I love that tortured soul!
The first time I saw her was at least 13 years ago in a small club on South Beach where she opened for Joe Ely. I had never heard of either one. A kick-ass show and I've been a big fan of both since then.
Last time I saw her was on the tour for Essence (a couple of years ago?) in a small theatre. She must have been having a rough night because she refused to get out of the bus and come on stage. After an hour, they apparently coaxed her out and she looked like death warmed over. After a couple of songs, she hit her stride, but still seemed miserable and withdrawn. Toward the end of the concert, she opened up a little and made a few comments, but she was clearly not in a sunny mood. Lucinda in a lousy mood is light years ahead of most who are spot-on. A true artist!
