Dedicated to chart topping country music star Kenny Chesney, Redneck Castaway Band is a tribute band on a roll. This act shines because of the professional musicians who render the songs in fine, emotive, energetic detail and the atmosphere created by their enthusiastic audiences. Last Saturday night’s show at the Hard Rock Café in Boston, Massachusetts clearly illustrated both qualities coming together to create one fine evening.
Opening song “Reality” spread the band’s talents wide. Lead singer Daniel Wray sang with a macho delivery and a chirpy timbre. Lead guitarist Rick Risti played a wonderful phrase that stretched out like a banner. That wideness of sound combined with the live audiences heart felt reception made one feel like it was an event, not just a bunch of guys playing in a bar.
“Summertime” found Risti seeming to coax the melodic phrase out of thin air, an arcing melody that gave Wray a bright platform to bounce his amicable croon off of. This singer has a way of making his vocal feel like a buoyant wave as well something that coats gold over all of Chesney’s lyrics. Created was a joyful feeling for the audience to react to with dancing, cheering, and whatever else filled the Hard Rock with a celebratory glee.
