Jackrabbit and Ryan Purcell at Columbia City Theater May 25, 2012
Wow, less than a week went by and we got to see another show! This time, we ventured out of our usual stompin’ grounds and down to Columbia City Theater on Rainier Ave. It’s a fairly new venue in a very old building, circa 1917. It used to host Vaudeville shows in its formative years, and was a prominent jazz club in the 1940’s. The old brick walls, dim lighting and high ceilings gave it a vintage feel. The beautiful, curtained stage was flanked with ornately carved wood columns.
We got in town a little early and had time to grab some savory appetizers and gelato at Tutta Bella Pizzeria directly next door to the theater. I highly recommend the meatballs and flatbread. The salted caramel gelato was pretty fantastico, too.
We then sauntered next door and waited for the show to begin. There was a bourbon bar at the entrance to the venue and a small bar inside the theater. After grabbing a bourbon special and Manny’s at the bar, we moved to the theater and sat along the wall with our own candle-lit table fairly close to the elevated stage. Several benches and small tables lined the walls, but it was mainly open to standing or dancing patrons.
Jackrabbit, a beloved Americana band from Seattle, features Tony Fulgham on lead/vocals, Jason Montgomery on guitar/lap/pedal steel, Moe Provencher on bass and Aimee Zoe Tubbs on drums. Their first full-length album is due in September, but check out their Bandcamp site to listen to their current E.P. and purchase some tunes.
They started their 10-song set with “I Ain’t Done With You,” which got people in the door and pushing timidly toward the stage. The crowd was pretty slim for a Friday night, but more people arrived as the night progressed. It was Memorial Day Weekend, and people tend to scatter all over the state when there is a chance of nice weather. Next up was my favorite bittersweet jewel, “Throwing In The Towel” followed by “Hurricane,” and the smiling Aimee let loose on the drums. I love her audacious drumming style. Tony tried to get the quiet crowd moving and said, “I can tell you’re on your first drink!”
Tony then picked up his acoustic guitar and played “I’m Sorry” and “Say Goodnight,” which featured sweet harmonies from the girls. The tender song picked up volume as drums and steel joined in.
A few more songs followed, including “Home Alone” –I wrote down an interesting lyric–It’s good to miss somebody/when you know you’re headed home. Next was “Around The Bend, with Jason helping out on steel. The band picked up speed with “Fathers and Sons,” and a lively cover of George Jones’ “The Race Is On,” then crossed the finish line with the rawking “Big Kids” as the crowd cheered and danced. Yeah, I’m looking forward to September and going to as many Jackrabbit shows as I can until then.
I always enjoy discovering another new band, but find it hard to venture out of my comfort zone since I tend to latch on to my favorites. If they’re local, then that’s a bonus. We were motivated to go tonight mainly to see Jackrabbit, but felt compelled to stay for Ryan Purcell and The Last Round and see if we’d add them to our growing list of local favorites.
Ryan Purcell and the Last Round took the stage to a fairly large audience, although they were still pretty shy about pushing up to the stage and dancing. The band just released a new album entitled Pick Me Up. Ryan had quite a magnetic personality on stage. His raspy voice has been compared to many country artists, but I think he sounds like Jimmy Smith of The Gourds. He encouraged the crowd to dance and said sternly, “This music will not dance itself.”
The band has a big honky-tonk sound and is made to party. Ryan is joined by his brother Evan on guitar/vocals, Peter Davidson on bass, Charley Rowan on keys (make that a double stack) and David McGraw on drums.
I enjoyed the band’s frenetic energy, skillful playing and joyful vibe. The audience responded accordingly, and long before the set was over, the music did not have to dance itself.
Setlist included:
Cover Your Tracks
Happy Hour
Hurricane
Enough (off 1st record – Kick The Dirt)
Long Road (slower, heartfelt)
Closer – Makes You Wanna Cry which included the lyric: I ain’t never gonna put that bottle down!
Check out Bandcamp to purchase and listen to songs off both albums.
The Tripwires were up next, but we had to head home. We caught up to Tony Fulgham and said our goodbyes; we reveled in the bliss of another great night of music in Seattle.
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I’m not sure which I want to do more, hear the music or eat the food.
I suggest equal portions of both! Although I never seem to get enough music…