Caught the Church show in Ottawa on July 11th at the Bluesfest and wow what a show.
The band played a short but powerful set despite the on stage technical problems, (monitors cutting out, amps and cord problems) and the rain delays.... Something sure ticked Singer/bassist Steve Kilbey off. While he was all smiles and polite to the crowd he clearly was a having a tough time on stage. He joked that it had been 23 years since the church had played Ottawa. I for one hope they will be back very soon!!
The set highlighted the band's most recent release Untitled #23 with tracks such as Deadman's Hand, Pangaea, and Happenstance taking on a tougher, grittier feel than on the disc. (You do own it, don't you?, If not go and get it...NOW!!!!).
The sound out front was clear and full but could have been louder. Which is my biggest complaint concerning Bluesfest this year. I know noise bylaws are making it tough, but it is a rock show. Turn it up!!
For a band that's been around for 20 odd years, the church proved that they are a great, tight rock and roll band. If you get a chance, go see them live.
Rating 3 1/2 out of 4 stars.
What they played:
07/11/09 Ottawa, ON, Canada - Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest
Tantalized, Block, Day 5, North South East and West, Happenstance, Deadman's Hand, Pangaea, You Took, Operetta, Under the Milky Way, Reptile
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