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(NOTE: I see that tonyg has just posted his remarks in the “General” area. I’ll go ahead and submit my thread anyway.)
Setlist for Lucinda as opening act, with Buick 6 lite, absent Eric on vacation:
1. Hard Time Killing Floor Blues
2. Well, Well, Well
3. Happy Woman Blues
4. People Talkin’
5. Fruits of My Labor
6. Blue
7. Jackson (with Jim Lauderdale)
8. Nothing in Rambling (Memphis Minnie song)
9. JoyLater, joining Elvis and his band, midway through Elvis’s set:
A. Jailhouse Tears
B. Happy (Rolling Stones song: …”I Need Your Love to Keep Me Happy”…)A pleasant night in Griffith Park at the Greek Theatre…I decided to attend that afternoon, and bought the cheapest ticket at the box office, then moved to the extreme back row, to avoid the distractions of the crowd. The show was about 95% sold out, although a few sections were not being sold, and were blocked with fake vegetation.
Lucinda started promptly at 7:30, backed by Butch, David, and Chet. As Tom Overby had mentioned in the “General” thread, Eric was absent on vacation. Chet was positioned stage-left, occupying Eric’s usual spot. Eric’s absence seemed most apparent during People Talkin’, where Chet played his normal electric guitar, and no-one played the usual 12-string electric mandolin. Lucinda finished about 8:15, with no encore.
Elvis and the Sugarcanes started about 8:30. After about 40 minutes, Elvis called Lucinda back on stage, and they performed Jailhouse Tears and Happy. I left the show slightly before the end, so I don’t know if Lucinda made another appearance.
I won’t dwell on Elvis’s set, except to say the man certainly knows how to procure an all-star band, with Stuart Duncan on fiddle, Jerry Douglas on dobro, Mike Compton on mandolin, Dennis Crouch on upright bass, plus Jim Lauderdale on harmony, and an accordianist, whose name I forgot. Stuart Duncan was absolutely amazing, and thoroughly captivated the audience with his violin.
Good stuff Paul. I didn’t see you there. Lucinda did not come back after you left but T-Bone Burnett made it out for a couple songs.
thanks for posting the concert yesterday in Los Angeles!
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I hadn’t bought an Elvis record since My Aim is True but I might pick up his latest after last night, a highly entertaining night under the stars in Hollywood listening to bluegrass and country and other roots music. The place was 3/4 empty when LW came on but it was full by the time her set was over 45 minutes later. There was this weird camouflage type stuff covering the sections on the extreme left and right rear. I have no idea what that was all about. I had heard the band do People Talkin in their sound check and I knew we were in for a good night since they sounded great. Chet did fine by himself and I think thats the best line up really. There was a false start on Jackson due to a suspect guitar string but that was over quickly. The Chet played a killer acoustic slide guitar and Jim Lauderdale was great as always. Most of the people sitting around me had never heard of Lucinda for some reason, but she got a great hand after every song. I was dead center, 20 rows from the stage, so I had a great view of Lu and the fellas. About 5 rows in front of me sat 2/3 of Spinal Tap, except they were in their middle aged men outfits.
Elvis was a revelation to me. He has a killer band and his new stuff was great. He had a lot of energy and seemed to be having a good time. He came on at 8:30 and played 2 hours. I only recognized 4 songs: the opening song Mystery Train, Every Day I Write the Book, Angels Wanna Play My Red Shoes, and Allison, all played in the Americana style. Lu came out and I enjoyed the performance of Jailhouse Tears much more than the studio version. The Elvis crowd loved it. It was weird to hear it played with mandolin, fiddle, accordian, dobro, and no drums.
I’m glad I went I would have been sorry to miss this one.
Lots of comments, and the full Elvis setlist, on the Elvis Costello fans bulletin board:
http://www.elviscostellofans.com
Select “Message Board”;
Select “Elvis Costello General Discussion”;
Select “Elvis to Play Greek Theatre in LA August 18?”.Great links Tim and Paul. Did you see that my review here was lifted and posted there in its entirety, as was Tom Overbys blurb about T-Bone Burnett. Good thing I enjoyed Elvis or I might be in witness protection by now.
@tonyg wrote:
I hadn’t bought an Elvis record since My Aim is True but I might pick up his latest after last night, a highly entertaining night under the stars in Hollywood listening to bluegrass and country and other roots music…I only recognized 4 songs: the opening song Mystery Train, Every Day I Write the Book, Angels Wanna Play My Red Shoes, and Allison, all played in the Americana style. Lu came out and I enjoyed the performance of Jailhouse Tears much more than the studio version.
(Almost) without question, EC is one of the most prolific and learned songwriters of today. He continues to span the entire range of the musical continuum to include everything from his classical music work with orchestras from around the world and the Brodsky Quartet (who he has collaborated with for many, many years) to being a mainstay at San Francisco’s Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival and everything in between (he was recently married for the 3rd time to Diana Krall at Elton John’s estate so some long-time fans argue that he has become somewhat of a sophisticate). He is known for his work with George Jones, Jerry Garcia (great bootleg from The Sweetwater in Napa’s wine country), Burt Bacharach, Nick Lowe and many other collaborations. What’s more, he has been working with T-Bone since the early ages (early ’80’s). Plus, it is no secret that he has an insatiable pension for Americana that goes way back to his early recordings not to mention his incredible release of all country standards entitled Almost Blue (in 1980 w/The Attractions) that was produced by the legendary Nashville producer Billy Sherrill (orginally hired by Sam Phillips/Sun Records and worked with Johnny Paycheck, Tammy Waynette, Johnny Cash, and so forth).
Although excellent and arguably in the top-ten of all modern record releases, My Aim is True only shows a split nanosecond of Elvis Costello’s brilliance, influential early sound that mixed reggae, punk, rock, and country (well before Sting and The Police wondered into the arena) in a trendsetting manor along with his true appreciation for music (whose real name is Declan Patrick MacManus). Last year, Elvis and his backing band from My Aim, called Clover, reunited for a two-part, one-off benefit concert for Austin DeLone and his family. Audie DeLone is an old chum of Jim Lauderdale, Emmylou, Bill Kirchen, Nick Lowe, Elvis and many other’s in this “hybrid” music scene. Exploring the planet that is Elvis’ music presents a world and landscape unto it’s own, which is very much worth the effort. For those of us who have listened intently since the 1970’s (saw him first when I was 12 and many times throughout his career in his many different forms) are never surprised by his country outfits, rather we can–and are forced to only wait ’till he comes out with his Americana visions. It’s really what we long-timers truly wait for and cherish ’cause he’s one of the best in the business! Measuring Elvis only through My Aim is like measuring The Grateful Dead through Terrapin Station (ahh!, that Jean Godchaux voice–make it stop!) or LWs only by Little Honey. Elvis’ career is now going towards 40-years and counting. Aren’t we lucky for his vision and talent…
Dearest Lucinda,
I was at your show on 8/18/ 09 second row center…I came to see Elvis for the 8th time but I must tell you if it wasn’t for your set the show would have been the worst concert I had ever attended. Which was worse, it was a gift for my sons birthday.
You are absolutely brilliant, beautiful, and your music is timeless. I so enjoyed your set…I wish that you were the headliner! Your voice is amazing, your band outstanding. I’m not really sure where Elvis was going with his new celtic bluegrass….I was highly disappointed, but I must let you know the 9oo$ I spent on that concert was worth every penny just to be turned on to you.I met up with Butch when I left…..please give him a shout out from the tall Blonde with the muscian son…and a wink to Chet. I am sure he will remember me! Your set and muscianship of your band was truly mesmerizing! Chet blew my mind! Thank you for an outstanding experience……you are a Goddess!
Light always, Lydia@Repunzel wrote:
Dearest Lucinda,
I was at your show on 8/18/ 09 second row center…I came to see Elvis for the 8th time but I must tell you if it wasn’t for your set the show would have been the worst concert I had ever attended. Which was worse, it was a gift for my sons birthday.
You are absolutely brilliant, beautiful, and your music is timeless.
Welcome to the forum and the Lucinda fan club, Lydia. I hope you enjoy the ride as much as I have… 😀
Tom
@Repunzel wrote:
Dearest Lucinda,
I was at your show on 8/18/ 09 second row center…I came to see Elvis for the 8th time but I must tell you if it wasn’t for your set the show would have been the worst concert I had ever attended. Which was worse, it was a gift for my sons birthday.
You are absolutely brilliant, beautiful, and your music is timeless. I so enjoyed your set…I wish that you were the headliner! Your voice is amazing, your band outstanding. I’m not really sure where Elvis was going with his new celtic bluegrass….I was highly disappointed, but I must let you know the 9oo$ I spent on that concert was worth every penny just to be turned on to you.I met up with Butch when I left…..please give him a shout out from the tall Blonde with the muscian son…and a wink to Chet. I am sure he will remember me! Your set and muscianship of your band was truly mesmerizing! Chet blew my mind! Thank you for an outstanding experience……you are a Goddess!
Light always, LydiaWe love knowing that there are new fans of Lucinda Williams in his land ❗ ❗ ❗
Greetings from Barcelona and welcome 😀 😀 😀
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