When I read that Nine Below Zero would be presented at Savona, instinctively I went looking for what I had recorded a couple of years ago, during the downtown blues that took place in the squares of Varazze. Sometimes the boundary is as important as the music.
NBZ the occasion occupied the main stage, in the best possible hours, the 21, in order to enchant an audience well-prepared to be transported, and the performance was dedicated to sharing. See the movie in the attached link may exemplify my thoughts:
http://athosenrile.blogspot.com/2009/05/varazze-downtown-12-h-no-stop-music.html
I was surprised to learn that the concert would be held Saturday, March 5 at Center Billiards , and which also hangs out for various reasons, almost always order cooking, but I never thought such an event.
Bel stage and discrete space, but without detracting from the structures of our house, I could not forget seeing the NBZ, in 1980, the stage of Sanremo, as a group "shoulder" of Dire Straits . And way since then they have done a lot.
What about ... demonstration of professionalism (because their enthusiasm is not missed) and another to praise Marco Traverso , after years of Raindogs , mega concerts, like those of Jack Bruce and Johnny Winter , and after the various Downtovn background in blues, music continues in its commitment of overriding importance.
The public response, as often happens in our country, has not been much, when you consider the value and reputation of the musicians on stage.
Only two Italian concerts, Torino the night before and just Savona, should have led to a sell-out. These are unique opportunities in the area where musicians can take a closer look and steal some secret, and men more "old" can find their roots, perhaps trying to bring together their children with good music.
Or is it just a matter of participating in a good concert. Point.
But once again I must record my personal disappointment, one of many that fill this blog when I talk in my hometown.
Around 22 open "Les Trois Tetons ", a group of some repute in Savona, performing a couple of albums consisting of original songs and a few foreign tour.
And 'course, a theme night being R & B, food for the present, but there is another stretch of continuity between the two groups.
While "Les Trois Tetons are showing there's Nine Below Zero, and despite the need for a quiet moment pre-concert stop a few minutes to watch / listen showing an interest not of circumstance. When the guitarist and singer Dennis Greaves hangs in front of the stage, I wonder if you remember what happened in Varazze, on the occasion mentioned above, when Zac, frontman of "L3T", at the bis was pushed on stage and performed a song in the Stones , accompanied by the rest of the group seemed to enjoy (see links above).
Zac's music and members is top quality. Their performance is equal to the situation and for them drew my usual worn-out concept, which contains the fact assume that arise in the right place at the right time, determines the different paths of life.
So I create an image where it is natural "L3T" sound, in some smoky room London's mid-'60s, alongside colleagues who soon will enter the mythology ... listen to him:
the duration of the show mean that the first part should be completed by a certain time, and when informed that the time is the last track, the "Midnight Rambler " and it is hard to remain composed.
it is up to Zac to do as a liaison and provide the main attraction.
The NBZ are Dennis Greaves (guitar, vocals) , Mark Feltham (harmonica, vocals), Gerry McAvoy (bass) and Brendan O'Neill (drums) .
not clarify what some of the music can be transmitted in some situations, times when it is very important for the appreciation of the many categories in which we like to "pigeonhole" the artists, because they are moments that transcend every rule and not depend on personal taste, but for some reason that alchemy is created by mixing audience and artists who pursue a common goal.
Supported by the powerful rhythm section Greaves from the best, hanging in the balance between voice and rhythm misrepresented. His role as leader the stage is shared with Felthman, who sings and plays harmonica divinely. They are always attentive to the dynamics of the stage and how often natural, which is used to communicate. That harmonicity is absolutely continuous opening and enlargement of the arms is something that captures the audience and, perhaps unconsciously, assimilate. Details ... huge.
The group goes over a bit 'of history and having fun on stage, while "positive restlessness" increases.
Angelo Lucardi , my own age that would have things to tell galore, shoot from any position (his photos of this article), while mobile phones try to capture the right sequence.
It 's a series of riffs R & B and blues rock sound that makes the movement, until "the mix of roles becomes too physical. During the encore, in fact, the stage remains the only O'Neill, while the rest of the band joined the audience to encourage the drummer.
Excellent acoustics and an applause usual Alessandro Mazzitelli, the king's service, Usually the musician added.
The spectacle ends after midnight and with great composure fool the public.
There is still time to buy a solid CD / DVD and have it signed by the players.
A nice, unexpected evening of music. A real shame to miss certain occasions!
( http://www.ninebelowzero.com/ )
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