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| Written by John Abbott | |||
| Thursday, 04 February 2010 06:12 | |||
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I have to admit, the week before the show, when I was telling a friend there was going to be an Allman Brothers tribute band playing at the Snout, I couldn't come up with a single song title. I knew I would recognize the music, because I grew up in that timeframe. But still, to name one? The week before the show, I consulted iTunes and downloaded the Essential Allman Brothers just to brush up a bit. I also have to admit the overpowering memory of the Allman Brothers, for me, doesn't even involve their music. To me, it invokes the memories of the character Red Dog in the movie Almost Famous. He was the Allman Brothers head roadie. And so it was with those two experiences that I sat myself on the edge of the pool table on Saturday night. By the time the night was over, I was happy with the experience. Sons of a Peach did a respectable job. They got bonus points for live between set music. And, in their one break-away from an Allman Brothers night, they did a fine Purple Rain, Mike Von Muchow hitting all the high notes flawlessly. 
Rick Weeth playing between set music played. He played a great Stairway to Freebird, combining the classics.
Vocally, Sons of a Peach are nothing special. No real cringers, but they are by no means note perfect. But instrumentally, they really excel. Up front they have Greg “Cheech” Hall and Jimbo Zill on guitars. Lots of talent right there. The guitar solos were all amazing. On bass, Mike Von Muchow and on drums Frank Utecht. On keyboard, and occasional guitar -trading for the keyboards with Cheech, there was Rick Weeth. And, another guy who's name I don't know, on violin. …I love violins in rock music. 
Sons of a Peach sing the Allman Brothers Soulshine Rick Weeth on acoustic guitar plays some between set music
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| Last Updated on Thursday, 18 February 2010 08:07 |
The Sons Of Peach are worth seeing. I don't think they have a web site but if I find it later I will post it below. If you see them playing in a bar close to you, they are worth a show.