Natalie Merchant Tickets

The Britney Spears of the world should stop in and see a N. M . show. They may Learn how to sing from the heart and really feel their music. Natalie obviously loves what she's doing up there and her joy is contagious. W/out costume changes, crazy hair or makeup-she sings and dances circles around most . Not only that, she is mega sexy Too! Cant wait to see her again! Dr A Klein. Washingtonville, NY

She's simply fantastic!!! What a performance! Her new songs are outstanding! i definitely will by her new cd, dvd...everything! Her voice sounds like an angel!!!

while i understand the need for self expresssion boreing people with your own personal journey for enlightment and ailienateing people with your own version of happiness is self serving people come to b entertained not to watch someone entertain themselves at our cost

This show was creative in idea, but I would have enjoyed it more if it had been advertised more accurately. Natalie and her band spent the first hour and a half singing songs exclusively off her new album (which is based upon 18th and early 19th century poets). We had to wait until the encore almost 2 hours later to hear a song that we even recognized.

Natalie Merchant is an uncompromising artist, such as Bob Dylan and Neil Young. Her new CD where she's put music to existing poetry is a revelation. The first part of her show is all the new material from Leave Your Sleep. She introduces each song by describing the poet and the circumstances behind the poem including a slide show. I loved the format and I can see it being expanded in a more theatrical version and perhaps Natalie will experiment with more costumes and props to further express the work. The music is beautiful ranging from country, folk, klezmer, jazz and the blues. Her voice is so powerful and seemed more so live than on the recordings. I have been a fan of Natalie's ever since the '80's and I am just now seeing her live. The musicians that accompany her were also wonderful. The only "fly in the ointment" of the evening was the venue and some of the audience members who were rude and inconsiderate. Town Hall's ac was barely working, the swinging doors separating the audience from the lobby haven't been oiled since the place was built and the usher's just stood by and did nothing when a certain person in my row decided to eat potato chips which lasted 4 songs. These are not all loud songs mind you. At these prices I want to hear every note, every word, every instrument. Not crinkling of the wrapping paper that held a snack, ugh! Nonetheless, my evening wasn't ruined, Natalie was incredible and I'd see her again and again. Maybe someday there'll be a 10,000 Maniacs reunion, it could happen :)

Easily the worst concert I have been to in quite some time. I will admit I am not a huge Natalie fan but my wife is and so we see her more than I would like to. Nevertheless, this entire show, save a few songs that served as her "encore", were the product of a project she has been working out to put old poems to music, etc. It was incredibly boring. She was her typical arrogant self. She has such a great voice it would be nice if she would have performed a greater variety of material - 4, maybe 5 songs from this new concept would have been tolerable if mixed in with some of her other works. I would have rather stayed home and listened to an old 10,000 Maniacs cd. I would not recommend this show.

there really are no words--but i will try. natalie merchant is sensuality, talent, has a voice like NO other. her band--all of the musicians were wonderful. i enjoyed it and would highly recommend having another evening with: natalie!

natalie's voice is amazing! i truly love her vocals and that was the main reason i attended the show. really wanted to hear'topsy-turvy' and 'whats the matter here' but i know she can't do them all. i also enjoyed her dancing about the stage--------

This is my first time...she was awesome ,beautiful show but i would've enjoyed even more with a little more of old songs...

She came onstage,dressed in simple black,hair tied back. She spoke softly as she gave a short history of the Authors and Poets, in a witty, captivating way,then performed their works she had put to Music..Natalie style. Backed by 2 longtime guitarists,a cello,violin,banjo,2 horns ,piano and standing bass player,she blossomed onstage..untying her hair and dancing to EVERY note..making you feel the music. Her voice, the same unique Natalie Merchant sound.. She cast the time limitation to the wind,and played on,including songs we love,like Carnival,and the Letter.. I didnt want for it to end.. I left the show with a smile on my face, and no ringing in my ears...I only wish I had attended ALL the NYC shows..truly an AMAZING performance..Blessings Natalie.. and "Thank You for giving Me one of the Best Times of my Life"... A MUST SEE PERFORMANCE!

sorry to say ,i was very disappointed with this event. iI wish the public would have been informed prior that this show was to promote her latest cd. Natalie is a very talented musician but i was looking forward to having her sing a little of the songs that everyone knew from her past. Next time i will research more prior to purchasing tickets.

My friend, Viviane, and I had such a great experience. Natalie Merchant is such a great story teller and artist that I am floored. I can't wait until she is back in NY. I also think I loved her so much was because she could be Viviane's long lost sister. The similarities between Natalie and Viviane's mom are mind-boggling!

Being this my first time in USA and I was lucky enough to be here for her new tour. Many years I've spent listnening to her music and watching her presentations on DVD...so I had a lot of expectations...and now I can tell that she is a real artist. Incredibly beautiful voice, wonderful sense of humor and a great power to capture the audience... I would love to see her again...and Thanks Natalie for making my first trip to USA a wonderful and unforgetable experience :)

I really enjoyed the show. Natalie Merchant has an incredible voice which is a joy to listen to. The musicians backing her up were wonderful and fit her songs perfectly. The main set of songs from the poetry of others had an intriguing range of thought and emotion, covering everything from death to pure whimsy. Then she did three encores, which amounted to something like 10 or 11 songs in all. I lost count, But the encores covered her own material from the past. Overall it was a great show and I would recommend it to anyone. She is a great performer.

I'm a fan from the days of 10,000 Maniacs ... and have always loved Natalie's music. This show was such a pleasure because Natalie took time before each song to give some background on the poem or story it was developed from, as well as to give some historical info about the author. Her band and her dance moves were so eclectic yet soulful. She exudes her musicality. The venue was perfect in that it is quite intimate for this type of event.

Having seen Natalie from the early days of 10,000 Maniacs, to her current material and live shows, she has come full circle. While I miss the writing of her early days, and the guitar of the late great Robert Buck behind her, her voice has always been amazing to me. At Town Hall in NYC on July 15th, she put on a show of her latest album, Leave Your Sleep, full of songs by or about children, from a Natalie who has been semi-retired since having her own daughter 7 years ago. Her arrangements of old poetry spanned all different types of music. I enjoyed her presentation of photos of the authors of the poetry, and background of their lives, which set up each performance well. While I do crave a full career spanning set list of Natalie's best material, last night was a great stop along the way.

She started at 8:17 -- so pretty promptly. The first hour was music off the new album. The three encores -- about another hour -- was comprised of her classics. I don't love the new album, but her live performances of these songs converted me. They were great. The renditions she did of her calssic songs were great too -- like the "unplugged" album she released back in the mid-90s, but even a little more mellow. This is the second time I've seen her live -- the first was about 10 or 11 years ago -- and this performance was really impressive, very intimate, her personality came through and her voice is truly impressive. A very enjoyable show.

program began alittle slow but improved as it went along. Best was encores with her classic songs Very surprised that there was no program, would have liked to read it. Also surprised that the new CD was not sold at the end of the program

unique material, then she went into the older stuff. 2 1/2 hours!

Natalie reminds you of what a true artist is all about. A brilliant and passionate show!!