Post by b on Dec 3, 2007 23:26:19 GMT -8
Rising flood waters, a closed interstate, and a confusing detour could not deter them, the Lost Dogs shook it off and performed an excellent set tonight.
Despite the weather issues, the band brought good turnout to the newly remodeled Bridge City sanctuary.
It seemed many of the people were regular followers of the Lost Dogs and were very familiar with each of the members and the bands history. One dad said brought his 3 children in order to "indoctrinate" them into the band. The band responded to good natured heckling by shouting back one liners and come backs ( at one point calling for the host church elders to escort a fan outside. I didn't do it ).
The band covered a lot of musical ground, at first more folk or blues sounding. After performing a short Christmas play they wrote (really!) based on the "Gift of the Magi" by O'Henry, they resumed with a series of classic and some original Christmas songs.
I found their versions of "silent Night" and "O Holy Night" to be quite powerful.
I was also affected by their memories of Gene Eugene, their now deceased original drummer. They described recording a song in his house, and how the sound of his coffee percolator and crackling of the fireplace can be heard on the master tape. At the time, they considered it a recording error. Now he is gone, and each time they listen to the record, that background noise reminds them of that night with him.
The grand finale was a cover of "knocking on Heaven's door", inviting people from the audience to come up and sing with them. It was incredible to see Josh on stage singing with the Lost Dogs!
After a short break, all of the members were out talking with fans, selling Cd's and posing for pictures. They proved very down to earth and friendly, even after a long travel day and performance. They definitely do not take themselves seriously,
but they put on a great show.
Thank you to everyone who worked to make it happen. This was a unique opportunity. I saw a flurry of activity beforehand, and am sure that there are many stories, but it all came together beautifully.
Despite the weather issues, the band brought good turnout to the newly remodeled Bridge City sanctuary.
It seemed many of the people were regular followers of the Lost Dogs and were very familiar with each of the members and the bands history. One dad said brought his 3 children in order to "indoctrinate" them into the band. The band responded to good natured heckling by shouting back one liners and come backs ( at one point calling for the host church elders to escort a fan outside. I didn't do it ).
The band covered a lot of musical ground, at first more folk or blues sounding. After performing a short Christmas play they wrote (really!) based on the "Gift of the Magi" by O'Henry, they resumed with a series of classic and some original Christmas songs.
I found their versions of "silent Night" and "O Holy Night" to be quite powerful.
I was also affected by their memories of Gene Eugene, their now deceased original drummer. They described recording a song in his house, and how the sound of his coffee percolator and crackling of the fireplace can be heard on the master tape. At the time, they considered it a recording error. Now he is gone, and each time they listen to the record, that background noise reminds them of that night with him.
The grand finale was a cover of "knocking on Heaven's door", inviting people from the audience to come up and sing with them. It was incredible to see Josh on stage singing with the Lost Dogs!
After a short break, all of the members were out talking with fans, selling Cd's and posing for pictures. They proved very down to earth and friendly, even after a long travel day and performance. They definitely do not take themselves seriously,
but they put on a great show.
Thank you to everyone who worked to make it happen. This was a unique opportunity. I saw a flurry of activity beforehand, and am sure that there are many stories, but it all came together beautifully.
