Copyright@L.Hadley - 2021
Last Saturday - August 19 - 2012 - during the annual Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest - on Morse and Glenwood Ave - in Chicago's - Rogers Park - the rock band named Ode - gave a fantastic performance.
The five musicians handled their instruments like true masters/lovers. The listeners could feel the intensity of their music - in an almost tangible way. Real art will intensify the experiences of the recipients.
It was a perfectly lovely afternoon - their music blasted loudly through several streets. Little kids danced and wiggled joyously to the awesome sounds of the band - so did some drunk and stoned residents of Rogers Park standing or sitting next to the well educated, affluent residents of Rogers Park.
I tried to listen to the poetic lyrics belted out in a superb manner by the band's vocalist - but the fantastic sounds of their instruments distracted me from the lyrics. Every new piece they played - sounded better than the previous one. If they played forever - I would listen to them forever.
Notwithstanding the fact that I have been exposed to all kinds of famous celebrities during the many years of my writing about them - this band really hit a big cord with me.
I swear to you that I will not make fun of any rock musicians' "groupies" - any more.
Click immediately on their website -
www.odemusic.com - and either book them or buy their CD - I assure you that you will not be disappointed.
Their website should tell you where they will play their next "gig". Do show up - tell your friends to show up as well. Don't forget to bring some money to buy their CD.
ReplyDeleteI would love to be there and personally thank you for supporting them - it's not easy to keep the band going.
At any rate - I would like to give you a big hug - or at least - to shake your hand. A hug would be for people who use some good cologne or some good deodorant. A hand shake for all of you who don't use deodorant in the summer.
Just kidding - of course!
Enjoy the music!!!