Alt-rocker Chuck Prophet and his band brought their San Francisco groove to the Narrows Thursday night--kind of a Tom Petty meets The Beatles meets roller rink organ. Very cool.
Your humble blogger chatted with Chuck before the show regarding Chuck's dad being in the breakthrough rock 'n' roll film Blackboard Jungle in 1955. Chuck says his dad was an extra in several classroom scenes--sitting next to actor Vic Morrow (remember Sgt. Saunders in the TV show Combat!?). His dad was a student at USC at the time.
Chuck attracted an enthusiastic crowd, larger than when he last played the Narrows about 4 years ago. We're delighted to see the growth in his fan base here on the East Coast, and hope to have him back soon.
Chuck was backed by his wife on keys and harmony vocals, as well as a drummer, bassist and guitarist. Chuck, himself, played some mean lead guitar, by the way.
5 comments:
First time at your venue last night and what a great place to see a show like that! Chuck and band were great! Thanks for booking him!
Yessir,
Good time was had by all and no one got hurt. Someone told me it's required of every Fall River performer to reference proto-feminist Lizzie Borden who took an axe and gave her husband 40 whacks.
Is that true?
Great show, great crowd. Met a couple from Chicago that was traveling the East Coast--and made a stop in Fall River to see Mr. Prophet.
Interesting interaction with Chuck and a particular woman in the crowd that seemed lost!?@
WOW, what a show. And Chuck commented? That just goes to show what a great guy he is. What stage presence, and he really impressed me with the guitar skills!
A recording of the show is available via a link on the message board at chuckprophet.com
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