Alejandro Escovedo

Alejandro showed an incredible mix of music Saturday night at Madison Theater in Covington KY. The crowd was a bit sparse-- about half filled, but that was not a problem. The beginning of the set was straight rocking, mostly from the new album. The rest of show mixed in old tunes and showed off some great acoustic sounds. One high points was his lead guitarist... the "white guy from Austin" who blistered through rock, jazz, and many traditional mexican tunes. He also filled in nicely for the cello parts which were obviously missing from the simple four piece band. He turned the accoustic guitar into a tension building cello back ground that was the high point of the show. It may sound corny but by the end of the show, the crowd and performer really connected., primarily through Al's ability to tell stories and connect people with his music. Great show. "I like her better when she walks away"

Amazing show by Al & the Boys! Towards the end of a terrific set, opener Amy Cook told us that Alejandro was going to rock our asses off and she was right! Al started the show by dedicating it to a recently departed friend whose birthday had been the day before. He then proceeded to torch the place in memory of his friend. Frentic versions of "Always a Friend," "Anchor," "Tender Heart" and "Street Songs of Love" were followed by slow, aching versions of "Fort Worth Blue," "Sister Lost Soul," "Down in the Bowery" and "Rosalie." Feedback and pain highlighted the always great "Chelsea Street Hotel '78". "Real Animal" proved that Alejandro is more Iggy than Iggy. A revamped version of "Castanets" got the crowd singing with the band. "Sensitive Boys", a rocking new song they will soon record and a fabulous crowd pleasing "Beast of Burden" closed the show. "Beast of Burden" was once a Stones song but once you see Alejandro do it, there is no other version. He preaches, he prays, he lifts the song to heights you've never heard! Go see him! Feel his pain, feel his love, feel his music. It will change your life!

Alejandro and his band were fantastic - enjoyed the show immensely. BRUCE showing up - hanging in the crowd and then playing 3 songs with Alejandro at the end was the icing on the cake. We made lots of friends in the crowd - it was a night to remember!

Playing some old and some new material was very crowd pleasing!! Looking forward to new release.

No strings, just Al his lead, bass & drum. Nice Show! A little hot and sticky ( Al thought he was in Thailand ) Opened w/ Always a Friend and some rock & roll from his punk days. He had about a 5 min. story before each song, kind of nice to get some background as to what he was thinking when he wrote the songs. Also talked about Chuck Prophet's help w/ song writing. Sister Lost Soul, Chelsea Hotel, Sensitive Boys, Swallows of San Juan and more. Closed w/ The Stones " Beast of Burden" Thought it was a great show!

The music was excellent despite the humidity!! Enjoyed the opening band too!

Someone unfamiliar with the subject matter probably would not have known what to expect out of Alejandro Escovedo's performance at the Minnesota Zoo's amphitheater last night, Saturday August 8, 2009. Most people who pay any attention to real music in this country have heard the mercurial story of Alejandro's journey to the edge of music's and life's boundaries with bands like the Nuns and Rank and File, how he leaned over the abyss, spit into it and came back. Much like the fabled bird of fiction, the phoenix, Escovedo rose from the ashes of serious illness which had cut him down in Arizona. But just like the true believer son of a prizefighter that he is, Escovedo has battled back to the point of "Real Animal" a reflective mixture of his history as an artist as well as somewhat of an homage to one of his big inspirations, the little, godfather of punk himself, Iggy Pop. Did I say homage? The music on "Real Animal" is like its inspiration in many ways, bare and open for all to see, like Iggy's chest, with broken beer bottles cuts and blood dripping from its wounds. From the autobiographical tale of living next to Sid and Nancy in the "Chelsea Hotel" to the stark beauty of "Sister Lost Soul" Escovedo has crafted another in his long list of musical tour de forces. Now, to someone hearing about Alejandro for the first time, this would make no sense. No, it makes perfect sense. My first glimpse of Alejandro on Saturday night, a night so warm and humid that Escovedo quipped that he felt like he was in Thailand, came on the side of the stage. With about three songs left in the set of the opening act, Romantica, Alejandro and his entire band, all four of them, came stage-side to check out several songs from this impressive, up and coming local band. Lead singer Ben Kyle, guitarist and pedal steel player Luke Jacobs, drummer James Orvis, and bassist and old Grumpy's pal, Tony Zaccardi turned in a performance such that Alejandro pronounced towards the end of his show: "I've played with alot of bands over the years; some good, some not so good and Romantica is definitely one of the good ones" and then invited Romantica's Kyle onstage for a raucous, call and response refrain ala Mick and Spleef during "Beast of Burden" replete with audience participation. But I'm getting way ahead of my self. My son August and I had arrived early, around 5:30 PM as a matter of fact, with plans on catching a quick tour of the Minnesota Zoo's much acclaimed Grizzly Coast exhibition. Much like the salmon swimming upstream in the Grizzly's faux Siberian river, August and I fought against the stream of leaving zoo patrons until we were all alone in large sections of the zoo. I hear the power chords opening of Alejandro's closest thing to a hit single, "Always a Friend" and it was off to the races for our seats. In a role reversal of epic proportions, I was reduced to fist pumping, lyric mouthing adolescence while my son looked over with one eye askance, as if to say "You're not going to embarrass me...again!" "You damn right", I think to myself. After this point, the evening becomes a blur, or more appropriately, like the hallucinatory montage sequence in Apocalypse Now but to the strains of a better soundtrack. From the aforementioned "Chelsea Hotel"(which made no sense or perfect sense) to the semi-autobiographical cover, "Everybody Loves Me", but I know why. One of the big reasons why is the always excellent side men and women Escovedo brings with him. This particular evening had Alejandro playing as a rock quartet backed by David Pulkingham on lead guitar, a fantastic bassist from Alabama and last but not least, the master of thunder, lord of the thighs, Hector Munoz, pound for pound the greatest drummer in the business this side of Michael Bland or say, Eric Gravat (that one's for Esmond). Mix in some old gems from By the Hand of the Father, my personal favorite Rosalee and the now customary, welcome back to the line-up version of "Castanets" complete with the absolutely hysterical story of the song's inspiration (female concert promoter in Tampa), who bears no similarity to certain real persons either living or near dead, such as , say a late 1980's version of Keith Richards but certainly no resemblance whatsoever to our own erstwhile Sue Mclean, who deserves Diva status for continuing excellence in concert bookings. As tornadoes and damaging severe thunderstorms were ravaging towns and communities just to the west and north of us, we listened to the final strains of "Beast of Burden". Real music by real animals, just another night at the Minnesota Zoo.

After seeing Alejandro Escovedo perform on Austin City Limits I knew he would put on a great show at MN Zoo Ampitheater. The show was very intimate, the sound was great and I enjoyed the fact that he performed many songs off of "Real Animal". Also, played one of his new songs for the audience. Can't wait for his next release. For one of the encore songs he covered a Rolling Stones song. It sounded great and looked like everyone had fun but I would have preferred one of his originals.

First saw Alejandro on PBS a few months ago. Decided then he is a "must see" and did not dissapoing at the Zoo concert last night. If you've not seen him, you should. Very humble guy and lots of great music with great musicians in his band and we loved every minute of it! Only sad the show couldn't last longer.

Alejandro played his heart out and laid his heart out as he passionately told of his family's good and bad fortunes then played through his music. As the audience lanquished through the heat the band came right out of the shoot with rocking songs that included Everybody Loves Me that had the epolple on their feet. Immune to the high temperatures, humidity and the buzzing of early evening insects he kept his boyish smile intact. With lightning moving in he demonstated why he is so well known for his musical arrangements no matter how many people in is band.

A night at the Zoo was much anticipated, having seen other performers in that nice open air venue. It was a hot and sultry nite to say the least. Someone quipped they thought they were playing in Thailand. Romantica was a nice surprise, very melodic and entertaining, although the crowd seemed mostly disinterested. In fact lots of people were downright disrespectful of the artiist, talking loudly, laughing, and constantly popping up for another beer, disrupting my concentration on the music. The singer barely got a nod when he sang this amazing song about the Turf Club in Saint Paul. When Alejandro took the stage, the energy level increased, even though he had to compete with the canned music for a half a minute before he could start. I wasn't a big fan, this was my wife's guy, but I was totally taken in by his haunting melodies, ripping power chords that he would trade back and forth with his lead guitar player. His drummer was nothing short of spectacular, and his lead guitar player was as well. I loved the way he would swtich from some driving rock tune to some ballad about his father's life. Sometimes the tempo would escalate in the middle of the song, really innovative stuff. The whole night lightning flashed to the north threatening to shut down the whole show. Never happened. It was a rare perfromance with the singer from Romanitca jumping up and joining in on the encore the Stones Beast of Burden. All of that said, I have to say I won't be rushing back to the Zoo for another concert. I have never struggled so much to keep focused. We moved once to get away from two women who were more interested in having a discussion during parts of Alejandro's set. They had talked though alot of Romanticas music. Then we got in behind a couple who also had some really important things to say during much of Alejandros' louder stuff, shouting into each other's ears. What is going on here? Are people that bored or what? And the beer consumption was something to behold. At six bucks a pop, this crowd seemed recession proof. Quite ironic considering Alejandro's personal experience with alcohol. Some people might say i should have made an issue about the talking,but I wasn't there to inform someone about concert etiquette, I was there to hear amazing music and it was! I know others were impressed as well. For those that had important conversations that couldn't wait, or really needed a good beer buzz, next time, stay home, or go to your local bar. Leave the concerts to those of us who can pay attention, please.

I first saw Alejandro on Austin City Limits; waited for him to come to Portland ever since. The opening act took way too much time, pushed the headliner set back to a ten o'clock start. The music was terrific; can't say the same for my date. I look forward to seeing Alejandro Escovedo the next time he's in Portland.

I had a lot of fun. The wait for him to come on was long. It was an interesting billing with a great open by Jessie Winchester. He was typically mellow and very funny. A beautiful voice and interesting lyrics. We were surprised by Colin Gilmore (son of Jimmy Dale) who opened for Jessie. He was good... but he was bucking a loud crowd who were settling in with their beers and wondering who this young guy was. Eventually, around 10pm Alejandro came on... and he got folks on their feet. I particularly like the mixed set he played. Only a few from the new record, yet some great interesting and energetic stuff. His band! It has been a while since I've seen a band that tight, his lead guitarist was amazing, all were quite good. There was a mix of punk, rockabilly, mextex, flamenco and surf guitar influences throughout ... really a fun fluid blend of styles. All with energy. Of note was the revisit of the Chelsie Hotel 78 song and the Godsmack song Sex Beat... both added a touch of the psychedelic to the show. In the end, it was worth the wait and I'd love to see him again soon.

Steamy night, crowded club, flowing beer, and a standout show. Just a perfect Monday night out with my son....

great acoustic set, high level of interaction with the audience.

Alejandro gave the audience his all backed by great musicians. He is a true artist that deserves greater recogniton. AnnArbor's Ark is a great venue staffed by great folks.

Alejandro and his band never cease to amaze me. Great song writer, great story teller, great musician.

Enjoyed all three acts of the night. Great event all around. Twangfest rocks. Alejandro was amazing.

Escovedo used the intimate Ark setting to full advantage. Opening and closing the show performing amidst the audience showed the full power of the the songs and the musicians.

It was a wonderful show. Alejandro is such a great story teller and he interacts so well with his audience...we felt we were in his home. The Ark is an awesome venue. We are still talking about it.

One of the best shows I've ever seen. Alejandro and Co. bend over backwards to make the show a crowd pleaser, from chatting with the audience to playing amid the seats. Great to see such a great talent that still cares about his fans. The music was incredible, the artists were incredible, the show was incredible! When Alejandro comes back, I'll be there!

I'm a big fan of Alejandro Escovedo's so I was very excited when I heard he was going to perform at Twangfest and he didn't let me down. Really enjoyed him and the band and would recommend them to anyone that like's to let their hair down and have a rockin' good time.

Alejandro brought a stripped down band to the Pagaent and rocked old school. Screaming guitars, complete with feedback, and pounding drums made for a sound completely different than what I was expecting. Having never seen him live, I had imagined the full lush sounds of a bigger band, strings, backing vocals, etc that appear on many of his albums. The Pete Townsend style windmills only added to the occassion.

My husband and I are big fans and really think he should be much more well known... But then we may not be able to see him in such an intimate setting. Alejandro played with David Pulkingham on guitar and violinist Susan Voelz. His ballads were beautiful in this setting but the trio was still able to do great justice to his more rocking songs like "Castanets." This was a real treat! The two acoustic numbers they did out in the audience ("Rosalie" and "I Wish I Were Your Mother") were sublime. Alejandro dedicated the latter to his close friend and social networking guru, Mike Thompson's wife, Lajuan, who had just passed away. It was such a touching and intimate moment and we feel honored to have shared it with him. The Montrose Room's acoustics are about the best of any venue I have been. We had not heard of the place before, but found out about the show on Alejandro's Facebook page. He always shares wonderful little stories about his life or history of a particular song in performance which in most settings are difficult to catch. Saturday night we heard every word. It is really a nice intimate space -- I feel a bit spoiled now! We'll definitely be checking the venue's calendar from now on.

This was my second time seeing Escovedo live and I will always try to see him when he's in town. I won't even pretend that he is a friend, but that is how he makes his audience feel. The Melrose Room at the Intercontinental Hotel O'Hare was cozy and had excellent acoustics. I will always keep an eye out for shows there.

Great small venue, love Alejandro but love it more when he rocks it!

I caught up with Alejandro Escovedo rather late in life, somewhere in my early forties. I've been a Texas resident for over twenty years now. I really owe discovering Alejandro to the internet. I saw him at ACL a few years back whence he was touting his Real Animal material. His live show, my first, was captivating and the reason that when I saw he was opening for Los Lonely Boys at House of Blues a few months later, I bought the ticket, saw his amazing performance and left. I was pissed off at Los Lonely Boys fans for talking loudly through his set. This was the third time I've seen his show. He is such an accomplished musician that you could never be cheated. If anything, I felt that I let him down by not bringing in twenty of my friends to enjoy kickass rock n roll. I was ashamed that such an accomplished talent was so unattended. His imperfect voice certainly drives away the uninitiated in droves. That's their problem. As for me Alejandro is a diamond in the ruff and it's great to see him creating meaningful music past his 50 year mark. What is not to love about this guy. Not just a Texas treasure, a national treasure.

Simply a genius of guitar, songwriting, and keeper of the rock and roll flame

Just a fabulous concert at the Avalon Theatre in Easton, Maryland. A great combination of rockin' seventies type guitar music, acoustic/electric blend, and uniqueness that provided the audience with a memorable evening of good tunes. Didn't know his catalog that well, just latest album and stuff played on WRNR in Annapolis. Get a seat at one of his shows ASAP. You won't be disappointed.

Despite some novices in the crowd who cried out for covers ( Stones) and the fact that America has become more rude ( talking during quite acoustic numbers), and the Alejandro made a pointed stare during one such moment, this band is incredible. I have seen all of the iconic bands that some fans wish to see Alejandro cover ( see Stones), and his performances rank right beside the Faces in 1974. In other words, he and his band are not to be missed if you truly enjoy great music. And Alejandro, your catalog of songs are more than enough for you to choose from. We don't need covers. By the way, Sex Beat, the performance was spectacular. A highlite of the evening. Psychedlic, bluesy, rock at its best. Thanks.

I have been listening to Escovedo's albums for some time now but had nver had the opportuinity to see him live in the UK. It was fortuitous that he was playing the Birchmere during the week I was attending a course in DC. First of all, I think the Birchmere is a fabulous venue - good food beforehand and a great view of the stage. The first 6 songs were taken from his latest album, Street songs of love, and were dynamite versions. His backing band, the Sensitive Boys (what a great name!), were incredibly good, both on the rockier songs and the more gentle, reflective songs such as Rosalie and the beautiful instrumental, Road House Blue (a tribute to the late Stephen Bruton). I enjoyed the show immensely - a real highlight of my trip to Washngnton.

I've never heard such loud music at the Birchmere, and it was GREAT. He did half a dozen songs from the new album, pure rock n roll, and a sampling from his 30-year career post punk (the Nuns). His lead guitarist, David Palkingham (sp?) was a six-string wonder.

Every time I see Alejandro and his band, they never disappoint, whether he's with a full band or his orchestra. The other night at the Birchmere was no exception. They rocked!! And Alejandro's laid back style was great to witness as you could tell he was really comfortable with his surroundings. Beautiful rock n' roll-plain and simple.

Alejandro Escovedo is amazing as are the Sensitive Boys! I will always go to see his shows. Even went to Virginia Beach to see him!

Versatile, professional, sounding great and representing some of the finest writing of the last couple of decades, Alejandro played with emotion, energy and precision Saturday night at the Record Bar. Sensative Boys were tight as could be behind him, a great show.

Mr. Escovedo is a true artist. He has covered many gendres in his career and manages to still have his own sound and signature. He has the heart of a champion, you won't forget him if you're lucky enough to see him.

Alejandro and his band were great as usual. i saw them last time at the Aladdin and was impressed again. they only played a few songs from the last apperance so was like a new band all over again. The guitar player (cant remember his name) is awsome!

We had a great night. Band was awesome, including special guests. El Rey Theatre was easy to find and an intimate place for such an artist.

I've had the pleasure of seeing Alejandro and his incredible band a couple of times before and they've always been great, but last night at the El Rey in Los Angeles was really something special. Over the course of the evening the group was joined by a spectacular line-up of guests, including Lucinda Williams and Peter Case, as well as Alejandro's brothers Pete (legendary Santana percussionist), Javier, Juan, niece Sheila E., and others. The result was a rousing, moving, warm set of genuinely great music. Clearly a group of inspired musicians who love each other and love doing what they do. Obviously there's no guarantee of a repeat line-up at other venues, but if you ever get a chance to see this Texas treasure of a band -- GO! (And watch for them on The Tonight Show, tomorrow, Friday August 13, 2010)

Alejandro, brothers Pete, Mario and Javier, and niece(?) Sheila (E), along with friends Peter Case, Ryan Bingham, Lucinda Williams, Doug Pettibone, et al, absolutely blew the roof off of the El Rey! One of the best shows that I have ever seen. If you weren't there, you really blew it.

40 yrs of rock n roll and this one of the best shows ever. Alejandro was great and with Bruce on the last three song's pushed it over the top! A hot summer night at the shore,cold beer and great rock n roll. That's the stuff dreams are made of.

i would've given this show 5 stars anyway but when you get a special appearance by The Boss it's better than amazing.

Every song was outstanding. Talented guitar, over the top drums. One word can describe my impression and why it was such a great show: PASSION Loved it, can't wait for my next Alejandro show! Thank you alejandro and the sensitive boys.

This one was a no-brainer. Radio was throwing out hints all week. All the bands were great! Special guest appearance...

Alejandro Escovedo/Sensitive Boys/Springsteen/Stone Pony Feel so lucky to have been there!

His music is great to begin with, but Alejandro is an infectious performer. He looked genuinely happy to be there, and like he was havng a great time. His voice was the best I've heard from him, and the band was tight. Having Bruce Springsteen show up for the encore was just an added bonus. He can really rock!

Alejandro Escovedo and the Sensitive Boys put on a magnificent show at the Stone Pony last night. His music is a rich mix of rock, punk, Tex-Mex, and he captured the crowd from the opening song.

Need I say any more. When Bruce showed up, the intensity went thru the roof. AWESOME!

Awesome, and lots of fun. Why isn't this guy more of a star?

Fantastic performance by a musician who continues to rise to new levels of magnificence. Alejandro presents each song as if he was sharing a special family heirloom he had just discovered--each song, even the old ones, he plays with fervor and intensity and feeling. The band was rock solid.

Alejandro Escovedo was absolutely off the hook last night at the Middle East! The band and set list was absolutely unbelievable and played with finess and style! I can't wait to see them again!

Great show, but the sound was too loud for the room, which was a dingy basement with no amenities. At least give us some chairs, guys, and how about starting less than 2 hours after the advertised start? Some people have to get up for work Tuesday mornings.

This is the 2nd time within a year that we experienced a concert by Alejandro at The Ark in Ann Arbor; the last one was in June 2009. Both times, we were in awe of the talent, the stories, and the overall concert experience. In June, Alejandro and David (isn't he the most talented guitarists ever?!?!?) were accompanied by their female violinist. Amazing! This time, Alejandro and David were accompanied by Hector (percussion) and Bobby (bassist). Amazing again! Some of the songs were repeats of the June concert...yet so different due to the band at the event. Would I come back to see him again? You betcha!

A show where they played some "deep cuts'. A long acoustic set with new music also. Alejandro is like a historical figure playing and talking about where he was, what was happening and where he is now. I really liked his talking between some cuts and putting historical perspective on his songs. New band was with him and they were pretty good and the drummer was exceptional. Now, the attendance. It was pitiful and a bunch of folks left in the concert. Being near the retirement villages of Florida didn't help. I really don't know what they were expecting.. When the older lady,next to me said " when he starts let's get up and dance" i knew she was at the wrong venue. I asked her if she was gonna dance to Sally Was A Cop? She left two songs into the set.

I'm a very big fan of Alejandro's music. Over 80% of his Spotify discography is on my regular rotation. I wish I could give the performance & the venue different ratings. I liked the venue. Simple & Elegant place to see a concert. People could get up from their seats & get closer to stage whenever they wanted or just remain in their seats. Great place & the bartenders and all the staff were very friendly and polite. Alejandro's performance bored me. His drummer was the best part of the night. His bass player can hold his own with anyone, but his lead guitar player didn't sound great. The crowd seemed to love him, but it was mostly a smoke & mirrors performance in my book. Alejandro sure liked to tell stories. Which is one of the characteristics I love about Texas' songwriters, but his stories went on & on forever. He liked to name drop a lot & probably told us all the names of everyone he has ever met. Quite simply his music didn't live up to the performance I thought he could have gave us. Sad & Disappointed.

His old stuff was good, but that was a small fraction of the concert

Al was as personable as ever & his latest band of "Sensitive Boys" was loud and tight. The emotional roller coaster of a set was heavy on the latest album with classics interspersed. The full-on Rock treatment of "I Was Drunk" caught me off guard then blew my mind! This was a pure rock show performed by professional musicians and Escovedo's heartfelt honesty tempered the fire nicely.

This concert was a first date as well.Just listening to Alejandro talk and tell stories was such a unique experience.Then the music he played was like no others.His band was awesome.They could play love songs squeezed from the heart,then get down and rock n roll.We loved every minute of it.I scored huge points with this date of mine.I will be watching for his return.One of the most memorable shows ive ever witnessed.The opening guy,John Henry was great as well.

The venue is excellent...so much more laid back than going into Boston. The show had great energy and the back up band were awesome.

This performer is an icon who deserves to be far more appreciated than what I witnessed in a small venue with perhaps 125 other fans. Notwithstanding what was likely the smallest crowd he entertained in a long time, he and the excellent musicians accompanying him played their hearts out on a cold rainy night in Maine. Don't miss him if you get the chance.

Love the ballads,guitar and the woman on the violin was amazing. The violin really added alot and made it a soulful, spiritial experience. Thank you!

Went to see the fabulous Shelby Lynne and was blown away by Alejandro. What a magical evening. He was a incredible. Would love to have to chance to sit down and hear some stories. Shelby never fails to impress, voice just gets better and better and just can't get enough. So looking forward to new music and the next tour with the band. LOVE SHELBY LYNNE!!

I came to see Alejandro Escovedo, having missed him, somehow, for years. Although his acoustic set was OK, it was just not the same as the music I have heard from him in various bands that he has been a part of. I'll try again if he resumes playing with a group backing him. In this concert, even though he had top billing, he opened for Shelby Lynne, who also did an acoustic set. She was OK, but for me, nothing stood out except for one thing, listed below under "favorite moment."

The crowd was sparse for the show. Not much lead time on the announcement that they would be here and Al is lesser known in our city than some other Austin musicians. The intimacy of the venue and crowd just made for a more personal experience with these incredible musicians. We got a taste of all of the genres of music this veteran musician has accomplished along with background on most of the songs written and recorded. We loved them all. The incredibly talented band was a huge surprise including a drummer with a distinctive style and sound and Willie on guitar - wow!! Hope to see them in Austin Dec. 29 or the 31st in Chicago.

I've been a fan of Alejandro Escovedo for many years and he was even better than I expected. The crowd was small - even for a small venue - because Escovedo does not fit into any popular music molds. He is what he is, someone who can play a variety of genres from roots rock to punk to acoustic string music to chicano rock and whatever else strikes his fertile imagination. He guitarist, Billy White, was excellent, but when Alejandro took the lead it was obvious who the 'real' guitarist was. I'd guess Escovedo has forgotten more licks than White knows and could be the most underrated pickers in rock. This was my first time at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall and was extremely impressed. It was great venue. It is on the smallish side, which I like because there are no bad seats in the house. It was well run and the staff was incredibly nice. I also like the fact that they serve food.

Great venue great msuci!!! loved it. small crowd but made it better!! Loved the show!!

These guys are fantastic. Alejandro plays a hard-driving guitar. Billy White, one of the three Sensitive Boys plays jaw-dropping, superior rock on guitar. There's no synthesizer or extra back-up vocals and there is NO NEED. We will go see them anytime they come back to Atlanta.

My husband is a fan of Alejandro Escovedo, an d I tagged along, not knowing anything about him. I was also unfamiliar with the opening act: The Dunwells. My husband and I both enjoyed the Dunwells immensely. I will definitely be looking for their music and wish them much success. I loved their harmonies. My husband enjoyed the main act, but it was not my cup of tea. That is not a criticism of the music, just my personal taste. The Birchmere is a wonderful venue, and we always have a great time when we attend an event there.

The concert itself was awesome and the artistry displayed was something special. However, the music was deafeningly loud. All four people in my group literally covered their ears for several of the numbers. I have never done that at any other concert in my life. The space is too small for such loud music. My husband thought his ears might be bleeding by the end of the night! They should have picked that aspect up during the sound check. It was most unfortunate. The opening act: The Dunwells -- was super and I am sure they are destined for great things!

Alejandro has nice presence and a sweet voice, but he went heavy metal on us on Sunday night. My ears are still ringing.

The opening act, the Dunwells, was aboslutely fantastic and the highlight of the night. Alejandro's music is good but the sound is way too loud. I left early because I was miserable.

Great show! Both acts were outstanding. Great play to see a show.

Ever since his appearances with Springsteen, Alejandro seems to be playing to that audience. He's a prolific songwriter; we don't need the radio-oriented anthems. And, with such a large body of work, it's annoying to hear him doing covers. "Last to Know" would have been far more welcome than "Beast of Burden".

He is a lot of fun, from slower moving songs to punkish songs. His sound was great although I was surprised that the crowd was not bigger. It was a great show and will go see him again

An all around excellent show! Just epic! Songs from the new cd, Big Station, are great!

As much as we love Alejandro Escovedo, my wife and I didn't expect to be as blown away by his performance the other night at the FIne Line in Minneapolis. I guess we expected to enjoy the show, but you never know exactly what to expect in one of his shows. He simply renewed our faith as fans, changing up from the last time we saw him, when he displayed his sensitive side at the Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater a couple years ago. This time, he came out rocking, pumping us up, then modulating into that sensitive side that we knew--only to bring up the energy again later in what was a masterful set.

Alejandro played to a smallish crowd on a Monday night, but brought incredible enthusiasm and musician from his entire band. The crowd made up for numbers with great enthusiasm, and for any fan of Escovedo's music it was a great night. For those who aren't familiar with him, check him out and don't pass up the opportunity to see him live!

Alejandro Escovedo ROCKED! The innocent boys were excellent. Guitar playing at it's best.

I have seen Alejandro the last 2 times he has played the Royal Theater in Danville, then I caught his sccoustic set with the Los Lonely Boys in Bloomington. He is a great musician and a very nice guy. GO SEE THIS SHOW!!! Too bad he is not here a few days earlier to go to the Indy 500!

Concert was fantastic. Disappointed there wasn't a bigger crowd, but that didn't stop Alejandro from putting on a great show!

This is the 3rd time I've seen Alejandro in the past 2 years, and once again his performance was outstanding - once he finally got on stage! With most of the crowd at least as old as Alejandro, he didn't get on stage until around 10:00 - past the bedtimes of many audience members. This may be OK for Alejandro, but shows a total lack of disrespect for his "Customers." In addition, he played a short set. His songs, as always, were incredible. The violinist and guitarist that were with him were spectacular. But do us a favor Alejandro - start the concert around 7:30 - and skip the "warm up."

He always delivers a remarkable performance - goose bumps, tears and laughs.

Alejandro Escovedo is a soulful singer song writer. It was a great concert, even though I had purchased tickets without realizing that it was an acoustic show and had expected something different.