BEST CONCERT IN YEARS!
by JOURDENSGRANDMA on 6/13/11Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall - PortlandThis was the best concert I have seen in many years! It proves that big productions of multi-member bands and special effects does not a quality show make! There were no other instruments drowning out the lyrics - and no solos dragging out too long. These two guys sat in chairs and played the most amazing music on their guitars. They bantered back and forth and Lyle Lovett's straight face was priceless as John Hiatt told funny jokes. The lyrics of songs were much better heard from John Hiatt because of his naturally booming voice. But Lyle's song selection was a great variety of entertaining stories that he put to music. These guys performed for more than 2 hours straight, took a little break and came out for an encore with two songs that were the perfect for ending a fantastic evening. Loved the show so much - wish there were more artists willing to show vulnerability with performing acoustically in a smaller venue to give their audience more connection and closeness to their performance as well as their art.