Rusted Root rocks the bedrock of Rhythms and Ribs
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Published by Sareth Ney on April 11, 2015 at 1:42 p.m.
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Photo Credit: Wu-Man Chu.
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.—Rusted Root shook the foundations of Rhythm and Ribs to the core, on April 11. They were the headlining act and The Steppin’ Stones was the direct support.
Michael Glabicki is the lead vocalist, Liz Berlin is the percussionist, Patrick Norman is the bassist, Dirk Miller is the guitarist and Preach Freedom is the drummer of Rusted Root. Berlin and Norman provided backup vocals, as well. Freedom and Miller also played the conga.
Cheers echoed throughout the field, before Rusted Root took the stage. Freedom was the first to make music, as he rapidly struck his cymbals. Glabicki placed his capo between the head and bass of his guitar, as he tuned it in the process. As he proceeded to sing, Norman played his bass and Berlin incorporated the tambourine, as they began their concert with “Welcome To My Party”.
During “Cat Turned Blue”, Rusted Root incorporated Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” twice. The first occurred in the beginning, while the second occurred towards the end and Glabicki provided the first set of lyrics of the chorus. Berlin and Norman provided backup vocals, during the chorus. Berlin played shakers in both hands. Every once in a while, the one in her right hand would be closest to the microphone and shook it. Glabicki provided a guitar solo.
Prior to “Save Me”, Glabcki thanked the audience and greeted them. He spoke of the song would be on their new record. Miller performed a guitar solo, as Berlin strutted and danced in the space available.
“Send Me On My Way” brought an end to Rusted Root’s recital. During the song, Glabicki encouraged the audience to sing along. Then, he would let the audience takeover the singing duties. As the instrumental crept in—he introduced his band mates and stated how Freedom was single. After the song came to an end—Balicki thanked the audience, wished them a great night, encouraged everyone to visit them at the merchandise booth, guitar picks were thrown into the crowd, Norman raised his right hand and made a peace sign with his fingers and they gathered center stage to take two bows with their arms linked around each other’s shoulders.
“Martyr”, “Lost In A Crowd”, Elvis Presley’s “Suspicious Mind”, “Food & Creative Love”, “Laugh As The Son”, “Cover Me Up”, “Rain”, “Voodoo”, “Back To The Earth” and “XTC” were also a part of Rusted Root’s set.
Michael Glabicki is the lead vocalist, Liz Berlin is the percussionist, Patrick Norman is the bassist, Dirk Miller is the guitarist and Preach Freedom is the drummer of Rusted Root. Berlin and Norman provided backup vocals, as well. Freedom and Miller also played the conga.
Cheers echoed throughout the field, before Rusted Root took the stage. Freedom was the first to make music, as he rapidly struck his cymbals. Glabicki placed his capo between the head and bass of his guitar, as he tuned it in the process. As he proceeded to sing, Norman played his bass and Berlin incorporated the tambourine, as they began their concert with “Welcome To My Party”.
During “Cat Turned Blue”, Rusted Root incorporated Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” twice. The first occurred in the beginning, while the second occurred towards the end and Glabicki provided the first set of lyrics of the chorus. Berlin and Norman provided backup vocals, during the chorus. Berlin played shakers in both hands. Every once in a while, the one in her right hand would be closest to the microphone and shook it. Glabicki provided a guitar solo.
Prior to “Save Me”, Glabcki thanked the audience and greeted them. He spoke of the song would be on their new record. Miller performed a guitar solo, as Berlin strutted and danced in the space available.
“Send Me On My Way” brought an end to Rusted Root’s recital. During the song, Glabicki encouraged the audience to sing along. Then, he would let the audience takeover the singing duties. As the instrumental crept in—he introduced his band mates and stated how Freedom was single. After the song came to an end—Balicki thanked the audience, wished them a great night, encouraged everyone to visit them at the merchandise booth, guitar picks were thrown into the crowd, Norman raised his right hand and made a peace sign with his fingers and they gathered center stage to take two bows with their arms linked around each other’s shoulders.
“Martyr”, “Lost In A Crowd”, Elvis Presley’s “Suspicious Mind”, “Food & Creative Love”, “Laugh As The Son”, “Cover Me Up”, “Rain”, “Voodoo”, “Back To The Earth” and “XTC” were also a part of Rusted Root’s set.
about the author
Sareth Ney is a concert journalist for the Wu-Man Chu Chronicles. It is a division of A Quarter and Dream Pictures. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications and Center for New Media from Colorado State University-Pueblo. After graduating—he continued his four year apprenticeship with master of horror, Clive Barker. In California, he met members of the Wu-Tang Clan. He became the journalist/superhero, Wu-Man Chu. He inducts everyone into his hall of fame, “Supreme Clientele”. His goal is to write 150 articles in select time zones. He is the founder and co-host of No Cover Podcast.