Admittedly,
Balkan/Bulgarian music is not something that I would
probably enjoy in my spare time. However, there wasn't
a single moment during the duo's 45 minute set that wasn't a
good time. In particular, I really enjoyed the way
that each sound from their instruments generated a specific
facial expression. It was almost as if you didn't even
need to hear anything as long as you could see their faces.
If you're planning on seeing Sharon Jones then at least know
that it's alright to show up early. You will be
entertained.
It's a little difficult to
explain a Sharon Jones And The Dap-Kings performance without wanting to only
type exclamation points and expletives. So, for the sake of this
ramble I'll try to just sum it up in one word.
Incredible.
It's what I thought from the moment she took the stage all the way through
when the Dap-Kings had the entire sold out crowd at Atone's yelling "I need
more" before the encore. Plus, it was an actual show. One
that had an elaborate 15-minute intro by the Dap-Kings, a lot of passionate
story telling by Sharon and an actual outro. I mean, I never really
thought about it before but most artists come out, play and then leave you
without much to latch onto, which is kind of a shame.
Anyhow, this was the best all around live experience that I've had the
pleasure of attending in a very long time, and I couldn't possibly recommend
it more.
:Sharon
Jones And The Dap-Kings - 100 Days, 100 Nights:
-
John Laird -
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