Todd Burge's CD release songwriter night

Friday was an enjoyable evening of songwriter music at the Blennerhassett Hotel; part of the second Friday evening series. This time Todd himself was the featured artist; showcasing his recently completed new CD Lost and Found. He sang quite a few songs from it, and a few other songs from his songlist. He had bass and multi-instrumentation back up from Billy Matheny and Will Crichton; for some excellent music. Some good variety of songs/ styles / lyric content, and enjoyable banter between songs, explaining the origins, etc. Lots of acknowledgment of others contributions and influences. Opening up were a variety of local songwriters each singing just one song, with John Lilly and Ron Sowell (from Charleston) doing two songs! Ron is the leader of the mountain stage band, and John is the editor of Golden Seal, and a solid contributor to Wv music. Marlin created quite a stir, marching right up to the front part way through, and bounced to the music and kept trying to engage Todd in dialogue. Todd handled it well, good naturedly - it kept going on!! The otherwise attentive and "behaved" audience were also tolerant of this amusing distraction!!! TAKE A listen to Todd's new CD, and give him some appreciation for the work he does for the local music scene.