Last night my wife and I saw Lyle Lovett and his Large Band. What a show, one of the best ever! Lyle, Christine, amazing 4 piece horn section, 9 person gospel choir, Russ Kunkel on drums (best ever) Luke Bulla on violin (best I've ever heard besides the incomparable Mark O'Connor), pedal steel, Matt Rollings on piano, Ray Hendron on electric guitar, John Hagen on cello. The tightest ensemble I have ever heard. Not a lick out of place, amazing solos not a note too long. But most of all, the love for the music and the joy of sharing it with each other and a great crowd at the College Street Music Hall in New Haven. Truly awesome. In addition to many of his well known songs, they did several lesser known, a couple of tributes to Guy Clark, and a few traditional gospel pieces in 2 1/2 hours of non-stop excellence. Every song was a wonder of song writing, singing and musicianship. Miss them at your peril!!