Review Zac Brown Band does Devil Went Down to Georgia

**holdemplyer** · 11-12-2009, 08:33 AM

Wow. I always figured that Devil Went Down to Georgia would be one of thos songs that nobody could as good as CDB. But damn, Zac Brown Band sure did put some energy into it during the CMA awards.

tmn515 · 11-12-2009, 10:41 AM

I saw CDB do it in July at the Madison County Fair and thought this was just as good! ZBB is gonna be in Lincoln here in a few weeks. First week of December. Tickets are only 29 bucks I think!

I have heard they do something like 250 shows a year and put on a great one!

Troy

chuck_5 · 11-12-2009, 11:57 AM

I watched them do that out at Divots west of Norfolk. They are amazingly talented.

steve5966 · 11-12-2009, 02:13 PM

I was disappointed they chose to do a cover song on national T.V. Zach Brown has some good music. I was hoping for something of their own.

P.S. Surprised they kept the "son of a bi*** " in the lyrics.

Adam R · 11-12-2009, 03:17 PM

Who dat?

Adam R · 11-12-2009, 03:20 PM

I am sure they were on time constraints but that was just to rushed IMO.

Alex T. · 11-12-2009, 03:38 PM

ZBB is still no CDB. Good,but still a long ways from the original. Honestly,this is the first I've ever heard of ZBB.

Alex

Jump n Fish · 11-12-2009, 06:45 PM

Unbelievable!! I always thought they had some good tunes, but this song shows their true talent. Of course its not the original, but IMO they stepped this song up a notch. I thought he was gonna bust some strings. To perform it live flawlessly is even cooler. That would hafta be a tough song to pull off without a single slipup on vocals or instruments.

**Ty S** · 11-12-2009, 07:51 PM

You guys should have seen them with Big N Rich with Cowboy Troy here in Norfolk. I dont like country music but these guys put on a great show. Zack Brown can also freestyle rap with cowboy troy. It was pretty fun. Er maybe it was the Capn n cokes making me think that.

fishman34 · 11-13-2009, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by tmn515

ZBB is gonna be in Lincoln here in a few weeks. First week of December. Tickets are only 29 bucks I think!

I have heard they do something like 250 shows a year and put on a great one!

Troy

I'll be there! and yes tickets were only like $30 something after taxes and fees and all that extra crap.....should be a good one, only wish i could still have my toes in the water and azz in the sand, although with this weather lately, anything is possible!

skeeter85 · 11-13-2009, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex T.

ZBB is still no CDB. Good,but still a long ways from the original. Honestly,this is the first I've ever heard of ZBB.

Alex

Covering such a popular country song like that is a bold move. It was awesome but it's still a bold move. It's like covering a beatles song. You have it set in your head the exact way the song is supposed to go and any variation from that just doesn't seem right so even though you play it awesome, if it's not just like the original it seems "off".

I agree with whoever said they should have done an original. ZBB is awesome and they're going to be around a while... And will probably be the next CDB. I know it's common for groups to do covers at these things. Didn't sugarland do Love Shack last year? Or maybe that was the CMT awards.

**Ty S** · 11-13-2009, 09:58 AM

Heres the one I remember from a kid. From what of the greatest guitar groups of all time.

GenericAngler · 11-13-2009, 07:05 PM

I was smiling the whole time watching it on TV. So yes I loved it.

**holdemplyer** · 11-13-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by steve5966

I was disappointed they chose to do a cover song on national T.V. Zach Brown has some good music. I was hoping for something of their own.

P.S. Surprised they kept the "son of a bi*** " in the lyrics.

I think they did the cover because they knew they'd get a hell of a reaction. The crowd was into that more than any other performance.

I wasn't too surprised they didn't go the son of a gun rout.

It wasn't CDB, but a damn good performance none the less.

The only thing that got me was Talyor Swift winning entertainer of the year. I wasn't happy with that at all. Don't get me wrong, she's a very talented singer/song writer.... but to me, she ain't country. Not when one of your male band members has dyed hair, in a mohawk, and wearing makeup.

**MA Machine** · 11-13-2009, 11:36 PM

Good, but way to fast.

tmn515 · 11-14-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by holdemplyer

I think they did the cover because they knew they'd get a hell of a reaction. The crowd was into that more than any other performance.

I wasn't too surprised they didn't go the son of a gun rout.

It wasn't CDB, but a damn good performance none the less.

The only thing that got me was Talyor Swift winning entertainer of the year. I wasn't happy with that at all. Don't get me wrong, she's a very talented singer/song writer.... but to me, she ain't country. Not when one of your male band members has dyed hair, in a mohawk, and wearing makeup.

That guy is from Omaha. Just a piece of random trivia!

Troy
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skeeter85 · 11-20-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by holdemplyer

The only thing that got me was Talyor Swift winning entertainer of the year. I wasn't happy with that at all. Don't get me wrong, she's a very talented singer/song writer.... but to me, she ain't country. Not when one of your male band members has dyed hair, in a mohawk, and wearing makeup.

You know who I don't think is country is Carrie Underwood. Taylor is flirting with the line but Carrie Underwood has drifted way over the line... You know though, the difference between country and pop now is almost just the lyrics. Lets face it, almost none of the current top artists are country like we all know and love country.

cougarw · 11-24-2009, 08:33 AM

Love that song. I've been trying to get my daughter to play it, but she just doesn't have the speed down yet. She'll get it though.

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chuck_5 chuck_5 has no status. Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lincoln Posts: 344 Thanks: 37 Thanked 79 Times in 41 Posts	I watched them do that out at Divots west of Norfolk. They are amazingly talented. __________________ Shoot 'em in the lips It'll be aight, they make more

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steve5966 steve5966 is wondering where the summer went Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: omaha Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 333 Thanks: 75 Thanked 108 Times in 60 Posts	I was disappointed they chose to do a cover song on national T.V. Zach Brown has some good music. I was hoping for something of their own. P.S. Surprised they kept the "son of a bi*** " in the lyrics. __________________ All fish in my pics have either been released unharmed or fried to a delicious golden brown.

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Adam R Adam R has no status. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha Posts: 676 Thanks: 141 Thanked 69 Times in 60 Posts	I am sure they were on time constraints but that was just to rushed IMO. __________________ "I think Nebraska fans are the greatest fans in all of college football. The enthusiasm here is as good as anyplace, but the integrity here of the fans is the best in America. They have a respect for the game not only for the Nebraska team but for the opponents. The best place I have ever been, right here." -Lee Corso

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tmn515 tmn515 is fishing Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lincoln, NE NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 1,812 Thanks: 850 Thanked 360 Times in 299 Posts	I saw CDB do it in July at the Madison County Fair and thought this was just as good! ZBB is gonna be in Lincoln here in a few weeks. First week of December. Tickets are only 29 bucks I think! I have heard they do something like 250 shows a year and put on a great one! Troy

11-12-2009, 03:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
Alex T. Alex T. is kinda diggin' the brown stained waders Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: under the doors of a laydown blind Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 5,279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 598 Times in 396 Posts	ZBB is still no CDB. Good,but still a long ways from the original. Honestly,this is the first I've ever heard of ZBB. Alex

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Jump n Fish Jump n Fish is dreamin of clear rivers and big spots Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Laurel, MS Posts: 1,331 Thanks: 613 Thanked 463 Times in 216 Posts	Unbelievable!! I always thought they had some good tunes, but this song shows their true talent. Of course its not the original, but IMO they stepped this song up a notch. I thought he was gonna bust some strings. To perform it live flawlessly is even cooler. That would hafta be a tough song to pull off without a single slipup on vocals or instruments. __________________ We accidentally replaced your heart with a baked potato. You have about three seconds to live.

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Ty S Ty S is sunburnt, bloody, and beat! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 6,117 Thanks: 508 Thanked 399 Times in 266 Posts	You guys should have seen them with Big N Rich with Cowboy Troy here in Norfolk. I dont like country music but these guys put on a great show. Zack Brown can also freestyle rap with cowboy troy. It was pretty fun. Er maybe it was the Capn n cokes making me think that. __________________ Ducks Unlimited Waterfowlers Party , Norfolk, NE April 24 100s of decoys, 11 guns, beer, food, and good times included in the $25 ticket price. Contact me for details! Not just for duck hunters. Lots of different prizes.

11-13-2009, 09:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
Ty S Ty S is sunburnt, bloody, and beat! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 6,117 Thanks: 508 Thanked 399 Times in 266 Posts	Heres the one I remember from a kid. From what of the greatest guitar groups of all time. __________________ Ducks Unlimited Waterfowlers Party , Norfolk, NE April 24 100s of decoys, 11 guns, beer, food, and good times included in the $25 ticket price. Contact me for details! Not just for duck hunters. Lots of different prizes.

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GenericAngler GenericAngler has no status. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: the Weeping Water Posts: 1,703 Thanks: 120 Thanked 142 Times in 81 Posts Blog Entries: 5	I was smiling the whole time watching it on TV. So yes I loved it. __________________ "Don't freakin' spoooool meeeeeee"

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cougarw cougarw is wondering what to do next. Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In the wild Posts: 2,211 Thanks: 161 Thanked 204 Times in 133 Posts	Love that song. I've been trying to get my daughter to play it, but she just doesn't have the speed down yet. She'll get it though.

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