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Dave Mason - Live at Sunrise

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Dave Mason sounds as good today as he did 30 years ago. This latest live concert "Live At Sunrise" shows that this legendary rock guitarist has not lost a step in his ability to play or sing. The DVD quality is crystal clear with superior digital surround sound. It's is such a pleasure to actually watch a musician with talent who can actually play as compared to these modern day computerized lip-synchronized pop phenoms who can't sing a note let alone play? Dave and his band turn in some fine performances such as "Only You Know And I Know", "We Just Disagree, the Traffic classics, "Dear Mr. Fantasy", and "Feelin' Alright" and a blistering version of "All Along The Watchtower" which has become a standard at a Dave Mason concert. He continues to sing as if he were still 25 years old and this concert is as good if not better then his classic 1976 "Certified live" album. A bonus live behind the scenes interview is very interesting as mason is seen giving pointers to his band members backstage. He also makes it clear that he would like to reunite with old Traffic mates Steve Winwood and Jim Capaldi just once more. My only complaint is the concert could have been a tad longer[only nine songs] clocking in at 66 minutes. Still this is all quality and if your a fan of classic rock music, it does not get any better than this.

I was actually at this Dave Mason concert which was recorded live at the Sunrise Musical Theatre in Sunrise, Florida (Fort Lauderdale). I have read the other reviews here at this site and many complain that the show was short. There is a reason Dave Mason did not play for very long. It is because he was not the headliner for the event. Dave Mason was the opening act. The headliner was Deep Purple. They also recorded their show and you can buy their DVD...which they called Perihelion. The audience was aware that the shows were being taped so the audience was extra boisterous. On a side note...the Sunrise Musical Theatre no longer hosts concerts. It was bought out a few years ago and is now a Church.

Dave Mason sounds as good today as he did 30 years ago. This latest live concert "Live At Sunrise" shows that this legendary rock guitarist has not lost a step in his ability to play or sing. The DVD quality is crystal clear with superior digital surround sound. It's is such a pleasure to actually watch a musician with talent who can actually play as compared to these modern day computerized lip-synchronized pop phenoms who can't sing a note let alone play? Dave and his band turn in some fine performances such as "Only You Know And I Know", "We Just Disagree, the Traffic classics, "Dear Mr. Fantasy", and "Feelin' Alright" and a blistering version of "All Along The Watchtower" which has become a standard at a Dave Mason concert. He continues to sing as if he were still 25 years old and this concert is as good if not better then his classic 1976 "Certified live" album. A bonus live behind the scenes interview is very interesting as mason is seen giving pointers to his band members backstage. He also makes it clear that he would like to reunite with old Traffic mates Steve Winwood and Jim Capaldi just once more. My only complaint is the concert could have been a tad longer[only nine songs] clocking in at 66 minutes. Still this is all quality and if your a fan of classic rock music, it does not get any better than this.

$20 (a month) + Netflix = opportunities to audition numerous concert DVD's. Some are better than others but occasionally you come across a real gem. Such is Live at Sunrise. Sound and video are excellent and the camera work is some of the best. You actually get to focus on the camera shots. This is how a show should be recorded - lots of stage shots and close ups of Dave's very talented playing (as well as the other members). If you like Dave's music, Traffic in their prime and you're a baby boomer like me then you'll probably like this one.

Oh yeah, 4 stars???? Well it's in full screen. Anamorphic would have rated 5 starts.

I have been a Dave Mason fan since the 70s. I'm amazed he has not lost a thing he just get's better. I can't believe some of the petty complaints written here from other reviewers. Yes, I wish it were longer but that would not stop me from buying it. I thought the band was tight as hell. Dave still has a great voice and man he can still play. The song selection was excellent, I also have (Live At Perkins Palace) in my opinion I think that one is not as good. This (Live At Sunrise) is way better, also the DTS is very clean the picture quality is also excellent, well done Dave thank you.

Incredible, simply incredible. The down side, the show is short. The up side, Mason's band is one of the best I've heard. Dave sounds GREAT and the band is tight. Highly, HIGHLY recommended.

I enjoyed the "green room" chat with the players before the show starts. Dave's "people' just got him a pick up band and went out and did a splendid job. The crowd began to irritate him because they kept wanting to know when there would be a Traffic reunion. He was clearly available but Steve Winwood's ego would never allow them to play on a stage together again (he never forgave Mason for recording "Alone Together" LP, by the way, buy the CD fabulous) and wouldn't allow Dave back in the group. Kind of funny though, he did the Blind Faith thing and returned to Traffic???

Buy this DVD, Dave covers the songs you are wanting to hear and age hasn't hurt his voice or his guitar playing.

Veteran rock singer/guitarist Dave Mason gives a concert at the Sunrise Musical Theater in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. I don't know exactly when this concert took place. It doesn't say on the DVD but it had to be close to when the DVD was released in 2002.

As with other guys from the 1960s, this "old-timer" can still play and rock with the best of them!

This is excellent rock 'n roll.....the best songs that he and his former group "Traffic" put out many years ago. Dave still makes them sound terrific.

After seeing Dave live, I had to have the DVD. I wasn't disappointed, and neither were the many friends I shared it with. There wasn't a single person who didn't enjoy this DVD. Surprisingly, many of the people who watched the DVD had no idea that Dave had spent time with Traffic, nor did they realize he was responsible for writing many hit songs that were made famous by other performers. This performance shows both sides of Dave, from his easy listening acoustical sound to his get down and rockin'! Dave has a saying, "Rock and Roll is an attitude, not an age" and he proves it on this DVD.

I actually had the pleasure of seeing this tour live in Atlanta. The DVD is one of the few live performances that you'll see that is just as good as being there at the show. Dave is playing at his prime and Richard Campbell on Bass is simply incredible. I own over 200 concert DVDs and this one is in my top 5. I especially like the stretch of songs beginning with 40,000 Headmen through All Along the Watchtower. "Look at You Look at Me" is breathtaking with the changes in rhythm and the guitar solos. All in all a must have for any classic rock fan. Highly Recommended. Great recording in both DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1.