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That is something I totally relate to. I like
that, that there are...unfortunately it seems to
be relegated to a fringe cult status, but I'm
very grateful that there still are people who are
able to say, "I want to find some people who
are playing live and aren't doing copy
material." I'm very glad that they have been
successful with that. Unfortunately
I think there's a little bit of an identity
factor involved, you know? In other words you
can't get in that club unless you have a certain
identity/image that's accepted by that club.
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VOYAGER:
Yes, there has to be some sort of tie dye or
loose association with Jerry Garcia.
MORSE:
You hit it on the head. Which is fine, because
he's one of my early influences.
VOYAGER:
I think it would be great to see you and your
band and the Dixie Dregs get involved in that
scene. It seems to have sprung from what you were
doing in the early `70's.
STEVE MORSE:
But here's the difference. My music, I generally
can't stand to keep it that low-key or that
steady for as long. My music tends to be written
a little more frenetic, too many changes of tempo
for someone who's just grooving. But one of my
favorite guitarists is Jimmy Herring (Jazz is
Dead, Aquarium Rescue Unit, Allman Brothers) who
I know was influenced by the Dregs because I saw
him at lots of shows as a young teenager. He's
turned out to be Mr. Music.Steve
Morse is touring with the Dixie Dregs once more
this year. Go to a show, and discover the
creators of the rock/bluegrass/classical style
that your favorite jam bands are doing. There's
more info on
www.TheDregs.com
and also Steve Morse's own site, which he
interacts with, www.SteveMorse.com.
Also, if you like some straightforward high-speed
guitar acrobatics, take a listen to Steve's new
CD Major Impacts,
where he attempts 12 tunes in the styles of his
early influences. Its on Magna Carta Records.
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