\u201cS nebem to mam dobr\u00fd, dobr\u00fd
\nU P\u00e1na m\u00e1m plus
\nKdy\u017e se lidi modl\u00ed, modl\u00ed,
\nJa mu zp\u00edv\u00e1m blues.\u201d
\n\u201cI\u2019m in good terms with Heavens
\nThe Father gives me plus
\nWhen people pray to Him
\nI\u2019m singing Him my blues\u201d<\/i><\/em><\/p>\nThose of you who visited one of two brilliant concerts of Vladimir Misik and Pavel Skala last weekend of August 2015 in Vancouver, certainly recognized the poetries of at least one of the tunes played by the Master. For us, true fans of Misik\u2019s music, these two performances deeply touched our souls. For two hours, we were able to forget our everyday hassles and let ourselves be carried away by the beauty of Josef Kainar\u2019s, Vaclav Hrabe\u2019s and other noteworthy lyricists\u2019 poetries. Misik\u2019s unmistakable voice and guitarist Pavel Skala\u2019s brilliant musicianship transported us back to Prague\u2019s era, when the unforgettable Czech beer culture and Svejk\u2019s tranquility crowned the Czech lands and when artists became dissidents not knowing how. Between his tunes, Misik recalled a story or two from the \u201cBolshevik times”, hence created truly magical atmosphere, full of comfort and humour.<\/p>\n
Musically, the show was exceptional. Two true professionals (Vladimir Misik \u2013 cofounder of famous Blue Effect, who had also been a member of such bands as Flamengo and Energit, later formed his own \u201cEtc.\u201d \u2013 music formation he still leads today and Pavel Skala who too is active in Etc., besides Bratri Ebenove and Marsyas) accomplished marvelously what may not have been done much better by the entire cast of Etc. An atmosphere of a small club on the outskirts of New Westminster was very low key, what allowed viewers to experience Misik up close and personal. During the intermission it was possible to get personally acquainted with the artists and talk to them face-to-face. Cannot forget an amazing baker and her delicious strudels of course.<\/p>\n
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the enthusiasts of the foundation \u201cArt Without Borders\u201d, who organized this fantastic event. Our gratitude also goes to Mr. Misik and Mr. Skala, who performed all four concerts (in Toronto and Vancouver) free of charge.<\/p>\n
So my final assessment? Excellent concert, very reasonable price, good beer and magical atmosphere. Next time I will come again, hundred percent!<\/p>\n
Karla Kaznowski<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n