Naked Beggars Review

It has been awhile since we went to see the Naked Beggars.  We started remodeling our kitchen the day after the show and I forgot to write about the show.  Sorry!  I don’t know how many of you have ever been to Taylorville, IL, but it is a very small town. (population around 11,000)  The bar where the band played was bigger than I expected though. 

The first band that played was Bad Monkey.  They played cover tunes, but they also played a few original songs.  I was not familiar with them at all so I’m not sure the names of any of the tracks.  They were very entertaining with lots of energy.  They were sort of 80’s rock and southern rock.  The bass player was great.  I found their Myspace page and I think the bass player goes by Big Dawg. They have a CD called Year of the Monkey but I’m not sure if it is available yet. You can listen to some of the tracks on their Myspace page.

As for Naked Beggars, we got the opportunity to speak with Eric Brittingham (bass player for Cinderella) before the band played. He is a very nice guy and I think he really enjoys playing music. I asked him if it was strange playing in such a small bar after playing at huge venues. He said, “the big venues pay the bills but this is fun.” He did tell us that Cinderella will be touring summer of 2008 with Warrant and that Jani Lane is back! Warrant’s Myspace page states the tour will kick off in July at Rocklahoma. We also bought the Naked Beggars’ new CD XXX and I really like it. It has a bluesy feel to it and catchy lyrics.

We unfortunately only got to hear their first set because we had to leave. Brian had to work early the next morning. (UGH!!) It was great. Inga has very powerful vocals. She did a beautiful rendition of Stevie Nicks’ Landslide. It gave me goosebumps.  I love that song!  She also did a rendition of Alanis Morissette’s Hand in My Pocket.  The drummer is not the same one that played on the new CD XXX, but he sounded like he’d been playing with them for a long time. Did I mention that the show was free??

If you get a chance, go out and catch one of their shows.  It will be worth your time !! While you’re at it, buy their CD. It will be worth your money !!

May, 1 2008 09:00 PM – The Rockstar Bar
7120 South Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas – w/ Tattooed Millionaires ~ Call 817-293-2606 for more information

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May, 2 2008 09:00 PM – Lakewood Bar & Grill
6340 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75214 -  Call 214-826-3888 for more information

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 May, 17 2008 09:00 PM – The Wildhorse Saloon
120 2nd Ave N, Nashville, Tennessee 37201 – w/ Warrant (Yes, the 80’s band)

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May, 23 2008 09:00 PM – Captain Kirk’s
902 4th St, Fort Madison, Iowa 52627 – Call (319) 372-6477 for more information! ~ w/Gibbs Brothers Band

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May, 24 2008 09:00 PM – Hawkeye Tap 4646 Cheyenne Ave., Davenport, Iowa 52806 – w/The Gibbs Brothers ~ Call 563-391-3096 for more info!

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June, 21 2008 09:00 PM – Olie’s - Rt 50, Aviston, Illinois 62216 -

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July, 13 2008 08:00 PM – Rocklahoma - The Forum Tent, Pryor, Oklahoma 74362

Showtime TBA

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August, 2 2008 08:00 PM – The Thirsty Whale
2081 Eakin Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43223 – Call (614) 279-4677 for more information

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August, 23 2008 08:00 PM – Hawgstock  – 2497 225th, Winterset, Iowa 50273 -

Showtime TBA

[tags]NakedBeggars,  Cinderella, Warrant, Rocklahoma[/tags]