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Cornbread
 The
Los Lonely Boys, Brotherly Tour takes on the
Show Me State
KC and St. Louis, Missouri –
from Cornbread
& Mama with photos by Big Dave
August
19, 2005
Los Lonely Boys w/ Robert Randolph & the
Family Band and Martin Sexton at The City Market
(founded 1857) in Kansas City. Rain, thunder
and lightning delayed the concert. The Los Lonely
Boys played six songs on a wet stage, as the
fans at the crowded City Market enjoyed the
bit they saw. See
review of Randolph/Sexton.
September 17, 2005
Los Lonely Boys with special guest The Jackie
Greene Band played at The Pageant in St. Louis.
The
young and talented Jackie Greene opened with
a rockin’ blues set with Gumby hangin’
out on the mic stand. I personally liked the
Muddy song “Nineteen Years Old”.
This twenty-four year old played acoustic and
electric guitar, sang, played keyboards and
harmonica – wow. We met up with Jackie
after the show. When asked who is greatest influence
was, he said "Tom Waits". Check back
as we’ll be reviewing Greenes newest CD
soon.
What a treat this show was. Big Dave, Mama and
I got to hang out with the Garzas before the
show. The concert was outstanding and we agreed
it was one of the best we’ve EVER seen.
Ringo (drums), Jojo (bass) and Henry (guitar)
played, sang and grooved for over an hour and
half. Man, they are so talented and have a ton
of energy. We were treated to new songs from
their upcoming release as well as songs from
their first CD. While each song provided for
an opportunity for a solo, they were done in
a Stevie Ray Vaughan meets Santana meets Richie
Valens - loud and perfect delivery. I predict
their new song about 'doing it my way' will
be a huge hit. Jojo was seldom still as he was
kickin’, stompin’, running, jumpin’
and even spinnin’ – yes while playing
his six string bass. If you missed their concert
or if you want an excellent treasure get the
DVD “Live
From Austin”.
Publishers
note -This band,
already well established with a Grammy to their
credit, still have the energy of a new band,
even though they've been playing music together
since childhood. They mentioned to the packed
house at the Pageant that they were taught by
their father at an early age "that the
only thing that truly mattered was our music
and our fans", and that stardom was all
incidental. Having had a chance to briefly meet
this talented group of brothers, I can attest
to their sincerity and humble nature...a true
measure of a star.
Big Dave
Ciao'
for now, peace.
Peter 'Cornbread'
Cohen, CBP
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Cornbread@STLBlues.net ~
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