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February 23, 2001
- The Webster Theatre - Hartford, CT
Report and Photographs
by Henry Bocanegra
  Mourning
Widows, the trippy hard rock power trio fronted by former
Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt blew the roof off the
Webster Theater with a groovy, funky, guitar-oriented set
that consisted mostly of new material from Mourning Widow's
sophomore release Furnished Souls For Rent.
Nuno and his band, bassist Donovan Bettencourt
and drummer Jeff Consi, aimed to please the eager crowd
as they delivered an impressive, energetic set that had
the crowd in a frenzy for most of the evening. The intensity
of Consi's drumming was definitely a highlight as he kicked
the shit out of those drums throughout the whole set, not
easing up for one second.
 Attitude
was the name of the game as Nuno's performance showed shades
of an angry young man. Shred was also the name of the game,
with Nuno playing his fingers off for the crowd - the man
is definitely an incredible guitar player.
Although chants of "Freebird" (?!?),
"More Than Words" (which drew a dirty look from
Nuno), and "Hole Hearted" were solidly present,
Nuno strictly stuck to his post-extreme material.
On a side note, present and showing his support
from the side of the stage was Godsmack frontman Sully Erna.
Both Godsmack and Mourning Widows are managed by former
Extreme drummer Paul Geary.
All in all, it was rockin' evening. Definitely
check out Mourning Widows when they come to town.
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