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.38 Special revs up the crowd at Cache Cruise-In
ROCK AND CARS:
.38 Special performs at the Cruise-In. / Photo by Shannon
K. Gibbs
By Shannon Gibbs
July 10, 2007 | Classic cars and classic rock made
for great memories with .38 Special adding some rock
'n' roll attitude to the Cache Cruise-In.
Every year in Logan, one can tell when July is arriving.
Weather warms, firework stands pop up and classic cars
come into view. The Cache Valley Cruise-In is a much
anticipated event, as it is Utah's largest car show
each year. This year 38 Special was added to the list
of events for this much anticipated weekend, making
it a must-attend for many.
On Friday, .38 Special brought a live assault of rock
'n' roll, with a touch of Southern style to the Cache
County fairgrounds. In a meet and greet before the show
began, .38 Special signed autographs for fans and some
of the awesome sponsors of the Cache Valley Cruise-In.
The band members were friendly and very laid back --
conversing with all those lucky enough to meet the band
and showing a side that spoke of a true thankfulness
for their fans through the years.
The show started with some of the organizers of the
Cruise-In thanking sponsors and even giving a signed
guitar away. And then the moment was upon us as the
band sauntered onto stage. They came ready to rock some
souls and so they did, with songs including Chain
Lightning from their new album Drivetrain,
which has a pure and devout rock 'n' roll sound. Added
to that were many of their past hits, including Hold
on Loosely and Rockin Into the Night and
even a bit of country music thrown in for good measure,
Help Somebody, off the new album that Donnie
Van Zandt (lead singer of .38 Special) and his brother,
Jonnie Van Zandt (lead singer of Lynard Skynard), collaborated
on last year.
Every member of .38 Special seemed to give everything
to this astounding performance. They invited the audience
to stand and move forward, which many did with no need
for a second prompting. Don Barnes (singer, guitarist
and more for .38 Special) poured his soul into the performance,
giving everything he had to fans. Donnie Van Zandt (singer)
incited the crowd into a near frenzy of tangible energy
with his engaging performance that included constant
movement and a freeness of spirit. Danny Chauncey (guitarist)
aroused a reverence within the audience with his uninhibited
and purely emotional ability to wield his guitar. Larry
Junstrom (bass guitar) with his pristine playing and
deft ability's brought wave after wave of tumultuous
sound and beat. Bobby Capps' (keyboardist) captivating
keyboard added to the soulful and emotional experience
by pulling the audience within the realm of southern
rock. Gary Moffatt (drummer) with his incrediable prowess
for percussion, astounded the audience with a drum solo
like no other.
Ending the show with five encores, due to fans' unwillingness
to let go of the feeling this band inspired . .38 Special
delivered an visionary performance that will not be
forgotten.
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