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From: roy@WAIKATO.SCRC.Symbolics.COM
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Subject: KOKOMO !!
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Date: Wed, 14-Aug-85 13:32:00 EDT
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Posted: Wed Aug 14 13:32:00 1985
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From:  Roy Harkow 

	Well, a bunch of us saw Kokomo last night at the Paradise in
Boston. We were rather surprised.  The musicians are obviously talented,
but their playing was incredibly heavy (albeit fast).  Russell's lead
guitar and personality seemed very Aerosmith-ish.
	They played for almost 2 hours (after a 45 minute warm-up by Max
Creek). The 1st half was really slow.  I enjoyed Tons of Steel but Not
Fade Away was a waste.  Halfway through they got into Dark Star after a
really nice bass solo, and then it picked up. Mr. Fantasy and Let it
Rain were outstanding, and the Casey Jones encore certainly had lots
more life than most of the Dead encores.
	They had a lot of stage presence, it was wonderful to hear what
Brent can do (re: earlier Brent discussions!), but if you go don't be
surprised by the "Wall of sound" approach by the band.