Foghat by the Sea
by Michelle Morrissette Cucchiaro
If your plan is dinner and a show, eat elsewhere and catch the show at Blue Ocean Music Hall. I love Blue Ocean Music Hall for a few different reasons but food offerings just don't make the list. I love the cabaret style seating and the fact that there isn't a bad seat in the house. It's an intimate venue that isn't too big but just big enough. The service and staff are friendly and do a great job. It's easy to get to, there's plenty of parking and it's at the beach! Who doesn't like going to the beach to see a show? Again, as far as the food is concerned go full or go hungry but otherwise you are in for a great night.
The Dan Lawson Band opened for Foghat to a room that was disappointingly only half full. While I wasn't familiar with this band, they gained a new fan with me. I did a little research post-show to find that this bluesy-rock band has been around for a while, plays all over the US and is a frequent flyer at this particular venue. Note to self-- go out of your way to see these guys again. They have a great sound and I'd buy a ticket if they headlined a show for sure. I suggest you do the same. The fact that they opened for Foghat made a great night even better. Two amazingly awesome bands in one night? It doesn't get any better than that.
The room had filled up during the DLB set so when Foghat burst out onto the stage with Road Fever, the room had serious energy and fans were ready to rock. Foghat has been around since the 70's in one form or another and they are no strangers to how to rock a crowd and ensure concert goers have a blast of a time. Labeled a boogie-blues-rock band Foghat hit each of those points hard with a set list that got people singing, swaying and dancing all night long. What an awesome show!
Those who rocked us include founding member and drummer Roger Earl, Craig Macgregor (Foghat since 1975) on bass, Bryan Bassett (Wild Cherry, Lonesome Dave's Foghat, Molly Hatchet, and Foghat since 1999) on guitar, and Charlie Huhn (Ted Nugent, Victory, Humble Pie, Gary Moore, Foghat since 2000). While Foghat has seen members come, go and unfortunately pass away, they are stronger now than ever before with this amazing crew of musicians. They've got great stage presence, they connect with their audience and their sound is as pure as it gets. Rock on guys!!!
See you at the show!
-Michelle
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