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Brian introduced Nick Bowcott and they jammed “ FLYING HIGH AGAIN ”. Again , they played this song with amazing passion and Nick brought it with all love and respect . Another amazing solo played immaculately , honoring Randy in such a way that one can ’ t forget it .
Brian introduced Janet Robbin a student of Randy ’ s . She told us how she took lessons from Randy from 9 years old to 15 years old and shared stories of her experience . That was a joy for all of us to hear . They brought Deen out on drums and Dewey played the tymbali ’ s . They played “ LITTLE DOLLS ” and it was mesmerizing . Janet ’ s love and respect for Randy came through as she played the song and the solo with such passion . It was an amazing thing to experience .
Then , Brian , Rowan Robertson , and Mike Orlando came out with acoustic guitars . Neil Turbin came out to sing and Dewey joined him . Steve played the keys , and they played “ GOODBYE TO ROMANCE ” in such a way that it was definitely one of the highlights of the evening . To hear and experience them playing it this way was transcendent . It ’ s hard to express in words but saying it was akin to spiritual does some justice . They all played the solo on the acoustic . Mind blowing that was , simply Mind Blowing .
Brian introduced Doug Aldrich and the band started into “ DIARY OF A MADMAN ”. Another iconic Randy arrangement , Doug took us there and beyond . Doug ’ s playing was intense with all the live nuances of Randy ’ s playing brought forth . His solo was awe inspiring and just beyond description . He played Randy the way Randy played . It was kick ass . It was so so f ’ n KICK ASS .
The night ended with something that , well , I can only hope someday all get a chance to experience . All of the guitar players came out with acoustic guitars . They sat there and Brian said thank you to all , and Joe told everyone to be quiet . They waited until the entire place was quiet . People , who were talking behind me , were told to shush . The place was as quiet as it could be . Then , with all love and respect , all these amazing guitar players played “ DEE ”. The entire time of them playing I was in tears of joy and remembrance . It was spiritual , Spiritual to the core of my being . As one person put it , it was like being in church . Words cannot express the emotions I had during this song . To hear all of them playing it , Spot on , with such Love and Admiration for Randy was something I will never forget . It is embedded in my soul .
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