Late Lounge at The Dowse : Jessie James & The Outlaws

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The big sliding doors that open out into the courtyard are open tonight.
Well they were, until some old biddies arrived and complained.
Once again I'm locked in a stuffy room.

As the band was being introduced, a local 'crusty ol barstad' suddenly stood up, as though it was a town hall meeting. He announced that he Didn't like 90% of music, and that he usually didn't stay for the entire show, but that he felt the Douse music should be more widely advertised!
Did he feel that the community coming together was important?

Our small group occupying a table up the back, included a guy who had driven up from Wellington.
This is novel as it's said that the trip out of the city is much longer then the trip in.

The music

Jessy James and the Outlaws

Ambient.
No drums!
Waltz timings used a bit.
Thoughtful music.

Dude in the band makes Guitars.


At first I didn't think that this was much of a 'live band'. Not really suited to a room of people all seated, facing the stage, looking for visual stimulation.

But halfway into the set, the guy at the keyboard announces a waltz, and as the music starts, he dives out into the crowd, Crowd started waltzing
Then finally some beats

Jessie James and the Outlaws

45 Laings Road
Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
(04) 570 6500
dowse.org.nz

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