Here is a pic of local blues band King Leo and The Growling Dogs. King Leo (plus band, but not The Growling Dogs) played at a function that I was apart of last Saturday night- and they were totally wicked! I’m not that well-educated in blues, but I was really blown away by Leo’s voice and the harmonica -an instrument that I don’t see or hear enough of. King Leo plus band were a pleasure to work with and the crowd absolutely loved them. They were very flexible- allowing people to sing and play guitars between their sets, and they even added some backing grunt to some of the crowds songs :). I often feel sorry for bands who play at functions, because I feel like their creativity is rarely appreciated and I cringe to watch amazing bands have to play cheesy “Summer of 69” covers (sorry Brian..), but Leo plus band managed to create an atmosphere and experience that captured the crowd, but also allowed people to share in a general love for music. I had a dorky grin on my face the whole time they were playing, because their music made me feel happy and want to groove. They are certainly one of Dunedins wee treasures. Keep an eye out at the farmers market because Leo is often seen floating around there on a Saturday morning making some wonderful noises. Rumour has it he also teaches Harmonica.

Here is a pic of local blues band King Leo and The Growling Dogs. King Leo (plus band, but not The Growling Dogs) played at a function that I was apart of last Saturday night- and they were totally wicked! I’m not that well-educated in blues, but I was really blown away by Leo’s voice and the harmonica -an instrument that I don’t see or hear enough of. King Leo plus band were a pleasure to work with and the crowd absolutely loved them. They were very flexible- allowing people to sing and play guitars between their sets, and they even added some backing grunt to some of the crowds songs :).

I often feel sorry for bands who play at functions, because I feel like their creativity is rarely appreciated and I cringe to watch amazing bands have to play cheesy “Summer of 69” covers (sorry Brian..), but Leo plus band managed to create an atmosphere and experience that captured the crowd, but also allowed people to share in a general love for music. I had a dorky grin on my face the whole time they were playing, because their music made me feel happy and want to groove. They are certainly one of Dunedins wee treasures. Keep an eye out at the farmers market because Leo is often seen floating around there on a Saturday morning making some wonderful noises. Rumour has it he also teaches Harmonica.

Oct 19 2009

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