Denvertainment: Fans Flock To Foxfield Four (and more) at The Summit Music Hall

they'll pop your socks off
- Photos by Barry King

David James: leader, pop-styled singer-songwriter of the Foxfield Four

David James bangs on the drum all night

David James is on top of the world
(or at least his piano)

All one had to do to gauge the popularity of each of the four different artists on the roster of The Summit Music Hall on Friday night, November 9, was to check to see how many people left their bar stools or standing spots further back against the walls and crowded into the small space in front of the stage to watch the highly appealing, playful and fun David James, leader of the Foxfield Four.

James has a poppy style along with being a gifted songwriter, and it was clear that he has a loyal following and fan base who showed up for him last night for a great time. People closer to the stage were jumping or dancing pogo-stick style up-and-down, arms flailing up over their heads and down again, in unison, keeping time with the energy in the music and in David James. Others were dancing together, arms around each other, but swaying and moving rapidly as well. Then more people were standing a bit further back in the crowded space, watching James perform, but no one could keep still, least of all James himself. He doesn't just sit in front of the piano all night. The piano can't harness him. He often bounces up naturally while playing and singing, engaging the other members of the Foxfield Four and his audience as well. He also will jump up on top of his piano's top at times, and can even play the keyboard backwarrds, as his lanky frame allows him to move to the other side of the piano, and reach over and somehow play the keyboard from that position, with his back to the audience. How does he do that! He has so much pent-up energy ready to let loose during a performance that he'll even find time to grab a couple of drum sticks, stand up and bang out that rhythm on a drum along with the drummer, and the rest of his bandmates adding to the percussive combustion that is exploding on stage.

Three of the Foxfield Four

The appreciation for the Foxfield Four was given up for them by their boisterous fans, who cheered and applauded wildly at the end of numerous numbers. And why not! How often do you go out to hear some live music, and what you get is what you've heard so many times before, the standard-issue band, or duo or trio, who, even when they're good, don't really connect with the audience or put smiles on their face, or let them feel the blood increasing circulation in their bodies, where you go home feeling great after one helluva satisfying night? David James has the flair, wit, intelligence and musical skills to accomplish this, and does. The Foxfield Four's fans are growing. Go see them whenever you have the chance. Lead by David James, they should be a household name and get national attention. They're that good! - Barry King

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