A diverse crowd filled the Austin Music Hall on Oct. 29, when Harry Connick,
Jr. and his Funk Band hit the stage.
Out to see Connick's She College Tour, the fans, ranging from kids with
rings in their lips to middle-aged guys in three-piece-suits, put all
differences aside to see one of the best shows around today.
Connick started out the show with "She," which got the crowd really moving
(forward that is, since every woman in the place had to sneak a peek at
Connick).
Other hits that Connick performed from his latest album were "Trouble" and
"(I Could Only) Whisper Your Name."
It was obvious to Connick that all the people at his show weren't going to
church that night.
So, Connick decided to take care of that by turning the Austin Music Hall
into a southern tent revival with a couple of gospel songs that left most
of the audience asking "Can I get an amen?"
The show was kept upbeat mostly due to the Funk Band, and when it jammed,
Connick jammed, too. And not just on the piano, either.
Connick proceeded to get funky on a variety of instruments, including
guitar, trumpet, drums and bass.
And it wasn't like he was goofing around, either; the man can play all of
these instruments well.
A really great moment came when Connick did a cover of "Iko Iko," but
spiced it up by putting a little New Orleans twist on it.
Although the show was great, it was somewhat disappointing that he didn't
perform any of his older, big band material.
But nonetheless, after that performance I can still say that I'm just wild
about Harry (although it seems Harry's just wild about Jill, his wife).