Broken Compass & Yonder Mountain Concert @ Lulu's Downtown 31Jan25

Scott & I heard Broken Compass Bluegrass at Lulu's with friends David & Lisa. The band was excellent with a fine 45 minute set as openers for Yonder Mtn. We arrived a smidge late by my standards, from a good dinner at Jax across the street. That kept us from position A on either of the rails overlooking the stage & mosh pit. It didn't temper the vibe though and folks were fairly decent about not standing right in front of us.  We all really enjoyed BCB, but Scott less so. He and I departed during the break between the bands so we did not get to hear Yonder Mountain String Band this time. Too, it was a medical situation that kept the Fretliners from playing in their scheduled spot as the number 2 act for the night. The sound seemed better at Lulu's this time out but still could be improved with more vocals in the mix. As described prior BCB is an excellent Nor Cal group quickly emerging in modern alt bluegrass; I was really pleased to see them in our small club in Colo Spgs. I doubt that standing will last long. Their musicianship and skills are very strong; their writing it good; their vocals were good ~ even bringing 3 part and 4 part harmonies on occasion. They played some great covers, some classic bluegrass, as well as good originals. They didn't really come to the merch table after their set so I did not get signatures, and they played from memory and didn't have a setlist. It was a blast.