I only caught their workshop at South Country Fair, July 20, but Jack Garton and Demon Squadron impressed me so much that I had to see them play the Owl Acoustic Lounge, Friday, July 26.
Quite a few people remembered the accordion and trumpet powered roots rock band. But they started later than expected, so started their first set with the aptly named “ Better Late Than Never,” from Their CD “ Move That Mess Around.”
They were fantastic, especially watching Garton simultaneously playing trumpet and accordion whilst singing in an appealing tenor that reminded me of Dustin Bentall mixed with a touch of Don Henley, with their vocal harmonies lending an Eagles feel.
The accordion and trumpet added a more Mexican feel in some places and pure Louisiana zydeco music in others.
Joel Fernandes played lead guitar that fit just about perfectly.
In addition to other originals, they played a couple of well chosen covers which they put their own spin on including blues classic “My Babe.” which had a good sized crowd singing along.
The bluesy “I’m Coming Home, was a highlight as well.
Their more straight ahead country songs sounded like the Zac Brown Band.
They played a sweet, smooth set of music encompassing a lot of different genres.
