"plochmann lane" <mikejr@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Caught a great Ollabelle free concert last night @[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Manchester, NH's
> Veteran's Park hosted by intownmanchester.com. Beautiful sunny & warm
> evening complimented by an amazing performance. Mike Morris of NH & TX
> opened w/ a very lively & interactive set.
> Besides our sincere appreciation for Ollabelle's music, we have an
> increased appreciation for the band member's work ethic as they are
> very involved w/ the stage set-up, breakdown & merch sales. Poor Fiona
> McBain (wearing the dress) was desparately seeking change for merch
> seekers after the show.
> We had the fortunate experience after the show to meet drummer &
> vocalist Tony Leone (also sits in on drums during Levon Helm's
> Midnight Rambles - saw him @[EMAIL PROTECTED]
the March 29th Ramble), keyboardist &
> vocalist Glen Patscha (who told us he & his wife have a child on the
> way) & guitarist, bassist & vocalist Byron Isaacs. We unfortunately
> did not meet mandolin & vocalist Amy Helm (Levon's daughter) who left
> right after the show as she seemed a bit tired (probably from busy
> touring w/ Ollabelle & Levon, as well as being a new mother) even
> though her performance was spot on & bassist, guitarist & vocalist
> Fiona who was busy w/ merch sales. All of the band members are warm &
> welcoming.
> In our photos, going from left to right: Glen, Amy, Fiona, Byron &
> Tony.
> The band mixed up its set w/ both originals & covers. Many highlights,
> including a cool harmonic version of The Band's Ain't No More Cane.
> Ollabelle is reminiscent of The Band in that it contains multiple lead
> singers who play more than one instrument.
> Definitely worth catching this very talented band!
Sounds like a great time.
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