Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA – Sept. 26th

the show at the keswick definitely rocked. In fact, a few songs in, lu asked the audience if they wanted a more “intellectual” set, or more rock. She heard “rock” and said she’d change things around. It seemed that she had a much more sedate, softer setlist planned for the night, and just abandoned it and did the rest of the show totally on the fly. A ripping, crowd-pleasing show ensued! If the Keswick wasn’t a sit-down theatre, the audience would have been dancing and moving.

Didn’t take notes, and foolishly listened to the LA cds on the long drive home ($80 happily contributed to the fund for all 5) — so my mind’s a big musical blur now — if someone else has the set list as played, i’d love seeing it. (INSIDE JOB : I’d love to see what was planned, too. Look forward to the posting….)

Introducing Are You Allright, Lucinda mentioned Imus playing that song (“turns out he is a big fan of my music; he was good for something after all!”) the Greensboro show and letter from the viet vet who heard Imus play the song, and talked about how there’s now a moving story to go with it. (Acknowledged men & women in uniform!) Mentioned her brother, “the prodigal son”, for whom she wrote the song.

There were some rough spots. “The book” — the “security blanket” — seemed more critical than ever, a few lyrics were missed, a few re-starts, a little rambling — but the audience embraced her warmly — lots of standing up to applaud, song after song. I think it was on Unsuffer Me near the end of the show that she missed some words, but told the guys to keep playing. As has been said here before, these things just make her all the more endearing. She clearly wanted to get everything right, and talked about how wonderful the LA shows were, but was concerned that the critics, when she gets to NY will not be forgiving.

Early on, she kind of regrouped with Out of Touch (wondering if there was anything to read into that choice, at that point…) and got into Metal Firecracker, Come On, Joy (with Riders on the Storm), Those 3 Days, Righteously, Honey Bee, Are You Down, Unsuffer Me. (not in order — and what did i forget? Feel free to correct, y’all.) Pineola, one of my favorites, was in there somewhere early.

The performance was unquestionably high energy. Here at tail end of the tour (what is it — 7 months into it?), you might expect to see signs of fatigue. But her great voice, awesome band, amazing talent shone through. And I couldn’t count the number of times I heard people shout out, We Love You Lucinda. I echo that sentiment here. 😀

nice encore with charlie –get right with god, and an absolutely sweet, beautiful, soft duet on one of the louvin bros. songs… plus i live my life, the fats domino song — so appropriate.

the delightful charlie louvin met folks outside on the street before the show, during his show mentioned their names and meeting and posing for photos, and said he wished he could meet everybody there! A gentleman, a class act, and an honor to hear him live. (BTW, saw him checking out a tricked-out pickup truck with a father and son outside before the show!)

looking toward tonight’s NJ show, final show before NYC…. Rock on, Lu!
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Thanks for the review, Ray. Just soak these next few nights up! Enjoy.

Magically show at the Keswick last night. Lu was captivating, engaging, and just plain sexy. Doug continues to amaze … his work at the end of Unsuffer Me was incredible. Here is the set list:

01 – Rescue
02 – Are You Alright?
03 – I Just Wanted To See You So Bad
04 – Metal Firecracker
05 – Prove My Love (false start / aborted)
06 – Pineola
07 – Those Three Days
08 – Out of Touch
09 – Are You Down
10 – Righteously
band intro
11 – Come On
12 – Honey Bee
13 – Joy (with Heartbreaker tease)
14 – Riders On The Storm / Joy
15 – Unsuffer Me

Encores:
16 – Prove My Love (Lu solo)
17 – When I Stop Dreaming (with Charlie Louvin)
18 – Get Right With God (with Charlie Louvin)
19 – I Live My Life

thanks Keith! I lost track, what with a brewpub across the street and all…