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Flatlanders - Live from Austin, TX

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For anyone who is a Flatlanders fan but has never seen them in concert this DVD is a must. I have been to several of their concerts and watching this is as close to being there as you can get without being there. They are in top form and do an absolutely wonderful concert. Many of the songs are from their CD, Now Again and are all very well done as is the CD. Butch Hancock plays the harmonica on several songs and his talent is very impressive. He doesn't seem to play it as much at live concerts so anyone seeing this DVD is actually getting a bonus!! They do a rendition of "Gimme a Ride to Heaven," and it is really rockin' tune which it is apparent they all like doing the song. I have seen bootleg videos of the Flatlanders and, of course, they seem very amateur compared to this DVD and now that I have this I will probably not watch them again. The Flatlanders band is always very good, but they are exceptional on this DVD. Robbie Gjersoe, the lead guitarist is wonderful. Watching him is like watching a show in itself. He gives his all and the Flatlanders are lucky to have him. Joe Ely and Jimmie Dale Gilmore do the same superb job they do on all their albums. I got the DVD in today's mail and have already watched it three times and will watch it many more times in the future. The only thing missing (as far as I am concerned) was "West Texas Waltz", that I have seen them do at every concert and Jimmie always dances while he does it. But, in all fairness, there are 17 songs on the DVD, so I guess they couldn't do everything!! "Dallas" is fantastic, as usual. If you are a Flatlanders fan you can't go wrong with this--it's worth much more than the price I paid for it!! There is a documentary called "Lubbock Lights," which I saw in Lubbock, Texas after a Flatlanders concert that is basically a history of the Flatlanders and is terrific, but to the best of my knowledge it has not been released for sale, but you should keep your eye out for it. I hope all of you reading this like this video as much as I did.

High Energy Texas Singer/Songwriters at their best! Can't help but dance around the living room and pretend I am in Texas.

Not having seen any live performances of the group, this DVD gave me that opportunity. I wish there were other performances that were available to buy. I love the sound and especially Gilmore's voice. Can't get enough!

Excellent concert as usual from Austin City Limits. Individually, these guys are great musicians and songwriters but collectively as "The Flatlanders" they really shine.
The lead guitarists timely kick @$$ licks are the icing on the cake!

Flatlanders - Live from Austin, TX I have thoroughly enjoyed this DVD. I have been a fan of this trio for several years now, and look forward to more from them.

The Flatlanders sing from the heart, with real down-home soul. They are "the real thing"; each member is a study in itself; the guitar pickin reminds me of Danny Gatton. This DVD is for those that love music; plain and simple.

Frets of The Juke Brothers

Excellent from beginning to end period!!! The "Flatlanders" are a "Texas Super Group". You get a legendary line-up of: Joe Ely on guitar, vocals, Jimmie Dale Gilmore on guitar, vocals, Butch Hancock on guitar & vocals, Rob Gjersoe on lead guitar, vocals, Gary Herman on bass & vocals and Rafael Gayol on drums.

You get 17 great songs with an approximate running time of 75 minutes. The song set is listed in the Amazon product description, so there is no need to repeat it here. This concert was filmed June 21, 2002. This is another "Great" one, and I highly, gladly recommend it. Thanks!!!