Playing the Wild Card

Clement Regert delivered a thoroughly entertaining and joyful evening of great music with his trio Wild Card featuring Chris Bland on the Nord organ (complete with Leslie speaker) and Filippo Galli on drums. The disappointingly meagre but hugely appreciative audience of just 14 did a great job encouraging the band and making them feel welcome.



The set included a number of the trio's original tunes, along with some fascinating reworking of Michael Jackson's "Beat It" and Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit". It was a tight and dynamic performance throughout, with some blinding solos from all three artists. The audience loved it and the band shifted a few CDs during the break, which is always great to see!



I'm away for a couple of weeks now, but I'll get a video together on my return. Our 'resident reviewer' Ian Mann was unable to attend this gig, and I have packing to do, so we'll have to go with just our own memories of what was another exceptional night at The Marr's Bar!



Thanks to our wonderful photographer Carl Freeman for getting the above photo over to me on Friday morning so I could get this piece written up before I go! I'm sure he'll be sharing some great shots over the next few days, so give him a follow on Facebook (Carl Whotakes Photos) or Instagram (carljfree).