Local club hosts guitarist
Dave Hole this weekend
By Emily Baldauf
Senior Writer
Local residents and students will have to the opportunity
to see one of the greatest slide blues guitarists at an upcoming concert
scheduled for this weekend at the Knickerbocker Saloon in downtown Lafayette.
"This is just a great opportunity for us to bring
someone that I consider an outstanding talent to a beautiful, cozy club
like the Knickerbocker," club owner Nick Vukas said.
Dave Hole has performed at the Knickerbocker twice
before, once in 1994 and 1996. Although the crowds were not as large
as organizers had hoped for, his talent and passion on the stage intrigued
the audience.
"He truly enjoyed the club, the atmosphere and
the crowd support," Vukas said. "At the clubs is where these types of
shows can be really exciting and fun because the feel is so much different."
Although those who have seen Hole perform in the
past have always raved about his live shows, the Lafayette market simply
hasn’t been strong enough in recent years to make Lafayette a stop
for Hole’s international tours.
"We haven’t booked any national acts in four
years because our market is not quite hip enough to appreciate what
can happen," Vukas said. "This show is a very critical show because
it is the first show of the school year and the first big show in awhile."
Although Vukas is unsure of the crowds Hole will
bring, Marc Lipkin from Alligator Records promises an outstanding live
performance. Lipkin describes Hole’s music as "blues music with
a rock ‘n’ roll heart."
"He’s really one of the most talented blues
slide players in the world," Lipkin said.
"I would say the chance is 98 percent that you
will walk away feeling satisfied and impressed," Vukas said.
Vukas also points out that even those who have
never heard Hole’s music will most likely enjoy the show.
"Even if you’re not familiar with his music
or blues is not your favorite music – try it, you make like it,"
he said. "This concert is a safe bet. If there is anybody not satisfied
with the show I will give them their money back because that’s
how confident I am that this will be a great show."
Dave Hole will perform at a special 8:30 p.m. showtime
on September 5 at the Knickerbocker Saloon in downtown Lafayette. Tickets
are $6 and are available at the door.
For more information visit www.knickerbockersaloon.com.
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