I first met Dave in a farm field in Arizona decades ago. I was working on my old tractor that had broken down when by buddy, a welder, saw me out there and was checking if I needed help. Dave was with him, and they both hung out with me out there in the dust and heat talking to me while I got it going. I didn't know who he was, just that he was funny, easy to talk to, and a cool guy who knew a thing or two about mechanics. The Paladin's were playing later that night nearby, so of course I went. Blew me away. I drank beer and danced all night. Paladins are the champs! And Dave Gonzalez is the real deal.
Such a great recoding and production of this show! I was a founding member (harmonica player) of the local band: Tall Cotton (Country Honky Tonk/Outlaw Country Band) and in 1977 we were the first electric band to play at the Belly Up Tavern. It was just a local place and we had to bring in our own PA System and the sound bounced all over with those high ceiling and wood floors. However the dance floor was large so we started filling the place (usually played 3 nights a week about once per month in 1977, 78, 79) with the local two-step country dancers and local listeners. Interestingly enough, I moved out of the area in 1979 and almost 30 years later met Dave & Johnny up in Oregon. Dave shared with me they were not old enough to get in but they worked down the street at the lumber yard and every time we played they would come sit outside the front of the Belly Up to hear the band. I am back in the area now so hope soon to play at the Belly Up again. They sure grew into a fabulous band!
I've been a fan since the early 90's and had the pleasure of seeing them live many times through the mid to late 90's, and it always amazes me how Thomas could barely sing his vocals on tempo....and it was HIS tempo that he was plucking on the bass! But Dave's playing was always amazing...a combo of SRV and Setzer.
Swell to see that they are still a Great Band after all those years. I saw them first time in Belgium or Holland somewhere in the early 90's of previous century ... Fine Job, Paladins 👑😍
Hey wait a minute I distinctly remember drum throne falling apart and big tobacco floor tom rolling on its side. Brian standing over set finishing drum solo while they brought out new throne. What happened?
Might not have gotten there yet, although I'm sure I would've enjoyed the band, as it seemed that real country bands were scarce in Southern California and maybe still are. Still in Riverside then - where I was born and grew up. (Did work as a DJ with a country show at KUCR from 1974-1978.) Best regards!@@gabrieln3613
Been following Paladins thru their entire career and it's getting worse for each year, counting from 2000. Mr Pillsbury biscuit doesn't know his way around the guitar neck anymore. But we all have bills to be payed... In a sober state I can't say I enjoyed this concert ;)
😂 Mr Pillsbury…man, it’s so sad to see him let himself go like that, and what the hell is he doing to make a living? He fizzled out. You couldn’t fuck with the Paladins from ‘87-‘96 or so…best band on earth. But I agree - Palvoline #7 was the beginning of the decline (for me). And I almost cried when I listened to New World…yikes. Still…always will love these guys and thank goodness for RU-vid!
