Hadden Sayers

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Hadden Sayers returned to the Double Door Inn on Friday, Dec 2nd '05. This was the 2nd time I had seen Hadden perform live - the previous performance was June 25th '05 @ the Double Door. This time was different for me since I have had his CD's for the past several months - and I have of course listened to them more than a few times. Last time I was somewhat awestruck - sitting there listening to his music for the first time live will leave you a little dazed - but this time I found myself singing along and keeping time..

Something else dawned on me as well. As part of Haddens "fan club" I get some emails at times from people who ponder why Hadden does not seem to get the recognition and draw the crowds that some of his "contemporaries" appear to attract - basically we love his music and wonder why everyone else doesn't seem to feel the same passion!! Perhaps because I have seen so many blues performances over the past couple of months, it seemed to me that Hadden was far more "rock-n-roll" in his set than many of the other musicians on the circuit. I guess it is the Texas style coming out that struck me as different about Hadden. Could it be that his particular style is less popular than some of the others - or does my love for the rock style overshadow his level of development need? Not sure, but it will be interesting to watch as time goes on.

As I inferred, the crowd was not nearly as large this night as I had expected it would be but, as I remembered back to the June show - it wasn't jam packed that night either. The folks who were at the Double Door Friday night saw a wonderful show in an atmosphere that was very comfortable - yet was electric as Hadden Sayers blues poured from the band for over two hours.. Hadden and the boys were spot on in their timing, tone and tunes! And they had fun too..

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Until next time..

Cheers,

Monty
www.montychandler.com