Words by T. Hays
Photos by Kerri Photography
Wichita, KS based blues/roots rockers Moreland & Arbuckle were in town this past Saturday night for a show at The Gas Lamp, and a couple of us from DSMvibe were there to capture it.
Quickly becoming one of my favorite local venues, The Gas Lamp is the perfect place for a band like Moreland & Arbuckle. Small and intimate, yet it has a great vibe. The band seemed to agree, as they mentioned how great it was to be back in Des Moines, and how much they liked The Gas Lamp.
I thought the show was great, and the rest of the audience seemed to agree. The place was packed by show time, and there was a great buzz in the room before the show started. Moreland & Arbuckle were rocking from the first note as they blazed through their unique brand of dirty blues. Gritty guitars, wailing harmonica, and some heavy beats sum up their sound pretty well. I was particularly intrigued by the homemade cigar box guitar that was used on several songs.
Big thanks to Big Red Dog Promotions, Midwestix and The Gas Lamp for continuing to bring such great tunes to Des Moines. Check out a few of our favorite photos thanks to Kerri Photography.
