Well, Yes, Everybody Knows "Live Music Is Better" - Mid-Summer 2021 Edition

Steve Earle w/ The DukesThe Birchmere  - Alexandria, Virginiaphoto by thrashette
(Click photo to enlarge)

 

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 and again in our Early Summer 2021 Edition of Everybody Knows "Live Music Is Better".

Last night we got together with a bunch of old buddies to catch Steve Earle w/ The Dukes in concert at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia.

A rather raucous affair summed up by Steve saying "It's great to see anybody in person instead of on a f'n screen" which was applauded heartily as The Dukes ripped into their lengthy set of standards, new tunes, and covers.

 

 

Steve Earle Autographed Setlist

photo by Cheryl 

 

Most touchingly were Steve's comments regarding the tragic passing of his son Justin Townes, before covering several of JT's songs.

The Mastersons

 

The opening set by The Mastersons was also most excellent as well.  Eleanor's singing and fiddle are not to be missed.

Let the music flow across all the lands in the summer of 2021!!

After all, isn't all about the "Ordinary People of RUST"? 

Rare R@D "Live Music Is Better" Bumper Sticker
w/ Hawks & Doves by Neil Young
(via TW Archives)

 

How about  you?  Any local concert reports to share below, please do so.

photo by Mark

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