We heard Gabby Holt at the Alberta Rose theater a couple of months ago showing off her singer/songwriter persona. I enjoyed the show but singer/songwriter stuff is not at the top of my list. I remember wondering at that time how she might sound with a good band.
Got my answer! Gabby joined Hivemind with Daniel Bedell on guitar and drummer Evan Prochaska. I'll be brief - these guys are good! All original stuff (I think).
Most new bands trying to present a set of original stuff usually wind up with the same song presented over and over again with nothing but a tempo change. Not these guys; every tune was very different and interesting. I loved the use of the wah wah pedal and overall musicality. Don't know if the acoustics at Mississippi Pizza or the equipment was lacking but I was straining to discern the lyrics. Bet they were as good as the music.
This was good, honest rock and roll (is the term acceptable? Don't care, it's my blog). Gabby, Dan, and Evan - I think you have something here. Thanks for a good time!
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