{"id":63045,"date":"2024-06-02T20:55:09","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T03:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seattlewaveradio.com\/?p=63045"},"modified":"2024-06-02T21:10:10","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T04:10:10","slug":"country-music-alive-and-well-in-tacoma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seattlewaveradio.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/02\/country-music-alive-and-well-in-tacoma\/","title":{"rendered":"Country Music – Alive and Well in Tacoma"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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SHOW REVIEW\u00a0by Todd Hobert
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On a balmy Friday evening, the\u00a0<\/b>Spanish Ballroom<\/a>\u00a0in Tacoma came alive with the soulful melodies of three remarkable Country acts: Saltwater Sky, Santa Poco, and Leah Justine.<\/b><\/p>

Visit Todd’s Photo Gallery of Spanish Ballroom<\/a><\/p>

Three great bands in one of the best venues in the south sound. The Spanish Ballroom is not just a concert venue but a destination all it\u2019s own. There is a restaurants, pubs, billiards and pinball. Get to your show early or come on an off night just for fun.<\/p>

Lea Justine<\/a> came out of the gates to start the show. This Tacoma firecracker is a ball of energy with a huge powerful voice. She brings her own brand of country rock. Leah owned the spotlight. With her hits, \u201cRun Home, Cornbread, and If I Was a Man\u201d and many covers, she moved seamlessly through a hard-hitting huge rock voice and subtle ballads with ease. Leah has the ability to connect with an audience in a way that makes everyone think that she is singing directly to them\u2026 and maybe she is.<\/p>

Santa Poco<\/a> Their old-school country sound is reminiscent of Western Texas to Bakersfield. People call it \u201cOld School\u201d but I call it country the way it should be. Lead singer Andy Shofner has a voice that is tailor-made for the genre and Pat McHenery\u2019s Steel Guitar drives it home. It is no surprise that the crowd moved aside for the shufflers and two steppers as they danced to the music that was perfectly fit for it. If you ever wanted a simpler time with music that was just at home in a bar as it is around a campfire, Santa Poco is calling your name.<\/span><\/p>

Saltwater Sky<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/span>wrapped it all, and they wasted no time in making their mark on the night.\u00a0\u00a0Led by the talented\u00a0Scott Heuston<\/b>, this band has been making its way across the Pacific Northwest since 2019.\u00a0\u00a0In this relatively short time, they have acquired quite a following\u00a0\u00a0Their bluesy country rock style walked over by Erica Flom\u2019s flowing fiddle really hit the spot for those wanting to go home on a high. Their recent releases, including \u201cA Thousand Times\u201d and \u201cStumbling Home,\u201d resonated deeply with audiences.<\/span><\/p>

The Spanish Ballroom had witnessed a symphony of talent. Three acts, three distinct flavors, and one unforgettable night. Whether you were swaying to the coastal breeze with Saltwater Sky, two-stepping with Santa Poco, or falling under Leah Justine\u2019s spell, this concert left an indelible mark.<\/span><\/p>

So, if you find yourself near Tacoma, keep an eye out for the next musical rendezvous at the Spanish Ballroom. You won\u2019t want to miss it.<\/span><\/p>

Visit Todd’s Photo Gallery of Spanish Ballroom<\/a><\/p>

TODD HOBERT<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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