The NARROWS was graced with the presence of Chris Hillman one day after the release of his first studio recording in many years. The timing could not have been better. Chris was supported by long time partner Herb Pedersen formerly of The Dillards and by John Jorgenson who proved himself beyond measure on guitar and nicely on piano and mandolin as well.
The night was a nicely rounded celebration of many of the pieces found on the new recording (surprise, right?) They began with Bells of Rhymney with strong essence of The Byrds and the iconic 12 string guitar. The harmonies were strong and often arrayed at the range of each individual vocalists' strongest voice. Very nice blend. The instrumental offerings by Hillman and Pedersen were accurate and reliable but it was Jorgenson who set off the pryotechnics as he stepped forward into the warmer light for his solos which were perfect and well calculated.

No night with The Bryds would be complete without Turn Turn Turn or Eight Miles High and they did not disappoint. Hillman offered an intro to Turn Turn Turn by reference to the current Ken Burns documentary on Vietnam. He dedicated the song to those who served and to those who gave all.

It was apparent to me that Hillman appeared to be in pain and on a couple occasions would recollect himself resting on a stool while the others played and he looked upward with eyes closed. He returned for an encore of The Everly Brothers' Walk Right Back and used a cane to steady his gait. When a fan shouted the desire to see them back in the future Hillman quipped: "If I can walk then".

The show was a real joy and I was more than happy to have gone and to witness Chris Hillman and company for the first time.

As The NARROWS have changed their photo rules, these images are collected from a static location, front stage for the first song only. Therefore, there is not the type of variation desired while I remain very pleased to have enjoyed the show and collected a few memories to boot.
Enjoy!