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Laura MmmmmmmmmmmmVULA - - - a woman at the top of her game, brimming with confidence and portraying her emotion into song.
Daniel Johnston, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, PA 11-18-12
People have their bucket lists. Daniel Johnston was on mine.
I have desired to see Daniel perform for years and it was worth the wait.
On a stage that was built for orchestras Mr. Johnston arrived with his friend (the guitar player) and began with Jealous Guy. And frankly, John would have loved it. The crispness of a straightforward guitar coupled with Daniels' heart vocalizing perfection. A song brought to a level of beauty not heard since John's voice graced our presence.
I've always felt that musicians have an incredible appreciation for each other and that can certainly be found on the number of people who have covered Daniel Johnston's songs - Guster, M. Ward, Tom Waits, Oasis, Bright Eyes,Wilco, Karen O and the kids and Pearl Jam ( to name a few).
Daniel played for just under an hour in a perfect acoustical setting -
Jealous Guy (John Lennon cover)
Walking the Cow
Grievances
Life in Vain
Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Your Grievances
Hey Joe
You've Got to Hide Your Love Away (Beatles cover)
The Sun Goes Down on Me
Living Life
True Love Will Find You in the End
With lyrics like "And where are you going to? Flip on your TV and try to make sense out of that" is genius. Daniel Johnston is an artist of ginormous talent. His music reeks of simplicity and yet has stature and depth.
Countless musicians and like folk have discovered Daniel Johnston and yet the masses may never know him. In many cases like this I may prefer to keep his hallowed music to myself, but I cannot help but surmise what a better world we would have should the world grasp Daniel Johnston's lyrics and embrace them.
Ian Hunter World Cafe Live, Philadelphia, Pa 9-13-12
A musical legend who's musical career started in the 1950's and is still going strong at 73.
When an artist has songs easily recognized by the masses - they are a legend, All the Young Dudes, Cleveland Rocks, rock anthems if ever there were; performed by Mr. Ian Hunter. This was a fun show, a rock and roll show, a down and dirty let's play guitars and do rock show. Mr. Hunter was doing what he knows best, playing the keys, jammin' on his guitar with his harmonica soulfully joining in.
The audience came to rock. Came to anthem this show out, and as cheesy as a group of aging rockers (the audience, not the band) were; when All The Young Dudes was played, it was a beautiful, beautiful thing...right dude, great dude?
Ian has a signature sound. The endings of his songs seem to reverberate with life. His keyboard notes echoing in your bones, your rock n roll bones.
The show was a joyful show. Mr. Hunter's tunes have an endearing, timeless quality that is not found everywhere. Pop or commonality has it's place and Ian has found that place, in his rock anthems. It is time for the world to listen and hear those songs as they live and breathe simplicity.
"move over cause your standing in my light" Ian Hunter
Great Lake Swimmers at World Cafe Live, Philadelphia, PA 9-6-2012
I have long anticipated seeing Tony Dekker's Great Lake Swimmers and tonight it was to be. Tony walked out onto center stage, acoustic guitar in hand, and began playing On the Water. I think there is more hope in Tony's songs then then he may realize....we just need to listen.
Great Lake was opening for Patrick Watson with the majority present to see Patrick. Those that were able to catch Great Lake loved them and many discovered GLS as they put on a fun and lively performance becoming stronger with each song.
All of the band members showcased their talents; Miranda on violin with her bright red hair and matching dress exceeded only by her red hot fiddle playing. Greg (wearing a Maple Leafs tee in FLYERS country?!?!) melodically and rhythmically maintaining the heart beat of the band while glances to upright bass player Bret maintained the integrity of each song. Erik playing on guitar/banjo was set back on the stage and was a bit difficult to get a read on him, but there was no denying his presence.
Tony's lyrics are a study of how we should live our lives and with the passing of each song, the audience was getting it. GLS did what few bands have the courage to attempt and successfully pull off...7 of the 10 songs played were off of their April 2012 release.
One line I just love of The Great Exhale is "and the world stops spinnin when you stop spinnin". Catching live music tends to stop us from spinning.
Highlights were many, but the title cut - New Wild Everywhere was my highlight, this is worthy of a life anthem.
Catch them live if you can and most definitely give them a listen. Cheers!
Dispatch at World Cafe Live, Philadelphia, PA 8-24-2012
Every now and again one discovers music that is somehow more then music and is, dare I say spiritual, and DISPATCH'S performance at the Free at Noon made me feel like part of the DISPATCH family.This band is just ONE of a zillion reasons to love music and to seek out good new music. New being defined as new to you!
This show was at capacity and the crowd was more then stoked to see them. The band joked that; "we didn't know what to expect, but we didn't think there would be real people singing, dancing and clapping". I wanted to shout back thanks for playing music to sing and dance and clap too!
These guys were not messing around and the smiles and laughs as the audience more then showed their appreciation for their performance was only matched by the bands passion and enthusiasm in performing.
Every song was more then a show highlight. the new songs were executed beautifully and had harmonies that had me longing to hear them (the harmonies) again and these songs could have used the signature DISPATCH extended jam sessions..
The new songs performed were - Circles Around the Sun, Not Messin' and Get Ready Boy.
The performance of The General and Elias were spiritual - I really don't have words that will work to describe them. The audience singing along words like "go now you are forgiven" repeatedly and "I see your boys and when they look up, You know I think they got their mother's eyes, 'cause she looks so proud, she looks so happy".
Wikipedia categorizes these guys as reggae, flamenco, funk, ska, folk, rock and rap....I categorize them as beautiful, downright beautiful. Loved this show.
Band of Horses @World Cafe Live Philadelphia, PA, 8-17-2012
Selah Sue put on a warm and rousing set of three songs. Songs that seemed to rise up from her very being and resonate with guts and soul.
Band of Horses was on track and did a fun wake-up set that had folks singing along and swaying to the sounds. It's great when a band is having a good time and they certainly were as they introduced some new songs and crowd favorites like The Great Salt Lake. The song Older written and performed by keyboardist Ryan was perfectly performed.
Many artists who play World Cafe' Free at Noon are pleasantly surprised by not only the turnout and intimacy of the venue, but of the fan appreciation and this set was no exception.
Alexi Murdoch @ Sixth and I Historic Synagogue, Washington DC, 10-18-2011
This is the third time this year I caught Alexi. His music is real, his music is Alexi communicating love and truth. It's like listening to someone with great wisdom and experience and not so much sing or play for you as much share with you.
The stage was set. Alexi's acoustic, hollow body, violin and his small boxed accordion instrument. An accompanying trombone player who worked some very light mixing of sorts and a versatile percussionist.
This is the way to see Alexi. Stripped down to minimal instruments and players.
The "intro" listed on the set list was a great lyrical masterpiece; words that welcomed you to his music, words that gave you troubles and hopes.
Seeing Alexi perform is not so much about a show or concert as much as gaining tranquility in life and remembering what is important - people/love/time. The more I learn about Alexi and his music the more I enjoy life and it's small appreciations and I am thankful for this friend that Alexi shares musically with us.
It's interesting to watch him tune his guitar and fiddle with the tuning. It is a joy to see the details he puts into this. It's like breathing....just enjoying the back and forth of the tuning. When he does this (and remember I've seen him do it at three different shows this year), it's like you are sitting on a porch with someone watching the clouds roll by. Purpose is that moment and that moment alone- Tune on Alexi, tune on!
Highlights include - Anything he performed that I did not know including the intro and two of the encores. Alexi going directly from Segue to All my Days was about as natural of a transition as you will ever hear. Slow Revolution which is a song that is heavy on my playlist and Lay My Body Down- he totally cut lose on this one vocally and he blew us away.
Hope you get to catch him.
Andrew Bird @ Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, Washington DC, 12-8-2010
Gezelligheid~ is a Dutch abstract noun which, depending on context, can be translated as convivial, cosy, fun, quaint, or nice atmosphere, but can also connote belonging, time spent with loved ones, the fact of seeing a friend after a long absence, or general togetherness.Mr. Bird titled these intimate shows as a "gezelligheid" and on this frigid, windy, December evening an intimate evening of creativity and mind expansion was needed...the only thing missing was a crackling fire.
This is my my first Bird show and my first attendance at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue.
Both entities win!
Bird, he wanted to play, he is on the top of his craft, he is creating, living, expressing and as he experiments with what he knows best (and music is what he knows) the outcome is like perfected construction, the layers intoxicating and at times overwhelming within their own creativity, but the overwhelming complexity is truly a creative positive exercise for one's mind.
Andrew Bird is an artist and watching him perform is artistry for one's ears and the sounds are not of the normal construction one hears.
There was an addition of Plasticity and the completion of other songs that may not have been in complete form before, but this music is fluid in nature and the production is not of a repetitious nature, but like wind blowing things here and there, but yet with power.
Sixth and I Historic Synagogue is worth a visit in of itself and I could not believe the intimacy of this venue truly an intriguing experience.
The fun of watching/listening/rubbing shoulders with Mr. Bird is an experience not only worth retelling, but also revisiting should the opportunities arise.
The Frames @ the TLA, Philadelphia, PA 11-19-2010
It was like Christmas morn', the waxing moon brought about an early gift in the form of The Frames opening tour night.
Every song, every moment, was a glorious adventure of living a musical fantasy with Glen and the band as they laughed and smiled with each other throughout the set, but most noticeably at the close of each song.
Glen remarked how terrified they were about performing songs they had not performed in a long time. He also mentioned how they had performed the longest sound check they could ever remember and then took a nap!
They played a few more then the set-list indicates. Colm mentioned they had planned on 90 minutes (1st show) and ended up doing 2+ hours. It was apparent that Glen wanted to go longer and was just enjoying himself like a child unwrapping Christmas presents in the form of songs.
For those attending the shows-- be ready to have a special evening of classic Frames. As the tour warms up and the band loosens up, the shows are going to get tighter and tighter, not that this show was not tight, it was.
Highlights for me- Star Star, Disappointed and all of the band's foray into brief glimpses of Neil Young, Pure Imagination, Redemption Song and so on.
I am glad they are a down to earth group of musicians that make you feel as if you are part of the band and act as if you know them all.
The band's fun-loving attitude is infectious. I am just trying to figure out how get to their next show.
Roger Waters @ the Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA 11-8-2010
In 1980 I purchased the double album, The Wall, upon it's release and with a group of friends was able to get tickets for the NY show. Those friends did not come through with the tickets and now 30 years later a desire to see some, any, semblance of Pink Floyd in my lifetime has been achieved.Roger Waters performing The Wall in it's entirety. Sure we are missing key people and David Gilmour's guitar work although duplicated spot on, was missed by this long-time fan.
I had obstructive view seats, but was excited to see the show.
During the intermission Roger had pictures of people who were victims of political and war events. I think most fans, did not feel the impact that these visuals brought about, but for me they were beyond emotional as I read name after name and viewed picture after picture of loved ones who's lives were gone due to anger and hate. The images of these individuals drove home not just the pain of war, but primarily of love, love from the ones who had lost friends, fathers, brothers and husbands.
Visually the show was amazing, from the wall being built, to the films cast upon the wall and the various enlarged props during the show.
I felt an emotional pulls throughout the show, but none came as strong as towards the end of the show as I wanted to shout out and did....TEAR DOWN THE WALL, TEAR DOWN THE WALL, TEAR DOWN THE WALL!!
This was not a concert of typical fare. People loved the rock anthems of "Run Like Hell" and "Comfortably Numb" and their production was over the top as the rock anthems they are, but the truth of the show was, for me, caught in the lyrics of ALL the songs and ALL the parts duplicated as I so joyfully recalled as I learned the lyrics when listening to the album.
Many people have been quoted as to shedding a tear at the end of the show, I for one did not, maybe it was the obstructed view, but I think it was more of my desire to TEAR DOWN THE WALL then desiring The Wall to be torn down.
One EskimO @ The World Cafe Live, Philadelphia, PA 4-5-2010
What a band, and what an "Amazing" disc. Live they come off a little more studioesque then I would like and I would prefer a rougher true to form cut without the computer generated sound mixes.That aside, they truly are enjoying their craft and performing it.
The World Cafe is a great venue and catching these guys there on a Monday night was a hoot.
Very little interaction with the audience, more of a performance show and not because of the video shown during the set. It's just the way they roll....they play.
Great kudos for instrumentation and wherewithal to get their intricate sound out.
This is a band you will hear from if you don't know them yet.
David Bazan @ the First Unitarian Church Philadelphia, PA 3-22-10
David and crew came out about 9:50 PM and played till just after 11. I was once again stretching my music knowledge by attending an artist's show of which I know only his latest release; Curse Your Branches" which is an amazingly lyrical disc.Most of the songs performed were done to appease the vocal masses for the die-hard PTL (Pedro the Lion) fans and here, he did not disappoint.
I'm still trying to figure out his mass appeal. Did the people here really get the lyrics, I mean they must have to attended. The crowd was mostly younger 25 somethings or others and in my opinion we were all commiserating on this cold/wet/spring evening on life and it's twists and turns.
It was a good show with the song selection building a crescendo through-out the evening. Highlights were the pop infused Please Baby Please, Bad Diary Days, Penetration and closing the show with an orchestral moving version of In Stitches.
I came in a fan of Curse Your Branches and left a fan of PTL and his catalog.
Bruce Springsteen @ the Spectrum Philadelphia, Pa 10-13-2009
This review is not so much about music as it is a man. It was the late 70's when I discovered Bruce. Common ground The Hall of Fame was great and worthy of more space, Springsteen was unreal as expected. I'll say this, his performance of Dream Baby Dream was my favorite performance of any live show to date. He sang it to us, instilled it in us and led us. TO BE CONTINUED...
Tracy Chapman @ the Keswick in Glenside, PA on 8-3-2009
This was a show of discovery for me to go beyond my self discovery of Tracy's music and dig deeper into her catalog of lyrics and find Tracy the lover and Tracy the musician who sings it as she sees it. I love the song Change and Behind the Wall is beyond words for me.Contrary to a comment before I completed this post, my wife Margaret and I both thought the sound was crisp and clear. We sat about 10 rows from stage right. We generally think the Keswick's sound is above average in clarity and quality, this was evident with Gabby Moreno, the opener for Tracy who with just her guitar and her sultry romantic voice sounded dead on (we bought her disc)!
Tracy could do no wrong in front of this audience. A base of fans who adore her and everything she is. Tracy's musical talents and love for music shined as she utilized several gorgeous guitars, a drum box, bongos and a harmonica. Accompanied by a female drummer; Donna?, an electrical guitarist and a keyboard player her music was brought to life not so much as by the band but by Tracy herself.
Tracy was at ease and enjoying herself and even though the typical hecklers were ever present, she professionally ignored most (even the "nice ass" heckler) and played on which eventually kept most quiet. I was impressed with how well her new songs performed were received. I do not believe the audience was fully knowledgeable of them, but yet they were beautifully done and enjoyed by all.
She was a bit talkative and mentioned how challenging it was playing a new cover song for every gig, but this was held true on this night as they performedfor the 1st time a Sam Cooke classic Bring it On Home To Me. She also encouraged a friendly competition between the American and European audiences with the playing of "Sing For You".
To go into highlights from this show would be unfair given my unfamiliarity with many of the songs performed of which many of those unfamiliar songs are now becoming faves. I think she could have done herself well to shorten the time between the opener and perform a few more of the new songs. I don't think, if Philly is any indication that she will be ill received anywhere in the states....her fans are just happy to see her.
Tracy is a talented singer songwriter and I have always been intrigued by her early busking experience and wanted to be sure to see her if ever she should tour. This now accomplished, I recommend any fan of a singer songwriter format to catch her. Her lyrics are as beautiful as she is and spins the truth of life both lyrically and musically.
Setlist from memory
Baby Can I Hold You
Change
Across the Lines
Sing For You
Mountains O' Things
You're the One For Me
Save Us All
Bring It On Home To Me- Cover Sam Cooke
Subcity
Fast Car
Our Bright Future
Telling Stories
America
Say Hallelujah
Give Me One Reason
Talkin' 'bout a Revolution
Baby Can I Hold You
Change
Across the Lines
Sing For You
Mountains O' Things
You're the One For Me
Save Us All
Bring It On Home To Me- Cover Sam Cooke
Subcity
Fast Car
Our Bright Future
Telling Stories
America
Say Hallelujah
Give Me One Reason
Talkin' 'bout a Revolution
Encore
She's Got Her Ticket
Promise
She's Got Her Ticket
Promise
Switchfoot @ American Music Theatre Lancaster, PA 6-21-09
The American Music theatre is not your typical rock n roll venue. Every seat in this 1,600 seat arena is superb and each seat is extra cushy. The staff is some of the most accommodating concert staff I have experienced. The venue did not provide for wild rock n roll; even though the staff would have allowed the patrons to rush the stage, the venue's ambiance prevented it as did the overt politeness of most of the attendees. The sound quality was studio perfect and I have not experienced too many shows where the sound quality was as crisp/clear as it was here. The stage set was instruments and a backdrop, the large TV screens on either side, blank throughout the set allowing the crowd to focus on the what Switchfoot does and who they are~ a rock band!
The lights dimmed and When the Levee Breaks (Led Zeppelin) was pumped through the sound system pulsating the crowd with anticipation as the band members took the stage and the crowd arose and remained so for the entire show as they broke into Meant to Live.
Song highlights included an acousticaly performed Only Hope and a stirring, romantic On Fire punctuated by Jon's authentic lyrics sung true. The final song; Dare You to Move started off very mellow and acoustic and built to a crescendo of rock.
Three new songs were performed. Mess of Me of which the lyrics were stellar, proving this will become a crowd fave and a staple for their live shows. Hello, Hurricane with Jon on the mandolin is the title cut of their forth coming fall release and was well received. For the two song encore, as they took the stage Jon announced this would be the 1st time Bullet Soul was to be performed and this rocking tune was excellent. Great guitar work and a fun song, again proving Switchfoot's true rock roots.
The "foot" is embarking on a tour with Blue October this summer and one can only hope that once the new disc is released that they do a full fledged headliner solo tour.
This is a rock n roll band that has passion for what they do and who they are and frankly I look forward to the day when they are inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Set List Changes- Add Bullet Soul & Dare You to Move to bottom of the set list for encores.
Colin Hay @ World Cafe Live Philadelphia, PA 4-6-09
Mr. Colin Hay! After his show (and during) you feel like you know him. Great storytelling!
This was my 1st show at World Cafe Live---WHY DID IT TAKE ME THIS LONG? Absolute one of the best venues I have attended. The sound was crisp, clear and B E A U T I F U L.
This was a FUN show, from Colin's continually humorous banter and his trademark sound, the crowd was enlightened by his lyrics as he sang of life and the ability to enjoy the life all the while a smile.
I have a set list, if you will, but I don't know all the titles. I will give the lyric snippets and you can fill in what you will, known titles in yellow italics.
1. No time to live, no time to die, no time for sorrow.
2. California- Golden Promises
3. New & unreleased-Play the highlights, came into your store you don't work there
4. Who Can it Be Now
5. Conversation
6. Melbourne Song
7. Down Under
8. Nothing left, nothing came, can't stop my mind from doing prison time
9. Bees buzzing in my ear
10. Norwegian Wood
11. My Hometown
12. I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You
13. Maggie
14. Circles Erratica
15. Beautiful World
16. Overkill
17. Waiting For My Real Life to Begin
When a musician is enjoying himself on stage it shows and Colin enjoyed himself immensely. When the crowd was asked for requests the crowd jokingly shouted out "Freebird" & "Norwegian Wood"....thank goodness he made the right choice!
Colin has a new record coming out in April on Compass Records; Transcendental Highway. If you make the purchase it will surprise you--you can't miss with poetry, Colin's accent and his trademarked guitar sound!
Colin's 15 minutes of fame (Men at Work 1979-1986) continues from the time he takes the stage and begins his strumming and storytelling till his last song which in this case, appropriately was Waiting For My Real Life to Begin his 15 minutes has been extended.
Ray LaMontagne @ the Tower Theatre, Philadelphia, PA 4/4/09
The voice that is described as an "amplified whisper"; Ray LaMontagne.
After speaking with his bassist of the past few years Jennifer Condos, she commented "that the trick to working with Ray is to not get in his way".
On this tour Jennifer's boyfriend Ethan Johns is drumming. Jenn and I talked about the past US Guster tour as well as Ray's European fan base and she mentioned that the next leg of the tour in Europe may be a threesome.
LaMontagne refers to himself as a "very private person", and rarely gives interviews. He also usually does not interact much with the audience between songs. LaMontagne has been known to perform live shows in the dark in order to separate himself from the audience. Source: Wikipedia
Ray's music is the spotlight and his humility shows in his performance. This is one reason I believe he receives more appreciation in Europe and my guess, an audience that is discerning and refined, something I would think Ray appreciates.
For this Philly show he omitted the final song Wild Horses and during Empty a fight had broken out towards the rear of the theatre causing the audience to be distracted.
Two unreleased songs were performed: Allie a ballad of love and Achin All the Time a country sounding song.
About 2/3's of the way through the show the few hecklers gave up shouting out "I love you's" and song requests given Ray's total ignorance of their voices. Ray is an artist that when performing is showing his heart. This is where his communication comes in and for audience members who seem to want the spotlight or to connect with Ray this can be difficult. I say let him sing and play whatever/whenever/however he wants to.
It is hard to come away from his shows and not feel "moved" and I think this man's talent is amazing and his shows are pure art.
The click between audience and artist did not take place at this show. The music performed sounded as good as the albums and Ray's voice can give you goosebumps. The missing element of connection and Ray's ommission of the last song showed that he did not feel the electricity as well.
Various Artists, Philadelphia, PA 2/21/09
Hard (literally) to review yourself.The Guitar Students of Mike Weiss Presents a Winter Recital
Set List
Peace, Love & Understanding- Tate Perazzelli guitar/vocals & Aaron Weiss drums
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCL-NT7JhqU
Everybody Hurts- Tate guitar, Aaron drums, Mike Weiss keys & Greg Jehanian vocals
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bhd-AB2Jp10
The Bottom of the the Rhine, Take Two- Matt Chapin guitar & Mike guitar
Starman- Louie Reyes guitar, Mike guitar, Greg vocals & Aaron drums
I Want You- Louie guitar, Mike guitar, Greg vocals & Aaron drums
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-a_88yex2Y
Disarm- Barbie Welsh guitar, Aaron drums & Greg vocals
In the Aeroplane Over the Sea- Barbie guitar/vocals, Aaron drums
Wow....we made our mistakes, but we had a BLAST! A serious blast! Music is communication and this was an evening of communicating love. Yes, we are all amateurs, but on this night we were letting the music live.
The music took on it's own persona within the crowd, it wasn't about us as individuals, but about the songs- the lyrics, the sounds they echoed in every one's heads and hearts. The crowd was as loving of a crowd as I have ever experienced, so positive and affirming I was in awe of their patience and "understanding".
Everyone had a really good time & we would all do it again in a heartbeat.
Special thanks to Mike our guitar teacher....he is an excellent teacher and did a more then admirable job in producing this Winter Recital!
Chris Tomlin @ the Electric Factory, Phila. PA 1/25/09
ahhhh.....the EFC-- One of the most intimate venues I know. super convenient to my home, secret parking tricks
and an intimacy with the performer
Daniel Carson & Chris Tomlin
Israel Houghton New Breed
be lightThis is my first "christian" concert review on my Concert Review blog.
Chris Tomlin & crew had a Sunday evening gig scheduled for Philly and what a way to continue what is typically a morning of worship, stretch it out into the night and even the next morning as I type this.
This concert was one of pure unadulterated worship to Jesus Messiah.
I love most general admission shows since it gives me the opportunity to get super close and me not being one to miss too many opportunities in life got right up there. We brought a total of 14 people with us for this venture and I know that God; working through the audience and musicians alike enlightened many and lifted up the name of Jesus Messiah on this night.
Israel Houghton & New Breed---Excellent musicians full of energy and passion. These guys got the crowd worked up and ready and really were worthy of headlining even though most had never heard of them. On the way home most all of our attendees commented on how Israel was such a great performer. Israels voice was amazing. When they took the full band took the stage there were three female backup singers and one male.....everyone's singing, band's rocking out etc and then all of a sudden it gets super quite and you hear this sweet, sweet voice singing over the din. My eyes quickly searched out all the backup singers to see which of the ladies was singing from their heart---I quickly assessed that none of them were singing and was disappointed that this band would use background tracks till my eyes caught a glimpse of Israel himself singing....his voice like pure butter.....beautiful.
Tomlin rocked the house for Jesus Messiah. Normally when a song is completed the audience claps and cheers for the band. This was not really the case; when a song was complete everyone in attendance kinda of collectively clapped for God and not the band....it's a bit hard to explain properly and a credit to Chris' worship abilities.
I usually grab a set-list and was unable to do so @ this show. The band covered a lot of stuff off of Hello Love and a good amount of older popular material. Chris is a master at being part of the audience and bringing it all to God in a beautiful package. Major highlights for me included- Jesus Messiah, God of this City, Amazing Grace (My chains are gone), Your Grace is Enough and I Will Rise as well as countless others. Going into How Great Thou Art after singing How Great is Our God was awesome. It was great to sing acapella several times throughout the show....made me feel right @ home :)
I truly felt that the band and audience was acting as one in unison to Jesus Messiah, This was not your typical concert, but an act of worship.
In closing, Chris' authenticity was amazing. What an appreciative, loving Christ-centered individual.....he has my prayers.
Marc Broussard @ the TLA in Philly, PA 11-12-08
I guess I need to put out a disclaimer 1st. I am not a huge fan of Marc Broussard. I do own an album and have listened to him, but have never found him super compelling.A good friend of mine, who does not get out much and loves live music asked me to go and I went more for her then anything else as she is a huge fan.
I was mildy surprised by his performance.
The man has talent and there were those in attendance who were moved to tears during the show. Even though the TLA in Philly is one of my favorite local venues, tonight the music quality was subpar. Many of the instruments; including Marc's voice did not play out to the crowd well and were not blended all too well.
The show was nowhere near soldout and the crowd sparse for a national act playing in such a small venue, even though it was a Wednesday nite.
Marc started the show acoustically and solo which to me was the highlights of the nite.
Setlist
Evie Rose
Lonely Nite
Rock Steady
Man 4 Life
Love & Hap (Happiness)
Save Me
Come in Fr. Cold
Booty
Another Nite Alone
Real Good Thing
Come Round
Home
__ENCORE__
Gavin/French
Goin Home
Highlights were the cover Love & Happiness were Marc seemed to cut loose quite a bit. This is a hard song not to like, Marc's voice was on key and the song was well performed.
Rock Steady, Home and Booty were also exceptionally well performed.
The concert just never seemed to really get started and the lack of "good sound" really hampered the event even though some hardcore Broussard fans were in attendance which usually makes for some good chemistry.
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