Jonny Lang
@ The Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater, June 22, 1997
Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater Photo © 1997 by Tom Asp All rights reserved |
Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater Photo © 1997 by Tom Asp All rights reserved |
Jonny Lang is a superb showman on stage exhibiting poise and confidence not often found in your typical 16 year olds. He has a special stage presence and charisma that attracts attention.
Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater Photo © 1997 by Tom Asp All rights reserved |
As the rain began to fall and Jonny continued with his guitar fireworks, the crowd started to cheer with each lightning strike that flashed across the sky in the background. The rain didn't seem to dampen anyone's enjoyment of the show.
Bruce McCabe, Twin Cities keyboard legend, served up some great solos throughout the night. He was joined by his brother Larry playing Trombone on the song "Rack 'em Up," which Bruce wrote for the Jonny Lang CD, "Lie To Me." There was a fun solo where Jonny was mimicking Larry's trombone parts on his guitar - they were trading licks in a dueling banjo type sequence that was exciting to watch. Joining Bruce and Jonny on stage were Doug Nelson on bass, Paul Diethelm who plays a mean guitar himself, and Billy Thommes on drums. With temperatures in the humid mid 80's, Jonny's tank top was soaked with sweat as the all-to-short evening of music in the zoo came to a satisfying end.
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