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I'm trekking down for the weekend. The first of many trips to the club over the next few months.
I'm actually pretty excited for this show. Lucinda is always good - particularly if she's got someone hot with her on guitar (it's Doug Pettibone).
Here's a setlist from a recent NYC show:
"Ventura, Those 3 Days, Fruits of My Labor, Blue, Over Time, Paniola (?), Out of Touch, Rightously, Are You Down, Essence, Bleeding Fingers, Joy, Get Right w/God,(short break), Side of the Road (duo), Lake Charles, Right in Time, 6 Blocks Away, a blues cover, Slide Over."
It's sure to be heavy on familiar tunes since she's not pimping a new record [She's got a live set ready to be released.]
Get there early and see Jim White. He's superb. One of the oddest - yet coolest - things you'll see all year.
I'm trekking down for the weekend. The first of many trips to the club over the next few months.
I'm actually pretty excited for this show. Lucinda is always good - particularly if she's got someone hot with her on guitar (it's Doug Pettibone).
Here's a setlist from a recent NYC show:
"Ventura, Those 3 Days, Fruits of My Labor, Blue, Over Time, Paniola (?), Out of Touch, Rightously, Are You Down, Essence, Bleeding Fingers, Joy, Get Right w/God,(short break), Side of the Road (duo), Lake Charles, Right in Time, 6 Blocks Away, a blues cover, Slide Over."
It's sure to be heavy on familiar tunes since she's not pimping a new record [She's got a live set ready to be released.]
Get there early and see Jim White. He's superb. One of the oddest - yet coolest - things you'll see all year.
Doors open 7:30 Jim White 8:30 Lucinda Williams 10:00
This months issue of Uncut has a nice freebie cd entitled "Americana 2004" which features a very nice Jim White/Aimee Mann duet…
"Pineola"…one of Lucinda's best songs…
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:That's "Static on the Radio". A good song, but just one of many on his fine latest:
This months issue of Uncut has a nice freebie cd entitled "Americana 2004" which features a very nice Jim White/Aimee Mann duet…
Drill a Hole...
" you won't hear another record like it this year, possibly ever– all the comparisons that can be made to Tom Waits, Lambchop, Grandaddy and Vic Chesnutt will only tell a small part of the story. What all these disparate elements that White pulls together add up to is White's alone, a style with no real name, American as barbecue sauce on apple pie."
Rhett - you should check this out. I really think this will end up being one of my favs of the year. Think of it as a little DBT warmup.
Another recent LW show review:
"This was in fact the kind of concert only Lucinda can do: Unpredictable, hilarious, sometimes sloppy and totally amazing all at the same time… after playing the I Lost It-Changed the Locks-Essence-Joy sequence, Lucinda announced they were going to play as long as the venue would let her and decided she was going to accommodate as many requests as she had time for. From that point on, Lucinda was completely in that magical and transcendental zone where she kicks it up a notch and becomes the most incredible singer to grace a stage. She closed with Righteously, explaining the song was influenced mainly by talking blues a la Bob Dylan (she sung a few lines from Subterranean Homesick Blues to demonstrate her point)…The band and especially Pettibone was on fire all night. Lucinda played a total of 19 songs."
The in-laws are in town this weekend, so no nightclubbing for us this weekend. Too bad, with Lucinda and Bebel, it might have been a nice weekend.
Guess I can take solace in the fact that I've seen Lucinda too many times to count, and the 9:30 is probably not the right venue for Bebel.
Guess I can take solace in the fact that I've seen Lucinda too many times to count, and the 9:30 is probably not the right venue for Bebel.
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:You sure?!?!?!
The in-laws are in town this weekend, so no nightclubbing for us this weekend. Too bad, with Lucinda and Bebel, it might have been a nice weekend.
Guess I can take solace in the fact that I've seen Lucinda too many times to count, and the 9:30 is probably not the right venue for Bebel.
I've got a few very good CDs to pass along, including the new JD Graham (which is getting just stellar reviews: RS on the Great Battle and the Austin Chonicle )
I would think having the in-laws in town would be the perfect reason for actually going out for a few hours. :D Beers on me.
i'm in… seeing her with neil young swayed to see her again in more intimate venue.
i'll lose my shit if lucinda plays "side of the road". i've seen her three times, and i haven't been able to see her do that one.
i'm looking forward to seeing jim white. i really dig what i've heard from him…
i'm looking forward to seeing jim white. i really dig what i've heard from him…
Did she play "Side of the Road" or "Pineola"? Missed the show and the thought of a duet or solo "Side of the Road" is heartbreaking.
Here are a few comments about the show.
First - from her fan site message board:
Stunning performance at 930 Club posted by passionate roadtripper.
A dynamite show for a wildly supportive full-house at the 930 Club this past Saturday night. Lucinda expressed her pleasure to play at a real-live stand-up rock'n'roll club, as opposed to the outdoor or seated venues previously on this tour. The audience was really together, taking care of friends and strangers, protecting floor space during bathroom breaks, and finding a woman's purse that had skipped across the floor during the routine shuffling of feet. The set included a rearranged Essence, with the band quieting during the 3rd verse, allowing Lucinda to sing unaccompanied towards a drum-roll at the "all f*d up" finale. The setlist: (1) Drunken Angel; (2) Ventura; (3) Those Three Days; (4) Fruits of My Labor; (5) Blue; (6) Concrete and Barbed Wire; (7) The Night's Too Long; (8) I Lost It; (9) Still I Long for Your Kiss; (10) Righteously; (11) Out of Touch; (12) Essence; (13) Are You Down? (14) Joy; ENCORE: (15) Minneapolis; (16) Like A Rose; (17) Right In Time; (18) Come to Me, Baby.
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and from the Wash Post:
Lucinda Williams
"Now that I've made it, I think people like to take potshots at me," Lucinda Williams said Saturday night at the 9:30 club. She was introducing her song "Righteously," which she said was panned in No Depression magazine. It's hard, though, to feel much sympathy for a performer who would announce that she's "made it" and then bemoan the problems related to such a fortunate development.
Lyrically, Williams's songs painted vivid pictures, from the imagery of a scorpion's nest in "Those Three Days" to the straightforward narrative of "The Night's Too Long." Unfortunately, those lyrics were buried under her raspy, emotionless vocals, and her music watered down her blues and country influences to a few generic guitar riffs and an unvarying drumbeat. Williams's encore included a few engaging, subtle ballads ("Minneapolis," "Like a Rose"), but by then it was too little too late.
Williams encouraged the crowd to dance during "Are You Down," but sold-out shows at the 9:30 club are so packed that the audience can barely move, or sometimes even see the performer onstage. That may be for the best, as the view was often of Williams casually conferring with her band mates – and up to two roadies – between songs, and blatantly reading her own lyrics as she sang from a book that a crew member had to turn the pages of. This conduct might have been forgivable from a musician just starting out, unsure how to prepare a set list or afraid of forgetting the words she had written, but such unprofessional behavior is disappointing for someone who's been at this as long as Williams.
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my opinion
The truth is probably somewhere in between those extremes. At an early point she mentioned that the club told her she could play as long as she wanted. I thought this would be a good thing. Turns out - maybe not. It seemed to give her license to take an already pretty informal approach to an even more exxagerated extent that I think hurt the pacing of the show a bit - the band spent a lot of time between songs conversing & deciding. And then some songs were extended to such lengths that they nearly veered into jam band territory. Sometimes good - sometimes mediocre. Also - as mentioned in another thread by kathys - the ending seemed very abrupt, especially for someone eager to "play all night". The entire band though did appear to be having a GREAT time & the crowd was cool. Much less crowded than most sold-out shows at the club - so kudos for that. And there was some sweet young lass working the door. I miss seeing the icon thatguy, but she sure was a nice fill-in. :D
Overall - a good show, but not near my expectations. I may have even enjoyed Jim White more.
Did you DJ kosmo? If so, where do you set up? I looked for you & the only area I could find was the soundboard. My friends made many appreciative comments about the between set tune selections.
First - from her fan site message board:
Stunning performance at 930 Club posted by passionate roadtripper.
A dynamite show for a wildly supportive full-house at the 930 Club this past Saturday night. Lucinda expressed her pleasure to play at a real-live stand-up rock'n'roll club, as opposed to the outdoor or seated venues previously on this tour. The audience was really together, taking care of friends and strangers, protecting floor space during bathroom breaks, and finding a woman's purse that had skipped across the floor during the routine shuffling of feet. The set included a rearranged Essence, with the band quieting during the 3rd verse, allowing Lucinda to sing unaccompanied towards a drum-roll at the "all f*d up" finale. The setlist: (1) Drunken Angel; (2) Ventura; (3) Those Three Days; (4) Fruits of My Labor; (5) Blue; (6) Concrete and Barbed Wire; (7) The Night's Too Long; (8) I Lost It; (9) Still I Long for Your Kiss; (10) Righteously; (11) Out of Touch; (12) Essence; (13) Are You Down? (14) Joy; ENCORE: (15) Minneapolis; (16) Like A Rose; (17) Right In Time; (18) Come to Me, Baby.
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and from the Wash Post:
Lucinda Williams
"Now that I've made it, I think people like to take potshots at me," Lucinda Williams said Saturday night at the 9:30 club. She was introducing her song "Righteously," which she said was panned in No Depression magazine. It's hard, though, to feel much sympathy for a performer who would announce that she's "made it" and then bemoan the problems related to such a fortunate development.
Lyrically, Williams's songs painted vivid pictures, from the imagery of a scorpion's nest in "Those Three Days" to the straightforward narrative of "The Night's Too Long." Unfortunately, those lyrics were buried under her raspy, emotionless vocals, and her music watered down her blues and country influences to a few generic guitar riffs and an unvarying drumbeat. Williams's encore included a few engaging, subtle ballads ("Minneapolis," "Like a Rose"), but by then it was too little too late.
Williams encouraged the crowd to dance during "Are You Down," but sold-out shows at the 9:30 club are so packed that the audience can barely move, or sometimes even see the performer onstage. That may be for the best, as the view was often of Williams casually conferring with her band mates – and up to two roadies – between songs, and blatantly reading her own lyrics as she sang from a book that a crew member had to turn the pages of. This conduct might have been forgivable from a musician just starting out, unsure how to prepare a set list or afraid of forgetting the words she had written, but such unprofessional behavior is disappointing for someone who's been at this as long as Williams.
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my opinion
The truth is probably somewhere in between those extremes. At an early point she mentioned that the club told her she could play as long as she wanted. I thought this would be a good thing. Turns out - maybe not. It seemed to give her license to take an already pretty informal approach to an even more exxagerated extent that I think hurt the pacing of the show a bit - the band spent a lot of time between songs conversing & deciding. And then some songs were extended to such lengths that they nearly veered into jam band territory. Sometimes good - sometimes mediocre. Also - as mentioned in another thread by kathys - the ending seemed very abrupt, especially for someone eager to "play all night". The entire band though did appear to be having a GREAT time & the crowd was cool. Much less crowded than most sold-out shows at the club - so kudos for that. And there was some sweet young lass working the door. I miss seeing the icon thatguy, but she sure was a nice fill-in. :D
Overall - a good show, but not near my expectations. I may have even enjoyed Jim White more.
Did you DJ kosmo? If so, where do you set up? I looked for you & the only area I could find was the soundboard. My friends made many appreciative comments about the between set tune selections.
the dj booth is in the area past where the coat check is in the balcony. and i wasn't djing that night, my guess is it was twangirl. i ended totally flaking on going to the show…
Originally posted by grotty:This is hardly unprecedented behaviour….
between songs, and blatantly reading her own lyrics as she sang from a book
Even Bowie has his lyric sheets onstage, doesn't he?
Originally posted by mark e smith:I wasn't complaining about it - that was from the Post. Obviously, the reviewer was none too familiar with Lucinda, as she's done this everytime I've seen her. And it is hardly inconspicious. It's on an orchestral stand and I'll agree though that it is more than a little odd - she does even have a crew memeber turn the pages for her. Like she has no idea. It's almost endearing if you know & like her. I can see how it could be miscontrued as incompetence though.
Originally posted by grotty:This is hardly unprecedented behaviour….
between songs, and blatantly reading her own lyrics as she sang from a book
Even Bowie has his lyric sheets onstage, doesn't he?
Bowie probably uses a teleprompter! :D
Sorry I missed you Kosmo.
Originally posted by grotty:Kosmo's right, I was the DJ that night. I'm glad your friends enjoyed what I played.
[. My friends made many appreciative comments about the between set tune selections. [/QB]
Originally posted by grotty:Yes I know,
I wasn't complaining about it - that was from the Post.
But it is kind of frustrating that the posts' reviewers dont actually seem to enjoy live music at all. It might be equally annoying if they were always effusive, but I am sure it wouldnt hurt to find some positive aspects to a show instead of the constant griping.
Originally posted by twangirl:Nice choice on the Jon Dee Graham! I missed it, but a friend commented about enjoying it while waiting online in the women's restroom.
Originally posted by grotty:Kosmo's right, I was the DJ that night. I'm glad your friends enjoyed what I played. [/QB]
[. My friends made many appreciative comments about the between set tune selections.
Have you heard his new one? Check out the links above for some info on it. Not sure if you got a chance to see him in Austin or not, but he's a staple for me when I'm there.
I can send you Rhett's copy. :D
Originally posted by mark e smith:That's why I wanted to give you a well balanced accounting of the happenings! I knew you'd feel that way.
…the posts' reviewers dont actually seem to enjoy live music at all. It might be equally annoying if they were always effusive, but I am sure it wouldnt hurt to find some positive aspects to a show instead of the constant griping.
Originally posted by grotty:Yes, you did a good job. Thanks!
That's why I wanted to give you a well balanced accounting of the happenings!