Fleck-a-Flecktones

I just got back tonight from the first really big concert we had here at Tech this semester, but boy was it a good one! Bela Fleck and the Flecktones gave us a crazy good show. I'd seen them in Roanoke a couple of springs ago, but tonight was the first time I could share in the awesomeness of Victor Wooten, Bela, Futureman, and Jeff Coffin with some of my good friends. Thanks for making it a fun night, guys, even if we did end up leaving late from Sharkey's!

Vic is simply one of the, if not THE best bass guitarist performing today. The guy just has so many tricks up his sleeve. It's incredible. Actually, come to think of it, I can't give high enough praise to the musicianship of all four Flecktones. The four of these guys just took the stage from the get-go with outrageously good music, and over the course of the night, entertained us with their own songs, both new and old, laced with teases of the "Munsters" theme and "Tear The Roof Off," among others. I mean, even though Burruss was only halfway filled, the audience was ready to give the band a standing ovation before they even finished a song. I'm rambling right now, but I was definitely blown away by them all over again.

And the best part? I finally listened to the reports that the band sticks around after the end of the show to talk to fans and sign autographs. So now, I can add the entire band to my List of Famous People I've Talked To. They're all very cool, down to earth guys, and they all seemed really happy to have played here at Tech for what I guess is the first time ever. Big thanks go out to this guy Brandon that Gina and I met while standing in line to talk to Bela; when my digital camera died, he offered to take pictures for us using his camera. As soon as he sends them my way, I'll let you guys see them. It was a cool night. Thanks Gina, for staying back with me!

Quote of the night:

Victor Wooten: "So what is a Hokie? We were backstage trying to figure it out."
Audience Member: "What's a Flecktone?"
Bela: "A Hokie on overdrive."
(applause)
Victor Wooten: "Well, whatever it is, we like it. Don't change!"