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Ray LaMontagne - Got the Stuff

Last night I went to see Ray LaMontagne in Seattle. What a great artist! That guy has soul - right from the center of his core. Somewhere between Joe Cocker and Aretha Franklin on the soule scale, with his own appreciation of life's ups and downs thrown in. Great voice, and he can really convey emotion. He is currently on tour, and I would encourage all to check out his music and consider catching a concert while he's currently out and about. Here is his website.
peter_s
jax2
3,031 posts
 
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
sein32113a2
1 posts
 
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.
jax2
3,031 posts
 
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
nicksgem10s
98 posts
 
The fans were urging him to talk in between songs but he really didn't until pretty late in the show and even then he was extremely soft spoken. He was very humble and thanked the crowd numerous times. He is wonderful and I will not miss him when he comes back to the Detroit area on his next tour. I think there will be a lot more music to come from Ray.
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