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Monday, April 18, 2005
Rebecca Wittwer with Dave Simpson at Karma, April 16
I had fun last night, here's what I wrote in my journal when I wasn't bouncing around the room with Dave's camera.
The house is packed immediately; the lights are low with candles on the tables creating a very warm atmosphere. Speaking of warm, it's a beautiful spring evening in Calgary and Karma's windows are open so that the OVERLOW (yes, it's that packed) can clearly hear the show. I wonder if Karma has seen it this packed in 2005? Well, it's packed, and I see people dropping 5, 10, and 20 dollar bills in the donation box!
Dave warmed up quickly, responding to the excellent energy from the crowd, and rocked everyone with and upbeat set. Favorites such as "White Shoes (Perfect)", "Tracks of My Tears", and "Man in the Mirror" appeared. I think Dave played 10 or 11 songs and passed the reigns to Rebecca, who shocked the crowd with "Dark and Stormy Night"... every one went silent! Rebecca made new fans instantly. Her set was very intimate and warm; her voice is amazing! Songs included "Roy", "Better Suited", and "7 Devils Wayside", plus that incredible Alicia Keys song which I believe is called "Aint Got You". By the way, the sound in the house was excellent, thanks to Josh Gwilliam... No offense to Mike Robinson, but Josh has it dialed! The night finished with Dave and Rebecca teaming up and harmonizing on "Wonderwall" and "Got You Where I Want You".
The house is packed immediately; the lights are low with candles on the tables creating a very warm atmosphere. Speaking of warm, it's a beautiful spring evening in Calgary and Karma's windows are open so that the OVERLOW (yes, it's that packed) can clearly hear the show. I wonder if Karma has seen it this packed in 2005? Well, it's packed, and I see people dropping 5, 10, and 20 dollar bills in the donation box!
Dave warmed up quickly, responding to the excellent energy from the crowd, and rocked everyone with and upbeat set. Favorites such as "White Shoes (Perfect)", "Tracks of My Tears", and "Man in the Mirror" appeared. I think Dave played 10 or 11 songs and passed the reigns to Rebecca, who shocked the crowd with "Dark and Stormy Night"... every one went silent! Rebecca made new fans instantly. Her set was very intimate and warm; her voice is amazing! Songs included "Roy", "Better Suited", and "7 Devils Wayside", plus that incredible Alicia Keys song which I believe is called "Aint Got You". By the way, the sound in the house was excellent, thanks to Josh Gwilliam... No offense to Mike Robinson, but Josh has it dialed! The night finished with Dave and Rebecca teaming up and harmonizing on "Wonderwall" and "Got You Where I Want You".
