Drummer reacts to "Take it Off the Top" by Dixie Dregs

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• Dixie Dregs - 01 - Tak...
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[@diverdown631]

Went down to NYC one day with a friend to try and buy or scalp some tickets for Dream theater with Dregs as the opener and there was nothing. Just as we had given up a 69 impala painted flat black from spray cans, blasting The dregs out the window, and smoke coming out of the car as much as smoke coming out of the tailpipe. As it passed we saw the license plate that read DREGS we said if they don't have extra tickets, nobody does. We ran into the parking garage and the guys had 2 extra tickets. It was meant to be.

[@boydsprehn2140]

Used to see these guys in nightclubs/small venues in Phoenix. Of the hundred plus bands I've seen live, some of the best musicians I ever saw.

[@schuylersouthwell2554]

Ahh. _Chuy's_ in Tempe in the early 80's. Post-Dregs, I saw Steve solo at _Celebrity Theater_ opening for one of Jerry Riopelle's New Year's Eve concerts. I last got to see the band in 2018 at the _Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts_ . They never disappoint.

[@boydsprehn2140]

@@schuylersouthwell2554 Chuy's! Does it still exist? Jerry Riopelle! Those were some great shows as well. Saw Emmylou Harris at the Celebrity with its rotating stage - Emmylou commented that "now I know how the record feels."

[@schuylersouthwell2554]

Great song by a great band: last saw them live 6 years ago ( 'Dawn of the Dregs', April 2018 ) with pretty much the original line-up (Morse, Morgenstein, Dr. Sloan, and West. Davidowski was on keys that night, but here I think it's Parrish). *What If* is such a great album. I almost cry every time I hear _Night Meets Light_ . Thanks for more Dixie Dregs.

[@smallscalefutures]

Known throughout the UK as the theme tune to BBC Radio 1's Friday Rock Show presented by the late, and truly great, Tommy Vance

[@TheProgCorner]

Every song off this album is KILLER!!!! Steve Morse, baby!!!

[@michaelbriefs9764]

You have to get on the Dixie Dregs bandwagon! They rule!! Rod Morgenstein is a monster drummer! I’ve seen them many times since 1982’s Unsung Heroes tour. Check out “The Odyssey” on that same album!

[@ignatzmuskrat3000]

This is a crowd pleasing contest of hot licks between Steve, Mark and Allan. Rod is an animal behind the kit with tremendous exuberance and amazing chops. West is under-rated. When WTBS was still a UHF channel, this tune was often heard between programming.

[@L33Reacts]

Rod is absolutely an animal you are correct. He was eating that kit for breakfast.

[@Mark-lq3sb]

I was 19 years old in '78. I first heard this on K-SHE 95 Real Rock Radio in St. Louis (the longest running Rock & Roll radio station in the world. Since 1967!) Saturday night cruising in my '69 Chevelle 396 big block, 4-speed. Having a few cold beers and smoking a few hot joints! Picking-up the chicks and K-SHE blasting "Off The Top" through my four 6x9 Jenson Tri-axe speakers! Good Times!

[@alldayadventures5418]

DREGS, DREGS, DREGS, DREGS. "What IF" is their most progressive album, and most followers favorite/Introduction album. Every Dregs Album is 100% Instrumental except Industry Standard where they had a tune "Crank-It-Up" that made the top 100 charts back in the day. Every Dregs Album has (1) Truly Classical Tune and (1) Barn-Burner Hoe-down very much worth listening to, no mater how much you hate country. The Hoe-Down Tunes are unlike anything you have never heard. As good as this album is, Dregs of the Earth, Night of the Living Dregs, Freefall, and Unsung Hero's are other great albums. Dregs of the Earth is SPOOKY...! Second best album...!

[@schuylersouthwell2554]

I always thought they had 4 types of tunes on every album: Balls-to-the-wall rock, Classical Influence, Bluegrass/Country, and Jazz. And I agree - not a fan of Country, _per se_ , but their genre-bending stuff is really inspired and tasty ( I wanted to reference _Refried Funky Chicken_ , but that's not really a good 'Country' example )

[@sandraandmichaelfield1602]

First saw The Dregs July 25 1979 at the Roxy in W Hollywood. Ticket price was $5.50. We got in line by mid-afternoon to get the best seats, and could hear the band's sound check. After which, Steve came outside to say hello and shake hands with all of us standing in line. Just a regular guy. Have seen The Dregs and/or The Steve Morse Band about 35 shows since, mostly at small venues. My favorite guitarist! I know you're going to become a fan as well. And PLEASE check out "Night Meets Light" from this same album. Enjoy! With Peace and Love to all! (Michael)

[@schuylersouthwell2554]

I second the _Night Meets Light_ recommendation.

[@ShiverHinge]

Kick ass southern country jazz prog rock! This and Dregs Of The Earth are my personal favorite Dregs albums.

[@L33Reacts]

Can't wait to hear more! This was fucking awesome haha what a blend.

[@redzone77p]

Steve Morse one of the greats not well known to the masses.....saw him live back in the day, one of the greats.

[@geob3963]

Rod Morgenstein has been one of my favorite drummers for 40+ years now. Steve Morse said he never had to give Rod any direction on what to play. Sit back and watch the show. Dixie Dregs - Road Expense Dregs - Up In The Air (Steve Morse & Steve Howe acoustic duet) Dixie Dregs - Twigs Approved Dregs - Attila The Hun Dixie Dregs - The Bash (live in Montreux Jazz Festival 1978)

[@ericb7889]

These guys are amazing, hard to compare them to others, they are unique. So much to hear, loved them live too.

[@bobcorbin3294]

I was lucky enough to see them several times, once with Jerry Goodman on violin and Bela Fleck as a special guest

[@ericb7889]

@@bobcorbin3294 love bella

[@Relayer6a]

Steve Morse is one of my all time guitar heroes. "I'm Freakin Out" is a great song. Even though Steve doesn't really shred in it. Rod wasn't even a drummer when they started the band. They were music majors together in college. I think he played keyboards. I'm not sure though. But they didn't have a drummer and Steve asked him if he could play drums. He was like, Ya I can play drums." The rest is history.

[@icdogg2361]

Excellent choice. This was the song that introduced me to the Dregs. I got to see them live in Cherry Hill, NJ and this was the last encore.

[@scotstevens5263]

Was introduced to the Dixie Dregs in the 80’s Cruise Control was used in the Canadian comedy show opening credits “ Not Necessarily the News.” And Steve Morse moved later to play with Deep Purple.

[@jonp4846]

Now we're talking! Dixie Dregs has been a favorite of mine since the 70's! Seen them multiple times (including this past May), as well as Steve Morse Band, and Rod Morgenstein in several side projects. Rod is one of my favorite drummers. Check out "Crunch," a little gem he did with Jordan Rudess. You should be blown away 🙂

[@kurthooker4370]

Rod Morgenstein later joined the band Winger in his off time with the Dregs.One helluva drummer.

[@wendellwiggins2900]

WHAT IF is my favorite. Southern ProgFusion! Great refried violin/guitar driven Progressive Funky fun band. They cook and can be very melodic. I think you'll like a lot of their grooves

[@LisaThomas-xz3ki]

Steve Morse is a national treasure

[@alexharbison4411]

Nice reaction, Steve was one of the guitar Gods.

[@lmkeniston216]

Still is. Starting a 3-legged tour with SMB opening for the Dregs soon.

[@lookmanohands1966]

Steve Morse I saw playing with Kansas in Boston. I didn't know who he was and I liked the band original guitarist so I didn't know what to expect. They were great and Morse blew us all away as we never saw anyone pick like he was. The Dregs and Steve's solo band are all top notch players. I saw them in Cambridge Early 2000's maybe?. Same bass and keys I think? They played as The Dregs and Steve Morse Band then joined together, amazing. I listened to them first time at 16 on lp and it was live, didn't even understand how good it was but loved it. This is an interesting rabbit hole if you're so inclined, seriously great players all.

[@deanroddey2881]

This is about the time I was starting to get semi-ok on the guitar, and this song was one of those tunes that guitar bro's were very into.

[@CosmicRideMusic]

Hell yeah! I heard a song from these guys decades ago, and now I'm wondering why I never followed up with more songs. I'll be checking out a lot more of their stuff. Thanks for the re-introduction.

[@relativetimeworx8459]

Dregs are an interesting patchwork of styles in and around the jazz fusion genre. Steve Morse is a top shelf all-time guitarist. In addition to the Dregs, check out the Steve Morse band. Great stuff.

[@L33Reacts]

I'll have to check them out too! Thank you bro.

[@robertthole695]

saw steve morse once back in the day.......wow

[@JaySpangler]

Dregs!! Just popped in to yell that. Fun reaction!!

[@perrynelson4254]

Produced by Ken Scott!!! Supertramp, David Bowie, Jeff Beck, Stanley Clarke, Missing Persons...et al

[@jimreeves1]

More LPs on the way Lee

[@L33Reacts]

You rock brother. Thank you so much. 💓

[@alldayadventures5418]

Jim, please send Lee some Brand X. Nuclear Burn is a good starter song.

[@theroguetomato5362]

I'd like to see your reaction to Dixie Dregs "Punk Sandwich" - love the metric changes in that one.

[@thenextpoetician6328]

I'll take a moment to recommend Natural Flow by Steve Morse. Also, look up PFM for some cool Italian prog if you haven't already.

[@irmaoksanen6830]

Never heard of this before. Sounds like the drummer was doing double time before it was a thing.

[@edalisauskas7313]

Odyssey from the same album also a must The album is a good one Rod is a a drumming beast!! Also try I’m Freaking Out Cruise Control (the one from their original album) Assembly Line You’re gettin to the good stuff!!

[@L33Reacts]

Yeah I can feel that I'm getting to the real meat on the bone now. This was awesome. Rod was killing it! Thanks for the suggestions 😀

[@edalisauskas7313]

@@L33Reacts You should hear them do Country Try The Bash Some serious picking there! Also some of the ones I mentioned they’re currently touring Check out their site and see if they are playing close to you Jordan Rudess (Dream Theatre) is handling the keyboards for this tour Keep digging. You’ll keep finding musical gold

[@williamflinchum-qo6ch]

Checkout Cruise Control next😊

[@tommonk7651]

Sorry, didn't see your comment first. I just posted the same thing. I love that tune....

[@SnoopySnoops1]

Nice one, James R!

[@tommonk7651]

Check out Cruise Control....

[@bobcorbin3294]

This shows how "Southern Rock" could be more than Lynyrd Skynyrd and Molly Hatchet!

[@frankhiehle187]

This is not southern rock. The Dregs are way too unique to fit that category.

[@bobcorbin3294]

@@frankhiehle187 I called them southern rock because they are from the south and they were on the Capricorn record label, which featured many different kinds of bands. The wife and I were outside the back a small club enjoying a little pre-show refreshment here in Nashville in 94 when they pulled up and all five members got out of a compact car like it was a clown car😄😄

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

More progressive and WAY BEFORE SOUTHER ROCK

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

​@@frankhiehle187 exactly wimpies don't know their music

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

​@@bobcorbin3294lots of southern bands DIDNT DO SOUTHERN ROCK

[@bryanhale5254]

I dunno how many times ibe seen the dregs but yeah ...glad i did the title track is Transcendent there is another ..i foget the title but it is mind boggling ...wait til u get to Dregs of the Earth with im freaking out and CruisevControl from Freefall or Leprechan Promenade from the Montreux Festival off of Night of the Living Dregs

[@notgivennotgiven7776]

You should check out Ted the Mechanic. Off of the first Deep Purple album with Steve Morse. Peace