I just finished reading Chad Armbruster's review of Ryan Harper's band at the City of Roses Festival. I thought it odd that never, was it mentioned that the band performed for the first time with a new guitarist. I saw them on the main stage before Eddie Money, and then again at Willy Jak's at midnight Saturday. At first the new guy just cracked me up, the way he moved around and contorted his face. But the second time, I was up closer and was really blown away by how good this kid is. Turns out he's 19, just started school at SEMO, and not even a music major. His name is Gabe something, and I just thought he deserved some kind of mention for doing such a great debut.
Brandy Holshouser
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