Sag Harbor resident Mike Reilly, leader of popular Country-Rock band Pure Prairie League (“Amie”) is performing at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry Friday and Saturday, July 6 & 7. They will also be appearing at the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett on July 19.
Pure Prairie League (“Amie”) Is Coming To The Hamptons
July 6, 2012 by SOTH Team
PPL rocked a jam packed Talkhouse. What an upbeat flawless performance by a band whose talent is limitless. The lead guitarist Don Clark, was outrageously good and can sing with the best of them. His strong vocals and guitar work are a must for any music fan, he’s a show in itself. Pedal steel player John Call is ridiculously great and his remarkable performance is a major highlight for anyone who wants to listen to the best pedal steel around. To say he kills it doesn’t justify what this guy still does better than anyone. Mike Reilly leads the Prairie pack and he too has some great lead vocals on KC Southern. Flat Tire Merle , and a few others. He still pounds a mean bass line and his charisma is a huge side benefit to a PPL show. Newbie Scott Thomson is a powerhouse drummer which fits the band perfectly, not to mention still another member with a strong lead voice on a few songs. Every song was a highlight with the country rocker Misery Train blistering the crowd as Call and Clark went wild trading licks, blending their frantic leads to perfection. Amie, Two Lane Highway of course drew major applause, but these guys had the crowd howling on every note. No one wanted this to end, but of course it had to. The band was super friendly after the show and was also seen mingling with the crowd before it. I highly recommend this group , do not miss them if you have the chance to see them. While I’m at it, let’s hope these guys get in the studio soon !
Super , super, super !!
Over the past year I’ve seen PPL twice in addition to numerous shows all over LI, NYC, NJ, and CT. Nothing tops what these guys do.These guys are in constant harmony both vocally and musically , note for note. You will not find a tighter, more versatile band than PPL. Phenomenal guitars and pedal steel !! Three lead singers with voices that could lead any band. Inspiring and energizing, PPL can still pull people out of their seats like it was the 70′s . Tops in country rock way back when, still on the top of the heap today. It;s nice to see an act from the past that doesn’t mail it in, one that obviously has a work ethic that pays off big time. Great setlist ! Rock and Roll with Pure Prairie !