Turbine loves velvet just as much as George Costanza

Turbine Velvet Lounge Review Turbine - Velvet Lounge, Setauket, NY - 7/19/08 Upon entry into this venue I was greeted with the smiling faces of good friends, the delicious drip of whiskey and the opportunity to turn tragedy into triumph. Many new people turned out for this show, making the event even more special. The majority of the crowd were first-timers and had no idea that by evening's end they would be subjected to a new obsession that will become a favorite pass-time. This night could not have started with a better song for many people in the crowd. Turbine started the late set with Got To Get Better in a Little While by Derek and the Dominos. This song was performed incredibly well with lots of heart and soul, making it, for me, a song that will forever help me remember a friend who passed the night before. After a clean ending Turbine sang Invited into a screaming Seven Years of Bad Luck into Set Me Free. First set then ended with a little ditty called Roll On which segued into Don't Take Money From Strangers. I remember thinking at the end of the set that I was really pumped for more. The band was on fire. After a visit to the delightful smoking patio for a round of drinks and some laughs Turbine returned to the stage with a slow beginner in Country Pie. Special of the Day followed and morphed into Quitters Never Win continued by Doin' To Me, one of my personal favorites. Classic Eddy of the Sea carried the second set on preparing fans for a dynamite ending. Behind these Walls was the stand out song of the second set, for me, as it was my first time hearing it and the third time it has ever been played. Walls is still a growing tune that has been on the books for years but is finally making it's way into rotation. Stand Down closed the night musically for all those unlucky enough to know these guys. On a side note, this night was very important to me and I would like to publicly thank Turbine for making everything inside feel better. Special Thanks To: Turbine, The Velvet Lounge, the Turbine Van, the Comfort Inn, Jameson, the pier but not the mosquitoes at the pier, GREAT friends, the fans and as always the music and great times! Love, Jess