The rapturous praise and energetic applause that greeted the opening song of Sweet Honey In the Rock’s magnificent performance Thursday at the Muriel Kauffman Theatre indicated that the concert would contain plenty of communal rapport between the audience of about 1,200 and the six women on stage.
The entrancing version of “Hush (Somebody’s Calling My Name)” merited the spontaneous displays of enthusiasm.
John Convertino and Joey Burns of Calexico. The band performs Saturday night at the Granada in Lawrence.
You can take Calexico out of the Southwest but you can’t take the Southwest out of Calexico.
In December 2011, the duo of Joey Burns and John Convertino traveled to the Algiers section of New Orleans and for 12 days settled in to the cozy confines of the Living Room recording studio to record part of Calexico’s ninth studio album, “Algiers.”
Wednesday night, the four-man band from England unleashed its garish mix of hard-rock glam and pop metal on a crowd of more than 500 inside the Uptown, proving over the course of 85 minutes or so that a little humor goes a long way toward making a show memorable and entertaining.
Sweet Honey In the Rock Wednesday Muriel Kauffman Theatre Formed 40 years ago in Washington D.C., the revered a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey In the Rock remains a vital force in the preservation of the African-American vocal tradition. The ensemble is closely associated with material related to its interest in social justice and traditional civil rights causes. The venerable act's repertoire includes gospel favorites such as "Just a Closer Walk With Thee," the African-derived folk of "Cum Bah Ya," children's ditties like "Shoo Fly Don't Bother Me" and odes to the struggle for equality including "Ella's Song." While its membership has evolved, Sweet Honey In the Rock's commitment to soaring harmonies remains constant. Tickets to the 7:30 p.m. show range from $35 to $61.
Trampled by Turtles. Photos by John Sleezer/The Star
Its name may seem ludicrous, but the band Trampled by Turtles can evoke the sound of a stampede. The five-piece acoustic band hails from Duluth, Minn., yet its sound is drawn from Appalachia country blues and bluegrass. Unlike the critter in its name, however, there is rarely anything shy or slow-moving about the results.
The country recording star, judge on "The Voice" and husband to Miranda Lambert had this to say in an interview with the Great American Country network:
The amusing but misleading name of the Minnesota-based band Trampled By Turtles implies that its music is lethargic. The members of the bluegrass-oriented quintet may take their time on sensitive ballads, but they’re also capable of playing with furious speed. As Trampled By Turtles enters its tenth year, the collective retains a traditional bluegrass foundation even as it reaches out to rock and country fans with a brawnier sound. Opening act Carl Broemel is best known for his guitar wizardry as a member of My Morning Jacket. Yet it’s Broemel’s agile songwriting talent that makes his solo material memorable. Tickets to the 8 p.m. show are $20 in advance and $22 on the day of the show.
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