25 March 2009, 3:03 pm
I worked the door for Carole Kapeliela's show at Last Call Saturday March 21st. Actually used the line "Hi, I'm your cover girl tonight. . . " Even recovering from a cold Carole still sounded good. Her backup musicians were fabulous. Bud Schultz on keyboard & vibes was his normal charming self. He worked with my aunt June Tonkin many years ago. Bob Antolin was on bass, sax & flute - an amazing musician. Bud & Bob work together as the "Killer Bees" - it's a treat to see them in their matching sweaters . . . On drums with Carole for the first time was Allen Lynn. Nice man - great drummer. Glad I was there to enjoy the show.
Dustin Lafferty
Sunday I saw 9 Pound Hammer at Engine House 9. They had a packed house at Doyles Saturday night, so the sparse crowd at E9 was probably a bit of a let down. We were a listening crowd tho, & enthusiastic about their music.
Jake Garrido
It had been a while since I'd heard 9 Pound Hammer. They've added a few new songs. All are good, but one - Sins of the Father - has real potential. It's a duet between Dustin & Todd, and Todd uses a very high harmonica that gives a piccolo effect. A little tweaking & it will be great.
Todd Arrighi
Dustin also sang In Another Life. He told me he'd forgotten he'd written it & recently rediscovered it. I'm so glad. This is a subtle love song, and haunts me more than any of his songs. His wife cried when she first heard it. I don't blame her - who wouldn't like to hear their husband say how lucky he is because he's "the guy that got the girl"
Good Musicians, great singers, great songs - another great show.
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