Tony & Larry Kick it Out...
596441
No weird analogies, comments etc.  Just the feelings from hearing  one unbelievable musician.  Lifetime featuring Tony Williams and company rocks from start to finish.  Yes there are dark moments, unusual singing and areas which stretch but this is music.  There are some gashes etc.  However, tunes like Big Nick and Vuelta Blues are worth the visit.  Short, dynamic and explosive songs with Tony's driving continual rhythm machine.  His untimely death was unfortunate because there will be never be another one and you would miss great playing if you don't go here.  Was not able to get to see this phenomenal player in his prime due to failed promise by local club owner.  Thus, this is the only way to hear a drummer who showed the rest of the jazz/rock world what Rhythm was supposed to sound and feel like.  Sidebar. If you  got to see Elvin Jones play live you can appreciate what Tony did on record.  This is the next best thing!  Gotta go get it again.  Enjoy!
4259520
OMG! I love when these guys guys do movies together. This was the funniest one yet! LMAO!
3676112
I love Larry The Cable Guy, heck, who doesn't... being Australian I never got see any of the Red Neck Blue Color stuff... and I thought this might have been a best of, or bit's from that tour, but it is nothing of the sort.

The front cover of this DVD shows CURRANT images of Jeff, Larry & Ron. However, the 3 performances here are late 1980's, early 90's, possibly when they first started stand up. And something to note, it is PRE-Larry The Cable Guy!! If you did not know, Larry The Cable Guy is actually a character played by Dan Whitney, thats his actual name... and this is a pre Larry days performance where he is almost unrecognizable from what we know him as today. Here he kind of looks like a young Colm Meaney crossed with Joey from Full House.

However, even tho these are old performances of these guys, i'm not here to complain about it, cause all 3 of them even in the young days are still pretty darn funny.

The DVD cover may lead you to believe there is only 3 comedians on this DVD. There is a whole heap.

Jeff Foxworthy
Dan Whitney (now known as Larry The Cable Guy)
Ron White
Jerry Dye
Steve Ferett
Time Wilson
John Bowman
Mark Jack Wilks
Leslie Norris
Blake Clark
David Orien
Grant Turner

I myself had not heard of any of these other guys apart from the 3 I've mentioned already, except for Blake Clark, everyone knows him from a lot of Adam Sandler Movies like 50 First dates as the father and his appearances on Home Improvement as Harry, the guy who owned the hardware store. Anyway, him, he starts off slow, but he's pretty funny by the end of his act.

Grant Turner, I have never heard of him, but after seeing this, he was the funniest on this whole disc, they saved the best for last and i'm going to be looking for more of his stuff in future, sometimes the simplest comedy is the best.

Overall, if this was a more expensive DVD, I would be complaining, however, for the couple of measly bucks, it's worth it for a good laugh.

My only con to say here is it doesn't run long enough, it only run's for about an hour and it's censored with *bleeps* There is no bonus content at all... no subtitles, no nothing, just play all, and choose a comedian/chapter selection.

As I said, for the measly amount of pocket change they want for this, it's a good deal, guaranteed to make anyone laugh at most of the acts on this DVD, I only found about 1 act I didn't enjoy cause his country song needed to be funny, not serious with a one liner between versus.

At the end of this DVD it says keep a look out for a second one of these things coming soon... I gotta feeling they will probably release a few of these, then slap them all together as a box set. Usually I'd say wait for the box set as it will most likely be cheaper, but in this case it's chicken feed, so Git-R-Purchased
77155
Watching this you can tell that some folks with rights to old 80s clips of Bill Engvall, Ron White and Jeff Foxworthy said "Hey, let's make a buck off all the yokels buying that Blue Collar Comedy Tour DVD!"  Much of it was shot at the famous Improv (watch the backgrounds) and plenty of 80s hair and clothing can be seen in the audience (and on the performers).

While 3 of the 4 guys are here (nothing from Larry but he was probably still in high school in the 80s), for the most part they're still finding their way in their craft. Foxworthy shows the most polish but even then I didn't laugh all that often. White is seen without his signature scotch and cigar and with shaggy, long curly hair?!? You can see the stirrings of Engvall's "Here your sign" schtick but it's not yet formed all the way.

In short, if you're looking at this thinking "Wow..it's like ANOTHER Blue Collar Comedy Tour!!": Uh huh. Think again. Ron White has the most "carryover" of material (that's a generous way of saying he recycles his jokes a LOT) but outside of him you're not gonna see a lot of "You know you're a redneck if..." or "Heeeeeeeere's your sign.." jokes.

I'll second what another reviewer said and say that I probably laughed hardest during closing comic Ron Shock's bit about the "open and shut" suicide with the .22 bolt-action rifle...from the guy who shot himself 5..5...5....*5* times in the chest. Shock's breakdown of why this is highly unlikely is priceless. ("To shoot myself FIVE times with a bolt-action rifle requires a degree of determination I just don't have...")

BOTTOM LINE:

Only diehard fans of 1 or all of the 3 Blue Collars will need this. It has its moments but they're too far between. I'd skip this one.
2391748
If you are a true Larry The Cable Guy fan ignore the other bad reviews and get this cd! Yes Larry's opinions are over the top,but if you can't take it,then get the hell out of here waterhead! Every track is funny in my opinion I don't care who ya are! I do agree it's too bad the cd wasn't recorded live with laughing from the audience,but it does give it kind or a more personal feel having been recorded from Larry's kitchen,gotta go git a dip cup,Git-R-Done! Merry Christmas and not that Happy Holidays garbage!
1462641
Larry David is such a funny guy. He gets into more trouble than anyone else. If you can tolerate the profanity, the show is great.
821183
The one thing that comes across the Stones in all their 70's music is their attitude.  Though, not a 70's CD but more like the Welcoming is Get Your YA-YA's out.  Keith Richards, Mick Taylor, are there to make the guitars thrive in funk and hard in melo dramatic collaborations.  Entertaining rock.  There is a reason the team of Jagger and Richards have been around for 40 years...Attitude.  It's full of teen age rebellion,  the teen age swagger, the teen age party, the teen age wreckless ambition.  Though at the time they were heading into their 30's. Compared to their Souled Out concerts of the mid 80's and beyond the mentors of rock could learn a few rules they must have forgot by listening to this CD.  Yes it's a bit ragged but that was the flambouyancy of the late 60's early 70's rock where it wasn't meant to be commercialized.  It was meant to drive parents insane.  I am 40 have 7 kids and now I use it to drive the kids insane.  If you like gut wrenching fist clinching.  It's the fountain of youth recorded.  Buy it you'll like it.
417710
Not there best release but... And I'll say it again if you are a fan of this great American iconic band you should love this cd. I've been a fan and devoted follower of this group since 1973 when my girl in high school turned me on to them and bought me both their iconic albums - The Captain & Me & What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits for my birthday.

I saw these guys for first time in 1974 in Denver Colorado & Again last night here In New Orleans Louisiana. It re kindled a flame in my heart for a band of guys that bring to the studio and live stage a mixture of country - rock - jazz - blues that is increasable ear candy. If you can catch them live do yourself a favor go!

As far as this disc goes it was from 1982 and I believe it was part of what would be a short lived farewell tour. The line up included -  Patrick Simmons  guitars, banjo, flute, vocals
John McFee  guitars, violin, vocals
Willie Weeks  bass guitar, backing vocals
Michael McDonald  keyboards, synthesizers, vocals
Keith Knudsen  drums, percussion, vocals
Chet McCracken  drums, percussion
Bobby LaKind  percussion, vocals
Joel Patrick Baker  bass guitar, tuba, backing vocals, standup bass
Michael "Oz" Owen  drums, percussion, timpani, backup vocals

For me the song I liked from this concert are Sweet Maxine - Takin' It To The Streets - Black Water - Little Darling (I Need You) - One Step Closer & Dependin' on You

I was disappointed with the lack luster performance of -  Listen to the Music - Long Train Runnin' & China Grove Most likely because of the absents of the man who wrote them and sang them forr many years Tommy Johnston who was along with Patrick Simmons & John Hartman the founding members who started this band. Let me also sa I rather enjoyed The Acoustic forplay and finger style guitar playing of Patrick Simmons & John McFee on the songs - Slat Key Soquel Rag & Sweet Maxine.

The over all audio on this live disc is really good & clear... Last there is a DVD that goes with this concert I rate it 8 stars out of 10.

Enjoy It Rick Glenn
2303203
Can't Jon and Ken.. just stop faffing about and get back together already!! The Posies were/are one of THE finest bands around.. and it pains me to see the guys like this.. all mopey and lonely sounding!.. Jon comes off the best on this EP with 3 corking tunes of pure fluffy delight!!.. Ken's stuff is better that that on the 'Touched' CD.. but by god.. if you can find a record label to release your solo work.. then sort it out and get the Posies back on track.. we need them!! Who else are Fountains of Wayne going to tour with?.. It was indeed a sad time when you broke up.. right off the back of Redd Kross and Jellyfish biting the dust.. fate is indeed a cruel mistress!!
3553999
Great stuff .... No matter what Larry keeps taking the brunt....from ordering a salad to to "not playing golf"
3402388
Very funny show. We enjoy the dry humor of Larry David and cast. Love the episode where his wife has to go to the bathroom while going through the car wash!  Classic!
2255450
If you have never listened to Steph's show you are missing the greatest antidote to the insane clown posse that is 1. The Republican field and 2. Teabaggers and conservatives in general. Using great wit and an all-star gang of Mooks and Mookettes provides 3 hours a day of reality and laughter.  The Secy Liberal Tour gives Steph, John & hal the chance to really let loose and you will spit out your coffee.  If you can;t see them in person, this gives you a taste of what you are missing!  ENJOY!
2122095
Prolly a love it or hate it..  But a hillariously funny movie about two overly grown brothers who can't seem to move out of mom and dad's house, also work at dad's business showing up whenever they.  Their main goal in life is clubbing and "acting cool."  However their dad has different plans for them, well he figures the one son is a "lost cause" and wants the other "better, brighter" one to follow suit in his big plan.  You'll laugh your butt off!
3011606
I must say it is not easy finding older Motown or soul live performances on DVD. And if you can find them, they are usually of poorer video and/or audio quality. After having said this, there comes a time when even the best need to hang it up. I know you gotta pay the bills. This DVD is an example of what I'm talking about. Once at the top of their game now should leave the game. Old men who can no longer sing in tune and have lost the "punch" in their sound. I will keep this DVD for my soul library but not one of my best choices.
3835572
It gets funnier and funnier as the episodes go on! You can see a lot of George Costanza in Larry David on Curb. Very very funny show!
2415065
Wow! I definitely got to read this book. Larry has a way about him that makes me laugh and gets me irritated at the same time. This book is the swift kick I needed to wake up and do something new.
4687935
Love the show.  It makes you laugh out loud.  Larry David and cast members are hilarious!