Comments on: Loud & Rich At UT Ballroom

By: Pete Fredriksen

Pete Fredriksen — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:07:09 +0000

I enjoyed the Ballroom show, but for the first time really seeing both artists in person, I liked “Loud” much better than “Rich”. Although Thompson is by far the most musically accomplished of the two, his snarky attitude verged on arrogance, and I wasn’t that impressed with his songwriting. Conversely, I found “III” much more entertaining – his darkly comedic riffs and facial antics combined for a truly unique musical experience that challenged the audience to stay up with the jest of his machinegun-paced rants, and be in on the joke at the end. You got it right–his stuff really does “shock”, and maybe more musicians should be willing (and able) to do that in today’s entertainment age. (Listen to his “No Sure Way” if you doubt his ability to write a gripping song–it’s probably one of the only songs about 9/11 that I think succintly defined that awful day.)
As a boomer, I don’t apologize for being able to front the ticket price–in today’s entertainment market many of the youngsters pay as much for cover charges and a few drinks plus cigarettes during the course of a night out on Sixth Street.
Me–I’d rather be at the smokefree Union listening to these talented folks and their guitars…

By: Hayden

Hayden — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:45:42 +0000

Actually, some of the live versions of “1952 Vincent Black Lightning” are riproaringly awesome. I just suspect he’s gotten bored with it over the years. The $45* felt steep to me, but I guess I’m out of touch with rising concert prices.

* $48 apiece for two tickets with fees and a mysterious “delivery charge,” even though our “tickets” were really just names on a Will Call list — and the Cactus Cafe still had us wait so long at Will Call that even though my wife and I were roughly 5th in line, we were passed by people behind us in line who paid at the door and got better seats. And I can’t stop complaining!

By: treehugger

treehugger — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:15:57 +0000

My teenaged daughter happens to like “1952 Vincent Black Lightning.” Its good to know that its best to stick with the recorded version(s) of the song.

Only $40? Seems reasonable in this day and age of $20 cover charges at small venues and $150 for the likes of George Strait or other “name” acts.

Thanks for the concert review (of artists I happen to like).

By: Hayden Childs Reviews Loud & Rich « Screengrab In Exile

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