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As one of the most prolific multi-hyphenates in Hollywood, Steve Martin is accomplished in writing, acting, comedy, producing and music. His impressive banjo skills are currently available to ticket holders of his 2013 U.S. tour with the Steep Canyon Rangers and Edie Brickell. Though he is better known as a comedian and actor, especially for parts in "The Jerk," "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" and "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour," he began playing banjo at the tender age of 17—having learned the skill by slowing down his bluegrass vinyls to 16bpm. He routinely incorporated it into his stand-up shows and comedy albums, such as the endlessly quotable "A Wild and Crazy Guy," before launching a legitimate music career.
His first major musical success came from his 1978 single, “King Tut,” performed with his band the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Martin often chooses to duet or collaborate when it comes to performing concerts, playing with some of country’s greatest artists, like Dolly Parton and Earl Scruggs, the latter with whom he most recently collaborated on his rendition of "Foggy Mountain Breakdown," which won Best Country Instrumental Performance. As Martin moves away from comedy and toward serious film roles, writing projects and musical opportunities, he manages to maintain his populist, accessible persona while showcasing his tremendous talent, wit and skill in nearly every arena. His 2013 Love Has Come For You tour with Edie Brickell and the Steep Canyon Rangers is further proof of his unconditional prowess, as is the stage production, “Bright Star,” penned in partnership with Brickell. His comedic chops on film are undeniable, but the longer Steve Martin sticks around, the more fans discover that there’s so much more to him than funny faces.
Great evening. The venue was beautiful and the music was uplifting and just plain fun. I highly recommend this to anyone. Told a few jokes in between each song to keep it light. I especially liked one song called "The Atheist Song," "a gospel tune for atheists, This wasn't a religious concert but he did throw in a couple songs. The Steve Martin / Steep Canyon TOUR was one you should try to get to.
It was obvious from the look on Steve Martin's face that he takes great pleasure in working with musicians of this caliber. I had no idea he was as skilled as he is at playing the banjo and that he had written so many songs. The banter with the group was entertaining and did not come across as completely contrived as it can with some performances. We were treated to a glimpse of Steve's comic genius but it never overpowered the music. The two comic songs that were played were hugely entertaining and one was the song performance of my lifetime.
I wasn't sure what to expect from this show, and I was blown away. The sound was perfect, the musicians were talented, and Steve was his unforgettable self. If this show is coming to a theater near you, do not hesitate!
