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Any other Blackberry Smoke fans?

Posted on 12/14/23 at 1:19 am
Posted by RealityTiger
Geismar, LA
Member since Jan 2010
20446 posts
Posted on 12/14/23 at 1:19 am
I can’t believe I’ve gone this long without getting into this band. They are absolutely incredible! As I’m going through each record they’ve done, I’m trying to find a not so good one, and I can’t find one like that yet.

Anyway, that’s it. Just curious if any of y’all like them too.
Posted by flvelo12
Palm Harbor, Florida
Member since Jan 2012
3329 posts
Posted on 12/14/23 at 5:40 am to
quote:

Any other Blackberry Smoke fans?


Raises hand.
Posted by SW2SCLA
We all float down here
Member since Feb 2009
22819 posts
Posted on 12/14/23 at 7:25 am to
I dig em. Can't say I've gone into their deep cuts, but I like what I've heard. They played in Lake Charles last year, and I was pretty bummed that I had to be out of town that weekend
Posted by gumbo1964
Caledonia, Miss
Member since Jan 2012
418 posts
Posted on 12/14/23 at 7:40 am to
Yes, I have seen them live twice and they put on a good show. They are one of my spotify go to's.
Posted by randybobandy
NOLA
Member since Mar 2015
1911 posts
Posted on 12/14/23 at 7:50 am to
Love this band. Don't miss them live if they come near you.
Posted by danilo
Member since Nov 2008
20238 posts
Posted on 12/14/23 at 8:38 am to
Yes, sir. Good stuff. Put on a great show.
This post was edited on 12/14/23 at 8:40 am
Posted by yallgood
Franklinton
Member since Jan 2018
828 posts
Posted on 12/14/23 at 9:11 am to
A true band of the people with good guitar work. I travel to Maryville TN ever year for the Brothers and Sisters reunion at The Shed
Posted by Wiseguy
Member since Mar 2020
3402 posts
Posted on 12/14/23 at 9:39 am to
Yes- go see them live if you get the chance. Great live band. And their guitar player enjoys his job more than anyone else I’ve ever seen. The smile never leaves his face all night.
Posted by rutiger
purgatory
Member since Jun 2007
21134 posts
Posted on 12/14/23 at 10:55 am to
Ive tried to get into them because they seem like they would be right up my alley.

Unfortunately, I find them kinda boring and contrived.
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
38904 posts
Posted on 12/14/23 at 11:20 am to
same
i do understand why they are popular though...their live show is high energy and lots of positive vibes
Posted by el Gaucho
He/They
Member since Dec 2010
53104 posts
Posted on 12/14/23 at 11:43 am to
I think they’re kinda corny
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
38904 posts
Posted on 12/14/23 at 2:22 pm to
quote:

Ive tried to get into them because they seem like they would be right up my alley.

that would make a good thread...bands you should like but dont
Posted by RealityTiger
Geismar, LA
Member since Jan 2010
20446 posts
Posted on 12/14/23 at 6:45 pm to
That style of music isn’t meant to be flashy. It’s southern rock with great hooks. Kind of like Black Crowes. It’s supposed to be laid back.
Posted by awestruck
Member since Jan 2015
10959 posts
Posted on 12/14/23 at 6:52 pm to
It's not the style of music. It's the need for a singer who can emote as well as they play.
Posted by RealityTiger
Geismar, LA
Member since Jan 2010
20446 posts
Posted on 12/14/23 at 9:58 pm to
Gonna respectfully disagree. I think the singer does a great job considering he plays guitar as well.
Posted by awestruck
Member since Jan 2015
10959 posts
Posted on 12/15/23 at 7:00 am to
I can appreciate that.

Lord knows I find it hard to do both. It's more a want for more individuality in vocals, not to single out this band, a desire to hear a voice that's different and unique. I don't get an utterance, manner, or style where you immediately know it's Blackberry smoke. And yep, that easily goes both ways.

And no I don't dislike these guys, even listen to them some, just not a fan.


Posted by KajunKouyon
White Castle, LA
Member since Jun 2012
2378 posts
Posted on 12/15/23 at 9:40 am to
They’ll be at L’Auberge April 27th. They put on a great show live
Posted by rutiger
purgatory
Member since Jun 2007
21134 posts
Posted on 12/15/23 at 10:40 am to
quote:

Kind of like Black Crowes.


Ive been a Black Crowes fan since like 93 and I dont find Blackberry Smoke to be anywhere near as good as the crowes.

To each their own.
Posted by RealityTiger
Geismar, LA
Member since Jan 2010
20446 posts
Posted on 12/15/23 at 8:37 pm to
I’ve been a fan since 88, and I would say they are. But I was talking about the style of music (laid back southern stoner rock). Steve Gorman is a huge fan of them.
Posted by TopWaterTiger
Lake Charles, LA
Member since May 2006
10224 posts
Posted on 12/16/23 at 7:27 am to
i like them and find they are similar to the Crowes as well.

Kinda a blend of Crowes southern rock and Whiskey Myers southern country rock.
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