What Show Did You Just See?

[MarkW]

J Roddy Walston & The Business last at a small venue in Manchester (UK) last night.  Small, quiet crowd (125?), but the band gave it everything.  The audience warmed up towards  What a show.  I think that's what marks out a great performer for me - whether it's 100 or 100,000 in the audience, they still bring the noise.

Awesome.

[johnnYYac]

J Roddy Walston & The Business last at a small venue in Manchester (UK) last night.  Small, quiet crowd (125?), but the band gave it everything.  The audience warmed up towards  What a show.  I think that's what marks out a great performer for me - whether it's 100 or 100,000 in the audience, they still bring the noise.

Awesome.

Mark, I saw them in a small Mississippi riverbank town in Iowa, maybe 20 people, only a few of whom had any idea who J. RW&TB were.  Most were there for regular Friday night drinkin'.  The boys rocked hard and gave it all.  Being the only one who came from out of town, specifically to see them, it was almost like a private show.  This was only a few months ago. 

[MarkW]

J Roddy Walston & The Business last at a small venue in Manchester (UK) last night.  Small, quiet crowd (125?), but the band gave it everything.  The audience warmed up towards  What a show.  I think that's what marks out a great performer for me - whether it's 100 or 100,000 in the audience, they still bring the noise.

Awesome.

Mark, I saw them in a small Mississippi riverbank town in Iowa, maybe 20 people, only a few of whom had any idea who J. RW&TB were.  Most were there for regular Friday night drinkin'.  The boys rocked hard and gave it all.  Being the only one who came from out of town, specifically to see them, it was almost like a private show.  This was only a few months ago.

Cool.  I had a brief word to say thanks to JRW afterwords.  He was polite and gracious.  He also appears to enjoy a can or two of Red Stripe lager.

[LBSUNFLWR]

Saw Gregory Alan Isakov and Josh Ritter play an acoustic show at Headliner's in Louisville Monday night. Great performances by both, as expected...but it really wasn't a show for standing and GA. Would have been so much better at The Brown. In other cities they played theaters.

still a really lovely time, and two singer/songwriters I go see any and every chance I get! To have seen them together is just bonus!

[ajclements004]

I saw Moon Taxi play a sold out show at Headliners  Louisville last Friday night.  Those guys are the shit!

[MMPJ6306]

Just got back from seeing The Men at Bowery Ballroom. They were a lot of fun, but they didn't play a single song from Open Your Heart AND THEY PLAYED FOR ONE HOUR TOTAL.

Granted, the ticket was $15 and they play in NYC at least twice a year but still.

Sometimes you just need a reminder as to exactly how special an MMJ show is.

[johnnYYac]

Last night in Iowa City.  What an inspiration!

[MarkW]

Last night in Iowa City.  What an inspiration!

Any closer to the stage and you'd have been singing backing vocals.  Did she put on a good show - I'd love to see her live.

[marino13]

White Denim and The Districts in Peoria, IL.  Good night with a crowd of about 250 at a nice new venue.  First time seeing The Districts, they were really good. 

[LBSUNFLWR]

T. Hardy Morris Saturday night at Zanzabar in Louisville.
There were about 10 people there by the stage during his set, it was awesome!! He was opening for Robert Ellis...we stayed for 2 of his songs and left, just wasn't into it. T. Hardy was real good though as was his band!

[johnnYYac]

Last night in Iowa City.  What an inspiration!

Any closer to the stage and you'd have been singing backing vocals.  Did she put on a good show - I'd love to see her live.

It was a great show, tons of fun.  I haven't moved like that in a while, still sore.  I WISH I had her energy!  I was front row, one seat away from steps to the stage.  She was recruiting folks to come up on stage to dance, but a couple to my right (who I later learned had seats almost at the back of the theater, then sleazed their way to the rail) were doing the full deadhead, arm flow dancing shit and got pulled on stage, where they embarrassed themselves.  Another guy got on just prior and was all smooth with his moves and even sang along with Sharon into her mic (he had a good voice, too).  After that, it would have been a hard act to follow, so I'm glad I missed my chance to get up there.

[parkervb]

T. Hardy Morris Saturday night at Zanzabar in Louisville.
There were about 10 people there by the stage during his set, it was awesome!! He was opening for Robert Ellis...we stayed for 2 of his songs and left, just wasn't into it. T. Hardy was real good though as was his band!

Would love to catch THM. Not familiar with Robert Ellis

[Fully]

I got to do something very unusual Friday night. I went to a taping of Bluegrass Underground on PBS. On the lineup was Davina and the Vagabonds, Michael Martin Murphy, Steep Canyon Rangers, and Jason Isbell. I didn't really know what I was getting into or how awesome it would be, but without realizing it, I crossed an experience off my musical bucket list. The Volcano Room is 333 ft underground and has ridiculously great acoustics. It's also incredibly beautiful. Every act was good  although MMM was my least favorite even though his guitar player was the shit. I'd never heard of Davina and the Vagabonds before, but she has an incredible voice. I had only seen Steep Canyon Rangers as a backing band for Steve Martin. They were way better by themselves. I'd  love to see them again anytime. Then came Isbell and the 400 unit. I've seen him several times before. They were great as usual. The cave was the star of the show to me. It's beauty was awe inspiring and the sound in that room made every act shine a bit brighter.

[LBSUNFLWR]

T. Hardy Morris Saturday night at Zanzabar in Louisville.
There were about 10 people there by the stage during his set, it was awesome!! He was opening for Robert Ellis...we stayed for 2 of his songs and left, just wasn't into it. T. Hardy was real good though as was his band!

Would love to catch THM. Not familiar with Robert Ellis

I wasn't either. I really didn't give him too much of a chance, but after 2 songs I could tell I wasn't into him. Just did not like his singing voice at all.

I did say hi to T. Hardy and shake his hand and told him how much I like his new album.

[LBSUNFLWR]

Then came Isbell and the 400 unit. I've seen him several times before. They were great as usual. The cave was the star of the show to me. It's beauty was awe inspiring and the sound in that room made every act shine a bit brighter.

This looks incredible!!

[YimYodd]

The Volcano Room is 333 ft underground and has ridiculously great acoustics. It's also incredibly beautiful. The cave was the star of the show to me. It's beauty was awe inspiring and the sound in that room made every act shine a bit brighter.



Glad you enjoyed it , Fully!
I watch the tv show all the time& hope to make it down to the Underground later this year. Gotta be a one of a kind experience!
Must of been a great weekend for you with White Denim in Nville the next nite!

[Fully]

It was Yim. If you go, book a cabin at Rock island instead of staying in McMinnville bc McMinnville hotels are awful. Our doorknob fell off and I could hear the guy next door clear his throat all night

[dmooney99]

Band Of Horses at the Merriam Theater in philly.  Pretty cool acoustic show.

Band Of Horses- Is There A Ghost (Acoustic)@ Merriam Theater

Band Of Horses- Ode To LRC (Acoustic)@ Merriam Theater

Band Of Horses- Laredo (Acoustic)@ Merriam Theater

[weeniebeenie]

Just saw Neil Finn at the Sydney Opera house!!!! He played a lot of songs from his new album Dizzy Heights which were so good and plenty of crowd pleasers. Very happy indeed.

[Crispy]

Just saw Neil Finn at the Sydney Opera house!!!! He played a lot of songs from his new album Dizzy Heights which were so good and plenty of crowd pleasers. Very happy indeed.

WOW!