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![]() UFO, SAXON, JARED JAMES NICHOLS In Akron, OH With Photos! ![]() By Geoff Ketler, Cleveland Contributor Monday, October 16, 2017 @ 11:18 AM ![]()
The tour that was so nice, they decided to do it twice. Back for yet another British invasion after wrapping a spring US tour merely months ago was the twin English attack of UFO and SAXON with JARED JAMES NICHOLS supporting all shows. Instead of the often raucous House of Blues or Cleveland Agora, it was Akron, Ohio’s The Tangier that played host on this leg of the tour; trading general admission and barricades for club seating, a restaurant atmosphere and crystal chandeliers.
SAXON vocalist Biff Byford would later describe the venue as “Dracula’s lair” – the dim-lit, velvet-clad cabaret room was thumping quickly with the soulful rock of JARED JAMES NICHOLS. The Wisconsinite, who was back for his second tour of duty with this bill made quick work of the small stage. The trio, rounded out by Erik Sandin and Dennis Holm powered through a short set of blues and classic rock that had that 70’s vibe in a very MOUNTAIN kind of way.
A quick set change meant it was time for the mighty SAXON. The aggressive “Battering Ram” kicked things into high gear. Navigating the minute stage took some special care as the quintet really cramped the available space. From the get-go, bassist Nibbs Carter perched up on his monitor and wildly spun his hair. He relentlessly worked the crowd – a tall task considering the fact that we were all cozy sitting at our booths and tables, eating, drinking and the like. Quick tip: if you are ever in the area, the Mediterranean pizza and chicken wings are dynamite.
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Phil Mogg's English charm and playful banter between songs are a show in itself. If the vocal cords ever fail him, he definitely has a future in comedy. Sporting his new clean-shaved head, Phil asked several bald members of the audience for tips and tricks; “Are you a razor or electric shaver guy?” The opening couple of songs had their audio issues. “That, ladies and gentlemen is called feedback” quipped Phil.
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