Karla Bonoff - A wonderful evening!
by EK52 on 1/29/12University Auditorium - GainesvilleRating: 5 out of 5I have listened to Karla Bonoff since the early 80's. Her music had brought me through some tough personal times, and to finally see her and hear her, was very moving for me.
Of course, her being a fantastic songwriter/singer, everyone has heard something she has written, even if performed by other artists, but doing her own material made it so much more an experience that meant much to me.
The auditorium (UF Auditorium) was a perfect setting. The stage was uncluttered as it was only her playing guitar or piano, with the assistance of one of the most accomplished guitarists I have ever heard, Nena Gerber, who made a Fender Stratocaster sound like everything from a pedal steel to an organ. At times, you thought it was an entire band on stage.
Ms. Bonoff was warm, funny, interacted with the audience and made it feel very personal.
It was a memorable experience for me. My only regret was that I did not know she was signing autographs afterwards, and missed out on that.
I could have listened to her all night.