Back Door Slam - Almost Cut My Hair - Hotel Utah Saloon

From their FANTASTIC show at the Hotel Utah Saloon in San Francisco, CA, I'm happy to bring you Back Door Slam, a British blues-rock trio, performing David Crosby's "Almost Cut My Hair". I shot this video on October 3, 2008. Once again, an apology for the necessity of a splice. My still camera has this slightly annoying habit of stopping the filming process at the most inopportune moments.... also, clearly, Davy's vocals, though fabulously strong, as always, were not adequately amplified here.......lastly, I am so sorry I couldn't get any closer, but you know, a girl's got to give a performer a wee bit of room to work. LOL. So, here's another one for you from as close as POSSIBLE.

Back Door Slam, in case you are not familiar, consists of three extraordinary young men from the Isle of Man - Davy Knowles, lead guitar and vocals, Adam Jones, bass, and Ross Doyle, drums. They've been successfully touring the United States for a bit less than two years, and, as I type this, are about to start a month long tour opening for Gov't Mule. They've had great success with their first album, Roll Away, and are expected to release their second album sometime this spring. Mr. Knowles happens to be a supremely talented songwriter as well.

On this particular evening, there was a special guest in the house, all the way from the tiny Isle of Man.... there to see the boys, was Mr. Arthur Fife, their vocational guidance counselor from school. It was very clear to me that there is great affection and respect between the boys and Mr. Fife (who charmed me as well). They played this tune especially for him, because, as Davy teased, "Mr. Fife doesnt really like this song." He laughed and continued, "We're gonna play it anyway." And play it they did. I hope you enjoy it.

Here is a link to their website. Do check them out. I HIGHLY recommend taking in a live show and meeting these very charming and humble young men. You'll be glad you did.

http://backdoorslam.com/

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[fatherronan]

"sorry i couldnt get any closer"?!

girl if you were any closer you'd have been on top of him!

thanks that was great :)

[libbysvideos]

Hahaha!!! Yes, indeed I would have been!!! It was a GREAT fun night. I have very warm memories - special stuff!!!

Did you see the other vids I have of the boys? I have many more I've not posted..... stay tuned, or, you might want to subscribe.....then you won't have to check back, you'll just be notified. Thanks for you nice and FUN comments.

Best,

Libby :)

[fatherronan]

Ya i'll defo subscribe!

if ya ever hear of the boys playin in ireland gimme a shout, yeah?!

cheers :)

[libbysvideos]

Ireland doesn't seem likely, but I will indeed if I hear about such a gig. My heritage, by the way, is mostly Irish!! ;)

[fatherronan]

i figured ireland wasn't likely but i'm trying to promote them as much as i can over here! the boys touring the states at the moment?

[libbysvideos]

Yes, touring the States. Currently on a run opening for Chickenfoot.

[manxcats59]

manx guitarists rock

[claptonhendrix1]

BTW, this was the night I saw Joe. A great night!!!!

[claptonhendrix1]

Thank you for this!! Great seats