New personnel on the Jeff Beck tour 2010

Hamerguy · #1 01-20-2010, 05:02 PM

While I liked the line-up of Colaiuta, Wilkenfeld and Rebello (I am a big fan of David Sancious, love his solo stuff), I lost a bit of interest in the 2009 tour as it didn't bring much new. So I am quite excited to see a new rhythm section and possibly a new setlist. For the 2010 tour it is Rhonda Smith, Narada Michael Walden and Jason Rebello (I would have loved to see Max Middleton on the bill too).

bigtexashonk · #2 01-20-2010, 05:10 PM

Love Rhonda too, but I'll miss Tal. She and Jeff seem to have such a musical connection.

warnergt · #3 01-20-2010, 08:44 PM

http://www.jeffbeck.com/

markjazzbassist · #4 01-20-2010, 10:40 PM

i'd love to see this show. i'm not a Tal fan and think rhonda is a HUGE upgrade in the "more groove less fills" category. Cool choice for a drummer too.

i'm gonna have to check this out

BassXgirl · #5 01-20-2010, 11:04 PM

Looking at the new band pic sort of tripped me out for a minute. Anyone who knows me knows I'm a bona fide Tal-o-holic (with papers), but I also love Rhonda and think this band is going to sound HOT! I am excited for the new possibilities for Tal. I'm very anxious to see what she does next. She will continue to do well. I have no doubt about it. Vinnie is Vinnie.

Hoover · #6 01-21-2010, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by markjazzbassist

Cool choice for a drummer too.

Gee, ya think?

Heck, I might even get off my lazy ass and go see a show if it's gonna have Narada playing high-octane instrumental fusion. Fasten your seatbelts kids...there will be blood.

FelliniFlex · #7 01-21-2010, 06:16 AM

I loved the Vinnie-Jason Rebello-Randy Hope-Taylor section. Randy is one of my favorite bass players, i think he's kinda underated, what a groove!.
Vinnie is Vinnie, the best all-around. Jason Rebello is a monster too.

Anyway, the new band is also full of big names.

fleabee · #8 01-21-2010, 06:19 AM

Cant wait to see some videos with Rhonda on the stage. Maybe Tal will head back into the studio for some more magic.

JimK · #9 01-21-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by markjazzbassist

Cool choice for a drummer too.

Narada & Beck have a history. Wired, right?

Mojo-Man · #10 01-21-2010, 10:22 AM

I loved the old group 2009.

But this sounds HOT!!!!

Hamerguy · #11 01-21-2010, 12:20 PM

My hopes are that one can get to hear a new set list including some more of the older material, possibly some more Mahavishnu stuff (as Narada originally played on the Mahavishnu tunes that were played on the recent Beck tours), maybe Love Is green from Wired, The Rascal and The Saint (from NMW's first album), Blues for Mez (from Ray Gomez' album Volume).

rappa29 · #12 01-21-2010, 12:23 PM

Sweet! Became a big fan of Rhonda during her stint with Prince!

KJung · #13 01-21-2010, 02:59 PM

Excellent! I loved Tal in that group, but Vinnie's playing made my head hurt. That line-up should be GREAT!

ugly_bassplayer · #14 01-21-2010, 03:02 PM

Ronda is a killer bassplayer.
Loved her live stuff with Prince.

jaywa · #15 01-21-2010, 03:06 PM

Vinnie is insanely good, but Narada is a killer as well.

markjazzbassist · #16 01-21-2010, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JimK

Narada & Beck have a history. Wired, right?

aha! there we go. love Wired (blue wind anyone?)

fenderfunker · #17 01-21-2010, 11:50 PM

Lucky me. I have tickets for March 30th in Sydney. While Tal is good, in a more understated way, Rhonda is so much Funkier....Yeehaa! Definate plus. This is gonna cook. Can't wait...favourite guitarist with one of the funkiest bass players around.
PS: Sorry Tal, I still loves ya.