Saw Phil Keaggy a couple of weeks ago for $15 in a small venue. Along with a band he recently got together. Yes - he is unbelievable. Someone shouted out a favorite song. Phil said something like - “well, we can try. But the band hasn’t learned that one yet.” I thought he was joking until the band started riffling through their music trying to find it (it wasn’t there).
I think the drummer knew it. The bass player and the other guitar guy just jammed along. The flute player grabbed a maracca, and the piano player just watched and grinned.
At the end Phil was very impressed with his band - and wanted to make sure that someone had gotten that on tape. It was really fun.
I’m going to see another favorite in a few days - ALEC LIFESON with Rush. I’m pretty sure they know all their songs! But, Rush is a bit TOO scripted and perfected - so it was really fun to see Keaggy and his band just jam.
I’ve seen Phil Keaggy twice. Jaw dropping both times.
Just awe inspiring. Amazing. Ridiculous.
I'm a huge Rush fan... The first concert I ever went to was their Farewell to Kings tour. And once I saw them 3 times in 2 weeks! They'll be in KC in a week or two, but I can't justify $80 plus tickets. Yes is coming as well, but again, I just can't afford these astronomical ticket prices.
Mark