Live Show Review
Last Saturday night The Place Concorde in Windsor played host to two Canadian guitar soloists, Don Ross and his wife Brooke Miller played to a full house of long time admirers. Members of the crowd eagerly shouted names of songs that they wanted to hear Don perform. As promised Don tried to please everyone, but asked that they keep in mind that he may not remember every tune they requested. The crowd was in awe of his high speed and incredible accuracy as he relentlessly plucked away at his guitar. It was definitely something that could only truly be appreciated in person.
Don Ross
is legendary in his finger style guitar playing and being famous for the
emotion and intensity of his playing. He is also well known for his use of
extended technique and he is a two time finger style champion.
Don’s wife
Brooke Miller, who is also a singer-song writer, opened up the stage setting
the tone for the evening. Brooke reminded me of Sarah McLachlan only her instrument
of choice being the guitar instead of the piano. The musical husband and wife
did share the stage for a duo or two at various times in the evening, which
pleased the crowd even more.
Here is a list of future tour dates:
Setlist
BROOKE:
1 Shake it off
2 You can see everything
3 Burn away (*brand new song)
4 Impossible story (*recently released to itunes)
5 Big Deal (w/ Don Ross)
DON:
1 Crazy/Michael Michael Michael
2 Loaded leather moonroof
3 If I could
4 Blue bear
5 Dracula & friends pt. II
6 Tochegi (tow-chee-gee)
7 Any color but blue
8 Theme for a spy movie (1st song written for Baritone guitar)
9 Love me with your head & heart (spy theme cont'd
10 elevation music
11 Oborigato Egberto
12 Afraid to dance
13 The first ride
14 Catherine
15 Wall of glass (featuring Brooke Miller)
Big thanks to Kevin Blondin for organizing this events.
Please be sure to visit the Churchouse webiste for future events.
