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I’ll start this thread by saying that, even after God-only-knows how many times I’ve seen Lu perform live, she and her shows continue to affect me in unexpected ways. I’ve heard Highway 20 live probably a dozen times (conservatively), but I was gut-punched at The Ryman when I realized that *my* Highway 20 is I-5 and also Aurora Avenue (Route 99) in Seattle, where I spent a spell growing up in “run down motels” as she describes (SamashSea will know what I describe)… every exit leaves a little death. How did I not realize this before?? Anyway, I was moved anew.
I’m sure Roger will add, but the highlights of the Ryman show for me were the haunting Faith & Grace with just Lu, and Steal Your Love. As yet another sign of the eternal alchemy of Lu’s lyrics, Concrete and Barbed Wire has new relevance today (“This wall divides us…”). Also, the acoustics at the Ryman are truly blessed… the sound is great no matter the seat, even up close where often you have to trade sound quality for proximity.
Must return to work to “get that bread” as the kids say 🙂
I agree with everything you said. The sound is great at The Ryman.
Lucinda and all of the musicians love the venue and it brings out there best.
Good to see you and Stoger if only briefly.Also, disappointingly, Jim Lauderdale’s outfit was rather understated for him (even though according to Jason Isbell I’m not supposed to call it an outfit).
Ha ha, no one should assume I will “add” anything here, though I seem to have survived the security/sign-in process this time, despite initially getting a “howdy stoger” and then getting kicked out by the time i went back to “Lucinda Shows.” Hallelujah.
Good seeing music lover/Kelly, along with Vivian and Atlanta friends whose Forum handle I’ve forgotten.
Last night was Hattiesburg, MS, where Lu felt at home–good old deep south. the post CW songs included “Pineola” and “Hard Time Killing floor blues.”
How about “Faith & Grace” in Nashville, Viv?
That’s all for now. House of Blues should rock.
P.S. How about those Lauderdale facial expressions, Viv?
No Depression has a nice write-up, along with some pretty good photos:
THROUGH THE LENS: Lucinda Williams at the Ryman, Kurt Vile, SXSW, and More Photos of the Week
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