Chieli Minucci

[jps]

Shari & I went to see a great band featuring guitarist Chieli Minucci Thursday evening at Night Town; Lao Tizer, keyboardist, brought the band to the club, which also featured Karen Briggs on violin. My ears are still ringing, but the music was amazing. For me though, Chieli was the star attraction, having seen him a couple times in the '80s and early '90s with his own band, Special EFX. I bought a DVD that Special EFX did a few years ago in Toronto where they did Stevie Wonder's song Cause We Ended As Lovers; as some else put it on YouTube: "Jeff Beck, stand aside"!!!

I found this to give you an idea of Chiele's amazing talent.

[jps]

More great guitar playing by Chieli.

[Folkie]

Jeff, I saw Chieli Minucci at Nighttown a little over a year ago. While I don't take well to smooth jazz, he has prodigious chops and is very versatile. I will cetainly see him the next time he's back in town.

[jps]

Well, then you saw me at the table right in front of that great Cuban drummer! Were you there when Chieli was just warming up about ½ hour before the show? Amazing playing. He's a real nice guy, we talked for a while before the show, seems very down to Earth, and have communicated a bit since that time. He still plays the same two guitars since I first saw Special EFX in Los Angeles 25 years ago, the black Chet Atkins Nylon EA, and the Pensa-Suhr.

[jps]

I will cetainly see him the next time he's back in town.

He and Special EFX will be at the Akron Civic Theatre March 24th. I have my tickets ordered. Have you been to the ACT, Robert? Great historic venue.

[Folkie]

I will cetainly see him the next time he's back in town.

He and Special EFX will be at the Akron Civic Theatre March 24th. I have my tickets ordered. Have you been to the ACT, Robert? Great historic venue.

Jeff,

No, I've never been to the ACT. But I've heard great things about it over the years. How easy is it to get to from your part of town?

Robert

[jps]

I just take 271 south to Rt 8 south to the Perkins Rd. exit in Akron, go right and take it to Main St., turn left and go a few short blocks to the theatre. Very simple, really.

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