Refugee 7 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 (edited) David Garfield and The "Cats" June 26 - 27, 2009 Syracuse Jazz Festival Syracuse, NY www.syracusejazzfest.com June 29th 2009 • Monday Night David Garfield and The "Cats" Special Cleveland Appearance Featuring...Alex Ligertwood (Vocals), Steve Ferrone (Drums), Larry Klimas (Sax), Kip Reed (Bass), and Tony Pulizzi (Guitar) Night Town - Cleveland Heights, Ohio Cedar Rd. Call for reservations & information http://www.nighttowncleveland I think Steve would LOVE to see some familiar faces! Edited May 7, 2009 by Refugee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echosoftom 3 Report post Posted May 7, 2009 Should be fun. It's a bit too far from home for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starfish 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2009 Oh of COURSE he's playing on the east coast when I'll be on the west coast... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieB 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2009 I saw David, Steve and Alex (and I'm not sure who else was there) once. That was a really great show! So much fun. And to see Ferrone up close like that!! :heart: I highly recommend this gig to anyone that can make it. :045: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LRED 1 Report post Posted May 8, 2009 Perhaps they will play closer crosses fingers I would love to check them out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Refugee 7 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 (edited) Just a little reminder. The West Coast/East Coast Dream Band w/ David Garfield, Alex Ligertwood, Randy Brecker, Larry Klimas, Doug Bossi, Lenny Castro, Steve Ferrone, Will Lee Edited June 25, 2009 by Refugee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starfish 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 Oh of COURSE he's playing on the east coast when I'll be on the west coast... I'm an idiot. When I first read this, I was thinking late July. If not for school - I have classes and clinic all weekend - I'd head up to Syracuse in a heartbeat. Damn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martin03345 167 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 Hm, I could make it to that. Have to find someone to go with though.....hm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Refugee 7 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Lee, who has clocked a lot of time as the bassist in the band that performs on Late Night with David Letterman (Bullock also spent time with this band during his career), then made what would be his second of three appearances on Friday during a set from the West Coast/East Coast Dream Band, under the direction of keyboardist David Garfield. The group featured soulful pipe cleaner Alex Ligertwood on vocals, consummate rock drummer Steve Ferrone, fiery guitarist James Harrah, saxophonist Larry Klimas, Latin percussionist Lenny Castro and Brecker on trumpet. Each musician legitimately tore the stage in half during moments of soloing glory as well as during high levels of emotion when the band came together as one. “Pick Up the Pieces,” one of the Average White Band’s most notable hits (Ferrone was also the drummer for the AWB during tours past), kicked it up a notch from the start and placed the band into a solid groove that continued throughout its set. The kick came on so strong, in fact, that bassist Lee’s amp toppled over on the stage, leaving him plucking along in silence. Kidding about the mishap, Garfield called out to the audience, “Hello, Syracuse! It’s good to be here. We’re already off to a wild start!” Ligertwood then simply annihilated a version of Steely Dan’s “Josie,” crooning the soulful vocal swells of the song with an intensity that would be nearly impossible to match. During one of the song’s breaks, Ligertwood, using his Jamiroquai-meets-Dr. John stage presence, spun around and pointed to Garfield, effectively passing on the beat with the gesture. Garfield’s group progressed into the anxious, sultry “Georgie Porgie,” one of the more well-written songs on Lee’s first solo album, 1993’s Oh! (Go Jazz). Lee served as vocalist on that tune, although he also proceeded to funkify the bass line of the number and the group’s others with his signature, quirky personality. The Dream Band also payed homage to Bullock during a run through one of his tunes, “Bean Burrito.” Lee remarked prior to the song that he remembered Bullock’s stage banter during his 2007 performance at the Syracuse Jazz Fest, during which Bullock introduced the song by explaining, “I love to eat. If you don’t eat, you’ll die!” http://www.syracusenewtimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3348&Itemid=148 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieB 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Sounds like it was a great show. I'd love to see these guys again. This review really brought back memories. They are great! Thanks for posting this, Linda. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
