J-Roddy is both the history and future of rock and roll. His music is reminescent of shadows and peanut-strewn dusty hardwood, morning regrets and late night triumphs, old jeans still carrying the scent of last night's whiskey, and bruises with origins that you can't remember. Watching him live is like watching the Muppets. The energy he exudes is so tiring to watch, it's hard to believe it's even possible. I saw him open for William Elliot Whitmore two years ago and instantly fell in love with their music. Two years later, he still leaves his heart on the stage and his music in yours. I can only hope they see enough commerical success that I will always have a new J-Roddy album to look forward to, and not enough that they become KOL.
Amazing set...can't wait till his next visit.
The Basement @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Thu, Mar 10, 2011 @
Favorite moment: J-Roddy was pounding the keys so hard, he broke his piano. Still singing, he chucked the broken board across the stage and kept going. @