Steve Earle Tickets

We arrived at the venue a little late and were stuck in the back, but Steve Earle and the venue were still great. He did mostly songs from his new CD of Townes Van Zant (sp?) songs. The only downside: rain came pouring down toward the end of the first set, so we took off.

It should have been a great night of music, it should have been another Steve Earle classic night. I've seen him, with the Dukes, absolutely slay a crowd dead with fantastic songs, energy, humor, and a real sense of irony. I've seen him acoustic and alone in inspiring form, I've seen him in a benefit gig with John Prine, Nancy Griffith, Elvis Costello and Emmylou Harris, where he was both magnanamous and a joy to listen to. I've never seen him in a venue, an open air venue, like the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. The crowd was the usual mix, 'too loud' baby boomers who are more intersted in drinking wine and scoffing enough cheese to feed a small village, posers who just want to be seen at the best gig in town,( 'Is he the guy who does Copperhead Road? I was asked by one), those who's half brothers aunt is the friend of a friend who makes announcements on the local rock radio station, and people like me, who own just about everything he's done and can appreciate one of America's true singer/songwriter/guitar playing geniuses at work (along side Neil Young, Steve Forbert, Townes Van Zandt, Bob Dylan). It wasn't looking good when support act Joe Pugg was playing, the clouds were moving in ominously. By the time Steve took to the stage he looked up at the sky and called out to the crowd' Don't look behind you, it's not lookin good, lets see what happens, but, if we get some bad weather, even if it's an hour or two, I'll be back. And so he began, two or three tunes from his Townes Tribute Album, accompanied by some great stories about the great man, some classics, 'My Old Friend the Blues', 'Ashes to Ashes', it was great, even the noisy woman in front of me stopped talking and opinionating long enough to swallow what had been in her mouth for what seemed an age, but the lightening was becoming dangerous, and I was wondering just how much longer he could play without exposing himself to the risk of frying. Then it came, rain like you've never seen, so hard and so quick that it drenched every one in about two seconds flat. Carl Lewis couldn't have caught the baby boomers, they were outa there. 45 minutes later, I decided to walk back round to the stage area to see if it looked promising for a return, and was absolutely shocked at the storms effects. There was no stage! So, no return to complete the set and, as it says on the ticket, 'no refund for inclement weather'. So, was it good? Steve Earle for 30 minutes, or a mufactured soda-pop band for 90? It was worth every rain-soaked minute.

First, let me say that the events of this concert were most certainly not Steve Earle's fault. In fact, the few songs that he was able to play were amazing! However, due to severe storms coming in the middle of his set, the concert was cancelled shortly after the first raindrops. I was disappointed to have the priveledge to see such a short show, and wish there was a way to reschedule his return to Atlanta. I would gladly pay for another ticket to see one of the most interesting and entartaining musician of our generation.

From the moment he hit the first chord, I was lost in Seve Earle Land. This was my first Steve Earle concert, and my expectations were high, as I had listened to his music for a long time, read his biography and his book of short stories, and had watched "Heartworn Highways" and "Be Here to Love Me" over and over. I had put the man on a pedestal, which is a good place for him. He is also a brother in recovery, which endears him to me ever more.

First of all, no one really compares to Steve Earle. His presence captures an audience in any venue and the Botanical Gardens was such a perfect place to see him perform. It was a beautiful evening for the concert and the crowd was fired up and excited. The rain came in about 5 songs in to Steve's performance. Oh how it poured! Steve said he would give everyone a great show no matter what and I'm sure he did. My date and I left during the storm but we did have a choice to stay under shelter until the weather cleared. The show was great even though we did not get to hear much because of the weather interference. Just love Steve Earle so no worries because we will see him again.

Steve was great for the few songs he was able to play - and then the deluge came... I sort of wish the Botanical Gardens would have skipped the supporting act - although he was very nice - when it was clear a rain storm was coming. This would have given Steve a chance to play more of his set. I understand the show is outside but I feel cheated having spent the cash on tickets, relatively expensive (and so-so) food and wine, parking, etc. I was really looking forward to this show and it really seemed Steve was sounding great.

Now I am a HUGE Steve Earle fan....a bigger fan of him than Emmylou for the record....but this was one of the most boring concerts I have ever been to (except hers last summer at Chastain). The venue is fantastic and it made my overall opinion of the night higher than it would have been otherwise. Besides the monsoon that occured 30-45 mins into the set, the playlist was slow and boring. Sitting outside on a hot summer night in Atlanta, an artist needs to keep the crowd entertained and awake. Neither of those occured, as my friend who came with me actually fell asleep 15 mins in. I am still a Steve Earle fan, but would recommend buying a CD, instead of a concert ticket, next time he is in town.

I had heard Earle in NYC where he had his wife join him for some songs, along with another woman on violin and background vocals. It made the evening that much more enjoyable. He is still great to see perform. I was just hoping that Alison Moorer would join him.

Berklee was a perfect venue for a solo acoustic performance by Steve Earle. After catching him at last years Farm Aid show and being disappointed that he only played 20 minutes I knew I had to see him when he came back to town. The acoustics, as always were excellent. The highlights had to be "City of Immigrants" and when he referred to himself as "left of Democrat." My kind of guy, my kind of music and my kind of show. Catch him next time around.

Steve Earle always rocks, and the Berklee acoustics are outstanding. What a confluence!

Would luv to see him with his full band ! Awesome !!!!!

I thought Steve Earle was absolutely chaming at his show in Boston. I've heard he can have a reputation for being a bit gruff but on this night he charmed the socks off the audience. This show sounded great. Steve plucked away at his instruments and sang like we were sitting in his living room. The sound had a simple acoustic tone to it. No heavy bass, no processed sounds. Just a man & his guitar clean an natural the way it should be.

Steve Earle gave a dynamic performance. He is incredibly talented. He is also incredibly intelligent and thoughtful, despite being a 9th grade drop-out. If you have trouble with his far-left politics, don't go to his concerts. I personally agree with his politics, but for many fans of bluegrass, his views can be polarizing.