Road Report 11 - Buskirk-Chumley Theater, Bloomington, IN

[lothar]

Hello everybody out there in the land of Gomes!

Two Theater shows in two days.  Hail, yeah!

And, we are coming to you live from the second Bloomington city in two days.  This time it's Hoosierville (Indiana), boy am I confused!  Last night's show was a benefit for the Red Cross of Monroe County of Indiana, and like yesterday we met a group of dedicated, hard working and passionate people that take the time and effort to put events like these together. Tonight we would like to thank Phil Bowmer and his staff of doing an amazing job of putting the power of music to a great cause and not just for my listening pleasure (although there is nothing wrong with that, is there?).

And now, my show report!! This was a night where the Senoirs of Indiana University celebrated their graduation, and also a night where the people in attendance of the show were just begining to get their proper education, yeah, yeah, yeah! A PhD in Bluesification. This was our first time playing here and only a handful or so in attendance have been exposed the the live experience! By the time we hit the stage and opened with the driving sound of Soul Power, to the very last note of Testify, the crowd was hooked!  As for usual, Anthony and the band had them believing that Music FOR SURE is the medicine! The band was clicking in this fine theater as Roger, Roberto, Melva and Pinky made it easy for Anthony to gather the crowd and show his versatility. That's what I'm talking about!!!  My man!

I got to say, I love "the family", it was great to see a group of members that showed, Nashville Kathy made it all the way from Tennessee.......the Road warrior that she is, don't take it too hard, you made it to the show on time...................even I got lost with 2 GPSs, road maps and wrong directions from the locals.  We're only human! And Mr.Jim Carfield driving all the way from Georgia to enjoy the show!  As usual we put you to work, after all that's what family is for.  Thanks for NOT being there Larry! The biggest surprise of all was that Tony B was in the building (where have you been boss?).  He is my tour manager mentor, and as such, I also put him to work. Hail Yea!!!!!!!!!!!

After it was all said and done, I can see that the Anthony Gomes Band and the Red Cross and Bloomington are a perfect prescription!!! Thanks to Ethan and the Kirkwood Theatre staff along with Mitchell Caver who designed and produced the great show poster!

This will do it from your Conductor, save all your hugs and handshakes until we meet again!

Over and Out,

Lothar

[pb]

It was a pleasure to have Anthony, Roger, Roberto, Melva and Pinky grace the stage at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. We are already working on getting a return engagement scheduled and judging from the buzz in the theater and on the street after the show, it should be easy to fill the venue next visit. 


Cheryl took some great pictures of the show. Here is one of Anthony demonstrating his string bending technique.  pb



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[kathyb]

It's amazing the odd realizations that come out of long rainy road trips, like the fact that my windshield wipers provided an exact metronome to Sinners Song--it was in perfect sync each time. By the way, got lost on the way back too--told you I can't stand state roads on rainy nights. Great to see everyone, and a fantastic show!

[lothar]

You're killing me Kathy! We must find some time together so we can swap road "dramas" ! Yeayeayea !

[guitarfacemelter]

lo - most new phones have gps in them. you will never be lost again.

[ang]

lo u crack me up I love reading all of your road reports u rock lo:>)

[betty]

Lothar, looks like your gps needs a gps!