06.20.16
The living legend, Haystacks Balloon & the Near-Sighted Lemon Bud Wilkinson Band
In which I return to Nightclubbing reviewing, if it were still done today.
The joint: IPA Blues. The audience: Fifty people over sixty, enthusiastic for classic stuff and authenticity. The act: Haystacks Balloon & the Near-Sighted Lemon Bud Wilkinson Band, seen here performing “Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby” from their 2015 album, Prescription Nitroglycerin.
Although it looks like Haystacks has an oxygen tube in his mouth, don’t worry, it’s just the blues harmonica line.
In another number, Haystacks and his band sang about revolution. “Don’t look at us to bring it” seemed to be the message.
Finally, Mr. Balloon played “Got the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Blues” from 2016’s Fell Down, Sorry. The Lemon Bud Wilkinson Band, on life support, was right behind him every step of the way.
Otium, acriter!
If you’re confused, this is Steve Earle and the Dukes, from a 2015 tour.