It was a packed house at Modern Love last Saturday evening; Joey Cape, Dave Hause, Tim Hause and local musician Jay James were on the bill, and it was perfect.
Jay James, the local artist, kicked things off. His rockabilly-folk sound immediately captivated the crowd, getting everyone in the mood for a great night. It’s hard to believe it’s been 15 years since his last performance.
Next up was Tim Hause, performing solo for this Canadian tour and happy to be back, he played songs from his debut album, plus a few tracks from his latest album, Pre-Existing Conditions, including “Tyrannosaurus RX” and “Fear Ate My Faith.”
Shortly after, Dave Hause took the stage and announced a surprise: he and Joey Cape would alternate playing songs for the rest of the evening, each doing five-song sets, with Joey closing out the night. Dave, along with his brother and collaborator Tim, started the alternating performances. He played songs from his entire discography, including his work with The Mermaid, covering everything from old favorites like “Dirty Fucker” to newer tracks, including songs from his new album, …and The Mermaid. He even threw in “Jane” from his Loved Ones days.
When Joey Cape took the stage, the crowd went wild. He ditched the planned setlist and took requests from the crowd instead. After laughing off some of the suggestions and promising to prepare for his next visit, he launched into a mix of songs. From Lagwagon tunes to his solo work and everything in between, the legendary musician with an impressive catalog played whatever he could. He kicked things off with the fan-favorite Lagwagon classic, “May 16th,” and I’m sure his spontaneous performance didn’t disappoint anyone. We’re always happy to host the Caper when he’s in town.
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