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First to take this fine stage was Eric’s In Oregon, which in this case was a duo of Tom Palmintieri on guitar and Steve Vallone on keyboard substituting for Scott Kuchler, who went to England for the Cream Reunion. Their music is positive and very human pop, from the contemplative “No One Wants to Fade Away” to the rollicking “Spring is Gone”. Next up was Neil Cavanagh on his 12-stringed-orchestra. I’d describe his music as The Beatles in collision with King Crimson, with Hendrix repairing the bodywork under James Brown supervision. His writing is sweet, eclectic and deep. The funk of “Dink”, the sweep of “Forgiveness”. The final act was The Northerners, consisting of Doug Kwartler on electric and acoustic guitars and snare, Mike Leuci on guitar and snare, and Austin Kuebler on guitars, with all contributing vocals, harmonies and songwriting. Dee invoked The Eagles when commenting on their obvious professionalism and musicality. I found Doug’s’ “Just About to Die” surprisingly light-hearted, and Austin’s’ ”Money is no Object” tartly amusing. You could hear a pin drop between songs, proof that the audience
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