Return to Largo, May 12, 2010

[LAGirl]

Grant brought the band and promised an all-electric show last night. They filled the big room at Largo with energy and rock 'n roll. It was a really fun show. They performed most of the Little Moon album, but the songs sounded a bit livelier on this night. He played fewer songs than usual but they were all longer with all the fancy guitar solos and Grant jumping around like a crazy rock star, lol. When he came out for the encore, he acted surprised - "Really? On a school night?" As if we would have gone home without our encored just because it was getting so late. No chance.

I did miss that there were no requests at this show. They followed a very definite set list, and everything they played was amazing. But request time is always a fun part of the show, too. I also missed the pretty ballads with just Grant and his guitar. I think Older Now came closest to that, and was done beautifully with the band. Buried Treasure took on an electric life of its own which was really great to hear, but at the same time I missed the prettiness of the song from the CD. I guess I just need a full band set followed by a solo acoustic set. That would be my ideal. Are you listening, Grant?

Largo had some of Grant's publicity posters available, and Grant was really nice about signing them and chatting before and after the show as usual. It was great to have him back at Largo. I hope he won't stay away so long next time!

Set List:
Little Moon
Good Morning Happiness
Strangest Thing
Humankind
Cold War, Harry
Killing a Dead Man
Nightbirds
Buried Treasure
Seal it with a Kiss
Honey Don't Think
Mockingbirds
Raise the Spirit
Encore:
Older Now
One Morning

PS - if you stop by to read this (and would like people to continue to post show reviews), please say hello, post your favorite Grant song or something, let me know you are out there. Thanks.

[jentwo]

I'm still reading and appreciate your show reviews very much, LAGirl!