Show Review

September 27th, 2003 marked the end of a band that not only continuously rocked the house down, but also created meaningful music, and ironically catchy, complex compositions that will stay with listeners as long as they keep it alive. Billed as their final performance as a band, the well-schooled and highly trained four-member engine known as Uncle Sammy went out in glorious fashion, capping an intimate “farewell tour” with not only a fitting curtain call, but a demonstration of just how far they’ve come since their early days in Boston bars.

Opening with the emphatic, bouncy rhythms of “Something's Burning” it was evident from the start that both the band and almost full room was ready for a long night. But it was the breakout of the famous trilogy “John Mcgee's“>“In The Lab“>“The Village” that made the already historic evening even more poignant. As the night wore on, individual highlights became less notable, with practically every selection taking on new life, though “Feelin' Optimystical” and “Animal Child” successfully represented the unparalleled Uncle Sammy sound.

I like to think of Uncle Sammy as a “big” little band, due to their unchallenged stage presence, and their unique ability to make the small, yet loyal audience feel part of a much larger group. And for those few hours, the room had a great vibe pulsating through it with many familiar faces, good drinks and good times. Finally, around 5 a.m., with the band showing signs of both exhaustion and relief, they packed up their gear for the last time and bid us goodnight.

We’ll miss you guys!