HENHOUSE PROWLERS 'SHENANDOAH VALLEY BREAKDOWN' 2011

The Henhouse Prowlers stepped into the midst of a captivated audience, to thrill them with a hot, unplugged finale performance of 'Shenandoah Valley Breakdown'. The gig was at Crossroads Cafe, Antwerp, Sunday March 6th, 2011.

Featuring:
John Goldfine: Bass, vocals
Eric Lambert: Guitar, vocals
Ben Wright: Banjo, vocals
Grant Ziolkowski, mandolin

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Video quality is grainy, due to low light conditions offstage.

From band blog:
bass player and founding member, Jon Goldfine.

Sunday afternoon's gig at a high security Belgian prison -- a venue unlike any we've played in the U.S. -- was followed by visits to a pair of venues that resemble some we've often come across in the States. We left Turnhout Prison and raced to the city of Antwerp, Belgium. Those who have been to Europe will know that the streets are much narrower here than in the U.S. Stijn pulled the van up in front of The Crossroads Cafe. With nowhere to park in front, and only a one lane road, a line of cars developed behind us while we quickly unloaded all the gear onto the sidewalk.

The Crossroads Cafe is a blues-themed venue that presents early evening concerts on Sunday. The walls are covered with art devoted to blues greats such as B.B. King, Robert Johnson, Sonny Boy Williamson, Billie Holiday and Howlin' Wolf to name a few. The house sound man Jan (wearing a Grateful Dead t shirt -- yet another display of appreciation for American music in Belgium) got everything set up quickly enough for us to get started at 5:45, only 15 minutes later than the scheduled start time.

I've been struck by how attentive and appreciative our Belgian audiences have been. They watch and they listen. Of course there is the occasional whoop and holler which is always appreciated! We played two sets, made lots of new friends and fans, and drank some delicious beer (which is found in great abundance here in Belguim). After an unplugged encore down on the floor, we chatted with those who had come to the show -- including the warden from the Turnhout Prison and his wife, and a local radio DJ who's been playing our music on his show.

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[2022Kimmy]

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