"The name 60 Hertz, although it has nothing to do with age references, certainly sit well on this bunch of ‘old guys,’ ” said Rod Wilson in the Cranbrook Daily Townsman of the band that plays at Creston’s Snoring Sasquatch on Jan. 28. “Not only have the band members been musical comrades for many years, their musical instruments have been around for much of that ride.
“James Neve’s acoustic Larrivee guitar must be one of the earliest instruments made by that premier luthier Jean Larrivee. Dave Birch’s bass was old when he purchased it back in the 70’s. So there you have it — old musicians, old instruments and modern technology, all combined with the finest of song writing. The results are performances that continue to sparkle regardless of how many times the band has been out there.”
James Neve — the writer, guitarist and lead vocalist — and Dave Birch — the hyperactive bass player that occasionally breaks into a curious little duck foot dance step as he plays and sings backup — have been playing music together for nearly 40 years. They, with Rob Young and Loretta Taylor, were founding members of the 1970s rock quintet, Tennyson Finch.
Young is the master of the many moods and effects of his Stratocaster. Marty Musser creates the hammock with his rock solid drumming style, sense of volume and dynamics. Their tight weave of vocal and instrumental lines are evidence of a strong melodic influence ranging from the early Beatles to Crowded House and Dire Straits.
The original music of 60 Hertz flows easily from country-feel ballads to folksy rock, but always with an honest, simple and personal touch. 60 Hertz knows how to captivate their audience by creating and delivering their original music with an engaging and fresh stage presence, which is a real treat to experience. They released their long anticipated first CD, Time Stands Still, last summer.
For more information, visit www.60hertz.ca.
Doors open at 7 p.m.; the show begins at 8. Tickets are $10 in advance at Kingfisher Used Books and Black Bear Books, or $12 at the door.
— SASQUATCH ARTS AND MUSIC SOCIETY