Eli's Mile High Club
by Dorothy L. Hill
It was good while it lasted but unfortunately a lack of support combined with a series of unfortunate circumstances is forcing Eli's to close its doors as a blues club. But before they close the doors on May 20th with a big party, the club is presenting a few rare performances.
Coco Montoya was featured at a recent show with his contemporary blues-rock guitar style and passionate vocals. Joining him was Benny Yee who is a ferocious keyboard player and the best thing about this band. Steve Evans was rock steady on bass. They opened the show with "Talkin' Woman Blues" with Montoya's aggressive and soulful vocals and an intense solo by Yee on keyboards. Montoya's rendering of the Albert Collins tune, "Get Your Business Straight," was a highlight since Collins was his mentor during the time he was a drummer with Collins. Montoya and the band gave us a good blues-rocking ride this evening.
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