Return to Bluesville
By Dawn Pernestti
HLN Today reporter
Robinsonville, MS - 7 November 2003. All the guys proved that the Heart of Rock and Roll is still beating in the south as the band played Bluesville at the Horseshoe Casino in Tunica.
A sold out show with plenty of excitement was what was in store as the lights went down at 9 p.m. The band opened with "We're Not Here For A Long Time" and followed it up with the crowd pleasing "Heart of Rock and Roll."
"Trouble in Paradise," "Power of Love," and "Plan B," followed before the crowd was treated to an amazing horn selection. Bill started a drum solo which segued into "Rhythm Ranch" with was altered a bit to reflect the southern crowd.
The stage hands then brought out the row of microphones and the die hard fans knew they were in for the best part of the eveningı a capella. The long time members of the band were introduced as the crowd was given the scoop regarding Sean's fascination with motorcycles. As Huey began to introduce "60 Minute Man" as being for the ladies there was a very feminine roar that went throughout the crowd. He suggested that his wake up call the next morning be the sound of women screaming. The Curtis Mayfield cover "It's Alright" finished out the all too short a capella.
"I Want A New Drug" with impressive sax work by Johnny then provided the opportunity to wow the crowd with a solo that brought us to "Small World."
"If This Is It," "Heart and Soul," "But It's All right," and "Back In Time," brought us to the end of the first part of the concert as the guys made their way off stage. The crowd rose to their feet and began chants of "HUEY! HUEY! HUEY!" to encourage the guys to return.
The encore consisted of "Doin' It All For My Baby" and "Workin' For A Livin'" with a harmonica solo in between.
Bluesville is a relatively small venue that is one of the best places they have played. The sound was so good that one guest said that this was the first time she had ever been to a concert and the sound was CD quality. It may have sounded like a CD, but there is nothing that compares to seeing this band live.
