Haw River Ballroom Saxahapaw, NC Sep.18/13 #1

@LWjetta wrote:

This venue in a converted mill in a small unincorporated town looks great for a 2 night stint.
I am looking forward to FF member vmorris and others reports.
A little birdie told me that tonight’s show will be special indeed. ( hint First Ave.)
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lwj

Hint First Ave???????

So will there be another wedding?

@tonyg wrote:

Bring a ring just in case, Mr. S. 8)

I won’t be at the two NC shows, but I’m still trying to figure out lwj’s cryptic comparison with First. AVe.

@paul_from_losangeles wrote:

Another hint: Anniversary

Oh yeah. I feel like a dullard, Paul. It was this time of year that we gathered in the Twin-Cities in ’09, wasn’t it? Perhaps it’s the lingering 90 degree weather here in TN which had me thinking not about autumn at all.

Good stuff, v. Thanks for posting.

@vmorris wrote:

Such an amazing show tonight. Lucinda took us on a beautiful journey. “Plans to Marry” was a singular live music experience, and I felt like we were all worshipping at a tent revival at the Church of Lucinda. Fabulous sound and venue. One story and one observation: First, I was speaking with a guy toward the front and we figured out that we had both been at Lucinda’s show in Charlotte a while back (the venue was a converted and deconsecreated church — so perfect!) and he, in complete sincerity, said that that show is what finally got him through a difficult personal crisis and transition (I won’t share the specifics here). He cried through the show and was just over his pain afterwards. I recall that “Unsuffer Me” was particularly powerful that night. His story did not strike me as hyperbole or drunk talk… he was totally serious and genuine, and that’s what I love about Lucinda’s lyrics and music. It can take us in and help us heal and sort of fully participate in our humanity — good, bad, ugly, beautiful. Second, my observation is that it seems there are alot of folks who go to Lucinda shows solo, more than most concerts I go to (and I go to alot). I personally go alone to about half of Lu’s shows for one reason or another and I always meet others who are there solo. I think this speaks volumes about how meaningful her shows and music are on a visceral and personal level — it’s not just a social event with friends… it is that, but not just that. We go to experience the songs and the emotions and we don’t need an entourage to do that. So, thank you, Lucinda! See you tomorrow! VMo (p.s. The Kenneth Brian Band just keeps getting BETTER and BETTER every time I see them!)

This is well said, v. thanks for the report, and I haven’t heard “Plan to Marry” since the wedding. As for LWJ being deemed “sweet” by a club owner, WHAT’S UP WITH THAT??? Aren’t Canadians supposed to be salty and pepperish? [Just kidding, my Fran’s and Massey Hall friend]