Post by AKUSfaninOHIO on Apr 25, 2005 7:44:21 GMT -5
I am having a hard time writing this concert review because I just don't know where to start. I guess I can start with the basic, the show was Saturday April 23 in Columbus Ohio at the Schottenstein Center. It was my first Alison Krauss and Union Station concert. I'm not even going to try to list all the songs that were performed because there is no way I could even come close to a correct list, but it is pretty much close if not the same as the list from the recent post about the New York show. My husband went to the concert with me, I was a little nervous about him going because he isn't a fan. We arrived at our seats, front row, about 7:20 and had to wait for the show to start at 8:00. The anticipation of it starting was really getting to me, I kept looking at my watch. About 7:45 Ron came on stage and started tuning up, a few minutes later Dan joined him. A few minutes past 8, the arena got dark and you could see them walking onto the stage and the minute I saw Alison she took my breath away. I was surprised I had that reaction, I never epxected she would have that affect on me. Restless was a perfect song to open the show, the song is amazing live. After a few more songs Alison talked to the audience and informed us she had 4 pieces of peach pie before coming on stage and she was wired and full of energy. She was dressed casual wearing black pants with white pin stripes and a light purple turtle neck sweater, gold dangly ear rings and open toed shoes with a big chunky heel, she looked very pretty. The guys were dressed casual wearing jeans and button up shirts. During one of the first songs, out of the blue Dan would be smiling and laughing and I couldn't figure out why. He would do that every once in awhile throughout the show, he was fun to watch. Alison took time out to introduce each of the guys telling stories about them. She talked about when she met each of them and how long they have been together, Dan's role in O Brother Where Art Though and how he was the butt double. She had a long conversation with Barry about his hunting and had many questions for him about camo wear, that kept us laughing and entertained for awhile. Barry said he took some time out for hunting in the Cleveland area while they were in Ohio. When she introduced Larry she told us about Larry's new hair do and that he loves to talk about it. Barry then said Larry is giving a workshop about his hair after the show. They are fun to watch together on stage, they all seem to get along so well like a happy family. All the songs sounded wonderful, Alsion sounds like an angel. If I Didn't Know Any Better was amazing to hear live. Oh Atlanta was fun. I can't pick a favorite song! Alison and Dan came out together for the encore and they stood right in front of us, they were later joined by the rest of the guys. The show ended at 10:20. I could have handled a few more hours but I understand they have other things to do. 
I was feeling good after the show. I asked my husband if he enjoyed the show, he said he couldn't believe there was so much talent on one stage and it was the best concert he has ever been to. I have been to a lot of concerts and I have to agree with him, best show I have ever seen!
I was feeling good after the show. I asked my husband if he enjoyed the show, he said he couldn't believe there was so much talent on one stage and it was the best concert he has ever been to. I have been to a lot of concerts and I have to agree with him, best show I have ever seen!
