David Garrett and his band were phenomenal!!
by LMTA on 2/7/12Lisner Auditorium - WashingtonRating: 5 out of 5I had seen David Garrett's various performances on PBS and YouTube after discovering him quite by accident two years ago. My husband and I were extremely pleased to find out he was coming to the Lisner Auditorium and promptly purchased tickets. I'm pleased to say that David and his band were AMAZING......David is on fire when he's playing the violin and you can see it in his facial expressions and hear it in the astounding music that comes from his very soul. As he plays, one can't help but move with the music, taking in the pleasurable tones emanating from his violin....David's band compliments his eclectic style, each musician adding a bit more magic to the whole musical experience. I like the way David incorporated his latest CD's songs into the mix of classical and rock from his past CD's. I enjoyed David's humorous snippets leading up to each song he played, engaging the already enthralled audience with a peek into his 'daily' life. From a Michael Jackson medley, Phil Collins, and Nirvana, to classics from the maestros of the past, David entertained the diverse audience with a nicely mixed selection of music. He ended this fantastic concert with his rendition of Queen's "We Will Rock You" and everyone was on their feet singing, cheering, and dancing!! I have been to many, many concerts in my lifetime, and I would rank David Garrett among my top four!!! That's quite a complement since I've seen the likes of Led Zeppelin, Moody Blues, Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Bob Seger, etc....Kudos to David and his band. When he returns to the DC area, we will be there to see him again.....Rock On, David Garrett!!!!!