TheFintastics
Joined: Jul 28, 2008
Posts: 474
Wichita Falls, Texas
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Posted on Apr 09 2017 05:49 PM
I was fortunate enough to purchase front row seats one day prior to this show. Somehow, I missed the fact he was performing in Dallas, Texas until one of my Facebook friends asked if I was going. I immediately made plans to travel 300 miles round trip and book an overnight room.
Mr. Dale was remarkable. His wife Lana,as always, was off to stage left recording him and helping him "remember" his stories. It was a great crowd and very appreciative of everything he offered. From his singing, trumpet playing, drumming, harmonica wailing...all of it was magnificent. His backup band was tight, tight, tight. Every note, every cymbal, and every beat was flawless.
I saw him last year. This year he seemed even better and more focused.
Mr. Dale received a standing ovation, right up until the curtain closed. He will be 80 years old on May 4th. Live video of "Nitro" (taken by another member of SG101), is below.
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Last edited: Apr 09, 2017 17:52:19
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wfoguy
Joined: Dec 11, 2011
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Posted on Apr 09 2017 07:39 PM
He's pacing the energizer bunny. 
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
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Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Apr 09 2017 09:06 PM
Great review! Was Sam Bolle backing him up on bass?
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Richard
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
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Georgia
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Posted on Apr 10 2017 05:59 AM
Check out the hat. That's got to be Ron Eglit.
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
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Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Apr 10 2017 08:04 AM
Ah, good call Richard.
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plexi69
Joined: Oct 25, 2014
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Posted on Apr 14 2017 07:48 PM
Dick Dale really is the KING!!
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dragonfly
Joined: May 25, 2006
Posts: 134
Orange County
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Posted on Apr 17 2017 06:14 PM
Dick is the Energizer Bunny and yes that is "thee one and only" Ron Eglit on Bass and Jerry on drums...Nice review and yes they are as tight as I've ever seen them...thanks for putting this on sg101...Best Wishes to all...Linda
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