We’ve been following this new band led by guitarist Blake Quick since their inception. This week they continue their weekly residency at the Maple Leaf Bar during the month of May.
If you haven’t seen Blake’s new band yet, this is the time to check them out. Pedal steel phenom Dave Easley, who has been keeping a relatively low profile lately (and shaved off his trademark beard), joined the band last week. Easley is known around town for his involvement in a variety of projects including his Grateful Dead tribute band, The Heartifacts.
I recently saw The Quickening without Easley and they tore through a great version on of the Dead’s “Eyes of the World.” They are also promising some Beatles tunes tonight as well as some scorching originals.
In other Maple Leaf Bar news—Papa Grows Funk went on indefinite hiatus after their final show on the Monday after Jazz Fest. So, the Monday schedule at the uptown bar will be shifting. The rest of May features Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes. John Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen will take over in June.
But Wednesdays in May belong to the Quickening. Next month, the Upstarts will take over the Wednesday residency.
