Ray Lamontagne

[zoomer41]

I'll be 2nd row as well....can't wait

[luv41]

The show was FANTASTIC!!! Almost the same setlist as the one at the Tower, but Ray blew me away.........I was actually in the 4th row, but Ray was directly in front of me all night and I was just mesmerized.

There was an obnoxious girl screaming from the balcony for Hannah, which Ray politely said he wasn't going to play and she kept it up, he said something about AA in town looking for her...............it just puzzles me why people have to ruin the intimate atmosphere of these places...........???

He has got such a powerful voice.........can't wait to get this recording (tho that damn chick screaming os going to ruin it!)

5 more days till MSG!!!!

[Carbon Copy]

Originally Posted by luv41

The show was FANTASTIC!!! Almost the same setlist as the one at the Tower, but Ray blew me away.........I was actually in the 4th row, but Ray was directly in front of me all night and I was just mesmerized.

There was an obnoxious girl screaming from the balcony for Hannah, which Ray politely said he wasn't going to play and she kept it up, he said something about AA in town looking for her...............it just puzzles me why people have to ruin the intimate atmosphere of these places...........???

He has got such a powerful voice.........can't wait to get this recording (tho that damn chick screaming os going to ruin it!)

5 more days till MSG!!!!

her name was probably hannah

[siserilla]

I'm seeing him on 4/27 and it's been 3 years since I've seen him last. Cannot wait!!

[luv41]

Originally Posted by Carbon Copy

her name was probably hannah

Someone in the audience screamed out and called her a "whore" which I thought was a bit extreme. I really couldn't believe the behavior of these people. I was soo nervous he was going to walk off the stage after all the stories I've heard about his temperment. I didn't dare take a picture..........but I will never forget the night so who needs a pic!

http://blogs.courant.com/eric_danton...rt-review.html


Here's a review

[Xavid]

He's playing here in Louisville, KY April 25th at the Brown(awesome, intimate venue) - but my insane excitement about this ended abruptly when I realized that the same night I'll be in Nashville seeing Big Whiskey.

[Philmb]

I still care for you= amazing

Saw the Minneapolis show in Oct. Jolene closed the show!

[herzag17]

Originally Posted by luv41

Someone in the audience screamed out and called her a "whore" which I thought was a bit extreme. I really couldn't believe the behavior of these people. I was soo nervous he was going to walk off the stage after all the stories I've heard about his temperment.

its sad, but inevitable. at his last Chicago performance, these annoying girls directly behind us kept yelling "Trouble!!", even after he played it. they were up dancing in the aisle for the last 5 or so songs - and were right in my view. at that point in time, they were whores in my book.

[herzag17]

Ray's first two albums "Trouble" and "Til the Sun Turns Black" are now out on vinyl.

[Brant Marshall]

I met Ray and the band on my first show. (INDY October 2008) I first saw this guy on LIVE AT ABBEY ROAD and wanted to see him live ever since. So pretty cool to meet him personally. He cant stand the Jolene yellers and i still cant figure out if he wants the people at his venue's to stay seated. I went again this year in Ann Arbor (The Michigan Theatre) and he played Jolene first i think just to get it out of the way and to control the audience. He made a reference that he wasnt an asshole or a troubled soul and went on to talk to the audience...he claimed it was the first time he has talked openly at a venue in 6 years. The dude was totally funny he talked for 5 minutes or so about growin up poor,trailer parks, and a few other funny quips. He had an opener named Jessica Lea Mayfield that recently was working with the Black Keys. The Black Keys are being produced by Rick Rubin who was the person who last worked with Johnny Cash and in my opinion everything he touches turns to gold. I actually was able to briefly speak to Jessica Lea Mayfield after the show and wish i would have known more about her and the Rick Rubin connection beforehand. I would like to get a copy of that show if anyone knows a means of doing so. I am diggin Ray....even dmb has admitted they werent that great when they first started so i have my eye and ear on this one. I even like a few songs from Jessica Lea Mayfield and she now has some huge street cred with me just from the Rick Rubin connection.

[herzag17]

Originally Posted by Brant Marshall

I met Ray and the band on my first show. (INDY October 2008) I first saw this guy on LIVE AT ABBEY ROAD and wanted to see him live ever since. So pretty cool to meet him personally. He cant stand the Jolene yellers and i still cant figure out if he wants the people at his venue's to stay seated. I went again this year in Ann Arbor (The Michigan Theatre) and he played Jolene first i think just to get it out of the way and to control the audience. He made a reference that he wasnt an asshole or a troubled soul and went on to talk to the audience...he claimed it was the first time he has talked openly at a venue in 6 years. The dude was totally funny he talked for 5 minutes or so about growin up poor,trailer parks, and a few other funny quips. He had an opener named Jessica Lea Mayfield that recently was working with the Black Keys. The Black Keys are being produced by Rick Rubin who was the person who last worked with Johnny Cash and in my opinion everything he touches turns to gold. I actually was able to briefly speak to Jessica Lea Mayfield after the show and wish i would have known more about her and the Rick Rubin connection beforehand. I would like to get a copy of that show if anyone knows a means of doing so. I am diggin Ray....even dmb has admitted they werent that great when they first started so i have my eye and ear on this one. I even like a few songs from Jessica Lea Mayfield and she now has some huge street cred with me just from the Rick Rubin connection.

Jessica Lea Mayfield has the capability to be really good...but her age really shows my the immaturity of her songs and the fact that she has little variance in sound between each one. The first song you're thinking "ok, this is kinda good". by the third one you're asking "why does she continue to play the same song over and over?" Good voice though - so the possibility is there with people helping her along the way, such as RR.

[phlaming lips]

Ray solo shows on sale for the US shows on August 3rd (for most)
(I enjoy the solo shows more than with the band)
Tour Dates
09/03/09 Thu Gaiety Theatre Dublin, IR
09/04/09 Fri Gaiety Theatre Dublin, IR
09/05/09 Sat Gaiety Theatre Dublin, IR
09/06/09 Sun Royal Theatre Castlebar, IR
09/08/09 Tue Usher Hall Edinburgh, GB
09/09/09 Wed Newcastle City Hall Newcastle, GB
09/10/09 Thu Civic Hall Wolverhampton, GB
09/12/09 Sat Sheffield City Hall Sheffield, GB
09/13/09 Sun Manchester Bridgewater Hall Manchester, GB
09/14/09 Mon Portsmouth Guildhall Portsmouth, GB
09/16/09 Wed Royal Albert Hall London, GB
09/17/09 Thu Royal Albert Hall London, GB
09/18/09 Fri Melkweg Amsterdam, NL
09/19/09 Sat La Cigale Paris, FRA

10/15/09 Thu Strathmore North Bethesda, MD
10/16/09 Fri Meyerhoff Symphony Hall Baltimore, MD
11/01/09 Sun Fox Theatre Atlanta, GA
11/04/09 Wed Wang Center Boston, MA
11/07/09 Sat Tower Theater Upper Darby, PA
11/09/09 Mon Beacon Theatre New York, NY
11/12/09 Thu Auditorium Theatre Chicago, IL
11/13/09 Fri State Theatre Minneapolis, MN
11/15/09 Sun Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium San Francisco, CA
11/17/09 Tue Ellie Caulkins Opera House Denver, CO
11/20/09 Fri Orpheum Theatre Los Angeles, CA

[stacy7005]

he's playing both bethesda and baltimore. awesome.

[phlaming lips]

Originally Posted by stacy7005

he's playing both bethesda and baltimore. awesome.

I think both of those are symphony/orchestra shows, which sounds pretty interesting.

[jdkolles2]

2nd row for the Minneapolis show this November! Does anyone know where one could get a setlist from his last show in Minneapolis in October 08? How about show downloads?

[herzag17]

got no love on the initial presale...go in today and get two tix in Row A of the balcony (chicago - great seats).

stupid fucking ticketmaster verification thing wouldnt work. 5 times i tried different cards - all of which have no issues anywhere else. WTF. got kicked out. very happy right now.

[OlivePoet]

Presale sold out in 1 minute!

I go to Roosevelt University now, so I'm going to see what kind of things I get from the Auditorium theatre.

[herzag17]

Originally Posted by herzag17

got no love on the initial presale...go in today and get two tix in Row A of the balcony (chicago - great seats).

stupid fucking ticketmaster verification thing wouldnt work. 5 times i tried different cards - all of which have no issues anywhere else. WTF. got kicked out. very happy right now.

out of frustration, i went on again and god Row D of first balcony - and my effing card worked. i dont understand and am glad i got the tix, but i would like to know how not to get fucked next time i want to buy tickets.

[herzag17]

Originally Posted by OlivePoet

Presale sold out in 1 minute!

I go to Roosevelt University now, so I'm going to see what kind of things I get from the Auditorium theatre.

TM 'presale' pswd is 'gossip' today.

for this show there are 3 presales - rl.com, amex and now jambase. then tomorrow its on sale for the 'public'.

[Giant Jew]

I wish I could go that show in Bethesda (My GF lives there) but once again playing college football will make me miss out on a concert.

[s0628711]

Anyone going to the show/s in Beacon coming up? I'll be there Tuesday.

[Ashley J]

Originally Posted by jdkolles2

2nd row for the Minneapolis show this November! Does anyone know where one could get a setlist from his last show in Minneapolis in October 08? How about show downloads?

Lucky SOB!! I was outta commission when tickets went on sale (missed the pre-sale as well). Now I'm not going at all... Wave 'hi' to RL for me!

[SqueeBaBooSquee]

He's an amazing songwriter and I would do unspeakable things to acquire his voice.

[s0628711]

I'm looking forward to his show. Has anyone seen him and can give me an idea of what to expect? I've heard the crowds can annoy him with the shouts and such.

[evgatch]

Originally Posted by s0628711

I'm looking forward to his show. Has anyone seen him and can give me an idea of what to expect? I've heard the crowds can annoy him with the shouts and such.

yeah just saw his solo acoustic in atl last night.
it was great, i would give the crowd a b+ they were mostly respectful and quiet, not too much disrespectful yelling. he has really bad stage fright so little things can throw him off but he was practically flawless and his voice was gorgeous and booming last night. he mixed it up from his big 3 releases and played 2 covers. please for the love of god DONT yell hannah. also i would suggest going early to see the oper lissie, she was great

[s0628711]

Thanks for the info. Around what time did Ray start his performance? and the opener?

[herzag17]

Originally Posted by s0628711

I'm looking forward to his show. Has anyone seen him and can give me an idea of what to expect? I've heard the crowds can annoy him with the shouts and such.

cant comment on this solo tour, but expect to be blown away. if you are in a decent theatre and its solo, hopefully the crowd will be on the same page. i have a few reviews of past shows in my sig if you are interested.

[herzag17]

kind of a spoiler if you are going to a show...but some clips from the ATL show:

Jolene:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBSdIvm4Tog

To Love Somebody:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boCPsW5JGgk

Be Here Now:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OAkUfVlcRk

Burn:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsYfYclXeDI

Set (pulled from til the sun turns black msgbd):
- Be Here Now
- Sarah
- Jolene
- Loretta (Townes Van Zandt cover)
- Hold You In My Arms
- Empty
- Let It Be Me
- Winter Birds
- Narrow Escape
- To Love Somebody (Nina Simone cover)
- Shelter
- Trouble
- You Are The Best Thing (original version, also referred to as The Woman In You)
- Gossip In The Grain

encore
- Burn
- All the Wild Horses

[s0628711]

I now have one extra, possibly a pair for Tuesday at the Beacon theatre. Anyone interested PM.

[radiokid311]

Did anyone record the audio for this show? I brought my recorder but realized I left my flash card at home when I got to the show

SUCH A GOOD SHOW!!!