On a cool night in New York City, blues virtuoso Chris Cain, brought the heat to The Iridium! 1650 Broadway is home to Les Paul’s legendary jazz club where countless famous musicians have played. When I arrived at the venue before doors opened, there was already a long line of blues devotees waiting to get in. Once the doors opened, I walked down a long flight of stairs right into the heart of where all the magic happens.
The Iridium is a very intimate venue that can host 180 guests and the room was filling very quickly. Like many, when I saw that Mr. Cain who primarily plays out on the West coast was coming East, I immediately bought my ticket knowing it would be an unforgettable night. To my surprise, he was walking around the venue prior to the show greeting and chatting with fans. I was lucky enough to let him know just how much his music meant to me both as a fan and as a guitarist.
Coming in hot off his latest release, Good Intentions Gone Bad, Cain wasted no time delivering a blues masterclass like no other! His powerfully warm vocals combined with expressive and soulful guitar playing left us all speechless. Songs like Hush Money and Still Drinking Straight Tequila were certainly fan favorites. He even played a beautiful tribute to the late great B.B. King, which was packed full of emotion. Don’t forget all the fun anecdotes sprinkled throughout the performance either keeping the crowd engaged and delighted!
The way he lovingly caresses his ES-335, Melba, in between playing shows just how deeply connected he feels to his craft. It’s not every day that you get to witness blues greatness in such an intimate setting. Do yourself a huge favor and buy a ticket to any of the remaining tour dates. Chris Cain is a true master of the blues and a must-see live performance. Make sure to pick up a copy of Good Intentions Gone Bad available worldwide via Alligator Records! Hope to see you all at the next gig!
