MarkyMark77 
Drowning with Land in Sight
Registration Date: 03-24-2005
Posts: 465
Favorite 77s album: 99
Location: Illinois
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When I first heard the Laramie show (from this tour, I think), the first few songs have almost no vocal, but it really got me to listen to how tight the band was, and I think I enjoy it almost as much as anything I've heard from the 7's. But then, when the vocals are turned up for (Mike tells the soundman to do so), it's even better.
I know Mike tends to be critical of his performances, but, man they really kicked on this tour!
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Big Jim
Baby Elvis
Registration Date: 08-22-2005
Posts: 109
Favorite 77s album: Holy Ghost Building
Location: NJ
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saw the lancaster show from this tour - they shared the bill with keaggy and the encore with keaggy and mike playing blues and beatles standards was over the top |
I was there for this show and though over the top, I loved the Beatles tunes they played together. It was a real treat to see Roe and Keaggy going at it - two phenomenal guitarists who looked like they were genuinely enjoying playing together. If not for the blown fuse, who knows how long they would have played? 
"Green Onions" was also great... If I'm not mistaken, that and the "Stellazine Prophecy" recording is on the fan club release "Guilty Pleasures" (the latter being the one that not only blew my mind, but blew some fuses, I think... at which point, they had to stop playing that evening). This was a 2000 concert (January, I believe?) If we're capturing a moment in time, '00 may be too close to '99 to continue that theme? Not for me to decide, but I wouldn't mind also seeing something released from 2000 too at some point in time! I know the Lancaster show from that time period contained some great tunes, many which were different than the ones recorded on 11/3/99 (for eventual release on '99!)
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nick
Baby Elvis
Registration Date: 12-02-2004
Posts: 80
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Oh to get more of Phil and Mike jamming together would be awesome!
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pass the bacon
Someone New
Registration Date: 08-27-2007
Posts: 53
Favorite 77s album: that really, really good one
Location: Isle of Lucy
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Nailtatt
Rocks in your Head
Registration Date: 05-28-2004
Posts: 24,078
Favorite 77s album: Sticks and Stones
Location: The NFP
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Why are they on a bed together?
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dennis
Happy Roy
Registration Date: 10-03-2004
Posts: 5,985
Favorite 77s album: "88"
Location: Way out on the outskirts of town.
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Phil described the meeting in the February 1991 issue of the old Phil Keaggy Newsletter (Volume 1, Number 1), under the title "Paul Meets Phil...,"
Recently, I played and sang at the wedding of my friends Don Malcolm and Laura McCartney [I think he meant Laura Eastman?]. Laura is the sister of Linda McCartney. It seemed a sure thing that at least Linda would be at the wedding. As it turned out, husband Paul was one of the groomsmen and his wife and children were bridesmaids.
I enjoyed doing my part in this lovely wedding. I sang, "Two of You," "Here and Now," and "What a Wonder." I played on the guitar, "I Love You Lord."
Yes, I was a bit nervous, Paul standing only a few feet away listening and watching attentively. After the first shaky line of "Here and Now" I focused upon Bernadette, then of course on the bride and groom. Smooth sailing from then on...
We all met the night before at the rehearsal dinner. There was a good deal of God's presence throughout. Many believers were there from the United States as well as from Europe, although the attendance was no greater than 50 people. Paul and Linda and their children were quite friendly. Paul said "Now tomorrow, just have fun and be of good voice."
After the wedding Paul said, "You did a fine job" to me. He also said, "you sound a lot like James Taylor!" I better start listening to James Taylor again I suppose.
For a brief moment upstairs in the Eastman's house, Paul and I had a bit of a jam with acoustic guitars. He was very obliging and generous with his time.
As you know, I've been a "Mac" fan for some time... at least 28 years now! I wish him and his family all the best. It seems to me that they are nice folks and God loves them very much.
Laura and Don are two of the finest Christian people I've met and very dedicated to sharing Christ with people everywhere they go. They now live in Italy and have a ministry together there.
This post has been edited 3 time(s), it was last edited by dennis: 12-17-2007 16:03.
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nick
Baby Elvis
Registration Date: 12-02-2004
Posts: 80
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Oh man that would be cool to hear also! Didn't he play at McCartney's daughters or niece or somethings wedding? That is cool for McCartney to be "friends" with Phil...THEY should do an album together also.....and bring Mike in to help too! YES!
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12-17-2007 11:52 |
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nick
Baby Elvis
Registration Date: 12-02-2004
Posts: 80
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Wow. It seems weird to think of Phil being nervous...he even seemed nervous in the letter or maybe it was excitement but anyways that's cool. Thanks for sharing as I too was wondering why they were meeting in a bed!
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77sfan
Registration Date: 06-08-2007
Posts: 2,367
Favorite 77s album: The Island Album
Location: Idaho
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Lo and behold and copy of 99 was under the tree for me! My lovely bride ordered me a copy for Christmas.
Thanks to lo-fidelity and the 77's for a great disk. It's been in heavy rotation today.
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12-25-2007 20:55 |
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dennis
Happy Roy
Registration Date: 10-03-2004
Posts: 5,985
Favorite 77s album: "88"
Location: Way out on the outskirts of town.
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Very nice! 
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12-26-2007 08:25 |
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Sharon
Baby Elvis
Registration Date: 06-07-2004
Posts: 108
Favorite 77s album: 88 Miserable Crows Drowning
Location: Ohio
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I just finally got this and am totally enjoying it. I can't get over "The Stellazine Prophecy." It ROCKS! 
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Radioactive Hatchling
Registration Date: 11-17-2004
Posts: 9,890
Favorite 77s album: The one's Mike plays guitar on
Location: Springtown
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I gotta cut loose with some of my Christmas money stash...
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dennis
Happy Roy
Registration Date: 10-03-2004
Posts: 5,985
Favorite 77s album: "88"
Location: Way out on the outskirts of town.
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Picked up 99 at the Ames concert.
I have listened to it and and a half times.
Half on the way home last night after the show and the entire CD today.
Very good.
Love The Smithereens "Blood & Roses" cover.
I think the 77s may be the best band on the planet.
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06-25-2008 15:42 |
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Marti
Radioactive Crow
Registration Date: 06-01-2004
Posts: 10,098
Favorite 77s album: Drowning with Land in Sight
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I think the 77s may be the best band on the planet.
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OF COURSE they are, sir! 
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