My deepest sympathy to those of you who could not be with us tonight. Webb and the Beatnecks brought the house down!!

This was my first "Webb Fest" and I have to say, the best performance I have seen. The enthusiasm of the band and the crowd was phenomenal. I have to say I feel very blessed to have met so many nice people through this board.

To everyone who made tonight happen -- THANK YOU! We are just getting back now... gotta rest up to post my partial set list tomorrow. :-)

Christina

What a great night of Webb & the Btnicks and the Webb Boardians. Webb, Bob, Tom & Jimmy were Rockin the house last night. The Grey Eagle was a great place for the fest. The red beans and rice from the kitchen hit the spot as well as the Nehi peach and Nehi grape to quinch my thirst. Job well done Eric and Tater. Bob Williams gets me everytime with those licks on "Jimmy Reed" and with Webb's soulful singing I get transported back to a different place and time to "The Big Boss Man".

I don't mean to shoot Christina out of the saddle but here is the setlist for last night at WebbFest III. . .

Set One

Big Time
The Only One
Human Cannonball
Rough Rider
Lookin For A Fool
Pretty Little Lights
Lonely For A Reason
She Don't Come Around
JuJu Man
Changing Colors
Poolside
Loud Music
TCB Yodel #9
Pretty Is As Pretty Does
Louisiana Hannah

Set Two

Slow Death
Hoodoo Witch (!!!!!!!!!)
King of the Hill
Had To Laugh
Sputnik
Sitting Pretty
The Rest Will Take Care of Itself
Meet Your New Landlord
Stay Out of Automobiles
something by Charlie Rich (help me out Webb!)
Baby Please Don't Go
Jimmy Reed
Tough It Out

Encore

Jumpin Jack Flash

Folks, the show was hot but I'm telling the entire class that the 2nd Set was smokin' all the way. I kept turning to Tony and Susan and saying "That's my favorite song!". . . It was heavy on Doo Dad and that is always cool beans. . . Bob did in fact kick ass and take names on Jimmy Reed. Wish I had a CD of this show. . .

I enjoyed seeing y'all last night again. The place is kewl and the sound was great!

Thanks to Eric, Tater, Steve Mims (who I kicked around with), and of course Gracias to the Last of the Full Grown Men. . .

Webb Fest III did indeed rock and my hats off to all you Tater & Eric types what brung it all together. A big thanks to everyone who helped, participated, played music on the stage and grooved to said ear candy from the floor of the caberet.
Thanks to The Grey Eagle also, I have seen several shows there and it's a great room for such. ( Good grub too )

It was good to see a bunch of you again and it was good to meet Peter Cooper ( Fine musician, songwriter, Todd Snider Cohort and music journalist for The Tennessean ).

Webb and Co, were in fine form regardless of the fact that Webb broke his "Oooooo".

I arrived a might late after having a wonderful meal at Bistro 1896 in Pack Square. ( its hard to get good food fast )

We were in time, however, for the start of the fine musical renderin's and I'm certainly glad of that.
I'm sorry I missed the latest offerings from Mr. Mims but, I did see Scattergun in it's earlier form at Webb Fest Uno.
I snagged three copies of the new DVD which I'm itching to view.

I'm glad Bristol and surrounds were well represented, it was nice to meet some fellow, local Webb supporters.

The T-shirts are awesome !

I wish I had been there sooner for more visitating.
Asheville is a great place for Webb Fest or any other musical mischief.

Super job folks !
Thanks Webb !
Happy Birthday Nancy !

Webb Wilder '08, we need a leader like Webb now, more then ever.

block

PS,

I haven't been monitoring this board as diligently as usual due to many issues, work, etc.

I was saddened to hear about the departure of Snake. I met him a few times at Webb shows, Webb Fest I, etc.
I didn't know him as well as some but, it was obvious to me that this man was one of the good guys.
He will be missed but forever will live on in the hearts and minds of Webb Fans and others who knew him.

My condolences, be they late, go out to friends and family of
this fine fellow. The circle of life continues...

block

First and foremost ... THANKS !!!! to everyone who came out ... a big THANKS to Mike, Dori, Tommy Lee, Pammy Lee, Susan, Tony..... the list goes on that helped out this year in whatever capacity. Thanks to my brother from another mother - Tater, we pulled if off again this year buddy !!!!! He'll chime in tomorrow probably but speaking for him let me just say we appreciate all the compliments from you guys .... it's our pleasure putting this thing together - celebrating all that is Wilder.

I big shout out and thank you to Webb and the band ... what a show.... loved the 2nd set - Garland and I agreed after the show what a great set it was -- loaded with Doo Dad material as he mentioned above.

Hope everyone had a great time ... enjoyed the prizes we gave away - including the autographed guitar.... sure was fun being a part of bringing you the FESTivities.

Thanks to Mr Steve Mims for coming in from TX to show us the updated version of "Scattergun" and be a part of the release of the all new DVD with the original WW movies -- and the new shorts that were filmed in route to Webb Fest 2 last year are great -- we previewed "Life in the Van" for the crowd - funny stuff aboard the Econoline.

Tater and I started this show so all us dedicated Webb Heads could get together and enjoy one big show together... and it makes a Webb Show and even better show sharing it with all our new friends. Great meeting all the "Board Members" that I haven't met before and seeing those again that I knew already.... really wished we could spend more time just socializing - we'll try to make that happen next time... so if I didn't get to say hello -- my apologies -- hope to see you soon.

I guess the planning begins for next year.................

E

Thank you all!!!! Eric, Tater, Mike, Dori, Nancy, Dolly, Missy, "the spudz," STEVE MIMS, The Beatnecks, The Grey Eagle, Tony Kiss, Tony and Susan, Tommy Lee and Pammy Lee, Garland, Jo and her sister, Christina (and her mother!) Bob (from Chicago) and "The Men From God Knows Where!!! I know I'm leavin' some important people out. I appreciate all of your efforts to make this one the best one yet! See ya out there on the danged ol' ROAD! Snake is ALWAYS with us cuz he was just an unforgettable dude. Best of everything... WW

Oh yeah! Nancy's husband, Rob, isa super guy and always a lotta help! Thanks, Rob! WW

What a time! WW III really was the best yet. Tater and Eric - when I saw what it was you envisioned and made possible, well, that was amazing and humbling. And the super team that came together to decorate, bake cupcakes (!!), donate and gather items for raffle (thanks Linda for your efforts in abstentia) and handle so many details - it made for quite the soiree. Great to meet as many of you as I did, and see others again. Oh yeah, the music was spectacular as well.

Nancy

Hey, Garland,
I believe the Charlie Rich song was "Who Will the Next Fool Be". Great wasn't it!
Webb & the Beatnecks were definitely over the top fantastic on Saturday night. WebbFest III was a blast and I'm thrilled that we were able to finally attend a "Fest" after hearing about the first two. Thanks again to Eric, Tater, ALL of you that made this happen, The Beatnecks AND the electrifying artist that is the inspiration for it all, Webb Wilder.

We had a fantastic time as well. I brought Son of Amy and his friend Dakota, and I think we have a new convert! I was way back in the back of the room and the sound was great, and yeah, Garland, I thought the second set was really smokin'. Son of Amy got to hear two of his favorites, "The Only One" and "Human Cannonball."

Thanks to Tater, Eric, Missy, Dolly, Nancy and of course Webb and the guys for a great show.

So sorry we missed on the festivities. We are making up for it this Friday. Sure did miss all you folks and of course the band.

Good seeing you again, Amy! I was up front but like I've said before, that 2nd set was one for the books!

You can tell Son of Amy that "Cannonball" is a standard but "The Only One" doesn't always make the play list. I freaked on The Only One--great song on the album and really cool to hear live.

That 2nd set confirmed my long-held belief that Doo Dad is Webb's greatest album. It is a crying shame that it is not available in some kind of Deluxe Full-Grown Edition.

No problem Garland - thx for posting the Full Grown edition of the set list - as I said, I only got the 2nd set. And what a set it was!

I don't think I had the pleasure of meeting you at the Fest - and I'm sure there are many others I didn't get to either. It was a real honor to be in the company of so many other loving fans!

Speaking of second set - my mom (who accompanied me) diligently filmed many of our faves (btw Webb - thanks for including many of my requests- you ROCK!) - and she got the openers for the 2nd set - Slow Death and Hoodoo Witch for us, which I've posted to youtube -- check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IbrGZGqy1Q

Christina

What a great get-together!! A HUGE thanks to Tater and Eric for devising such a good time for Webb fans! These things get better every year. Eric, you did a fantastic job as emcee. You really have the voice and wit for it. Mike and Dori, you all did a great job with everything. It is always fun to see you two. Hope it isn't as long between visits next time.

It was great to see Garland, Dolly, Miss Missy from O-HI-O and her fantastic little girls, Mrs. Eric and family, Christina and her mom, Brilliant Nancy, Tommy Lee and Pammy Lee, Yardmaster Randy, my buddy Collin, and finally getting to meet MotherBear.

I had the privilege of meeting Tom Comet's lovely wife Amy, who did some strategic balloon moving for the photographers in the crowd. Great meeting you!

Great to see Steve Mims again. I really like Scattergun. Can't wait to have a copy for myself. I thought "Life in the Van" was fantastic!! Great stuff!

What else can be said about WW and the Beatnecks? They absolutely ROCK! I went to the back of the room to shoot some pictures and the sound was fantastic! I was happy to see Bob Williams get a standing ovation during "Jimmy Reed". This guy is the real deal. TOM COMET RULES!! The runs you put in King of the Hill kill me every time. Good stuff!! Jimmy Lester is what every drummer should be. Awesome! Top all this off with the ultimate front man, Webb Wilder. I really liked hearing you do "Is Anybody Going to San Antone" during sound check. Hope to hear that again sometime.

WHERE WAS FRANK?!?! Should we send a search party?

Also wanted to give a BIG shout out to
MIKE O'MATIC, our tireless webmaster without whom we couldn't be posting these messages. Props to HUNTER GOATLEY, Pharoah of Photos and keeper of his own amazing archval oracle of cyber sensationalism pertaining to all things Wilder. Nancy mentioned her but, she deserves mentioning often...LINDA TORBERT, our long time UBER fan and Mailing List Mistress. Ya'll rock! Wish you had been there. Next year? Awlright...WW

It was for sure a great night! More like a family reunion than a rock show - except for that it ROCKED! I'm ashamed to admit that I still don't have "About Time" and the last time I saw Webb & The Beatnecks at The Grey Eagle he didn't play it; but I was "gobsmacked" - as our British friends say - over hearing "Jimmy Reed Is The King Of Rock N' Roll!" I can only say that was one extreeeeemely "wicked" number!!! Bob Williams was simply amazing on that number and, heck, all night long! A real PLAYER'S PLAYER. What a treat to hear him on guitar weaving with Webb.

Speaking of weaving. Right now I've been in a Stones phase for a couple of months. It started with watching "Shine A Light" and quickly spilled over to Ron Wood's scary autobiography. Then I moved onto "Stoned" and "2Stoned," by the inimitable Andrew Loog Oldham. To have the band cap it with "Jumping Jack Flash" was a real treat seeing as to how I would never see The Stones in concert (way too much of a hassle - I don't do stadiums) but dig 'em lots. Best of all, Webb doesn't have to fake the accent!

Megakudos to the people who put this all together! My wife used to book business meetings for Hyatt Hotels and she was -very- impressed with how smoothly and professionally it all came off! I mean, WW Kustom Kupcakes (tm) in chocolate AND vanilla??!! Do any of you do this for a living in "real life?" If not, consider event planning as a career path, because you smoke 90% of the people charging for it!

I didn't know Snake, but I was impressed that his family showed up to accept the honors dedicated to such a major fan. You could tell he was a missed presence at the show this year. It really is the World Of Wilder! We just live in it!

And finally, after much talk, I got to see "Scattergun!" And I'm happy that Mr. Mims saw fit to remove the color, because a P.I.'s world has only shades of gray! It seems in each film the characters get more sophisticated. I would imagine that the 4th WW film would be a lot like "The Sweet Smell Of Success!" "The cat's in the bag - the bag's in the creek!"

Keep 'em flying until next year, my fellow Webb-heads!

Oh my gosh! What a show! I have seen you guys many times, but Saturday night was Freakin' Awesome. Everytime I gain a new respect for your musical ability. Can't wait to see you all again at the Downhome (if not sooner)! You Cats Rocked.
Thanks Tater and Eric (and everybody else).

Thanks to all of you attendees who who've been so kind as to post this line of comments and observations. It helps. I hope to never miss another WW Fest! Thanks Christina, for the U Tube post, that was fun.

Hope everyone is safely back to wherever, and rested and revigorated!

is 'revigorated' a word?

Id like to thank everyone for the kind words. It takes a lot of good folks to make these events happen and happen well. We have a bunch of those good folks right here on this Board. First Eric and I would like to give some credit to those who helped us financially:

Tony King and Susan - Hotshot Roots Rock Photographers in stereo!
Tommy (Lee) and Patrice Lippert (Pammy Lee), my personal philosophical gurus.
Garland Baker - you never know when you need an attorney at these things!
Debbie Elliot (Mother Bear)
Linda Fay (even though she couldn't attend and (with Larry) sent gifts.
Mike and Dori McCalvin - They also provided many excellent gifts, cup cakes, balloons, raffle ticket sales, set up, follow up and everything else possible to ask of someone.

Many of the same folks showed up to help set up the Grey Eagle and even assisted in Roadie Duty for the band.
It was a great evening for everyone. The Band outdid themselves, especially on the second set. I believe Webb and the Beatnecks give us their best show of the year at Webb Fest. Bob Williams gets better all the time, if that's even possible. He was already great on the guitar when I first saw him. Jimmy Reed causes chills and goose bumps when Bob plays it! Webb is no slacker on the guitar either. I believe they compliment each other on stage to our immense benefit! Thanks guys. What can you say about Tom Comet (who rules!!!!) and his lovely wife Amy? They're just fine folks. Jimmy Lester was in fine form as he always is.

Steven Mims once again came and delivered the goods, both literally and figuratively. The new DVD is a fine collection of fine stuff you could only buy on eBay before. Scattergun was re-edited and tweaked and put into black and white. I can't wait to own one!

The SWAG Czar made some beautiful shirts for us and there are plenty left to sell on the Board. The DVDs are now for sale too, I think!

Rob and Nancy Lewis Pegel always put forth a great effort and try not to take any credit for their efforts but we could'nt do it without them both. Thanks for being there for us!

Bill Longworth accepted a fully signed (by everyone in attendance, including the Band) 8-foot Webb Fest Banner and both set-lists on Snake's behalf. Snake will always be with us in spirit at these events!

Mike Omatic does more than you folks know in setting up this event and does it on the QT. Thanks for keeping Eric and me honest Mike!

I'd also like to thank my cohost Eric McCracken. You help me worry about what could go wrong and are always ready and willing to help share the blame! Thanks Buddy!

Thanks again to everyone for helping, attending and participating. Thanks to everyone who came up to me and introduced themselves so I can put a face to the names. I got to see Christina see some of her song requests fulfilled live and in person!

We don't know yet where we will be next year and we may even do a post on this Board to get some input from you all before we pick a place.

Lastly, I'd like to thank Dolly (Sweet Tater or as Webb calls her "Lady au Gratin") for allowing me, and supporting me, in planning and financing this important event. Same goes for Mr. and Mrs. Eric McCracken. After all, behind every good man is a woman who is generous enough not to have killed him for the stupid things he does or is about ready to do, on a regular basis!

The ww.com sale of DVDs and Shirts are 'in the works' as they say. Keep an eye on the Swag page.

-- omatic

Sorry I had to miss it again this year, but I PLAN on being at the next one, even if I have to give Tommy Lee, Pammy Lee, and Wildhoney and crew a ride! I'll be there!

Hey, Eric's DAD was there, too! Nice guy! WW

Mars needs more video of this event.........

Ken

First and foremost, I want to thank everyone for allowing me to help this year! I had a great time at Webb Fest and it seems like everyone else that was there did also. Webb Wilder and The Beatnecks know how I feel about them, they are and always will be my number 1 band. I really loved seeing and hanging out with Tater (Great Man), Dolly (What a Sweetheart), Missy ( Jimmy's #1 Fan), Haley (Adorable Tater Tot), Kirsten (Adorable Tater Tot), Patrice (Can't wait to see you at Lucas Schoolhouse), Tommy Lee (Dinner for 4 in St. Louis), Susan (My long distance friend), Tony (The most amazing photographer and all around nice guy), Amy (Tom's wife, Awesome Lady, you crack me up girl) and Garland (Happy to share almost front row with ya anytime!). Meeting Bill Longworth and his family was a true pleasure. I saw Snake at a couple of gigs but never had the pleasure of talking to him. I felt his spirit was with us at Webb Fest. Mother Bear it was nice to put a face to a name. I hope your girls had a great time. Roger and his Indiana group are always very supportive of the Man and the Band! Nancy and her husband Rob really swagged it up. It was nice getting to know Eric a bit more. We also had Denny and Paula (friends of ours from Louisville) what a nice treat! I missed not having Linda Faye in attendance (Wonderful Lady) and Bob's wife Pam. I know, I'm probably forgetting some folks, sure don't mean to. It was nice seeing everyone and I hope to make new friends in the upcoming years. If it were not for my love of this bands music, I would not have the friendships that I have today. Thanks to all that have made this possible. Take Care, Dori

Yeah, Garland, it was good to see you again-missed you at the last one. Save me a seat up front next year! About Cannonball, we've been to five shows now and we've heard that every time, but you're right about "The Only One" being sort of rare. I got to hear "Slow Death", "Sittin'Pretty", and a bunch more that I love. First time I've heard Bob Williams play and he's great! I would like to have a recording of "Jimmy Reed" just the way it was done that night.

Thanks to Webb for signing Son of Amy's Doo Dad poster. Now his friend wants a poster, too. Any chance of a new poster coming out? Maybe to go along with the new CD?

hey Dori, I will see you at the Lucas Schoolhouse in December- any suggestions of where to stay? Thanks for thinkin' of me in the midst of the revelries- I sure was thinking of all of you!

I am the guy that bought Garland a PBR and must say that I loved WW . I never even heard of the guy before last week but was impressed not only by Webb but alswo by the people I miight , garland ....look foward to buying a beer at the next Webb Fest

I am the guy that bought Garland a PBR and must say that I loved WW . I never even heard of the guy before last week but was impressed not only by Webb but alswo by the people I miight , garland ....look foward to buying a beer at the next Webb Fest

Thanks to all the nice folks we got to hang out with this year. What a great bunch of people! Webb Fans are the best.

Getting there early on Friday and staying at the Daze Inn right downtown really paid off (although I hear the Mountaineer is a mighty charming place). Never had to move the car at all, thanks to Tom and Amy, Christine and her Mom for the rides to and from the show! We walked all over the area and had some fine meals-of course the food at the Gray Eagle kicked ass as well. Lots of characters on the street, thought I saw Carl Childers but it was some OTHER guy with a sling blade knife. Jeez. Got to spend some time with a bunch of our friends, old and new...a special shout out to the Amazing Tater Tots!

We loved the show as much as everyone else. Webb really sang his heart out. I was extra-impressed with Jimmy, he was really bashing away back there! All four were also at the top of their form for the hard-core fans, loved the tone Bob got from that cheap...pardon me...collectable guitar supplied by Tater as well as his usual collection. Tom sounded really strong and clear, inspired by the namesake action figures propped up nearby

Tater and Eric, you guys really know how to throw a party! We are so happy to have been a small part of it and look forward to doing it all again next year wherever the winds of chance take us. In the Continental USA, that is.

TL & PL

Tommy Lee sure has a way with words... good words there my friend, good seeing you again as well. Hope to catch you guys again before next year - wherever the wind blows us I guess.... Are you sure that wasn't Carl Childers, I had him on back door duty again ... he just didn't know it was the back door..... hopefully he'll get computer privledges at the psycho ward and maybe he'll chime in on his Fest experience.

By the way Webb, Dad says hello - he told me you were a great guy, & that he was impressed with the show. Even told me he would probably come with me to the Down Home next show... by the way, Dad's birthday was today --- he is 66 years young....

E

Hey, thanks for the PBR, man! Glad you liked Webb! I was pretty pumped to meet somebody who was at his FIRST WW show! Most of us, as you can tell, are veterans. . .

Amy, we'll camp out up front next time--hopefully at the Down Home in January!!!

Hi all - thanks to Christina (my daughter!), I had the Webb Fest experience and it was great. What a terrific 'travelling family' all the Board members are. Only my 2nd show - first was at the Ellington - but definitely a fan. Thanks to all for the unbelieveable amount of work that had to go into planning this event. Hope to make it again next year ... and if some help is needed, don't hesitate to ask! To Webb, Bob, Tom and Jimmy - thank you for doing what you do! Great music, great fun.

WEBB FANS RULE!!!
Thanks to each and every one of you for a really special evening. Amy and I had a fabulous time, and I sure will look forward to seeing all of you next year, if not sooner!

Wish I could have made it, but just a little too far and too many other commitments.

Maybe it will be closer to home next time and I'll get to attend and meet a bunch of ya'll.

BL

It's pretty hard to add to the comments already posted here, but I will give it a shot.

It was so nice to see everyone there. I of course spoke to Deb (MB), Tommy Lee & Patrice and Mike & Dori, all of whom I had met before. I also got to meet Eric - we had a nice visit, Tater, Deb's girls, Revolt, No Great Shakes, Steve Mims, Nancy & Rob, Yardmaster and others I can't seem to put names to right now. The band was gracious with their time as always, too. Thanks, Webb, Jimmy, Tom, & Bob.
What a night! The guys were absolutely on fire! I was blown away several times. Slow Death, Rough Rider, the Charlie Rich song & Poolside among others had me dancin' in my seat, but after Jimmy Reed the hair was standing up on the back of my neck. I said to my sis, Gloria, "That is absolutely the best I have EVER heard the guys play this." She said,"This is the best live version I have EVER heard, by ANYONE." We have another convert, folks!

Tater, Eric, Dori & Mike, Nancy, Linda & whoever else had a hand in this show.....Thank you so much!

Linda Faye: Eric tells me that my door prize came from you - "or rather her ex-husbands' car". That's a tale I'd like to hear "the rest of the story" sometime.

Catch you all later, Jo

We missed all of you who couldn't make it! Linda Faye and Chris - we'll see you at Lucas in December! It was a really great show and a wonderful event (as detailed above)

Idea for next year - maybe 'The Dude' with all his bowling connections could get us a deal on some WebbFest bowling shirts - with names on the front... just a thought...Dude???

The first batch of pictures (these from Tater) are up now!

http://www.webbwilder.com/?goto=fan_photos&gig=91

Hunter

Thanks Hunter- gotta appreciate that shirt Tom's wearin' !! And thanks Tater for getting the pics to Hunter.

Re: ..."maybe 'The Dude' with all his bowling connections could get us a deal on some WebbFest bowling shirts - with names on the front..."
I think I can get that done, providing it's not on Shabbos. You see, my crazed Vietnam buddy is quite anal about that!

great pix Tater!

I can't wait to see what I missed. Just back from our magnificent trip to Peru, we raised lots of money for the hospital and foundation. Didn't get back in time to head out to Austin for the film stuff today. You can check out our trip at the website www.perurocks.org, it was awesome! What's this about bowling shirts? I want one! What about the DVD that was going to be available at the fest, will it be on sale through the website?

No bowling shirts (to my knowledge!) but, the DVD will be on the website soon. Thanks. WW

Christina's photos from WebbFest are now available!

http://www.webbwilder.com/?goto=fan_photos&gig=92

William Longworth's photos from WebbFest are now available!

http://www.webbwilder.com/?goto=fan_photos&gig=93