Wishbone Ash

[Rick and Roll]

The first time I'd ever seen them....set list is attached. Four from "Argus", easily in my top 10 records of all time. "Sometime World", "Blowin Free"...just magic.

They took me to the toolshed and beat the hell out of me with their show. I implore you to see them if they come to your town. Two hours never better spent. Although Andy Powell is the only original member, they stay true to the oldies and have some excellent newer material. And the extended jams, for example in "The Way of the World" was awesome. The 20-minute epic "Phoenix" was stellar.

I hope they don't "prog up" their set for Rosfest too much. They were just fine. The only complaint was the loudness of guitarist Jyrki "Muddy" Manninen, a Finn with serious chops. My left ear will never be the same. Of course I was at the front table...I will never learn.

Bob Skeat on bass (always smiling) and Joe Crabtree on drums round out the band. Both are super competent...

I'll post some pics from a friend's camera later.