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Re: Dick Dale

Matthew Speed (finaltable) - 23 Apr 2003 00:06:50

> It just so happens that DD is coming within easy driving distance
from me in 2 weeks. I've never seen the guy, but feel obligated to go
see him at least once. I am going to try to keep an open mind. His
90's stuff has been kind of a mixed bag for me. There is no denying
his 60's output though. Holy cow!
After seeing DD play once (I was about 5 feet from the stage for the
whole concert) I swore that for the rest of my life I will see him
every opportunity I get. He doesn't have a flashy show since it is
just plain guys playing music on a stage. No pyrotechnics, no
special effects, just one overweight aging incredible guitarist who
has the hottest chics in the place ready to take their clothes off
for him right there on stage or the the dancefloor if they can just
get away from their clearly very jealous male companions.
Since you MUST wear earplugs (I use the ones I have for when I am
shooting high powered rifles) a DD concert is as much a physical
experience as it is listening to musical notes. Don't worry though;
if Spinal Tap's amps go to eleven because it is just one more, DD's
go to about 15. The thing is that because most of the music is so
low you feel the volume through increased pressure waves hammering
your body, not overwhelming your hearing.
He is also very personable and not aloof at all. He stayed and
talked to everyone who wanted some of his time or an autograph and
he'll autograph anything. Old albums, CDs, t-shirts, women's backs,
stomachs, arms, chests, you name it.
Enjoy the concert. He is still the best concert I've ever seen.

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