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By the standards of Miami nightclub longevity (a system of measurement not unlike dog years), they ought to be collecting a pension and relaxing in Century Village by now.
The problem (with apologies to Dylan Thomas) is that Iko-Iko, specifically bassist/vocalist/spiritual leader Graham Wood Drout, refuse to go gentle into that good night. Drout is the only holdover from the days of the seminal Fat Chance Blues Band, whose alumni now lead or support several of the area’s premier R&B acts. Drout is something of an anachronism in the era of attitude over substance – a guy who actually enjoys playing the music and singing the songs without a whit of trend-consciousness. He unabashedly admits to liking his “job,” and his self-effacing wit and good humor are ingratiating. He’s like a big kid who got locked inside the proverbial candy store. He’s been chewing the blues confections for years now, with no signs of having sated his sweet tooth.
Thu., Dec. 3, 7 p.m., 2009
