|
It was a packed house. One of those, Fire Marshall look the other way, size crowds. All of us compressed and sweating at the Infinitea Tea House at 112 East Grand Ave. The Tea house often hosts bands and has live Jazz every Tuesday night. But it was a Monday night, the crowd took the employees by surprise. On stage warming up for Will Deed's Army was former Chippewa Falls, now NYC, Will Anderson with his one man band, Weed. The music? Did I like it? I liked the closing song, which he was playing some loops, recording his sounds and playing with them. As far as the rest of it, humm, I am not sure I feel qualified to answer.
|
|
Saturday night was Dave Rogers from Lacrosse, on stage at the Snout Saloon. I am not a huge Dave Rogers fan. His performance is a touch dry, but technically perfect. So, behind that caveat, I have to say Dave was sounding the best I have heard him. The band plays a mix of mostly blues covers with an original or two thrown in. Dave plays a pretty good blues shuffle, so we hear some good Stevie Ray Vaughn. And, Dave Orr, in addition to being band Drummer, is the sound tech. No surprise the sound is great.
|
|
|
It was just a little over a month ago since Ross William Perry was last at the Snout Saloon. It is unusual for us to have Ross playing at the Snout twice in one year, let alone two shows just a month apart. Talking to him I found he is having a tough time finding work in the Twin Cities. The bar business there is down, and many of the venues that hosted live music -either don't have the budget for it at all this year, or if they do they want a band for little or no money. I feel for him. I really do. But I also have a happy sense of "their loss is our gain" as I settled into my regular spot for the second set.
|
|
The band, Mojo Lemon, Volume One reports to be the Best Blues Band in the Chippewa Valley. For my part, I would have to agree. Strictly speaking, a real blues aficionado wouldn't consider most of what the band plays as blues. I, on the other hand, am willing to color outside of the lines where blues is concerned. They are having fun on stage. The music selection is great. I am having fun listening. It was a great night to be at the Snout Saloon.
|
|
If there is a date, a patron of the Snout Saloon keeps track of better than Christmas, it is in the third week of November. Not for the big meal on Thursday, but because of the birthday of Chad Kruger. Chad is bartender, manager and director of music for the bar. If you are a music fan, you pay attention. Because when the guy who books the bands, throws himself a party, life is good.
|
|
|
It was fun hearing Mike Perry. It always is. Singer/songwriter of the honest wisconsin life. But, I will be quite honest with you, I was there to see QuinnElizabeth for the first time. Over the past months I have seen their name show up on more and more showbills. But, never anything on a night that would work out for me. Tonight I made it. And, I am so very glad I did.
|
|
Back from his US tour, Brian Bethke did a show of old favorites, and even older unreleased songs written over the past fifteen years, as well as a few new tracks. It was great hearing lots of music I have never heard him sing before. It was also great to hear his new stuff. The Acoustic Cafe was filled when we walked in. We slid into the final empty booth.
|
|
The baby faced Ian Jacoby was not so. He was sporting his winter stubble, as Laarks opened for Retribution Gospel Choir at House of Rock. It was the first time I have seen the Choir, a good experience. The many'th time I have seen Laarks, outstanding. And, some music by a new band worthy of your time. It was a good night to be at the House of Rock.
|
|
|
|
|
<< Start < Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next > End >>
|
|
Page 6 of 19 |
