Back on Top: Steely Dan

Donald Fagen and Freddie Washington with Steely Dan

Words by: Jeremy Chrzan
Photos by: David Oppenheimer

As one of the most anticipated reunion shows of the summer, Steely Dan graced their fans in Asheville, North Carolina by playing a marvelous show at the world-renowned Biltmore Estate.  With the stage adjacent to the majestic Biltmore House with views overlooking the beautiful grounds and the epic Blue Ridge Mountains, the venue added a visual element to the concert experience that was second to none.  It had been drizzling all day, but to everyone’s avail the precipitation held off for the show which allowed for a truly stunning sunset over the westward mountains facing stage right.  The show was packed, featuring a sold out crowd of mostly older spectators that looked to be collectively reliving their youth.

Steely Dan sells out Fontanel!!

Story/photos by Butch Worrell

Steely Dan’s , Donald Fagen (vocals, keyboards) and Walter Becker (guitar), embarked on their “Shuffle Diplomacy” tour, stopped by Nashville’s Woods at Fontanel, drawing the biggest crowd of the season yet for this new venue. Self-styled as “Jazz-Rock ambassadors to the Galaxy, they showed the crowd just why they have enjoyed 40 years of musical success. It was a great show on a beautiful late summer evening. They are still on the road so be sure to catch them while you can.


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