literally actually - heading west as the sun sinks
an invitation to see this band playing way out west
the offer including ticket, food and accommodation
too good to pass up really so the journey is made
they're performing in a large community hall
a masonic lodge converted for live performance
the promoter and friend has done a good job
the locals out and in force and a near full house
first on the bill a singer-songwriter named cass eager
she in possession of a fine and strong blues voice
stunning guitar skills particularly on lap-slide
a very natural attitude and sassiness to match
next up is a chap in the new one man band mode
live looping - play a riff, tap a beat, record it
play it back repeatedly and repeat the process
so that a band sound can be created by one person
last seen at womad with maori lady mihirangi
tonight claude hay mixes in an electric sitar
an impressive blues-world-rock performance
chase the sun have a big reputation to live up to
they are billed as australia's best blues band
their opening tune a stunning acoustic guitar solo
a seated jan rynsaardt referencing some obvious heroes
robert johnson and eric clapton quickly coming to mind
with bassist and drummer then on stage it's no holds barred
this 3 piece producing a big, loud, clean blues-rock sound
various guitars swapped in and out to provide the variety
jan rynsaardt as lead vocalist meaning he's the man
solidly supported by ryan van gennip on bass
jon 'howler' howell tub-thumping with style
it's an impressive sound they crank out
70's rock blues guitar fresh energetic stuff
in a way nothing too original but still compelling
the mosh pit and the seated audience all enthusiastic
me - thinking i like it but once is probably enough
but then they play their trump card superbly
cass eager back on stage as lead vocalist
a female robert plant as they play rock 'n' roll
she looking the part with this tune in all its glory
lifting the band to a total new dimension
it's a cliche but born to be on stage she is
voice, looks, attitude, and now an amazing band
i don't recall ever seeing such a transformation
with her up front chase the sun can go anywhere
record company exec's will be tripping over tongues
stand aside wolfmother - here's the real deal
it shall be interesting to see how far they go
after gig discussions confirming my thinking
nice bunch of people too - very gracious
they deserve whatever success they enjoy
chase the sun - great name, great band
