 |
|
|
|
QUICKIE REVIEWS - FILM |
|
|
|
THE HUDSONS with Emily Lively NOTE: PHOTOS OF THE SHOW ARE HERE. Dalis Allen and the Kerrville Folk Festival hosted a media party at Pampell’s in Kerrville to announce the lineup for the 35th Festival. In addition to finger food, the festival folk served up some great music that evening. Kicking off the evening was Kerrville’s own Emily Lively who has come a very long way in a very short time in her performing and songwriting develop HERE.ment. I guess my biggest complaint was that I didn’t get to hear enough of Emily. After Emily’s short set and a bit of mic and PA tweaking, The Hudsons took the stage. Hailing from Austin, The Hudsons consist of Hudson Mueller on guitar and vocals, Brian Hudson on guitar and vocals and Phoebe Hunt on fiddle (though I am more inclined to say “violin”) and vocals with Jason Vopni filling out the bottom on upright bass. The group evolved from Mueller and Hudson’s old rock-n-roll band, Boomer. Hudson and Brian branched off from the group and formed and acoustic duo that was very popular in Austin playing a regular weekly gig at the Waterloo Icehouse. The duo became so popular that the rock band fell by the way and The Hudsons were born. When the group won the Kerrville Folk Festival Songwriter’s contest at UT, the prize included studio time and the boys decided it was time to record. Add Phoebe Hunt to the mix and the groups first CD, “Songs About People,” hit the streets in 2003 and, with the addition of Hunt, the group’s style and audience evolved into their strong current show and growing following of which I count myself a member. In 2005 The Hudsons released another CD, “Live Album.” This live CD redefined the group as not only a team of great writers and musicians but also highlighted their growing performance skills. At a recent performance at the National Folk Alliance in Austin, the group was picked up by noted Texas booking agent, Nancy Fly and with Nancy’s help I expect the group will start getting the national exposure they deserve. In my line of business (producer and wannabe rock god), I hear a lot of vocals. I hear a lot of musicians. I hear a lot of writers. The Hudsons are right at the top of my list in all departments. Despite their youth, their writing skills, delivery and arrangements display a maturity that belies their age. I am not alone in my opinion judging by the response from the rest of the audience that night. In a nutshell, The Hudsons are ear and brain candy for a music-loving audience. Looks like your next chance to catch the Hudsons will be at the Kerrville Folk Festival on June 11th. They will be taking the stage at 7pm and it’s a show you would hate to miss. ***** out of five. Greg’s Rating System ***** A must see film **** A good film *** Average film, nothing special ** A poor to fair film * It sucks
|