2008 Woodie Awards
Visiting musician delivers powerful performance
Haley Neddermann
Issue date: 1/31/08 Section: Entertainment
Michael Glabicki, lead singer/songwriter of Rusted Root, and opening act, Jann Klose, performed last Wednesday in the Nelly Goletti Theatre before a small but attentive audience, demonstrating that live music is much more soul-satisfying than the pre-recorded stuff.
Klose had great stage presence, which isn't surprising considering his Broadway background. Stand out songs include "Hold Me Down" and "Doing Time." His lyrics paint vivid, romantic imagery and evoke a dreamy, somewhat melancholy feeling in the listener, while awakening an unknown part of the soul at the same time.
Powerful, sensual, soulful vocals filled the Nelly Goletti Theatre- it's a shame that there weren't more than thirty or so people there to hear them. For those who missed Jann Klose's breathtaking live performance, his music can be found at www.myspace.com/jannklose or order his new album, "Reverie." Jann Klose is definitely an artist to keep an ear open for.
Once Klose completed his set, Michael Glabicki, took the stage to enthusiastic applause. The song that elicited the biggest response from the audience was "Send Me on My Way," which many people may remember from the movie "Matilda". From the distinctive opening chords, the song is upbeat, compelling the listener to dance in a field with friends and forget everything bad in the world.
Glabicki's mastery of the guitar is inspiring, as throughout the night he immersed himself into complex and vigorous guitar interludes. It was truly an extraordinary experience seeing Glabicki perform alone, his voice running the gamut from breathy to warbling, his passion and love for the music apparent in every foot stamp and strum of the guitar.
Although the audience was small, those who attended thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Christina Keavaney, a freshman, called Glabicki "a very intriguing and talented musician. His intensity and talent was very entertaining even with a small audience."
Danielle Mitson, also a freshman, said that she was "glad to have had the opportunity to see a great show," and that Glabicki "demonstrated phenomenal skill at manipulating the acoustic guitar."
Check out www.rustedroot.com for more dates from Glabicki's solo tour and news about the band's upcoming album, to come out this summer, or go to www.myspace.com/officialrustedroot to listen to their music.
For more live, free music on Wednesday nights, keep an eye out for the next SPC coffeehouse on Wednesday nights.
Klose had great stage presence, which isn't surprising considering his Broadway background. Stand out songs include "Hold Me Down" and "Doing Time." His lyrics paint vivid, romantic imagery and evoke a dreamy, somewhat melancholy feeling in the listener, while awakening an unknown part of the soul at the same time.
Powerful, sensual, soulful vocals filled the Nelly Goletti Theatre- it's a shame that there weren't more than thirty or so people there to hear them. For those who missed Jann Klose's breathtaking live performance, his music can be found at www.myspace.com/jannklose or order his new album, "Reverie." Jann Klose is definitely an artist to keep an ear open for.
Once Klose completed his set, Michael Glabicki, took the stage to enthusiastic applause. The song that elicited the biggest response from the audience was "Send Me on My Way," which many people may remember from the movie "Matilda". From the distinctive opening chords, the song is upbeat, compelling the listener to dance in a field with friends and forget everything bad in the world.
Glabicki's mastery of the guitar is inspiring, as throughout the night he immersed himself into complex and vigorous guitar interludes. It was truly an extraordinary experience seeing Glabicki perform alone, his voice running the gamut from breathy to warbling, his passion and love for the music apparent in every foot stamp and strum of the guitar.
Although the audience was small, those who attended thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Christina Keavaney, a freshman, called Glabicki "a very intriguing and talented musician. His intensity and talent was very entertaining even with a small audience."
Danielle Mitson, also a freshman, said that she was "glad to have had the opportunity to see a great show," and that Glabicki "demonstrated phenomenal skill at manipulating the acoustic guitar."
Check out www.rustedroot.com for more dates from Glabicki's solo tour and news about the band's upcoming album, to come out this summer, or go to www.myspace.com/officialrustedroot to listen to their music.
For more live, free music on Wednesday nights, keep an eye out for the next SPC coffeehouse on Wednesday nights.
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