals who enjoyed the package.
grandmababy50 1 year ago
From what I heard, Charlie got tired of road life. He has gypsy jazz combo and occasionally gigs as a special guest. I heard that he did a sort of reunion gig with Rick Estrin & the Nightcats last Oct, in Poland! I sure wish I could have made it to that gig!!! I'd travel to see Little Charlie & Kid Andersen together, but Poland's just a little TOO far!!!
ulucb 1 year ago
@ulucb What happened to Charlie? Did they split??
elvispreseli 1 year ago