Jim Cohen/Lucky Oceans
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[Jan. 4] Two steel guitars playing together and trading licks is all too rare an occurrence in Philly, and this bill in Chestnut Hill is a doozy.
Two steel guitars playing together and trading licks is all too rare an occurrence in Philly, and this bill in Chestnut Hill is a doozy. You know Jim Cohen; he resides here and is frequently enjoyed with Beats Walkin’. His partner for the evening, Lucky Oceans, is a former Philadelphian better known to childhood friends as Reuben Gosfield. He left town in 1970, he recalls, “to inadvertently co-found Asleep at the Wheel.” These days he lives in Australia, where he hosts a radio show that mixes folk and world music called The Daily Planet: “I strive to keep it interesting and love to hear people’s ideas.” In addition to his steel work, Oceans has a 20-year residency with his group, the Zydecats, in which he plays accordion. “I’ve got a weekly gig whether I want it or not,” he quips. The two steels will be backed by David Turanski on bass and David Yager on drums, playing jazz standards, country and some western swing.
Sat., Jan. 4, 8 and 9:30 p.m., $10 (plus $10 food minimum), Rollers at Flying Fish, 8142 Germantown Ave., 215-247-0707, rollersrestaurants.com.
