Rock the Cantab
Holy smokes! I’m excited about this new band!
The official name of the new Shanghai lineup is “Mike Null and The Soulcasters”. Now that the lineup is solidified, I had to see what it would be like for everyone to play together. With the exception of our pianist, Gabriel Guerro, who couldn’t make it from New York, we were all there at the Cantab Jam last Sunday. We only had time to play one song because Max (drums) had to catch a late bus back to Brooklyn.. but that was all I need to see the vast potential of this group.
We decided to play “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder, and let me tell you.. we blew the roof off the place! Chris (bass) and Max (drums) threw down a groove so solid I thought the stage was going to cave in! Dana (vocals) sang the song with conviction and power.. and every time I looked up to check out the crowd, I saw we had the entire room’s attention. The groove was so tight, it would have been more difficult to play with poor time than to lock in! Everyone agreed that it felt REALLY good on stage. Everyone’s excitement about the trip poured into the music. I can’t wait to hear what this group will sound like after four months of playing six nights a week!
Next step, meeting with Dana today to get our tune list sorted out, then the band starts rehearsing toward the end of the week.
Shanghai doesn’t know what’s about to hit ‘em!
