Spicy Jams at Billy's Lounge in Grand Rapids 7-1-2023

photos: Bryan Buchan, Judy Pellerito

Dave grew up in Grand Rapids, specifically Plainfield Township where he attended Northview High School.  He spent countless evenings in college and after at Billy's Lounge seeing Karmic, Domestic Problems, Knee Deep Shag, and more recently The Soul Syndicate.  It was a thrill for him to return there to take the stage with his band for an evening with Raising The Dead.  

Being a holiday weekend, the crowd of 70+ was fewer than expected, but those that came, came HARD.  More than one fan relayed that GR needs a GD band! Happily filling that Dead-shaped gap, RTD matched and fed off their energy for a fantastic performance. We were joined again by Dead at the Winery's Michael Bush, who let us with expertise and energy, and our friend Jody Bauman, who live painted to the audience's delight.  See for yourself below! 

7-1-2023 Billy's Lounge, Grand Rapids, MI
I: Bertha, Alabama Getaway, Cumberland Blues, They Love Each Other, Mama Tried, Eyes of the World, Loser, Let It Grow, Brown Eyed Women, Shakedown Street, Good Lovin'
II: Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower, My Brother Esau, Mississippi Half Step Toodeloo, Jack A Roe, Tom Thumb's Blues, Throwing Stones, Sugaree, Not Fade Away > Going Down The Road Feeling Bad
E: One More Saturday Night