Shelby Lynne & Allison Moorer
by Anonymous on 12/6/10Saenger Theatre Mobile - MobileRating: 5 out of 5Great, Great, Great. Its like sitting in the living room with a long lost friend.

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Great, Great, Great. Its like sitting in the living room with a long lost friend.
Shelby and Allison were fantastic. Never heard of Allison before but she was great, both have great sense of humor and quick witted and did a great job of telling history of music. Would go see them again.
The combination of Shelby (Sissy) and Allison were the best harmonies I have heard in a very long time. The Christmas songs, especially the nog and the log, were a great surprise. I also enjoyed their encore harmonies. They are obviously great talents proven by their awards and records and this concert.
Amazing talent displayed by both vocally and instrumentally!
The show started at 8:15, ended at 9:30. There was no encore. The "sisters" were very sappy I felt. It was soooo laid back. For me, just OK. Would not see them again nor tell a friend not to miss it.
They are both amazing in their own right but put them together for such a sweet acoustic show- it was as much and more than I had hoped. They were both awesome. My only complaint is that it wasn't long enough. It was a wonderful show.
From the front row, which is a lot easier at the Birchmere than other venues,this was an amazing invitation to sit in on a intimate private session between two highly musically talented sisters giving you a honest, from the heart, glimpse into the deepest recesses of their lives past and present. All songs are amplified/acoustic guitar duos with one piano/vocal interlude, dominated by their naturally instictive powerful vocal harmonies. No other muscians were present or needed. Shelby is the edgier of the two songwriters, playing a wide mix of tunes from thoughout her illustrious career, spotlighting that easygoing southern jazzy-bluesy delta sound that has always defied pigeonholing into any genre. Allison's songs are mostly sweeter ballads, putting her emotions right out there for all to feel her empathetic tidal pull. The between song banter transported the audience to the sisters rural Alabama childhood as well as the many lost years struggling for acceptance in the overly formulaic Nashville music industry. Overall a powerful, honest and deeply revealing evening of music drenched in southern soul.
I adore both Shelby Lynne and Allison Moorer as individual artists but had no idea they could work such magic together, on both a personal and artistic level. The bond between them was absolutely heart-warming. Top notch songs being sung by two of the best singers in their genre(s) was the icing on the cake!
Sisters Shelby Lynn and Allison Moorer are extremely talented and put on an excellent show. We thoroughly enjoyed their music. The only thing that could have made it better would have been if Allison's husband Steve Earle would have joined them!
Allison Moorer and Shelby Lynne gave a heart warming performance at the Birchmere. This is the first time I'm aware of that the two of them have toured together. Both women have amazing vocals and strong song writing ability. The show featured the two of them with just their guitars and an occasional turn on the piano. They proved less is more because it made the night more inimate and heart felt. They share an obvious love for each other which is expressed throughout the show starting with an acapella version of Side by Side to begin the evening. I recommend this show highly These are two Southern girls who deliver the goods. Well done ladies!
I had only heard Allison before on "The People Speak" and loved her music. But now, with the two sisters together it just blew me away. They are fun, obviously are really in sync with each other and give a wonderful show. Thanks you for a memorable evening
I'd seen Shelby many times in concert, but her sister, Allison, was a sublime addition. The two were both naturals on stage and their interaction was priceless. Both have amazing voices and a terrific catalog of songs from which to choose from. Rumor has it (from the sisters themselves) that they'll be dropping an album together next year, so I eagerly await their next set of shows.
We were thrilled to hear that SL/AM were coming to the Birchmere (2+ hours drive for us), so we got tickets and went to the show. It was Lou's first time at the Birchmere -- what a great place! Friendly staff, clean, easy to get in/out/park, an enjoyable concert experience overall. Unfortunately, the sound system setup was less than optimal -- seated at the back (ironically, next to the unattended sound booth), we strained to hear some of the lyrics/music (the two ladies played acoustic guitars except for one or two songs where AM played the piano), and much of the back-and-forth bantering between the sisters was indistinct (unless they spoke deliberately straight into the mike). Coupled with a barely 80-minute set, I must say that we were more disappointed than not by the listening experience (but not with AM/SL). Our server, Kim, couldn't have been more helpful, and the staff at the ticket booth, store and bar were great representatives of the enduring tradition that is the Birchmere.
Better than we had hoped for. Not a lot of banter, lots of great songs from both. Wide range including acapella and even Christmas songs! Wonderful voices, blended well together and they obviously care about each other.
Shelby Lynne is one of the greatest talents of our generation, coupled with the subtle beauty of her sister, this was a gig that should not be missed. A very emotional experience and something I hope thye repeat more often! I feel very honoured to have been there.
Beautiful harmonies, folksy, easy stage presence. More people should be catching this act. Bonus for this time of year: a couple of good Christmas tunes.
This was my second time seeing Shelby, and once again, she was amazing. It was just her and two other guitar players (one played the harmonica, too), and the music that came out of them was impressive. She sang most of the songs on her new record, plus some older ones, explaining the inspiration behind her works of art. There were a few moments when all one could hear was Shelby's voice...it pierced the heart and invoked emotions...she could have done that all night and we would have been happy.
We were very disappointed with her concert this time. She seemed a little intoxicated and got more so as the concert progressed. Even the bandmates seemed concerned.
I saw SL at the Ark in Ann Arbor, MI. Both were firsts for me and neither disappointed. SL was relaxed and playful, even ornery at times. She treated her audience with courtesy and respect, and the Ark crowd, who'd seen her before, was friendly and appreciative. The set list was mostly the "Tears, Lies, and Alibis" material, which was fantastic, She spiced the set with some fan favorites as well. The entire show was just marvelous.
One of the best performers I've ever seen. She is so talented, funny and down to earth. Hard to believe someone as talented as Ms Shelby Lynne is so humble and really makes her fans feel special.