Longtime Who musical director Frank Simes moved out front to take Pet Townshend place as lead guitar. Joining vocalist Daltrey were Simon Townshend (Pete’s Brother) on vocals and guitar. The band consisted of 4 core members of The Who’s regular touring group. Unlike an early tour with an orchestra featuring mostly songs from the Tommy album, this extraordinary concert featured several songs from Daltrey's new solo album but also mostly Who songs not generally in the band live set list. Roger Daltrey and his band sauntered onstage at 845, just as summer twilight set in and the Perseid meteor shower began to appear in the crystal-clear skies above the Paso Robles countryside. Mendelson also played a song that she recorded with Bob Weir, Roy Orbison’s “Blue Bayou.” The nine-song set seemed to soothe fans happily waiting to see a rock legend. The singer's soothing voice is reminiscent of a different time in pop history when singers like Carly Simon and Carole King ruled the airwaves. The New York singer-songwriter, along with an accompanying acoustic guitarist and backup singer sang songs from her first album in 8 years, Love and Murder. The show opens with a soothing set by modern day folk singer Leslie Mendelson. The recent fires far to the north cast an orange shade, creating a spectacular sunset over the surrounding mountains. Five separate bars served gourmet California wine by the glass or bottle, freshly brewed microbrew beers, all manner of coffee drinks and designer cocktails. Fans arrived early to savor snacks like wood-fired pizza and homemade brownies. Warm, dry winds buffeted the small amphitheater adjacent to the Vina Robles winery, perhaps the most beautiful outdoor venue in all of California. Classic rock music fans turned out on a beautiful summer night, Sunday, August 12th, to see legendary rock singer Roger Daltrey of The Who perform with his solo project band.
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