Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Lots of new things to explore.
Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt, Joe Ely, Guy Clark
I saw these four gentlemen perform together last night. Four chairs, four guitars, and them sitting in a row on the stage. Each taking a turn playing their songs. It was an amazing performance. After last night, I want to expose myself to more of John Hiatt's music. He has a really quirky voice and a wry way of looking at the world, plus his guitar playing really impressed me. Can anyone recommend some of his music for me? I would love to get my hands on some of his work on vinyl, but CD/SACD will work as well. It was great to see a show in which everyone on the stage was an equal, each sharing, laughing, and applauding the other's playing. As usual, Lyles voice was wonderful, and Ely and Clark have always been a treat to listen to, with their songs of West Texas. What a great night! 2 1/2 hours of wonderful music making. If this tour makes it to your area, don't miss it.
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Reubent, Hiatt brought the house down with a rendition of "crossing muddy water", and had the place howling with an improv of the lyrics in "Wintertime Blues". Thanks for the tip. I did find a copy of "Bring The Family" in my wife's car CD collection, so maybe we'll give it a spin. Sfar, Clark is a classic. Great sense of humor, great story teller (his songs bear that out). He seemed to be in a pensive, sad mood last night, but I really enjoyed listening to him again. Joe Ely was the big surprise to me. I am familiar with his work as he has been around quite a while, but his guitar playing last night was a treat. |
Sbank, I know World Cafe and WXPN (I live in the Phila area), I first got turned on to Hiatt by David Dye. Rich, The "Bring The Family" from my wife's car is a hybrid, so I can listen to the SACD layer on that one. Thanks for the other suggestions! Lokie, I saw them at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, NJ They are playing tonight in Newark, NJ for you Tri-Staters Next appearance by all four is is not until June at the Telluride Bluegrass festival. check out http://www.lylelovett.net for more info. |