The set list and photos will be posted soon but meanwhile here is a great review by Janet Spahr (Peebles) of the gig:

"Kasim has evolved. For those that have been going to the shows from the beginning - he has grown into his own. And by Kasim's own admission - he takes baby steps - or to me - each step is a building block or the foundation to what has now become a fantastic show. And it will keep growing and evolving to maybe one day having something of a full band (ie - drummer). Or just a drummer as Kasim joked. And also Kasim has realized it is better to have fewer people who love the music than a huge crowd who could care less.

Tonight the room was full of people who love and admire the catalog of Kasim's work. People who would forgive a little mistake or missed lyrics. But there was none of that. It was a great performance by any standards. I personally like Kasim up there alone and unplugged but I also realize that an artist of this caliber flourishes with fuller sound and the intracacies of guitar that only Jesse and Doug can bring to the stage. I was blown away. It's like Jesse can just feel the music and it translates down to his fingers and out to us as beautiful music. Doug (trying his best to hide in the back) could not. His guitar work filled in the sound and added his own personal touch - as well as getting a chance to take the lead. I just loved the exchange of sounds - and with 3 hands to watch - I found myself going from guitar to guitar to guitar - oh yeah - I did see their faces too!! ha ha

The music flowed from one song to the next really easily. Kasim's own music just fits into the Utopia and Todd songs he has chosen to play and seems to me to be a cohesive and nice representation of his catalog of work.

Wish I could have gone to Atlanta and on to the last couple of solo shows.

Thanks Kasim and Jesse and Doug for bringing your music to Chicago and to me. I loved it."

This will be Kasim's 7th solo gig at this venue but his first inside the larger Ballroom instead of the Tavern. (The Tavern has always been packed when he's played here before!) The address of the venue is 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, Ohio, 44110-1659 and the telephone number is 216 383 1124.

Doors open at 7.00pm with the show starting at 8.00pm. Tickets are $25 on the door or $22 in advance. Click here to purchase tickets online. The Elements featuring Denny Carleton is the opening act. Their music is described as "Satirical but spiritual pop songs with roots in the 60's".

Kasim will probably take the stage at around 9.00pm and also on stage with Kasim at tonight's gig will be Jesse Gress and Doug Kennedy.
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