Beggars Opera has been around for many moons and if you've never had the opportunity to see these guys live or too young to have 'taken a ride' w/ Beggars Opera then you have surely missed out!
Beggars Opera is made up of :
Chuck Wiseman ~ Kit, harp, bongos
Dave Marcus ~ Kit, bongos
Stuart Hill ~ Lead guitar, vocals
Chuck Andrews ~ Guitar, vocals
Jim Pino ~ Rhythm, vocals
John Ashley ~ Bass, vocals
Beggars Opera not to be mistaken for 'Bare Essentials' is made up of a group of musicans that are no stranger to the stage. Only thing missin' was Mike Mitchell and his fiddle. Tonite (for the short time that I got to enjoy) was Over the Top AWESOME! You simply can not get much better than this. Had peeps literally come from Florida & Boston just to catch these guys on stage once again. My favorite quote of the nite was from Chuck Andrews (which was before they even started playing) says to a musican from Boston in the crowd.. "This things gonna get Real loose towards the end" if ya wanna get up and jam.. jus sayn'.
Beggars Opera started out strong like I knew they would with tunes from New Riders, Allman Bros, Lou Reed, and even alittle yes James Taylor. Wish I could have stayed longer guys but working for the man on Saturdays prevents it.
I'll close with a few of (just my take) on what I noticed right off the bat w/ these fine group of men.
Chuck Andrews ~ Permanent smile. (this has got to be the happiest man I know when it comes to playing his guitar for folks.)
Stuart Hill ~ All bout the business... the business of 'Gettin' Down Wit it'. (this man just flat out amazes me every friggin' time i see him play) There is NOTHING he can't do with a guitar in his hands.
Jim Pino ~ Just happy to be here.. :) Jim's vocals are and always have been (to me) best described as 'Some kinda sexy'.
John Ashley ~ Bit more 'Funk in his trunk' then I remember... and da Funk felt good!
Chuck Wiseman ~ Broke out a harp and made those Bongos feel & sound familar like he's been playin' them all along.
Dave Marcus ~ 'Lovin' life right bout now'.
I got vids and they will follow at some point tomorrow.. Guys my apologies for not being able to hang out.. I feel like I robbed myself. Much Love & Much, much Respect to each of you!
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