Jennifer Perryman Band @ Club Dada- Wednesday, October 20

A small collection of friends and fans gathered at Dada in Deep Ellum on a Wednesday night to see the Jennifer Perryman Band perform, have a drink, smoke a smoke, you know- whatever. Amid this cozy, laid-back atmosphere, the band jammed out, fusing blues and funk elements into a single sound. It was a steady groove with emotional songs like "Wake Up," and "Show How You Feel." The music was slow and soft, giving each artist a chance to showcase his or her talents. Perryman's gritty, powerful voice resonated throughout the club in short verses in-between long interludes with a different person playing the lead each time. Bassist Michael McKinney (The Jacksons) played with such emotion, Perryman (on the keyboard) and guitarist Boo Massey played with such accuracy- all with a backdrop provided by monotonous drums (John Martinez) and soothing, harmonious keys from guest musician Shueh-li Ong from Singapore.

-Grady Smith, Ftworthmusic.com Editor

   
Michael McKinney                                  Shueh-li Ong

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