great concert
by crash12 on 7/9/09Diesel Club Lounge - Pittsburghvenue was less intimate that what i expected for an ani concert, but she was awesome. preshow was great as well.
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ANI DIFRANCO IN CONCERT:
Alt-rock powerhouse and feminist icon Ani DiFranco continues to be a symbol of activism through music, pulling no punches with her socially conscious songwriting more than 20 years after her debut. At her inspiring live shows DiFranco gives it her all, delivering her unfiltered lyrics with a raw emotionalism that perfectly complements her polished guitar playing. From classics like "Shameless" to newer material like "Whose Side Are You On?", DiFranco covers a wide selection of favorites on her latest tour, never failing to have a blast in the process.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Born in Buffalo, NY, DiFranco was a precocious young talent, performing Beatles covers in local bars as early as age nine. Just a few years later she was playing original material in coffee shops, and by age 15 she had moved out of her mother's house to live in her own apartment as an emancipated minor. At age 18 she started her own record company Righteous Records, releasing her self-titled debut album on the label the following year. Over the next two decades DiFranco released a new album nearly every year, touring extensively and earning several Grammy nominations including a Best Contemporary Folk Album nod for 2000's Fellow Workers. Back on the road for her latest tour, the ever-prolific talent will treat fans to never-before-heard material from her upcoming album.
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
"Ani Difranco's performance was truly unforgettable. She changed guitars for every song and even changed some of the acoustics for a few songs. Her voice was even better live!"
"She plays so hard and with such precision. It's like watching the Cirque du Soleil, you see it with your own eyes and you still wonder if it's possible. She's so ceaselessly generous and friendly."
"Her vocals and energy are off the charts. She's funny, engaging and smart. We had a great time. A good mix of the old classics and a couple of brand new ones."
Rating: 4 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 Ani Difranco never disappoints!
by KellyNoelle2 on 7/9/09Diesel Club Lounge - PittsburghShe played old and new, and it was great! High energy, great personality, fantastic show! She's amazing and I feel lucky to have been there! Great show! Opening act was a surprise, and a great one! They were a nice start, and I will definitely be checking them out after that show. Very talented.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Ani, as awesome as ever!
by Shando on 7/9/09Diesel Club Lounge - PittsburghThe show was awesome; Ani rocked, and so did her band. I'm always so excited to see her amd so bummed when the show ends. Diesel was a great venue for her.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Ani Being Ani
by Snowsy on 7/9/09Diesel Club Lounge - PittsburghAs expected Ani DiFranco pours herself wholeheartedly into her performance. Rocks it. And makes the girls cry. Emoting with a passion and energy usually not seen after an artist "makes it" (even some of her most notable peers have jumped the shark), and an uncanny knack for weaving her poetry into non-standard guitar riffs with an end product that somehow is universally appealing, Ani whipped the crowd into a frenzy with each quick-fire guitar change and new song. Adding to the flow of the night and sense of intimacy was the club itself. The shift from the Rex to Diesel brought everyone within hugging distance (if not closer) of one another and made the overall feel more like something you'd see in a club on Bourbon Street, with the notable exception of having a true headliner on the stage. A Great Night Out.
Rating: 4 out of 5 I couldn't have imagined a better show....
by Shanna on 7/9/09Diesel Club Lounge - PittsburghThe concert started with Guggenheim Grotto- Who is actually on my favorites on Pandora Radio. In my opinion a dude from Ireland starting a show is always a good beginning. Ani was great- better than I could have imagined from being a listener for so long. The only thing I didn't like was the venue actually- I was on the upstairs floor- and had trouble actually seeing the stage.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Loved it!!
by MoGo on 7/9/09Diesel Club Lounge - PittsburghGreat Venue, great show!! Ms. Ani D is never a dissappointment.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Ani Difranco's Concert July 8th
by Booms on 7/9/09Diesel Club Lounge - PittsburghAni is awesome to begin with. The concert rocked. She did a nice mix of new and old songs. I really had a great time at Diesel.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Ani Rules
by Mookie on 7/9/09Diesel Club Lounge - PittsburghOutstanding as always - she never disappoints. Grotto was really good too.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Ani Difranco was great
by yogini on 7/9/09Diesel Club Lounge - PittsburghThe show was excellent. I have seen her probably 15 times and she just keeps getting better