Gavin does it again
by memphisqt on 7/10/09Snowden Grove Amphitheatre - SouthavenRating: 4 out of 5I've seen Gavin two other times and he doesn't disappoint.

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With 2013's Make A Move -- his fifth studio album in just 10 years -- Gavin DeGraw celebrated his fourth Top 20 appearance on the Billboard 200. An Irish contemporary rocker with a folksy vibe, DeGraw has earned a reputation as a consummate live performer, winning over ticket buyers with his charismatic presence and soulful voice. DeGraw shot to fame in 2004 with "I Don't Want To Be," a millennial anthem that became the theme song for CW teen drama One Tree Hill. His relationship with television continued unabated throughout the 2000's, with tracks being featured on shows including House, The Bachelor and So You Think You Can Dance. DeGraw's early work offered an authentic soul sound that contrasted with much of its radio brethren at the time -- his 2003 debut album Chariot spawned a the hit single of the same name, firmly establishing him as a modern torchbearer of blue-eyed soul. On the road in 2013 and beyond, DeGraw has drawn praise for his heartfelt live concerts where he's maxed capacity at Varsity Theater (Minneapolis) and other such venues.
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I've seen Gavin two other times and he doesn't disappoint.
I love gavin degraw! He always puts on an amazing live show, and this one was no exception! He had a good mix of old & new. I can't wait till he comes back again!! Collective soul was also great!
First - the venue was fine, just not amazing. The bathrooms are not air conditioned (and I'm sorry, but that is really not pleasant at a show selling beer after beer after beer in the Deep South in July). Plus, the keepers must have mowed the lawn just before the show - which stirred up every flying insect in a five-mile radius ... ew. While the lead singer of Collective Soul doesn't *quite* have the range he once had, all of those familiar songs from the last 10-15 years were still fully recognizable and the overall musical performance was great. While Gavin's not a super-charged-with-charisma-type performer, his musical talents (piano, guitar, voice) are all QUITE good. Perhaps he's still more used to performing smaller, quieter venues, since often his between-song patter was a little over-long for audience members looking for something to just sing along or clap with. My gf and I were SO thrilled when he performed "We Belong Together," our fav of his.
Okay, first of all, our seats were wonderful; we got there early enough to get a good row. Collective Soul was outstanding and played an encore. I don't think I've ever seen another opening band do that. So impressive. It was supremely hot and humid and I was melting, but it did not matter! We were planning on leaving before Gavin came on since we were primarily there to see CS. So glad we stayed! He played for an hour and a half and was so incredible and fun to watch. Love going to Snowded Grove for concerts; so laid back and fun!