The line-up was as follows: Don Strauss on bass, Michael Valdez on keys, Sawyer Lawson on drums, David Moore on lead guitar and vocals, and David Keevil (in the very fetching hat) on harp and backing guitar. And that's the incredible Rob Carlson on lead guitar. As usual, he knocked our socks off (after he blew us out of our shoes).
As well as being an occasional speed demon, Rob's got real soul.
Great interplay between the rhythm section and the soloists. And check out that gorgeous dobro!
Rob ended with a bang, and we brought in the marvelous Ron Chancey. What an artist! He makes his Strat talk, wail, and bark like a dog. Beautiful.
David Moore was tearing up the vocals, and playing some pretty spectacular lead guitar as well.
Rob Cedrone stopped by, and jumped in on vocals for a couple of numbers (we had to beg). Great pipes and great presence -- Rob's a real front man.
The set ended all too soon; Ron stepped out, and we welcomed Gordon Fromm in the lead guitar spot.
Nice licks! He was spot-on for Bell Bottom Blues, and stretched out in great style on various other numbers.
Major kudos to David Moore for organizing the event, leading rehearsals, writing up playlists and charts, singing, playing guitar, and inspiring us all! Thanks, David!
Thanks as well to our photographers: Griffin Keevil and Noah Mendelsohn.
And so ends another Acoustic Showcase. A real pleasure -- to play and listen. An honor and a huge kick to make music with such an accomplished bunch. Good stuff!
And now we're going to set aside the amps and pedals, and get back to acoustic instruments for a while. See you next time!
