Black Dub Tickets

Five stars – hands down. What an amazing show. I love Daniel Lanois and Black Dub is just another level of his fantastic sound. It really doesn’t get more real than this. The sound was fantastic and the soul was thick and wall to wall. Its a shame that this music doesn’t get more airplay or recognition. It’s for the true music lover that needs to feel something and isn’t afraid to show it. Although Daniel is the main guy in the band, Trixie Whitely stole the show. What an amazing talent. She sings with the soul of a thousand voices, plays drums along side the fantastic Brian Blade AND plays guitar. Lady Gaga who?? Katy Perry what?? The popular acts of today combined don’t even come close to the vibe Black Dub sets off. An inspiration all around only to be reflected in my music

Actually saw them at the 9:30 Club in D.C. the night before. The audience was disappointingly sparse for someone of this caliber. What's up D.C.? The music was terrific even though Trixie Whitley was obviously still nursing an ailment and taking sips of hot tea between songs. However, she was a trooper and powered through the show anyway. The ensemble has such a great sound it was a very soulful, uplifting experience.

Simply incredible show. Music at it's very highest level. 'Nuff said.

Better overall sound at Webster Hall than at the Bowery Ballroom show last year. A truly unique sound on guitar that's both powerful and mellow at the same time. It's hard to believe the voice that comes out of their singer. She can really belt it out. Brian Blade on drums was terrific, as was the whole band - a really cohesive sound; loved them.

I've been a fan of Daniel Lanois' for years and his latest project Black Dub is quite simply amazing! Do not miss them if they come anywhere near your town.

Saw Black Dub at the Music Box on May 28. Had very high expectations and they exceeded them all. Great musicianship. Strong performances from everyone. A lot of variety and all the band members were very interesting to watch. Hard to believe that music that rocking and sophisticated translates so well to a live performance. Lanois was incredible on the guitar. Just enough solos to show off his flash but really more tight playing with the rest of the band. It's still hard to believe that Trixie's singing is so strong and passionate. She is the real thing. As was drummer, who was fascinating to watch -- as was his drumming along with Trixie. They had a guest bassist who was also exceptional in terms of his guitar playing and his rich baritone voice. Very versatile group of performers who work very well as a team on stage. Harmonies were pure and fun. Just enough edge so that you knew it wasn't overly manufactured. I'm looking forward to seeing them again -- especially as they release new material.

Daryl "the Bird" Johnson joined the Black Dub touring ensemble--Daniel Lanois, Trixie Whitley, Brian Blades, and at times displaced fellow-bassist Jim "Sidepipe" Wilson--for about hslf the set at the Music Box in Hollywood Saturdy night. The band provided a typically rhythmic excursion into Lanois' land of echoplex behind-the-beat milk and honey grooving. Particularly sweet were Whitley's vocals, drawn from deep wells of a soulful inner sanctum. The woman is made of soul. And Blades' propulsive drumming provides as much of a signature to the band's sound as Lanois' Les Paul. Daniel was in fine form, scorching sonic pathways with his spare two-finger, beat-heavy guitaring. At times Jim Wilson seemed like a fifth wheel; probably better to have him sit out the LA gigs (if that's the dilly) or work things out a little better. But, oh man did they deliver. One minor caveat: how can you leave "Canaan" in the gig bag?

Rocca Deluca reminded me so much of Jeff Buckley but not as facile in his vocal range. Interesting, moody guitar playing but the sound engineering made it a bit slushy. Way too much base that distorted the sound and shook the building. Same problem for Daniel Lanois' band. They played very well but the engineering was poor, and made a lot of the sound slushy and a bit distorted. Young singer, Trixie Whitley has a big booming voice (out of a slight waifs' frame) but she needs to learn to vary her voice and not sing every song the same. I still like it best when Daniel sings his own things, but he seems reticent to do that a lot? The band played old and new favorites, and all in all I really enjoyed the new textures laid onto the old songs.

Real musical talent like this is rare. If they come to your city, and you pass on them, you are a fool. I’ve been glowing for days.

Great show. Nice venue, however, like most engineers, this guy mixed too much bass--60Hz -250Hz was just too loud. Unfortunately, that killed most of the definition in the bass guitars and made some of the vocals unintelligable. Musical performances were outstanding.