Mates of State 1/25/17 Bar

Caught the last few tunes of the Mates residency at Bar. Like in the old days when I saw Barrence Whitfield and the Savages three times in a month, continued viewing fosters a familiarity that allows a music nerd to compare and contrast delivery, energy, and band cohesiveness. On this outing, the Mates pulled Pencilgrass trumpeter and head-bobber Panos on stage for great effect. After the show, the Mates offloaded boxes of CDs of solo projects in an attempt to keep the local love burning. It made me sad to think of the sad state of monetary compensation for these dedicated artists.