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Coco was amazing. This was my first time seeing him live and it will hopefully not be the last. His performance was energetic, song voice was perfect, and stage presence of all performers very appealing. I appreciated the sound quality and acoustics as it is often difficult for me to understand a performer’s message, but his was clear and sharp.
We saw Coco at Antone’s in Austin. It was the last show of his latest tour. I have seen Coco twice before a long time ago and he is as great as ever. All of the band are fabulous players and the sound in the club was perfect.
The bar/restaurant at Ludlow Garage and the venue/concert were great. Employees were very attentive and friendly.
There is one type of music that I love to experience in person. That is Electric Blues. There are instances during a show where I can actually feel the music. The Coco Montoya and Ronnie Baker Brooks Tribute to Albert Collins Show had me doing just that. I have in my vast collection of music some Coco Montoya cuts. So, I was well aware of his skill level with the guitar. But, I had never been exposed to the abilities of RBB, the son of blues legend Lonnie Brooks. Each artist did their own set starting out with RBB. He was able to connect with the crowd with his music, guitar skills and enthusiasm toward the small crowd. In the end of his set, he had everyone standing on their feet in appreciation for his show. Next came Mr. Montoya. Gosh that guy can perform magic with those strings on his guitar. And to think, he started out with Albert Collins as a drummer. I didn’t realize that eventually Coco joined John Mayall and his Bluesbreakers after Mr. Mayall heard Coco perform in a club out in L.A. years ago. I guess you do learn something new everyday, When it comes to Montoya and Brooks, the pedigree is there. To close out the show both artist got together on stage to do their tribute to Albert Collins. After Coco completed his set, he said to the crowd that instead of his band walking off the stage and letting the crowd beg for a return, they would just cut to the chase and stay on stage. That is when he brought out RBB to play their tribute part of the show to Albert Collins. It was some of the best guitar playing I have ever ever heard. At this point I need to also acknowledge the talent of Jeff Paris on the keyboard. His abilities to play them ivories coupled with the guitar artistry of Brooks and Montoya brought it all together. The tribute was one half hour of just a fantastic conclusion to one of the best shows I have ever experienced. With the break between the sets of Brooks and Montoya, the show was a three hour just spine tingling performance that I will never forget. You can checkout what I mean by watching on YouTube the Tribut to Albert Collins for yourself. I tell you what. It only cost me $20 bucks for my ticket to the show. But it was 20 dollars of the best entertainment I have ever spent.
Coco Montoya and Ronnie Baker Brooks are wonderful entertaining bands separately. Together they brought the house down! Great show!
Show was great. Always love this venue. Small and intimate. Probably only 75 people there so place was empty. Band was great! Only issue is ticketmaster app didn't work and i had mobile tix. After about 20 minutes of repeatedly trying to login-every time it sent me to a blank screen with no ability to do anything. Finally gave up went to box iffice and they printed me a ticket. Not fun
The Canyon in Agoura Hills knows how to serve up great music. From the two blues bands preceding to Coco's last set and encore the place rocked. Great song selections. Coco is a master performer and is attuned to the importance of group dynamics. The call and response exchange with a guest guitarist from the second band was mesmerizing. Coco greeted patrons afterwards posing for pics and grateful for the time to meet and greet.
From Blues Cruise in 2010 to Friday Night ~ haven't missed seeing Coco when he's around So. Cal.
Nice venue nice people great show Tinsley Ellis is very good but Coco Montoya knock the roof off the place really good sound system I'd go there again
Tinsley and Coco gave us an awesome night of guitar blues. Super!
