Gable Price has a history of honest lyricism without compromising musical style. When joined with his friends to hit the road, the act knows how to command an audience's attention and keep them dancing 'til the lights go out. I had the pleasure of attending a show on their tour for their latest EP, Jungle in the City. Here's what you need to know about the faith-based rock act's newest show:
While fans lined up at Charlotte's neighborhood theatre, Gable made a quick appearance to interview fans and crack jokes as they waited. A testament to the character of the singer, which is always worth noting.
As doors opened, there was buzzing around the room during the wait for the first act to take stage. Most fans were adorned in merchandise or chatting about Gable's last appearances through the southeast, if not both. Dedicated and decorated fans are almost always an indicator that you're in for an act-worth-seeing.
Jude Moses, Charlotte locals, took the stage first with a full ensemble from a violinist to backing vocals. They brought a folk-rock crossover to the stage, with a presence that confirmed their status of seasoned performers.
Carver Commodore came out to an audience that was electric, to say the least. And this band took it and ran with it. It's hard to beat their energy and stage presence. "Drowning in Emotions" and "Too Late to Get Out" were both personal and crowd favorites, with no shortage of scream-singing and dancing from the barricade to the balcony.
After two sets of full-energy, it wouldn't be surprising to see any fans ready to sit or bring it down a level. This is simply not the case for fans of Gable Price & Friends, at least not those in Charlotte. Once the ensemble took the stage, the glass ceiling shattered and it was time for another go-round with more screaming, dancing, and singing than before.
Price himself is easy-going while maintaining a stage presence that perfectly complements the bands' pop-rock sound. Price chatted about the new EP, excitement about a return to Charlotte, and the friends he'd brought onto the project that shared the stage with him. The band even had a CD pressed with two secret, bonus tracks, exclusively for fans that attended a show on this run before their eventual digital release. Gable Price & Friends' is honest in a way that builds relation between artist and listener.
Jungle in the City is a unique project of faith-based pop-rock that's hard to find in the scene today. There's no way around this. But, the artists behind the project, are equally rare musicians and performers. The act shares a chemistry onstage and infectious care for their music. There's not a moment the energy drops or the musicianship lacks, but instead builds to a great resound and lingers long after the lights go down.
All to say, Gable Price & Friends are a show worth seeing.
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