Raul solo show 12/08/12 New Hope Winery, PA

While Mr Deakin is recovering, check out one of Raul's solo Christmas shows. Last night's was even better than last year's, with just Raul and Nashville session bassist and frequent collaborator Jay Weaver.  The spareness thing, along with a comfortable room, worked.

Writer friend Seth Walker opened with a great set featuring jazz and blues guitar licks. Didn't know him before, but highly appreciate him now! 

The venue is an intimate room with no blocked sightlines and surprisingly good sound. I'm sorry we've missed several previous visits of Raul's to this nearby space.  Hey, and good wine and food, a bonus.

Here's the setlist:

Raul with Jay Weaver on bass

Silent Night
White Christmas
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Marshmallow World
Lucky One
Games That Lovers Play
Haunting Me
Welcome To My World
Mr Lonely
Every Little Thing
Sway
I Said I Love You
Dream River
Here Comes The Rain

joined by Seth Walker

Honeybee / Jingle Bells / Shake, Rattle and Roll
Back In Your Arms Again
Santa Claus Is Back In Town
Blue Christmas

encore, Raul solo on ukulele

Stardust

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