Kathy Gillis

Third time’s the charm, I think. I saw Lucinda at Town Hall in NYC for the recording of “Goodbye Cruel World” –a great show in October 2007 — and at Roseland Ballroom in NYC a few years before that. The show last night at the Paramount was beautiful. Lucinda’s voice was the best ever — confident, clear, strong, hitting all the notes. I wonder if being a few miles out of the NYC spotlight helped with the relaxed feeling. It may have been too relaxed for Lucinda, though, and I was surprised people weren’t standing and dancing until she urged them to come up front. Loved hearing the new songs, especially “Well, Well, Well”, and older ones too. “Side of the Road” was unbelievable. Vocals were gorgeous, and the simple guitar arrangement perfect. The “Ode to Billie Joe” cover in the encores was great — but I think “Pineola” is an even better version of this kind of story. I am so glad to have been able to see this show in my neighborhood at the beautiful small theater. Thanks for making the trip with Buick 6!