Shadows and Light

These famous words to the old Motown song, sung by Garnet Rogers on his fourth (sellout) visit to the Evergreen Theatre, perfectly captured the mood of the audience last Friday night. Go direct to the gallery here or continue reading below image….

This seasoned skilled performer with his easy relaxed manner and cameraderie captivated his audience of fans with many of the new songs from his recently released live CD “Get a Witness” – the title track of which you can hear on the photo album of this performance. Garnet’s deceptively laid back appearance was quickly dispersed when he launched into a couple of stinging political attacks in his two pieces “Junior” and “Beyond This Wall” and the sparks really started to fly with these two latter-day protest songs. He wove his way musically, too, travelling with us through Nebraska and with spellbinding electronic wizardry through the great North in “Night Drive” and finally rounded off with a rousing version of the well-known and much loved old favourite “Northwest Passage”.

The audience was delighted when the second half of Garnet’s performance included many requests, among which a personal favourite of mine “Small Victory” and the hauntingly beautiful love song, “Here Tonight”.

Many thanks again, Garnet, for visiting the Evergreen Theatre again.

Ellie