Post by Doug on Jan 20, 2006 8:01:19 GMT -5
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Krauss wows with jams, jokes
KENT KIMES - NIGHT CAP
Who knew that Alison Krauss was such a joker?
Krauss, who held court Sunday with her band, Union Station, at a sold-out Palace Theatre, peppered the show with many humorous asides and anecdotes, providing many moments of levity in between the music.
Krauss said her first rule of living is: safety first.
The second rule: "Scratch it if it itches ... even if it's in your britches."
That got a huge laugh from the crowd and set the tone for the evening, which came off as a sort of cross between "Prairie Home Companion," Grand Ole Opry and a bluegrass jam session.
Krauss and company were in fine form, both musically and comically.
Folks who came to the show expecting to hear the Soggy Bottom Boys of "O Brother, Where Art Thou" fame, weren't disappointed. Guitarist/mandolinist Dan Tyminksi, the singing voice of George Clooney in "O Brother," had plenty of microphone time, including the foot-stomping crowd-pleaser "Man of Constant Sorrow."
Krauss also revealed that in addition to providing Clooney's singing voice for "O Brother," Tyminski was the heartthrob's butt double, too. Once again, who knew?
There is much debate about whether AKUS should be considered bluegrass.
Here's my answer: the band is to Ralph Stanley and Earl Scruggs as popular rock act System of a Down is to Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley.
What do I mean? AKUS can rip through a traditional bluegrass song like nobody's business but has taken those foundations of the genre and explored new territories, adding elements of commercial country, rock, pop and folk.
Who cares anyway? With a voice as smooth and angelic as hers, Krauss could sing the menu at McDonald's and I'd listen.
A highlight of Sunday's performance was a twangier version "Oh Atlanta," a Bad Company song, which sounds more authentic in AKUS' deft hands than four English guys anyway.
Then there was my personal favorite, "When You Say Nothing at All," a beautiful ballad that showcases Krauss and bandmates' many strengths.
Krauss wows with jams, jokes
KENT KIMES - NIGHT CAP
Who knew that Alison Krauss was such a joker?
Krauss, who held court Sunday with her band, Union Station, at a sold-out Palace Theatre, peppered the show with many humorous asides and anecdotes, providing many moments of levity in between the music.
Krauss said her first rule of living is: safety first.
The second rule: "Scratch it if it itches ... even if it's in your britches."
That got a huge laugh from the crowd and set the tone for the evening, which came off as a sort of cross between "Prairie Home Companion," Grand Ole Opry and a bluegrass jam session.
Krauss and company were in fine form, both musically and comically.
Folks who came to the show expecting to hear the Soggy Bottom Boys of "O Brother, Where Art Thou" fame, weren't disappointed. Guitarist/mandolinist Dan Tyminksi, the singing voice of George Clooney in "O Brother," had plenty of microphone time, including the foot-stomping crowd-pleaser "Man of Constant Sorrow."
Krauss also revealed that in addition to providing Clooney's singing voice for "O Brother," Tyminski was the heartthrob's butt double, too. Once again, who knew?
There is much debate about whether AKUS should be considered bluegrass.
Here's my answer: the band is to Ralph Stanley and Earl Scruggs as popular rock act System of a Down is to Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley.
What do I mean? AKUS can rip through a traditional bluegrass song like nobody's business but has taken those foundations of the genre and explored new territories, adding elements of commercial country, rock, pop and folk.
Who cares anyway? With a voice as smooth and angelic as hers, Krauss could sing the menu at McDonald's and I'd listen.
A highlight of Sunday's performance was a twangier version "Oh Atlanta," a Bad Company song, which sounds more authentic in AKUS' deft hands than four English guys anyway.
Then there was my personal favorite, "When You Say Nothing at All," a beautiful ballad that showcases Krauss and bandmates' many strengths.