Bela & The Flecktones

The last time I saw Bela and The Flecktones was at the Strathmore. It was the reunion of the original lineup. I was able to get a center 6th row seat. It doesn’t seem like two years ago. This time I got a little different perspective and sat in the center of the last row. I didn’t feel like paying more than $30 for a ticket. The Strathmore is a great venue though and every seat is good.

Teri and I walked in and sat down the minute before the band took the stage. They played two great sets. It reminded me of the show two years ago. The harmonica/piano player, who is the one that came back from the original lineup, can play the harmonica with incredible precision. That always impresses me. The guy is good. Victor Wooten is an awesome bass player and he threw down some mind blowing bass lines and solos. Bela did his thing which was great as usual. His alternate banjo of choice was a guitar hybrid which sounded nice. With all that awesome talent between the three of them I don’t see how they still keep “Future Man” around on that percussion thingy.

Bela will always put on a quality show I’m sure. He needs to keep his ticket prices down though.