For most of the 1980s, 38 Special was one of the heavyweights in rock music and it seemed like everybody I knew liked them. Their three-album run of Wild-Eyed Southern Boys, Special Forces and Tour De Force were all platinum sellers and they had enough for a greatest-hits album just off of that stretch.

The Marshall Tucker Band was an unknown for me other than their big hits. I knew it was a talented group but I was still surprised with how good their set was.

Molly Hatchet stole the show for me. When I was playing their greatest hits compilation as the show drew near, I remembered what a strong group they were. Clearly Southern rock, but a little stronger and heavier. The originals are all long-gone but the guys in the current lineup carried the torch brilliantly.

Here’s a vlog I did a few days after the show. My guess was correct that it was very enjoyable and a great trip back through a bunch of songs I used to hear all the time. All three bands were great live acts and the crowd was very engaged.

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