COVID-19, on Sunday 21st February, was blown away by TROMBONE KELLIE & THE MUDDY ROADERS. “Rhythm in My Soul” was the opening song followed by another 11 great songs. Blues, Jazz, R&R - all the same to Kellie and the boys.
Kellie belts out great songs and hits every note with perfect pitch. Then her gut-busting trombone sends a few shivers down the spine. We can't forget the band. Derek on trumpet hits high and low notes with expert ease in his solos or in combination with Kellie. Peter plays and sings authentic Blues. Surely he is one of the best!! Toby on drums keeps a steady beat and we love Justin's slap bass. How about the old “Goodie Goodie”, “Honeysuckle Rose” and Ellington's “It Doesn't Mean a Thing” had the crowd wanting more… and we did get more.
The second set opened with Derek walking through the audience gently blowing “Basin St. Blues” - a show stopper!! “All of Me”, “Freight Train” and the gospel-styled “Fly Away” ended the show but as always Kellie and Roaders obliged with a rip snortin' “Flip Flop & Fly” to finish with the floor bouncing with dancers. Thanks, KELLIE & THE MUDDY ROADERS you bring us fun, and great entertainment and we leave with smiles.
Brian Fane SCJC Life Member
