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Episode 367 – Tommy Bolin & Friends – Live At Ebbets Field June 3 & 4, 1974

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Recorded June 3 & 4, 1974.

All selections are previously unissued.

This set is culled from two nights of live performances at Ebbets Field in Denver that Tommy put together during the time he was in James Gang. The band was basically the then defunct ENERGY minus Tom Stephenson, with a “beeped” up percussion section. The versions of “You Know, You Know”, and “San Francisco River” are from the other night than the versions contained on the “Archives Volume 1”. The format of these shows allowed Tommy to dominate with some of his most ferocious guitar work. One night was broadcast live on KFML, and one night on KHPI.

This is the first self-release title by the Tommy Bolin Archives under their label.

The Venue:

  • Ebbets Field
  • Ebbets Field named after the famed Brooklyn Dodgers ballpark was a small club in the early to late 70’s located on 1020 15th street in Denver Colorado.It held 238 people which made for an intimate setting between performer and audience.The stage faced bleacher type seating which resembled seating at a sports venue.The walls,floor,and seating were all covered in black,orange,and brown shag carpet. Most of the Ebbets shows were broadcast on station KDPI and KFML in Denver.Shows were supported By The Listen Up Company who also were responsible for the fine sound of these shows.The club was paid by the bands record label to record the shows.Some shows were broadcast as they happened and others were broadcast later with the bands, permission.Music from Rock to Country To Bluegrass to Jazz was played there.I’m always interested in trading for any Ebbets Field shows I don’t have.Also looking to upgrade any shows that need upgrading.Any corrections on setlists and dates would be appreciated.Grading is based on sound quality only.Defects such as background noise,cut songs, & digital noise are noted.

Setlist

  1. You Know, You Know
  2. San Francisco River
  3. Shain’ All Night
  4. Whiskey Headed Woman
    • Tommy McClennan
  5. Walk In My Shadow
    • Cover of song by Free
  6. Born Under a Bad Sign/Ain’t No Sunshine
    • Cover of Booker T. & the MGs, Bill Withers
  7. Crazed Fandango
  8. Ain’t Nobody’s Fool
  9. Homeward Strut
  10. Honey Man
  11. Stratus
    • Song by Billy Cobham off of the “Spectrum” album.

https://jazz-rock-fusion-guitar.blogspot.com/2016/01/tommy-bolin-1974-1996-live-at-ebbets.html

When Tommy Bolin took a break from being in the James Gang, and returned home to Colorado 1974, he gathered up some of his closest musical buddies for two nights of performances at Denver’s legendary tiny Ebbets Field. Both nights were broadcast on the radio, and the result is this CD. If you love technically charged, inventive passionate guitar music that flows from powerful rock to over the top fusion playing, this set is for you. In it, Bolin proves why he is one of the most loved and respected of guitar cult legends. The likes of Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Joe Perry, Vernon Reid, and David Hidalgo are all huge fans of Bolin. With the purchase of this CD, you will understand why.

June 3

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/tommy-bolin/1974/ebbets-field-denver-co-2bedf0c2.html

June 4

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/tommy-bolin/1974/ebbets-field-denver-co-134b15bd.html

Chuck Morris with Tommy Bolin

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