Entertainment For Lively Minds
Nearly Dan
Posted by LastRoseofSummer on 19 January 2012 - 7:35pm.
When:
Friday 6 January 2012
Where:
Robin 2, Bilston, Wolverhampton
Comments:
Now becoming an annual event for me in its third year. The Nearlies were on magnificent form this time, best yet. Sax and trumpets and bass all really exceptional, especially amazing female saxophonist, in support of the solid trio of duelling lead and rhythm guitar and keyboards. Very capable drumming too and the 'chick singers'* in superb voice. The friend I took is a blues-rock devotee so this was a departure; she was completely won over.
*the technical term, I am assured
The Audience:
Good enthusiastic turnout including some Young People!! some of whom actually danced (tough to do to the Dan). Most clearly knew entire repertoire by heart and the head-nodding a serious whiplash risk.
Food & Drink:
The usual real ale off but Guinness and Banks's available. Prices modest. Food is apparently available but this is an untried novelty.
It Made Me Think...:
A world away from the standard image of the cheesy 'covers band'. For this band it's neither a career nor a hobby, but a vocation. A stage awash with talent and great rock music played with love, skill and care. What's not to like?
