Putting a gospel singer in front of a rock band is such an old concept, it’s in the Book of Numbers.
Guitarist Senor Grace inverted expectations for that hallowed format Friday by standing in front of a gospel choir, letting them do their a cappella thing where they carry the melody, bass lines and harmonies vocally, then let rip—loudly and prominently—with electric solos. The axe threatened to drown out the acolytes, but S.G. behaved just as if he was one of those overpowering tenor soloists. Voices were lifted. Hallelujah!

Gregory Hood and The Chandus at The Bullfinch, together and separately… Oldies Nite—real oldie, like Ye Olde ‘90s—at Hamilton’s with The Contented Carnations and the Aunt Jennys… Dreft Stars at D’ollaire’s, shooting downward…