Waddy Wachtel Band: January 25, 2014


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Reviews and News - January 25, 2014
Review: Waddy Wachtel Band 1/25/14

Note from Nina:

We finally got to properly Rock in the New Year...... with the fantastic Waddy Wachtel Band at The Joint in Los Angeles on January 25. 2014!!!! Lots of very happy Rockers were in attendance - lovin' their WWB.

On stage all night were the incredibly talented Waddy Wachtel, Phil Jones and Rick Rosas. If you want to get energized and excited, they are ready to please..... They sure do!

That stage got filled up with with a bevy of exceptional performers. Our regulars Bernard Fowler, Brett Tuggle, Jamie Savko, Blondie Chaplin, Keith Allison, Ron Dziubla plus a special appearance by Danny Kortchmar got everyone rockin' through two great sets. Check the set lists below, imagine all those songs being played by these pros, and you know the night was spectacular.

We not only have to give applause to Waddy for keeping these shows going for almost 14 years now, for thrilling us all with his guitar playing and vocals, but also for adding some new songs. These guys can play anything! We got five new songs at the show WWB hadn't played for us before, in addition to the ones we love hearing over and over again by them.

Here's a recap of the new songs:

Danny Kortchmar took center stage to sing and play guitar on 2 songs he wrote that were big hits. "Dirty Laundry" was written by Don Henley and Danny Kortchmar and released on Henley's first album in 1982. "All She Wants To Do Is Dance" was written by Danny and released on Henley's 1984 album. Danny played guitar on both songs on the albums. Danny "Kootch" Kortchmar rocks! He and Waddy are close friends, and they've played together on records and tours for over 30 years. As Danny was about to leave after the first set, he unpacked his guitar and came back on stage in the second set to join in more fun. Cool! He'll be baaaack!!!

Waddy gave some very heartfelt words about the recent loss of his dear friend Phil Everly. It was a beautiful tribute to Phil, and WWB played three songs the Everly Brothers recorded. "When Will I Be Loved" was written by Phil Everly and released by the Everlys in 1960. Keith Allison did a great job on lead vocals. "So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)" 1960. Bernard Fowler and Blondie Chaplin nailed the vocal harmonies. "Love Hurts" was first recorded and released by the Everlys in 1960. Jamie Savko's vocals on that gave everyone tingles - so clear and crisp! Awesome!

Another new song they played which I hadn't heard before was AC/DC's "Bad Boy Boogie." WOW! With Waddy, Phil and Rick burnin' on that tune, Jamie was wailing on vocals! What a great song, performed impeccably.

Not new, but.......
In loving remembrance of Warren Zevon whose birthday was 1/24 WWB played “Poor Poor Pitiful Me" sung by Keith Allison and "Lawyers Guns and Money" sung by Blondie Chaplin. Waddy played guitar on both of those songs on the albums and live on tour with Warren. WWB always includes Warren's songs in their sets, and everyone loves them..... and Warren!

Brett Tuggle - amazing playing and harmonies all night. Plus his rockin' on "I Am The Walrus" - a favorite of everyone.

Ron Dziubla - sax solos extraordinaire!

Yes, yes........ All the songs played were fantastic! If you were there, you got rocked up real good! If you weren't there..... poor poor you!

Set List:
On all songs:
Waddy Wachtel - Lead Guitar
Phil Jones - Drums
Rick Rosas - Bass

First Set:
1. "Immigrant Song" (Led Zeppelin) Jamie Savko lead vocals; Brett Tuggle guitar
2. "Girl's Got Rhythm" (AC/DC) Jamie lead vocals; Waddy Wachtel harmony vocals; Brett guitar and harmony vocals
3. "You Got Me Rockin'" (The Rolling Stones) Bernard Fowler lead vocals; Waddy slide guitar and harmony vocals; Brett keyboards; Blondie Chaplin harmony vocals
4. "Said I Wasn't Gonna Tell Nobody" (Isaac Hayes, David Porter [recorded by Sam and Dave]) Bernard and Blondie lead harmony vocals; Brett Keyboards; Ron Dziubla saxophone
5. "Dirty Laundry" (Danny Kortchmar, Don Henley) Danny Kortchmar lead vocals and guitar; Waddy harmony vocals; Brett keyboards
6. "All She Wants To Do Is Dance" (Danny Kortchmar) Danny lead vocals and guitar; Waddy harmony vocals; Brett keyboards; Ron saxophone
7. "When Will I Be Loved" (Phil Everly) Keith Allison lead vocals and guitar; Jamie harmony vocals; Brett keyboards; Ron saxophone
8. “Poor Poor Pitiful Me" (Warren Zevon) Keith lead vocals and guitar; Waddy harmony vocals and slide guitar; Brett harmony vocals
9. "I Can't Let Go" (The Hollies) Bernard lead vocals; Waddy and Jamie harmony vocals; Brett guitar and harmony vocals
10. "Problem Child" (AC/DC) Jamie lead vocals; Waddy harmony vocals; Brett guitar and harmony vocals
11. “I Am The Walrus” (The Beatles) Brett lead vocals and keyboards; Waddy harmony vocals

Second Set:
1. “Rip This Joint” (The Rolling Stones) Jamie lead vocals; Waddy harmony vocals; Brett keyboards and harmony vocals; Ron saxophone
2. “Itchycoo Park” (Small Faces) Jamie lead vocals; Waddy harmony vocals; Brett keyboards and harmony vocals
3. “She Was Hot” (The Rolling Stones) Bernard lead vocals; Jamie and Waddy harmony vocals
4. “Heroes" (David Bowie) Bernard lead vocals; Waddy harmony vocals; Brett keyboards; Ron saxophone; Danny guitar
5. "Lawyers Guns and Money" (Warren Zevon) Blondie lead vocals; Brett keyboards; Danny guitar
6. "Sail On Sailor" (The Beach Boys) Blondie lead vocals; Waddy and Bernard harmony vocals; Brett keyboards; Danny guitar
7. "So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)" (Don Everly) Bernard and Blondie lead vocals; Brett guitar
8. "Love Hurts" (Felice and Boudleaux Bryant) Jamie lead vocals; Brett guitar
9. "Pump It Up" (Elvis Costello) Keith lead vocals and guitar; Waddy harmony vocals; Brett keyboards and harmony vocals
10. “Live With Me” (The Rolling Stones) Waddy lead vocals; Jamie harmony vocals; Brett keyboards; Ron saxophone
11. "Bad Boy Boogie" (AC/DC) Jamie lead vocals, Brett guitar
12. "Rockin' In the Free World" (Neil Young) Bernard lead vocals; Waddy and Blondie harmony vocals; Brett keyboards; Danny guitar

All the guys want to thank you great Rockers for coming and making every one of these nights so special. Thank you!
And......
Big thanks to the great WWB crew: John Philbrick, Charlie Wood, Charlie McIntosh, Mark Nathanson, and Robi Banerji.
Thanks to all the crew at The Joint too.

Yes, there will be more WWB shows in 2014! I'll let you know when the next date is confirmed.
Keep Rockin'!!!!!!!!!!

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Waddy Wachtel, Danny Kortchmar	Waddy Wachtel, Phil Jones, Danny Kortchmar, Brett Tuggle	Waddy Wachtel, Phil Jones, Danny Kortchmar	Danny Kortchmar
Phil Jones, Bernard Fowler, Rick Rosas	Blondie Chaplin, Bernard Fowler	Phil Jones, Bernard Fowler, Rick Rosas, Jamie Savko, Brett Tuggle	Rick Rosas, Brett Tuggle
Phil Jones, Blondie Chaplin, Danny Kortchmar	Keith Allison, Brett Tuggle	Waddy Wachtel, Phil Jones	Waddy Wachtel
Phil Jones	Brett Tuggle