When I initially found out about this concert, I was interested, but was not going to go because the lead singer of most of the songs by The Marshall Tucker Band, Doug Gray, had been sitting out on the live shows for several months, due to health reasons.
Now, the band still rocks, but I wanted to see Doug.
And as awesome as George Thorogood & The Destroyers are, I had already seen them, so I was content.
Nevertheless, I was interested in the concert bill, especially for The Marshall Tucker Band, because they are one of my remaining bucket list bands to see.
Well, once I found out Doug Gray was back on the road with The Marshall Tucker Band, then I immediately bought a ticket.
When I told a fellow fan I was going to this show, they told me that the day of the show is Doug’s birthday.
So, even more reason to go!!
It was a fun show, which I knew it would be.
The Marshall Tucker Band started and played roughly an hour set.
Some fans have complained about Doug’s vocal ability for the past few years, but I think he’s fine. He has been a fantastic for decades, and if he’s lost some range? So what?
He turned 78 on this day, he’s a Vietnam veteran (Army sergeant), he’s been in the band for 56 years (the sole original member still in the band), he had triple bypass surgery last year (that’s why he was off the road), and he’s out on the road again doing several shows giving everything he has. Give him a break people. I dare you to do better.
Anyway, I thought Doug and the guys rocked.
One of the things I love about The Marshall Tucker Band is the variety in sound they have. They play rock, country, blues, gospel, jazz, funk, you name it, and it’s all done at a high level.
All the musicians in the band are great.
Along with Doug, they include guitarists Chris Hicks (who also sings lead on some of the songs and has been in the band over 30 years) and Chris Anderson, bassist/vocalist Ryan Ware, drummer Leroy Wilson (Air Force veteran), and keyboardist/saxophonist/flautist/vocalist Marcus James Henderson.
Even though it was only roughly an hour, I’m so glad I got to see The Marshall Tucker Band. Happy Birthday Doug for this day and many more birthdays to come!! Thank you for the music and for your service.
Next up was George Thorogood & The Destroyers.
Vocalist/guitarist George Thorogood and his band (guitarist Jim Suhler, bassist Bill Blough, saxophonist Buddy Leach, and drummer Jeff Simon) have been rocking for decades, consistently delivering on their brand of rock and roll, blues, and boogie woogie.
I doubt they have ever had a bad show.
Their show is beyond tight and again consistent.
In short: They Rock!!
This was another great show and if this was the last time I saw either act, then it was a great one.
I say this because after August of 2026, I do not intend to go to as many concerts anymore.
I am beyond broke and costs (tickets, gas, travel) are becoming way too high.
Never say never (I’ve been saying I’m going to slow down or stop for 11 or 12 years as of this typing), but I intend to slow down after of August of 2026. We’ll see.
Until then, I have more shows to see and hopefully people to meet.
Rock on everyone.
P.S. Along with the many pictures and videos I took, I also took some screen grabs of four posts from The Marshall Tucker Band and George Thorogood & The Destroyers respective Facebook pages, showing when Doug was back, announcing his birthday, a message from Doug after the show, and a message from George after the show. Hopefully, that’s OK. If not, I’ll take them off. I wanted to post them here because they are related to this show.
Anyway, I loved this show and I hope for anyone who reads this enjoys my thoughts on it. And if you were there too, I hope you also had as much fun as I did.
Thank you.
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