Yes, we already posted about this show, but now we found a couple video clips from the show. For the original post click here, and here are the videos:
Concrete Blonde at Ace of Spades “True”
The second video is after the “read more”. See you on the other side…
Update: Video is here
Note: for photos from the show and the full set list, click on the “read more”…
Veteran rockers Concrete Blonde were at Sacramento’s Ace of Spades last night and brought down the house with an energetic and spirited show that had the audience cheering and yelling for more.
Singer-songwriter Jim Bianco opened up the show with an entertaining set of originals. One audience member called him “a young Tom Waits”, but that’s not exactly true. He does have an offbeat style in both performance and lyrics but is at least a little closer to the mainstream. And was that a nylon string classical guitar that he was playing the crazy heck out of?
Time for the headliners: Concrete Blonde have been together since the late 80s and have broken up and retired more than a couple times. But they are back again and haven’t lost a beat. The show had only a couple numbers that were not immediately recognizable (Rosalie, The Damage I’ve Done). Very early on they played a blazing cover of Beds Are Burning (the Midnight Oil protest song) which was a definite highlight. But most of the show was classic song after classic song. Joey, True, Mexican Moon (acoustic), Someday, Ghost of a Texas Ladies Man, Tomorrow Wendy, God is a Bullet, Caroline, 100 Games of Solitare, Everybody Knows (acoustic), and more. And of course, for the encore, Bloodletting (The Vampire Song).
Lead singer Johnette Napolitano (buy her solo album too) mentioned she was a little under the weather but it didn’t stop her from delivering a great show. Her expressive and powerful voice is still there after all this time and the band has their stuff down. The crowd was wanting more but after a close-to two hour set that was that. I hope you went to the show! If not (or if so) there are some pictures, click on the “read more”. The first two are Jim Bianco (Johnette joined him for his last number) and the rest are Concrete Blonde. Sure they are cell phone photos, but a lot better than nothing, right?
Shop: Concrete Blonde | Johnette Napolitano
Ravenna Woods will be in nearby Davis at the Odd Fellows Hall on january 24th. They have an interesting sound, check out this live performance or find more on their web site. Then go see them.
Here’s what SPIN had to say about them:
“Why they matter: Ravenna Woods provides a crucial reminder to Seattle’s current scene: Just because it’s folky and acoustic doesn’t mean it must be pastoral and warm. The three-man band plays haunting urban folk, full of eerie vocal harmonies, spiraling fingerpicked guitar, minimalist percussion, and the occasional toy piano.” - SPIN.com
The two local (and formerly local) singer-songwriters took the stage at Shine Cafe last night. Both played entertaining sets and both are very talented writers, players, and singers. Here are a few pictures from the event. If you were there (or not) feel free to leave a comment…
Swell Productions is presenting some cool shows in the near future. Check out the names and then check out the shows. Support your local music venues and see some great artist at the same time. Win-win!
Country Joe McDonald’s Woody Guthrie tribute 1/7
David Lindley 1/14
Bill Champlin 1/21
Hot Club of Cowtown 1/29
For more info and tickets, visit the Swell Productions web site.
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