In keeping with a sequence of musical shows with a greater than average feeling of connection, I have seen Cedars & Crows lead vocalist Chris Margolin before:
https://sporkful.blogspot.com/2017/05/concert-review-chris-margolin.html
That was also on a night that felt really special. What was more interesting, however, was the change in demeanor. I remember being impressed with the smooth richness of Margolin's voice solo. With Cedars & Crows he sounded considerably more whiskey-soaked.
Of course, it has been about two years, and the band's various bios do mention whiskey a lot. I suspect, though, that the issue is not actually time and alcohol wreaking havoc on Margolin's vocal cords, but more an adaptation to a harder rocking sound, one that is appropriate to this band.
It should be different. At the other show, Margolin was solo, accompanying himself on guitar. Cedars & Crows rock the blessed configuration of two guitars for lead and rhythm, plus bass and drums. If you can't get louder and harder that way, when can you?
Song titles have an emphasis on the gritty and unsatisfying side of life, but in the tradition of the blues, listening is satisfying. Maybe things aren't so bad as long as there are still guitars and amps around.
Much like
Switchblade Romeo, all of the Cedars & Crows members have been in other bands, playing for a while, sometimes together. They know what they are doing, and they put on a good show.
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