The Nighthawks
The Nighthawks - Live at The State Theater with Special Guest Hubert Sumlin DVD
© 2004 Rolling Storm Communications Corporation (634479015557)
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For more than 30 years, The Nighthawks have entertained audiences all over the world with their unique blend of blues, rock, soul, R&B, rockabilly and swing - this live concert video represents their first DVD/video release (in NTSC format)
tracks
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Can't Get Next to You
- 3 Let's Get Together
- 4 Sugar Sweet
- 5 Help Me
- 6 Boogie Woogie Country Girl
- 7 Cry Like a Man
- 8 I Told You So
- 9 Get Out My Life
- 10 My Babe
- 11 Guard My Heart
- 12 I Wish You Would
- 13 Pretty Girls and Cadillacs
- 14 Shake and Finger Pop
- 15 Spoonful
- 16 I'm Ready
- 17 19 Years Old
- 18 Mojo Working
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For more than 30 years, The Nighthawks have entertained audiences all over the world with their unique blend of blues, rock, soul, R&B, rockabilly and swing. Internationally recognized as one of the hardest working blues bands together today, they have established a solid reputation for high energy and high quality live performances. They've played along side legends that include Muddy Waters, BB King, Gregg Allman, Pinetop Perkins, John Lee Hooker (and more) and have helped launch the careers of numerous blues artists.
On November, 29, 2003, Mark Wenner, Pete Ragusa, Jan Zukowski and Pete Kanaras took the stage in front of a packed crowd at The State Theater in Falls Church, Virginia. As a special treat, they were joined on stage for several songs by legendary Howlin' Wolf guitarist Hubert Sumlin - also one of The Nighthawks' "musical heroes."
This high energy and truly historic performance was captured on film and recorded using a mobile 24-track digital recording system. In post-production, this recording required no overdubs and demonstrates the kind of high quality performance that is possible from a tight, professional and talented group of musicians.
Representing the first live concert video released by The Nighthawks...it's blues and it rocks - ladies and gentlemen...The Nighthawks!
Song/Track Details
2. Can't Get Next to You - The Nighthawks take the stage with a powerful version of the classic song, "Can't Get Next to You" - a song that they've been performing for more than 30 years. Listening (and watching) this version, you realize that The Hawks just keep getting better. This smooth pulsating rendition kicks the show off with traditional Nighthawks energy - featuring driving bass lines and backing vocals from Jan Zukowski, solid drum work and backing vocals from Pete Ragusa, strong guitar from Pete Kanaras and solid lead vocals, harmonica solos showmanship from Mark Wenner.
3. Let's Get Together - And let the dancing begin. Mark's intro and harp solo sets the groove for this one that features a great beat and a fine guitar solo from Pete K. and some great solos and vocals by Mark.
4. Sugar Sweet - This version of "Sugar Sweet" truly demonstrates The Nighthawks ability to combine blues, rock and jazz into a unique and powerful musical performance. The song features solid work from all members and an especially powerful , rhythmic, and melodic bass solo from Jan Zukowski.
5. Help Me - This Hawks rendition of "Help Me" builds gradually from a slow driving blues to a high powered, syncopated number - ending with an awesome harp solo by Mark Wenner.
6. Boogie Woogie Country Girl - This classic "Doc" Pomus and Reginald Ashby song features Jan Zukowski on lead vocals with a lighter style song that combines a solid rolling blues, a rockabilly feel, with a tight ensemble performance.
7. Cry Like a Man - Pete Ragusa takes the opportunity to show off his unique R&B vocal styling on this slow, but hard driving and powerful number.
8. I Told You So (You Should'a Known Better) - They pick up the pace again with this "wronged man blues" tune. Written and sung by Pete Ragusa, it should be no surprise that this song features strong vocals, a solid beat and great melodies.
9. Get Out My Life - Combining a little funk with a driving blues/rock beat, The Hawks offer a memorable and foot tapping rendition of this classic Allen Toussaint tune - strong ensemble playing and another tight live performance.
10. My Babe - This up tempo and straight rock and roll version of My Babe quickly fills the dance floor and features strong vocals by Wenner with signature Nighthawks harmonies by Pete Ragusa and Jan Zukowski.
11. Guard My Heart - They keep it movin' as Mark takes a softer vocal approach and shows off more harp chops over a lighter blues beat. Written by Mark Wenner
12. I Wish You Would - The Hawks move into a harder groove on this Billy Boy Arnold tune. Mark continues to amaze - singing and playing the harp almost concurrently. Pete K. does some intense riffing and Mark lets the harp wail at the end.
13. Pretty Girls and Cadillacs - They slow it down a little on this one. Mark, Jan and Pete R. share the vocals - offering a great example of Nighthawks style harmonies and an opportunity for Mark to break out with another fine harp solo.
14. Shake and Finger Pop - They really kick it into high gear on this one as Pete R. calls the crowd to actions - telling them to "get up--you all get up." Pete R. and Jan take the vocals, Mark's harp solo hits another high and Pete K. steps out on guitar while the band grooves. Pete R. plays off the crowd commemorating the Thanksgiving weekend with a little "turkey talk." Pete K. follows direction and "pulls that guitar thang" and the band groves while the fans literally shake it. Blues rock doesn't get much better than this - high energy, great performance and a classic example of a legendary bar-band at its best.
15. Spoonful - You know the tune as soon as Mark starts the intro harp riff. Then, it's "star time" as Mark Wenner offers a classic introduction to one of The Nighthawks true "musical heroes," Hubert Sumlin. It's a classic and historic moment as people crowd the stage to watch two legendary acts play the blues. Hubert's riffing gets right in the groove with a little musical banter with Mark. And then, Hubert steps out and shows why he's a blues legend with some great guitar chops.
16. I'm Ready - They keep it flowing with some mid tempo blues. Mark sings it like he means it and Hubert's guitar riffs respond in kind. Hubert gets another solo showcase and Pete K. solos too. Some really classic interplay between Wenner's harp and Hubert's guitar.
17. 19 Years Old - As the hour grows late, the band takes it to another level and heads into some slow blues. On the video, you'll notice Mark's shirt and realize that Muddy has been keeping a very close eye on the festivities - so it's only fitting that they offer up a classic rendition of a Morganfield tune. Mark and Hubert hold court and let the music tell the truth with this classic Muddy Waters tune. Somewhere, Howlin' Wolf must be smiling.
18. Mojo Working - Hold on - it might be the last tune of the night, but no one (on stage or in the audience) looks ready to stop. Mark sets the tone with his harp and uses this rolling, vamping tune as an opportunity to introduce the players. There is some classic interplay between ween Hubert and Mark - with Hubert offering up some accompanying vocals - including some great faces and surprise reactions - fortunately all captured on video/DVD! The band grooves and Mark's harp wails again. As Mark introduces the players, Jan solos, Pete R. "rises above them all," Pete K. shows off his skills and Hubert takes a bow as they let the mojo go one more time - closing out a great night of classic blues rock.
(DVD is in NTSC format)
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Good Union for a geat blues
author: GRUNYI discovered the Nighthawks through this CD I bought for Hubert SUMLIN participation. It's a great Blues formation, we have to hear and more appreciate in France. But the musical apotheosis come at the end of the show during the 4 tracks where Hubert SUMLIN is present.
Brilliant
author: Joe TSaw them at the Savannah Music Festival two years ago for the first time. This DVD is like seeing them live all over again. Now I can repeat the experience as often as I want to, and that is often!
Excellent stuff, the whole band just cooks, worth every penny!!
author: JamesThe Nighthawks Live on DVD, Blues/Rock at it's finest indeed. Audio and video done to perfection.
The Greatest Bar Band in the World !
author: Reverend $A chance to take home a live show by the 'Hawks.... I'm All over that. And I get Hubert Sumlin ta boot! It just don't get any better. 5 stars plus a little!!!
Don't miss out on this!
author: DebThis DVD belongs in your collection, as a fantastic gig caught on tape brings The Nighthawks to your place. What an opportunity to see and hear Hubert Sumlin perform with the best in the business! Check it out...
Five Stars-Outstanding-Hopefully more Nighthawks DVD in the future?
author: Brother Wes in WVI first saw the Nighthawks back in the late 1970's at The Elbow Room in Harrisonburg, VA near the campus of James Madison University. They just blew me away with their live performance and I have been a fan ever since. No band comes close to giving the epitome of a fine performance. The Nighthawks are still tight. I miss Jimmy Thackery but in time, Pete Kanaras will hold his own unique niche in what I consider to be the greatest live band ever. The last concert I saw was at the Apollo Theatre in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Once again, the Nighthawks did not disappoint. I can only hope that they will produce another DVD with special guest Jimmy Thackery and Junior Cline (I hope, I hope...) Keep on keeping on guys...you get better with age!!! -Brother Wes in WV
A definate plus in our collection.
author: rick shortThe cd is a definate plus in our collection. I would consider it money well spent.