Well, yes, as we discussed throughout 2020 everybody knows "Live Music Is Better", of course.
And again in our Yes, Everybody Knows "Live Music Is Better" - Spring 2021 Edition. So we bring you today our Summer 2021 Edition of Everybody Knows "Live Music Is Better".
Last night we got together with a bunch of old buddies to catch Night #2 of the sold out Richard Thompson concert at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia.
Our buddy Alex "The DJ" -- who has seen Richard Thompson countless times over the decades said that RT's voice and guitar have never sounded better. Over 2 hours set with no break, no intermission. Folks at both nights said last night was the better. RT played lots of new stuff and lots of standards, like "Turning of the Tide" and "Vincent", of course. He took requests for obscurities and tried to play. Lots of crowd energy which he very appreciated. "Keep Your Distance" brought the house down. No one was keeping their distance though. Much pent up joy released last night as we hugged all on our way out the door into a warm summer evening under a near full moon.
Let the music flow across all the lands in the summer of 2021!!
After all, isn't all about the "Ordinary People of RUST"?
What a brilliant artist, and like wine, he just keeps getting better with age.
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Totally agree Dan. An absolutely fantastic artist, especially live. He's right up near the top of my favourites list, alongside NY. If anyone has never seen him I would highly recommend it.
ReplyDeleteLove Richard. I wish I could have joined you guys for this.
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