Other Reviews
THE KATHY KALLICK BAND in concert
Kathy’s infectious smile and music, whether original or song choices, anchor the band. All of them contribute both lead and harmony vocals in different configurations, and each of the band members led at least one song. This is special, for someone so well known as Kathy in the bluegrass world, to share the stage with her bandmates so easily for a seamless and exciting show. The resulting variety with so many instruments and singers to feature kept the show lively.
— Lynette Hensley, Victory Review (Nov. 4/10)
Kathy Kallick and her band put on a terrific show at the May 1, 2010, RBA concert to a very large and appreciative audience. Kathy has had many great bands over the years, and this one surely is one of her best line-ups.
Kathy performed many of her excellent original songs, including “My House,” cleverly arranged with a growling, whimsical dobro lead and a very nice bass solo, and “Where is My Little Cabin Home,” which was sprightly and humorous featuring Dan and Tom’s great harmonizing with Kathy. “The Messenger” was very moving, sung by Kathy and Dan.
Kathy and Dan also sang a haunting duet version of “Close By” with a wonderful bluesy groove on the dobro. Tom did a fine job singing lead on the Wilma Lee & Stoney Cooper classic, “Come Walk with Me,” ably assisted by Kathy and Dan and a nifty banjo solo by Greg. Dan, with Kathy and Greg, sang a chilling version of “Lonesome Night,” with some lonesome fiddling by Annie, and Dan also did a fine job of singing lead on Hoyt Axton’s “Evangelina,” again with Kathy and Greg singing harmony. Instrumentally the band was very hot: “Panhandle Rag” featured hot dobro leads, swingy mandolin solos, jazzy fiddle, and a bass solo. “Cindy” featured driving hoedown fiddle with some wild Scotty Stoneman licks thrown in to spice it up, and some fine banjo and mandolin.
Kathy lays down a strong rhythmic foundation with her guitar, and Dan’s bass-playing is as solid as bedrock under a freight train. Tom’s mandolin playing is crisp, innovative and always tasteful. Greg plays traditional, yet creative banjo with a bit of melodic style sprinkled in at the right time, and Annie’s fiddle playing has matured immensely—she can still play wild hot solos, but has now learned to play beautiful fills and haunting solos as well. Kathy does a great job as MC, and the band seems to have a lot of fun playing together.
The audience was very enthusiastic, and many extremely positive comments were overheard during the intermission and at the end of what was a great show by Kathy and her band.
-- Dave Magram, Redwood Bluegrass Associates (June, 2010)
Kathy’s infectious smile and music, whether original or song choices, anchor the band. All of them contribute both lead and harmony vocals in different configurations, and each of the band members led at least one song. This is special, for someone so well known as Kathy in the bluegrass world, to share the stage with her bandmates so easily for a seamless and exciting show. The resulting variety with so many instruments and singers to feature kept the show lively.
— Lynette Hensley, Victory Review (Nov. 4/10)
Kathy Kallick and her band put on a terrific show at the May 1, 2010, RBA concert to a very large and appreciative audience. Kathy has had many great bands over the years, and this one surely is one of her best line-ups.
Kathy performed many of her excellent original songs, including “My House,” cleverly arranged with a growling, whimsical dobro lead and a very nice bass solo, and “Where is My Little Cabin Home,” which was sprightly and humorous featuring Dan and Tom’s great harmonizing with Kathy. “The Messenger” was very moving, sung by Kathy and Dan.
Kathy and Dan also sang a haunting duet version of “Close By” with a wonderful bluesy groove on the dobro. Tom did a fine job singing lead on the Wilma Lee & Stoney Cooper classic, “Come Walk with Me,” ably assisted by Kathy and Dan and a nifty banjo solo by Greg. Dan, with Kathy and Greg, sang a chilling version of “Lonesome Night,” with some lonesome fiddling by Annie, and Dan also did a fine job of singing lead on Hoyt Axton’s “Evangelina,” again with Kathy and Greg singing harmony. Instrumentally the band was very hot: “Panhandle Rag” featured hot dobro leads, swingy mandolin solos, jazzy fiddle, and a bass solo. “Cindy” featured driving hoedown fiddle with some wild Scotty Stoneman licks thrown in to spice it up, and some fine banjo and mandolin.
Kathy lays down a strong rhythmic foundation with her guitar, and Dan’s bass-playing is as solid as bedrock under a freight train. Tom’s mandolin playing is crisp, innovative and always tasteful. Greg plays traditional, yet creative banjo with a bit of melodic style sprinkled in at the right time, and Annie’s fiddle playing has matured immensely—she can still play wild hot solos, but has now learned to play beautiful fills and haunting solos as well. Kathy does a great job as MC, and the band seems to have a lot of fun playing together.
The audience was very enthusiastic, and many extremely positive comments were overheard during the intermission and at the end of what was a great show by Kathy and her band.
-- Dave Magram, Redwood Bluegrass Associates (June, 2010)