Broadway in Baltimore Lancaster Theatre reviews
Surprisingly good
Last night was stellar, I've seen Ratdog many times before and often been disappointed. Especially Jeff Chimenti, who has a jazzman's feel on the grand piano but can just as easily swirl it up on the Hammond, the band is comprised of very good musicians, and good song selection. Equally good on the tenor and baritone sax, Kenny Brooks, the horn player, Mark Karan has really come into his own in trying to fill Jerry's shoes.
The supporting musicians have great chops, and many songs had them playing solos in succession. They did an especially good job on Milestones and almost the entire Terrapin Station suite, which they played in two parts. At one point, the band was jamming, and the sound morphed into this extended lilting reggae jam... very well done. Real sweet, the 3-4 acoustic songs to open the second set, especially 'Me and Broadway in Baltimore,' 'Fever,' and 'El Paso.'
Lowpoints: Drum Solo, Knockin' on Heaven's Door, and Touch of Grey encore... just my opinion.
I'd have said 5 stars if not for the lowpoints...