Amazing show by Eliza Neals and the Narcotics at Chan's in Woonsocket.
We got a small taste of her talent at JCAST in Jersey City 2 years ago, and have been wanting to see her in concert ever since. She did not disappoint! Her normal guitarist Howard Glazer was sidelined with an injury, but session veteran Alan Schwartz did a great job filling in with 2 days notice, adding a lot of spontaneity and fun to the set.
Got to say hello to Eliza before and after the show, and she was super sweet and gracious. And we got to hear one of Alan Schwartz's patented dirty jokes on our way to the car.
Although Chan's is a bit of a drive for us, it is a great venue. It has superb sound quality. Tonight's crowd was not huge, but everyone was really into the performance, hanging on every note, and demanding an encore.
- DSC07497
Alan Schwartz, John Medeiros, John Abraham, and Eliza Neals perform at Chan's in Woonsocket, RI - IMG 4045
John Chan, proprietor of Chan's and champion of the blues for over 40 years, introduces Eliza Neals and the Narcotics - IMG 4047
John Medeiros, Eliza Neals, John Abraham perform at Chan's in Woonsocket, RI - IMG 4056
John Medeiros, Eliza Neals, John Abraham perform at Chan's in Woonsocket, RI - IMG 4058
John Medeiros, Eliza Neals, John Abraham perform at Chan's in Woonsocket, RI - IMG 4066
John Medeiros and Eliza Neals perform at Chan's in Woonsocket, RI - IMG 4076
Eliza Neals performs at Chan's in Woonsocket, RI - IMG 4078
Alan Schwartz and Eliza Neals perform at Chan's in Woonsocket, RI Eliza's regular guitarist, Howard Glazer, was sidelined with a shoulder injury. Session veteran Schwartz stepped in for the tour with only 2 days' notice! - IMG 4090
Alan Schwartz, John Medeiros, John Abraham, and Eliza Neals perform at Chan's in Woonsocket, RI - IMG 4093
Alan Schwartz, John Medeiros, John Abraham, and Eliza Neals perform at Chan's in Woonsocket, RI - IMG 4099
Eliza Neals performs at Chan's in Woonsocket, RI - IMG 4109
Alan Schwartz, Eliza Neals, and John Abraham perform at Chan's in Woonsocket, RI - IMG 4122
John Medeiros, Eliza Neals, John Abraham perform at Chan's in Woonsocket, RI - IMG 4126
Alan Schwartz, John Medeiros, Eliza Neals, and John Abraham perform at Chan's in Woonsocket, RI - IMG 4129
Painting of Popa Chubby at Chan's (note John Chan's likeness on his T-shirt).