Sean McArdle

at the Black Cat, 7/3/2006


(i'm very late getting to this... so it's gonna be a quickie) Sean McArdle performed with a nice little band (Ben Azarra, drums; Lida Husik, bass; lead guitarist who I don't know by name). Band was great - characterized primarily by what I'll call "elegant restraint." All working together clearly in service of the songs themselves. McArdle is a local performer who actually writes good, thoughtful songs. Too bad vocals were buried in the mix (typical Black Cat Backstage bad sound). Promising performance and I'm eager to hear him again... missed him at Fort Reno, but hopefully there will be another chance soon.