Their catalog is great, but they are so old. Obviously, they miss Duane, and after they kicked out Dickie Betts, they really don't have the two signature sounds of the band. I saw them with Derek Trucks about ten years ago, and they had a really bad night. But, props to them for doing what they love.
The 20th anniversary show in 1989 I attended in Charlotte was THE BEST concert I have ever seen. That was when they were in really in their prime, even though some in attendance of The Beacon Shows they do in New York might feel otherwise. 3 1/2 hours of all the classics and everyone who went with me all agree this was the best we ever saw. If you have never seen them do Whippin Post live with all the lights synchronized with the cresendo of the song, I really can't explain or put into words the experience. The only phrase that might apply is "Mind Blowing".
