Boiled in Lead and Ruth MacKenzie thrilled the audience in a benefit for their ailing comrade, Dean Magraw, on Saturday, November 21, 2009
A very successful silent auction was held as well. Thanks to all of you who donated items, as well as your time and energy, and for attending this show!
About the Show:
Fresh from standing ovations in both the Chapel and the Concert Hall at Carleton College, this “…legendary figure in the field of American folk rock…” (World Music Central) comes back to The Cedar to help heal guitarist Dean Magraw.
Dean’s joining Boiled In Lead in 2005 was a pivotal factor in the band’s resurgence that led to their acclaimed 25th Anniversary release Silver.
(Silver) “…smashes genres, hits the most primal nerves, and – even in its acoustic moments – shakes your bones.” – Mpls-St.Paul magazine
Earlier this year, Dean Magraw was diagnosed with an illness that required a bone marrow transplant. He’s had to cancel all performances while he recovers, so the net proceeds from tonight’s concert will go towards his recovery. There will also be a silent auction, with items including signed prints from Sidney Maurer, Gregory W. Bitz, Sherlyn Barnes and Erin Sayer.
Ruth Mackenzie, a frequent collaborator with Dean, will join the quartet for a few songs to add her vocal lilt to the evening.
“Boiled in Lead’s return is to be greeted with huge applause, mass cheering and flag-waving in berserk fashion.” – fRoots (UK)
“Boiled in Lead keys into the most powerful elements of all the genres the band pulls from, finding a hypnotic common denominator in ancient Irish drones and rock rhythms, a similar energy source behind electric guitar solos and the shrill piping of penny whistles.” — Express Milwaukee
“…this is traditional music brought to the boil. Silvermay not be for the purists but it’s one of the best things you’ll hear this year. Trust me on this.” — Dai Jeffries, Rock’n’Reel (UK)
“…the most important folk-rock band to appear since the 1970s… required listening…” — MusicHound Folk: The Essential Album Guide
“…the prime purveyor of a style of Celtic music infused with punk-rock attitude, developing over the years with a hard-driving swirl that combined Irish folk with heavy rock and elements of styles from all over the world. …one of the best bands Minnesota’s ever produced. (When they play) all-acoustic, …don’t be fooled into thinking that means ‘quiet’ — even without amplification, Boiled In Lead can summon up furious punk-folk energy.” — The Onion (2004)