He was indeed awesome. Local boy Joey Cox on the banjo. I've seen him around and remember him playing with Blue Ridge. Doyle's band was totally new, and still as fun and tight as ever.
Particularly enjoyed the opener, That's How I Can Count on You, Rawhide, East Tennessee Blues, Pike County Breakdown (as a dobro showcase), Misry River, and all the groovy acapella. Also notable was Doyle's AWESOME maroon and green jacket.
Know what I didn't like? The bad ol' boy sittin' behind us who lacked the sense to leave his spoons at home. Good Lord...
The fella did have some sense though, he knew that Doyle had the best bus in the business, and the 2nd best honors go to that black feller from the O Brother album. How these rankings are derived, I do not know. He had also heard of the great Ralph Berrier.
Doyle basically played to big sets. It was cold as the bejeebus outside, and we thank M. Wheeler for his Designated Driver service last night.
I'm pretty sure he closed with his new big hit, Sadie's Got her New Dress On.
We had a good ol' time and learned thing or two about our young banjo playing squire.
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Had a great time with everybody last night. Don't forget our spoon playing buddy had not only heard of, but had heard Chris Burgoyne on the mando. The guy obviously was a bluegrass expert!
My man Jason came through on the driving with a great deal of expertise himself. At least he got us there and back home! We'll have to pick out another show and do it again.....
See ya next week at the Mill.
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