 The
Rich McDonough Band – Live at the Sheldon
Concert Hall
{2005}
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by Shannon
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 What
can I say about Rich and his band? I remember
spending many nights at Beale on Broadway a few
summers ago taking in the sounds of this up and
coming band. It was the perfect combo sitting
on the patio with Busch Stadium in the background.
Then going to the Eat Rite Diner after the gig…fun
times I tell ya! I have also caught their act
a few times recently at BB’s before I left
town. Rich isn’t a flashy performer but
he really doesn’t need to be. Rich is a
masterful blues guitarman, he lets the guitar
talk for him. The band is good and has a steady
confidence about them. Talking with Cornbread,
he said Les is one of the best singers in St.
Louis and does an excellent Ray Charles. I don’t
recall getting to hear that vocal talent, but
I will surely be listening for the Ray act next
time I catch the band! Don’t miss your chance
to see this band wherever they may appear!
(Publisher's
note - Les is an exciting new ingredient to an
already outstanding band of musicians, and not
only covers Ray Charles AND Aaron Neville classics
with ease, Les delivers it all in his very personal
style)
The band is:
Rich McDonough – guitar/background
vocals
M. Les Moore – guitar/lead
vocals
Sharon Foehner – bass/vocals
Joe Pastor – drums
1. Untrustworthy Woman - nice
harp sounds in the middle; steady guitar rhythm
2. Built For Comfort - good vocals;
I’ve always liked this classic! Also cool
wa-wa guitar effects
3. Willie & the Hand Jive
- my second fav on the disc-hand clapping &
toe tapping—my kinda combo!
4. Highway Back Home - another
classic; nice slow grindin’ blues
5. Hide Nor Hair - cool rumba;
diggin’ those shakers
6. Lil’ Red Rooster - if
you don’t feel this one, why do you listen
to blues??
7. Worried ‘Bout You -
like the drum beats of this tune
8. Blues With A Feeling - slow,
slow down home blues….gotta love it!
9. Shake Your Moneymaker - I
have always loved this Elmore James classic. It’s
one of my all-time favs and my favorite on the
disc!
I
give this disc a 3.5 of 5 on the rating scale;
my advice is go see the band in person—you
will get more of the blues feeling that way!
Get all the info you need about Rich and the
fellas at www.richmcdonoughband.com
Shannon
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