The Bad Checks

The concurrence of cultures, musical traditions, crashing brains with the power of assuredness. How they could do another show the next night, I do not know. They gave their awl.

Hem Live and The Sinclair. I have been listening to Hem for years, but to witness Sally Ellyson sing and Dan Messe pound on the keyboard was a treat. Steve Curtis and Gary Maurer where amazing on the strings and George Rush filled the room with the stand up Base. Dawn Landes was a great opener and seemed to revel in the back up role marveling in the ease of presence and clarifying power of Sally's voice. The Sinclair was a great place for the show and I will be back.

The venue was so intimate, you felt like she was singing and playing just for you. She is such an amazing artist and her music really speaks to my heart. I listen to her new album all the time, but hearing it in person was just awesome! It was definitely worth the 6 hour drive from Phoenix to attend!!

15 years ago, when I was in high school, I missed the Living End playing with the Vines at the Bottleneck in Lawrence. This has been a regret that has been plaguing me for years! So when I saw that they were coming to KC, I had to go. They sound exactly like their CDs and Chris goes off the script sometimes and does extended guitar solos which are amazing. They even did a fan requested song "Fly Away" which was super cool. All of them are such great performers. We got to the Riot room early and were able to get front row, however the lighting kind of failed and it was hard to take pictures of the other side of the stage. The Dollyrots and Deco-Auto were also awesome live and I suggest to see them whenever they're in town as well!

Best Mariachi ever! They sang all my favorites. The seven women made those violins sing. When one of the woman held that last note for a long time, she just took my breath away. The trumpet players were great and so was the little guitar and the young lady carrying the big guitar. They were just so good. The orchestra that played with Las Reinas was pretty good too.

Very good show, love it!! I was pleasantly surprised by the nice atmosphere and the exciting performance.

Transits last Philly show ever. I mean, EVER. Set was remarkable. Such an emotional moment. Everyone was literally pouring their heart out to every single word of ever song.

recoil: excellent architect: his dad should have shot him into a sock. ok, well, not that bad but c'mon, how many times do you have to put the name of your album on the powerpoint dude!! recoil: 10 architect: negative 2

Enjoyed the concert! One big problem- - lighting! We were in Row L, Center. Loved our seats but there were several white spot lights in our eyes most of the concert. Had to close my eyes a lot! Very annoying.

Great concert, intimate, beautiful voice, a live bouzouki night!