Josh Rouse in the Groove
by musiclover7782 on 4/29/13Bowery Ballroom - New YorkThe great melodies and tight groove once again shine for Josh and band!
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The great melodies and tight groove once again shine for Josh and band!
I have been a big fan of Josh Rouse for 10 years. But I found his show on April 25 to be very disappointing. It seemed like he and his band just "got through it" to me. The show lasted a little over an hour. He played only 4 or 5 songs I knew and liked. I didn't find his new material to be very strong. I saw him in Austin back in 2003 and he put on an amazing show then - perhaps I am disappointed because he set such a high bar then. I believe Josh is an enormous talent and can do better.
I think a lot of people waste five-star reviews by overusing them. That said, I give this night five stars. What can I say, Josh Rouse is an amazing artist who loves what he does. Performing on stage is as natural for him as drawing breath. And sitting 10 feet away from him at The Birchmere you can see how much he loves what he does.
He doesn't tour often, but when he does it's always an enjoyable event. With his growing back catalog of songs to choose from, he could have easily played for another few hours. Both Rouse and his band are outstanding.... Can't wait to see him perform again!
Great artist - largely unknown. But he puts on a great show. My wife and I love his music! Don't miss a chance to see him!
We have seen him 6 times since his second album 'Home' and has never disappointed. A new supporting band sounded great as well. Played some old stuff in an encore. Definitely recommend seeing him when he in the states. Wish he was here more often.
He played old songs and new ones - including 1972, The Man Who Doesnt Know How To Smile, Love Vibration & Winter in the Hamptons. Very enjoyable laid back night of great music. Highly Recommended!
Josh Rouse was wonderful. The crowd was a bunch of stagnate weirdies. Come on people you're at a concert and all you can do is sit around and stare.
First up I have been a big fan for a long time. Josh Rouse is enormously talented but sometimes that is the problem- he doesn't realise how to use that talent to connect with his public. His latest musical phase takes him understandably to Spain/Valencia and he is happier for it- more relaxed. But 1 hour of Spanish- based music is likely to appeal to a certain type of fan. It is only when he reaches back into some of his older songs that the show really comes alive- and that's what the audience wants: to be entertained. The band is excellent but are reluctant to interact with the crowd. Maybe the seating venue did not help. I have not been to many great concerts where people sit. In all a slighly frustrating evening. Enough great songs to whet the appetite but ultimately I left still "hungry".
Josh Rouse and band played an excellent show. His song selection covered all of his albums. During the show, he mentioned it was the first show with his band but it was hardly noticeable. A particularly good multi-instrumentalist was on the piano.
Sound mix was muddy and quiet highs and lows were not heard. Band was talented - Josh bridges US and Europe - geek and cool - in a balanced and original way. Smooth voice.
Josh Rouse and his band were great. The only thing that I was not crazy about was hearing so much of the new stuff when the cd has not been released yet and the fact that I don't speak spanish as a number of the new songs were sung in Spanish. The songs were good, but since he doesn't come around that often I would have really liked to hear more of the older music that I love so much. I wish too that the show would have been a bit longer than a little over an hour. The sound was great though and I did enjoy it. He sounded great