Old School Freight Train brought their musical prowess with a strong sense of taste and dynamics to the Narrows Saturday night.The audience not only enjoyed the show, but at times were almost--and this is probably the right word--astonished.
For example, when the group did a moving cover of George Harrison's song Something you could almost hear the crowd gasp at the creativity, particularly when the stand-up bass player did part of George's classic lead line from the song.
Old School Freight Train plays a combo of bluegrass and jazz--sometimes called dawg music. While that type of music c
an be overly technical, the group managed to project a true reverence for song, whether it was written by the guys or the likes of Randy Newman (they did his Louisiana).If you missed the show, try to catch 'em next time.
If you saw them, please leave a comment. We'd like to know your thoughts about the show.
3 comments:
Hi
This is the second time we have seen OSFT and we continue to believe them to be the next coming of The Dawg (David Grisman's) original Quintet circa 1975.How fortunate to see them in a great intimate setting like the Narrows.
We hope that the Narrows can have them return in the near future perhaps in the fall when they release their new CD.
Great show!!!!!!!!!!
Skf
OFST has to be one of the hottest groups around. Virtuosos in nature,with a sensitivity far beyond thier years. They sing, play and have some killer arrangements. One of the best shows we've ever had
We really enjoyed the OSFT show at the Narrows on Saturday. These 5 guys bring fresh, intense sound and passion to the music. Bring them back and often! Bring the music and we shall come! Can't wait to see them at Johnny D's on March 14th. The Narrows is doing a great job bringing in the music. Thx.
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