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@tamandrachel wrote:

We just saw the Lucinda Williams show in Charlottesville, VA on Mon, the 25th – phenomenal!!!! Of course, my excitement was all about seeing Lucinda, but I really thought Blake Mills nailed it. Blake, you are an incredible guitar player and you did a fantastic job. Keep it up.

Still a 4-piece band?

Was in the house at the HOB last night. Lu was in fine form-her voice was strong throughout, the vocals were well mixed, she seemed to be in a good mood all night, and a great set list. I’ve seen her many times over the years since Car Wheels, don’t think this is my favorite band configuration. All the players were good, and the guitar work was excellent, but felt like she could use another player on stage-whether another guitarist, a B3/keyboard player, or something. Good chunks of the show Lu wasn’t even holding a guitar, leaving this as a trio, and when she did have a guitar she only had that beautiful steel Tele on for a few songs. She’s obviously going for a very spare, stripped down sound with lots of space between the music. I spent about the first hour feeling the need for some more oomph in the music, until my ears (and gut) adjusted to the more “quiet” sound. I’ll be seeing her 2x in New Orleans in May, still looking forward to those shows.