Sparkle Shark String Band – 1000 Washington – August 14, 2024
One more new venue, one more new band. Sparkle Shark covers a lot of bases. The obvious bluegrass-oriented canon for sure (Ghost Riders), and the adjacent Dead/NRPS (Glendale Train), John Hiatt. But why stop there, why not the Doors, or (wait for it…) Paula Abdul for the closer! All three in front taking turns with vocals, and instrumental virtuosity all around. The venue was a rooftop across from the convention center. I came loaded for bear (watercolor), and was pleased to have plenty of elbow room, an extra chair and a stool to let me spread out the tools of trade, a pleasant contrast to the usual balancing act on my lap in the wind. Focus, grasshopper!
Website: https://sparklesharkmusic.com/
Sparkle Shark String Band