Raul Malo acoustics and accordian
by Pikeboys on 4/22/10Birchmere - AlexandriaWhile I was hoping for a large band accompanying Raul, this show turned out to be acoustic with an accordian/concertina only. Initially, I thought it might be a tad too quiet for what I wished, but Michael Guerra's great accordian work really compliments Raul's guitar and powerful vocals. A very nice mix of Mavericks' favorites, Raul's solo works, and covers ("Around the World" was beautiful). While I hope to see Raul someday with a big band and horns, this still was a wonderful night with a warm performance that truly made everyone happy. The only damper were the IDIOTS two tables over who just could not get the message that we were there to hear the MUSIC, not their inane LOUD chatter over the songs. All tables surrounding these morons "shussed" them, to no avail. Finally, a woman got up, and in their face, told them in no uncertain terms to shut up. It worked.