January 29, 2023

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The sounds of classic rock wafted through a nearly sold-out crowd at The Robins Theatre on Friday evening as The Guess Who took the stage.

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These Canadian rockers took the audience on a journey back to the '60s and '70s and even included a new song from their upcoming new album.  

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The current lineup consists of Derek Sharp (vocals, guitar), Leonard Shaw (keys, sax, flute),  and new comers Michael Staertow (lead guitar) and Michael Devin (bass).

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Sharp is a great vocalist and the band is nearly note perfect on every song.

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During "Undun," Shaw took an extended flute solo that included a snippet of Jethro Tull's "Living In the Past."

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Extended solos seemed to be the theme of the evening as everyone, except Peterson took an extended solo at one point during the show.  I would have preferred to hear another song or two like "Laughing" or "Star Baby."

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The band got the audience on their feet for "No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature" and "Share The Land." 

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The place really started rocking when the opening chords of "American Woman" were played at the end of the set. 

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However, things slowed down a bit during the encore when the band went into the Burton Cummings penned "These Eyes."

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Things came to a close with with a jammed out version of "No Time" which left the audience wanting more.

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Another fun night of classic rock was had at one of the best venues in northeastern Ohio.

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Review and photos by Greg Drugan

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