Benjy Davis Project

It was a noticeably different lineup for BDP, which only included original members Benjy Davis (no brainer there) and Mic Capdevielle (drums). The new addition, Patrick Thorton (bass) and Brian Fechino (guitar), definitely brought a fresh sound to the group. Though, I’d venture to guess the liquored up college-crowd failed to notice the new lineup as they faithfully sang back all the lyrics while groping each other. Seriously, kids are talented these days and clearly have no shame.

But BDP managed to stay focused as they played the standard crowd favorites off their latest release Dust, including “I Love You,” “Same Damn Book,” “Sweet Southern Moon,” and “Still Sweet.” They also mixed in some older material in “Do It With The Lights On,” and “Louisiana Saturday Night.” Have to admit, though I enjoy BDP unplugged, witnessing them plugged in up made for a nice change of pace.

Prior to BDP taking the stage, Andrew Hoover played an energetic solo set, which included his lead single “Lie to Me,” off his debut album Chances, Stances & Romances. Over the course of twenty minutes, Hoover managed to warm-up an inattentive crowd with his mix of bluesy rock and had them drunkenly dancing along by the time he wrapped his performance. Pretty impressive for a young artist.

Hoover was followed up by the elder-statesman of the group, singer-songwriter Joe Firstman, who treated the crowd to a taste of Americana with “Marlene & Her Sisters,” a chorus-less song as an intro. He capped off his set with a medley of “Breaking All the Ground/I Can’t Stop Loving You” from The War of Women. NYC fans, you can catch Joe Firstman performing tomorrow at The Living Room at 8p.

Footage of BDP below:

“I Love You:”

“Sweet Southern Moon:”