Emmylou Harris Tickets

I wasn't quite sure what the format for this was going to be but I was so pleased with the colaborative, acoustic nature of this show. All of these artists were right on in a very laid back sort of way. Buddy and Patty's voices blended so well together it was amazing. Emmy Lou - good as always, and I always melt when Shawn sings and last night was no exception. The venue was well organized, though the sound could have been better, that's why I didn't give it 5 stars. That didn't take away much from this "well oiled machine" though. Memorable evening.

WOW!!! What an incredible show! I've never seen any of these artists-and it was incredible to see all 4! Wonderful harmonies...and choice of songs! The weather was absolutely Beautiful! I would recommend all of these artists! Thank you!!!

Many pretty (but dark) songs were sung. The numbers done in trio were wonderful. Each person is very, very talented. However, there was no "fire" or enthusiasm at all in this concert. When a performer says, by way of apolopy, that "this has been a long tour" it leaves the audience with the feeling that they would be glad to not be there and have it be over. And while that may be ture, we shouldn't be left with that feeling.

Not only were the performers superb, but the venue at Oaks Park was absolutely wonderful...the only drawback was exiting the park

It was great to see FOUR accomplished musical artists at the same time. Truly worth the money. Fortunately, the weather was great, the artists attract a very nice crowd and we were able to see well. I wish the parking were better at Oaks Park. It takes a very long time to get out of there after a concert. Also, the sound operations takes up a good section of the seating, so not all folks could see very well.

This concert highlighted some of the best performers we have. Each one has an amazing voice and wonderful guitar style. I thought Buddy Miller and Patty Griffin had some incredible moments - Patty was in peak form and stole the show with her last couple of numbers, including the encore ("Mary"). I would have been happy to hear more from Buddy Miller, too - he is an underrated singer. Shawn Colvin and Emmylou Harris were enjoyable as well. The sound and setting were great. However, the lines for beer and food were way too long, as was the line to get in. Those are simple fixes - have more than two beer taps! At least on that count the organizers get a thumbs down. If you are paying $40 for a concert you should not have to stand in line for 20 minutes to buy a beer!!!

The concert format was very intimate. Each of the four singers took a turn going around the circle in order. This went on for two hours from 7 pm to 9 pm on a glorious summer night. The format was very informal. The musicians obviously have a great rapport with each other, enjoying friendly and usually humorous banter back and forth between songs. They had a huge array of beautiful stringed instruments, mostly accoustic guitars amplified with pickup. Buddy Miller played some electric guitars and one very unique instrument they called a mando-guitar, or something, that had a heavenly higher pitched string sound, a greatly appreciated addition. He changed the tuning to open tunings a few times, and added a fuller, more rounded out sound, playing on nearly every song. The others contributed percussion with small drums, shakers and tambourine, as well as contributing harmonies on each others' songs. The sound was great quality, plenty loud without blasting your ear drums. Each and every one of them shined in their own right, to the point that you really couldn't say who was the stand out...they all were.

This was kind of a strange concert. The first piece wasn't very well rehearsed (Patty Griffin didn't know the words) and a little off key (maybe they just couldn't hear each other?), and the next few pieces just weren't very tight. Obviously, these four are all amazing performers, but I have seen them be AMAZING before, and last night just wasn't as impressive. What was up with Patty playing that drum thing? She was concentrating really hard, like the kids in the drum circles at my college did after they spent hours toking. That said, "Heavenly Day" was thrilling. She has an amazing voice. The witty banter between songs was awkward. Buddy Miller was my favorite, if only because he looked like he had practiced.

My friends and I went to this concert last night, and I was disappointed. I am a HUGE Patty Griffin fan, and Shawn Colvin, too. I know a little Emmylou and no Buddy Miller, but I didn't see this as a problem. With four stars on the stage, they had enough material for a 6-hour concert or more. This concert lasted not even 2. Now, I don't expect 6 hours, but under two is too little for each artist, singing from their past albums, to even get the blood going. Plus, EVERYONE sat. The moment I got there, I wanted to stand, dance a little, move around, but it was so rigid. This was in Portland at an outside venue. People should have been allowed to get up and dance; feel the music.

The music was so fantastic!!!! Would see them again in a heartbeat! The venue lacked a bit, but was okay!

SO happy we went. It was a beautiful day, the music was incredible.

Emmylou was mournful, but off-the-wall stage patter was intriguing. Shawn Colvin likes to be a bad-ass, but her music is doleful and poignant. Buddy Miller is a virtuoso and to his credit, sang songs the girls knew so they could sing and play along. Patti Griffith is the Goddess, my friends had never seen her and said "she's instansly likeable)

It was a Beautiful Portland Summer Evening...That was Matched Perfectly with The Beautiful Harmonies from Patty, Emmylou, Buddy & Shawn !!!!

It was an amazing gathering of voices and simple instruments. The songs spoke to our political, human, and spiritual condition... Lyrics were amazingly truthful -each voice sharing their truth Magical.

The Oaks Park venue is lovely and the day was wonderful. The concert was only so-so.

The main draw of this concert for me was Emmylou - I grew up singing along with her and just love her music. However, it was Patty (I'm also a fan, have all her music) whose voice just stood out as absolutely awesome! The venue was gorgeous. I wasn't happy about not being able to hear what they were saying when they talked - I could hear the music fine but not the spoken word. I wish there had been more 4-part harmonies, less slow solos. While solos showcase the voices, they made me sleepy.