![]() The transition melded the two songs seamlessly, displaying the precision the band has elevated to over the years.ĭave bit the word some in the 'Lady with a Fan’ beginning, but with Oakley, you can't tell if it was real or part of his act to deliver a realistic show. Along with 'Terrapin Station' the band has now played the two songs a combined 50+ times, getting exceptionally well at both. One more short tuning session brought us to 'Playing in the Band,' a classic cover that Suggesting has performed since very early on. Not only did he crush it but he also shouted out the growing “grow” community when the lyrics asked ".how does your garden grow?" The 1943 Rufus Thomas number was perfect for Oakley's wheelhouse. The second of two debuts, 'Walking the Dog' was now on stage and ready for the spotlight. The peppy jams in this classic are exactly Suggesting is known for and they played it out beautifully. The build up to the transition was superb as it climbed effortlessly and dropped into the steady beat of 'Wang Dang Doodle'. I believe only the second time played since debuting in February 2020 at the Camel. The solos and jam here really stood out as it seemed the band had been holding back in anticipation of this knock out break out. 'Rhapsody in Red' from the "Cats Out Under the Stars" album took that spotlight and didn't disappoint. The jams were growing as the band warmed up and the crowd was getting more and more loose as we ventured into the 3rd spot of the set-list where SR threw in the first song debut of the night. ![]() There was a slight tuning pause before commencing into the loving Smokey Robinson cover of "Second That Emotion' in the ‘second spot’. ![]() The set opened by quickly acknowledging the bands continual aging with 'Touch of Grey'. And celebrate we most certainly did! The Canal Club played host to SR’s 5th birthday party and were more than gracious hosts for number seven. Lucky for us, that also meant that February 2022 would give rise to a 7th year celebration. 19, 2022 at The Canal Club, RVAĪ wise old man once said ".it ain't official until it's Facebook official." Well Suggesting Rhythm became official Feb.
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