Banding together mutes the shine of these stellar Canadian talents
August 25, 2010
Cowichan Valley News Leader
Duncan, British Columbia, Canada
Wyckham Porteous, left, Kevin Kane and Del Cowsill (back) of The Stellar Band of Neighbours, perform at the Duncan Garage Showroom on Aug. 18th during their Neighbourhood Tour.
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Featuring members of four legendary Canadian rock bands, the Stellar Band of Neighbours seemed a safe bet for usical greatness when it played the Duncan Garage Showroom on Wednesday night.
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Victoria-based singer/songwriter Wyckham Porteous crooned and strummed while much-younger Del Cowsill enveloped the room in his base lines.
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Songs led by Porteous seemed dated, feeling like they were assembled in a folk-by-numbers kit bought 30 or 40 years ago. Oppositely, when Vancouverite Cowsill took lead vocals on two songs, the band became fresh and modern. His fast-paced, high-energy Autobahn was a highlight.
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