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Lost Dogs at the Exchange
Winchester, Virginia October 3, 2002 Reviewed by: Tony LaFianza Three men drove the scenic route through the mountains of northwestern Virginia arriving in the town of Winchester. There's a small coffee house there in an old town section called the Exchange. The place is comfortably decorated; full of relaxed couches, big chairs, good food, and pleasant folks. There's also a small stage near the door inside the storefront display window. That stage was the destination Thursday, October 3rd, 2002, for alternative country legends the Lost Dogs. Terry Taylor, Mike Roe, and Derri Daughtery have taken their act on the road and are making a rare sweep through some of the East Coast. Fans of the band are flocking to venues for the uncommon opportunity to see the melodic mastery and mirth of the talented trio. About a hundred Lost Dogs fans came together and sat on the couches of the Exchange to witness the luminosity of the musical stars on a muggy moonless night in October. Our travelers began the evening's proceedings right on time, 8 o'clock, by walking out and putting on their guitars. Roe wore a black tee shirt and a new tan cowboy hat, Taylor his black Stetson and a grey long sleeve shirt, Daughtery strapped his acoustic sunburst Gibson over a loud, wide collared, puffy sleeved shirt that matched his red hair. Tuning a few minutes, opening up a six inch thick note book of songs and setting it on a music stand, Terry Taylor was ready to start the bouncy strains of the first song, "Certain Love." Delightful three part harmonies filled the room from that first song throughout the concert, until the last words of the final encore song, "Joel." The Lost Dogs are playing together better than ever, and playing off of each other as well as ever, too. Their trademark patter and joviality had the audience laughing much of the night between songs. Roe is the class clown as Taylor and Daughtery seem to laugh at him as much as they did with him. Roe's jokes aren't all verbal, either. He is so talented with the guitar that the strings demonstrate some of his humor. But of course, all three of the members are very capable on their instruments, and wonderful songsters. They speak to the heart and soul of an audience on many levels. No longer a quartet, it's been a couple of years since founding member Gene Eugene went home to be with the Lord, the band would be at a disadvantage if they were to try much of their initial material. So, ignoring most of their earlier work, the Dogs played a lot of their latest release, Real Men Cry. It does seem to be a little easier for the surviving members to talk about Eugene. Taylor mentioned him several times as he introduced songs and Gene Eugene is prominently featured on band's latest CD, "Green Room Serenade, Part Tour." This live recording from 1996 is being sold on this tour. Expertly moving from humor to sarcasm to sincerity the Lost Dogs' showmanship and musicianship always weave an amazing performance. Don't miss this show if it's anywhere within driving distance. Take the scenic route, if you can. It's worth the trip! Set list: 1. Certain Love
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