Michelle Branch

Played all her classics, plus a lot of her new songs from her Hopeless Romantic album. She was down to earth and funny-good interaction with the crowd. She played the guitar on every song, went acoustic for Leave the Pieces, and completely solo on Everywhere, her final song of the night. You could tell she was having a good time and doing what she loved, and that always makes the show so much better. I would absolutely see her again.

I didn't what to expect from paradise rock club but I liked it, and even after the show I got to meet Michelle Branch she was so sweet ive been listening to her for 16 years

Outstanding show. She really puts on a personal and involved show! The crowd was singing along and she really appreciated everyone there. Sold out show and the venue was great! SRO. Sand a great variety of songs from the new album and old songs that kept everyone interested and loved everyone. She was very casual and laid back. I did get the VIP ticket and went to the sound check. Again, very casual and got the crowd involved. Over all had a really great time. Will definitely go again if/when she comes around.

As someone who straddles the line between Generation X and millennial, I was right in the age range where Michelle Branch's music hit hardest when she was in the spotlight 16 years ago. So when I found out she was back from the dead with a new album (which is excellent, by the way) and a tour, I made it a point to be there. HAERTS opened for her, and were quite good. Nini's voice is exceptionally powerful, and everyone seemed to be having a good time. Then came the moment we had all waited 14 years for: Michelle Branch's return to the stage. She did not disappoint. When an artist returns from a long hiatus, it's generally for one of two reasons: money or passion. It's easy to tell which ones are in it for the former. Michelle is not one of them. 14 years away did nothing to diminish her energy and stage presence. Every note of every song was hitting the entire crowd right in the feelings. Between songs, she was humble, personable and funny. The current crop of pop stars have copied her voice, but they'll never copy her soul. She promised us it won't be 14 more years until she comes back to Houston. I think it's safe to say everyone who was in attendance last night hopes that's true. Welcome back, Michelle. The music world has needed you, and we thank you for touching all of our lives in 2017 just as you did in 2001.

Was very disappointed by the show. She still has an amazing voice, but did not appreciate the new style and range. The backup singers detracted, not added to the show, sort of ruined the songs frankly. I am ok with wanted a new sound, growing as a performer etc... so her new stuff I was ok with, liked a few of the songs, but to butcher her old stuff to sound like her new stuff is a huge mistake. She alienates her old loyal fans. Some of the old stuff was so "off" you couldn't even recognize it. We saw her 6 yrs ago, was like a different concert, different person, was surprised and felt cheated a bit.

Best. Night. Of. My. Life. I relived my high school life with all these great songs!

Michelle put on a great show...She was very personable and great interaction with the audience. I will definitely see her on her next tour through St. Louis.

For about half the show you could barely hear the vocals. They finally got it fixed, but man it was annoying. Michelle Branch still has it! Was a great show and loved to see her!

The positive of the night was the opening group, Hearts. A little different, country sounding (steel guitar), but not bad. We sat 10 feet from the sound board. Sound was muddy, often couldn't hear the vocals, subs were overpowering for a room this size. When Michelle took the stage there was a different sound "engineer". The sound was different but not better. Still muddy (bathtub), couldn't understand the words and sometimes Michelle's voice was lost to the instruments. We once loved the Uptown Theater. This time there was a musty (moldy?) smell in the air. My eyes itched all night and my wife was coughing. It's a beautiful old theater, but I don't see us returning any time soon.

I've been a fan of Michelle Branch's music since her debut in 2001, but had not been able to see her live before. So I was excited when she was finally going back on tour in support of her new record. Unfortunately, her band's performance at St. Louis' Delmar Hall was frustratingly poor. They did not seem well rehearsed, and the various styles of the musicians didn't mesh together well. In particular, Patrick Carney (The Black Keys) on drums felt very out of place, and seemed to have no rapport with the bass player. Tempos would falter and change mid verse, and Carney blatantly played the wrong rhythms at the beginning of several songs. One song had to be restarted after Branch realized she had forgotten to capo her guitar and was playing in the wrong key. One song had to be ended TWICE because they'd stopped in the wrong place and Branch had to restart and finish again. Altogether, it felt like a band that had done very little rehearsal. The bright spots were: 1) a Nashville style one-mic, guitar, and mandolin with 3-part harmony performance from the 3 women in the band - easily the best part of the show; and 2) the new songs (which Carney produced for the record) which were competently performed. It's worth noting, though, that the album's yeah-yeah-yeahs style electro pop is absent live, for a more Americana roots rock sound (largely due, I think, to the styles of the guitarist and keyboardist). But when they played any of her older hits, EVERY SINGLE ONE was delivered down tempo or heavily modified from the original, and plagued by the previously mentioned tempo errors. I understand being tired of old songs and wanting to make them fresh, but those new versions need to at least be good, and these weren't. They almost pulled off a fully reworked version of her Santana hit "Game of Love", with a slow groove lounge vibe. But Branch wasn't able to deliver a sultry lower tone to fit the performance, so it was merely okay. Almost every song was followed by a long, awkward silence while the band switched guitars and tuned. Branch at one point acknowledged that she wasn't good at multi-tasking, and that she should learn some jokes to tell between songs. She did have a couple of humorous anecdotes, but most had the feel of someone who hasn't been on stage much for a long time. She thanked the crowd for being "so polite" during one long, quiet interlude. We left before the final songs, mostly because I was afraid they'd butcher my favorite song from Branch (Goodbye to You). But also because, as someone who has been a performing musician and knows how it feels to have a show go very wrong, I found the whole thing kind of embarrassing. It was the kind of set I'd expect from a fairly young local band - not a national touring act. I'm hoping they improve as the tour goes on. It's worth noting that the opening band, Haerts, didn't provide any energy as a lead in. Another band that I enjoyed on record and was excited to see, Haerts puts all their emphasis on the beautiful voice of their frontwoman. The backing band provide droning atmospheric soundscapes that rarely escalate or go anywhere. They also didn't have a drummer, relying instead on a few programmed drumbeats that felt repetitive and redundant. Their song "Wings", which was a staple on my personal playlists the year it debuted, lost all of the urgency of the recorded version. I was really looking forward to that one, and it fell so flat. The band, as people, seemed kind and sweet, but were also highly awkward on stage. I got the impression that their career might be defined by that live performance awkwardness. All-in-all, it was an unsatisfactory experience that I give a 2-star "Fair" rating to, because I would have expected better from local amateur acts, let alone a national tour my wife and I spent over 70 bucks on (with fees) to see. I will say, though, that the Delmar Lounge is great. Awesome sound, comfortable setting, very clean. A great venue for a 25-45 aged audience show.

Amazing show! She played a lot from her great new record and remixed her old songs into something new and memorable

Michelle was pitchy (I'm thinking she couldn't hear herself sing at times). Band was good. Didn't play Game of Love like it should have been...some slowed down version.

Excellent performance! Best You Ever You Get Me Breathe Hopeless Romantic All You Wanted Heartbreak Now Play Video Knock Yourself Out Play Video Leave the Pieces (The Wreckers song) The Game of Love (Santana cover) Hotel Paper Fault Line City Are You Happy Now? Living a Lie Encore: Goodbye To You Everywhere

Super fun set with a perfect mix of old and new material. Band was tight and vocals were on point.

Excellent intimate session, beautiful voice from a talented songwriter.

This event was just ok....Not many people were there and the drinks were outrageously priced, even for a "concert" event!

Great Show. The intro act was a little weak, that is, until parachute came out. Michelle amazed us with her vocal talent, albeit the absence of her drummer. The background guitars washed out her voice during a few songs, making it difficult to hear, but nonetheless, the show was amazing. I'm a die hard fan, and when she sang that last song "Tuesday Morning" and everyone got up close to the stage, that's the moment I was waiting for. Rock on Michelle, and continue making great music!

Such a great little venue, it was a very intimate setting with the the two groups. The music was great had a blast. Definately would recommended either of these shows.