Wow!! Corb Lund played the Sunset Tavern in Ballard, Washington, on Sunday night, November 15th and the joint was rocking. He is a great entertainer. The energy was amazing from his band, the Hurtin' Albertans, himself and the audience. Imagine a cold, wet, miserable night with Seattle big-drop rain and wind. That means it was not just the mist that keeps us wrinkle free and just slightly damp; but the pouring down rain that we natives refer to as "wet rain."
Other bands had been playing and Corb was scheduled at 10:30 pm. With a new CD out I wanted to see him perform and hear some of his new songs as well as old favorites. He came out and did not disappoint his fans - playing for 2 hours and treating us to an "Every Night is Friday Night" attitude.
The crowd was extremely diverse; every size, shape, color and walk of life was represented. There were cowboy hats, fedoras, wool caps, a King Ropes cap, cowboy boots, packers, tennis shoes and flip flops. It was really eye opening for me to see his fans and who they brought. In listening to them talk to Corb after the show, some had followed him down from his previous nights show in Vancouver, B.C. Others were headed to Portland for the next night's show. One thing was certain: this young man has started a loyal and adoring fan base.
Go see him and experience it for yourself. From ages 21 to 70, everyone was singing along, laughing and whooping it up, clapping, dancing and just having FUN. Now as I listen to his CD's it brings a smile to know I have seen Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans turn a miserable cold night into a warm memory. Vickie Mullen
Hitching Post Supply carries several Corb Lund CD's. Head on over to the website and pick up your copies today!
