“Ruby Baby” (Donald Fagen cover) Live at 3rd and Lindsley 3-15-18

[@poisonforlunch]

the recording is impeccable. you can hear all instruments without drowning others out. the drummer is like a metronome

[@stephenlyons6526]

Talking of mteronomes -within pop/rock drumming the guy in U2 comes to mind..I think he must rehearse his exact intention kinds thing.

[@lamonthenderson6939]

And music sounds good

[@TracedaBassman]

It does sound good but if I were running the house mix I would bring both high harmonies down a bit, as they seem a little hot for this room.

[@angelasmith8695]

@@TracedaBassman I thought as much. But then I thought maybe I was being a bit critical

[@PhilUKNet]

Metronomic drumming? Roger Nicholls' Wendel II drum machine was used on The Nightfly, but I'm not exactly sure on which tracks. New Frontier also has a very regular, metronomic beat.

[@danielmccann8325]

Donald is 75 now and won't be able to tour much longer. Bands like this need to continue to keep Steely Dan/Fagen stil alive. This and all your other selections from this concert are just superb.

[@progster1959]

Again I bow my head in respect for your outstanding work. You are, without no doubt, the best Donald Fagen / Steely Dan tribute band I’ve ever heard. Thank you so much for you effort and excellent performances with this material. Bravo!👏🏼

[@davenova850]

And just the right amount of autotune

[@TheHardDonuts]

I concur.

[@TNKeys]

Thank you. Glad you folks get it.

[@JerryT21]

Great Beautiful work🙏🎶🎶🎶

[@cameronearnshaw2259]

I keep coming back to listen to this. Just fantastic!!

[@williamclark6696]

Just an FYI the leader of this band died. Tim Akers... Look his band up on here..

[@cameronearnshaw2259]

@@williamclark6696 Thank you. I had heard that. Such a shame. What a great talent he was!

[@johnirving5406]

There aren't enough superlatives to describe the quality of this.

[@dieterd3119]

I’m a big Steely Dan/Donald Fagan bass playing fan, props to the bassist..... damn note for note.

[@TNKeys]

And to the arranger for a note for note transcription. 😉

[@atomicrocker]

@@TNKeys And the sound mixing engineer for the same mix!

[@shermanpeabody5512]

That looks like Gary Lunn on bass, and yes, he’s an incredible player! Also Tom Hemby on guitar. Tim Akers on keyboards (black shirt), John Hammond on drums and Gene Miller on vocals. They also play together in Tim Akers’ Smoking Section, an amazing funk, soul and R/B band featuring horns (who are likely represented in this video, I just can’t make them out). Gary’s bass on their cover of Rock Steady is fantastic!

[@dieterd3119]

@@shermanpeabody5512 Gary Lunn, did he used to play with a CCM band back in the 80s?

[@Texasbird026]

@@shermanpeabody5512 check out Gary Lunn’s Panhandler solo.

[@itsdeclan7733]

Absolutely beautifully done guys. There can't be a SD fan who doesn't recognize how good this is.

[@larryweakley3314]

My buddy Tom Hemby on guitar is smoking it yall, great band

[@m144mantube]

He's nailing it down!!

[@StuartAnthony-qm5rq]

Superb ...

[@michaelkimber6203]

@@larryweakley3314 he is truly gifted. Completely nailed it 👌

[@silverdjembe]

This is amazing You couldn’t possibly have done a better job than this Awesome thank you

[@garrycomloquoy7141]

True masters. I’ve been into the ‘Dan’ since the early 70s I can listen to them every day. I know every note in my blood. I could listen to you guys every day🤟🤟🤟✊✊✊🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍

[@michaelkimber6203]

@@garrycomloquoy7141 me too. I also even know exactly where the scratches come in from my original vinyl 🤣.

[@peternewman1179]

Pure pleasure. Thanks folks! Fagen’s masterpiece done justice here !!!

[@keeponkeepinonstudio]

Wow this drummers meter is spot on. Really hard groove too. Just wow. Great band too.

[@rickgrajeda5115]

everyone is a spot on great musician and john hammond kicks!

[@toneocaster]

What am I not finding this until now? Just wow! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@michaelkimber6203]

I never get tired of this or All Things Dan. Thank you. 👌

[@MS-Patriot2]

An utterly brilliant song, fell in love with its musical complexity on the Nightfly album in 1982. Studied it ever since, now this absolute treat of seeing it performed live. I need to rub down these goosebumps! Blown away!! What a creamy guitar tone.

[@shannonmorris8501]

Yes! When the singers hit that chord, "mine", all the crazy notes are there, so accurate and satisfying.

[@MS-Patriot2]

@@shannonmorris8501oh yeah, it reminds me of a fine wine. When I got The Nightfly piano music I was amused to find some pieces like Greenflower Street didn’t bother with a key signature because there were so many accidental flats and sharps. I’m a guitarist and love to play some piano but I play like the dog in the Muppet Show.

[@jamiewilliams4216]

The Nitefly has to be one of the greatest albums ever made. These are great live renditions played by a superb band! Then again, you don't need me to tell you this - just listen!

[@mordecaikucai9532]

Love you all. Perfect copy. Original in your own way. What an extra ordinary works. Congratulations on a sound engineer. This is heaven!

[@johnyount989]

Right... Team effort.

[@albertgary7281]

Was dancing to this by the Drifters at the age of 14 in 1956. Loved the Donald Fagen rendition when I heard it years ago. I love this song. You guys are killer.

[@markprater1]

Same age as my Mom. You've got you 80 on the way...Happy Birthday! She took me to concerts as a kid and instilled my love of live music. Saw James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Jackson 5 (before they had a record deal), Al Green, etc. in the early 60's and 70's.

[@Allright21]

I can’t believe how good this group is! I’d love to see them in person.

[@andrewsandoz8005]

John Hammond is rock solid and grooves! That snare...that snare!

[@nickcollins9403]

Absolutely fantastic!!! Guitar 🎸 makes Larry’s solo his own 👍🏻

[@TheNo1JazzGeek]

Great take on Greg Phillinganes’ piano solo👏👏👏 And: amazing job on making the music sound as good and accurate as this👍

[@angelasmith8695]

Wow...just wow. And I'm a 'dan fan from way back

[@brianreynolds1098]

I'm surprised there aren't more views for this group and their other songs. Got a lot of balls covering D Fagen. Not very easy to do. Impressed with the back up singers in particular. Hit all the right notes on time, Not surprised no DF sounding voice for vocals. Again, hard to imitate his voice..Really enjoyed this and the other songs from that album that you guys covered. Nice work, deserves more views!

[@LucilleBrawl17]

No New Jersey sneer. ;)

[@TheHardDonuts]

When Steely Dan is gone. This will get more views/. Mark my words.

[@guyperry4010]

Very brave, great point

[@paulmcgrath2430]

100% needle drop! If I closed my eyes it would be difficult to discern the original from the cover. BRAVO 🎼🎶🎹

[@mbolduc]

Holy Christ that's good. Thanks!

[@davenova850]

Kudos to Mr. Hemby on guitar. Very tasteful.

[@andrescarrasco2384]

BRAVO.... LOVE how you care about your musicianship and performance well BRAVO..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@blueangel1225]

Love so much this song... !!!

[@fabriziocanzano1620]

Outstanding work! The best SD cover band i've ever heard!!

[@1234swingit]

Incredible. Can't be done better. Lead vocals are a dream!

[@stealingdan-sn6wv]

Really good cover, folks. Groove, tone, layers, vocals, intent... it's all there.

[@PeterVred]

Super tasteful guitar! Bass/drums, omg, it’s all good.

[@DreamsongsProductions]

Awesome performance!!!

[@tedwitus]

you're like Steely Crack thank you

[@cvceleheinu8689]

So nice great job!

[@ProfEDM-wp4zk]

Playing that steely dan so in the pocket LIVE is spectacular

[@lamonthenderson6939]

Music I love your music I love your music keep on playing

[@andreapoliti3110]

Bravissimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!

[@michellejones2416]

I grew up in a musical family. Surrounded by Cannonball Adderley, Nat his brother, Nancy Wilson, Motown artists... not to name drop just thankful. You guys are truly some of the most gifted artists I have ever had the privilege of listening to. If you are ever touring in the US please post the dates here. I would love to see your performance.💝♾

[@peterlewis6324]

I use to play Donald classic album nonstop, this live show is wonderful and perfect.

[@joaodepaula]

Please, don’t stop to post this awesome videos! You are awesome! Congrats from BRAZIL 🇧🇷

[@nigelbaldwin1038]

🇬🇧👍🏼

[@kevinoconnor3580]

That is stunning thanks for posting

[@sharkybrown6226]

In a great groove - gotta love it!

[@realwebmarketinginc.6234]

Such respect for the original work.

[@gingervytis]

I like watching this band even more than listening to the original tracks. In the early 80's I attended university with some of them, and did a lot of Nashville recording work with Tom, Gary, John. Nowadays, I am just an amateur Hammond B3 grinder for amusement.

[@gregmcintyre9936]

Solid!!!

[@UK_Lemons]

Great cover of a Great cover. Took me a while to see the keyboard player tucked away at the back. Then it all made sense. Outstanding musicianship throughout.

[@DocJazz]

Incredible job! Just incredible. That right there is one of my favorite piano solos ever, and he totally nailed it. What else can I say? The drums, the bass, the vocalists ... it's all just outright amazing!

[@tecnoline57]

Beautiful songs !!! Excellent interpretation

[@okeania]

Im speechless. Congrats. Excellent work.

[@Jean-nx1uz]

Amazing ! The only word for this .

[@christianrhote-vaney7392]

Excellent!

[@dieterd3119]

Awesome job guys.... and gals.

[@irishguy13]

Astonishing job.

[@ZippyThePinhead]

FANTASTIC JOB EVERYONE!!! I never imagined I would hear any band play this song anywhere near as good as the The Nighfly recording, but all of you nailed it, 🤯 and the mix was perfect. Personally I Fagan himself would be impressed, well done everyone.

[@ag7404]

Extremely Amazing!!!

[@analytics8055]

Wow, sounds better than the original!! What a pleasure to to hear and you peps are so lucky to be in this great band.

[@TheHardDonuts]

You did the song (the Drifters), Donny and yourselves justice there. Well done of you.

[@jaysonbiggs8979]

Nope. Not The Drifters. I think it was The Everly Bros.

[@Roderick_Legato]

@@jaysonbiggs8979 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_Baby

[@markroberts171]

Awesome rhythm section. The drummer is relentless. The bass carries the whole song.

[@mauricemcguillicutty4746]

Superb in all ways. Thank you for all the effort it took for this result! Love The Nightfly. For me, it eased the pain of the Dan concluding their '70's run.

[@jordanrazowskymusician8178]

Great stuff!

[@ArturoVillarrealJAZZ]

love it !

[@guyperry4010]

Lekker!!!!! Playing this live and so tight is outstanding.

[@miserablesod1]

Awesome guys

[@ProtoDental143]

Sounds like the Purdie shuffle- what a groove!

[@suntexi]

Absolutely stunning! One thing I love about this track is the Hammond/Leslie growl - he totally nailed it.

[@atomicrocker]

Fantastic!

Genes voice is perfect for this one.

[@MaurizioMedici-t3f]

Terrific guys❤

[@skipsmith743]

am i allowed to say wonderful.... wow

[@robertblackmon1]

.....drummer's on point😏

[@panicon2]

Wonderful music and wonderful musicians! Thank you so much!

[@clifflong1203]

Great tune and great cover!

[@JamesStaubes]

Very impressive

[@gregleroy1]

Smokin'!👍🏼

[@toronado455]

amazing cover!

[@kenjones6441]

Thanks for keeping such old classics alive so brilliantly.

[@paulsalomon27]

SUPER killing cover

[@pausc4743]

Impecable. Justice made

[@mbolduc]

Tom Hemby is a BEAST

[@stephenbirks6458]

I Love the Dan ! - Your covers have all the integrity of the origilnals ! Well done guys !

[@ΔημήτρηςΚ-ξ2χ]

THANK YOU FOR THIS MUSIC !!! You are great players guys, keep it going !!!

[@musicguyrml]

Incredible work , guys...Thank you!

[@georgehampton25]

Only 905 likes! WTF!? So good!

[@raysills6666]

👍👏👊

[@jivetech]

Perfectly polished!

[@SkonrokkenTV]

Great cover!

[@andrewtrotter9023]

Props to the mix board master. Sounds like a studio!

[@atomicrocker]

What a great solo, Tom Hemby!

[@SCSilk]

I was looking for a live version of this song and found this one. Had NO idea it wasn’t DF til the end. Kudos! I’ve listened to all the other videos. Great job!

[@markdemos75]

Everybody -- Nailed it!

[@supersteveworld]

Rhythm section nailed it. Great. So hard to play this right. 👍

[@markpoole635]

Tom Hemby. Wow. 🎸🔥

[@Chris-rj5kn]

"Tribute band"? These people are masters. Superb musicians playing superb music. More!

[@danjenkins9180]

Phenomenal 😮

[@JerryT21]

Ohhh yeahhh 💥

[@BlackCountry-q1h]

There`s a fantastic UK Steely / Fagan tribute band called Nearly Dan...they also really nail the songs

[@dirktjallinks5781]

sorry to burst your bubble Karl but they are not a shadow of these guys. Too much "garage band" sound like

[@stefan65]

Love it

[@jakobsencarsten]

Just Great

[@danielgeary5215]

Excellent