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Sony hall is a great space. In addition to great drinks and tasty food, the service was stellar. Bettye is a force of nature and always delivers. The opening act, Wilray was an unexpected delight. It was a truly great evening.
Ms LaVette’s take on Dylan was right on. It was a perfect venue to see the coolness that is Ms Bettye. Had a fantastic night.
it was a real treat to see this show and to experience the dynamic performance of this iconic voice. Cannot wait for the new CD. She was very honest and fun to interact with. Would definitely see her again!!!!
Wow, what a great experience! Lovely lady with a gracious presence. I felt like I was in my living room with a friend and they were doing a private show for me! I even got a hug after the show as I brought her some warm water while she was on stage (it was a cold night in FL). What a voice...loved Ponte Vedra Concert Hall...too bad more people were not there. Billy Buchanan was her Pre show and fun fun ...great night!
She gave a great show. Her professional attitude and talent is great.
I loved the show even though it was not what I thought it would be. I thought it was going to be blues
Amazing concert. Such a fantastic voice and extremely entertaining.
“What were you thinking?”, my wife wanted to know when she discovered I had bought tickets. Neither of us particularly likes soul music and Aretha Franklin’s screaming is like fingernails on a blackboard. Indeed, what was I thinking? I must not have read the instructions. But we went anyway, had elegant bar food at Downtown Kitchen and Cocktails, and told the barmaid we’d be back soon for dessert, fully expecting to walk out of the concert after the second number. But the band was talented and tight with an undercurrent of subtle funk, most numbers were more ballad than raucous and, while there was still plenty of high pitched aural assault, Ms. Lavette at 71 was trim, energetic, immaculately dressed and coifed and, though her voice is (in her own words) not particularly mellifluous, she is possessed of an impressive ability to communicate her songs. She also seemed to have a lot of fans among the typical Arizona (old white) audience. We stayed – helped, no doubt, by there being no intermission. We wouldn’t do it again, but I must say I enjoyed it for the talent, the emotional conveyance, and the variety of experiencing intimate exposure to a high quality performance in a genre I generally hate. I thought it was a fair trade for missing dessert; my companion: not so much. Jarl
She touched everyone's heart with her bluesy renditions. Her band was spot on. Her energy was amazing. I loved every minute of it.
I'd never seen Bettye Lavette before, only listened on Pandora in advance of the show. I was blown away! She herself acknowledges that she doesn't have a "mellifluous" voice -- but she is an amazing interpreter of song. She communicates the gut-wrenching pain of heart-break and the determined resolve of overcoming!
The people of Jacksonville missed a legend. The tight band played off Bettye like they have played together for 50 years. Every note was on target. I became a fan when Bettye opened for Robert Plant in 2014 in Miami. I try to get to at least 5 concerts a year and if Bettye is within 500 miles I am there.
Simply one of the greatest singers alive today, Bettye LaVette performs soulful passionate interpretations of songs by a diverse range of artists (Fiona Apple, Aimee Mann, Lucinda Williams, The Pogues, Dylan). For anyone who appreciates emotional R&B singing that has substance, grit and incredible energy, she is a must see
Despite not feeling well Bettye LaVette put on an amazing show a the the Carolina Theater in Durham. It was very intimate and Bettye delivered moving vocals from previously recorded albums as well as her soon to be released album. Seeing her live was such an experience that I went online to see if I could catch another show while she was in NC! If you have any doubts about purchasing tickets, take my word for it you will not be disappointed with the depth of her vocals and soul!
Despite having a cold , the Lady soldiered bravely on and delivered a powerful & moving performance.
Her voice is great, band was terrific, she worked really hard and put on a great show. Loved the first few songs, then felt she fell into a pattern of songs that are similar (and a little depressing), but it picked up some. Although it's heavily scripted, her show is well done; she's an amazing person. It was great to hear how much this very special theater means to her.
Two remarkable acts in one evening. Both were terrific. You don't want to miss them if either are near you. One slight problem with the evening: apparently, the Blind Boys have signed with Sony for their new album. There seem to have been a number of people from Sony in the audience supporting them, which is great. What was not so great is that most of them seem to have left after the Blind Boys performed, leaving dozens of good, empty seats for Ms LaVette. That seems pretty rude-she may not be on your label, but she deserves respect. Shame on you all.
Bettye LaVette is an amazing stylish singer who breaks your heart with every cover song she does. Blackbird was a tour de force of adopting a song and making it completely personal not only to herself but to every person in the audience. Her voice cries out for love, acceptance and compassion. I loved every heart-rending rendition, every self-deprecating joke mixed with dignity and humility. I'd see her again!!!
What a great show. Blind Boys always wonderful. Bettye... Wow. Her ability to take a song we all know, turn it inside out and expose it in a new way never ceases to amaze me.
The Blind Boys continue to be a joyous treat. Bettye was spectacular. She leaves nothing for later, it is all on the stage when she is done. My guest ( a music producer) said it right "Bettye is what Billie Holiday might have been like ahd she found peace and acceptance in her life". Her version of "blackbird" is transcendant, and although not on any of her CD"s must be experienced. A most exceptional performance.
BETTY LAVETTE IS AN AMAZING TALENT WHO GIVES HER ALL IN EVERY SHOW WE HAVE SEEN. HER INTERPRETATION OF SONGS IS TRULY AWE INSPIRING.
