5 Aug 2009
The opening show at Maxwell's was fabulous. Of course, I am biased, but I have to admit that I had a little bit of doubt as to whether a Love tour without Arthur Lee could work. That doubt was dispelled tonight. Love was much tighter than I expected for a first show, and Johnny Echols proved to be a super front man. The set list emphasized riff heavy Love classics on which Echols shone, including "You're Mind and We Belong Together,&q...
Johnny Echols Events
| 2009 Aug 5 |
California 66 Revue - Opening night at Maxwell's in Hoboken, NJ
The opening show at Maxwell's was fabulous. Of course, I am biased, but I have to admit that I had a little bit of doubt as to whether a Love tour without Arthur Lee could work. That do...
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| 2009 Aug 6 |
California 66 Revue - Fairfield, CT stop
The second show of the tour was part of a three band benefit concert for WPKN-FM public radio at the Quick Center, on the campus of Fairfield University. Bronx rock legends the Blues Mag...
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| 2009 Aug 7 |
California 66 Revue - Cambridge, MA stop
A variation of The Curse of the Bambino hit the tour last night.
I didn't consult the Boston Red Sox schedule before booking last night's show at the Middle East in Cambridge, MA las...
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| 2009 Aug 9 |
California 66 Revue - NY stop
Love played another strong set at BB King's in Manhattan, which is just off of Times Square. Decent crowd for a Sunday night.
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| 2009 Aug 11 |
California 66 Revue - Milwaukee stop
The California '66 Revue exists in name only, as Jerry Miller unfortunately is unable to join the tour. It is now just Love, and local opening acts.
Love played at Shank Hall, a wond...
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| 2009 Aug 12 |
California 66 Revue - Chicago Stop
The show at the Double Door was the best of the tour. The band was energized by the enthusiasm of family members and friends of promoter Patrick Hand
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| 2009 Aug 14 |
California 66 Revue - Toronto stop
Lee's Palace on a beautiful Friday night. Superfan Michelle Doyle showed the band around the town. Once again, the opening act was a local band that wasn't very good and did not bring a...
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| 2009 Aug 16 |
California 66 Revue - Cleveland stop
SO LONG, OHIO
Cleveland has always been one of my favorite towns. From the people, to the bands, to the venues and even the micro breweries; It's a place that's got a bit of every pi...
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| 2009 Aug 18 |
California 66 Revue - Washington, DC stop
THE PEOPLE WOULD BE THE TIMES
I have had some incredibly wonderful conversations with Liz McKee and Diane Lee over the years. We talk about the music, about Arthur or Bryan and they a...
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