Ray LaMontagne - Got the Stuff

Missed him in Minneapolis, but here is a link to a review and a short post concert article on him. I really like "Trouble" as well as "Till the Sun Turns Black". I wanted to see the concert, but was unable to. Please cut and paste http at the start and html at the end.

www.startribune.com/1374/story/840628.

www.startribune.com/1526/story/845224.

Tristan Prettyman opened the show and that was my first time hearing her and her band. They sounded really nice with a laid back sound. She has a very nice voice.

Ray came on and from the first words he sang I knew I was in for a special performance. It was absolutely incredible. I loved his 2 cds already but this was something much more than I anticipated. He is an incredible artist and displays so much emotion. I don't think I have ever had goosebumps that many times during any show I have seen. His band was fantastic and the venue was perfect. I was very lucky to have seen his show. This was assigned seating including the mainfloor. About 5 songs into the show a couple got up and started dancing in front of the front row. One song later you couldn't see the rows anymore as people just crowded the main floor and danced and listened together. It was something special. If you have the chance don't miss him.

Glad you liked it Nick. Just curious, did he speak much between songs in Detroit Nick? I'll echo the sentiment once again - don't miss him if he performs nearby. This is really heartfelt music, and a powerfull performer. Pick up either of his CD's and see if you agree.

Marco

I was at the Detorit show...he barely spoke...the fans were much more vocal...almost to the point of annoying with the yells to Ray, but he was incredible. Someone that talented doesn't need to speak...I bought the ticket to hear him sing, not talk...he was very polite though when he spoke.

Amazing show.

I totally agree with you sein321. My wife and I were really annoyed by folks jibing him to talk more between songs (this is at the Seattle show). I was hoping it would be received differently at other shows, but I guess not. He cleary was not comfortable speaking, and said everything he needed to with his singing and songwriting. Very powerful stuff! A remarkable talent.

Marco