Old 97s - great live band
by JoeSchmo on 7/9/09The Music Box at the Fonda - HollywoodI was weary that they might be overly slow and boring. To my surprise they rocked the house and sounded great.
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OLD 97'S IN CONCERT:
Alt-country pioneers the Old 97's continue to treat fans to the rollicking live shows that earned them their salt back in the mid-'90s. Featuring frontman Rhett Miller's electric vocals and a boot-stomping rhythm section, the band's performances are never short on energy, creating the perfect atmosphere for barn-burners like "Time Bomb" and "Doreen." Hot on the heels of their 2013 collaboration with country legend Waylon Jennings, the band hits the road for a 2014 tour that's sure to satisfy rock and country fans alike.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Formed in Dallas in 1993, the Old 97's existed as a popular local bar band before their 1994 debut album Hitchhike to Rhome brought them on a national tour. Their 1995 follow-up LP Wreck Your Life attracted the eye of label execs at Elektra, who signed them for 1997's Too Far to Care. Hailed as pioneers of the burgeoning alt-country scene, the band continued to record and tour, making their first appearance on the Billboard 200 in 2001 with Satellite Rides. Since then, the band's reputation has grown with each successive album, gaining an additional boost from their boisterous live shows. Back on the road in 2014, the band will treat fans to marathon sets that include cuts from their acclaimed 2013 collaboration with country giant Waylon Jennings. Over the course of their career, Old 97's have brought countless venues to capacity, like Saint Andrews Hall in Detroit.
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
"As always, one of the best live bands in the U.S. The best kept secret around."
"The group of four performed with high energy for an hour and 45 minutes, straight, no breaks. Great performance. If you don't know about the Old 97's, you are missing a great band."
"Unbelievably wonderful! Don't go unless you plan to dance and sweat. Old 97s put on the most reliably kick ass rock show around and have been doing so for years."
Rating: 4 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 Old 97's FREAK'N ROCK!!!!!!!!
by jeffscottevans on 7/9/09The Music Box at the Fonda - HollywoodRhett Miller is hands down one of the best writers out there right now. Fabulous opening sets by Both Murray Hammond and Rhett Miller. And the Old 97's FREAK'N ROCK!!!!!!!! Great show! Great time!
Rating: 5 out of 5 No one rocks it harder!
by ocskamom on 7/9/09The Music Box at the Fonda - Hollywood7/8/09 The Texas band THE OLD 97'S played the Music Box in Los Angeles. A couple of months ago I saw Rhett solo in Redondo and thought he was awesome- BUT the energy that they create as a band is amazing! The show began with Murray doing a solo set of about 5 songs. It was great to see him get down to the country/accoustic roots. Then Rhett came out and did a few solo- also great fun, but the excitement really exploded as they took the stage as the complete OLD 97'S!!!! They played a great mix of their new songs from "Blame it on Gravity" as well as the old favorites. They played EVERYTHING from their most rocking songs like "Barrier Reef" to their most hilariously twangy country "The Other Shoe." The crowd was a diverse mix of old and young, rockers and folk types all mixed together having a fabulous time singing and dancing. I felt sorry for the folks in the balcony sitting down!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Awesome!!
by rhettlover on 7/9/09The Music Box at the Fonda - HollywoodAs always, Rhett and the Old 97's played a great show! Such energy! I would travel to every show in every state in every country if I could. They get better each and every time I see them as a band or Rhett solo!