EFO - excellent!
by vaCarebear on 1/17/11Birchmere - AlexandriaEFO is still one of the best performances at Birchmere.
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EFO is still one of the best performances at Birchmere.
Again, the most entertaining band peforming today left me counting the days till their next show (January at the Birchmere). I don't know how they manage to play 17 full-length songs in 15 minutes (well, it's not 15 minutes really but sure seems like it). You have never heard live vocals like this from just four people, and one of the four is a drummer! Go figure. thanks for another great great show J,M,E,&R. The closing song was a real surprise. It was Sweet. See you in January.
This was a wonderful concert, as always. I was disappointed that the venue was far from full and I assume the band was, too. Must have been a lack of marketing because I know there are plenty of fans around. But those in attendance were enthusiastic and attentive enough to cover for those who stayed home. Theonly imperfection in the show was no "Baltimore". I expected to hear it since we were right down the road, but I did love "Sweet Virginia"! EFO is the best and I wish there were more opportunties to see them.
EFO never disappoints---and the now lost tradition of perfect 3- and 4-part harmonies lives on with EFO (thanks, EFO!!)---a collection of Virginia's finest musicians and songwriters--together now for almost 20 years.
I can only wish that they played more frequently, and in places closer to where I live. They are worth traveling to see. If you are unfamiliar with the group, get familiar, and go out to a show. They sound great on their CDs and somehow manage to be 400% better live.
What a terrific concert! The energy and skill of the EFO gang is unsurpassed. The addition of Jake (can't remember his last name) was a very nice treat. I love the banter of the EFOers. They make the concert seem so personal. Of course, the purity and clarity of their combined voices and harmonies are their truest strengths. Way to go EFO - you're the best!
We went to see Eddie from Ohio on the first night of their stay at the Birchmere. We have seen them many, many times and this show was a favorite. The new guy who played the violin and mandolin was great and brought a fresh sound to an already great band. All of the members seemed happy to be there and well rested. They were funny, esp. Mike, and natural, and totally entertaining. It was a blast!
After all of these years, Eddie from Ohio, still rocks!
Fantastic show! Some new songs as well as some of their great older songs. Eddie's drum solo was amazing. We found Mike's story about Bonnybrooke interesting - now the song has more meaning. Julie's singing of Great Day is always great.
Excellent group, wonderful sound and personality live. Small, community venue allowed for more personal experience.
EFO was awesome and the Birchmere is a terrific venue with good food and service. Couldn't be better!
As always - a great show. They play at Birchmere every January, and it's a tradition for our friends to attend. EFO never disappoints.
The food was great. EFO was funny and the music is food for the soul. What a great show!!!
We traveled 1000 roundtrip for this show and it was worth every mile!
This was probably our 5th or 6th EFO show, maybe 4th at the Birchmere. Not a bad seat in the house, and EFO was just as funny and entertaining and musically excellent as ever.
We've seen EFO at least a dozen times, and the shows at the Birchmere are always the best. Fabulous sound and an intimate setting. We took friends who had never been to the Birchmere and had never seen EFO before. They had a great time, loved the show and the food, and even bought the CD of the show which was being recorded live that night. I can never say enough about the Birchmere - the best place to see musical acts anywhere!
First of all, the Birchmere Staff is always great. Eddie from Ohio has a style all their own; makes you feel like you have known the band members for a long time. Not only are they great musicians, but they bring a level of their own lives to the stages. Lots of fun to see them again in a venue like the Birchmere.
We have seen EFO many, many times and this show was just fantastic! The addition of Jake and his fiddle is an obvious hit. The band was sharp as ever, Julie's voice never misses a note. Robbie and Mike's guitar playing is like I've never heard before. Eddie on drums....well there is no other word to describe that than awesome as always!! They played a great set list--loved the older stuff, too. The only sad part was that it had to end. What a fun, fun night at the Birchmere. We're ready to go again tonight!! Keep it up EFO--you guys are great!!
Lots of awesome music and love in the room. This is the 7th / 8th year EFO has performed at the Birchmere to a fiercely loyal fanbase and its always a great show. This has become the area's 'must-see' show.