The Hot Sardines, part of the CacheARTS Presents 17-18 National Touring Season, burns up the Ellen Eccles stage in Logan with their hot jazz. Although Logan is the band’s last stop on their most recent tour, it is a fresh, high-energy show that keeps the audience engaged from start to finish. The Hot Sardines, formed in 2007 by Frontwoman “Miz Elizabeth” Bougerol and Bandleader Evan “Bibs” Palazzo, has played more than 100 shows this past year to jazz-loving audiences all over the United States. According to their website, their mission is to “make old sounds new again and prove that joyful music can bring people together in a disconnected world.”
And joyful it is. Bourgerol’s love for music and performing truly emanates from her as she communicates with the audience through song and candid conversation. Her ability to use her voice as an instrument is reminiscent of Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, and its quality can best be described as a dark gourmet chocolate: rich, smooth, and decadent. Her energy and humor are contagious, and her storytelling creates an intimate feel, even in a theatre with over 430 audience members. Her showmanship is natural and engaging, and the chemistry between her and the rest of the band is electric. In fact, each of the other band members is equally as charming and talented. Led by Palazzo at the piano, the band is tight, and their sound takes the audience back to the “speakeasys” of the 1920’s. Palazzo’s piano skills are mesmerizing to watch and his repartee with Bougerol makes the audience feel like part of the group.
The brass section, with Noah Hocker on the trumpet, Todd Londagin on the trombone, and Nicholas Myers on the saxophone and clarinet, is masterful. Each player is well versed in the jazz style, has jazz improv down to an art form, and when they play together, their sound moves the audience, body and soul. A few times during the evening, the sheer power of their music brought me to tears. Hot Sardines’ sound combines powerful brass with Bougerol’s vocals, Palazzo’s piano, an amazing drummer (David Berger), and a bass player (Jason Mercer) who can truly “slap that bass,” making it no wonder that audience members can’t stay in their seats. I danced in mine the entire evening and couldn’t wait to jump up with the rest of the audience for multiple standing ovations.
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The most captivating surprise of the evening is Alexander Cowings, a tap dancer from New York City, who literally plays his feet. I knew I was going to the theatre for an evening of jazz but imagine my delight when this eighth member of the band started tapping his feet in the first number. Cowings dances every single number of the evening. He starts from his chair, tap shoes tapping, and then jumps up and blows the audience away during his “instrument’s” turn in the spotlight. He is a true performer and I can only imagine how exhausted he must be after every show. One of the highlights of the show is a “dance-off” between tap shoes and drums. In Cowings’ and Berger’s quest to see who can make the most complicated rhythmic sounds with their instruments, the audience is completely dazzled. All I can say is “Wow”.
I cannot think of one thing that would have made my evening with The Hot Sardines any better. The historic Ellen Eccles Theatre is a beautiful venue, the audience was enthusiastic and fully appreciated the performance. I loved the fresh versions of well-loved tunes like “Honeysuckle Rose,” “Baby, Won’t You Please Come Home,” “Bei Mir Bist Du Shein” and “Caravan” (from their upcoming album). After the show, the band members even came out to the lobby to chat with the fans, and the audience left the theatre uplifted, excited, and appreciated. Although I am thrilled that I can purchase and listen to their albums, if I ever get another chance to see The Hot Sardines live, I would go again in a heartbeat. Their show is suitable for all ages and the children in the audience were as engaged as their parents and grandparents. Congratulations to Cache Valley Center for the Arts for curating such a wonderful CacheARTS Presents National Touring Season. They have earned my loyalty and I will be purchasing season tickets for their upcoming 18-19 line-up.
Photo Credit: Wojtek Urbanek
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