The Hollidays July 6, 2011

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Within the first 60 seconds of entering Northside Tavern on July 6, 2011, PB&J's (Pabst Blue ribbon with a shot Jager) are delivered, Im requested to dance, the good times are rollin' and one question comes to mind. "How long has this been goin on?"

...and where we have landed is within the pleasure of The Hollidays; a short vacation, down a sweet river, of good ole fashioned blues. Theygive a veteran level performance wtih raw, true, straightforward and attention garnering music. The brothers alone hold a natural solidarity with tight rhythmetic grooves being held by Adams subtle kisses on Organ meeting with Art's bluesy melodies singing on guitar with Trevor Roberts  driving a founded, grounded time, and Jacob warming and filling the cake on the low end. They added Greg "Ghost Money" Goodman on congas to complete the pocket with Chad providing a extra glisten on the Holliday Cake icing.

They drive through the night hitting with songs that range from strandardized blues to classic soul. Their music keeps the place alive and moving. Dancing and smiles never stop giving the night a type of sexiness, reminiscent of an old country juke on joint, on a most beautiful all out southern night. People wanting more as the night goes on, and still wanting as another Second Friday's music nears it's end.

Then we land in a most curious place. A simple song of soul and that could easily be taken for granted if it hasn't already. Its starts off mellow, easy, and familiar; it being followed, it is then recognized. You find yourself singing the hook too and then transcendence for minutes as the band drives a jam that teaches what could be found in the depth of songs. Here's where such tremendous irony is heard found and felt in a classic question and classic song that sings into the next day. "How long has this been going on?" Thank you Hollidays for the music and a most enjoyable vacation. If you get a chance go and enjoy The Hollidays.