Goin' South - Duke O'Brien's 4.28.07

I've always kind of liked this band. I've seen them several times and I mostly like them. It's also always fun to see a band with a new player being coached through the songs in real time on stage. They did a good job. They fill the Southern Rock niche in the local area and it's hard to find a better local Southern Rock band. However, there are times I'm not bowled over by them and I sometimes think they should pick some better tunes for later in the evening. It sometimes feels like they run out of steam. Southern Rock is not as huge as it once was ... about 25 years ago ... so they aren't going to attract the younger audience as much as the older audience. However, they do seem to pick up a lot of good bookings so they're doing just fine.

Again, I like them and if you're in the mood for some Southern Rock, they are the choice.

As a side note, I had mentioned that Tycho Brahe at Govnor's last night was advertising the other bars they play at and I had mentioned I thought that was a little weird as you're telling that bar owner that you'd like the clientele there to not come there next week and patronize some other bar. Well, Goin' South announced they were playing at a different venue the next week end and I again thought that is kind of a weird thing to do. I don't think that is all that bad to do at Duke O'Brien's as it's never been my favorite venue anyway. I go there because it's the only venue of it's kind in town. Anyway ... see Goin' South. They are a solid practiced local band that deserves your support! http://www.goinsouth.com/