Dave's still got it..
by warmjet on 7/30/19Crystal Bay Club Casino Crown Room - Crystal BayFirst time seeing a concert at Crystal Bay. Not too terribly long a drive from Roseville. I was initially surprised how they could create a space for a concert, but turn out there was plenty of room (and a bar) in the back area. Based on the posters on the wall, many named-artists have played there, and I'll attend again should one come up. Also a first seeing Camper Van Beethoven. never thought I'd ever catch them live, since most material was from the 80s, including my favorite "Key Lime Pie." They kicked right in with their cover of "Pictures of Matchstick Men, " and filled their set with many favorites like "Take the Skinheads Bowling." All in all, very tight for a bunch of old geezers like me. Very much enjoyed it. In between sets, the mighty David Lowery performed a short acoustic number from his newest album (only 1000 copies made). Very introspective and sincere. Cracker then came out for a totally rockin' set. Dave was awesome, but the rest of the band was also spot on. Well, except for one song that miscued :) They restarted that one. I was particularly impressed with Johnny Hickman's guitar playing. Awesome licks. Of course, favorites like "Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)" and "Low" were included, but Cracker covered a lot of ground (and years) with this high-energy performance. I'd recommend seeing these guys if you get a chance. Hardworking, straight-ahead NorCal rock with a twinge of country.