Come join The Bob Thompson Band the first Tuesday of each month at the Boulevard Tavern in downtown Charleston, WV! Starts at 8pm Upcoming Dates: April 5th, May 3, June 7, July 5 For directions visit the Boulevard Tavern’s Website!
The Bob Thompson Band, “Look Beyond the Rain” (Blue Canoe Records)
"On his first album since 2010’s “Smile,” pianist Thompson radiates the same grace and elegance he displays as the centerpiece of the Mountain Stage Band, a position he’s held since 1991. Thompson doesn’t make music-snob jazz that’s easier to admire than it is to love; instead, “Look Beyond the Rain” focuses on warmth, emotion and the kind of effortless-sounding melodicism that connects immediately with whoever’s listening. That doesn’t mean he’s lacking in chops — check out the way he locks in tight with Doug Payne’s sax on “Hot Shot” or his inventive soloing on “Time 2 B One” — it just means that technique is secondary to sentiment on these 10 tracks. His band proves flexible enough to move smoothly between light funk, stately balladry and up-tempo workouts, thanks in part to the polished grooves created by drummer Tim Courts and bassist John Inghram (whose own group, Slugfest, has just released its own first album)." - Spotlight West Virginia Magazine
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The West Virginia Music Hall of Fame’s sixth induction ceremony happened on October 24 at The Culture Center Theater in Charleston and was broadcast live throughout the state by WV Public Broadcasting. Bob Thompson was inducted along with other incredib..
Thank you to StateofTheArtMagazine.com for this wonderful cover story and interview with Bob Thompson about his history and latest release. Visit their website to read the full article and learn about other visual and performing artists in West Virginia.
