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Location: Texas | Tonight I am going to see the "Loud & Rich" show, (as it's being promoted.) That's LOUden Wainright III & RICHard Thompson, which sounds like a slightly unusual combination to me. I think they each do solo material and also play together, we'll see.
I have seen Richard Thompson before, he's a stellar guitarist, and a great talent. I like Louden Wainright III, but have never had the opportunity to see him perform live, I'm really looking forward to this show.
I'll try to post a review and (if possible) photos later… | |
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| Originally posted by standing:
I like Louden Wainright III, but have never had the opportunity to see him perform live,
He was the headliner when I played The Gaslight in . . . 70? Unless he's lost some steps, it will be a good show. | |
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Location: Right now? | I think you're really going to enjoy that show!
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Location: ms | Rufus and Richard would be unusual. | |
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Location: Texas | Originally posted by gulfcoast:
Rufus and Richard would be unusual. That's almost exactly what the guy who introduced them said.
I promised a review, so here's a brief one;
It was a very good show, all acoustic, they did 4 or 5 songs together, and it worked much better than I expected.
Loudon Wainright III has not lost a step. He was witty, satirical, and topical. His voice sounded strong, albeit in that odd style that is uniquely his, (which I enjoy, it fits his music well.) He did several new songs which he called "Songs for the New Depression." They were all darkly humorous. It was great to finally see him live. He did a couple songs on the piano, and the rest of the time he played a Martin. He did the song about his Martin getting broken by the airline in Durango… sad and funny at the same time.
Then there was Richard Thompson, who I HAVE seen before. All I can say is that if any guitar player has not seen Richard Thompson live, they've missed an important lesson, (in my case in humility.) As if his phenomenal guitar playing were not enough, I think he's got an amazing voice, too. He did more of a "greatest hits" playlist than LW. Despite having seen him perform most of those songs before, I was still totally blown away. I think "1952 Vincent Black Lightning" is very close to the "perfect" song; great lyrics, an entire story compressed into a 4 minute song, and an outrageous accompanying guitar part that perfectly fits the song. (Can you tell I'm a Fan?) ;) He played a Lowden .
No photography was allowed, with or without a flash, so I have no photos to share from this one. That's about it… | |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | 52 Vincent is one of those songs that I think I have to learn whenever I hear it, and then forget. RT does a great show. | |
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