On a very warm, sun-splashed Memorial Day in San Rafael, California, ALO and some of their musical friends performed outdoors at Terrapin Crossroads back yard area, aka Beach Park. Two full afternoon sets of their unique brand songs and ingenious and technically proficient jamming included extended guest spots by Trey Anastasio Band (and more) horn players Natalie Cressman (trombone) and Jennifer Hartswick (trumpet). Hartswick not only played but sang Blondie’s “Rapture,” as well as fine harmonies on “Shakedown Street.”
Other guests included Steve Adams’ Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers mates Deren Ney and Dave Mulligan, in-demand session player and frequent Terrapin Crossroads performer Jason Crosby (on keyboards), and Jeff Cressman (Carlos Santana, Peter Apfelbaum, and Natalie’s dad).
