The Hightide Blues put on a good show at the Georgia Theatre last night, but unfortunately the timing of the show wasn’t quite as good. It’s not their fault they were booked on a rainy Wednesday night during finals in Athens.
Their rousing southern rock would have been an absolute blast on a blurry Friday night in a crowded room. All that being said, these guys are extremely good at what they do. They are impressive musicians, and they definitely put on a good show. With an engaging presence and songs that make you wanna grab a partner and dance, the Blues played some of the best good ole-fashioned southern rock I’ve heard in a while. Think whiskey, heartbreakin’ women, and red dirt.
They played a lot of new songs with a frantic energy that had the sweat flying in the lights. The highlight of the night was “Top of the World” with its driving drums and singer Paul McDonald free to really unleash the gravelly growling side of his voice. A close second was “4:15” in the first half of the set.
The Blues delivered exactly what I expected, but I must say that the highlight of my night at the Theatre was the first opener Birds and Wire. Lead singer Lera’s voice sounds like a slightly grittier Norah Jones. The blues that came out of the girl’s mouth were simply astounding.
-Lindsey Lee
Currently listening to: “4:15”” by Hightide Blues
Photo: Alyssa DeHayes
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