5. Jack Williams - Lakeview Tavern The Lakeview Tavern is a little bar and restaurant in rural Lakeview MI. Jack Williams is one of the best guitar players and singer/songwriters still out there playing. He and Mickey Newbury were very close friends until Mickey died last year. Jack played the Tavern for a good three hours one hot summer day, and this was a great event.
4. James Taylor - Hourglass tour The production value of this concert was through the roof. I felt like I was a member of the audience in a taping of "Live, By Request" on A&E. The band and especially the back up singers were phenominal. I also saw him at the Hollywood Bowl last 4th of July as a guest with John Williams. That was also an outstanding night of music. I love the Bowl.
3. Doc Watson & John Hartford - Strawberry Festival, Yosemite National Park, 1983 This concert was special less because of the music, although it was great from what I remember, but because of the beauty of the venue. Hearing some good 'ol pickin' from the master himself in that place was great. I will remember getting their autographs for the rest of my life.
2. Yes - Masterworks tour I saw them 3 years ago at Universal Amphitheater. First off, that is probably one of the best music venues in the country. It's medium sized, and they only hold concerts there. The accoustics are outstanding...never saw a bad show there, and I have seen a lot. Yes was GREAT this night....Masterworks was all about B-sides from years ago that they hadn't played live in years. Starship trooper was the highlight. I've only seen one other band that tight before...A close second.
1. Nickel Creek, last year at HOB Sunset. HOB Sunset? you ask? Well, the venue certainly wasn't why this concert was the best I've seen. My wife, and a friend and I waited in line for an hour and a half before they even let us into the auditorium, then they packed us in there like sardines, and we waited for another hour before they took the stage. Once they did....WOW. I forgot all about my aching feet. They went on to play for 3 HOURS NON STOP. I was in harmonic heaven. Chris Thile is one of the coolest musicians I have ever seen. The guy is like a pop-rock star on the mandolin. Their harmonies. were sensational and Sara Watkins is not only gorgeous, but has an angelic voice. I absolutely can't wait for them to play in a good venue so I can take full advantage of this sensational band.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to all you Bluegrass and Folk lovers out there.
Z
4. James Taylor - Hourglass tour The production value of this concert was through the roof. I felt like I was a member of the audience in a taping of "Live, By Request" on A&E. The band and especially the back up singers were phenominal. I also saw him at the Hollywood Bowl last 4th of July as a guest with John Williams. That was also an outstanding night of music. I love the Bowl.
3. Doc Watson & John Hartford - Strawberry Festival, Yosemite National Park, 1983 This concert was special less because of the music, although it was great from what I remember, but because of the beauty of the venue. Hearing some good 'ol pickin' from the master himself in that place was great. I will remember getting their autographs for the rest of my life.
2. Yes - Masterworks tour I saw them 3 years ago at Universal Amphitheater. First off, that is probably one of the best music venues in the country. It's medium sized, and they only hold concerts there. The accoustics are outstanding...never saw a bad show there, and I have seen a lot. Yes was GREAT this night....Masterworks was all about B-sides from years ago that they hadn't played live in years. Starship trooper was the highlight. I've only seen one other band that tight before...A close second.
1. Nickel Creek, last year at HOB Sunset. HOB Sunset? you ask? Well, the venue certainly wasn't why this concert was the best I've seen. My wife, and a friend and I waited in line for an hour and a half before they even let us into the auditorium, then they packed us in there like sardines, and we waited for another hour before they took the stage. Once they did....WOW. I forgot all about my aching feet. They went on to play for 3 HOURS NON STOP. I was in harmonic heaven. Chris Thile is one of the coolest musicians I have ever seen. The guy is like a pop-rock star on the mandolin. Their harmonies. were sensational and Sara Watkins is not only gorgeous, but has an angelic voice. I absolutely can't wait for them to play in a good venue so I can take full advantage of this sensational band.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to all you Bluegrass and Folk lovers out there.
Z