One of several shows which didn’t have as many people as I expected was Edmonton blues/ R and B band the Boogie Patrol, who returned to a half full Slice on Friday, Oct. 28
They were supporting their la
test CD “I Try and I Try and I Don’t Know What To Do… The Plan Was Set Some Time Ago And We Must Follow Through,” so much of their show focused on the diverse music from the CD.
A high cover charge probably didn’t help them, but then people were paying high covers to get into dance clubs. So go figure.
The Boogie Patrol didn’t mind though as the crowd made up with their lack of numbers with masses of sweaty enthusiasm as they danced the night away to the tune of the Boogie.
They are an impressive band. They play together just about perfectly , weaving a bluesy, soulful tapestry of organ and keys, groovy bass, rock steady drumming, tasteful guitar, gut wrenching vocals and mind-blowing harp playing.
Lead singer Rotten Dan was a sweaty, and passionate site to see belting the blues from the bottom of his soul, shaking his head and blasting on the harp.
Yuji Ihara played tasteful guitar pyrotechnics while keyboardist Sean Grieve, played exactly what was needed when it was needed, but also got to shine as bassist Nigel Gale and drummer Jeff Lisk locked in together, unifying everything.
They ran the gamut between upbeat, quirky blues, solid R and B and even a touch of gospel all filled with copious amounts of soul.
