Larry Graham & Graham Central Station: Amazing
by TWRHayward on 4/4/10The Regency Ballroom - San FranciscoThis was one of the best concerts I've ever attended. Larry Graham and Graham Central Station (GCS) performed for almost three hours and had the audience on its feet clapping, dancing and singing along throughout the night. Graham performed all of the favorities for which he is well known and his voice and bass playing were exceptional. From the grand entrance that featured Larry and his band, all dressed in white, marching in like a high school marching band from the rear of the Regency Ballroom with Larry leading the procession and playing a drum, to the finale almost three hours later, it was a one-of-a kind extravaganza that engaged all of the senses. This was my first time seeing Graham perform live and I was impressed by his command of the stage and showmanship. A highlight of the show was when Graham sang his hit song "One in a Million" as a tribute to a special group of married couples in attendance. Among them were his father and mother-in law, Bill and Lena Fields, marrried 44 years, and 50 year honoree Raymond Gumbs, owner of Gumbs' Barber Shop in Hayward where Graham grew up and graduated from high school. I would encouage anyone that has an opportunity to see Graham and GCS live to do it; you won't regret it.