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, December 23, 2007

Greens show last night

WOW! Did the Greens ever rock the house last night! This, especially in conjunction with the previous night, was an awesome display of music, crowd involvement, showmanship and all. They left it on the bandstand, as the saying goes. The Greens poured an incredible amount of energy into their music last night, and an enthusiastic crowd feed off the music, and feed back to the Greens. This was a long show; repeats of songs from the night before that worked for the crowd reaction, and highlighting Aaron's saxophone parts, and more and different ones, too. They went deep into the show without a cover tune in sight; finally hitting some at the point that the dancers were primed and pumped. A solid mix of the loyal followers, folks in for the holidays from out of town, and probably just some other holiday revelers thrown in. I think its safe to say, that it will carry a little momentum into the other two Parkersburg shows next week; Dec. 28th at the Front Row, and back to the wheel house on New Year's Eve. Check back frequently, because the announced price for the party may change; to a hopefully more reach-able amount for the average Greens fan (if there is such a thing??)
Tony was added to the mix on this night, and his second guitar work adds a lot to the rich mix of the "old" Greens sound- He has the songs down, and clearly loves to contribute; he is a greatly talented creative force.
The Wheel House had to be pleased with the lively and enthusiastic crowd; they looked very tired at the end; but had to be happy with the draw- this should stick in their mind as a good event- I assume its probably the biggest event they've had up to this point, under the new management.

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