To date, my Levi “concert” experience has consisted of Levi (and Heather) driving from Nashville to NYC to
play 3 songs at Banjo Jim’s…..(3 friggin songs!!) Next was an ill fated gig at an Irish Pub in which most people
would rather talk than listen. (for which I take full responsibility) So last night, as they say.. the 3rd time is the charm.
It got off to a rocky start.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_fXkcG-Rwo
Seriously, so easy, even Lincoln could do it…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNEDTT0kQuo
(You know I had to bust your chops on that one.. lol)
The Livingroom is a venue that holds about 100-130 in NYC where people pay a cover charge to . get this.... LISTEN TO and actually APPRECIATE MUSIC. What a concept! Last night.. the place was packed, the audience was attentive and responsive. (great energy)
So, we have all heard the new songs from Godel being developed.. and final production on a few of them… TORNADOES and I AM CERTAIN I AM A TRAIN are my 2 favorites (so far) but I was worried how he would pull them off LIVE. Could they be as good as what Ihave already heard?
Levi opened with TORNADOES, and all I could to is sit back and say WOW. The combination of the music filling the venue and just how engaged the audience was, it was just fantastic. He looked a bit nervous when he started, but that slowy dissipated as he got into his groove... TRAIN was equally awesome.. and I could not help but think about main stream music, and how “lucky” you are if you can get 2 good songs out of a CD. (the rest is usually just “fill”) Godel is going to be something special…..
This was my first time hearing THANKS BUT NO THANKS. Every one ate it up, There were big laughs and smiles during the whole song. Of course WHICH DRINK was amazing as usual... and I'll never get tired of listening to DEL CIELO.
Kate Havnevik is a sweetheart. Loved her unique style and I actually recognized a couple of the songs from Grey’s Anatomy. It was great seeing Levi up there, playing all kinds of back up from guitar to “percussion”….on his guitar…. Her Base player and beat-boxer back up were amazing. Lots of fun and energy.
I can finally say that I’ve seen Levi at his BEST.
Levi, THANKS for a great evening. I’m so darn proud of you.
