Word on the Street had plenty of authors as well as lots of local talent performing on stage on Saturday, Sept. 24.
I arrived in time to hear Mwansa Mwansa and her outstanding band of guitarist James Oldenburg, bassist Paul Holden and drummer Brad Brouwer play their usual strong set of pop, soul and R and B, ending with a beautiful version of “Sitting By the dock of the Bay.”
Jolene Draper and the Inquisitive few had a few more folks than usual playing afterwards.
Draper was joined by James Oldenburg, doing double duty on guitar, Steve Martin on upright and electric bass, Scott Mezei on drums and keyboardist Matt Wiebe.
They began their set with a couple of originals, a brand new, bright and bouncy original called “ Crushed” which showed off Wiebe’s piano playing chops.
Oldenburg played an array of just perfect, tasteful guitar solos throughout especially on more jazz tinged number.
They added a few poppy covers including Elton John’s “Crocodile Rock” and put their own stamp on “ Born This Way” by turning it into more of a jazz number than a pop hit.
