Gifthorse

If I didn't own all of their albums... I will now! They were so personable. Made the intimate venue of the Birchmere even more intimate!

We had such a blast from the past. There was constant music from the opening of the concert to the end. It was great how all the stars kept coming back out to sing & play music with each other. Darius Rucker has a Great voice.

These guys have been together for almost 30 years and it shows when they play live, super locked in to each other and the songs are well chosen from all through their career. If you like their sound definitely go see them, you will enjoy it. Slightly repetitious, but what band isn't. Check out the FU.....

the sea and cake have been around for a long time now. they ain't just some kids trying to look cool. the music is good. i was particularly taken with newer song, "harbor bridges" and of course the old tearjerker, "parasol".

The best concert I have been to! Not only great music but also an inspirational and unforgettable night! She is an amazing woman!

I've been a Charles Mingus devotee since 1988 when I first picked up a copy of Right Now! When the Mingus Big Band started releasing recordings and touring in the 1990s I was thrilled. I've been trying to catch a live show for over a decade. I actually purchased tickets for previous tour dates in San Francisco and Bremerton, WA but couldn't make either one. Imagine how I felt seeing them on the performer list for the 2010 PDX Jazz Festival, right in my own back yard! The venue (Newmark Theater) was outstanding, the crowd was warm and receptive, and the Mingus Big Band's performance was STELLAR. You could try, but I doubt you could find such a wonderfully talented, dedicated and energetic group of musicians playing anywhere in the world today. Thank you Mingus Big Band and PDX Jazz Fest for making this jazz nut's dream come true!!

From beginning to end, this show wowed everyone. So much beautiful music poured forth from these two! Their harmonies and the way they played together soared like birds. They had a great patter between songs - funny but not too long - and they played and played and played! I loved every minute of it!

We were able to get autographs and pics with Jack when we first walked in, and were able to talk to him for a few minutes. We sat in the front row, and had a great view of the stage and all the animals that were brought out. It was very educational and entertaining.

This band just goes from strength to strength, releasing a great album every few years and backing it up with an extraordinary show. The L.A. performance highlighted much of their back catalogue, but leaned particularly heavy on the new album "You Know Who You Are," which may be their best record to date. A great show, bolstered by the addition of Doug Gillard (Death of Samantha, Guided by Voices) on guitar. Ira Elliot continues to be one of the best drummers working today, anchoring the set with steady and understated work, but bringing the big beats when the moment calls for them. And Matthew Caws was in fine voice, as usual, and a wonderfully easygoing presence onstage, bonding with the audience like a friend.

an excellent concert. We really enjoyed our evening.