Al Kooper Live at Rams Head
Jacqui and I went to see Al Kooper play solo at the Rams Head Tavern in Annapolis, MD last night. I had seen him with the "Funky Faculty," some of his former colleagues at Berkeley School of Music, a few years back at the House of Blues in Cambridge. That version was with a full band and horns. This one was just Al with electric keyboards and guitar. On his website, he promoted it:
"With the Mongrel Booking Agency in place, Al begins getting back to those nooks & crannies he hasn't visited in decades. A solo performance for all you Maryland and DC fans. It's been awhile now and Al would love to see all of you again! One long show at 7:30."
He played for slightly over two hours, introducing songs with stories about his career, the gist of which is that he always got the short end of business deals with the record companies but was so focused on making good music, he was not really complaining. The room was not quite sold out but filled with long time Kooper fans who appreciated his music and hung on every word. I did not write down a set list but he played I Can't Quit Her, I Can't Stand the Rain, New York City, and The Modern Adventures of Plato, Diogenes and Freud, among others.
After the show, Al went to the front lobby and hung around to sign autographs and talk to his fans. Lots of people brought vinyl records and sheetmusic to be signed. I ran back to the car and got my SuperSession CD which he signed. When I got home, I realized I should have brought the poster hanging in my home office from the SuperSession concert at Fillmore West, which I already have signed by the artist, Lee Conklin.
I wonder if I mail it to Al, if he will sign it and send it back. Also, I wonder how much he would charge to play a short concert at my grother's house in North Easton, MA
Snapped on 04.27.03 || More Live Music Photos || Comments
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