Lafayette

@LWjetta wrote:

Tom
Please add for you know who.
July 15 PNC Pavilion Cincinnati, OH

lwj

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@su_gar wrote:

Doug played a couple of shows with Lu this past fall (Bridge School Benefit, Mountain Winery, etc.), and with the whole band, including Val, on NYE at the Viper Room, so he’s around.

I’m really looking forward to hearing the new guitarist in Atlanta next week. Every axe man has something new to bring to the table.

Oh, you are going to love the young one.

TO — I could have sworn I heard her talk about “Steal Your Love” (possibly the New York live shows in 2007) as one she just didn’t think was up to her standards. I stand corrected. It kicked *ss last night.

One more thing. The winner of the two tickets (from facebook contest) for last night’s show was standing behind me. She was absolutely thrilled to be there.

Welcome to all the new posters here!

Stoger, I was under the impression there was an opening act. I saw it posted somewhere…facebook I think, however, I’ve been without internet (until today) since Tuesday. Obviously, no opening act.

Additional musings on last night’s show.

Lu was wearing black button down shirt opened showing a black bustier type top underneath, black jeans, and these rocking black motorcyle type boots with rhinestone straps for those into her fashion attire.

Blake was wearing…oh, never mind. 😆

Blake received an “I’m not worthy” wave from Lucinda after “Convince Me.” I’m so glad that song made it into the setlist. Love that song, recorded version and live version. Lu was smiling from ear to ear many times during the show.

I jumped for joy when I saw “Steal Your Love” on the setlist. I know Lu doesn’t care for that song too much (she has said in past it doesn’t measure up to her standards looking back on it) but after last night, I hope that changes. The beginning of the song was a little shaky, however, it started gelling, after the first couple of lines, into this amazing, amazing version. As stoger noted, Lu acknowledged it as well.

The second encore was interesting. Lu thanked the audience (again) for coming (after the first encore), left the stage, and the house music came on. Eric had to shine his flashlight into the upper deck (it’s baseball season) to signal Lu was coming back. Great rendition of “For What’s It’s Worth”.

The audience response (and love) from this show was incredible. I rate it as second of the shows I’ve attended behind The Orange Peel last month. I don’t think anything can top that show.

A Mellencamp friend of mine came to the show last night. She has been wanting to see Lu headline since she saw her open for JM at Riverbend in Cincinnati in 2008. She almost came to Bloomington last month but couldn’t make it because of weather. She was blown away by last night’s appearance. She left a message for Lu on her facebook page I know she won’t mind me sharing here, as well as one on my page.

Lu’s page:

I attended my 1st show last night @ the Vogue in Indy and all I can say is WOW! I was blown away! I expected it to be great, but the show I saw was so incredible, full of emotion and energy, that it was as though I’d had a religious experience. I danced, I sang, I listened, I watched, and I felt so intensely, so much of what you sang. I felt so blessed to be a part of the audience last night. Thank you.

my page:

saw Lucinda Williams last night at the Vogue with Mary Caroline Schoeff! What an amazing performance! She is incredible!! We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of her performance, and hanging out after the show at the bus! Cindy Briggs, it was SOOO great to see you and hang out!! We’ll have to do it again FOR SURE!

She’s listening to Amos 😉 on the road! Have I told anyone this is my dream show?! 🙂 Don Was produced his 3rd record “Supply And Demand.” Dontcha love the dots?

And, yes, Over The Rhine is on the road at present (I checked weeks ago wondering if they would perhaps make an appearance,) however their schedule is open July 15, at least on their website. 😮 In regards to listening to their tunes prior to Ohio, a little trivia thrown in here. Cincinnati’s PNC Pavillion (formerly National City Pavillion), the host of Lucinda Williams / Amos Lee in Cincinnati in July, opened with a sold out show with Over The Rhine playing their double album Ohio in its entirety. A Paste write up about that show HERE—->http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2008/04/over-the-rhine-to-perform-ohio-at-cincinnati-event.html

@tonyg wrote:

Good report Stoger. So Blake already has fans holding up signs?

Imagine my surprise after receiving an email from the road warrior, suggesting we hold signs to welcome Blake to the band. This, from one in the same, who politely declined holding a “Blessed” sign at the Nelsonville, OH show. Of course, that involved being included in a photograph — perhaps said warrior is a bit camera shy. I happily assumed sign making duties (love this kind of stuff). Yep, those two crazies were none other than yours truly and the road warrior. Stoger held his “Welcome” sign above my “Blake!” sign. We were in front near Lu’s microphone on David’s side, however, Blake saw the sign as well as Lu, who made a point to show to Blake. Stoger shirked his duties, however, as the game plan also called to hold up said signs after Blake was introduced during band intros. He must have been lost in the magnifence of the show. I came thru, though, and another smile from Blake rounded out the night.

I have some additional musings, just a few, but am short on time and will report back later.