Locals: That was the best show I’ve seen in a long time.
Comments, cheers and love for the Malpass Brothers was shown Saturday night when the boys put on a “show to remember,” for their very own local crowd in Goldsboro, NC. The auditorium at Wayne Community College was filled to capacity - and maybe then some - as the boys’ charisma and stage presence kept the crowd entertained for over two hours.
Chris performed a mix of hits from days past and performed some of his original work he’d written himself as well, while Taylor got a huge roar from the audience when he crooned his way through a set of solo tunes that included “Hello Walls.” Of course, the brothers also performed several duets as well.
The boys were backed by their father Chris on the bass fiddle, Clyde Mattocks on steel guitar and electric guitar and Dennis Daniels on the snare drum. After closing out the performance, the boys were drawn back to the stage for an encore set of another four, or five tunes, leaving the crowd feeling like they’d certainly gotten their money’s worth, but also leaving them wanting more.
The show producer, Brent Hood, opened the night for the boys with his niece Caitlin Hood of Cape Carteret, who played the trumpet as Mr. Hood sung the Johnny Cash hit “Ring of Fire” and played guitar. Hood dedicated the show in memory of his family’s long-time friend, Phil Weaver of Mount Olive, who had passed away just one week before the show. Mr. Weaver’s wife Ann, son Gary and daughter-in-law Ann Davis were in attendance. Christopher also dedicated a song in memory of Mr. Weaver.
The locals have sure been vocal about how much they enjoyed the show. Many comments were made following the Saturday night event, and several have made a point to contact the boys and Mr. Hood to express their positive feedback.
Thanks Goldsboro for giving us two sold out shows in one year in our home town. We’ve played all over the country, but there’s nothing like coming home to play for the folks that have been with us all along.
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