Morse is now officially the hardest working guitarist in the biz. Changes pickups for every other phrase while also changing his picking grip (for his wrist issues), sometimes at the same time.And then does 2 gigs in one night!!! Legend. He still sounds amazing.
I have seen the D. Dregs back in the 80,s twice , and yes they were amazing , just as they continue to be to this day! Thanks for sharing , and great music is a peace of mind thing!
Steve sounds great. He pulled this off nicely. Dixie Dregs was his best band. In the early 80s he was extremely influential and featured heavily in the guitar mags. These are the guys he belongs with.
Steve did a “workshop” with Dave LaRue at Sweetwater back in ‘14 for free. Maybe 100 people there. I took my then 16 year old son who was getting into classic rock. It was simply amazing. Answered questions, oh and played and played, and played. They did a meet and greet afterwards and he signed my Unsung Heroes cd.
Saw them in Macon at the start of the tour. Unbelievably great! Closing set, with both bands on stage, was unreal. You can tell most of these guys have been playing together for +50 years!
The first time I saw Steve Morse was with the Dixie Dregs at "My Father's Place" in Roslyn NY around 83 or so? It was around the "Unsung Heroes" era... I had never heard of them but a friend invited me... All I can say is WOW! Man I was blown away... And that's from a guy who was already listening to Mclaughlin, Coryell, Di Meola and other fusion masters...
What incredible tone and virtuosity. SM plays so musically. Jordan Rudess on keys? Whaaa. . . Yes!Reminds me of MLO. Privileged to have seen original Dixie Dregs back in the day at Exit Inn.
Dang it! I wish I would have known! I would have been there! I got to help host a SM guitar clinic. One of the nicest guys you will ever meet! I have seen the dregs numerous times and absolutely about the music! Thank you for sharing.
It's hard to explain to young people the effect that Steve had in the late 70's early 80's. When I got my first Dregs record - "Dregs Of The Earth" - it seemed like it was from outer space. Coupled with the fact that we read that Steve would write every note for every instrument, he seemed even more incredible. He also exposed people to classical guitar and counterpoint and had extraordinary technical abilities - I don't play music like this now, but he was a supreme role model for any young guitarist and I thank him for the influence that he had on my life.
My two good friends and I travelled from the UK to Nashville for this gig, as a 60th birthday road trip. Money well spent, it was fantastic. Thanks for uploading. Shame you didn't catch any Jordan Rudess synth solos!
What a cool story! Regarding Rudess, every time I started recording he stopped soloing, or when I stopped recording he started. My best angle was definitely on center stage. Wish I could have gotten some, and from a better angle! Hope it was all a fantastic trip for you!
My #1 band - Dregs - Since I was 12. 46 years later and their stuff is still my go to Spotify playlist! They NEVER get old! I could glaze on forever but you get the point! Listen to I'm Freaking Out on Dregs of the Earth for a true masterpiece!
Bravo to mr. Steve Morse and Dixie Dregs!!! i saw mr. Steve Morse live only once, it was in 2008 with Deep Purple, i went to see the show for mr Morse and he was really great, i was very surprised that day since all the members of Deep Purple were energized, it was a fantastic show, one of the very best that i saw in my life, last year i saw Deep Purple live once more but without mr. Morse, it was Simon Mcbride on guitar and he was fantastic, it was surprisingly another great show by Deep Purple, thanks mr. Mark Adams for sharing, cheers!!!
Send them and got to make them long time ago I still got the shirt at the graffitis in Pittsburgh PA... And they had an Irish band open up that were called the Young dolans I do believe.. Dolan
It is wonderful to see Steve knocking off any rust with Dixie Dregs music again! I know the "good ol' days" era of the Dregs are gone, but this is definitely in that same brilliant spirit and its good to see Steve reclaim this music.
THANK YOU FOR POSTING !! Steve is at the top of the heap (nothing new about that), in every way. Master at what he does and he's a gentleman. You kids should pay attention. 👍
I saw them as an opener for Alvin Lee had never heard of them but I knew about Steve Morse being Kansas lead guitarist so I was expecting something special and it was .! Dallas convention center lower balcony awesome! Much Respect!!
Roger Glover is one of the nicest guys I met and he was the bassist on some of my favorite records, but it is so relieving listening to Morse and Dave LaRue together. Mana from heaven.
Saw them in Macon, Ga 1st show this tour. Unbelievable and the room had a lot of friends in it from the old days....It's Macon, that's normal... The combined set at the end was unreal! You can tell most of these guys have been playing together (with breaks) for +50 year!
Randy Cooke; when I was16/18 ish; I got to witness his mastery. I saw him with both Lee/Rik in the early 90'$. My dad owned a small lighting/production house in Windsor Ont. Headwater audio; Rick, Spinner, Spike/Zakoor all did audio at some point, and when I worked there, there was a live board mix on cassette of Emmett; I played the hell out of that! Randy rocked solid ass fawk. Gave me his Z4 stick's. Chewed to the bone, last time I spoke with him, was maybe 2002; playing for Sass, was with Zakoor. He may remember. ✌🏾🥁
Steve won the Guitar Player reader’s poll ‘Most Valuable Player’ award, (in the ‘80s) and he either won it for three years, or five years in a row-I forget which. That, then, put the person in the so-called ‘Gallery of the Greats’. Al DiMeola, I believe Pat Metheny, and Steve Howe, among others, were also Gallery of the Greats recipients. As far as I’m concerned, Steve created his own genre-I like to call it Dregs Music. One of a kind! Be sure and check out his interview with Rick Beato-it’s wonderful!
It was the Guitar Player reader’s poll, in the ‘Most Valuable Player’ category, and he either won it for three years, or five years in a row-I forget which. That, then, put the person in the so-called ‘Gallery of the Greats’. Al DiMeola, I believe Pat Metheny, and Steve Howe, among others, were also Gallery of the Greats recipients. As far as I’m concerned, Steve created his own genre-I like to call it Dregs Music. One of a kind! Be sure and check out his interview with Rick Beato-it’s wonderful!
@@Scorchinscotty That's a good observation about his creating his own genre; the mix of influences was fascinating, resulting in a totally unique style of writing and playing. and obviously, Steve's unique talent and work ethic were the central ingredient that made it all work so beautifully! I recall an interview decades ago, with a person on his crew, a guitar player who was asked if he envied Steve getting up and doing his thing, while he was stuck in a support role. He said any jealous feeling went away as soon as he spent a little time around Steve and realized that he wouldn't have wanted to spend every spare minute practicing, and saw that Steve had to do that to maintain his abilities; he just realized he was more comfortable not being the big star with the heavy pressure and constant work; not for everyone, obviously!
@@Scorchinscotty it was actually 5 years in a row in "over all best guitarist" category, he had to be made ineligible there after. If my memory serves me both he and Steve Howe won 5 times.
How cool! The lady sitting next to me flew down from the midwest for the show. What a great concert! Glad you got to be there, too. I couldn't believe how well my clips turned out, and I'm so thankful we got such great seats.
Steve Morse и его Music Man это одно целое. Они выдают фантастические звуки и пассажи. Слушать и смотреть одно удовольствие. Гитарис с большой буквы. Очень большой). Браво!
Steve Morse is a monster. One of greatest electric guitar articulators of all time. He had to change his picking technique mid-stream due to arthritis. You can see how he alters his picking technique during those fast runs.
First of all thanks for this great video! I have been waiting for it from the tour since last week and so happy to watch it from Tokyo now! If possible please share with us the full length of "I'm Freaking Out", thanks again!!
Thanks. Sorry...I was trying to be as present as I could and the clips I posted are the only ones I have. I wish I could have recorded the whole thing.
He's playing with Steve Morse Band as the band opener, and then later he's playing with Dixie Dregs as the main act. Crazy! The only other man I remember doing this is Steve Howe, playing with Asia as opening band, and then later playing with Yes as the main act. Of course it might be no coincidence both were awarded 5-times Best Guitarist by Guitar Magazine in a row.
@Schef61 HUGE GG fan here! That being said, I'm talking about what he's doing with the harmonics at that part. That is absolutely alien! My dream is to see Steve & GG do something together. GG is the only other guitarist I can think of that's on Steve's level of just being able to play everything...
Let us not forget Al Dimeola's awesone playing. Morse and band/s sound a bit like return to forever. Morse has always been a favorite. Starting to resemble Edgar Winter in appearance😊
Would Janine be Steve's wife? She did pass? I know he retired from purple to take care of his sick wife but I didn't know much of the details. I looked around on line but couldn't find any information about it. I'm assuming cancer? I was very sad when I heard about that for Steve, his wife and his family.
Sorry. No cut editing...just took a few clips while I was there and put them together. What you see is all I have. Wish I could have recorded it all, but I also wanted to be present and enjoy it!
Could you ever come across a more humble down to earth musician than this man. No is the answer. Absolutely brilliant
Morse is now officially the hardest working guitarist in the biz. Changes pickups for every other phrase while also changing his picking grip (for his wrist issues), sometimes at the same time.And then does 2 gigs in one night!!! Legend. He still sounds amazing.
He's been doing that for more than 50 years...
all while he is suffering becase of his wife's illness.
OH YEEAH ! AMAZING PLAYER !
Steve and the Dregs are leaving a legacy that I will cherish forever.
Steve Morse: He was, is, and will be Master of Masters.
Great that Steve got his Wrist and Thumb issues worked out! One of the best ever. Nice Dude too.
Saw them in Ponte Vedra and have been following Steve, the Dregs since early eighties. Top of my must sees
Thank you Steve Morse et al
Saw them yesterday, May 14 at the Patchogue Theater in Patchogue, NY. Phenomenal band, absolutely amazing show.
I have seen the D. Dregs back in the 80,s twice , and yes they were amazing , just as they continue to be to this day! Thanks for sharing , and great music is a peace of mind thing!
Had to change his technique, but it doesn't slow him down none. Great stuff. I've been listening to Steve since 1975.
Steve is a GREAT player ....Always was . Always WILL be.....& he would make his mark in ANY band.
Huge Steve Morse fan! Good to see it looks like he got over his hand ailment
So good to hear the Dregs playing together 💥💥💥
Steve sounds great. He pulled this off nicely. Dixie Dregs was his best band. In the early 80s he was extremely influential and featured heavily in the guitar mags. These are the guys he belongs with.
Two of the best musicians on the planet right there!
Steve did a “workshop” with Dave LaRue at Sweetwater back in ‘14 for free. Maybe 100 people there. I took my then 16 year old son who was getting into classic rock. It was simply amazing. Answered questions, oh and played and played, and played. They did a meet and greet afterwards and he signed my Unsung Heroes cd.
Saw them in Macon at the start of the tour. Unbelievably great! Closing set, with both bands on stage, was unreal. You can tell most of these guys have been playing together for +50 years!
The first time I saw Steve Morse was with the Dixie Dregs at "My Father's Place" in Roslyn NY around 83 or so? It was around the "Unsung Heroes" era... I had never heard of them but a friend invited me... All I can say is WOW! Man I was blown away... And that's from a guy who was already listening to Mclaughlin, Coryell, Di Meola and other fusion masters...
WOW , THANKS ! AMAZING STELLAR PERFORMANCE !!! ( CRAZY STUFF😎😎😎😎
We used to go see Dixie Dregs play in bars around Atlanta in the mid-1970's! It's great to see that they are still together and rocking.
What incredible tone and virtuosity. SM plays so musically. Jordan Rudess on keys? Whaaa. . . Yes!Reminds me of MLO. Privileged to have seen original Dixie Dregs back in the day at Exit Inn.
Dang it! I wish I would have known! I would have been there! I got to help host a SM guitar clinic. One of the nicest guys you will ever meet! I have seen the dregs numerous times and absolutely about the music! Thank you for sharing.
Some of the most skilled musicians on the planet!!!
I'm on my way to see them tonight (4/27/24) for the first time at the Capitol Theater in Clearwater. Thanks for the pre show footage!
What a great show!
I’m still in awe….
And the venue was cool.🍻
It's hard to explain to young people the effect that Steve had in the late 70's early 80's. When I got my first Dregs record - "Dregs Of The Earth" - it seemed like it was from outer space. Coupled with the fact that we read that Steve would write every note for every instrument, he seemed even more incredible. He also exposed people to classical guitar and counterpoint and had extraordinary technical abilities - I don't play music like this now, but he was a supreme role model for any young guitarist and I thank him for the influence that he had on my life.
I was at this show Nashville. Great venue CMA theatre. Hopefully they come come thru again.
Super Steve!!
Nothing better great music with some very old friends, best work through therapy I know!
All my best wishes and prayers Steve!
ALWAYS amazing and inspiring!
My two good friends and I travelled from the UK to Nashville for this gig, as a 60th birthday road trip. Money well spent, it was fantastic. Thanks for uploading. Shame you didn't catch any Jordan Rudess synth solos!
What a cool story! Regarding Rudess, every time I started recording he stopped soloing, or when I stopped recording he started. My best angle was definitely on center stage. Wish I could have gotten some, and from a better angle! Hope it was all a fantastic trip for you!
Wish I coulda made it. Have followed Morse's every note since the late 70s.
Is that Sloan on the fiddle? I really miss Steve’s older style of string skipping arpeggios. 😢. But he will always be my favorite 👍
@@suzannewalker2320 yes, Allen Sloane on fiddle.
8:37
My #1 band - Dregs - Since I was 12. 46 years later and their stuff is still my go to Spotify playlist! They NEVER get old! I could glaze on forever but you get the point! Listen to I'm Freaking Out on Dregs of the Earth for a true masterpiece!
Bravo to mr. Steve Morse and Dixie Dregs!!! i saw mr. Steve Morse live only once, it was in 2008 with Deep Purple, i went to see the show for mr Morse and he was really great, i was very surprised that day since all the members of Deep Purple were energized, it was a fantastic show, one of the very best that i saw in my life, last year i saw Deep Purple live once more but without mr. Morse, it was Simon Mcbride on guitar and he was fantastic, it was surprisingly another great show by Deep Purple, thanks mr. Mark Adams for sharing, cheers!!!
Send them and got to make them long time ago I still got the shirt at the graffitis in Pittsburgh PA... And they had an Irish band open up that were called the Young dolans I do believe.. Dolan
It is wonderful to see Steve knocking off any rust with Dixie Dregs music again! I know the "good ol' days" era of the Dregs are gone, but this is definitely in that same brilliant spirit and its good to see Steve reclaim this music.
Awesome.
Thank you so much for sharing this great music of some of my favorite musicians 🍷❤
THANK YOU FOR POSTING !! Steve is at the top of the heap (nothing new about that), in every way.
Master at what he does and he's a gentleman. You kids should pay attention. 👍
I saw them as an opener for Alvin Lee had never heard of them but I knew about Steve Morse being Kansas lead guitarist so I was expecting something special and it was .! Dallas convention center lower balcony awesome! Much Respect!!
Thanks for sharing 👍👍👍👍
Wow! No more wrist brace! Very cool 🤘
Dave Larue came up to play with our band in the late 80s. As a drummer,it was awesome to play with him. We did Led Zeppelin Rock n roll.
Thank you!
I saw 'em in Durham three nights later. AWESOME. That seven-member Dregs encore was something to behear!
Saw the Dregs first tour. We were blown away.
Por fin de reunion y gira ,Spain is maravellous .come on tour in Spain,we need you
Absolute Greatness!! 🙏
Incredible!
Seems like forever ago I bought a Dixie Dregs LP at the local record store. It was amazing then and still is now. Thanks for posting this!
Roger Glover is one of the nicest guys I met and he was the bassist on some of my favorite records, but it is so relieving listening to Morse and Dave LaRue together. Mana from heaven.
Wish they would come to Winnipeg!
Thx x share, great💥😊
Nobody phrases like my Guru Steve Morse !!!
💜Steve Morse 💜
Saw them in Macon, Ga 1st show this tour. Unbelievable and the room had a lot of friends in it from the old days....It's Macon, that's normal... The combined set at the end was unreal!
You can tell most of these guys have been playing together (with breaks) for +50 year!
Seeing them in 9 days. Can't wait.
Great band, great music!
❤❤❤ fantastic
Jordan Rudess, as always, in in top form.
Super set of clips! Thanks so much for posting. :))
The best guitarman and the best bassist in the same stage!
Thank you for uploading 👍🏻 Awesome stuff 🔥
Thanks so much for sharing I miss his playing with Deep Purple, such an awesome video, thanks
The absolute best. Thanks for posting up xD
Wow! The Wizard on keys I love it
Randy Cooke; when I was16/18 ish; I got to witness his mastery. I saw him with both Lee/Rik in the early 90'$. My dad owned a small lighting/production house in Windsor Ont. Headwater audio; Rick, Spinner, Spike/Zakoor all did audio at some point, and when I worked there, there was a live board mix on cassette of Emmett; I played the hell out of that! Randy rocked solid ass fawk. Gave me his Z4 stick's. Chewed to the bone, last time I spoke with him, was maybe 2002; playing for Sass, was with Zakoor. He may remember. ✌🏾🥁
Nice Compilation!!!
Looking forward to Saturday night in Clearwater
Steve won the Guitar Player reader’s poll ‘Most Valuable Player’ award, (in the ‘80s) and he either won it for three years, or five years in a row-I forget which. That, then, put the person in the so-called ‘Gallery of the Greats’.
Al DiMeola, I believe Pat Metheny, and Steve Howe, among others, were also Gallery of the Greats recipients.
As far as I’m concerned, Steve created his own genre-I like to call it Dregs Music. One of a kind!
Be sure and check out his interview with Rick Beato-it’s wonderful!
Great to see the boys playing ! My favorite band of all time .
Great to see steve on stage again Deep purples loss .
Many years since the Partridge Inn on Walton Way, but the finess remains the same. Much love for these guys.
thanx.
Thanks for the post! I was about 7 rows behind you. Great show.
Awesome! I couldn’t believe I was able to get such great seats. I really like the venue. I hadn’t been there before.
Saw him at a state fair and after his gig he played with headliner Kansas and tore it up! All of them did.
Holy shit. Have tix a couple weeks from now. Saw the trio twice years ago.
WONDERFUL.....That you all STILL ROCK TILL THIS dAY!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH MAN!!!!!!!!!!!
Morse won guitarist of the year for a reason.
For a few years at that.
It was the Guitar Player reader’s poll, in the ‘Most Valuable Player’ category, and he either won it for three years, or five years in a row-I forget which. That, then, put the person in the so-called ‘Gallery of the Greats’.
Al DiMeola, I believe Pat Metheny, and Steve Howe, among others, were also Gallery of the Greats recipients.
As far as I’m concerned, Steve created his own genre-I like to call it Dregs Music. One of a kind!
Be sure and check out his interview with Rick Beato-it’s wonderful!
@@Scorchinscotty That's a good observation about his creating his own genre; the mix of influences was fascinating, resulting in a totally unique style of writing and playing. and obviously, Steve's unique talent and work ethic were the central ingredient that made it all work so beautifully!
I recall an interview decades ago, with a person on his crew, a guitar player who was asked if he envied Steve getting up and doing his thing, while he was stuck in a support role. He said any jealous feeling went away as soon as he spent a little time around Steve and realized that he wouldn't have wanted to spend every spare minute practicing, and saw that Steve had to do that to maintain his abilities; he just realized he was more comfortable not being the big star with the heavy pressure and constant work; not for everyone, obviously!
@@Scorchinscotty it was actually 5 years in a row in "over all best guitarist" category, he had to be made ineligible there after. If my memory serves me both he and Steve Howe won 5 times.
Steve... This is from all Purple fans the other side of the pond.and wishing you well.
I love this ❤
Thanks Mark! I was there in row B center right near you apparently. Great show. Drove from Indiana to see it.
How cool! The lady sitting next to me flew down from the midwest for the show. What a great concert! Glad you got to be there, too. I couldn't believe how well my clips turned out, and I'm so thankful we got such great seats.
So bummed that I missed this.
merci pour la video vue trois fois en concert avec deep purple vive le rock
This just kicks my a** up and down the street......................
Steve Morse и его Music Man это одно целое. Они выдают фантастические звуки и пассажи. Слушать и смотреть одно удовольствие. Гитарис с большой буквы. Очень большой). Браво!
Great guitar player 🎸☮️
Steve Morse is a monster. One of greatest electric guitar articulators of all time. He had to change his picking technique mid-stream due to arthritis. You can see how he alters his picking technique during those fast runs.
Man it's good to see the Dixie Dregs back up. Like 1980 again. Nuff Said
Those of you who were watching this great show are the luckiest people. I really envy you guys.
Me too!
Fabulous
Вот это компания собралась! Легенды!
Прекрасное видео с первых звуков "name dropping"❤
First of all thanks for this great video! I have been waiting for it from the tour since last week and so happy to watch it from Tokyo now! If possible please share with us the full length of "I'm Freaking Out", thanks again!!
Thanks. Sorry...I was trying to be as present as I could and the clips I posted are the only ones I have. I wish I could have recorded the whole thing.
@@guitman675 Oh please no worries about it. This is very good enough, thanks again!
thank you!!!
He's playing with Steve Morse Band as the band opener, and then later he's playing with Dixie Dregs as the main act. Crazy! The only other man I remember doing this is Steve Howe, playing with Asia as opening band, and then later playing with Yes as the main act.
Of course it might be no coincidence both were awarded 5-times Best Guitarist by Guitar Magazine in a row.
I saw a really young Shawn Lane at 16 years old do that. He killed it in both bands. Rip Shawn. Your where phonomanal !!!.
🤘👍
Awesome solo by Andy Wood.
Man, MONSTER players!
At about 15:06, Steve's doing stuff that no other player on the planet could do. That is absolutely mind-blowing!
@Schef61 HUGE GG fan here! That being said, I'm talking about what he's doing with the harmonics at that part. That is absolutely alien!
My dream is to see Steve & GG do something together. GG is the only other guitarist I can think of that's on Steve's level of just being able to play everything...
@Schef61 Oh dude! Listen to ALL of the Dregs! You will become a mega fan. He honestly had to do a LOT of holding back with Purple!
Let us not forget Al Dimeola's awesone playing. Morse and band/s sound a bit like return to forever. Morse has always been a favorite. Starting to resemble Edgar Winter in appearance😊
I was so deeply touched by Janine Morse death... All my support to Steve! You are the greatest musician and MAN!
Would Janine be Steve's wife? She did pass? I know he retired from purple to take care of his sick wife but I didn't know much of the details. I looked around on line but couldn't find any information about it. I'm assuming cancer? I was very sad when I heard about that for Steve, his wife and his family.
I can vouch for that as I am one of those friends. Dregs, biscuits and Nashville hot chicken - gimme more.
Welcome to Nashville! Come see us again.
Musicians from Augusta Ga are the hardest working in show business.
AAAGGGHH- I loved vid til 10:41 when you CUT EDITED a great song! I'd give my left leg to hear "I'm freekaing out" live all the way thru.
Sorry. No cut editing...just took a few clips while I was there and put them together. What you see is all I have. Wish I could have recorded it all, but I also wanted to be present and enjoy it!
@@guitman675 LOL All good, Glad u got to see them play it. I seen them x 3 thruout the years and never heard it live. Thanx!