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I last saw them at the University of Miami 40 year's ago whith this linup. They were as good as ever. The fiddler who left the band to become a doctor definitely played off Steve Morse as well as ever and was the additional player needed to bring back the memories that I remember. They were great then and are great now. Would go see them again with this lineup.
Steve Morse and the rest of the Dixie Dregs delivered! An absolutely outstanding performance by the band. The music was spot on, the sound mixing was perfect and the selection of tunes couldn't have been better. True talent at it's best. I have to put the show in the top 5 I have seen in my life and as a man in my sixties I have seen plenty!
Wow,40 years since they've played together and it was well worth the wait.What an example of musicans excelling at their craft.if given the chance to see them play,take it!!!!!
A fantastic show in every way: each Dreg is a phenomenal musician, the song selection from their vast catalogue was ideal, they play for a good two hours and it NEVER gets boring, and the sound quality and lighting system was superb at the Wilbur (and I imagine will be the same at each and every concert). The between song chatter - which can be awful - was entertaining and informative. Hope this doesn't turn out to be the last Dixie Dregs tour!
Dixie Dregs are my new favorite band! Okay, they were back in 70s, and, as Allen Sloan pointed out, "This is a celebration." They played with gusto and touched on all their unique stylings, from classical chamber music to bluegrass to hard rock. Complex difficult music, much at breakneck speed, very hard to play, rendered amazingly. Long live the Dregs!
this is so talented that each member is given opportunity to join in an exchange of their talents as a roving spotlight is on them. Through out their performance blazing guitar does a trade off with the violin....something you don't see everyday. This is an instrumental band taking the whole experience beyond words. and their drummer-extraordinaire takes turns being the lead instrument and always delivering-driving the music with punctuating cymbal crashes ....this band was special and hope to see them again
The Dixie Dregs came back, maybe (as the joy each member showed during the show, both contagious and unforced) to gather again for a round of new material, and rattled the venerable walls of the Wilbur Theatre with a rousing set of what have now become industry standards, bringing back the fever their old shows would mount up with The Bash and Cruise Control. Anyway, it made this old fan very happy to see all these old farts perform with their usual incredible skill and dexterity and energy. Morse's complex and inviting musics have entranced two generations of listeners now, as well as giving musicians high goals to equal. They played a nice mix of selections from their history, and we got a small thrill from Slonov when he played a solo composition he dedicated to his daughter, giving us a brief glimpse into their lives between gigs. They all played at a relentless clip, but then again, that's the way it's always been. I'm really hoping the joy and depth of this show will entice them all to gather in a studio again, if not enlarge the tour, as Morse (and West and Sloan et al.) have compositional chops as well as technical prowess. Once again, they prove that instrumental music has more emotive and intellectual energy than any repetitive vocal song, and that there's pure poetry in tones.
I understand that complex instrumental jazz-rock-classical fusion is not widely appreciated. But for me, seeing these masters perform their music live was the greatest thrill. I was pleasantly surprised by the length of the concert; two full sets separated by an intermission. These guys have not played together in many years, and it would have been fair if they had only attempted to perform fewer songs live. I have seen Steve Morse play live, and his brilliance came through again this night. Another great treat was seeing Rod drumming to the Dregs music. Somehow seeing him do the complex rhythms live gave me even greater appreciation for songs that I have heard dozens of times. I had only seen Andy West play with the Dregs once before, and like the others, is a true master of his bass, but his play is so effortless. He is also the most vocal, and even during a conversation after the show, speaks so passionately about the meaning and significance of this band and its music. I agree. One of my favorite Dregs songs, Go for Baroque, was introduced by Steve as their finally giving in to public pressure to deliver more chamber music. Obviously there is no such demand except for the fans attending the show. This piece brings me to tears as it so beautifully features Allen Sloan’s violin which offers tremendous tension then resolution. I would have been happy with anything these guys played, but this night’s performance was beyond my hopes. My only disappointment was the Wilbur’s sound system.
With a blend of Rock, Jazz, Country and classical The Dixie Dregs was a concert to please all. The Wilbur is a small an intimate venue when compared to typical concert arena's and outdoor events. I could hear a balance of all instruments, without any overbearing drone or bottom humming. My second time for the Wilbur and very satisfying.
I have seen 6 previous shows over the years... I was worried they wouldn’t live up to my expectations/memories. Glad to report they were great! The happiest thing I thought overall was how great the drums were mic’ed throught the PA. Everyone played well, great song selection.
One of the best venue ever. The town hall sounds awesome and the band was simply amazing!
Virtuosos...as good as it gets! What a thrill to see the original "Dixie Dregs" line up. The styles of music covered by the band is mind-boggling. Had to laugh when Andy West claimed, "We don't even know what time signature this song is in"...! To perform music at such a high level is total dedication to the art. Amazing use of dynamics. The crowd showed it's approval after every song. Wish they'd stay together & make the rounds again.
Forgot how good these guys were outstanding show Paramount does it again!
Being from Argentina, and spending a few days in New York, I didn't hesitate in buying tickets for this eagerly awaited return of the great band Dixie Dregs. And the result was outstading. All the members performed as if they never split, offering a memorable concert. Excellent sound, beautiful venue, an unforgettable show.
Best concert of 2018 (so far). Go see the Dregs - they have not missed a beat in all these years!
I expected a sub-par nostalgic show as most reunions are. This was anything but that. I saw the Dregs numerous times since 1981 and this show blew me away. These guys must have practiced their asses off for these gigs. They were spot on. Steve blew me away with his solos all over again. They also played songs that I never heard live before. Well worth the 2+ hr trip.
If anyone missed the Dixie Dregs show in NYC at The Town Hall WOW! I have been seeing them for over 40 years. They were amazing! Like it was 1977 all over again. If you can catch them on the rest of the tour you must go.
As good as ever....great to see these guys again after all these years.
Fun to see and hear this music again, especially live. they are extremely good musicians. A fun time.
The Premier Musicians band They were absolutely unbelievable
