Possibly the best guitar play touring today
by cadamr on 2/11/10The Ark - Ann ArborAwesome guitar playing, mostly his own stuff but a few great covers too.
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About Jackie Greene
Jackie Greene on Tour
Americana and roots-rock warrior Jackie Greene is a musician’s musician - a restless singer-songwriter and consummate collaborator who’s spent most of his adult life on the road. Since releasing his 2002 debut album, Gone Wanderin’, in his early twenties, Greene has been a permanent fixture in roots, blues, and jam-rock circles. The California-born artist thrives on stage, whether he’s wielding a guitar - churning out fiery licks at a neck-breaking pace - or settling down in front of the keys for a smoky, soulful ballad. Greene has toured alongside heavy hitters like B.B. King, Mark Knopfler, Susan Tedeschi, Huey Lewis and Taj Mahal. In between his solo gigs, Greene became a regular member of Phil Lesh & Friends, played in Trigger Hippy with Joan Osborne, and joined the Black Crowes as lead guitarist in 2013. He’s since come around full circle, getting back to his folk-y roots with intimate solo recordings and acoustic live sets - several of which have been preserved on record.
About Jackie Greene
Jackie Greene has helped keep rock ‘n’ roll alive and kicking well into the 21st century. Born Chris Nelson in Salinas, California, on November 27, 1980 (Jimi Hendrix’s birthday!), Greene grew up outside of Sacramento, where he gravitated toward music from a young age. As a kid, he took to the piano, first motivated to learn the classical melodies from Disney’s Fantasia, before discovering Ray Charles. Digging through the old records of his parents, he further expanded his influences to blues icons Mississippi John Hurt and Muddy Waters. As a teen, he picked up the guitar, trying to emulate six-string specialists like Buddy Guy and Eric Clapton. But it was Bob Dylan and Tom Waits who inspired Greene to start writing his own songs, and he began playing open-mic gigs at Sacramento bars and coffee shops right out of high school. Greene honed his skills on those small stages, where he also learned how to command a crowd. His first studio was his garage and his first record deal came with local indie label Dig Music. Greene’s first album, Gone Wanderin’, highlighted the multi-instrumentalist’s bluesy, Bob Dylan-esque appeal - harmonica and all - and it earned him a 2003 California Music Award for Best Blues/Roots Album. From there, his career took off: He released a string of acclaimed solo albums, joined Phil Lesh & Friends, and contributed the song “I Will Never Let You Go” to the Academy Award-winning Best Original Score for the film Brokeback Mountain. He began the 2010s mostly devoted to more collaborations: He was a member of the short-lived Trigger Hippy (alongside Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman and singer-songwriter Joan Osborne) and stepped into the role as lead guitarist for the Black Crowes until they called it quits in 2015. That same year, Greene returned with his first solo album in five years, Back to Birth, a robust, roots-oriented set that balances blistering blues guitar with tender, thoughtful songwriting. Since, he’s continued to dig further into classic Americana, bluegrass, folk and Delta blues as he tirelessly brings it to stages across the country - both on his own and with his many legendary friends.
Awesome guitar playing, mostly his own stuff but a few great covers too.
Jackie Green puts on the best concert ever. It doesn't matter what kind of music Jackie plays, it is absolutely the best of its genre. Hope that he comes east more often - ABSOLUTELY THE BEST PERFORMER AROUND!!!
As always Jackie Greene is better live than the majority of bands you will see. However, it was a really different show, than he has done in the past. My group felt he spent to0 much time on covers and solos. All of us agreed it would have been a better show if he sang more (i.e. Spanish Harlem). We are guessing this had a lot to do with playing two nights in a row. He may do more of his material tonight. Still, one of the only acts we would drive an hour and a half in a snowstorm to see on a Tuesday night.
Jackie Greene is the greatest! He rocked the Ark with two sets of wonderful music. He is the most incredible "undiscovered" musician and songwriter around. Highly, highly recommended.
Jackie Greene was spectacular! It was quite possibly one of the best concerts I've ever been to. The Troubadour is an intimate venue with surprisingly good acoustics for a place that looks like a cross between a warehouse and a pub. The ground floor was standing room only but there were benches on the second floor which is where I sat. He came on after two warm up bands. The Parson Red Heads were mediocre, though Truth and Salvage Co. was a great rocking warm up with albeit somewhat simplistic lyrics. Jackie came on somewhere around 10:30 and finished a bit after 12:30. He really put on a show. His set list consisted of a wide variety of material. He played a lot of rock tunes from his most recent album Giving up the Ghost, but also some earlier material as well. Part of the concert he switched to an acoustic guitar and played some of his folkier songs including my favorite, "Gone Wanderin'". He also played a rock version of one of his very early songs, "The Rusty Nail". A really nice treat about this concert, though was also getting to hear him play some of his new material that he hasn't released yet. Of course he also did some covers. These included three Beetles songs from Rubber Soul and some great renditions of Grateful Dead songs. He played three or four Dead songs but for me the highlights were an up beat rendition of "Scarlet Begonias" (even though he did botch some of the words) and the encore "Sugaree". Jackie Greene is one of the best and most under-appreciated artists of this millennium. He is varied in style and actually writes material where the lyrics have depth and meaning. If he is town you owe it to yourself to check him out.
Jackie Greene is beyond talented! He is totally amazing, he played a awesome set from his fantastic original songs to covers of great Beatles and Grateful Dead tunes. He has a great energy and history about him. Jackie Greene is totally Pure Classic American Rock and Roll!
Jackie Greene is a new superstar. He played mostly his own songs which are steeped in the American tradition. He also played 3 songs each from the Beatles and the Grateful Dead. He turned them all into Jackie Greene songs. His band was very tight. They looked like clean cut college kids, while Jackie Greene looked like a young Zimmerman. He is a graduate of Phil Lesh University.
Jackie Greene is a phenomenal talent. Great times at a great venue.
Jackie and his band mates did not disappoint.It was a perfect mix of originals and covers,all done with soul and passion.
Saw Jackie with Phil at the Fillmore and also at Twist and Shout --this show was great. He has a new look, and was really energetic and seemed to be enjoying himself. Quite a variety of songs, including covers. I would definitely see him again.
Having seen Jackie Greene play with Phil Lesh and Friends, my wife and I were excited to see Jackie perform with his own band. We had been to Blueberry Hill before and new it was a tiny venue. We got right up to the front of the stage. Jackie came out and from the start sounded fantastic. He had the whole place on their feet and dancing from the get go. Song after song we was able to keep the music sounding great and the energy in the room outstanding. After the show Jackie stuck around to meet a few fans. We had an incredible time and can't wait for him to come back to St. Louis.
First saw Jackie in 2005 and was amazed and always go whenever he's within 100 miles. Keeps getting better. And the Duck Room is such a great venue.
His show was probably one of the best that I have been to. The phenomenal talent of Jackie Greene and the intimacy of Blueberry Hill's Duck Room added to the great experience.
Since I've been introduced, I've yet to bring anyone to Jackie that hasn't had a GREAT time.
I thought that there would more new songs since I had heard he is making a new record,, but his old songs are great. He mixed them up really well and had new ways of playing them as well. Also, Hazel Miller sang a couple of songs with him, including 'The Thrill Is Gone' to end the first set.. Four and 1/2 stars.
Jackie Greene is one of the most diverse and all-encompassing musicians I've heard in years. Everything from blues to ballads to covers from The Stones and The Dead. Check him out, he's a treat not to miss!!
Jackie is the most unbelievable artist in a very, very long time. He needs to play more of his songs and not sell himself short by playing so many cover songs, i.e. Grateful Dead. That was a huge dissapointment, although any song he has written was totally amazing!
Solid player and singer backed by a pocket drummer, competent rhythm/lead guitar player, and a bass player who definitely holds down the bottom. Set list was varied and interesting. Some great covers to compliment his originals. I was in Cleveland visiting family. Hope he comes to St. Louis.
Keep Jackie coming BACK to House of Blues! Wonderful Artist! A bit too warm in the room! Overall had a amazing time!!!
I live in Indiana and have been waiting to see Jackie Greene for more than a year. When I heard he was coming to Columbus Ohio and to Cincinnati I bought tickets for both and ti was worth every cent. This guy can write , sing and play guitar with anyone. He is an amazing guitar player and will someday be ranked at the top. Both shows were great with Jackie doing mostly his own material with some covers thrown in. I loved the taxman beatle cover and the Sugaree cover in Columbus with Chris Robinson coming out. Great Shows!