ACOUSTIC STRAWBS (L TO R): CHAS CRONK, DAVE COUSINS, & DAVE LAMBERT(CLICK TO ENLARGE)
Believe it or not, I am actually a fan of certain prog bands from the early 1970s. One of my favorite groups from this genre is the Strawbs, probably due in large part to their folk and folk rock influences. Not to mention the fact that they have harmony vocals to die for. They always pass through Chicagoland when on tour, and I've been fortunate to catch their act (specifically as the Acoustic Strawbs) three times over the last few years. It has always been a thoroughly entertaining experience, and guitarists Dave Cousins and Dave Lambert along with multi-instrumentalist Chas Cronk do a nice job of mixing songs from classic albums like From the Witchwood, Grave New World, and Hero and Heroine with their tasteful new material.
Anyway, I got the chance to see their show at the Abbey Pub on the city's northwest side last Friday night and predictably had an excellent time. I'm not the best photographer, but here are some pictures for the curious.
OPENING ACT PLASTIC CRIMEWAVE (R) W/ERIC COLIN ON HANDDRUM & HANDS OF HYDRA ON SITAR (CLICK TO ENLARGE)
DAVE COUSINS SWITCHES OVER TO BANJO(CLICK TO ENLARGE)
THE ONE AND ONLY DAVE LAMBERT(CLICK TO ENLARGE)
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I'm a long time Strawbs fan and caught them at a tiny, tiny place on the Oregon coast during their last (?) US tour, we actually both went through the front door together. Of course they were great, and yes, Dave Lambert couldn't resist bringing out the electric guitar. I always knew you had great taste in music!
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