Outstanding performance logged in 9.12.16 at Skinny's Lounge by Arwen Lewis
and her dad Peter Lewis (one of the three hotshot singer/songwriter/guitarists from the astounding front line of
1960s legends Moby Grape. Not hyperbole: I saw them live. They were the one San Francisco group of all
kick ass players.) Nowadays, Arwen and Peter offer a triple whammy of
strong singing, strong instrumental performance and strong material,
much of it from that amazing Grape debut album. Arwen's clear soprano
wraps around Hank Williams' "Cold, Cold Heart" or her own Patsy Cline-like "Sweet
Dreams," Peter offers his blend of intricate string slinging and singing
on his originals like "If Life Were Just A Game," then the two combine
for powerhouse duets on classic Moby Grape songs like "Omaha," Sittin'
By The Window," "If You Can't Learn From Your Mistakes" and an
incendiary "Fall On You."
The show, a MusiCann Cancer Benefit organized by Skinny's Happenin' Harry
and Doug Goldstein raised money for cancer patient Valorie McMahon
also featured-- wait for it -- The Nine Inch Chili Pumpkins All Star
Band featuring Happenin' Harry, Robby Rist (all growed up from actual The Brady Bunch tv show,)
Murv Douglas (also on guitar,) plus perfomances by Peter DiStefano,
guitarist for Porno For Pyros/Perry Farrell Band and Killing Floor, the
Pleasure Burn band, actress/singer Kylie Dakota and comedian Barry
Sobel.
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