Friday, April 24, 2009
RHETT MILLER at Shady Grove 4-23-09
The new season of KGSR's Unplugged at the Grove started last Thursday. Didn't make it to the opener but got there last night for Rhett Miller. He is the front man for Old 97's. Turns out he's got a solo record coming out soon. Old 97's are still together, though.
It's always fun when you get to see someone who is pretty big play at this tiny place. And Shady was packed! It was nice to see a young crowd who knew all the words to his songs and were having a great time.
I like Old 97's. I know their hits and such but I wouldn't say I'm a big fan.
After seeing Rhett last night, I am a big fan of his. This guy worked very hard. He sang and played his rear off for about an hour and forty minutes. Didn't take a break and barely paused between songs. The guy really poured his heart into the show. He even moved away from the middle of the stage and monitors so the people out on the lawn could see him. He did this often. Seemed real intent on giving everybody a good show.
Rhett played the Old 97's hits; Murder (Or A Heart Attack), Timebomb, King Of All The World, Question, Rollerskate Skinny, Big Brown Eyes, Dance With Me. He also played his huge solo hit, Come Around. That closed the show and was great! Rhett played several from his new record, also. Great mix of old, new, solo and band material.
This was a fun night. The time flew by. We are lucky to live in a town that offers so many great choices for live music, let alone free, like the Unplugged series is.
It's always fun when you get to see someone who is pretty big play at this tiny place. And Shady was packed! It was nice to see a young crowd who knew all the words to his songs and were having a great time.
I like Old 97's. I know their hits and such but I wouldn't say I'm a big fan.
After seeing Rhett last night, I am a big fan of his. This guy worked very hard. He sang and played his rear off for about an hour and forty minutes. Didn't take a break and barely paused between songs. The guy really poured his heart into the show. He even moved away from the middle of the stage and monitors so the people out on the lawn could see him. He did this often. Seemed real intent on giving everybody a good show.
Rhett played the Old 97's hits; Murder (Or A Heart Attack), Timebomb, King Of All The World, Question, Rollerskate Skinny, Big Brown Eyes, Dance With Me. He also played his huge solo hit, Come Around. That closed the show and was great! Rhett played several from his new record, also. Great mix of old, new, solo and band material.
This was a fun night. The time flew by. We are lucky to live in a town that offers so many great choices for live music, let alone free, like the Unplugged series is.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
BETTYSOO and CHARLIE FAYE at Momo's 4-21-09
Since I was already downtown for The Greencards, decided to head over to Momo's afterward to catch BettySoo and then Charlie Faye, $5 cover. Both were playing with their bands.
This was a tough night. Momo's had a leak that day so they put a new floor in along with a sealer. Therefore, they had all the windows open trying to air the place out. Problem was it was 90 degrees outside...so along with nasty smelling it was also sweltering in there.
BettySoo had a different drummer as the Mailman was out of town. Jeff Plankenhorn was back on lead guitar, in place of Will Sexton. They're both great so it really doesn't matter. She played much from the new cd which is coming out June 9th. It's called Heat Sin Water Skin. It is going to be terrific.
Charlie Faye had a 5 piece band. She's on acoustic, a lead guitarist, Will Sexton on rhythm mainly, a bass and drums. Turns out the drummer who filled in with BettySoo plays with Charlie.
Hadn't seen her before. I would say folk/country rock with an emphasis on rocking. I really liked her. Her voice is strong and has attitude. I look forward to hearing her more often. Honestly, it was hard to concentrate on the music it was so hot and nasty in there.
This was a tough night. Momo's had a leak that day so they put a new floor in along with a sealer. Therefore, they had all the windows open trying to air the place out. Problem was it was 90 degrees outside...so along with nasty smelling it was also sweltering in there.
BettySoo had a different drummer as the Mailman was out of town. Jeff Plankenhorn was back on lead guitar, in place of Will Sexton. They're both great so it really doesn't matter. She played much from the new cd which is coming out June 9th. It's called Heat Sin Water Skin. It is going to be terrific.
Charlie Faye had a 5 piece band. She's on acoustic, a lead guitarist, Will Sexton on rhythm mainly, a bass and drums. Turns out the drummer who filled in with BettySoo plays with Charlie.
Hadn't seen her before. I would say folk/country rock with an emphasis on rocking. I really liked her. Her voice is strong and has attitude. I look forward to hearing her more often. Honestly, it was hard to concentrate on the music it was so hot and nasty in there.
GREENCARDS at Waterloo Records 4-21-09
The Greencards were in town for the Old Settler's Festival and hung around doing radio shows to promote their new record, Fascination. They came to Waterloo and played about 5 or 6 of their new songs. They are a folk/bluegrass sometimes jam band. They have mandolin, violin, bass and acoustic guitar. Carol, the lead singer, bass and sometime mandolin player, has the warmest voice you ever did hear. The guitarist and mandolin player had a couple of big jams that were very fun. This new record sounds good, lots of pretty melodies.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
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