No rust was evident to the appreciative crowd as Behind Closed Doors rocked the Sunset Grill in Seaford
Last night, the "large and in charge" band shed 2 months of dust and rust to play a night of blues, swing and rock music to a packed house at the Sunset Grill. Looking professional as always, the band knocked down the starting gate, and hit their stride with a diversified blend of upbeat music. A SOLID core of musicians with Mark Martin on drums, Don Mangels on bass kept the beat loud and steady as Rich's fine keyboard work augmented by Kevin's guitar filled the rhythm section all night long. Al Pantino's lead guitar fills were tasty and well-place as always, punctuating the nights music and his gyrating leads were a crowd pleaser.
Jack and BA, the bands talented vocalists, stepped up to the mikes and took off running. With timing, heart and soul and occasional humor, both alternated lead and backing vocals with fine harmonies and stage presence. As the evening went on, both BA and Jack encouraged the crowd to participate with the festivities by joining the dancers on the dance floor and mingled with their audience. With a surprise guest appearance by Franny Mae, from T-Bone and Franny Mae doing some well placed background harmonies, the band showed their abilities to adapt and include friends (almost family) into their show at a moments notice.
The backline of the band, a group of horn players sliced, diced and filled the evening the with " the big band " sound that has become the signature of Behind Closed Doors. With 3, sometimes 4, and even 5 talented horn players behind the band, the crowd was "blown away" by the full, rich sound produced. The accentuations and fills made the sound of this band a pleasure to see. With a growling sax, Jimmy filled and solo 'd all night. Beside him , the trumpets of Mr. Eric and Pat would duel, rasp and harmonize and accentuate the backline impeccably. Filling in for Tom on Trombone, Bill would alternate between his beloved trumpet and the trombone all night long. If you have never seen a BCD show, the unity and stage show these performers keeps ones eyes darting between the singers, the rhythm section and the brass.
The always appreciative crowd, danced sang and laughed with the band until the wee hours of the morning, even coaxing out an encore. Dancing was constant and as the crowd would start to exit the dance floor exhausted, they would find themselves drawn back to the floor for one more song. The crowd in the bar was loaded with musicians from other bands, coming out to see their friends or the competition.
Behind Closed Doors have performances booked somewhere on Long Island each and every month of the year. My suggestion would be for you to check out their schedule and make plans now to see this rising star. I know I will.
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