We started playing as the cameramen were getting their gear in place. So in addition to posing for a photograph, we decided to put the guitars to work and let Frank take the drum stand. It now serves as a grand resonating speaker box. That place has been there so long, every speck of sawdust in that crazy wooden structure has rattled into place.
They went ahead and set up the entire stage with equipment – which to our delight, happened to be at Gruene Hall. Upon arrival, we discovered that no one had told our crew and technicians that this was simply an exercise for a photograph session. Initially, we were under the impression that Sam wanted to take a snapshot of us three guys with a backdrop of a place that might suggest elements of where ZZ Top got its beginnings, humble as that may be. I have to give credit to Sam Dunn, who was the director of the film. The fact that you were able to record these performances at Gruene Hall is pretty great. Watch ZZ Top Perform ‘Brown Sugar’ at Gruene Hall He discussed the new release and the emotional experience of moving forward with Francis, while also sharing some humorous memories of Willie Nelson in advance of their concerts together this summer. We spoke with Gibbons in the midst of ZZ Top’s ongoing tour as they were preparing to play a show in Tucson. Diehards will appreciate the many priceless moments put to tape, from the Texas shuffle of “Thunderbird” to the beer-drenched guitar licks of songs like “Blue Jean Blues.” ZZ Top runs through a loose collection of classics, while also pushing deeper into the depths of their catalog to pull out lesser-heard tracks like “Certified Blues” and “Brown Sugar,” both from 1971’s ZZ Top’s First Album. The set was recorded at the time of the band’s 2019 documentary, That Little Ol ‘Band From Texas at Gruene Hall – the longest running live music venue and dance hall in Texas. Raw a new live album, will be released on July 8. First, they’re taking things back to the beginning in a way that’s fitting for a group more than five decades removed from their release debut album.
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