October 16, 2001

Woodstock, NY - Bearsville

by Micah 'Prof.' Robinson

Getting closer and closer to home…everything seems more familiar. At least for those of us who live on the East Coast. Winter is approaching and the landscape is totally different from that of the Midwest, the South or the West at this time of year. It's more familiar.

The bittersweet reality of tour's end is approaching with the winter chill. I can more readily imagine what the weather will be like when the tour is finished, or what the days will be like without soundcheck and shows to do each night…without the company of one's band mates.

Showtime:
Cecil is in fine form tonight. It seems everyone has a particular night when they shine just a little brighter than others. It sounds like all the stuff he has worked on this tour is beginning to pay off. Maybe it's not even that…maybe it's just that I'm listening a little more closely. Whatever it is, the audience is picking up on something, as well. His solo on 'Old Marcus' is especially on point. Big up, Cecil!