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Saturday, July 3, 2010
Photos / Live Reviews / setlist / News Live review: Phish
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 9:20 PM
Phish
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
July 2, 2010
The Deal: Reunited jam band still going strong, break out obscure tune for packed Charlotte show.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Photos / Live Reviews / setlist / News Live review: Dar Williams w/ Sara Watkins
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, Jun 30, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Dar Williams, Sara Watkins
McGlohon Theatre
June 28, 2010
The Deal: Folk singer Dar Williams is joined by two-thirds of Nickel Creek for Monday night show at the McGlohon Theatre.
The Good: The night started out strongly with a 40-minute set from Sara Watkins, formerly of Nickel Creek, who was joined by her brother, Sean, for the duration. Like her album, Watkins' set was a mix of originals and covers, each of which showcased her vocal range and fiddle skills. The smooth sound of her voice radiated perfectly in the seats of the Theatre, at times giving a hint of childlike innocence about them which made her vocals easy on the ears. Occasional foot stomping and the finger-picking of Sean made for a stripped down, sit-back-and-take-it-easy performance. Among the songs played were Morrissey's "The More You Ignore Me," "Pony," "All This Time," "Too Much" and "Long Hot Summer Days," which garnered decent audience participation.
Dar Wiliams took the stage a short while later, with keyboardist in tow, and performed a good mix of rare and favorite tunes for her hour-and-15-minute set. The 43-year-old singer showed a youthful energy and shared tales of her days starting out as she often spent time between songs to offer short stories, also telling stories about the death of Kurt Cobain, living in New York and the Northeast and recalling the last time she was in Charlotte. She performed two songs, "Ocean" and "What Do You Hear" acoustically solo — the second song was one that was retired, but often requested, so she has brought it back into her performances.
She was joined by Watkins for two songs — the duo offered great harmonies and balance during "Green Pastures." Her setlist had "Iowa" with Sara and Sean Watkins, but instead, Williams performed "The One Who Knows" by herself. An encore of "Mercy of the Fallen" was replaced by "Book of Love."
The Bad: There was nothing wrong with Williams, but at the same time, I can see why there wasn't a sold out show in a larger venue. I got the feeling that her style has remained generally the same — simple, well-written folk songs with solid vocals — over the years. Her coffeehouse style has been brought to the big stage which is more familiar than refreshing. I walked away thinking, "That was good" instead of "That was amazing" or "I need to bring friends next time."
The Verdict: For me, Watkins outshined Williams on the musical and lyrical fronts. Her voice had more range and her music was more relaxed, like you were sitting on a back porch watching a brother and sister have fun playing songs together. Perhaps it was also more of a youthful appeal for Watkins given the demographic of those in the audience and the adult contemporary style of Williams.
Dar Williams Setlist
Easy Way
Spring Street
If I Wrote You
Are You Out There
Beauty in the Rain
Ocean
Hudson
What Do You Hear
Buzzer
It's Alright (with Sara Watkins)
Green Pastures (with Sara Watkins)
The One Who Knows
Encore
Book of Love
Monday, June 28, 2010
Live Reviews / setlist / News Live review: Electric Coma
Posted By Chris Triplett on Mon, Jun 28, 2010 at 10:21 AM
Electric Coma
Tremont Music Hall
June 24, 2010
Electric Coma is usually a duo, but performed as a single entity Thursday night at Tremont in support of its new EP, Plug In, released at the show.
Kaitlyn Kennedy was a one-woman band as she rotated between her stand-up keyboard and acoustic guitar. She has an astonishingly mature, dramatic voice for her early twenty-something age — comparable to that of a Sarah McLachlan or Tori Amos. The ambience and sound also reminded me of Michelle Pfeiffer's performance in the Fabulous Baker Boys — Beau and Jeff Bridges thankfully were nowhere in sight.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Live Reviews / setlist / Mike McCray / News Live review: Wiz Khalifa w/ Yelawolf
Posted By Mike McCray on Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Wiz Khalifa w/ Yelawolf
Amos' Southend
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
The Deal: Wiz Khalifa comes through in a cloud of smoke with Yelawolf in tow and one of the longest lines I've ever seen outside of Amos' waiting to see him.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Photos / Live Reviews / setlist / Bonnaroo / News Live review: Bonnaroo Sunday
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, Jun 16, 2010 at 8:04 AM
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
Manchester, Tenn.
June 13, 2010
Well, I returned to Charlotte late yesterday afternoon, but was working on a total of about 15 hours of sleep in the last four nights, so I apologize for the delay.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Photos / Live Reviews / setlist / Bonnaroo / News Live review: Bonnaroo Friday
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Sat, Jun 12, 2010 at 11:36 AM
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
Manchester, Tenn.
June 12, 2010
Hot is an understatement here in Manchester... I think at one point yesterday, I actually felt myself starting to melt. With a heat index of 100, water and Gatorade are flowing fast.
The day got started musically at noon with a funky New Orleans session from Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. The second song of his set, a cover of "American Woman" used the trombone to substitute for lyrics — to give you an idea of his sound.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Photos / Live Reviews / setlist / News Live review: Neil Young
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 11:03 AM
Neil Young
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, S.C.
May 30, 2010
The Deal: Legendary singer-songwriter hits amphitheatre for stop on his solo tour.
The Good: Young sauntered out on to the stage and took a seat for the beginning of his set – a stretch of six acoustic songs that began with "My My Hey Hey," "Tell Me Why" and an emotionally-charged "Helpless."
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Live Reviews / setlist / News Live Review: Drake
Posted By Mike McCray on Thu, May 27, 2010 at 12:02 PM
Drake w/ Francis and the Lights
The Fillmore
May 24, 2010
The Deal: A strange mashing of hip hop and teenage angst pack out The Fillmore to see rap star Drake.
The Good: The opening act, Francis and the Lights, had a rough task ahead of them to win over of a crowd that was chanting, "Drake," and comprised mostly of radio rap fans and antsy teenage girls. Good thing he didn't leave his dancing shoes at home. For what they couldn't do to sway the crowd musically, Francis made up for by gyrating and working the stage like he'd channeled his inner-Prince. The oohs and aahs it generated were genuiene, even if they didn't like the songs.
It's ironic that the things that "endeared" Drake to me probably made most of his fans think he was an asshole. Whether it was him roasting one of his fans for a hastily made, notebook paper sign by asking her why she couldn't go to Walgreen's first and get some construction paper or one of those science project boards. Favorite quote, "I can't read that shit!" (in reference to her ink pen and notebook paper sign).
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Photos / Live Reviews / setlist / News Live review: Gruesome Twosome
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Thu, May 20, 2010 at 10:52 AM
Gruesome Twosome Tour with Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie
Uptown Amphitheatre
May 19, 2010
The Deal: Kings of horror rock storm into Charlotte with theatrical performances.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Photos / Live Reviews / setlist / News Live review: Against Me!
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, May 17, 2010 at 10:32 AM
Against Me! w/ Dead to Me
Visulite Theatre
May 15, 2010
The Deal: Florida punk rockers hit the Visulite for the last stop on its current headlining tour.
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