Segunda-feira 11 Nov 2013, 3h:05

So., 10. Nov. – The Holmes Brothers

Last Night I had the great Pleasure to participate at an almost private Concert from The Holmes Brothers- what a Location, a Room just twice or three Times bigger than my Living Room, sold out, 150 People, one price all Seats, we got frontrow Seats, less than one Meter away from the small Stage- what a Concert!

This I took from their Homepage, I can´t descripe it better:

"Over the course of their 30-plus year career, The Holmes Brothers (bassist/vocalist Sherman Holmes, guitarist/pianist/vocalist Wendell Holmes, drummer/vocalist and brother-in-spirit Popsy Dixon) have been feeding the souls of their devoted and ever-growing fanbase with a joyous and moving blend of blues, gospel, soul, R&B, rock ‘n’ roll and country. Their amazing three-part harmony singing, mixing Wendell’s gruff and gravelly vocals with Popsy’s soaring falsetto and Sherman’s rich baritone brings the soul and spirit of gospel music into everything they perform. Equally gripping is the rhythmic foundation laid down by Sherman’s bass playing and Popsy’s drumming, perfectly complimenting Wendell’s blues-soaked guitar solos and church-inspired piano playing. The band easily blends Saturday night’s roadhouse rock with the gospel fervor and harmonies of Sunday morning’s church service."

Back to the Concert: They played themselves through their long Career, they are a real Liveband. own Songs, Bluesstandards and Coversongs, like Cheap Tricks "I want you to want me", which sounds almost better than the Original. Wendell on Piano, wow.They made a brandnew Record called Brotherhood, which bought from them between the Sets, had a little Chat with this wonderful natural Guys, while signing my CD.

Hats off for this small great Band!