[Gunnison,
CO] ElPrimoHaole has often waxed fond over this performer, purportedly recenty
returned to Gunny after some messy love affairs – alt-country, rowdy, engages
the crowd in insults. He was by far the youngest on the stage – baggy clothes, baseball
cap pulled low throughout the show, and consistently eager to have a beer close
at hand. Radiated nervous intensity. Whereas the others prefaced their songs
with poignant stories, he tried and finally said, “I hate this…” It was
refreshing. I was nervous for him, what with his nervousness, but he totally
pulled it out. His guitar was just so much louder – bluesy, rocking – he was
Almost a one-man band (a la Scott H Biram) rather than a s/s. There was
definitely some 90s sound there (Cracker, Marcy Playground) but also some
country rowdiness (Kid Rock) and then this weird great British rocker snarl
(Pete Doherty – yum). Lyrics were rawer than the others but real and honest. I
really liked him. http://www.reverbnation.com/kevinwalter
Proper
etiquette as a s/s in a round: 1) nod head to beat (when there is one) to
communicate appreciation, 2) nod more forcefully when a lyric strikes you as
insightful or particularly truthful, 3) before playing, compliment your fellow
players and express doubt as to whether you are even qualified to follow them
up.
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