because you personally have a dis-taste for his
playing.. that's your deal..
jimmie is a totally different player, as compared to stevie.. where stevie was
influenced by jimi hendrix, obviously.. jimmie dug the blues..
he is a very accomplished guitarist on his own..
before you start pointing fingers, you need to pull them out of your ass,
first...
j.
Cheers,
Scott
dirk
Whoa, I thought I was the only guy with that CD. But, yeah, I'd agree. He
wasn't as good as he's been in other performances. I mean, everyone else there
smoked him. I've heard him a few other times, and though I personally like SRV
better, he's still one of the best I've heard.
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> He sounded terrible. Riding Stevies coat sleeves..
Why must you compare the two.. just because they are brothers does not mean
they have the same talents and I don't think Jimmy aspires to fill his
brothers shoes now no more than de did before SRV's death. He is a completely
different musician with, as proved by your comments, a lot of weight on his
shoulders.
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Not only do you make stupid comments, but you answer yourself in like
fashion.. a sure sign of a mental deficiency ;)
dirk
>I love a story that I read in a guitar mag years ago. Seems SRV comes off stage
>after playing a blistering set somewhere in Texas (before he made it big), asks
>brother Jimmy how it sounded, Jimmy responds "you sounded like fucking Robin
>Trower!", which prompts a fist fight between the two. Hilarious! (and I like
>Robin Trower).
>
>A.T.
I enjoyed that! Thanks!
Alan Thompson wrote:
> I love a story that I read in a guitar mag years ago. Seems SRV comes off stage
> after playing a blistering set somewhere in Texas (before he made it big), asks
> brother Jimmy how it sounded, Jimmy responds "you sounded like fucking Robin
> Trower!", which prompts a fist fight between the two. Hilarious! (and I like
> Robin Trower).
>
> A.T.
>
They BOTH sound like Jimi Hendrix. I mean, listen to...OUCH!
I didn't mean it Jimmy!
marc s.
wish i could sound like robin trower
> > Jimmy responds "you sounded like fucking Robin
>
> wish i could sound like robin trower
Saw Jimmy Vaughn at House of Blues a couple months ago. He was
fantastic. Didn't like his sound much but the music was great.
Jim
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: wish i could sound like robin trower
Really, I wouldn't take that as an insult. But then, I'm
no Stevie. Or Robin or Jimmie.
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I think his recording style with the T-Birds is great. Having seen them
several times, he has never been a great "live" performer. He is, and always
will be a side man in my humble opinion (and a great blues guitarist) in his
own style.
Gary Hawkins
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> Jimmie is an "old school" blues player. If you listen to his recordings he
> plays with a "less is more" style. I think since Stevie died and he has been
> pushed into the limelight he has tried to play more like Stevie. Probably a
> mistake on his part, trying to be something he ain't.
>
> I think his recording style with the T-Birds is great. Having seen them
> several times, he has never been a great "live" performer. He is, and always
> will be a side man in my humble opinion (and a great blues guitarist) in his
> own style.
>
> Gary Hawkins
Interesting thoughts. I saw both quite a bit in Austin before, during, and
after Stevie got big. I think Jimmie is pretty much still the old school
like he always was. I like his early T-bird stuff alot, and earlier with
the Cobras.
He is a bit faster now, but it would be hard to say if he emulates Stevie.
I think it's hard for anybody to not be influenced by SRV. Except me, I
don't sound like him at all 'cuz I can't play. But you know what I mean.
And I disagree about Jimmie being only a side man. Saw him at House of
Blues recently and he fronted the band great. He always took a back seat
to Kim Wilson in Austin but just because Kim was the singer and is more of
a "up front" kind of guy, but I don't think Jimmie was ever unable to take
over. He will however always be in the shadow of his little brother a
little.
Jim
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> In article <01bdbf05$d1f4b960$16e167ce@brian>,
> "Brian Heilman" <br...@flightplan.com> wrote:
> > Jimmie is an "old school" blues player. If you listen to his recordings he
> > plays with a "less is more" style. I think since Stevie died and he has been
> > pushed into the limelight he has tried to play more like Stevie. Probably a
> > mistake on his part, trying to be something he ain't.
> >
> > I think his recording style with the T-Birds is great. Having seen them
> > several times, he has never been a great "live" performer. He is, and always
> > will be a side man in my humble opinion (and a great blues guitarist) in his
> > own style.
>
> I would disagree with everything in this post. Jimmie has much playing on
> record where he is playing up a storm. Try coping the solo on Good Texan from
> the Family style album. Backwards rakes, wierd phrasing, and lotsa notes with
> a little room to breath. Its a killer solo that just plain smokes and is
> incredibly unique. Jimmie in no way whatsoever is trying to play like Stevie.
> He is more reseved now than ever. He uses a capo and plays with an Albert
> Collins right hand. Picking with his index and a little thumb. His tone is
> greasy and oozes. If you can't hear the magic and voodoo of Jimmie Vaughan
> than ya just plain aint into the sex and voodoo of real blues. Another point,
> try to figure out where Jimmie learned his phrasing and licks. I can hear
> stuff from about everybody, but no-one in particular, its spooky. Jimmie is
> his own thing and that puts him in a seat next to the very best ever in the
> Blues.
>
> PR
>
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Amen.
I just saw Jimmy here in Portland Friday night. I too saw him many times
when I lived in Austin and did some comparisons. First off, Junior Brown
opened the show. Fatal mistake. I don't believe there are many if any
gittar pickers that can hold a candle to Junior and he was feeling his
oats! In a word, awesome! JB had lots of standing ovations. Jimmie came
on after a fairly long delay and while I was a T-birds fan, this new
band just sucked from start to finish. Uninspired at the least,
tragically bad at the worst. Jimmy simply went through the motions.
Lowlight of the night was the song he dedicated to Stevie, Texas Flood,
and then he blew it. People started leaving in droves after this song.
At this point my only hope is a T-birds reunion. I believe Jimmie needs
another lead guitar to play off of. When he played on the Stevie Tribute
he was forced to play very well because of the talent there. On his own
he was just plain uninspired.
Gene M.
Johnny Winter played and I don't think a single toe tapped. Ray Charles was
well received....Jimmy burned the place down. Everyone standing
...screaming and dancing. This is a pretty reserved civil service town that
he lit a fire under.
His tone was the best of the week. Sure, he doesn't play very flashy but
like he says...I play what I hear. I always judge greatness in a guitar
player if he can play three notes and I immediately know who is playing.
Jimmy is one of them. Who cares if he can't sing well. Ever heard Neil
Young sing ???
I agree. I saw Jimmy and Junior last nite here in
Northern California,
and while I agree Junior Brown smoked the place, Jimmy
did damn good job. I was gonna leave after JB, but
decided to stick around, and was glad I did. His band
is polished, you can tell they are all pro's.
OnE more thing, this is just my opinion, but I think
Jimmy has one helluva singing voice. He can sure nail
and hold the right note!
Tellyman
Northern California
My two bits - Rickcus Dickcus
> I just saw Jimmy here in Portland Friday night. I too saw him many times
> when I lived in Austin and did some comparisons. First off, Junior Brown
> opened the show. Fatal mistake. I don't believe there are many if any
> gittar pickers that can hold a candle to Junior and he was feeling his
> oats! In a word, awesome! JB had lots of standing ovations. Jimmie came
> on after a fairly long delay and while I was a T-birds fan, this new
> band just sucked from start to finish. Uninspired at the least,
> tragically bad at the worst. Jimmy simply went through the motions.
> Lowlight of the night was the song he dedicated to Stevie, Texas Flood,
> and then he blew it. People started leaving in droves after this song.
> At this point my only hope is a T-birds reunion. I believe Jimmie needs
> another lead guitar to play off of. When he played on the Stevie Tribute
> he was forced to play very well because of the talent there. On his own
> he was just plain uninspired.
>
> Gene M.
Hm, wonder if following JB had anything to do with it (BTW, is he the one
that plays the wierd slide guitar and wears a cowboy hat? Whoever he is, he's
playing here soon, now I'll be sure to see it thanks). I really liked the
show at the House of Blues in LA. I've seen Johnny Winter try to follow SRV,
it was about the same as you describe above.
Junior alone was worth the price of admission. Check out Juniors Babe
too. A grandma and STILL stunning. She'll be the one trying to keep up
on rhythm guitar. He must have married her when she was 10. Well, she IS
from Texas! Best women on EARTH! Yeee-HA!!!
Gene M.
>
> Junior alone was worth the price of admission. Check out Juniors Babe
> too. A grandma and STILL stunning. She'll be the one trying to keep up
> on rhythm guitar. He must have married her when she was 10. Well, she IS
> from Texas! Best women on EARTH! Yeee-HA!!!
>
> Gene M.
Ya make me miss my home. They sure are friendlier than in LA.
OK, so he's not Stevie... He is Stevie's blood brother.
Now get over it. Remember Stevie loved his brother.
Matt
Not only that, but Stevie always claimed his brother was BETTER on
guitar than he was, and I agree.
Amazing how restraint in playing seems to go over people's heads.
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So, tell us how you really feel! I saw the show last Friday night and
Junior smoked his ass. I'm from Austin relocated to Portland and have
seen both a lot. Jimmy at Antones and Junior at the Continental in
Austin. His new band sucked and people were walking OUT of this show.
People who WERE Jimmie fans who went to see him, not Junior! Just for
the record, Mr. Brown got 9 standing ovations!
What's worse, this show was the same night as the Mount Hood Jazz
Festivals Blues night and I could have seen John Lee Hooker whose set
also smoked poor Jimmie. I saw the tape. I'm a fundamental blues player
and don't particularly LIKE SRV, or Kenny Wayne Shithead, or any of the
other SRV Wannabes. I really WANTED to see Jimmie play a good set and
was disappointed as were the other fans who came to see him. Worse, he
played Texas Flood and hosed it! If you DON'T want to be compared to
Stevie you shouldn't play his signature songs! I truly believe Jimmie
can't cut it on his own anymore. The drive just isn't there. Just listen
to the T-Birds albums and compare it to this tour. He needs another lead
guitarist he can play off of. Take a look at the tribute to SRV Austin
City Limits show. Jimmie holds his own only when playing off of the
other guitarists there. THAT'S the kind of playing I expected Friday
night. I didn't get it.
Gene M.
>I'm a fundamental blues player and don't particularly LIKE SRV, or
>Kenny Wayne Shithead, or any of the other SRV Wannabes.
Wow, be careful -- you'll get thrown out of the church!
Al (another guy who loves the blues but doesn't own any SRV records)
>So, tell us how you really feel! I saw the show last Friday night and
>Junior smoked his ass. I'm from Austin relocated to Portland and have
>seen both a lot. Jimmy at Antones and Junior at the Continental in
>Austin. His new band sucked and people were walking OUT of this show.
>People who WERE Jimmie fans who went to see him, not Junior! Just for
>the record, Mr. Brown got 9 standing ovations!
I think no matter how good of a "straight" player
you are, if you're playing a bill w/ somebody who
does cartwheels while playing pretty decently,
you're bound to be overlooked.
Kev