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Eric Bibb String Band featuring Dirk Powell & Cedric Watson in Sacramento...anyone going?

Show is on Saturday in a small hall. Has anyone seen these guys play together? I'd really like to go myself.

Re: Eric Bibb String Band featuring Dirk Powell & Cedric Watson in Sacramento...anyone going?

Hey Tom: You should definitely go. Great musicians. Saw them last night at Freight and Salvage in Berkeley. Eric Bibb is like a "young Taj Mahal" Cedric playing fiddle all night and Dirk switched off between banjo, fiddle and accordion. The accordion was mostly in a supportive role for a few bluesy tunes.
They played a few french numbers (pa janvier and mardi gras song) but that's not what the show is about. A great weave of music. Amazing harmonica play too.

Re: Eric Bibb String Band featuring Dirk Powell & Cedric Watson in Sacramento...anyone going?

Good to know, Mark. They're here next Friday. I always go to hear Dirk, one of the best accordion teachers I've ever had.

Re: Eric Bibb String Band featuring Dirk Powell & Cedric Watson in Sacramento...anyone going?

Yeah... rode the Harley down to the show, sat outside because they were sold out. I had really hoped to meet Dirk but it wasn't to be. FWIW, in the same complex -- it's an old school -- there was a big Mexican wedding with some killer music and a passel of pre-55 Chevys done up to near mint. Very cool scene. The music sounded great from outside.

Sure wish I had the opportunity to actually see someone play the box, watch the fingering up close. Dave Mason has been so kind to lend me a C accordion. I fool with it but it's not the same as when I was crazy nuts for playing it years ago. I'm not Cajun, feels like I'm walking in another man's shoes. But it's great music and I love the sound of the 10-button.



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