tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post4284700627836115284..comments2024-03-28T14:27:19.894-07:00Comments on Burning Wood: The Rascals Reunion: Cross One Off My Bucket ListUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-57484917504918144012013-02-08T19:13:52.053-08:002013-02-08T19:13:52.053-08:00The Rascals: In 1967 the Rascals announced that th...The Rascals: In 1967 the Rascals announced that they wouldn't appear unless one of the acts on the billing were black. To this day they still stand by what they declared. I recently got their names put on the list for Kennedy Center Honors, which they so rightly deserve. However, I need all of their fans to write to David Rubenstein, Chairman of the Board, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC and demand to have the Rascals honored.The decision will be made before Labor Day of 2013. Lets get these icons a well deserved honor. Get those letters sent!<br /><br />Bobby Anthony <br />Bloomfield, NJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-31997495578251622682013-01-09T08:21:32.231-08:002013-01-09T08:21:32.231-08:00Saw them in 1970 in New Haven. They were already ...Saw them in 1970 in New Haven. They were already fighting. This show was phenomenal -- went back for a second time (14th and 21st). <br /><br />There was a moment in time when The Rascals was arguably the best band in the world. Now I remember why.<br /><br />How Can I Be Sure was breathtaking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-37984820918340088922013-01-01T10:22:50.023-08:002013-01-01T10:22:50.023-08:00Better than ever! Refreshing to hear them play aga...Better than ever! Refreshing to hear them play again as a whole. I went to the 12/14 show and wanted to go back the next week but obligations prohibited me from doing so. Prior to this my only Rascal's show was in Central Park in 67. I have seen Eddie over the years with Joey Dee and I am still amazed by his vocal range and energy. Felix was great; I have seen him in different settings through out the years. Felix reminds me of the days when I use to go to those small Newark, NJ jazz/funk/r&b clubs to see the Hammond B3 organ legends; he carries on the tradition well. The show revealed another dimension of Gene's playing for me; it would be nice to also see him in a solo setting in a small club. Hard to find words to describe Dino; precision, emotion, energy, a drummer's drummer. Every drummer needs to see Dino live. The only disappointment for me was that they did not have a real horn section. I am thankful they are all still around to play uplifting inspirational music. Would be nice if they record some new material.I know their music lives on when my two children ages 25&20 listen to them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13829210907773932392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-39501226452982249482012-12-24T12:45:36.669-08:002012-12-24T12:45:36.669-08:00Sal, One of the musical highlights of my life, no ...Sal, One of the musical highlights of my life, no doubt. An emotional experiance on so many levels...really what music is about for me, healing, soothing, evocative, inspirational. And they fuckin rocked!! They were the one of the bands that informed my youth, and made me want to be a musician. Happy to have shared it with you...wanna see this one again! Won't ever forget this night. Have a wonderful Christmas, brother.allen vellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12933816768162968168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-49508598683433135032012-12-18T11:49:41.270-08:002012-12-18T11:49:41.270-08:00I saw Felix, Gene and Dino at Brendan Byrne Arena ...I saw Felix, Gene and Dino at Brendan Byrne Arena about 20 something years ago, I have seen Felix by himself a few times but with Eddie they are complete....What a show!!!!!Guynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-78147085995809385152012-12-18T09:24:06.719-08:002012-12-18T09:24:06.719-08:00The show was just totally outrageous - no words ca...The show was just totally outrageous - no words can explain how great they are<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-13711014353999045462012-12-16T15:58:14.721-08:002012-12-16T15:58:14.721-08:00Hope the Broadway vision comes true or at least th...Hope the Broadway vision comes true or at least the movie - they are just one of those bands you wish had never stopped. Trying to find their back catalog to fill out what I wasn't able to buy or wore out is even difficult (my record dollars were quite limited as a teenager). Like Captain Richard, I'm from Rochester and saw them in a local college gym around 1967. Glad you were able to be in Port Chester, even if I'm jealous!Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-38918521457057649852012-12-16T12:11:54.864-08:002012-12-16T12:11:54.864-08:00My understanding Steve, is that this run is someth...My understanding Steve, is that this run is something of a "dress rehearsal" for Little Steven's Broadway vision.<br /><br />I couldn't imagine these guys doing an extended run on B'way, but man, it was that good.<br /><br />Wish you could make one of the last three shows next week.Sal Nunziatohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09221629293545204260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-31498898117840535402012-12-16T12:05:49.332-08:002012-12-16T12:05:49.332-08:00I can't tell you how happy I am to hear this, ...I can't tell you how happy I am to hear this, sal...<br /><br />They're filming the reunion of a documentary movie, right? Cause I doubt I'll be able to make one of the live shows...Steve Simelsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-85630524193361992412012-12-15T17:22:00.543-08:002012-12-15T17:22:00.543-08:00I wish I were in NYC right now!I wish I were in NYC right now!A guy called Taknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-40491562230175049512012-12-15T15:29:53.498-08:002012-12-15T15:29:53.498-08:00I've seen the Rascals play all up and down the...I've seen the Rascals play all up and down the East Coast. I became good friends with Gene since we are both from Rochester NY. I met Dino at a show in Toronto, wound up doing some printing (I own a printing business)for Dino (video boxes). Its hard to explain to someone just how fantastic Dino is, if they havent see him play...he is spellbinding. Did you take and videos so you can post them??? I hope so.<br />Captain Richard's miniature Civil Warhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17149386738466118837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-84981111679019102342012-12-15T10:36:26.342-08:002012-12-15T10:36:26.342-08:00He may be ferklempt or kvelling but I don't th...He may be ferklempt or kvelling but I don't think he's fatootsed.jeff knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-25439792122437125432012-12-15T08:39:48.810-08:002012-12-15T08:39:48.810-08:00@David.
You know, when you're right, you'...@David.<br /><br />You know, when you're right, you're right.<br /><br />Fatootzed, baby!<br /><br />(I fixed it.)Sal Nunziatohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09221629293545204260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-71076661727470249432012-12-15T08:37:29.088-08:002012-12-15T08:37:29.088-08:00You're so fatootzed, you didn't even say w...You're so fatootzed, you didn't even say where the shows ARE! <br />http://www.stubhub.com/the-rascals-tickets/?gcid=C12289x486&keyword=42081370&creative=16182830604<br /><br />Did they sing "You and me and Leslie" in "Groovin"? David Handelmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05899694860294565558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-33515786620890839042012-12-15T07:37:10.307-08:002012-12-15T07:37:10.307-08:00I saw The Rascals at Carnegie Hall over 40 years a...I saw The Rascals at Carnegie Hall over 40 years ago. It was the first concert I ever attended. Armed with a catalog that has withstood the test of time, they had a dynamism that impressed and inspired me. To this day that was one of the finest concerts I ever saw. I was especially enamored with Dino Danelli. He was so fluid and precise. I was mesmerized by him. Glad to hear they still got it. I think they are under appreciated.cmealhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03201121023050701074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-17284612539134513862012-12-15T06:44:35.515-08:002012-12-15T06:44:35.515-08:00ooohhooohhjeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18163288965119447213noreply@blogger.com