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Monthly Archives for August 2001
Kevin Borich Express
Although I am not exactly a connoisseur of Blues music, this seemed a lot more like what I expect to be Rock ‘N’ Roll, but then again, categorisation is for Americans. I enjoyed it so who cares what the style is called. The Bass player, Harry Brus, particularly impressed me. His right hand seemed to have evolved for the specialised purpose of whacking bass strings - from where I was sitting the Tree Frog-like pads on the tips of his fingers were clearly visible. Combined with his habit of keeping his eyes firmly closed during the entire performance, he truly projected a surreal presence into the room, as much artistic performance as it was musical.
Special guest for the evening was Sue Cruickshank, who I was surprised to recognise, though from where I know not. About the same time they brought out the keyboard player, who was as ‘individual’ as the bass player. Kirsten made a comment that was too amusing to put in here, but it certainly fit the bill. Ask her, if you want.
A great night out: the food was good, the venue was good, the entertainment was great, and of course the company…
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The juice that makes you itchy
Choko. I was pleased that I actually managed to arrive before they started their set. They played most of the old faves, with the timely addition of “Bust a Move”, dedicated to a little lady who used a killer pickup line to her advantage. All this track was missing was a pair of “Skilltester” pants for the bass player. Track three was my personal favourite, “Glory Trail”, a copy of which can be downloaded here.
Both Rock Solid and Gus seemed to lag a bit halfway, but Mr Solid got his second wind to deliver a powerful close, all the more entertaining for the groupies he was fending off on stage. All to soon did they finish, without the pleaded-for Spice Girls cover. I was left excited yet wanting, probably some musician trick to make me come to their next gig. Then the surly barman was pushing us out, and I was left to wonder why the blonde had winked at me. Perhaps she was also having a second wind?
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