Anchored by the solid foundation of bassist Ian Mauricio and powerhouse drummer Joachim Greve, and fired by the interwoven twin guitar work of Steve Wright and Jules Fothergill, Sugarkane built a musical platform that offered sundy possibilites, which they joyously fulfilled.
Jules Grudings counterwighted thunderous hammond with nanced fills, while John O'leary occupied a pivotal John Mayall style catalytic role in which his big toned harp and expressive phrasing were perfectly framed on a moving version of 'Drifting Blues'.
You can't beat a beautifully balanced sextet who share their sheer joy of playing with an appreciative crowd. Bravo!
Also a big shout out to the psychedelic tinged Pefect Blue Sky who radiated positivity and musical intensity on a west coast influenced, blues tinged set that lit the fuse for a memorable night.
