Greens at 6 pence last night

The Greens played Six Pence Pub last night here in Parkersburg. They were in the front room, which was very packed with Saturday night music lovers. The Greens were hosting for two nights of shows, a band from Wilmington NC, Sci-Fi, so they had a set sandwiched between a brief opening set by the Greens, and a longer more "traditional" set to finish up. Tony Castillo was present, enjoying a little reunion playing time with the Greens, due to some (well deserved!) time off from Med School. Tony steps back in and adds some great guitar work to the band. Sci Fi played instrumentals, focusing on some strong keyboard work. They had the Greens crowd up and dancing and sweating (up a storm!). The Greens had been playing 4 straight nights, kind of checking out what a minor tour would seem like; playing consecutively nights. Lewisburg, Elkins, Morgantown and Parkersburg. The Greens played a solid "classic rock" mini set about half way through their long later set; some Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Doors, etc. Much to the pleasure of the audience. I lot of the loyal throng were aware this was a last local show for the Greens until August, so were relishing the infectious, joyous sound and atmosphere. I prefer the "back room" being available for the Greens and their big following; the front room doesn't really provide very many good spots for seeing the band, and lots of "in between" distractions with the bustling activities in the middle of the room. As always, the Greens make the upbeat best of things, to keep a positive, festive vibe going. I guess there may be a return hosting, down in North Carolina where Sci Fi is from for the Greens to play down there, possibly in August.