Adrian Belew
with Eric & Julie Slick
State Theatre, St. Petersburg, FL
August 18, 2006
Adrian and his "Power Trio" came onstage around 10pm to an almost sold-out theatre and delivered exactly what Adrian Belew fans have come to expect
: fun brilliance. His latest band consists of the brother and sister Slick who were warmly received ~ but only because they kicked ass. Julie was reserved, demur and gave Adrians music what it needed. At 20 years old, I was damn impressed. Imagine playing Tony Levin lines to a packed house at that age! As for Eric (19 yrs), that brotha stomped! I've been composing many years and let me tell you, it couldn't have been more then 3 measures into the opening song before his playing grabbed my attention. You rock, Eric.
As for Adrian? Well.., this was my third time seeing him perform and I don't believe I've ever seen him happier. He played pretty good, too (wink).