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I agree that the brand-spanking-new City Winery Nashville venue was perhaps not quite ready for prime time, but the way Lafayette and I dealt with it was by drinking more wine! The house cab/merlot blend was yummy and took the edges off and softened the vision so I didn’t notice the unpainted walls and construction debris so much 🙂 About the set itself, I think that Protection is going to bring the house down on the fall tour. It keeps getting better and better live. I must say that my favorite moment of Lu’s recent shows (that I’ve attended) has been Unsuffer Me going directly into Essence. There is something about these two songs together, they share the same heart of longing and desperation, the same spare atmosphere, that gets me every time. Brilliant combo. And opening with Blessed where it’s just Lu with her guitar and the other band members join one-by-one is just beautiful and affecting. Thanks to Lu and Tom for all they do! Viv
Quite the report stoger as usual.
Many businesses, in particular bars / restaurants seem to be in a rush for opening and staff aren’t fully trained..
I waited until your post even though a setlist was posted early Monday a.m. on Setlist FM because I knew yours would be 100% on.
City Winery’s web site-clicking on menu simply states now hiring a chef and kitchen staff. hence no food on Sunday.
You might express your concerns to:GENERAL MANAGER
David Richter
615.324.1010
richter@citywinery.com
Usually management appreciates comments from their guests.Keep up the fine reports. ( Any chance you will head to Toronto on Nov. 20th ? )
lwj
Stog- Maybe it will change your perspective a little by letting you know that they were rushing like crazy to get it ready for Lu’s show – they emailed me the minute they passed the city inspection less than two weeks ago – that’s when Lu’s shoe became official and why it was confirmed very late. At one point it didn’t look like they were going to make it but they passionately wanted Lu’s show and got it done. They are actually closing again for 2-3 weeks to finish the rest of what they need to do for a real open. They did a cool thing getting open in time all the artist to play there this week – it was truly down to the wire so I don’t think I would pass judgement yet.
I just bought tix to the pre-Thanksgiving Nashville shows at The City Winery from their website. I’m not sure how I bought the tickets because it doesn’t appear to be public at this point, but I did try “sprit” as a presale code and that might have gone through, but they also might have recognized my membership in the Chicago City Winery… Not sure which. Anyway, go forth and good luck! Viv
Thanks for the report, stoger! You forgot to note the backup dancers in the room. I do hope you weren’t too tired for Monday classes/meetings.
I’m sorry you were so annoyed by the night’s events.
I actually had someone hand my car keys to me, as I valet parked, and then realized on the drive home I forgot to pay for my parking and tip the attendants. I’m going to contact management and send payment and a tip.
Ah, yes, the cab/merlot blend. LOVE! I hope they sell bottles and I have someone to split it with on my return to the Music City.
Speaking of love, y’all can imagine my excitement when Amos stepped onto the stage to sit in with Lu! Two of my favorites, together again, even if for a song or two. Such a great night.
@Lafayette wrote:
Thanks for the report, stoger! You forgot to note the backup dancers in the room. I do hope you weren’t too tired for Monday classes/meetings.
I’m sorry you were so annoyed by the night’s events.
I actually had someone hand my car keys to me, as I valet parked, and then realized on the drive home I forgot to pay for my parking and tip the attendants. I’m going to contact management and send payment and a tip.
Ah, yes, the cab/merlot blend. LOVE! I hope they sell bottles and I have someone to split it with on my return to the Music City.
Speaking of love, y’all can imagine my excitement when Amos stepped onto the stage to sit in with Lu! Two of my favorites, together again, even if for a song or two. Such a great night.
Hah: well done Lafayette. I was given the option of paying before or after, and I clearly messed that up by pre-paying.
@TomOverby wrote:
Stog- Maybe it will change your perspective a little by letting you know that they were rushing like crazy to get it ready for Lu’s show – they emailed me the minute they passed the city inspection less than two weeks ago – that’s when Lu’s shoe became official and why it was confirmed very late. At one point it didn’t look like they were going to make it but they passionately wanted Lu’s show and got it done. They are actually closing again for 2-3 weeks to finish the rest of what they need to do for a real open. They did a cool thing getting open in time all the artist to play there this week – it was truly down to the wire so I don’t think I would pass judgement yet.
Yes, as I tried to say up front, I was grateful for you/”management” getting us into this event–and certainly don’t regret that it came together or that I was there. Truly, Lu played MInglewood Hall in Memphis the week it opened a few years back, and some of the same paint and varnish issues obtained. That night, the venue even gave away beer because they were yet unlicensed! Such a phenomenon might have eased my ire Sunday. And Thursday’s showcases there seemed to go OK, at least the 45 minutes I was there. Anyway, I do look forward to Lu X 3 in November at the new and improved (if still barely legal) City Winery Nash.
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