ONSTAGE To conclude their set, The Blind Boys were
Warren Haynes Christmas Jam Civic Center, Asheville, NC December 15, 2012
I swear I’ve never seen Warren Haynes
look or sound better than when he walked out onto that stage in Asheville to kick off the 24th annual Christ- mas Jam. Warren was decked out in a sharp looking suit and was all smiles as he brought out one of this writer’s all time favorite vocal groups, The Blind Boys of Ala- bama. Together they set the stage for what would be a jam for the record books. With Nigel Hall
sitting in on key- boards and Haynes on guitar, the Blind Boys delivered the old Impressions classic “People Get Ready,” with War- ren taking over vocal duty on a verse. The ensemble didn’t miss a beat as they moved into an amazing version of Warren’s “Soulshine.” Absolute perfection. Next it was time for a Blind Boys “show
stopper.” Their harmonizing vocal of “Amaz- ing Grace,” sung to the tune of “House of the Rising Sun.” Of course, the sold-out audience at the Civic Center was experiencing a revival. Earth shaking Gospel soul.
joined by Karl Denson and Ron Holloway for “John The Revelator.” Wow. Smokin’ slide from Mr. Haynes. And halfway throught the song they were joined by New Orleans legend Trombone Shorty, taking it down to the French Quarter for sure. Next, it was time for an entire set from Trombone Shorty & Or- leans Avenue, a seri- ously rockin’ band like nothing I had even wit- nessed before. Opening with “Slippery Lips,” the band blended their rock and roll and New Or- leans jazz tones into one amazing sound. Shorty is quite a singer too. He brought The Blind Boys of Alabama back on- stage to join in a rousing “Down By The River- side,” before closing out his set with “Do To Me,” joined by Warren. The Avett Brothers
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brought their unique musical magic to the stage, complete with banjo and doghouse bass, entertaining with great numbers like “Para-
noia in B-Flat Minor,” “Old John Clark,” and a nice version of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Sheryl Crow and her band turned in a nice
set, including “Steve McQueen,” “All I Wanna Do,” “Can’t Cry Anymore,” “Everyday is a Winding Road” and “A Change Will Do you Good.” Sheryl has really become a staple at Warren and Allman jams over the years, and never fails to deliver 100 percent. Of course,
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