SRV & DOUBLE TROUBLE LIVE @ MONTREUX
When SRV and Double Trouble originally appeared at the Montreux Music Festival in Switzerland, they were virtually unknown white guys playing the blues. They were the first unsigned group to appear at Montreux, and they actually got booed. Despite playing a good set, they are visibly shaken by the booers as they exit the stage.
Despite the reactions of a few disgruntled crowd members, the group did well at Montreux by meeting David Bowie, who was so impressed with Stevie Ray he asked him to play on his "Let's Dance" album.
By the time SRV & DT returned to Montreux in '85, they were at the top of their game.
Despite looking woefully stupid in that cowboy hat with the long, shaggy tail, Stevie Ray plays like he's got seconds to live. Fans are used to seeing him pour everything into every performance, but this time he's playing like he's really got something to prove. The energy in the room is electric and, lucky for us, that translates to the screen.
Due to Stevie Ray's tragic demise (which I freely admit to still sobbing about from time to time) future generations will never have the pleasure of shaking Stevie's incredibly talented hand, or experiencing firsthand one of his intense concerts. Thankfully, there are a handful of CDs and DVDs that keep his memory alive and well.
As for me and my house, the first thing I'm going to do when I get to heaven is thank Jesus and give him a big hug. The next thing I'm gonna do is smooch on my grandparents a little, but the third thing I'm gonna do is get tickets to see Stevie Ray.
I know he's up there playing, because for Stevie, it wouldn't be heaven without a guitar.
FINAL GRADE: A+
Off in search of my pride and joy,
M.
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