Slips & Flamin Whippersnappers

SLIPS & FLAMIN WHIPPERSNAPPERS slipped and whipper snapped their way into the Caloundra Power Boat club auditorium. A lively crowd were waiting in anticipation of what they would see and hear and they were not disappointed!.

“When the Saints Go Marching In” set the pace for the afternoon. Fats’ “Anybody Here” led to Dave's unique vocal style and “Rock it Baby” wowed, to be followed by Jelly Roll Morton's rip roaring “High Society”. A classic!!. It was a riot of great solos from our amazing musicians. Dave lead guitar, vocals. Roberto with those high high trumpet notes, Paul always blows those cobwebs away on his tenor sax and sweet clarinet, Stevie with those nimble fingers running up and down the keyboard astounds!  Bayden slaps the bass like no other, Trombone Zoe such a sweet sound and Brad on washboard keeps the tempo steady as a rock. What a group. “Basin St Blues”, “I’ve found a new Baby” was followed by a nice “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” then Morton’s hot, fast, very fast “Tiger Rag” was too hot for our dancers. Ben our sound man always keeps the sound firm and even. Getting close to final time so “St James Infirmary” was a knockout and a final “Way Down in New Orleans” finished the afternoon with a great round of applause.

Thank you “Slips & Flamin Whippersnappers” for the great music, and a fun, and entertaining afternoon.

Review by Brian Fane (Life member) plus a little help from our club's friendly ghost Casp