Whiskey Store Live [LIVE]

Tab Benoit

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 24, 2004)
• Original Release Date: February 24, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Live
• Label: Telarc
• ASIN: B0001BDAPU
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #46,084 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

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At first glace, the combination of blues-roots guitarists Tab Benoit and Jimmy Thackery doesn't seem like a logical one. Both are barnstorming bandleaders, and Benoit's clipped Louisiana Telecaster would appear to be at odds with Thackery's tougher Strat attack. But, as 2002's Whiskey Store collaboration proved, the duo's strengths complement, even invigorate each other. The resulting tour is captured here, in all its volatile glory. Both headliners, along with gutsy saxist Jimmy Carpenter and dynamic B3 organist Ken Faltinson, are in smashing form. As you would expect, the studio work is expanded, extended, and juiced with additional moonshine for the live experience. Benoit's more palatable vocals dominate, and his gripping version of Otis Redding's "These Arms of Mine" is the show's most emotionally stirring performance. But blues guitar lovers aren't aboard just for the poignant moments; they want pyrotechnics, which are abundantly provided as well. From the fiery double-time explosion of a nine-minute "Bayou Boogie" to the feverish swamp funk of "Bone Pickin'" and the stealthy, slow burn of the title track, this is a breathtaking picking extravaganza offering plentiful proof of each artist's speed, dexterity and collaborative discipline. --Hal Horowitz

Customer Reviews

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fire and Smoke, April 28, 2004

By A Customer

The CD is so hot that it may burn your hands off just holding it. The guitar playing of Beniot and Thackery are just fantastic. This little known CD should be in any blues or rockers' collection. The vocals are surprisingly good and the backup is "all pro." This is one of the best live recordings I've heard in a long time. I hope they come out with more!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Whiskey Store - Live, December 11, 2004

By	Douglass E. Smith "midwestguy" (Coconut Creek, Fl USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I saw Whiskey Store Live at Ft. Lauderdale Riverwalk Blues & Music Festival and was "blown away". Fantastic in a word. The Whiskey Store Live CD is just like being live in concert with them. The CD & music is "Smokin Hot". The CD should be in every blues lovers CD collection. Crank it up and let the music fly, you will tell all your blues lover friends to buy it.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great chemistry, great talent, April 13, 2006

By	mojostrapper (arizona) - See all my reviews

both tab and jimmy are great when playing by themselves but who knew they would be so powerful together. songs are great and their leads mesh very well.