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  • #30463
    TOverby
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    The opener for the solo shows will be Dylan LeBlanc, a young and up and coming singer songwriter who is getting a lot of great press. He also sings on Steve Cropper’s new cd project, which is the Songs Of The Five Royales and for which Lucinda cut two tracks last week. That alone should tell what a real talent he is.
    He may do all the shows but as of right now he is locked in for the solo shows.

    #45416
    Tim
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    Just read that Dylan’s influences are Townes Van Zandt, Neil Young & Spooner Oldham. Also, Emmylou Harris sang on his first record…… Not too bad.

    #45417
    Lafayette
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    He’s quite impressive, words and music wise. I listened to his “World Cafe Live” interview, thanks to lwj. I’m looking forward to these solo shows!

    #45418
    LWjetta
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    Here is a direct quote from Lucinda’s radio interview with 13th Floor Radio New Zealand from Jan. 21, 2011

    “Apparently Butch told us about this hotshot young 20-something year old
    guitar player who’s chopin’ at the bit, so we might grab him.”

    Looks like Dylan was indeed grabbed.
    Great choice Butch, Lu and Tom.
    Looks like they will “truck” thru the solo tour just fine. 😆 [attachment=1:14h0x3tm]Lucinda Williams truck.jpg[/attachment:14h0x3tm][attachment=0:14h0x3tm]Dylan LeBlanc’s truck.jpg[/attachment:14h0x3tm]

    lwj

    #45419
    TOverby
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    Actually that’s not who Lu is referring to in the interview -that’s a separate thing. Great find on those two truck photos.

    #45420
    LWjetta
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    @TOverby wrote:

    Actually that’s not who Lu is referring to in the interview -that’s a separate thing. Great find on those two truck photos.

    Thought I had a good guess of Dylan, just shows the wealth of news coming out for Lu in 2011.
    Now there might be another 20 something guitarist to join the tour down the road.
    By the way, not only do Lu and Dylan have the truckin’ in common but he also hails from Louisiana.
    Dylan’s breakout album”Pauper’s Field” is an excellent listen.
    He is getting very good reviews on his current tour opening for Lissie.
    Keep the news rolling Tom O.

    lwj

    #45421
    Lafayette
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    Dylan had a recent sweet tweet.

    dleblancmusic Dylan LeBlanc
    I never thought I would see the day when I got to tour with Lucinda Williams.. This is a huge dream come true.. (cont) http://tl.gd/8i6l8b

    #45422
    Lafayette
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    Looks like Dylan had an opening gig at The Orange Peel. Photo included.

    http://www.mountainx.com/ae/2011/little_bit_of_love_in_her_heart_lissie_plays_the_orange_peel

    Dylan LeBlanc (pictured below; the 21 year-old Shreveport, Louisiana singer/songwriter who was just hand-picked to open for a number of Lucinda Williams dates next month) closed out his set with an atmospheric cover of Neil Young’s “Harvest Moon.”

    #45423
    TOverby
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    Dylan Leblanc is now confirmed as the opener the rest of the shows after Toronto, with the exception of NY where there will not be anyone opening.

    #45424
    LWjetta
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    tntracy, you could catch Dylan opening for Lissie tonight at The Loft-only $15.00 GA

    http://www.centerstage-atlanta.com/show?id=136&artist=LISSIE

    lwj

    #45425
    LWjetta
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    @Tim wrote:

    Just read that Dylan’s influences are Townes Van Zandt, Neil Young & Spooner Oldham. Also, Emmylou Harris sang on his first record…… Not too bad.

    I think Dylan emulates NEIL rather well both in appearance and talent at their young 20 something age.
    Compare for yourself.

    NEIL solo acoustic “Old Man”
    Live from Massey Hall, Toronto 1971

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVC2cszdTao&feature=BF&list=PL7051AA6250379099&index=5

    Dylan Leblanc covering NEIL”s “Harvest Moon”

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDOw2YgT1ig
    lwj

    #45426
    orlanan
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    No opening act in NYC? And this does appear to be a standing only venue

    I am going Saturday….always catch Lu when she is in the area…..just not sure about this venue…!

    #45427
    TOverby
    Participant

    I have not been in this venue yet but I am told it is one of the best sounding rooms in NYC. It is used to be the famous Ritz, and has been completely refurbished with a new sound system. A good friend of mine in the business who lives in NY and goes to many shows said that we will love it.
    There is no opening act because of the window of time we have to play and I didn’t want to have to squeeze Lucinda’s set time down too tight so it will A Night With Lucinda show.

    #45428
    orlanan
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    A Night with Lucinda show works for me. I called there and they said the doors open at 6:00….which, with no opener sounded awfully early to me.

    I hope the sound is as good as you have heard; I still remember the show she played at the State Theatre in New Brusnwick and she just gushed about the quality of the sound…more than once! It obviously made her ngiht that much more enjoyable…which translated into a GREAT show!

    And, a personal favorite…I hope she pulls out “Stil I Long for your Kiss”…acoustic slow version….my favorite, and somewhat relevant to my current personal situation….

    Cant wait for the show!
    Tony

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