Have we worked together before? asked Big Brother guitarist (and one of the group's founders) Sam Andrew (below right) just before being introduced on-stage at the Narrows by your humble Backstage Blogger. You look like somebody, he said.
Your humble blogger, flattered that this musician WHO WAS THERE even took notice I was alive, replied "I look like a lot of people." We chatted a bit when it hit upon me that this guy, who played with Janis Joplin, was a certifiably nice gentleman. In fact, all of Big Brother and the Holding Company's members playing the Narrows Saturday night were warm
and friendly. That's important to the crew at the Narrows. And for the audience, too. After the show the band spent quality time with them, always a wonderful gesture, since band members are sometimes exhausted after a performance.
Two other original members--David Getz and Peter Albin--joined Sam along with fab singer Lynn Asher (filling in for Janis) and a young guitarist (filling in for guitarist James Gurley, who apparently no longer works with the band) who looked like he was being mentored by Sam, although he had terrific chops. That's Lynn and Peter in the photo above.
Yes, they did the hits, including Summertime, as well some new songs, too.
Opening the night was Louie Leeman and Cheap Sneakers, who got the ball rolling with their stellar musicianship, impeccable musical taste, and gentle humor.
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