As a long-time resident of Austin, I had the privilege of seeing the incomparable Stevie Ray perform live on four occasions, but never in a setting as intimate as this.  With just one album behind him, SRV takes the stage at this legendary Toronto club and wins a room full of new converts.  Of course, it goes without saying that the guitar playing is the main focus, and Stevie turns in a typical performance - that is to say, he plays the ax with such wizardry that 99.9978% of us can only watch with our jaws down on the floor.  Watching SRV in such an early performance, I was surprised to see that he had already found the distinctive sound he would forever be known by.  The last time I got to see the master, I was late for an Astrodome show featuring the Fabulous Thunderbirds, SRV, and the Who.  Running inside to find my seat, I could hear the crowd roaring.  Oh, no, I thought, I've missed the opening acts entirely and the Who is already on stage.  Turning the corner, though, I saw Stevie Ray, wailing away, with 40,000 people in the palm of his hands.  God bless, Stevie - you were a good one.