Customer Reviews

Bryan Lee: Live and Dangerous

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I couldn't wait to watch this one, his first dvd recorded live in Canada. Some great songs and some were well done, a fair band not great. Some songs Bryan just stood there singing with his guitar, but he did not play it most of the time. He does not do to many solos either, after awhile I started getting bored. Nothing to draw you in much I guess, the best word for it is kinda flat. The dvd is not real bad, but not real great either.

Last year I travelled to US and visited the wonderful city of New Orleans. I had the chance (and the privilege) to be in the presence of this incredible man, playing three sets of one and a half hour each (yes, 4 1/2 hours on Bryan Lee) at "The Saloon" for the price of a beer bottle and US$ 10 tip. As a bonus I got his autograph on two CD's (yes, Mr Bryan Lee is blind but is able to sign his name for those who ask him), a photo with the man and a little chat with him and his wife Bethany. I bought this DVD to relive that wonderful night, which I will never forget. This DVD doesn't match the standards of more recent releases, considering it is presented in 4x3 full screen and the sound is just Ok. But it is souvenir and I will keep it dearly.

This is a great live blues DVD. I like the camera work and the sound quality. Bryan and his band are smokin'.

His playing won't really stand comparison with Johnny Winter or Robin Trower but he's got a great voice for blues. And his songs really turn the Montreal crowd into a party. The backing guitarist plays almost all the rhythm parts but Bryan does play several interesting solos. Even though I heard one too many "merci beaucoup"s it's obvious Bryan Lee and his audience are having a great time. The 20 min. interview tells a lot about this artist who I'd never heard of before he appeared with Kenny Wayne Shepherd on the Tonite show back in February.

I thought the dvd was very good. The only drawback was the drums or drummer was too far forward in the overall music. In other words, the drummer was in the center channel with Bryan Lee's singing. I had to adjust the speakers to reduce the drums in order to listen to the vocals. Other than that the music and solos were recorded well and was very enjoyable seeing Bryan and his band play.