tuck's music journal

I write about local music stuff in West Virginia and nearby Ohio. I post lots of information about the Greens and musical benefit events I organize for my non profit organization. Americana music focused.

Sunday, July 15, 2007

Greens at the wheel house- "review"

The Greens returned to the Boreman Wheel HOuse last night after a gap in time. Mid-summer unknown for a crowd turnout; what with AllGood festival, vacations, outdoor fun, etc. And the turnover in management since the last time they played there. The Greens didn't disappoint, and the crowd was decent. Tony filled in on bass, with his usual enthusiasm and flair. Two times, Andy and Tony traded instruments and put on a versatile show / instrumental inspiration. Lots of Jimi Hendrix early, while they were waiting for Tony to arrive; with just drums and guitar. A diverse crowd from the night before; indicating a wide reach for the two days in Parkersburg; I counted probably only 5 people or so that were at both shows. A pretty different set list, though with Tony there, the songs played both nights even had different twists; some different tempos etc. Several more instrumentals and extended jams with this show. The audience seemed to appreciate the band coming up with their own seques; not much need to call out requests; though I requested cars and horses and tide turns again. They played long sets and covered a lot of ground. Wes was a trooper (trouper?) keeping his balance and dancing his heart out right up front. The bachelorette party didn't interrupt things too much, and they didn't stay too long.
I guess there are no local shows next weekend for the Greens (I thought there had been a gig at 6 pence?) But according to the my space schedule, its on to Tony and Cleo's in Wheeling in two weeks. Give andy a chance to rest up his voice. Things are still on for the NYC trip; PIttsburgh coming up too. Then some busy weekends in August. Hopefully, the timing will work out to get the CD out by mid-August (I should say CD's).

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