Bongwater

The theater was great and the sound was perfect. Karla Bonoff was all that a performer should be. Her voice was clear and impeccable and the songs were lilting and meaningful. This is a must see concert for those who enjoy true talent.

The warm up act, The Diamonds, was perfect for this stroll down Memory Lane. They rocked! When Pat Boone, resplendent in all white, came on stage, the audience gave a true American musical icon his due. He opened with his first #1 hit, "Ain't That a Shame." Rockin' good! Pat proved that being 77 is just a number for him, as he turned back the clock with "Bernadine," "April Love," "Don't Forbid Me," "Almost Lost My Mind," and "Moody River." The White Bucks kid followed up with his number one and number two biggest hits, "Love Letters in the Sand" with some fun audience participation, and "Speedy Gonzalez." The latter's rating was a big surprise to me, as April Love seemed like it was surely Number Two for Pat. Then it was time for some good ole gospel music with Neil Diamond's "Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show" and Pat's "Wonderful Time Up There." Pat sang his heart out and the audience was on its feet. Wow! After the audience cheered Mr. Boone back on the stage, he acquiesced to a request for my personal favorite, "Friendly Persuasion" which was just as hauntingly beautiful as when he first recorded it back in 1956. The finale was a partriotic song written by the night's shining star entitled "Under God" which was written in response to the movement to remove this phrase from the pledge of allegiance. Foks were on their feet, cheering, as Pat sang. What a night!

Billy Bragg is an incredible entertainer. I went in knowing very little about him and his work and came out knowing I would see him again and again (and that I need to beef up my music collection.) He is so witty, comical, and genuine, and of course - incredibly talented. And the boys in the band accompany him splendidly (and are a crap ton of fun to talk to after the show...they are, however, not very good leg wrestlers)

Jack and Joey were both in top form, and both seemed to be enjoying themselves. The sound was amazing, and Jack can still jam just like he used to. Godfrey Townsend (no relation to Pete) was an excellent EC stand-in, and The drummer kept a Ginger Baker-inspired beat with little deviation.

Great to hear the new songs. Buffalo Tom always delivers a great, energetic show.

Overall show very good. The first show, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, dragged a little in the middle. Both Harold Melvin and Jerry Butler still have their voices. They are getting old like all of us. Both music and performances were very professional.

The evening was wonderfully intimate, as per usual, not too many people. Nick's presence washes over me in a deeply connected way. He humbly presents himself as an ordinary guy.

They still have it going on!!! A great performance with lots of energy. I have been a fan for over 40 years.

Can't remember what I did yesterday - remembered all the lyrics to the songs from 55 yrs ago!

If you love the guitar, and a crisp soulful voice, Bruce will reach you in the deepest depths of your spirit. You will remember him always. And think of him often. I love this man. He is an amazing humanitarian who also brings major needs of the world to the forefront. Go see him. Buy his cd's. You won't be disappointed.