Boots to Bodega
The Duplex, NYC, April 6, 2019
Reviewed by Chris Struck for Cabaret Scenes
The boots of Texas have come to the small shops of Manhattan. Or, in other words, the performers in this show are from Texas. This showcase presented a handful of Texans, and it’s definitely worth taking the time to see these four singers perform. Each gave strong vocal performances and a sufficiently unique style that made for a pleasant evening. Jackson Perrin sang original music, with co-writer Max Schroeder on guitar. Al Fallick (aka Halpert Evans) performed a pair of comedic songs along with some more serious ones.
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Betty Marie Muessing and Mia Gerachis filled the rest of the show with strong ballads and thoughtful lyrics.
Perrin’s originals are all strong. There are similar themes of disillusionment and self-discovery that run through each, and it is not hard to root for him as a performer. His lyrics are meaningful and his tone confident as he searches for meaning in lines like, “What can I say, it’s (life) not a game/I feel it’s hard to participate.”
Fallick is an extremely funny performer, especially when his comedic alter ego, Halpert Evans, shows up to sing. His spoof of Jason Robert Brown and The Terminator called “The Terminator, Find Sarah Connor,” was yet another hilarious example of his cleverness. Singing from the perspective of the first Terminator in the first movie, he chases after Sarah Connor while wondering what it will be like to be famous among his robot pals after his success.
Muessing and Gerachis are both good performers who could benefit from more attention. I was especially impressed by Gerachis’ songs; a good example is her performance of “Stop this Train” (John Mayer). Her vocals are clear and show range. This combination makes for a jolt of life, and is almost always fun to see in a singer. Muessing was also solid; I really enjoyed her performance of “Stars and the Moon” (Jason Robert Brown). She delivered the song convincingly, imploring the audience to reflect deeper on what they value.
Mark Schenfisch was pianist for the songs that Schroeder didn’t play on the guitar.
Overall, this show was enjoyable, and the performers seemed to be having a good time, as well.
