The Zion Band - The Wednesday night May residents of the Macquarie Hotel lured the customers tonight into a false sense of security. In the first of three sets of forty minutes they played a cool mix of reggae and jazz. A nice soothing sound that allowed you to continue your conversation while enjoying the sounds coming from the corner.
The second set hotted up and let the members of the band show their true talents. The lead singer/bass palyer had a voice that would challenge Shaggy, but only on a bad day, while the saxophone player was the true virtuoso. During the set I saw him play at least five instruments, the Sax, the flute, a fife, a trumpet, a tambourine and the maracas. At one point I had a flash on Ron Burgundy from Anchorman playing jazz flute but it soon passed.
They played their own songs with a touch of Bob Marley and Lou Reed. Their happy joy joy music had the toes tapping and the shoulders bumpin’. Titles like Amnesia , Liberty and Satellite had a touch of rap, but not enough to drive away. In fact it possible that we’ll be back for more Shadow play.
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