DRUGSTORE COWBOYS/MATT KENESEN BAND
The Donkey Venue 14th July 2024
The Donkey Venue did us really proud yesterday... a day when all of the usual suspects gathered to see two exceptional bands playing in the garden.
First up was the MATT KENESEN BAND... sadly i missed the first few minutes of this set, but the band were in fine form, delivering a hugely enjoyable set of country/americana. Playing mainly songs written by Matt with a few well judged covers thrown in, including a fine "Rockin' in the Free World"
If you want a band to bring a party, you can do no better than booking the DRUGSTORE COWBOYS. Hard to fully categorize this band, but americana/rockabilly/rock'n'roll seem to cover the bases. As ever the band ripped through a selection of Nick's own songs and a great series of covers, each one given the upbeat powerhouse Drugstore Cowboy treatment. The covers are from a wide range of sources, including CCR, T Rex, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell and many others. Towards the end of set set Nick suggested it was time for the anthemic material, and launched into Glen Campbells "I'm a Drugstore Cowboy"
As ever Nick seemed unwilling to leave the stage... recalled he hadn't played any Chuck Berry and launched into "Sweet Little Sixteen" before closing with the ever loved "White Lightning"
This band are always outstanding... it's always party time when they play... and this was another terrific set, full of energy and swagger, and hugely uplifting.
On a high after the music it was into the pub to surrounds the TV'to watch the Euro final... perhaps a draw a vewil of that particular event...
Huge thank to Mike and everyone involved at the The Donkey Venue for a really great afternoon/evening...
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