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@tonyg wrote:

Lefty will come through, big time. 🙂

I’m sure he will but in the meantime, this review from the Times Union was just posted.

http://blog.timesunion.com/localarts/john-prinelucinda-williams-the-palace-theatre-81712/24639/

lwj

Sorry for the delay, gang. It was an excellent evening last night. The Palace is one of those old-timey, ornate wonders of days gone-by. The stage actually was two-tiered, with the performers occupying the upper portion. I could imagine a few Lu-natics dancing on the lower tier, IF that had been allowed (CB, TNT…). My friend Terry and I had second row, center section seats…outstanding.

Setlist with some paraphrased comments:

World w/o Tears
People Talking
CWOAGR
Greenville
When I Look at the World
Tryin’ to Get to Heaven [Lucinda & Tom told me afterwards that one was for me — aw shucks, ma’am, thanks — I told Lucinda she owns that song; I think she liked hearing that.]
Blessed [after which Lucinda mentioned again what an honor it was for her to be with John Prine. Her words were quite heartfelt.]
I Lost It
Drunken Angel [mentioned both Blaze & Townes; Blaze passed out on a pool table came up]
Changed the Locks
Killing Floor Blues
[More genuine affection expressed for John Prine — ‘We go back a ways; he’s an inspiration; I’m mesmerized by this man.’]
Joy

After JP’s outstanding set, Lucinda came out to sing Paradise with him. I think she was a tad nervous, but it came off terrifically.

JP highlights for me were Souvenirs, Storm Windows & Sam Stone.

Terry & I had a nice visit with Lucinda & Tom at a local watering hole afterwards. Talked about interior decorating & furniture, getting a bunch of us Lu-natics together one day to see a show, and Lucinda’s genuine concern for JP’s overall health. Good stuff! 🙂

should i make public my adoration of the verse ~there’s a hole in daddy’s arm where all the money goes~ right at this forum?

maybe not, but i did. it’s just commanding. i can’t restrain myself.

@punchdrunklove wrote:

should i make public my adoration of the verse ~there’s a hole in daddy’s arm where all the money goes~ right at this forum?

I think you just did… 😉

Tom

@Lafayette wrote:

Loved the report, Lefty!

We need a friendly forum fan club show!

Amen to both comments. I missed the last big Lu-natic night at First Avenue.

Lefty, who picked up the drinks tab ?

lwj

@punchdrunklove wrote:

hello in there, hello.

no duets? why?

I got the impression from Lucinda that there really wasn’t much time to rehearse a duet(s) with JP. She sang the lyrics to “Paradise” holding a scrap of paper in her hand. Regardless, she did great, and it was a nice closer to the evening. I did tell Lucinda afterwards that I was hoping she and JP would do “Angel from Montgomery.” She just smiled in reply. 🙂

@stoger wrote:

Thanks for fine comments, Lefty. Any letdown while at the merch table? No literary reading before the show? Count me in for any mass Forum fan gathering.

Met the multi-talented Matt at the merch table after the show, Professor. Didn’t see him at the tavern afterwards, for which I’m sorry. A very nice guy. Acquired a lt blue “Blessed” tee for my ladyfriend. Traffic was light at the table; maybe business was brisk at intermission.

Your attendance, sir, at any future group gathering is mandatory! 🙂