Post by philly on Mar 27, 2012 1:37:27 GMT -5
In case anyone missed this funny little video of their concert at the Brady theatre in Tulsa, OK Saturday nite:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrXgj9cSsJ0
Alison doesn't remember all the words to "A Living Prayer" here, and...you need to see the description & comments of the video on youtube. Love the audience reactions too
found this article about the concert:
There's a slideshow of 15 pictures in the article:
www.tulsaworld.com/scene/article.aspx?subjectid=269&articleid=20120326_269_D3_CUTLIN899208
By JENNIFER CHANCELLOR World Scene Writer
Published: 3/26/2012 2:22 AM
Last Modified: 3/26/2012 5:45 AM
Alison Krauss walked onstage, fiddle poised, ready for Saturday night's nearly full house at the historic Brady Theater.
Before she could utter a syllable, though, one eager fan yelled, "Welcome to Tulsa!" The crowd erupted in cheers. Krauss and her band, Union Station, answered with a grin and a nod before launching into the tune "Paper Airplane."
Afterward, she shielded her eyes from the spotlights and chatted conversationally, thanking everyone.
An eclectic crowd greeted her, a mix of young and old, casual and well-dressed. They each responded as one - with delight and acclamation.
Krauss' vocals effervesced with ease over "Daylight" and "Sinking Stone," her fiddle clutched in front of her chest like a talisman as she swayed in front of her microphone.
Applause rose as Krauss and her band rolled into "Let Me Touch You for Awhile," as she again balanced a vocal lead with fiddle interludes.
The band's music is an unconventional but harmonious mix of genres, from bluegrass and folk and elements of R&B, blues, pop, country and Americana. It works. It definitely works.
"Thankye, Alison!," crowed another audience member in a rare moment of silence. No other words were needed. The band used it as a segue into the instrumental "Who's Your Uncle."
The band sailed through its set, including "Ghost in This House," "Baby, Now That I've Found You," "Rain Please Go Away," "Sawing on the Strings," "Dimming of the Day," a soulful rendition of Paul McCartney's classic "No More Lonely Nights," their version of a crowd-clapping traditional folk tune "Man Of Constant Sorrow" (made popular in the movie "O Brother, Where Art Thou"), "Oh, Atlanta," "When You Say Nothing At All," "Whiskey Lullaby" and more.
Through the set, guitarist-mandolinist and co-lead vocalist Dan Tyminski helped build momentum.
"Dust Bowl Children" swept fans into silence, riveted by the profound simplicity of his storytelling.
Tyminski also took the lead and ushered in more intensity during performances of "Wild Bill Jones" and "The Boy Who Wouldn't Hoe Corn."
"What a wonderful town with a history steeped in music," added steel guitarist Jerry Douglas during his solo interlude.
"We're just happy you're here seeing us tonight instead of watching 'The Hunger Games.'" Laughter erupted in the aisles.
He also said he was happy to be back. Last time he was in Tulsa, it was as a part of Elvis Costello's band onstage at another historic Tulsa venue, Cain's Ballroom.
The night's mood was playful, despite the music's often heavy-themed lyrics.
After being introduced by Krauss as "our bulk underwear purchaser," banjo player Ron Block joked that he did indeed enjoy bulk everything. Krauss admitted she's new to the concept, but also delights in it. It became Saturday night's running joke.
(Tyminski also displayed his "shirt I bought in bulk" as he spread his arms wide for the crowd to see as he marveled at his own cornflower blue, button-down shirt.)
Alison Krauss and Union Station is a road warrior act that is as comfortable as ever together. The band performs gloriously as a whole - a true collective. Their harmonies, both instrumental and vocal, were captivating.
They happily ribbed each other.
A lighthearted Krauss admitted that they enjoyed songs in which just about everything bad that could happen does happen. Through it all runs threads of hope and redemption.
An encore of "Down to the River to Pray," "Your Long Journey" and "There Is a Reason" included a crowd singalong as if they were soul-touching hymns.
"We don't want anyone coming to our show feeling good," Krauss joked.
The audience laughed appreciatively, knowing all too well the buoyancy inherent in irony and powerful storytelling.
She smiled and poked - it's Block's fault if folks leave feeling a little mournful.
Indeed, even after two full hours, the ending came too soon.
I have to include this article about their show in Little Rock on Friday: ;D
MUSIC REVIEW
Krauss and troupe feel the love in LR
By Bobby Ampezzan
This article was published March 24, 2012 at 12:00 a.m.
LITTLE ROCK — Alison Krauss and her four-man string band were never louder Friday night than when they paused for applause.
“Gorgeous!” one man shouted.
“Been a little while since we been through here,” Krauss said, “but it’s good to be back.”
“I love you,” another man shouted.
“I love you, too,” guitarist Dan Tyminski shouted back.
Krauss and Union Station played an hour-and-a-half, stopping only for a brief, quasi-intermission that dobro player Jerry Douglas freestyled through. Krauss’ voice was as winsome as a mailman’s whistle caught through a hedgerow.
They took their first bow after Tyminski’s “I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow” and Krauss’ “Oh Atlanta,” but the act didn’t exit the stage before Tyminski picked up the guitar again and accompanied Krauss, along with Ron Block, on “When You Say Nothing at All.”
They played hits “Whiskey Lullaby,” an a cappella “Down to the River to Pray” and a couple more before finally calling it quits at about two hours.
The Robinson Auditorium setting was intimate but relaxed. There were a number of toe-tappers and knee-slappers in the set. If anyone got up to dance, they did so in the lobby.
“I have acquired a card that allows me to shop in bulk. So, now I shop in bulk,” Krauss told the crowd at the first break in the music. “How many cans of condensed milk does one person need ... ? But you know, I got some Mini-Wheats.
“I tell you what, it’s a thrill if you’ve ever shopped in bulk. Ron [Block], do you shop in bulk?”
Friday night was the kick-start of the spring tour, and Block and the other members of Union Station joked that, as the tour develops, Krauss will no doubt find new, even edgier subjects for interstitials between songs.
She will. She must.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrXgj9cSsJ0
Alison doesn't remember all the words to "A Living Prayer" here, and...you need to see the description & comments of the video on youtube. Love the audience reactions too
found this article about the concert:
There's a slideshow of 15 pictures in the article:
www.tulsaworld.com/scene/article.aspx?subjectid=269&articleid=20120326_269_D3_CUTLIN899208
By JENNIFER CHANCELLOR World Scene Writer
Published: 3/26/2012 2:22 AM
Last Modified: 3/26/2012 5:45 AM
Alison Krauss walked onstage, fiddle poised, ready for Saturday night's nearly full house at the historic Brady Theater.
Before she could utter a syllable, though, one eager fan yelled, "Welcome to Tulsa!" The crowd erupted in cheers. Krauss and her band, Union Station, answered with a grin and a nod before launching into the tune "Paper Airplane."
Afterward, she shielded her eyes from the spotlights and chatted conversationally, thanking everyone.
An eclectic crowd greeted her, a mix of young and old, casual and well-dressed. They each responded as one - with delight and acclamation.
Krauss' vocals effervesced with ease over "Daylight" and "Sinking Stone," her fiddle clutched in front of her chest like a talisman as she swayed in front of her microphone.
Applause rose as Krauss and her band rolled into "Let Me Touch You for Awhile," as she again balanced a vocal lead with fiddle interludes.
The band's music is an unconventional but harmonious mix of genres, from bluegrass and folk and elements of R&B, blues, pop, country and Americana. It works. It definitely works.
"Thankye, Alison!," crowed another audience member in a rare moment of silence. No other words were needed. The band used it as a segue into the instrumental "Who's Your Uncle."
The band sailed through its set, including "Ghost in This House," "Baby, Now That I've Found You," "Rain Please Go Away," "Sawing on the Strings," "Dimming of the Day," a soulful rendition of Paul McCartney's classic "No More Lonely Nights," their version of a crowd-clapping traditional folk tune "Man Of Constant Sorrow" (made popular in the movie "O Brother, Where Art Thou"), "Oh, Atlanta," "When You Say Nothing At All," "Whiskey Lullaby" and more.
Through the set, guitarist-mandolinist and co-lead vocalist Dan Tyminski helped build momentum.
"Dust Bowl Children" swept fans into silence, riveted by the profound simplicity of his storytelling.
Tyminski also took the lead and ushered in more intensity during performances of "Wild Bill Jones" and "The Boy Who Wouldn't Hoe Corn."
"What a wonderful town with a history steeped in music," added steel guitarist Jerry Douglas during his solo interlude.
"We're just happy you're here seeing us tonight instead of watching 'The Hunger Games.'" Laughter erupted in the aisles.
He also said he was happy to be back. Last time he was in Tulsa, it was as a part of Elvis Costello's band onstage at another historic Tulsa venue, Cain's Ballroom.
The night's mood was playful, despite the music's often heavy-themed lyrics.
After being introduced by Krauss as "our bulk underwear purchaser," banjo player Ron Block joked that he did indeed enjoy bulk everything. Krauss admitted she's new to the concept, but also delights in it. It became Saturday night's running joke.
(Tyminski also displayed his "shirt I bought in bulk" as he spread his arms wide for the crowd to see as he marveled at his own cornflower blue, button-down shirt.)
Alison Krauss and Union Station is a road warrior act that is as comfortable as ever together. The band performs gloriously as a whole - a true collective. Their harmonies, both instrumental and vocal, were captivating.
They happily ribbed each other.
A lighthearted Krauss admitted that they enjoyed songs in which just about everything bad that could happen does happen. Through it all runs threads of hope and redemption.
An encore of "Down to the River to Pray," "Your Long Journey" and "There Is a Reason" included a crowd singalong as if they were soul-touching hymns.
"We don't want anyone coming to our show feeling good," Krauss joked.
The audience laughed appreciatively, knowing all too well the buoyancy inherent in irony and powerful storytelling.
She smiled and poked - it's Block's fault if folks leave feeling a little mournful.
Indeed, even after two full hours, the ending came too soon.
I have to include this article about their show in Little Rock on Friday: ;D
MUSIC REVIEW
Krauss and troupe feel the love in LR
By Bobby Ampezzan
This article was published March 24, 2012 at 12:00 a.m.
LITTLE ROCK — Alison Krauss and her four-man string band were never louder Friday night than when they paused for applause.
“Gorgeous!” one man shouted.
“Been a little while since we been through here,” Krauss said, “but it’s good to be back.”
“I love you,” another man shouted.
“I love you, too,” guitarist Dan Tyminski shouted back.
Krauss and Union Station played an hour-and-a-half, stopping only for a brief, quasi-intermission that dobro player Jerry Douglas freestyled through. Krauss’ voice was as winsome as a mailman’s whistle caught through a hedgerow.
They took their first bow after Tyminski’s “I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow” and Krauss’ “Oh Atlanta,” but the act didn’t exit the stage before Tyminski picked up the guitar again and accompanied Krauss, along with Ron Block, on “When You Say Nothing at All.”
They played hits “Whiskey Lullaby,” an a cappella “Down to the River to Pray” and a couple more before finally calling it quits at about two hours.
The Robinson Auditorium setting was intimate but relaxed. There were a number of toe-tappers and knee-slappers in the set. If anyone got up to dance, they did so in the lobby.
“I have acquired a card that allows me to shop in bulk. So, now I shop in bulk,” Krauss told the crowd at the first break in the music. “How many cans of condensed milk does one person need ... ? But you know, I got some Mini-Wheats.
“I tell you what, it’s a thrill if you’ve ever shopped in bulk. Ron [Block], do you shop in bulk?”
Friday night was the kick-start of the spring tour, and Block and the other members of Union Station joked that, as the tour develops, Krauss will no doubt find new, even edgier subjects for interstitials between songs.
She will. She must.