Having been to many a gig at the Hall for Cornwall, Truro over the years I didn't have particularly high expectations for Ben Waters on Friday 17th January 2014. A pre Gig drink at the Old Ale House by chance meant I could have a cheeky look at the band prior to seeing them on stage as they also shared a pint n this fantastic pub.
The support band hailed from the Isles of Scilly and it would appear that the islands were uninhabited because the travelling support were both numerous and noisy. Called the Steam Band they played mainly Rolling Stones covers. Very well indeed. Very talented guitarist and singer with a sense of humour, they got the place rocking very nicely.
Ben Waters followed with his band after the interval. Sharing round the focus by giving the band a go on lead vocals was a nice touch especially as the drummer had a great singing voice. Bens son who is a very accomplished sax player was part of the band, he's amazingly only 13 years old.
Playing a mix of Boogie Woogie, Rock and Roll standards as well as Blues Brothers, Madness, A-ha numbers had the audience on its feet and invading the stage, prompt for a great singer from the audience to finish off 'Everybody Needs Somebody' and sing a couple of other soul classics. It was chaotic, even before the Steam band joined for the last couple of seemingly unrehearsed numbers.
The Audience at HFC are usually seemingly glued to their seats but not this night as they danced and applauded every solo.
What a great performer, totally brilliant night out.........
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