It is always great to see Calgary newgrass/folk band Rotary Park. They returned to Lethbridge to play for an attentive Lethbridge Folk Club Crowd at the Lethbridge College Cave, Saturday, Oct. 13.
I caught most of their set and their new line up including a lead guitarist Gus playing his first gig with the trimmed down quartet.
He added more of a jazz element the the band’s rootsy sound. Nicki McRae alternated between playing mandolin and rapping out a rhythm in a box drum she sat on when she wasn’t singing lead vocals.
She sang several songs about her home of Saskatchewan.
They played a variety of originals and a few choice covers including “Raise A Ruckus,” which there were playing as I walked in.
They showed killer musicianship as usual as well as outstanding vocal harmonies. I really enjoyed the jazz flavour the new guitarist brought to the table.
Another excellent number was the soulful “Just Ask,” a cover by Lake Street Dive.
They were called back for an encore.
