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Good show......great seating and venue. Sound guys were asleep or something. Bass was overwhelming and his voice was blasted away by the instruments and digital sound. Was still a fun concert and it was good to see SP still out there sharing his music.
Shawn was amazing, his personality and wit were showing through. This is the first time that I have seen him include some of the highly orchestrated songs from Second Contribution with the aide of his Apple computer. It was a sheer joy to be a witness. The crowd at the Red Light Cafe were true fans, they knew when to stay quiet and when to clap and everyone was respectful of the artist.
Amazing to say the least. One man, one guitar (with a little electronica) and one great show. Shawn still has the incredible range in his voice and sings with the same energy and style of his records. He played a ton of stuff from his early classics - Contribution, Collaboration and 2nd Contribution. His stories about the music are phenomenal too. Don't miss it.
Who knew? 67 years old and his voice sounds like it did in the Seventies. He still has that 3-octave range, and this coming off nursing a cold! It wasn't until I saw him live, for the first time, that I realized what an accomplished guitarist he is as well. Simply put, a most satisfactory evening. I highly recommend seeing him in such an intimate setting as The Red Light.
To say I was jazzed to find out Shawn Phillips was still making music is a severe understatement. I had a smile on my face all day Saturday in anticipation. His mastery of the voice and guitar are still there despite the ripe old age of 67. I fell in love with his music and songwriting in the mid 70's when I was in college. His five and a half octave range allowed him to hit the highest notes you can imagine with a lilt. And while his voice is now in the four+ octave range, he still has the power to shake your nerves with effortless ease. And the whispering interludes take your breath. And the guitar work!! Oh my! Stunning in its power, vibrant in its magnificent melodies and so well crafted and presented with at times with beautiful soft grace, at others with amazing imagination and still others with the unmistakable style that makes you FEEL his songs. When I say feel his songs, this is what I mean. While I sat with my wife holding and squeezing her hand with every note to the many songs I knew by heart. She could feel my absolute joy at seeing the man with his music that so affected my youth. My smile hurt. The man sitting in front of me was in tears several times during the night. He obviously had an equal but very different emotional reaction to these same songs. I knew it was going to be special when Shawn announced at the start of the concert that he was going to perform many songs he had not performed for thirty five years. That was the era that I loved as did the man sitting in front of me. We were comrades by the end of the evening. Shawn came out to chat with his fans, ending a perfect evening. I will definitely go to his website for future concerts and to update my collection.
I hadn't seen him in 15 years. So glad I went. It was truly great and he hasn't lost it a bit.
I waited 39 years to see him in person and was far from disappointed!
Shawn Phillips was a great show to go and see. The venue was small and allowed everyone to have a good seat. Shawn's vocals are absolutely as pure as they were 40 years ago!!! He performed many of his favorites from the 70's as well as new music. I would highly recommend going to see him next time he is in town.
Shawn Phillips is one of the greatest all time musicians. It's been a long time since he's been to Phoenix and it was truly a pleasure and delight to see him here again. Says he'll be back next year!! If I could, I'd buy my tickets now!
Very, very good show !! Just wish we could see him on more regular basis !!
Shawn played an amazing show on the 22nd. He dove into in his vast collection of gems and came out with a great set that spanned his entire career. Opening up with London Town from his first albums he gave the crowd plenty of old, new and CLASICS IN THE TWO HOUR PLUS SHOW. The large sampling of material from Collaboration was a great thrill to hear live as well as Scmaltz Walz nd F Sharp Splendor from Second Contribution.
I love Shawn's talent although the way he was singing some of the songs I couldnt hear him. Then he would blast his voice. But it was agrivating. To the point where I even left the show early; which is a serious no-no in my book. But it was just too agrivating. With that I know I missed some of my favorite songs; which bums me out.
Shawn is one of the few artists, who at this age, has maintained his amazing voice. I enjoyed the concert very much. The venue was perfect. He is so delightful and entertaining as well....in between his guitar changes. True solid artist.
Shawn is such an incredible talent, both musically and vocally. Age has certainly not slowed him down one bit. He performed songs from 35 years ago and they sounded so much like the original cuts. He's very down to earth and warm in his back and forth with the audience. Technologically adept, he used computer generated drums and guitar to perform with, and his guitar playing is amazing. I am glad I went to the show. Lots of memories. I will never forget the summer of 1976 lying in a field in the Adirondacks watching the stars and listening to "Faces" on a small cassette player. Thanks, Sandi :-)
