These guys just self-released an amazing NINTH studio album, “Rocksteady” on June 20th this year – another album that was entirely written and composed by “Big Head” Todd Park Mohr. As always The Three Headed Monster was there to back him up tonight; Brian Nelvin-drums, percussion, vocals; Rob Squiers – bass, vocals; Jeremy Lawton – keyboards, pedal steel, vocals. Playing together as long as they have you can see the cool confidence that can only come from the umpmillion minutes these guys have played together. The reason that this band has been able to tour so long, far and wide is obvious from the first song. These guys are a guaranteed good show. Most tend to go with the sure thing in tough times and that was apparent tonight….

The guys sure don’t mess around much and love to extend the jams and even run a bit of impromptu from time to time. Todd Park Mohr is a master of his instruments and electronics. In the way of instruments I mean not only guitar but keyboard, saxophone and harmonica. The depth of this man’s musical talent is apparent with a fresh alternately tuned guitar being brought to him between nearly every song. His voice is not outstanding but that is where delivery and lyrics go along way. The intense crowd had migrated to the center on the general admission SRO floor packed to the stage and locked in on every note…The more casual fans were lined on the sides and back. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. When they kicked into Johnny Lee Hooker’s “Boom Boom” the place erupted….this lead to a blistering blues set including Muddy Water “Hoochie Coochie Man”…the highlight of the night for me.

In terms of being a BHTM fan, I am like the guy who can’t get credit. Not because he has bad credit but because he has no credit history – good or bad. In that sense, I have always wanted to see this band and was glad that I did. “Bittersweet” was an extraordinary finish that was sang with sweaty conviction. If you are a BHTM neutral fan like I was you may want to book it the next time they roll thru. Trust me; it will be the best return on your money you can hope to get these days. Until next time, see you out supporting live music.