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JOHN FULLBRIGHT IN CONCERT:
Singer-songwriter John Fullbright took the folk world by storm in 2012 with his Grammy-nominated debut album From the Ground Up, and he's been on the rise ever since. His artfully crafted songs pay homage to his rural Oklahoma upbringing, and his evocative Americana sound is the perfect canvas for his heartrending vocals. Whether he's performing songs like "Forgotten Flowers" solo with his acoustic guitar or digging into "Jericho" with a full backing band, Fullbright is a no-frills performer who always lets his powerful music speak for itself at his intimate live shows.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
John Fullbright grew up on a farm in tiny Bearden, Oklahoma -- a town of fewer than 150 people. He took up the piano at age five and began lessons a few years later, and by the time he was in high school he was performing his music locally. He dropped out of college to pursue music, and in 2008 he launched his solo career. His first release was a 2009 live album recorded at The Blue Door in Oklahoma City, a venue that was an important stomping ground for Fullbright in the early years of his career. He made his full-length studio debut in 2012 with From the Ground Up, a critical and commercial success that garnered him a Grammy nomination for Best Americana Album. His 2014 sophomore album Songs received similar praise, resulting in a tour with like-minded folk duo Shovels & Rope. A passionate performer known for his world-weary voice and poignant lyrics, Fullbright continues to impress on his unforgettable tours.
I happened to be at a 2011 SXSW performance and have been a fan ever since. I was captured by his haunting voice and lyrics. His version of Hallelujah is my favorite of all time. I have not been able to see John Fullbright perform since, but hope to one day have the opportunity again!
I have been a huge Patty fan since Living with Ghosts. Her sweet soft voice has changed into a gospel growl and her music from sweet, painful short stories to more religious and less melodic somewhat disjointed songs. I never got into Downtown Church or American Kid. I have seen Patty a half dozen times and previously at her shows it was her and a guitar, piano and goosebumps on goosebumps. Not so much anymore. I long for her earlier songs and angelic sweet voice. She's grown into another direction that doesn't resonate with me. I love Patty of old, not so much of new. It doesn't mean she isn't one of our generations greatest talents. I just can't listen to Ohio after the sweetness of Kite, Please don't let me Die in Florida after Forgiveness. I will relish the songs of old and hope for newer sweetness to come. Now, John Fullbright was absolutely amazing, flawless, virtuoso, smart, deep, lyrical and musical brilliance. I'm a huge fan now. 3 stars for Patty 5 for John Fulbright.
