The Fit: 2007-12-22 at Bayside Marketplace

Last November we heard The Usual Suspects at JohnMartin's. During a break, Ana and I spoke with lead singer Maree Coureaux. She told us about her other band — The Fit. We exchanged info and soon we received an email about The Fit's future gig at Bayside. We arrived near midnight but were rewarded with really enjoyable classic rock. Above, we see Andy Waks on guitar, keyboards and vocals, Maree Coureaux on lead vocals, Rene Diaz on percussion, Joe Arencibia on drums, Brant Hadaway on bass and vocals, and Joel Plattor on lead guitar. The Fit does not yet have a website.

Update 2008-07-29: The Fit now has a website at http://www.myspace.com/thefitmiami.
 

Maree Coureaux was outstanding, just as she was with The Usual Suspects.
 

Joel Plattor is a top guitarist. I was impressed with his blues phrasings and style.
 

As with The Usual Suspects, Andy Waks switched effortlessly between guitar and keyboards while delivering smooth backup vocals.
 

Above left: Brant Hadaway was flawless on bass. Above right: Maree does dance steps with a young audience member.
 

Percussionist Rene Diaz did a super job and complemented the drummer well.
 

Awesome drummer Joe Arencibia: The Fit's driving force.
 

Brant Hadaway and Joel Plattor in perfect sync.
 

Even on a break, Andy Waks won't let his music get away.
 

The Fit shows the audience holiday spirit.
 

See the blond dancing at bottom center? Her young daughter was briefly one of The Fit's guests on stage.
 

The hand at the right belongs to the mother (shown in the previous photo) waving to her little girl.