Robin and the band came on stage to a track from his newest CD, "What Lies Beneath". From that point, Robin and company were off on an hour & 15 minute tour de force of pure guitar textures and tones at a healthy sound pressure level up past 100dB. I forgot to bring my Hearos earplugs that I had in my car for this show, so I will not be playing any of my own loud guitar until my ears have a rest. Anyway, it was healing loudness, not hurting in anyway.
Robin is ably supported by his band of crackshot musicians who really have a sensitivity to the music. Davy Pattison really conveyed the meaning in Robin's lyrics as well as contribute his own subtle vocal textures to the words.
The rhythm section of Glenn Letsch(sp?) and Pete Thompson were dead on solid as a rock. I personally prefer this lineup better than the lineup was in 2006, when I heard the band come through town at Jannus Landing. However, Robin had taken several years off from touring up to that time, so this tour follows on the strength of 2008's remarkable tour.
Robin brings his own sound man, who really knows his business and makes the whole band's sound swing.
Robin, compared to 2006, is in a whole 'nother area of artistic growth and his playing and tasty tone has only improved with time. Just outstanding. I could go on...