I saw E.C. at Miami Beach's Jackie Gleason Theater in March of this year. Some of you may have already heard the following story, but if not, here's my short version.

It was pretty good show until maybe a hour into the program. Apparently there were some technical problems and E.C. was not pleased. He yelled at some stage hands once and gave the look of death to another poor roadie. After several songs with the occasional feedback and unwanted distortion, E.C. asked a very lucky fan if he would like to switch places and he'll sit in the seat and watch his own band perform. Well, not only did Mr. C get his wish, but we got one hell of treat.

They set up a mike on the floor, he picked up a guitar and sang a bunch of tunes sitting with the audience. Little by little, ppl started to leave their seats and form a semi circle around him and before you knew it 3/4's of this theater were standing listening to this musical shaman. I was maybe 10-12 ft from the legend. He then took his proper place back on stage with the audience still standing, and tore through his hits that left me almost in tears. It was the most unforgetable concert experience of my 28 years.

I don't know if E.C. felt the same magic that the audience did but that's the way Rock N' Roll should be.
-Cheers