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March 28, 2008
The Subdudes at FTC
I headed over to the Fairfield Theatre Company Thursday night to check out some of the show by The Subdudes and was very glad I went.
In the past, I had listened to a few of the group’s records, but never really warmed to the five-piece from New Orleans. As expected, the music of The Subdudes came alive on the stage and the near-capacity crowd was all smiles.
I didn’t know any of the songs The Subdudes played, but it didn’t matter. I was enjoying the show almost as much as the group’s long-time fans in attendance, who shouted out requests and other in-jokes only a true fan would understand.
There’s just this great vibe when FTC is packed and it’s probably the best venue for music-lovers in Fairfield and New Haven counties. It only holds 200 people, so tickets are a tad more expensive, but it’s truly a great musical experience to see a show there.
Maybe there’s something about artists from the New Orleans area that just doesn’t translate well onto record, a spark missing that can only be found in concert. I felt the same general disinterest before seeing Marcia Ball and BeauSoleil at Fairfield University’s Quick Center a few weeks back and was rewarded with two sets of great music.
If you don’t know already, Marcia Ball is coming back to Fairfield — this time at FTC — for a concert on June 6 and I suggest you check her out.
Also, Louisiana bluesman Tab Benoit — whose music I love on record and in concert — is coming back to FTC on May 30. Don’t miss out.
Posted by Sean on March 28, 2008 8:04 PM
