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Stank Willie
Lincolnshire, IL, February 15, 2003
Review by Steve Alspach
There's a new band in the Chicago/Rockford area that mixes a load of different styles into one seamless blend. Stank Willie is a band that originated in downstate Carbondale, Illinois, but have migrated north. On February 15, they did an opening set at the Cubby Bear. Their six-song set was full of tight playing, hot solos, and had quite a few folks out on the dance floor.
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| The band opened with a tune that sounded a bit like the Dave Matthews Band, and drummer Jeff Brackhan has a similar style to the DMB's Carter Beauford with his syncopated playing. Stank Willie also delved into funk-rock like Tower of Power. Besides having a two-man horn section, lead singer/keyboardist Matt Engbring had his sax at the ready as well. He is also a styled keyboardist, and knew how to interplay with the others in the band. Guitarist Dennis Feltner has a bluesy feel in his playing and his solos were very well-played. Bassist Adam Gardner laid down a solid bottom on his bass and got into some excellent riff-trading with Engbring. The just-added horn section kept a low profile, but once they get their grounding with the band, they will add an excellent jazzy touch. |
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This band is chock full of talent and tasty riffs, and on this evening they left the audience wanting more. With a band that has the chops like what these guys have, the sky is the limit.
Note: The photos accompanying the review were actually taken in Rockford, IL
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