Conference mr1pst::music

    Dave continued in the vein of that album you own, "Alone Together"
    (probably his best ever), well into the seventies, but then sort of
    faded out after having what was his biggest hit, "We Just Disagree". 
    IMHO the whole period was a long downhill slide, with each album a
    little less impressive than the last, although both "Headkeeper" and
    "It's Like You Never Left" are still pretty good.
    
    He has continued to tour, although as far as I know has not issued a
    news recording for over ten years.  Not sure if he still tours with a
    band or not.
    
    						Brian

    
    	A slide, Brian?  Hmmm...  I have the album with "We just
    	Disagree" (a song I love to crank and harmonize with when
    	it comes on the radio).  That album contains a very nice
    	version "Bring it on Home", a nice love song "Every Woman",
    	a hot version of "All Along the Watchtower" and many others.
    
    	Good music!!!
    
    	Tom
    

    Once in my college days I heard a tape of Derek and the Dominoes with
    Dve Mason on secon guitar. It was amazing at the time (could have been
    the state I was in :-) ). It was (I think) a King Biscuit tape which 
    was broadcast on BCN.
    
    Does anyone have a copy of that? I would LOVE to hear it again.
    
    - Dave

    Re: .3
    
    Yep, Dave actually was a Domino for about a week of gigs at the outset.
    This was no doubt due to the Delaney & Bonnie connection (they backed
    up both Dave and EC on their first solo LPs, and both played on the "On
    Tour" LP as well).  Dave also managed to be around when the Dominoes
    backed up G.H. on "All Things Must Pass".
    
    						Brian

    The last time that I saw/heard of Dave Mason was at the St. Paul winter
    carnival (MN) in '87.  He was playing strictly acoustic, and had a
    second guitarist with him.  He sounded as good as ever, but had grayed
    quite a bit, and appeared to have eaten his share of deep dish pizza
    and beer-cheese soup...  The show was free, as it was part of the
    Carnival.
    
    Cheers,
    Ken

    Last year in either Feb or March I saw Dave Mason play with an electric
    band at Nightstage and it was one of the best sounding and most
    professional shows I've been to since I can remember.  The sound was
    perfect and he delivered every single hit he ever made, plus old
    Traffic tunes (Dear Mr. Fantasy etc) as well as his some of his new
    material.  His band had a great sense for his sound and the tunes
    sounded great and very close to the recorded versions (if that's what
    you're into).  The band included a hot young guitar player, drums, 2 
    keyboards and bass (as I recall).  What was nice was that Dave played
    a lot of acoustic guitar and the mix between that and the younger guys
    electric playing was great.  Old Dave really showed he could still 
    crank out a few solo's himself with his Strat a few times, but his
    beautiful melodies were still his strong point.   Afterwards I really
    had the feeling of seeing an old Rock'n'roll legend, albeit onthe 
    downswing for sure.  His voice was right on, his rapport with the crowd
    great, and sound was perfect.  He played the entire song set off of
    "The Very Best of Dave Mason", as well as many others.
    
    About 2 months later I saw that he was playing out in Northampton at
    the Ironhorse Cafe.  I assumed it was with the electric band again 
    and dragged 4 friends out with me to see him again.  Unfortunately
    the show was a flop - he was playing only acoustic with one other
    guy playing acoustic who was a total d*ck, played way too loud
    (distorted acoustic) and basically ruined the vibe of the night as 
    Dave had to chew him (and the sound man) out a few times because
    of overindulgence in volume.  Kind of disappointing.   Anyways,
    if his electric band comes around again I can definitely recommend
    the show.
    
    Roy
    

    > Last year in either Feb or March I saw Dave Mason play with an electric
    > band at Nightstage and it was one of the best sounding...
    
    > The sound was perfect...
    
    Nightstage, in my opinion, has the best sound of all the clubs in the
    Boston area.
    
    -Scott

    Has anyone ever seen Dave Mason's "HEADKEEPER"release in cassette
    form around the Boston area?The version he did of "Feelin Alright on
    that L.P.was incredible.I know it's on his "Best Of"-but I believe
    the version on Headkeeper is live(If memory serves me well)?
                                                        DEAN

    dean
    
    i have that album (purple cover, right?).
    it's a live album, isn't it?
    
    give me the blank tape.
    
    willie

    Has anyone seen an album,tape or CD called
    "WELCOME TO THE CANTEEN"-a live album with
    Dave Mason,Stevie Winwood,Jim Capaldi,Chris
    Wood,Rich Grech and Reebop(I believe this
    is the correct lineup)and could you refresh
    me on the selection of tunes.

    Dave Mason will hold a Free Concert AUG 5 at Copley Square as part
    of the WBOS Earthwatch Concert series(5:30 P.M.startime)

    Re .10
    I own the LP. I don't know if it is still available in the shops.
    It is a live album recorded at Fairfield Hall, Croyden and the Oz
    Benefit Concert in London, July 1971.
    
    The songs:
    Medicated Goo 
    Sad and deep as you 
    40,000 Headmen 
    Shouldn't have took more than you gave 
    Dear Mr. Fantasy
    Gimme some lovin'
    
    The lineup also includes Jim Gordon.
    
    - Minne

    Minne, the song lineup sounds good but how's the quality? Is
    this worth looking for?
    
    Thanks,
    
    Jim C.
    

    Re: .13
    
    "Canteen" is sloppily played and recorded.  The jams on side two go on
    a bit too long, but the Mason tunes are nice and "40,000 Headmen" is
    fantastic.  For a Mason fan, probably of little interest, for Traffic
    fans it's mandatory  8^)  8^)
    
    							Brian

    Thanks Brian, I may pass on this one.
    
    Jim C.