Well, if you missed Shotgun Party's show this past Friday, you missed an awesome evening of great music! The minute they took the stage and began to play, it was easy to picture a family sitting in their living room and turning on the Saturday evening radio program back in the 30's. Jenny Parrott's lead vocals are unique (she sounds exactly like Jenny Parrott) and she easily beckons you to the era of music that is very easy on the ears. On several high-adrenaline songs they played, I was amazed at how she was able to keep time with the rhythm strokes on her guitar, and sing without sounding like she's singing into a fan. To Jenny's right was one of the most gifted fiddle players I have ever had the pleasure of hearing. Katy Rose Cox, while classically trained has been playing violin since a very young age of four years old, if I recall correctly; and has been playing ever since. Her playing was extraordinarily versatile, and perfectly executed, and her vocals were an excellent compliment to this trio. Lastly, there was Andrew Austin-Petersen lending his first-rate acoustic bass work to this multi-talented group. Andrew's awesome drove the bottom end of their music flawlessly and added to the performance immensely while interacting with both Jenny & Katy Rose. His vocal contributions, although limited, were awesome and a great touch on the evening. This was Andrew's next to last gig with Jenny & Katy Rose as "Shotgun Party." His farewell show with them was at Austin's Continental Club on Saturday July 2nd. Shotgun Party will continue through the rest of the year with an alternate bass player, and although they will miss Andrew dearly, they wish him well in his new adventure with the Lost Bayou Ramblers, a cajun music band from Lafayette, LA. I look forward to keeping up with each of these talented people, because whatever they do next, musically, will be excellent!
Bottom Line ... whether you have seen Shotgun Party or not, if they are within a two or three hour drive, you need to get to one or two of their shows, because after this year you won't be able to see them any more!
Alan - Rear Window Listening Room
Bottom Line ... whether you have seen Shotgun Party or not, if they are within a two or three hour drive, you need to get to one or two of their shows, because after this year you won't be able to see them any more!
Alan - Rear Window Listening Room