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| From | "Tim Wild" <munkibob@gmail.com> |
| Subject | Re: Two killer shows in 24 hours |
| Date | Sat, 1 Apr 2017 21:49:30 -0400 |
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I've seen Chuck Prophet and the Mission Express several times when they have played here in Orlando and it's always been a fun show.
I was fortunate enough to see them last year in Santa Cruz on the first night of their mini-tour with Garland Jeffreys. It was kind of a strange venue, a restaurant named the Crepe Place that served crepes in the back and had a bar area in front with no stage. Chuck and the band came out first and did a set and then brought Garland out for four songs. Chuck played a little more after Garland left the stage (including a terrific “Shake Some Actionâ€) and then brought Garland back for a final 3 or 4 songs including “I’m Waiting for the Man.†It was a great show, Garland kept wandering into the crowd right where I was standing. He was a wild man.
I agree with your assessment of Chuck's latest album, it's a good one.
Tim
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Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2017 8:09 AM
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Subject: Two killer shows in 24 hours
My city has been slacking off, but "shuffling off to Buffalo" (NY) has
proven magical this week.
Wednesday night Chuck Prophet and the Mission Express dropped a 100
minute set on us featuring songs from his new album (the already "best
of 2017" contender (BOBBY FULLER DIED FOR YOUR SINS) as well as a
plethora of great cuts from his deep catalogue. One of the best bands I
have seen in a while, and I emphasize the word "band" - no one is
showboating, and each player is intuitive and supportive of the others.
They rock, they swing, they groove, and Chuck is both a great
storyteller and a funny guy. (And in tribute to Chuck Berry, he pulled
out probably the most obscure cover you could imagine).
Drove home after that show, went to work, and then drove back the next
night to see Dan Baird and Homemade Sin (also featuring the amazing
Warner Hodges, ex-Jason and the Scorchers). Unpretentious - I think they
probably loaded in and broke down their own gear - they are overflowing
with talent and an inexhaustible catalogue of material. This year is
especially prolific with both a Baird solo album (SO LOW) and a band
alum (ROLLERCOASTER) to feature. Mauro Magellan is a whirling dervish on
drums; imagine Keith Moon lived and started over. I never miss this band
when they are within striking distance as Baird is truly one of the
torch-bearers for the DNA of true rock'n'roll (and a hell of a great guy
to boot).
Tickets for both shows were a mere $15 in clubs that might legally
squeeze in 200-300 people, and while I feel blessed to be able to enjoy
band of that caliber in intimate settings, I know they deserve far wider
acclaim and much greater respect. Both get that in spades, of
course...in Europe.
Highly recommend both the live shows and the new albums.
cheers
b
NP Samantha Fish, CHILLS AND FEVER (wherein a young blues guitar
magician collaborates with the the BABY-era Detroit Cobras band and a
horn section to deliver a sultry, sexy romp. I do believe it's pissing
off her fans, though no one has yelled "Judas!" yet, as far as I know...)
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