By Bob
Silvestri
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com
With
their halcyon days as influential hit makers somewhat behind them, David
Crosby and Graham Nash half of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, are still
a formidable duo in concert. They brought their latest tour to the sold
out Events Center at The Seneca-Niagara Casino in Niagara Falls, NY on
October 27, 2007. The glue here is Nash who also seemed to perform the
same duties with CSNY who brings a light hearted touch with his music while
his partner Crosby has a more serious and political perspective to his
songs. This was the last night of their tour and the band seemed in good
spirits and eager to put on a good show. While they played many of their
hits from their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame career this was no nostalgic
show with a couple of newer songs thrown in as well. As a matter of fact
the newer songs (Lay Me Down and Jesus in Rio) added a fresh sound to their
timeless harmonies with the addition of Crosby's son James Raymond on keyboards.
The band also featured one of the best guitarists in the world in Dean
Parks. Parks is not known to frequent the road often as he is such a sought
after session artist. His solos were spellbinding and the close up shots
of his hands on the video screens allowed you to watch his mastery up close.
This was evident on the songs "Déjà Vu", "Long Time Coming",
"Almost Cut My Hair" and "Wooden Ships". Other stalwart performances included
"Guinnevere", "Just a Song before I Go" and "Wasted on the Way". Crowd
favorites included "Marrakesh Express", "Winchester Cathedral", "Our House"
and the encore "Teach Your Children". The last two mentioned songs also
featured the now obligatory audience sing a long. (Yawn) For more upcoming
show at The Seneca-Niagara Casino go to www.senecaniagaracasino.com
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