circumstances kept me from missing RRE’s 2009 set, which was a MAJOR bummer for me. i just moved to virginia and caught these guys at The National in richmond a few weeks ago. KILLER time! I love this band! I love Telluride!!
Their Sheridan show in 2009 was by far the most insane set of the weekend for me, and one of the most inspired sets of music I’ve ever seen. My brother and I often reminisce about Jeff Austin’s face after his solo on “Reuben’s Train” – his face exuded this feeling that something special was happening on stage, and that he had no idea how he just played what he played. Truly magical stuff. I hope they bring that energy to the big stage this year – after such a stunning performance at the Sheridan, their Town Park set felt kinda drowsy and showed a very different, spaced-out side to the band. Still cool though!
Anyway – here’s the link to the archive of that Sheridan show, if there’s anyone on these boards who has yet to hear it