Though it was a cold winter’s night outside, the atmosphere inside was warm and convivial thanks to Rouse’s easy, charming banter and at times self-deprecating sense of humor. That winning combo was fully in evidence from the start and nicely enhanced by The Locks’ intimacy.
To my delight, I discovered that Rouse is not only a pro’s pro as a musician - he played every tune, including a couple of older crowd-requested ones, with flawless virtuosity - but a personable and warmly engaging performer as well. I had not had a chance to see Josh Rouse in person before, despite having been a fan of his nuanced songwriting and impressively diverse catalog for decades, so I was not quite sure what to expect when I caught him at The Locks at Sona in Philadelphia last Friday night.
As published in Americana Highways on March 1, 2019
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