Once again ANA Popovic heated up the Mohegan Sun Wolf Den sporting a red hot leather outfit and her Fender Stratocaster. She wailed and crooned the blues with the ease of a seasoned professional. Having cut her teeth with some of the best of the blues world ANA is now considered one of the best blues guitarist on the world touring circuit.
Serbian born and transplanted to Los Angeles by way of Memphis. The six time Blues Music Awards nominee brings her blues rooted and sometimes jazz and funk influenced music to venues throughout the United States and the world.
Over the years Popovic has added to her touring band with each progression of her music. This tour her band included a brass section to back her gritty sultry vocals and accompany the keyboards and drums.
Popovic and the band played for an hour and a half covering music from her “Trilogy” album, which had guests appearances by guitar greats Joe Bonamassa, Robert Randolph, Bernard Purdie. She also played cuts from “Can You Stand the Heat?” and other releases.
Popovic in the past was the only female guitarist among the star-studded Experience Hendrix Tour proving she can hold her own against any male counterparts.
The night ended with a medley including a fantastic version of the Jimmy Hendrix classic “Crosstown Traffic” and a standing ovation from the audience.
ANA Popovic is an extremely talented and accomplished artist. If you haven’t had the chance to see her you should make the time when she comes to a venue near you.
ANA Popovic Band Members:
– Ana Popovic: lead guitar & vocals
– Eric Robert: keys
– Brad Walker: saxophone
– Jon Ramm-Gramenz: trombone
– Buthel Burns: bass + b-vocals
– Cedric Goodman: drums + b-vocals
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Review by Donna Erichsen
Photos by George Bekris
Set List:
ANA Shuffle
Can You Stand the Heat
Object of Obsession
Love You Tonight
Train
She Was a Doorman
Long Road Down
New Coat of Paint
Woman To Love
Can’t You See What You’re Doing to Me
Fencewalk
If Tomorrow Was Today
Can You See Me
Medley:
Show How Strong You Are
Going Down
Crosstown Traffic