Wow, been so busy with concerts, life, and work completely forgot I even had this blog! *slaps hand* Bad Holly. Eh...oh well. I come bearing a review of my most recent concert experience! Rocco Deluca and part of his Burden (Ryan Carmen and Dave Beste) at the Hotel Cafe on 5-18-08. Enjoy! I know I did.
Oh, and if you haven't already, do yourself a favor and check out the band's music! http://www.myspace.com/roccodeluca
Last night I had the privilage of seeing Rocco, Ryan and Dave play for a packed house at the Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles. The show seemed to be sold out and there were still people in line hoping to buy a ticket.
On to the set list!
Gloomy Sunday - this song likes to rip out my heart, stomp all over it with the pain you feel emanating from the song, and then gently put my bruised heart back in place with a hug, leaving me breathless at the sheer brilliance of it.
How Many Times - another brilliant song, both for the lyrics and the guitar playing/singing he always brings with it
Gift - need I really say more?
Dope - Rocco's music is drug of choice and I am happily and wonderfully addicted
Swing Low - This song continues to be one of my favorites both the cd and live version. Every time I hear them perform this live I am rendered speechless at the talent and the cohesiveness of this band and the heart and energy they put into each song.
Nightengale - Another one of those songs that makes your heart break with the raw emotion you can feel emanating from it, yet you refuse to part ways because of the sheer beauty of it.
Wayfaring Stranger - One of those songs that always give me chills with the power and emotion of the way he sings this song.
I Trust You To Kill Me - Maybe it's because this is the song that got me hooked as a fan of the band to begin with, but I don't think I will ever find a more perfect song or an ending to a show than when they play this song. This song, as is the same with Swing Low, Painfully Pretty and others is great on CD, but LIVE?? You really don't want to get me started. But I will anyway.
They take a 5 minute song, and transform it into an 8-10 minute full-out jam session. Once again it's apparent how cohesive these guys are when they play. Rocco smoothly transitions from the song itself to a 2-3 minute showcase that reaffirms that he is the real deal and is among the ranks of the best guitar players of all time. Not to be forgotten, Dave plays so well off of whatever Rocco is doing that I find myself becoming entranced with the sounds he is producing. And the backbone of it all is Ryan on the cajone. Pounding out the rhythm, until all you know is the feel of the beat of the percussion and sounds of the guitars, creating a mixture that can only be described as perfection.
Just when you think you can't phsically take anymore, that every fibre of your soul is ready to burst, they smoothly transition back to the song, leaving you with your mouth hanging open, entranced and wondering what the hell just happened!
Needless to say, despite some sound issues, this was an amazing show. The crowd was definitely into the music. Rocco and the guys were constantly joking and telling stories as guitars were tuned and sound issues were taken care of. All in all a good night! Unfortunately I have no pictures from the show as flash is not allowed (though some chose to bend the rules). That and I was too enthralled by the music to bother.
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