Toronto Award Winning Blues Harpist David Rotundo Band Hugh's Room Sold Out May 7, 2016
Totally blown away watching the endless energy David Rotundo
sported for 2 straight hours on stage.
Hugh's Room hosts appetizing food and artists like David where fans can
be seen dancing to the infectious sounds of the Blues, everywhere they could,
even on the staircases. David Rotundo
captivated with one delectable hit after another as the blues oozed from his 6
piece band. Filled with charisma,
humour, perma-grins and high energy they dove backwards in time to the Delta
Blues, as the music revved fast and faster like a freight train. Showcasing covers and originals, catering to
the feel of the audience without a set list, sailing smoothly throughout the
night. Serenading his fans at their seat
and blowin his harp thru the darkened audience was an added cherry on top.
Impressive describes this marvelous mind-blowing experience, twas truly
magical. Once again, a special nod to
Bluesin' Toronto Ross Robinson and Lee Oscar for promoting this standing room only sold out
show. Dynamic and always unpredictable
David Rotundo Band featured Chuck Keeping of Big Wreck on drums, James Rasmussen
on bass, Avril Dell on keys, the
interlocking blues rhythms of guitarists Dan Dufour and 70+ year old Desmond
Brown. Shaking, Vibrating while honking on his harmonica from a fast up beat lick
to a solo accapella Dylan Thomas moment, "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night"
leading right into a powerful encore of "Real Love" from his current
"No Looking Back" CD. Ronnie
Hawkins was on the money when he stated,
"He plays the blues the way it's supposed to be played" & just
like Lee Oskar, Ronnie Hawkins and Jeff Healey, David Rotundo's name comfortably
sits with those that move and lift people up with their music by Deb Draper volunteer contributor The Wire Megazine photojournalist.
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