Bruce Cockburn

Saw Bruce last night in Nanaimo. He had lots of energy, and did some jewels from the past that I wasn't expecting, such as Arrows of Light. It was definitely the Bruce Cockburn show, with him making the most music and the other two seeming a bit hesitant. Jenny Sheinmen didn't really know how to play over Bruce's jazz based chords, and Gary Craig played on the set like a talented percussionist who's not got much experience on the set. I've never heard a quieter drummer! Jenny and Craig did shine with Bruce's older material, so that was very nice. My friend said that this is early on in the tour-they are still feeling out the songs. If that is true and if this is what Bruce wants to do, then I can't question Bruce; it will work in the end.