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It's been a while since I heard Kathy "in concert" but her sound, style and stage persona were never better. Went home afterwards and plugged a couple of Kathy's older CDs into my dash so I can relive the evening when I want..
Been a huge fan, but first time I've seen her live. Loved all the songs she played, especially Goin' Gone! Bill Cooley is a virtuoso on the guitar. Sound quality was excellent. First time also for the Birchmere, but definitely not the last. The whole setup makes the concert experience exceptional.
We enjoyed the show very much. I went with two girlfriends (left the husbands home) to a girls night out and had a great time. Kathy has a beautiful voice and Bill was very talented also. We have seen her before at the Birchmere and Wolftrap and she never disappoints. After the show, she was very personable and spoke with each of her fans as long as they wanted. She is a gem - like another favorite, Suzy Bogguss. Thanks Birchmere for another great performance artist.
Kathy Mattea was excellent! This smaller setting really lent itself to storytelling and interaction with the audience. I have seen her a few times, and each show is better than the previous!
Pretty amazing performance by one of my old favorites. She works so hard on stage and seems to enjoy every minutes of it. Her guitarist Bill Cooley is something special, also. They obviously have spent a lot of time together over the years to get to where they play so effortlessly together. Glad to see Bill is teaching her some guitar licks. Older crowd. Not many under Social Security age. Hope she come back soon before all her old fans are gone.
Beautiful voice and talent. We had an amazing time and didn't want it to end.
Awesome show. Played longer than expected. Good mix of classic hits and new album, which focuses on Kathy's roots in WV. Kathy also has a warm, funny and engaging personality, which was very unexpected. I can't wait until the next show; I'll be there.
Kathy Mattea Featuring Bill Cooley was disappointing for me. She kept saying that she liked not having the really talented band on stage for a change. She needed them. She sang dark gloomy songs about death & coal mines over & over. She talked about dead people over & over. Including her dead voice coach that had just passed away. She ask for song request & then did not sing them. I left feeling her show stressed & depressed.
Awesome acoustical show. Kathy is such a great performer and has such a warm, inviting stage presence. Bill Cooley is an incredible guitar player. All in all, a wonderful evening.
I am not a fan of that style of music, but they were great musicians. Bill Cooley could really play guitar!
Best concert we've been to in years! Kathy is a delightful story teller (and very very funny!), an amazingly soulful singer, an enormously accomplished musician and she just keeps getting better and better, as she continues to study and work on her craft. She had us laughing and crying. It was like spending an evening in our living room, with an old friend. I will never miss an opportunity to see her again and again.
Kathy Mattea's concert was the best! It was just like sitting in her living room and listening to her play. Best concert!!
Thought Kathy and her backup guitarist were better than her large band performance. This intiment approach allowed Kathy to connect with the audience and to be herself, if you liked her performances in the past, you'll love Kathy Mattea now.
Kathy Mattea and Bill Cooley were wonderful. A really nice evening. We loved the relaxed, "living room" feel to the show. Glad to see her back on tour!
We've seen Kathy many times, but this was the first with just her and Bill Collins. We really loved their arrangements and his guitar work is AMAZING - it was great to hear more of his playing featured, and Kathy's instrumental work was more complex than in past. Just sounded great. Her voice is still strong and resonant - not sure what she was so concerned about last year!
Wonderful evening with Kathy. Good mix of songs and storytelling.
Kathy has an amazing voice, as strong and clear as ever. She sang a mix of songs from her Christmas cds and hits. It was a terrific concert!
This was the 2nd time I saw Kathy Mattea. Really enjoyed her Christmas concert. She did a combination of her own songs and Christmas song.
Kathy Mattea and her band gave a wonderful performance of Christmas music and other tunes from her repertoire. "Good News" is my all-time favorite Christmas CD, and Ms. Mattea played several songs from it. We enjoyed every second of the concert.
Kathy Mattea and the band were musically top-notch and personable! We loved every set and every song!
