Wow....Holy sh..What the fff..!!! It just shows you what expectations can do to your mind!! This show was advertised as an Oshawa CD release party for "Humdinger", the new CD by Jerome Godboo and his all-star band with the legendary Alec Fraser on bass, the lovable and unflappable Al Cross on drums and the scary,but medicinal intensity of Shawn Kellerman's guitar.I already knew that Shawn would not be there tonight,as he's burning a path across the south eastern U.S. right now,but had expected Pat Rush,another Canadian guitar maestro(see Johnny Winter for instance),to not only re-create all of Shawn's licks from the new CD,but also infuse a taste of his own unique stylings that only Mr.Rush can deliver.When I didn't see either one of these two on the stage when I walked in, I first thought that,like in football, the 3rd string running back might not get the job done.....
What the hell was I thinking? Not only did Chris Burgess do everything needed to enhance and punch out every one of Jerome's songs as intended and expected,but at the same time established himself as another premier guitar player with this band and in this country.Well done,Chris,you made believers and fans of all of us.
As for Jerome,maybe he thought that he had to try harder or be even better than usual to overcome these expectations,but from an inspired soul,sang and played as well,if not better, than I've ever heard him before.I was going to list the songs that were highlights,but a shorter list would be which ones that weren't,for there would be nothing on it. I was disappointed that I couldn't say hello to and spend some quality time with Jerome's fiancee, Ms."...gardenjane.com...aka Janey," Jane Hayes,but there goes those expectations again. Maybe next time.Circle Friday Dec.14 on your calendar to witness the concert of the year,when Jerome brings in the other greatest harp player in Canada,David Rotundo,with any one of the above mentioned guitar geniuses, to blow us all away into Christmas. I really hope that were all still alive and well to experience this...Hope to see you there..............
What the hell was I thinking? Not only did Chris Burgess do everything needed to enhance and punch out every one of Jerome's songs as intended and expected,but at the same time established himself as another premier guitar player with this band and in this country.Well done,Chris,you made believers and fans of all of us.
As for Jerome,maybe he thought that he had to try harder or be even better than usual to overcome these expectations,but from an inspired soul,sang and played as well,if not better, than I've ever heard him before.I was going to list the songs that were highlights,but a shorter list would be which ones that weren't,for there would be nothing on it. I was disappointed that I couldn't say hello to and spend some quality time with Jerome's fiancee, Ms."...gardenjane.com...aka Janey," Jane Hayes,but there goes those expectations again. Maybe next time.Circle Friday Dec.14 on your calendar to witness the concert of the year,when Jerome brings in the other greatest harp player in Canada,David Rotundo,with any one of the above mentioned guitar geniuses, to blow us all away into Christmas. I really hope that were all still alive and well to experience this...Hope to see you there..............
1 comment:
excellent job Howard
a great new and vital source for info about our live music scene
good luck...
Will McGuirk
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