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Single Review of Red Sammy: “Some Days I Feel Crazy”

Bandleader Adam Trice started Red Sammy back in 2007. In Red Sammy, Trice performs with a rotating cast of bandmates, ranging from four-piece string ensemble to full rock band. On “Some Days I Feel Crazy,” you’ll find Trice (acoustic guitar and vocals) supported by Bruce Elliott (electric guitar), Greg Humphreys (bass), and Kenneth Noble (drums and percussion).

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“Some Days I Feel Crazy” is quirky, folky-yet-rockin’ Americana, a song that falls so squarely into the Americana style that I don’t feel compelled to attempt to identify a sub-genre; I suppose I already have by dubbing it “folky,” but it also has a distinctly rock ‘n roll vibe, as both the vocals and guitars have some rockin’ rattle to them. Trice’s voice is a little grizzled, with a laid-back smirk sneaking through his delivery, but his voice mostly, on “Some Days I Feel Crazy,” conveys a relaxed disposition befitting the song.

The accompanying instruments and rhythm evoke a laid-back, island vacation vibe, like this is the sort of song you’d hear at a festival on the beach or blaring at an all-inclusive resort’s poolside bar. The lyrics supports this notion, as the chorus – and the song itself – ends with the phrase “baby, I’m feelin’ fine.”

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Looking Ahead

The “Upcoming Shows” page of the band’s website lists several opportunities to catch a Red Sammy performance in the coming weeks and months. This soonest currently-booked gig is for December 30th at The Filling Station at El Rey in Arlington, VA. Other upcoming shows include a January 12th gig in Pennsylvania, a February 12th performance in Washington, DC, and several shows in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland in June and July 2024. Obviously, be sure to check the schedule periodically – or follow Red Sammy on Facebook or Instagram – to remain abreast of new shows as they’re added.