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Beak and Skiff Apple Orchards - Apple Hill Campus
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Big Top Chautauqua
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The Newberry
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The Regency Ballroom
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Dillon Amphitheater
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SHAKEY GRAVES IN CONCERT:
Stripped-down folk rock act Shakey Graves has long been a favorite in his native city of Austin, but lately he's been making waves far beyond the borders of the Lone Star State. Taking the stage with a jerry-rigged drum kit that includes a suitcase, Shakey Graves, a.k.a. Alejandro Rose Garcia, captivates audiences with a variety of idiosyncratic techniques including unexpected tempo changes, drastic register shifts, and his off-kilter lyric sensibility. Whether he's crooning on "Built to Roam" or creating an intricate percussion backdrop on "Roll the Bones", Shakey Graves always satisfies on his unforgettable tours.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Shakey Graves is the one-man band of Alejandro Rose Garcia, an actor turned singer-songwriter who launched the project in 2009 while living in Los Angeles. After cutting his teeth in LA's eclectic underground folk scene he returned to his hometown of Austin, TX, where he quickly became a huge local draw with his unique performances at venues on and around artsy Annie Street. In 2011 he released Roll the Bones, wowing critics with his creative, lo-fi take on traditional folk and receiving a nod from NPR, which named him one of ten artists fans "should've known in 2012." He followed up with the Donor Blues EP in 2012, a bluesy slice of poetic folk that drew another round of praise. As renowned for his one-man performances as he is for his recordings, Shakey Graves continues to stun on his must-see tours.
Sweetwater is such a cool, unique venue and Mr. Shakey didn't disappoint! He is a master on the guitar (and suitcase kick drum) that everyone should see live if they get the chance!
I've seen him twice before but this was the first time this year. It was honestly great energy from the entire band but it also turned more into a jam band and I hated it. I left after the 3rd song cuz they changed the sound of all the classics to some upbeat jam band. I couldn't stop cringing. I was really looking forward to the edgy rock and emotional journey I always get but the keyboard guy, who I was informed plays in a different band, joins in sometimes. I just wish I knew before going cuz I wouldn't have. Again, amazing energy and the crowd was loving it. But I hated it.
Absolutely one of the best & most talented artists I’ve seen. This was it second time & he did not disappoint!
Shakey Graves should stick with what fans loved in the first place and not his new stuff. Went to see a folk music and ended up at a bad rock concert. Also, why was the whole band dressed up like Ghostbusters??? Venue was great and staff did a good job!
The show was excellent. Would recommend. High energy and audience interaction through out. Great venue, felt small and intimate but with stadium energy
Excellent venue, great viewing and sound quality. Only real issue is that it can be hard to get to the bathrooms then back to where you were standing.
Awesome show!!!! Loved the energy of both groups. Fun to watch. Sound was great. Definitely on my list to see again!
Absolutely loved this concert! The opener was amazing and opened me up to another band to be a consistent listen for me. Shakey overdelivered on his performance a put on an amazing show. Both bands delivered great messages and questions to ponder. Couldn’t have asked for more!
This was the last show of the tour, so this review won't help others, but if you are able to go back in time, go to this show! Rayland Baxter rocked it as an opener and Shakey Graves killed it! I had been trying to see Shakey for a few years now, and wasn't disappointed! I'd see both of them again for sure!
I was not impressed with the performance. He lacked stage presence (opening act - Ragland Baxter - was better) and the song choices were not the best. Very slow show with only a few of his folkish songs in the middle. However, the Sylvee is a great venue to watch a concert…would go there again!
