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Live Reviews Live Review: Squirrel Nut Zippers

Posted By on Fri, Oct 26, 2007 at 10:37 AM

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Squirrel Nut Zippers w/ Firecracker Jazz Band, The Old Ceremony

Neighborhood Theatre

Oct. 25, 2007

The Deal: A fine mix of old and new as Squirrel Nut Zippers continue reunion tour.

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The Good: Firecracker Jazz Band kicked off the night with a fantastic set of music from the '20s and '30s. While SNZ trumpeter Je Widenhouse is the frontman, drummer Mike Gray is fun to watch as he hammers away with smiles and eyebrow lifts. Chapel Hill's The Old Ceremony brought a modern flair to the evening with a set of indie rock that was spiced up by a cello and violin. Mellow, yet energetic, they're a band to keep an eye on. Squirrel Nut Zippers came out with smiles and seemed to truly enjoy the performance. It may be a handful of years since they were playing together regularly, but the band was in fine form. Jimbo Mathus has brought a good bit of his honky tonk guitar style into the mix and Katherine Whalen's vocals sounded as good as ever. It was a hit-heavy 22-song set that lasted for about an hour and a half and was fun for every minute.

The Bad: No one (well, one guy for two minutes) got up to dance during Firecracker Jazz Band. As Widenhouse noticed, "This music's for drinking and dancing. You've got the first part going...." At least they got up for the second act and headliner.

The Verdict: Hopefully, the shows or an album will continue after this year.

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SNZ Setlist:

Club Limbo

Memphis X

Grandad

It Ain't You

Wash Jones

Drivin' Me Crazy

Danny D

Fat Cat

Prince Nez

La Grippe

Put a Lid On It

My Drag

Lowdown Man

Do What

Bad Business Man

Hell

Stephen Foster

You, You, You

Kid

Minor Swing

Bufungoo

It's Over

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