 Ahhh...Fresh Air!
Sunday's with Som. It was a brisk summer Sunday night on the patio outside the Rocket Market on the South Hill. The very first Sunday's with Som at the Rocket Market on the South Hill featured the delightful Mon Cheri.
With smiles on their faces they filled our summer evening with twenty- two songs of harmonious sounds and smooth percussion. Once again Caroline and Patrick won our hearts over with their musical chemistry. It’s hard not to leave their show without a warm fuzzy feeling and a smile on our faces. I feel like I melt in their music and just get wrapped up in their love for it.
We have seen Mon Cheri a few times and I will say tonight it was a new experience because they played new songs (that aren't even out on their new CD-they are fresh), current songs, and songs going back... circa 2005. It was a new side of Mon Cheri we haven't heard. I like this whole two-three hour set business, you really get to see the band in a new light. They had a great time on stage, laughing, drinking/spilling beers, making jokes, and dancing. Their attitude is quickly passed on to the audience.
Among new, current, and old songs they did phenomenal covers by the Everly Brothers, the Beatles, New Order, and Death Cab for a Cutie. We even got to hear a song that has never been played to an audience before called "Kathy's Clown" - (hope I spelled Kathy right.) They played Som's favorite song, a song written by Patrick, a song written by Caroline, a song with a harmonica, and so much more! If you haven't seen Mon Cheri I recommend you make a point to do so. Their music is perfect for all ages and types. I will always say this; it is classy, romantic, and charming. They sound perfect in any venue on any day. The Rocket Market was a fantastic place to see them, outside in the fresh air.
Matt and I dipped into the plethora of beer/cider at the Rocket Market. We enjoyed Black Dog's Honey Raspberry Ale, Full Sail Keelhaule, Washington Spice Mountain Draft Pear Cider, and Scuttlebutt Amber Ale... their food and beer there is worth a trip up the hill any day. It is so great that Som is involved with the Rocket Market now, it is such a cute place for a show and the prices are more then reasonable. Not only that but the artists play for free, or for tips I shall say. On that note thank you Mon Cheri for donating a few hours of your Sunday night to put on a fabulous show. Som and P.K. at Platform Booking same to you, it was a relaxing fun night of music. We are excited to come back again. In case you didn't know Sunday's with Som will be going on all summer. You can check out all of the shows here and look for video from the show on The Som Show here. Thank you all again, it was the perfect way to close out the end of our week!
Upcoming shows this week at the Rocket Market are:
Tuesday, June 9th at 8pm - Blue Canoe
Saturday, June 13th at 8pm - Mark Ward
Sunday, June 14th at 7pm - Dan Conrad
Rocket Market on the South Hill at 726 East 43rd in Spokane. 343-2253
Check out more pics from the show HERE!
Andrea@checkitoutmusic.com
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