Ward Davis, March 3, 2023: Shows I’ll Never Forget
When Ward Davis’ solo acoustic performance at the Louisiana Grandstand theater was announced, I almost decided to skip it.
When Ward Davis’ solo acoustic performance at the Louisiana Grandstand theater was announced, I almost decided to skip it.
Extraordinary music usually results when extraordinary musicians like Nels Cline and Ben Monder step out of their comfort zones and put themselves in challenging situations that gives them no other out but to lean on their innate sense of creativity.
Bob Dylan is back on the road. Nobody seemed happier about it during his tour-opening stop in Milwaukee than Bob himself.
One might think that the Everly Brothers would try to make their show into a living jukebox, but almost the opposite occurred.
Live music was back, Anti-Mortem was back and, for at least a few hours, all was right with the world.
In recommending Pierce Edens, Heist owner Sam Luna said: “I hope you enjoy the gravel and the grit.” He wasn’t kidding.
Tall Tall Trees’ terrific set for Heist TV made me look forward to a time when I can see live music again. For now, this will do just fine.
It was Baltimore, on a hot September night, and Michael McDonald, on his second solo tour since the breakup of the Doobie Brothers.
Everyone is looking toward a future in which live music can again become a shared experience. Todd Rundgren has a different future in mind.
Mike Tiano recalls when Yes guitarist Steve Howe incorporated one of his ideas into the set during the band’s 2001 symphonic tour.