Rodney Crowell

Had never been to the Sinclair before and was told it was standing room only except for a few tables in the balcony. To my surprise, they had seats set up on the floor. I got one right up front. Shannon McNally, Mississippi-based bluesy folky rocky singer- songwriter and guitarist opened with a short set that could have gone on longer as far as I was concerned. She has a beautiful voice and was accompanied by a guitarist and mandolin player. Crowell and his band opened with Earthbound and moved through a mix of old and new songs. He was in a great mood and seemed tp be enjoying himself. Highlight was his guitar player, Steurt Smith, who is a member of the Eagles. He is a wizard. Crowell is a magnificent intelligent songwriter, the kind who can't get played on insipid country radio. All in all, a very nice show in a good venue.

Excellent show in every respect. Rodney was his usual relaxed, personable self, Mary was adorable, fun, and a gorgeous babe, the music was wonderful, and Stewart Smith was jaw-dropping amazing. If you get a chance to see this show do not miss it.

We count ourselves lucky to have witnessed a singer songwriter legend performing at intimate venue. His amazing talent and the two remarkable gentleman who played with him gave us one memorable show. Phenomenal!!

This was a wonderful experience. The author reading from his memoirs was as entertaining as his music. I also heard some new tunes which I will look forward to hearing again when his new album is released.

Wonderful show!! Two plus hours of music & readings---incredible value.

I was blown away by the sincerity of this prolific man. He wove words and music together to create a night of nostalgia, humor and hope in the dysfunction of what we know as our family. I can't wait to curl up with his book to find more of that magic.

My wife and I completely enjoyed Rodney Crowell at the Aladdin. It was an intimate concert with just Rodney on guitar and vocals. His performance was heartfelt and emotional. We had seen him before about 4 years ago with a full band and he was GREAT then. This concert was even better with the music stripped down and bare. He is an unbelievable songwriter and he performed some songs he had not done in years, plus some new songs that are yet unreleased.

Rodney Crowell puts on one of the best live shows around. He seems so at ease on stage and interacts very well with the audience. The setlist was fantastic. Just one hit after another. The ballads are my favorites to hear live because Crowell sings them so poignantly. The back-up band was awesome. As usual, Crowell brought along some of the most talented and sought after musicians in the business. Clarence Bucaro opened. Such a great night.

not only is the birchmere an extraordinary venue, as for a person who is alone, we always can get a seat next to the stage , but the people are friendly, either the patrons or the servers...the opening act was wonderful, great voice, good songs, I hope he does well in his career... rodney : what can you say ? he is almost a legend, and not only was in great voice, great spirit, but very talkative, and had the greatest musicians to play with him... he also stayed on stage almost two hours and there was not one dull moment the whole time...

Rodney Crowell and a stellar backing band put on a great show with a varied mix from his long catalogue of older and newer songs. The acoustics were better than they sometimes are at the Birchmere despite all its pluses as a venue. I could go back and listen to the same show all the way through one more time.

No one wanted to miss a note, which made it hard to find a bath room break!

Rodney Crowell is an excellent live performer and an exceptional songwriter. The musicians in his band are very talented. Watching Steuart Smith jam on his guitar in such a small venue is a treat. They played a long list of songs from a cross section of Crowell s albums; including several from the new one, Tarpaper Sky. There are a lot of great songs on that album. They played for 2 hours. Crowell added in an extra encore because he liked how interactive & responsive the audience was during the show. Bonus! Shannon McNally opened. She is really good.

The legendary Rodney Crowell brought his A-level best to The Sinclair. Seeing him and Steuart Smith in such an intimate venue made it one of the best shows of the year! The new album is some of his best work in years, and the band on this night complimented Rodney nicely.

This was a great show. I liked his opening act too!

We enjoyed Rodney Crowell's relaxed story telling and hot playing. He performed standards as well as several new songs from his latest album Kin. Jed Hughes is a remarkably talented instrumentalists and singer. Would have given this 5 stars but I couldn't overlook the fact that we were sitting on hard folding chairs. This wasn't the artists fault but I did tend to go numb!

Rodney proved why is he is a legend. Jedd is an amazing guitarist. Lots of fun!

Once again Rodney Crowell has organized an intimate night of music and the spoken word. I cried. I laughed. I have seen many a great gathering of musicians( Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Tim Buckley, Janis Joplin, etc.) and this rates in my top ten! I can't get enough of the heartfelt stories and level of musicianship. Thank you Rodney, Mary, and Steuart!

It was an outstanding performance. We had a super time. Very refreshing to hear the new material and look forward to seeing them again, hopefully soon. Mary Karr's poetry and stories were interesting and fun to hear. Steauart Smith's guitar work is simply extraordinary. The night was fantastic.

Rodney and Mary put on a show that would be hard for anyone to top. I've been to concerts that came to town in tour buses and semi-trucks that don't compare to the two guitars, the showmanship and talent I had the pleasure of seeing. From open to close the audience was into this great show. Hope Rodney and Mary will come back to Portland allowing my wife I the pleasure of seeing them again. I guess I shouldn't leave Steuart Smith out. One of the best guitar players I have seen. His guitar lit the performance up blending with the voice and guitar of Rodney. If you ever get a chance to see Rodney and Mary perform don't miss it. Everything about the show deserves 5 stars.

Outstanding show from a professional entertainer. Like his last book/music tour having his poet, novelist co-writer on the stage was novel and well delivered. Beyond that, Rodney's voice live and non-produced is strong, pleasant, and very expressive. The new material was well done. Rodney's encore by staying on the stage solo was a very nice touch. And of course we must give strong praise to Steuart Smith, simply one of the very best, virtuoso guitarists in existence. Seeming effortless, smooth, versatile, and dazzling on every solo and supporting accompaniment . Steuart Smith is not to be missed anytime he is within commuting distance.

I have seen Rodney several times in the past and enjoyed this show more than usual. I liked the acoustic sound, musicians were all extremely talented and the choice of songs was terrific! This is a great place to see live music. Good seats, very intimate and reasonably priced.

Rodney Crowell came out very confidently with his band including stand-up bass, electric guitar, and fiddle. He made B.B. Kings seem very intimate along with each song he sang.

Rodney Crowell is a country music great, and, as he said in his show, though he was joking, an original. Mixing readings from his book, a memoir of growing up, with his music gave a unique richness to the evening. Lending his voice to his prose in oral reading brings a dimension to the prose that the reader might miss. His singing voice maintains its resonance and depth, always kind of amazing to me. Humor and seriousness blend in his lyrics and his music. This guy is simply real and great. He said Emmylou Harris and he are planning an album and planning to reassemble the Hot Band. Reserve my tickets now!

We have been fans for a very long time, more years than I care to admit. Rodney played to a small gathering. Weather and probably not enough promotion kept the crowd very small but those of us that came out in the rain were rewarded for our effort. It was like having Rodney in our living room, the gathering was that small and intimate. His songwriting is insightful and runs a wide gamut. His singing and guitar playing were masterful. It's so enjoyable to see a performer perform, without enhancements, makeup, canned backup, etc. Rodney delivered a great and honest performance and we are happy we finally got to see him live. It definitely won't be our last time!

Outstanding show, Played with great guitarist/singer and acoustic bass backup. Very diverse set lots of newer tunes will older classics later in set. Excellent sound!

Rodney was great, entertaining and included two great musicians to accompany him. As always, Rodney brings it, incredible voice and song writing. Kevin

Fabulous venue, very comfortable, great sound and terrific entertainers. Would definitely go to the Uptown Napa Theatre real soon!

Not really that familiar with either artist before the show and i was happy that I drove all the way from Guerneville. The theatre is a great place to see any and all venues as all seats seem like good seats. Sound was also very good. The blend of James McMurtry & Rodney Crowell were a great mix of good guitar playing and personalities. Enjoyed the show. Thanks S

He was absolutely fabulous....and his lead guitar artist was phenomenal!! Incredible evening.

James McMurtry opened for Rodney Crowell - Little long on the opening act, which meant Crowell didn't start until 9:45, but was definitely worth the wait - He had Will Kimbrough on stage with him which was an unbelievable treat in itself - Real energetic set - did not lag at all

A fine songwriter, fun entertainer, and what a wonderful pair of musicians he chose to bring along for the ride! I particularly enjoyed his rapport with Will Kimbrough. Well worth the late night! This was the first time I ever heard him live. Very enjoyable despite a roudy audience. The sound was great despite a noisy audience. I know you all know him really well, but give us first-timers some slack and pipe down. Neighbor's whistling just about blew my ear drum out. I think he missed the drummer because he played air drums for his favorite songs. His wife sang along. It sure wasn't the Symphony!!! I recommend him highly.

What a great evening for the headliner and venue. And the accompanying artists (not side men) were great too.

He put on a wonderful show, he still has what it takes, his voice is amazing. Sharing some of his life was awsome and so interesting. Sharing his experience w/the RV was a hoot. I could have stayed longer, but he was probably tired after such a performance.

My husband and I had not attended one of your concerts before, though our friends had, and were among the several who came back to chat with you prior to the concert at the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA. As a result, we go to sit right up front. I was amazed at the number of songs he'd written that I knew, but never associated with him. I would definitely attend another concert, and have already recommended him to several friends. Thank you, Rodney, for a great time!

We are new fans thanks to the Chinaberry Sidewalks book. A one man show that delighted us all thru the entire evening.

What a crowd pleaser - just sit back and enjoy the music flowing over the top of you. Rodney Crowell, laid back and easy going, enthralled his audience with readings from his new book and singing songs from his playbook that took us to a place of contented, sated listeners. And just when you think it's over, he gave us the pleasure of picking out the encore songs. Nice to be entertained by a real person, who enjoyed being there as much as us ticketholders and we surprised him by knowing the music as well (and sometimes better) than he did.

The smaller setting of the Duck room at Blueberry Hill along with the excellent performance of Rodney Crowell made for an unforgettable night. His music and stories were captivating from beginning to end. Even if you don't know every word of every one of his songs, he puts on such a good show, it doesn't matter. I HIGHLY recommend this show.