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Ahhh, more things interesting, I see. In the words of Yoda and Apple: Thinking different we should be. So:
1) Is the Times a reputable source and if so, how bad is the “pan? And –>
2) So here’s my theory on why Byrne is so youthful, and why his concert felt as contemporary and relevant as any Bowery Ballroom set by the latest blogosphere buzz band: the guy keeps up. He doesn’t sit around all day reminiscing with his fellow dessicated rock stars. He reads, he thinks, he sees art and film and music. And his creative portfolio is radically diversified. He paints, draws, blogs, directs, runs a record label, composes for film, composes for dance, designs funky bike racks, and god knows what else…
Neil Young, whom I caught at Madison Square Garden a few weeks back, is similar: he’s constantly making bizarre movies, and he’s invested an enormous amount of time and energy into his Linc-Volt project, whose goal is to turn an old Lincoln Continental into an electric hybrid that gets 100 to the gallon. Not every new album he makes is good, and not every new song he plays is the next “Powderfinger,” but he’s worth keeping up with because he never checks out. On life, that is. He checked out of the L.A. rock scene decades ago, returning only for the occasional gigantic C.S.N.Y. paycheck, and the move may have added 30 years to his career.
Byrne doesn’t live on a ranch, and he probably has a lot less money than Neil Young and has a way of doing his own thing. If you see enough live music, you’re bound to spot him in the audience: that shock of white hair is hard to miss. He’s always watching, absorbing, digesting what’s happening.
There’s a lesson for all of us here, but I don’t want to talk about that just now. What I want to talk about is my favorite moment of last night’s concert. The second encore ended with “Burning Down the House,” a Talking Heads hit from 1983. For reasons I couldn’t fathom, Byrne was wearing a white tutu. So was everyone else on stage: the band, the trio of dancers who had been entertaining us all night. All adhered to the all-white dress code, and all wore tutus…
You all can do the rest of the math….
You are more than welcome, Stoger. Although I might be a bit “critical” in my approach to music and concerts, it doesn’t mean that I am ultimately arrogant or simply one-sided. It’s nice to see well-rounded setlists with folks like yourself reporting out in a timely fashion–thanks. As a fan who has seen/heard LWs career unfold since the mid-80s, I can dig my heels in from time-to-time–good, bad, or indifferent. Finally and without question, change is inevitable while growth is optional. Thanks, again, for your energy. David
Erotic Fiasco–awesome choice, from my perspective. I thought B6 with new member ES would slide nicely into some Prince–B6 dug deep into the PurpleOne’s catalog! New idea for a few songs: How about Zappa’s Black Napkins? And I still can’t get Cracker out of my head in terms of B6–Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)-served up with all the Dieselbilly trimmings. Or Marvin Gaye perhaps?–a Let’s Get it On–Mercy, Mercy Me montage? Wilco–Handshake Drugs or Jesus, etc? Or perhaps: The Refreshments –> Banditos or King of the Hill theme song (great percussion)? The Tubes –> What do You Want from Life, maybe?
Wow–Lefty and Stoger, can you believe it? I am actually speechless–yes, speechless… These first three shows are outstanding from many perspectives including arrangements, new guitar flavors, and song choices. LWs voice is fun to hear as she rambles through her song book with her signature Louisiana/Austin drawl and quiet, storytelling style. ES infusion of “country meets Iggy” guitar work offers up clear and sobering dimensions as framed against LWs catalog. Looks like I will find myself at the edge of a stage again in the near future–wish it could be at the HOB in NO but that’s not in my picture.
Thanks, for the reviews and setlists,
David
Wow, Stoger–no kidding–Sharp Cutting Wings ( Song to a Poet), Side of the Road, and SAWHWWT along with a mix other old and new! Amazing setlist, really. And LWs mixing the arrangements up with the band seems really off-the-hook, too. Sounds like a terrific show and it looks like a road trip might certainly be in order for this New England based critic… Thanks, much, for the informative review and I look forward to your thoughts on Austin. It’s nice that the home town girl sold-out La Zona Rosa and the vibe should be nothing short of outstanding. I am sure that there will be a special guest or three as well. Glad Conor O has adopted SCWs as a live number. Love to get my hands on a recording of that. Safe travels. David
An interesting read…
http://www.courant.com/news/custom/topnews/hc-economymusic.artfeb19,0,2102223.story
(you may want to copy this link into a separate browser it comes up somewhat dark in this format)
@TOverby wrote:
…I will come up with some kind of prize (tickets etc). So bring on your ideas.
TOverby: Have you selected a contest winner and the prizes? On the eve of the tour’s conception, this inquiring mind wants to know, yo! Just wondering what you have “come up with” in regards to this contest…
@TOverby wrote:
DIm Fu –I have to say that your little tidbits of knowledge and insight are really Obi-Wantastic…to you the Dishonorable One Who Truth Eludes…I checked Ray’s other shows and he is playing many of the same venues Lucinda plays and they are not sold out either- and for the record, with the couple I checked his ticket prices were higher. In fact the only shows that are sold out are the Portland ones…I’m only pointing this out because you continue to come here and manipulate the truth and condescend and put down others…
TOverby: Hmmm, not quite sure where to start. Please know that this is not about LWs and her music, rather as a long-time fan, it’s more about the nuts and bolts of opening bands, touring logic, etc. In the past, it was really cool to see her tour with interesting cats like Jim Lauderdale, Bo Ramsey, Kenny Vaughn, etc along with interesting opening bands. During the past few years, things have changed. It seems like new directions and new business decisions are taking shape, that’s all (e.g. why two tours with “B6”?). Just wondering and while all the snarling/barking in your messages is somewhat cute (obi-wantastic, etc), it doesn’t change the way things are. I am not manipulating the truth rather pointing it out. When you see a monk pointing at the moon, are you going to focus on the moon or the monk? I choose to focus on the moon. For the record RL’s tour is all but sold out with consistently lower ticket prices so I am not sure what truth you are checking into. I, for one, am hoping Lucinda walks into jam-packed rooms with positive rasta vibes ’cause she deserves it and safe travels to all those who are road-trippin’. Here are a few RL shows that are sold out–I ended my searches with these as the sold out theme is more than apparent:
Wellmont
The Palace (20 seats left)
Tower Theater
The Egg (few seats left)
The Shubert
Metropolis
Massey Hall (few seats left)
The Pageant
Calvin Theater
Flynn Theater
Merrill x 2Stella –> you are lucky, indeed, to have McCabe’s for the likes of David Lindley all the way to the Belly Up when the likes of David Lindley want to rock… and Green Flash when it’s time to grab a good pint…
@tntracy wrote:
Internet trolls, it never gets tiring. This is how they have their “fun” – seeing how many people they can engage in pointless & emotional arguments. The best way to get them to “go away”
Tom –> There are really no such things as Internet Trolls, ‘promise! If so, they might be defined by such characteristics as posting 315-times on a single forum–usually several times per week where in they agree with and support the status quo where everything is fine all the time! Fun little concept, tho, this troll thing.
It’s funny how some outside reviewers often say one thing while a few posters here defensively say every concert, every performance, is “perfectly fine”… Interesting is the idea that we never say “fine” except when we are covertly saying something else, really. A good movie, or meal, or concert, or romantic encounter is never “fine” yet we often say they are fine! when they are everything but. Only things that are F.I.N.E. are fine, right? What did we ever do B.G. (before Google)? Objectively speaking, fine is never used in context… [syn: all right, ok, o.k., okay, hunky-dory]
None of those are correct nor are they close to being correct. Perhaps others may be aware of this acronym, no?
From my perspective, B6 might want to move away from the usual NY, Allman Bros, GD, etc jam numbers and mine the songbooks to find a few diamonds to cover, no?
–> Rolling Stones: Beast of Burden
Far Away Eyes–> Elvis Costello: Watching The Detectives
Radio Sweetheart–> Talking Heads: Psycho Killer
Burning Down the House–> Willie Nelson: Crazy
