Son Volt in San Diego June 5th?
VERY intimate show. 75-100 people max. Guys strolled out around 8:45. Jay in good humor throughout - chatty even, for him anyway. Thanked everyone for coming and apologized for people having to "jump through hoops" to get tickets for the show. Made a passing reference to the giant column that blocked half the stage. After a couple of tunes he said, "We're 3/5ths of Son Volt" and introduced Chris and Andrew. Later between songs he said it was the first time he'd ever been onstage with a pair of pink boots. He was referring to the Nancy Sinatra boots that were mounted behind him. "That's ok," he said "they're Nancy Sinatra's."
Band was tight. Sound was muddy at first and Chris was tough to hear (plus I couldn't see him behind the damn pole), but evened out by the end of The Picture. Picture with harmonica. Oddly, no harmonica for Grammaphone - bummer. Short set. Enthusiastic crowd. Exurbia and Meth were highlights - they stood up best without drums and keys.
Chris hung out afterward outside the entrance to the Cafe smoking a cigarette and chatting. Very approachable.
I have no idea why this show was scheduled, but the San Diego VOLT fans got a huge treat - and FREE. Incredible.
Band was tight. Sound was muddy at first and Chris was tough to hear (plus I couldn't see him behind the damn pole), but evened out by the end of The Picture. Picture with harmonica. Oddly, no harmonica for Grammaphone - bummer. Short set. Enthusiastic crowd. Exurbia and Meth were highlights - they stood up best without drums and keys.
Chris hung out afterward outside the entrance to the Cafe smoking a cigarette and chatting. Very approachable.
I have no idea why this show was scheduled, but the San Diego VOLT fans got a huge treat - and FREE. Incredible.
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Decent last night... was hoping for a gem, didn't really get it. Just the standard Windfall & Tear Stained Eye.
Met Jay briefly after the show and got a picture with him... he was not too excited to make any acquaintences, which is what I should expect. I was very happy just to get a moment with him and to let him know that I understood his music and loved it all. Met Andrew and Chris too, they were cool guys... they seemed hurried by Jay.
Nice to meet you Jeff, had fun talking all things jay with ya.
Met Jay briefly after the show and got a picture with him... he was not too excited to make any acquaintences, which is what I should expect. I was very happy just to get a moment with him and to let him know that I understood his music and loved it all. Met Andrew and Chris too, they were cool guys... they seemed hurried by Jay.
Nice to meet you Jeff, had fun talking all things jay with ya.
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Awesome show. Great crowd, surprisingly loud. Jay seemed to be in a good mood, though the encore seemed forced and rushed. Chris rocks, hands down. What a kickass player (despite the obvious flub during Meth). So cool. The only bummer was the huge pillar in the middle of the front of the stage that he hid behind for most of the set.
Songs played (probably a little out of order):
Satellite
Circadian Rhythm
The Picture
Underground Dream
Beacon Soul
Methamphetamine
Who
Exurbia
Highways and Cigarettes
Bandages and Scars
Afterglow 61
Windfall
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Gramophone
I think with the stripped-down setup allowed for a much different band dynamic in which the players present were allowed to shine quite a bit more. Glad to have seen it.
Songs played (probably a little out of order):
Satellite
Circadian Rhythm
The Picture
Underground Dream
Beacon Soul
Methamphetamine
Who
Exurbia
Highways and Cigarettes
Bandages and Scars
Afterglow 61
Windfall
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Gramophone
I think with the stripped-down setup allowed for a much different band dynamic in which the players present were allowed to shine quite a bit more. Glad to have seen it.
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