The 1999 11th Annual Warren Haynes benefit concert for Habitat for Humanity offers something for everyone. Disc One opens with soul-filled acoustics by Edwin McCain and Warren Hayes. They are followed by a rolling blues jam hosted by Derek Trucks. Derek Trucks leads with "Rastaman Chant" -- a bow to Reggae that keeps you bouncing. Trucks then lays a solid foundation with the jazzy Chicken Strut for a five-song set that closes out the first disc. The set features guest after guest pushing each other to new heights. Jimmy Herring, Col. Bruce Hampton, Susan Tedeschi, and Larry McCray mix and match as song after song delivers first rate blues. Larry McCray sizzles on "Ain't That Loving You" and Col. Bruce Hampton will have you kneeling at the altar of the blues with his "Yield Not to Temptation". Tucks closes Disc One with Tedeschi's "Just Won't Burn" (Oh, but she does and so will you).
Tedeschi opens the second disc with a version of "Angel from Montgomery" that rivals Bonnie's rendition. Cry of Love returns after a five-year absence to rock the concert. On "Piece Pipe" they beat out a powerful song that resurrects the spirit of the 60s. Government Mule then does for Disc Two what Tucks did for Disc One - they host a rolling jam featuring Johnny Neal, Jimmy Herring, Col. Bruce Hampton, Mike Barnes, and Little Milton. Jimmy Neal rips out one great line after another on "Falling Down". Hampton, Neal and Mike Barnes have some fun with Willie Dixon's "Spoonful". The second disc closes with Little Milton reaching new heights on "When the Blues Come Knockin'" followed by Government Mule, Derek Trucks, Little Milton, Johnny Neal and Little Milton in an unforgettable version of "Merry Christmas Baby".
This is a solid two CD set for the serious Blues-Rock fan who appreciates live music and artists who love to jam. - amazon.com
DISC 1:
01. Beautiful Life - McCain, Edwin
02. Alive - McCain, Edwin
03. I'll Be - McCain, Edwin
04. Rastaman Chant - Marley, Bob
05. Chicken Strut - Modeliste, Joseph "
06. 555 Lake - Trucks, D.
07. Yield Not to Temptation/Turn on Your Lovelight - Malone, Deadric
08. Ain't That Loving You - Malone, Deadric
09. Don't Change Horses (In the Middle of a Stream) - Williams, L.
10. Just Won't Burn - Tedeschi, Susan
DISC 2:
01. Angel from Montgomery - Prine, John
02. Pretty as You Please - Freed, A.
03. Peace Pipe - Freed, A.
04. Bad Little Doggie - Haynes, W.
05. Lay Your Burden Down - Barbiero, Michael
06. Fallen Down - Haynes, Warren
07. Devil Likes It Slow - Haynes, Warren
08. Spoonful - Dixon, Willie
09. When the Blues Come Knockin' - Haynes, W.
10. Merry Christmas, Baby - Baxter, Lou
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