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The unclassifiable classical rock band Sweet Mother Logic opened the
evening casually with a sound check-cum-improv, just enough to warm up
a chilly room for singer/songwriter Coral Egan. Half-hiding behind
Sala’s baby grand, the sultry-voiced beauty offered a deliciously
intimate moment in an otherwise hopping evening. She sang from her new
CD “Magnify”, and played beautifully, despite the burden of a bad cold.

When SML came on for their main set, the chattering class who’d
nailed down tables in the centre of the room turned their way. Even
those hanging on the bar paid attention to a stage crammed with
classically-trained and heavily plugged-in talent. Core band members
Eric Kaplin (keyboard), Adrian Aitken (drums), Jack D. Kelly (guitar),
Jean-Pascal Saint-Cyr and Justin Wright (cello) were joined by guest
artists Mark Simons (clarinet), Emma Glaser (trumpet) and Rick Rosato
(base). The group’s innovative mix of skill (evidence of lessons/lots
of practicing) and sheer virtuosity swiftly bridged any hint of a
generation gap in the audience.

For those who think instrumental music is doomed to be background
music, this gang proved otherwise. Video artist Nick Benidt (a.k.a. VJ
Bandit) tracked the music on his midi controller, improvising a video
mix projected on a screen behind the players. A brilliant show in
itself, though if intended to fill in for the absent singer,
unnecessary. SML certainly knows how to command a crowd without lyrics. [...]

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