Charlie Hunter/Scott Amendola 9/25/14 Cafe 9

Hunter's custom 8-string guitar with fan-like frets allows him to comfortably play bass and lead on the same instrument. While difficult to discern on record, this unique dexterity is fantastic to watch. Hunter is a music scholar and played groove-alicious takes on many genres. His screwed down or up tempo versions of popular hits and old timey ballads made for great listening. Amendola on drums was the perfect companion. Long time pals, the tightness of interplay was awesome. Two full sets and light-hearted crowd banter showed a more comfortable Hunter than my last viewing. The first set was dominated by a Cars medley, while the second set boasted I Want You Back, Come On In My Kitchen, and closed with I Ain't Got Nobody. I'm convinced Hunter could play the Oscar Mayer Weiner song and make it groove-ly palatable.