Fun Times at Watering Ghost

At the Ghost

We had a fantastic evening at the Watering 'Ghost in Daejeon! The show was absolutely amazing, and we were thrilled to have such a great crowd. The atmosphere was electric, with everyone fully immersed in the performances. But the highlight of the night was definitely our special guest singer, Moon. Her voice was sensational, and she added an extra layer of brilliance to the already incredible show. The energy in the room was palpable, and it truly was a memorable experience.

The Watering Ghost never disappoints, and this night was no exception. We can't wait to come back for more fantastic shows like this one. Reggie had the audience involved with a needle balloon challenge. Additionally, Reggie performed a neat card trick that he invented when he was in his twenties. He had not performed this feat for over forty years, but it came off brilliantly. The crowd stuck areound for sets one and two, but thinned out for set three. Still, the owner, Jon, was pleased and asked the band to come back again real soon.

At the end of the night after the band sang Knockin on Heaven's Door, they were brought back for an encore at the urging of the patrons. So, the band performed Wonderful Tonight, by Eric Clapton. The band stuck around for awhile to meet the audience and relax after a sweaty performance. The stage was quite warm.

In a dimly lit dive bar called “The Watering Ghost,” the air hummed with anticipation. The stage, adorned with flickering fairy lights and vintage amplifiers, awaited its eclectic ensemble.

Troy: The Drummer Troy, sat perched behind his snare drum. His sticks and brushes hovered above the cymbal like lightning about to strike. When he hit the cymbal, the room trembled. Troy wasn’t just a drummer; he was the heartbeat of the night.

Reggie: The Lead Guitarist Reggie, clad in a tight shirt, cradled his vintage Fernandez Nomad guitar. His fingers danced along the fretboard, conjuring soulful blues licks. His gravelly voice told tales of lost love and midnight trains. Reggie was a troubadour, and his guitar wept with him.

Lucho: The Rhythm Guitarist Lucho, a wiry figure in a Peruvian hat, strummed his weathered acoustic. His rhythm was the backbone—the steady pulse that held everything together. His voice, a blend of Spanish and English, sang of lost love and places well-known.. Lucho was the storyteller.

And then, the magic unfolded—the collision of genres:

Blues: Reggie’s guitar moaned, and Troy’s drums echoed like distant thunder. Lucho’s voice growled, and the crowd swayed, lost in the mystique.

Country: Reggie and Lucho harmonized, their guitars twanging like wind-whipped fences. Troy’s baritone joined in, singing sad stories..

Latino: Lucho’s fingers danced a flamenco rhythm, Reggie’s guitar adding a touch of Havana heat.

Rock: Reggie unleashed power chords, Troy’s drum thudded, and Lucho’s strumming became a wildfire. The crowd surged forward, fists pumping.

Bluegrass: All three converged at center stage.. Lucho’s fingers flew, Reggie’s guitar wailed, and Troy’s snare drum pounded out a crisp beat.. The bar erupted into a hoedown.

As the final chord hung in the air, the audience roared. The walls absorbed their sweat, their shared energy. Genres collided, and for one electric night, music transcended boundaries. Troy, Reggie, and Lucho—three voices, and one heartbeat—had woven a tapestry of sound.

And so, in the haze of “The Watering Ghost,” they became legends—the architects of harmonious chaos.

Lucho Rocoso sings a Spanish song