ALL THINGS NRBQ

[bRETT]

I saw them in Boston and it was quite nearly up there with shows I've seen by the classic-era Q, they're really that good. They had the Whole Wheat Horns (seemed to be the same guys) and made good use of them on "The Stripper," a song I've never heard covered before! Other covers included BJ Thomas' "Everybody's Out Of Town" and a whole lot more...oddly, they did a bunch from the very early Scraps album, including its instrumental song (Tragic Magic, I believe?) Nearly all the hits and a bunch more obscurities including "Cecilia" (which Al used to sing, and I hadn't heard it in decades). Got the great "Christmas Wish" as well. Long live the Q.

[Kemp]

I saw them in Boston and it was quite nearly up there with shows I've seen by the classic-era Q, they're really that good. They had the Whole Wheat Horns (seemed to be the same guys) and made good use of them on "The Stripper," a song I've never heard covered before! Other covers included BJ Thomas' "Everybody's Out Of Town" and a whole lot more...oddly, they did a bunch from the very early Scraps album, including its instrumental song (Tragic Magic, I believe?) Nearly all the hits and a bunch more obscurities including "Cecilia" (which Al used to sing, and I hadn't heard it in decades). Got the great "Christmas Wish" as well. Long live the Q.

YYR, Brett. This band is right at home with the entire Q catalog. Did you see the most recent Boston show?

[Lit]

"How do they sound so tight and so loose at the same time?"

That’s it in a nutshell. I can’t fathom anyone who loves music of any stripe that wouldn’t appreciate seeing them live.

Btw I checked the set list for your show and you got “Almond Grove” as a Flat Five cover. Yes you told me the backstory before; and yes I would see any band in which Scott and Casey were members.

In any event, can’t wait until I can see them again.

[Kemp]

That’s it in a nutshell. I can’t fathom anyone who loves music of any stripe that wouldn’t appreciate seeing them live.

Btw I checked the set list for your show and you got “Almond Grove” as a Flat Five cover. Yes you told me the backstory before; and yes I would see any band in which Scott and Casey were members.

In any event, can’t wait until I can see them again.

I may have mentioned this on this thread, but I saw Linda Gail Lewis, Jerry Lee's younger sister, at The Richmond Folk festival this fall, enjoyed her show and purchased her latest cd, "Wild, Wild, Wild", a collaboration with Robbie Fulks. It's a recording worth having and most cuts feature Scott, Casey and Alex Smith (drummer for The Flat Five). And, yes, now I remember "Almond Grove". Where can I find this set list? And happy new year!

[larrybalmur]

Hey Kemp, I was at the show. Back right up on the riser. Good view for my foot shorter wife and sound was spot on. I was amused at your self description as 'old guy with idiotic grin' as that fit 90% of the crowd. Was hoping my yellow keyboard jazzfest shirt would conjur you up. I am positive that the dance/ cracking me up ratio was higher than any show ever. Terry of course plays the most ludicrous fills at time while amplifying,, not slowing down the boogie. Only saw them at sit down venues like '92 and 5 or so years ago and there tunes make you move.. Band was great. Most of my favs were played. Wild Weekend was a wedding song and it was day before our 25th anniversary. Serendipity.

[Kemp]

Hey Kemp, I was at the show. Back right up on the riser. Good view for my foot shorter wife and sound was spot on. I was amused at your self description as 'old guy with idiotic grin' as that fit 90% of the crowd. Was hoping my yellow keyboard jazzfest shirt would conjur you up. I am positive that the dance/ cracking me up ratio was higher than any show ever. Terry of course plays the most ludicrous fills at time while amplifying,, not slowing down the boogie. Only saw them at sit down venues like '92 and 5 or so years ago and there tunes make you move.. Band was great. Most of my favs were played. Wild Weekend was a wedding song and it was day before our 25th anniversary. Serendipity.

Wow. Sorry I missed you. Next time we will be more specific about our descriptions. It was indeed a great show and a wild weekend and I really like the funky Ottobar. Happy anniversary and happy new year!

[bRETT]

YYR, Brett. This band is right at home with the entire Q catalog. Did you see the most recent Boston show?

Yes indeed-- the show I raved about happened on December 23.

[Lit]

I may have mentioned this on this thread, but I saw Linda Gail Lewis, Jerry Lee's younger sister, at The Richmond Folk festival this fall, enjoyed her show and purchased her latest cd, "Wild, Wild, Wild", a collaboration with Robbie Fulks. It's a recording worth having and most cuts feature Scott, Casey and Alex Smith (drummer for The Flat Five). And, yes, now I remember "Almond Grove". Where can I find this set list? And happy new year!

Thanks, I will look for that album. Here is the setlist link:

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/nrbq/2018/ottobar-baltimore-md-2b94c4de.html

Happy Q Year!

[Kemp]

Thanks, I will look for that album. Here is the setlist link:

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/nrbq/2018/ottobar-baltimore-md-2b94c4de.html

Happy Q Year!

Cool Website!

[Kemp]

Some upcoming dates. Not sure why they aren't on the schedule yet, but there are also May shows in Richmond and Virginia Beach.

March	Friday	8	Outpost in the Burbs	Montclair, NJ
March	Saturday	9	Palace Theater	Waterbury, CT
March	Sunday	10	Stone Church	Brattleboro, VT
March	Friday	29	Safety Harbor Music and Arts Center	Safety Harbor, FL
March	Saturday	30	Funky Biscuit	Boca Raton, FL
March	Sunday	31	Cafe Eleven	St. Augustine, FL
May	Friday	17	3rd Annual Desperado's/Wax Museum Reunion at The Birchmere	Alexandria, VA

[jonnygospeltent]

Hey Kemp,coming to Fitzgeralds to see The Q on the 4th of July?

[Kemp]

Hey Kemp,coming to Fitzgeralds to see The Q on the 4th of July?

I can't say what I'll be doing on the fourth, John. We are in a state of transition, too, and may be headed back to NC for a while. I do have two Q shows here in Virginia, one on May 15 in Richmond and another on May 18 in Virginia Beach. And I may even sneak away to one or two more, one in Charlottesville and one in Northern Virginia if the wife won't kill me for doing so. I want to absorb all that sunshine while I can. Hope you're enjoying retirement. I am. Sometimes too much.

[Kemp]

I have been negligent in my duties. Here are some upcoming shows:

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May	Wednesday	15	The Tin Pan	Richmond, VA
May	Thursday	16	Avalon Theatre	Easton, MD
May	Friday	17	3rd Annual Desperado's/Wax Museum Reunion at The Birchmere	Alexandria, VA
May	Saturday	18	Elevation 27	Virginia Beach, VA
May	Sunday	19	The Southern	Charlottesville, VA
June	Thursday	20	Shank Hall	Milwaukee, WI
June	Friday & Saturday	21 & 22	Midwest Conference 2019: The Hideout	Chicago, IL
June	Thursday	27	The Bishop	Bloomington, IN
July	Thursday	4	Fitzgerald's 38th American Music Festival	Berwyn, IL
July	Saturday	6	The Regent Theatre	Arlington, MA
July	Sunday	7	HighLifeStyle Show	Central MA

[jonnygospeltent]

Once again I can't recommend The 4th of July at Fitzgerald's enough.Kind of like The Patry without the free beer and food.

[Molo]

I have been negligent in my duties. Here are some upcoming shows

Kemp, can’t believe i’ll Be away for the entire VA run, including show in my hometown. But, headed back to NOLA for son’s graduation. Great to meet you briefly in the OZ tent this year. Enjoy the shows!