Patty Griffin Tickets

Patty's voice was in great form, and she had a nice full band. 2 guitars (including Buddy Miller), drums, standup bass, keyboards. They did Buddy Miller songs for the first section, then took an intermission before starting Patty's set. I knew Buddy Miller was a great guitarist but I didn't realize what a great voice he has. She did a lot of the gospel type music from her latest album, and it was a great show. I'd say it had its strong moments, but didn't really fully grab me as much as her previous concerts have. Maybe because we had less Patty Griffin songs and performances due to the fact that Buddy Miller songs were featured for the first 30-45 minutes. His songs and playing are great, but that combined with the featuring of all the new gospel type spirituals kind of took away from all the Patty Griffin classics we like hearing and that really build up a head of steam. Since she had an organist/pianist with her, she never sat down at the piano either, which is something I missed. Very good show though, overall.

My first time seeing Patty perform live, and I was amazed. Her voice is as wonderful, flexible, and piercing as on any CD I've listened to. Not a lot of her original material in this concert - she's touring with her new CD, which is mostly rootsy gospel standards a la The Staples and even a song by Darlene Love Coates of the Harmonettes. If you don't know what that means, don't let it throw you. She's astounding belting this stuff, and her band rocks with it. Lots of dynamics in this show. Terrific Nashville players backing her, and Buddy Miller was a surprise. Great voice, tasteful lead guitar licks and kind of a funny storyteller.

Awesome show! Patty Griffin and Buddy Miller are the best! Blues, Country, Folk and Gospel Music. A beautiful night!

The concert started with Buddy Miller doing a set with Patty as his backup singer. Buddy rocked as always, and chatted between the songs. I thought the sound was way too loud for that set and was worried about Patty's set but it was adjusted properly. Patty had an awesome band (and Buddy was part of her back-up). She sang through most of her new album, but also did some old ones and some never recorded new stuff too that was so great we still wanted more after 2 hours of solid Patty! I really loved her acoustic set the best. "Coming Home To Me" has to be my favorite song!

For me, "Mary" and "Heavenly Day" were the highlights. She played 3 songs from previous albums. The rest was from Downtown Church. She sang the entire album, but one song. I understand album promotion (or maybe I don't). Had hoped for a little more from her earlier albums. Her voice is wonderful ... no complaints there. It's not often I get drowsy at a concert. I was pretty drowsy.

great opportunity to hear patty and buddy miller play together. while she calls herself a lapsed catholic at best, she clearly enjoys singing the selected gospel songs with a lot of spirit, and the rest of her band is excellent.

7th patty concert for us. As usual, loved her voice, gives me chills.

The show was awesome. The music was better than awesome. The venue leaves a lot to be desired. I will probably never attend another concert at the Crystal in Portland. All but about about 50 people have to stand for the entire show. I stood for as long as I could, until I was in so much pain I had to leave and go home. I knew what to expect having been to one other concert there, and I was willing to endure it to see Patty and Buddy because I'm a big fan. Never again. The sound was good, but I think the mixing could have been improved. Buddy's voice overpowered Patty's too much during the first set... their other lead guitarist's solo was screwed because of some kind of sound issue, and the bass was rather muddled. Plus the before concert and during the break music they put on was pretty bad.

Fantastic show. The combination of Buddy Miller and Patty Griffin was unforgettable. She mostly played songs from her newest album which, although not my favorite of her's, was still really great.

While it is hard for me to stand in one spot for over 3 hours, I would gladly do it anytime if it meant I got to hear Patty Griffin, Buddy Miller and her band. Incredible voices, very tight backup band, all the songs from her best CD ever - Downtown Church.

Patty Griffin put on an excellent show. I enjoyed Buddy Miller also, but Patty reigned supreme. Excellent venue for promoting the songs on her new CD. Her voice was crystal clear, and anyone could see that she was having a blast up on the stage. She engaged the audience with both her rapport and her presence. I would return to see her any day any where!

This was the second time I'd seen her, with a ten year break in the middle. She was more incredible, totally seasoned pitch-perfect voice, and yet she did not seem at all like she was just going through the motions. She truly enjoys her time playing for the crowd and makes it a really poignant and wonderful experience for everyone. You'd be hard pressed to not drop a few tears and hug the person you came with at some point too. Wow. She is one of my favorites.

Patty is a pro and has such an amazing voice that it's hard not to be blow away with her performances. I didn't know the new stuff but it was very beautiful. My only regret is that she didn't play much of her old stuff, I've been a fan for many years so I really wanted to hear some more songs from her previous work.

The set was very short. The sound in the Crystal Ballroo was unnatural. She was clearly just riding on the coattais of her name. Overall this was a disappointing show.

Buddy produced Patty's latest effort, a gospel themed work that I can't wait to go and buy. Buddy was absolutely fantastic--what a guitar player! Loved his seasoned voice and humor. Patty was incredible as usual but what struck me was her natural ability to handle gospel songs, treating the genre with respectful enthusiasm and tender-heartedness. We saw her on Easter Sunday, so the music seemed fitting for the holiday but wasn't preachy. She mostly sang songs from the new album but also did "Mary" and an exquisite version of "Heavenly Day." The encore included "I Went Up To The Mountain" and was just amazing. A perfect way to celebrate the holiday, but the show is well worth every penny. Wouldn't have missed it for the world.

Two talented artists blended their skills to paint a canvas of American life. Just what the doctor ordered as I had just spent some time in the hospital. Felt much better after the show. Send me a bill.

Great concert with two incredibly talented people. Patty is amazing!

Great show by both Buddy and Patty. Having been a Buddy and Julie Miller fan for years would have like to hear Buddy solo a little more. Had never heard Patty in concert before. Came away with with a great appreciation of her talent and abilities. Will look forward to seeing either of them again in the hopefully not too distant future.

This concert was excellent in every way. 2 very talented artists who clearly enjoyed playing with each other and for the appreciative audience. It was a great night and very memorable! Thanks for the experience.

Patty Griffin and Buddy Miller were both amazing. The Moonrise Hotel was awesome.