This talented fellow was one of the most animated and entertaining drummers I’ve ever seen. Rather than buried in the back, his kit was set up stage front and he was very much a part of the show. There are more shots of him, and the headliner Natalie MacMaster in my Flickr photoset here: http://bit.ly/1oRxREv
What a fun group! A New Orleans style brass band (including a banjo who doubled as the player of the world’s smallest maraca and accordian). I’m looking forward to seeing them again at the Lowell Folk Festival. You can see all my photos from their set here: http://bit.ly/thepartyband2014
Another jaw-droppingly great show at the Lowell Summer Music Series. Trombone Shorty rocked the house with a heavy dose of New Orleans jazz with a sprinkling of James Brown and Satchmo.
I almost didn’t post anything from this show. No ‘pro cameras’ allowed, an artist who wore a baseball cap and sunglass for the ENTIRE SHOW, ‘dramatic’ lighting and a failed PC upgrade have left me with this less-than awesome shot. They can’t all be award winners.
Wow! — I was saying that a lot last night during the Delta Rae show. With powerful vocals, highly energetic stage presence, and engaging and soulful music these talented folks left a lasting impression. I went from ‘never heard of you’ to ‘big fan’ in span of two tracks!