--- Opener JD McPherson had a strong voice and sound, but I wish Merriweather had told me he existed. Ugh, opening bands… “Let The Good Times Roll” is super catchy. JD’s vocal clarity and musicianship makes me consider looking for them as a solo act in DC. Good for him.
--- “Rich Woman”: Danny and I hated it before the show (so listless), but it’s real smart live. A moody tease is perfect — don’t reveal too much too quick.
--- “Quattro (World Drifts In)”: patient, insistent, pro. I want more.
--- “Fortune Teller": so much better than the album! Playful, the Krauss section, the late guitar, and to quote Danny, “la voz!” This concert is going to be something else.
--- “The Price of Love”: already awesome on the album, so !!! Killer lyrics.
--- Heh at the intro to “Rock and Roll”: “It’s great to back here and on the road for the first time in a while.” Not possible to feel lonelylonelylonely during that solo!!!
--- “Please Read The Letter”: one of Danny’s favorites. A bit slight for me, but the combination of patience and insistence from “Quattro” works here too. Omg, the last two minute go into another dimension!!! Best of the night so far?! Also: Danny’s first tears.
--- “Let Your Loss Be The Lesson”: back down her earth. The strong title and voice get stuck into the midtempo muck.
--- “High and Lonesome”: who knew a quiet violin at the end would make a song? Such a cool surprise.
--- “Last Kind Word Blues”: Krauss’ voice is incredible. That’s all that’s needed here. !!!
--- “You Led Me To The Wrong”: Guy in front of us: “They sound amazing right now.” TRUE STORY. The effect of a smoke at a snail’s pace makes this one stand out. !!!! Lol, the guy says “holy shit” a second after I sent that message to James.
--- “Trouble With My Lover”: Interestingly, it was one of my favorite on the album, but it’s lackluster live.
--- HA, “that woman can sure sing the blues.” Indeed…
--- “Go Your Way”: useless on the album, rich live. Go figure!! They complement each other so well. Gravitas.
--- “It Don’t Bother Me”: Omg, Krauss is taking a listless song and making it a mountain!!!!
--- Unknown uptempo number: it’s great. [Apparently it’s “Leave My Woman Alone,” a Ray Charles cover!]
--- “Battle of Evermore”: !!!!! “Holy shit” x 5. Yields a gradually-unfolding, involuntary standing O. I won’t soon forget it.
--- No “Searching for My Love”?! Wow, straight into “Levee.” Intense.
--- “When The Levee Breaks”: Krauss’ violin is a goddamn scalpel. Now a second violin is playing off it. UN. REAL. Everyone is holding their breath!!!!!
--- “Gone Gone Gone”:!!! Swell victory lap. The episode “Us” after “The Train” in This Is Us.
--- “Stick With Me Baby”: Chill. Wish the song order was switched, but a nice sound.
--- “Can’t Let Go” / “Somebody Was Watching Over Me”: Same comment as before. There was such a tidal wave before it though, that the show still deserves top marks. Heh, fun electric and piano in the back halves.
Grade: A+
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