Old School Rock and Roll Ruled when the Black Crowes brought their just-launched Happiness Bastards tour to Houston. It was only their third show on the jaunt and first return since the 2021 gig celebrating the 30th anniversary of debut album Shake Your Moneymaker at the Woodlands Pavilion. Led by...
Brothers Chris and Rich Robinson are in harmony - literally and figuratively - as the Black Crowes storm 2024 with the new album"Happiness Bastards" and tour.tour to Houston. It was only their third show on the jaunt and first return since the 2021 gig celebrating the 30th anniversary of debut album
First single “Wanting and Waiting” and dirty rockers “Rats and Clowns” and “Dirty Cold Sun” stood out with power and punch. All proved that the Black Crowes are a band with heft in 2024, outstripping many others of their origin era in terms of new music. Longtime bassist Sven Pipien is also onboard. TheThe stage setup—meant to resemble an old-style carnival—enhanced the show. The string lights and dual platform levels worked perfectly for visuals.
Another tune from that record, “Sometime Salvation” shone with a religious fervor that imbues many of Chris Robinson’s lyrics. And it was a showcase for lead guitarist Nico Bereciartua, who did most of the six-string heavy lifting this night.Of the other “new” Black Crowes, drummer Cully Symington brought a power to the skins.
They were a crunchy combo of Motorhead and Blue Cheer, and—as my brother mentioned—our beloved Cactus. And definitely heavy. Unfortunately, their sound mix muddied vocals, accentuated the drums, and buried the bass. But this is absolutely a band worth checking out!newspaper at UT-Austin. I have strongly considered getting an arm tattoo of the band’s trademark drunk/stoned “Heckle ‘n Jeckle” birds.
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