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Dr. Lonnie Smith

Dr. Lonnie Smith at Mississippi Studios, April 23, 2012. Photo by Jasper Croome.

Mississippi Studios
Portland, OR

Monday, April 23, 2012

Words by melophobe
Photos by Jasper Croome

Published on melophobe April 26, 2012.

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Photos by Jasper Croome

Dr. Lonnie Smith at Mississippi Studios, April 23, 2012. Photo by Jasper Croome.
Dr. Lonnie Smith at Mississippi Studios, April 23, 2012. Photo by Jasper Croome.
Dr. Lonnie Smith at Mississippi Studios, April 23, 2012. Photo by Jasper Croome.
Dr. Lonnie Smith at Mississippi Studios, April 23, 2012. Photo by Jasper Croome.
Dr. Lonnie Smith at Mississippi Studios, April 23, 2012. Photo by Jasper Croome.
Dr. Lonnie Smith at Mississippi Studios, April 23, 2012. Photo by Jasper Croome.
Dr. Lonnie Smith at Mississippi Studios, April 23, 2012. Photo by Jasper Croome.
Dr. Lonnie Smith at Mississippi Studios, April 23, 2012. Photo by Jasper Croome.
Dr. Lonnie Smith at Mississippi Studios, April 23, 2012. Photo by Jasper Croome.
Dr. Lonnie Smith at Mississippi Studios, April 23, 2012. Photo by Jasper Croome.
Dr. Lonnie Smith at Mississippi Studios, April 23, 2012. Photo by Jasper Croome.
Dr. Lonnie Smith at Mississippi Studios, April 23, 2012. Photo by Jasper Croome.
Dr. Lonnie Smith at Mississippi Studios, April 23, 2012. Photo by Jasper Croome.
Dr. Lonnie Smith at Mississippi Studios, April 23, 2012. Photo by Jasper Croome.
Dr. Lonnie Smith at Mississippi Studios, April 23, 2012. Photo by Jasper Croome.
Dr. Lonnie Smith at Mississippi Studios, April 23, 2012. Photo by Jasper Croome.
Dr. Lonnie Smith at Mississippi Studios, April 23, 2012. Photo by Jasper Croome.
Dr. Lonnie Smith at Mississippi Studios, April 23, 2012. Photo by Jasper Croome.
Dr. Lonnie Smith at Mississippi Studios, April 23, 2012. Photo by Jasper Croome.
Dr. Lonnie Smith at Mississippi Studios, April 23, 2012. Photo by Jasper Croome.
Dr. Lonnie Smith at Mississippi Studios, April 23, 2012. Photo by Jasper Croome.
Dr. Lonnie Smith at Mississippi Studios, April 23, 2012. Photo by Jasper Croome.
Dr. Lonnie Smith at Mississippi Studios, April 23, 2012. Photo by Jasper Croome.
Dr. Lonnie Smith at Mississippi Studios, April 23, 2012. Photo by Jasper Croome.

Anticipation bubbles in the pre-show chatter at Mississippi Studios. The crowd is buzzing loudly, waiting impatiently for Dr. Lonnie Smith and his band mates. Once the performers appear, the din comes to an abrupt halt. A hush falls over the room. For all the excitement of the moments preceding this one, the Doctor is markedly calm. His performance is all soul, marked with funk and exploration. From his frequent interactions with the fans to his elegant mastery of the organ, it’s clear this experienced Doctor still has the magic.

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