This was a 5-Night stand at Steamboat in ‘96. Sold out every night. We filmed the last three shows to compile the video. Ian was a pleasure to work with and I was honored to be chosen to direct this film. We had a four camera team and virtually every cut was original the night of the show, probably about a half dozen B-Roll edits in post-production. All performances every night were great and was one of the best times in my personal creative career. So good to see this film having a life on UA-cam. Thanks for posting this Dan.
I was there for several of those nights at the Steamboat too... and I agree about the boost to personal creative career. One of the nights I was there watching, and look over and Chris Duarte was standing next to me. I probably saw 50 Ian Moore Band shows in the 90s, including in the Cotton Bowl, opening for Byran Adams and the Rolling Stones... which I think was early in 1994?? I've been in Nashville for years now, and yet nothing will replace those 90s shows at the Steamboat.
Such effortless greatness. Truly one of the most unheralded blues artists of our time. His playing & signing are second to none. I will never forget when I saw them on this tour. Blown away by how good he was is putting it mildly. One of the top 5 best shows I’ve ever seen. From the opening song my jaw was on the floor.
I was there for all these shows in the 90s. Bob Schneider, Ian Moore, Monty Montgomery, Patrice Pike, Storyville, Arc Angels and so many more! I am so thankful I got to experience it!
Amazing stuff from Ian. Thanks for uploading this. It's now on my playlist. The best versions I've ever heard of Today, No Woman No Cry, and Muddy Jesus. Again, great stuff. Everyone should be exposed to his music. So much better than the stuff on the radio these days.
I saw him around this time. He was a force unto himself. I stood in awe in a club in Albuquerque New Mexico. Talked with him afterwards. Incredibly nice guy. Years later we did a show on the same night in Austin Texas. Still as humble as he was back then.
I used to visit Austin a lot in the 90's, and what a great time it was. I first witnessed the IMB at a showcase at the Conventional Center, and I think it was during SXSW when wristbands were around $20 for the whole week. Music only. It was electric, literally and metaphorically. Like church. The only thing that I've witnessed similarly in that town was some Joe Ely shows at La Zone Rosa (pure party joy) and Storyville at Antones. We're lucky to have been there....the 90's, when rock still reigned. I haven't been to Austin since 2003, and I hesitate to go back because I just want it be frozen in time in my memory.
I lived in Austin Texas for 15 years when I was living on 6th Street I met him at Waterloo ice house and I believe 1998 possibly 99 he had an in-house session acoustic session he played there and they had a free keg Balcones fault beer it was so awesome very good memory got a picture of him and a signed CD nice man he doesn't get the credit that he deserves as great as he is. 💚 Love your music 🎶🎵❤
He is in Houston, Dallas, and Austin respectively May 11th, 12th, and 13th 2023. Always a great show with Ian. He has come a long way since this video was made. A bit less hair these days, but more polished and a vast repertoire of good music.
@@DanFergusonBluesVaultFilms Yep, his earlier days were waaay better. He just had more spunk to his music, back when Austin had good music. Saw him many times.
I saw him at Steamboat about this time - maybe this show. He was a monster. Still a fantastic talent. But man he was on his game here. Thanks for sharing.
I saw this era of the band (October 1995) and it was life-changing. I enjoy a lot of his material since 2000 as well but have not had a chance to see him live again.
Thank you so much for this post! I saw them about 5 times in the 90s. Amazing shows every time! One time Breedlove opened, and they were amazing. Even though I knew how great the IMB was, I was wondering if they could follow the amazing Breedlove set (I should have known better). The IMB hit the stage and tore the roof off of the old Caravan of Dreams! Great memories!!!
So I'm a very accomplished guitar player and I'm saying this because how the fuck is he playing Hear That Train A Coming (the rhythm part) with that hand movement. He's strumming single notes and chords but his hand is going nuts. I know how its done but he's F'n killing it. I love this guy. I got to open for him in the 90's and kinda trolled him a bit cause I'm a dickhead, but he was really cool. lol. Carry on!
Saw him too back in the 90 s was just blown away by his songwriting voice , and of course guitar playing is just ridiculous he can shred but like so many great guitarists knows that you need a great melody with great lines then when it’s time to shred you shred but the song is the most important part of the process . His rhythm playing is outstanding, like Stevie Ray knows when to put the petal to the floor and when to brake
I saw IMB for the first time by accident - we went to see Eric Johnson at the Sunken Gardens Amphitheater in San Antonio and Ian Moore was the opener. Liked it better than EJ's set. Been a fan ever since.
This was a 5-Night stand at Steamboat in ‘96. Sold out every night. We filmed the last three shows to compile the video. Ian was a pleasure to work with and I was honored to be chosen to direct this film. We had a four camera team and virtually every cut was original the night of the show, probably about a half dozen B-Roll edits in post-production. All performances every night were great and was one of the best times in my personal creative career. So good to see this film having a life on UA-cam. Thanks for posting this Dan.
I was there for several of those nights at the Steamboat too... and I agree about the boost to personal creative career. One of the nights I was there watching, and look over and Chris Duarte was standing next to me. I probably saw 50 Ian Moore Band shows in the 90s, including in the Cotton Bowl, opening for Byran Adams and the Rolling Stones... which I think was early in 1994?? I've been in Nashville for years now, and yet nothing will replace those 90s shows at the Steamboat.
Such effortless greatness. Truly one of the most unheralded blues artists of our time. His playing & signing are second to none.
I will never forget when I saw them on this tour. Blown away by how good he was is putting it mildly. One of the top 5 best shows I’ve ever seen. From the opening song my jaw was on the floor.
First saw him at San Jac Central early in his career, then later at Cadillac Bar in Downtown Houston.😊
I was there for all these shows in the 90s. Bob Schneider, Ian Moore, Monty Montgomery, Patrice Pike, Storyville, Arc Angels and so many more! I am so thankful I got to experience it!
Amazing stuff from Ian. Thanks for uploading this. It's now on my playlist. The best versions I've ever heard of Today, No Woman No Cry, and Muddy Jesus. Again, great stuff. Everyone should be exposed to his music. So much better than the stuff on the radio these days.
Been a fan since 1995 and just recently I finally got myself a custom shop strat with the fat tele headstock.
Ian is an all time great guitar player...
Oh wow. That’s steamboat. Chris White on bass. I was there.
I saw him around this time. He was a force unto himself. I stood in awe in a club in Albuquerque New Mexico. Talked with him afterwards. Incredibly nice guy. Years later we did a show on the same night in Austin Texas. Still as humble as he was back then.
I also saw in Abq in 94 at Tingley, god was he good. Awesome to hear he was cool too:)
I used to visit Austin a lot in the 90's, and what a great time it was. I first witnessed the IMB at a showcase at the Conventional Center, and I think it was during SXSW when wristbands were around $20 for the whole week. Music only. It was electric, literally and metaphorically. Like church. The only thing that I've witnessed similarly in that town was some Joe Ely shows at La Zone Rosa (pure party joy) and Storyville at Antones. We're lucky to have been there....the 90's, when rock still reigned. I haven't been to Austin since 2003, and I hesitate to go back because I just want it be frozen in time in my memory.
I lived in Austin Texas for 15 years when I was living on 6th Street I met him at Waterloo ice house and I believe 1998 possibly 99 he had an in-house session acoustic session he played there and they had a free keg Balcones fault beer it was so awesome very good memory got a picture of him and a signed CD nice man he doesn't get the credit that he deserves as great as he is. 💚 Love your music 🎶🎵❤
No, he doesn't ....too many get compared to & judged as being knock offs of other artists.
I have never got to see him live...nor did my hero Stevie Ray. Seems I always miss out. 😢
He is in Houston, Dallas, and Austin respectively May 11th, 12th, and 13th 2023. Always a great show with Ian. He has come a long way since this video was made. A bit less hair these days, but more polished and a vast repertoire of good music.
@@DanFergusonBluesVaultFilms Yep, his earlier days were waaay better. He just had more spunk to his music, back when Austin had good music. Saw him many times.
Awesome!
I saw him at Steamboat about this time - maybe this show. He was a monster. Still a fantastic talent. But man he was on his game here. Thanks for sharing.
Incredible 😊
I saw this era of the band (October 1995) and it was life-changing. I enjoy a lot of his material since 2000 as well but have not had a chance to see him live again.
Champagne and reefer a true Texas Blues Song all with the bravado of the guitar / gun slinger playing ,, much like The Great SRV Texas Blues
i think his brother got me in this show lol
You know it is serious when Bukka Allen's Hammond B3 is rocking back and forth like at the beginning of this show. 😂
For sure and believe me when I say, I know exactly how freaking heavy that organ is.
this was the time to see him rock out! Thanks Dan!
Love this, alot! Thx for sharing. Big fan of Ian. Had the pleasure of meeting him once. Very kind and down to earth guy
Angelyne, of my all time favorites..
I imagine he played there more that once, so I may have been there
Thank you so much for this post! I saw them about 5 times in the 90s. Amazing shows every time! One time Breedlove opened, and they were amazing. Even though I knew how great the IMB was, I was wondering if they could follow the amazing Breedlove set (I should have known better). The IMB hit the stage and tore the roof off of the old Caravan of Dreams! Great memories!!!
My dad was the drummer for Breedlove and my uncle is the bassist for Ian more haha
@@cashwhite9438 Awesome family!!!
@@cashwhite9438 Are you Billy's child?
@@ronniesweeting786 He's my uncle!
So I'm a very accomplished guitar player and I'm saying this because how the fuck is he playing Hear That Train A Coming (the rhythm part) with that hand movement. He's strumming single notes and chords but his hand is going nuts. I know how its done but he's F'n killing it. I love this guy. I got to open for him in the 90's and kinda trolled him a bit cause I'm a dickhead, but he was really cool. lol. Carry on!
Saw him too back in the 90 s was just blown away by his songwriting voice , and of course guitar playing is just ridiculous he can shred but like so many great guitarists knows that you need a great melody with great lines then when it’s time to shred you shred but the song is the most important part of the process . His rhythm playing is outstanding, like Stevie Ray knows when to put the petal to the floor and when to brake
ooh wee!
I've fallen in love!
I saw IMB for the first time by accident - we went to see Eric Johnson at the Sunken Gardens Amphitheater in San Antonio and Ian Moore was the opener. Liked it better than EJ's set. Been a fan ever since.
"We're going to do a song in the 'key of G' for God"
Not just an incredible musician, a fabulous human. And that drummer yikes... First 3 rows left singed