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9 October ..... Breakaway Theatre ..... Akron, OH
Foghat plays the Breakaway Theatre in Akron,Ohio 10-09-83, a nice
lounge/concert hall set up for smaller concerts. I had 2nd row center stage
for this show with Dave, Roger, Erik, Rob, and enjoyed the view. Foghat started
with And I Do Just What I Want from In The Mood For Something Rude followed by
My Babe. It was nice to see Dave up close watching his rythym guitar playing
and how he silently counts out to help himself and keep the band in time.
Stone Blue was played with a nice end out solo by Erik on slide, along with
Fool For The City. I had Dave's guitar pick hit me in the forehead at the end
of Honey Hush and fall into my lap (still have it). They played a few tunes
from their latest effort Zig-Zag Walk namely Thats What Love Can Do, Down The
Road A Piece and Silent Treatment if not in that order, along with Slipped
Tripped Fell In Love. Live Now Play Later was a standout for me with some nice
tight solo work from Erik. Slow Ride and IJWMLTY finished out the show but not
before Kim Simmonds from Savoy Brown joined them on stage for a few numbers
most notably Louisiana Blues. Tt was a nice crisp show in an accoustically
great setting, aside from Rob Alter's bass playing, which in my eyes and ears
left much to be desired, he just didn't seem a good fit, hence his short
tenure. it was nice to hear some early 80's pieces by Foghat as well as
pre-Foghat Savoy Brown songs as well.
--- Joe Riedel | |  |
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