Concert Feedback ~ Redwood City 2002

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I was fortunate enough to attend the Redwood City Show (Fox Theater), and it was INCREDIBLE! (But then again, how could it not be?). Being able to see and hear Dan perform live is such a great experience. He sounded great and so did his band. I was in heaven for two hours! Listening to Dan sing and watching him play guitar and piano live is quite a special experience. That was my third time seeing him in concert, and once again, I was mesmerized by his talent! I only wish the show was longer. Can't wait for his new c.d. As someone else has written, HE'S STILL GOT IT!! What a great evening! So, Dan, thanks for sharing you immense talent with us and congratulations on 30 years of incredible music! Here's to 30 more! ~ Lynn (Danville, CA)

WOW! What an exceptional concert! Despite the heat in the venue and sporting a horrible black right eye, Dan was a master! I have seen Dan 20 times and this was one of the best performances ever! The band was just outstanding and their skill and dedication to Dan (and he to them) was so obvious. It is just mesmerizing watching Dan's fingers sail across the strings of those electric guitars. He is one of the most underrated musicians around in my opinion. The man can definitely do the blues!! I loved that he gave his fellow players the opportunity to shine in their own right by playing songs they did with other bands. You could tell it was a fun for Dan too and it shows that he is just that much more versatile. They were all just fantastic!! It was great to see Dan's personality shine through in his interaction with the band members and in his movements (dancing and swaying and rocking all over the place!) To see Dan having such a ball playing with the boys and enjoying his craft was the best part of all. It was infectious! And he's never looked or sounded better either! Thank you Dan for continuing to share all your talents with us. Hope to see you again very soon! ~ Bridgette

Sigh. What should have been an unforgettable performance was badly marred by the Fox Theater's sound system and/or sound crew, and a sweat-lodge atmosphere (air conditioning either was on the fritz or doesn't exist). The heat was tolerable, but the sound was excruciating much of the time: the drums were way too loud, the vocals were mushy, and that beautiful piano sounded like it was made of tin. I felt badly for the boys up there, and for me, because I know how good it could have been, given the enormous talent and experience of these five musicians. Wah! But all was not lost. Dan's acoustic guitar solos were lovely, and the sound-system-on-steriods worked fine for the blues numbers. And clearly Dan was having a good time, which rubbed off on the audience. Hope this isn't the last time I get to hear him with a band. Hope it IS the last time I hear his intricate lyrics and music blasted at me like that. ~ Joan