i had the opportunity to see santana on saturday night in atlantic city, haven't seen carlos&company in five years due to the fact that he has gone vegas. despite that he still shreds and as always has a phenomenal band. my ears didnt ring but it was still quite loud and 2 plus hours. was blessed to have steve winwood as an opener though sadly the two didnt jam together as they had a couple of nights before. we had michaell carabello sit in. carlos next album is gonna be all classic rock covers and amongst the many covers he did we got can't you hear me knockin. very solid, blew away the boys versions from the last few years.........set list for the whiners(myself included)

1. YALEO
2. MARIA MARIA
3. FOO FOO
4. CORAZON ESPINADO
5. JINGO
6. SINGING WINDS CRYING BEASTS
7. BLACK MAGIC WOMAN / GYPSY QUEEN
8. OYE COMO VA
9. INCIDENT AT NESHABUR
10. *CAN’T YOU HEAR ME KNOCKING
11. EVIL WAYS / A LOVE SUPREME
12. SUNSHINE OF YOUR LOVE
13. SMOOTH/ DAME TU AMOR

WOODSTOCK CHANT
14. SOUL SACRIFICE
15. INTO THE NIGHT
16. LOVE, PEACE & HAPPINESS/ FREEDOM

* FIRST TIME PLAYED

Saw him a few years ago in Houston...excellent. Despite the dalliance with Rob Thomas, CS is cool, always has been. I'd love to hear that concert in 75 with the Stones.