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Words by: Phil Santala :: Images by Susan J. Weiand
Jerry Joseph & Dave Schools :: 04.08.06 :: The Fillmore Auditorium :: Denver, CO
Jerry Joseph & Dave Schools :: 04.07 |
On April 8th, Jerry Joseph and Dave Schools brought their Almost Acoustic road show to The Fillmore Auditorium, and the original lineup for Stockholm Syndrome did not disappoint. While the show was not as long as other Almost Acoustic events, the setlist and performances were both amazing. Jerry was his usual, emotionally-draining self. His onstage antics definitely seem to be reminiscent of a guy who's up there desperately trying to get it all out. And at times, Dave Schools' smile seemed to light up the stage, while his bass bombs shook the floor.
Dave Schools :: 04.07 |
"Supper's Ready," "Jacob's Ladder," and "White Dirt" did a good job of moving the show along and calling the faithful in from outside the sold-out Fillmore. Though it was during "Henry" that things really started to get rowdy. For this tune, they brought out Keller Williams to play a drum while the song was performed to the beat and tempo of the Grateful Dead's "He's Gone." Jerry and Dave have played various versions of "He's Gone" in the past, but never have the Lyrics to "Henry" been dropped over the top. It slowed the song down just a little bit, but the energy remained high.
Jerry Joseph & Dave Schools :: 04.07 |
"Henry" jammed right along and segued into "Lick the Tears," for which Keller remained onstage and the tempo picked up. The Fillmore was getting packed now, and it was time for Jerry, Dave, and Keller to close out the Almost Acoustic set. The Jerry Joseph anthem "North" brought out the big guns to close the show. Jerry was both pounding on his head and dancing around the stage while Dave was grinning and ripping away on his base. All the while the song was drifting into a deep jam reminiscent of "Entering A Black Hole Backwards." The bass solo was pure Dave - heavy bombs and long riffs. The crowd was left screaming and clapping for more, but the show had to go on.
At times in life it seems like things go by too fast. The Almost Acoustic set could have been longer, sure, but shouldn't those in attendance be happy they were there at all? Stockholm Syndrome's lineup has changed over the years, but the sound at the Fillmore was the same rich and deep sound that started it all back in Europe 2003. If you're a Jerry Joseph fan and didn't get a chance to attend these shows, do yourself a favor and pick them up. They're a great chance to hear Jerry finally having some fun.
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