Neko Case Tickets

i have been listening to neko case for ten years, i have a live album of hers on which she is phenomenal, but on the day i saw her it was like she was too tired or sick or something to give the show i (and an entire sold out ogden) paid for. i felt like she gave almost zero variety, almost every song was from middle cyclone, she barely used her amazing voice, there was almost no showmanship, she pretty much just stood there and her back up singer did most of the conversing with the crowd. the audience was so low energy people were yawning and looked ready for bed! i can't think of a time i have left a show early it was so bad but i left early for this one. i would not pay money to see her perform again.

My job was swallowed up by the economic downturn. I rationaiized spending the money on this show by saying "I need the escape and the inspiration rght now, more than ever", so there was a lot of pressure on this night, for everything to go right :) and it did. Once again, I was lifted out of reality and into the world that Neko creates on stage. Songs that cause complete strangers to turn to each other and say "oh my gosh... do you LOVE this??" Having Joey and John on this tour was bliss. I stood heel to toe wth a packed floor of both Neko and Calexico veterans and those who asked "who are those two guys opening? are they local?" With a limited budget for shows, I choose carefully. I rationalize when I have to, but always hope to be transported for a few hours. Music is that magic carpet. Neko, is the ultimate navigator of dreams.

Neko was undoubtedly fabulous. I wish she would have played Red Rocks. I had to leave this concert after 4 songs because the venue literally stunk (smelt) and it was unbearably hot. I've been at other similarly crowded events at The Ogden where you could feel the A/C some. At this show, even moving around to different locations and close to the doors, I couldn't take the heat and smell, and left in frustration. I hope the Ogden is shut down. For inside shows, I prefer the Fillmore, The Paramount, and Wells Fargo Theater.

Neko Case has such a powerfull, beautiful voice, writes such great melodies and lyrics you cannot help but be enchanted. She is the modern day Patsy Cline singing a combination of folk/country songs that will leave you wanting much more!

the ogden is a cozy place in it's own right, but the addition of neko case and her merry band of musicians, along with the duo of calexico, made something cozy into something more like a dream. neko case is a superlative live performer, and her backing band is nothing short of awe-inspiring. i can think of no better way to spend an evening: listening to a siren sing her songs, with goosebumps (and sometimes a lump in the throat) from the sheer beauty of it all.

Simply amazing. Set was beautiful and poignant. I really enjoyed the videos and stop motion that accompanied the set.