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Emmylou Harris

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Review 1 for Emmylou Harris

5 / 5

Emmylou Harris at Macky

Macky Auditorium @

- Boulder @

, CO @

- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: If I was forced to pick one moment, the acapella harmony rendition of
"Calling My Children Home" is a wonderful emotional experience. @

Opening act(s): I suppose Buddy Miller was considered to be the opening act but he is such an
outstanding artist, in the first place, and such an integral part of Emmylou's band
in the second place, that his opening songs without Emmylou seemed to be more
part of the overall concert than an opening act. @

Posted 11/22/2009

by pickylistener

Location:Boulder Colorado of "Boulder to Birmingham" fame

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The second most wonderful aspect, following her outstanding repertoire of
songs, is her professional dedication to entertaining her audience. She and her
carefully selected band members gave their absolutely best effort even though
this Boulder appearance was the very last show of the current tour. She and her
band just kept the hits coming, typically busting into the next great song before
the applause for the previous song began to subside. They aimed to please and
did not miss. I've seen Emmylou in concert about 10 times. This one was my favorite
so far.

Buddy Miller's vocal and lead guitar presence was welcome, as always. Her
appearances without Buddy are never her best. He is her musical right hand
these days. He's performed with her since at least Emmylou's "Spy Boy" days
in the late nineties.

Finally, Macky Auditorium suited the performance perfectly. In addition to the
hundred-plus year old splender of the venue, the sound system is first rate. Even
better, it's the sort of elegant venue which apparently does not attract the kind
of drunks who can't help but stupidly yell out song requests.

Macky Auditorium @

- Boulder @

, CO @

- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: If I was forced to pick one moment, the acapella harmony rendition of
"Calling My Children Home" is a wonderful emotional experience. @

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Review 2 for Emmylou Harris

5 / 5

Too much greatness. I'm not worthy.

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Richard Thompson joined Rodney and Emmylou onstage, and the house went wild! @

Setlist: Earthbound; Ain't Living Long Like This; Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight, and more... @

Opening act(s): Richard Thompson Electric Trio @

Posted 04/08/2013

by Geneechil

Location:Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta, GA

I expected to be awestruck for the duration of the Rodney Crowell and Emmylou Harris performance. These are two icons I have followed and cherished for decades. There is no better songwriter than RC. Who ever heard a more beautiful voice than Emmylou's?
As if that wasn't enough for us, the legendary Richard Thompson Electric Trio electrified the audience with their show-opening set. By the time they left the stage, I wanted to hear much more.
In all, the evening was a dream come true experience I will never forget. I would pay twice the ticket price to see these masters of their crafts play again!

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Richard Thompson joined Rodney and Emmylou onstage, and the house went wild! @

Setlist: Earthbound; Ain't Living Long Like This; Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight, and more... @

Opening act(s): Richard Thompson Electric Trio @

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Review 3 for Emmylou Harris

5 / 5

Still a siren

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- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Posted 04/08/2013

by CrowellFan

Location:Atlanta native

I have heard these great artists seperately in the past so it was a treat to finally hear their harmony live. Simply wonderful. And Emmylou's voice is still as pure as ever. They played a lot of the oldies from the old Hot Band's days and some of their new duet album as well. Great show. And as simple and classy as one would expect from these legends.

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Review 4 for Emmylou Harris

4 / 5

Don't Take The Wrecking Ball To Emmylou Just Yet

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Richard Thompson came out to play with Emmylou and Rodney. Also when she brought her dogs on stage at the end. @

Setlist: Did not track. @

Opening act(s): Richard Thompson Electric Trio @

Posted 04/08/2013

by WoodmanHD

Location:Marietta, GA

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It was a full house. Richard Thompson was great as always. Emmylou and Rodney were a great combination. Their voices blended together very well for the songs they chose. to perform. Emmylou still looks great and sounds good too. So, don't take the wrecking ball to Emmylou just yet. As she put it "Not too bad for 66-year old broad!" She had just celebrated her 66th birthday two days earlier. The sound was great and the visibility was excellent. The VIP2 seats came with a poster & hand written lyric sheets. A nice touch. All in all a very enjoyable evening.

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Richard Thompson came out to play with Emmylou and Rodney. Also when she brought her dogs on stage at the end. @

Setlist: Did not track. @

Opening act(s): Richard Thompson Electric Trio @

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Review 5 for Emmylou Harris

5 / 5

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: "Black Caffeine" @

Posted 04/07/2013

by Anonymous

After having followed Emmy Lou and Rodney for many years, it was a complete treat to watch them together, and hear the great harmonies, AND the terrific band they assembled. We enjoyed their performance thoroughly. The venue was nicely run, very professional. The warm up act went on a little too long, but, that is what warm ups do. We were happy to learn about RichThompson, just a bit bored after the umpty-umped guitar duet. But great playing.

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- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: "Black Caffeine" @

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Review 6 for Emmylou Harris

5 / 5

Oh, What a Night!

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Meeting Emmylou backstage and hanging with her band in the hotel bar afterwards... @

Opening act(s): Richard Thompson blowing my mind @

Posted 04/07/2013

by athensmw

Backstage passes and front row seats ensured we had the time of our lives!! Thanks Emmylou!!

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Meeting Emmylou backstage and hanging with her band in the hotel bar afterwards... @

Opening act(s): Richard Thompson blowing my mind @

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Review 7 for Emmylou Harris

4 / 5

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Black Caffeine; Old Yellow Moon, When We Were Beautiful @

Opening act(s): Richard Thompson @

Posted 04/07/2013

by Anonymous

Location:Mansfield, Ga

Singer / Songwriters of this talent are hard to find. Both have transcended all musical genres and still can rock and honkytonk. Sensitive, touching and joyful.

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

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- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Black Caffeine; Old Yellow Moon, When We Were Beautiful @

Opening act(s): Richard Thompson @

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Review 8 for Emmylou Harris

4 / 5

Very enjoyable

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Posted 04/06/2013

by cookk

Location:atlanta

Really 2separate shows -- 1/3 Richard Thompson in rock &roll mood. I prefer the depressing Thompson, but he was still very good. I am not terribly familiar with Emmy Lou Harris, but she and Rodney Crowell were just delightful and charming. Listening to that voice is a treat.

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Review 9 for Emmylou Harris

5 / 5

No one is better

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Opening act(s): I would rather I had not had to endure the opening. Sound was too loud and not clear. Richard Thompson's older "folky" stuff is good - this was not. @

Posted 04/06/2013

by DrDon99

Location:Acworth GA

No one is better at working with other great talent than Emmy Lou Harris. She has always done wonderful things for others early in their careers. And she has done fantastic album projects working so closely and so well with some of the biggest names in the industry. Over the years she has often joined forces with Rodney Crowell, and having teamed up now for a full CD's worth on Old Yellow Moon, it's no wonder why the critics have raved about the excellence of this combination. I hope they had as much fun doing the show as it looked like they were having, because I certainly did.

I have wondered how good a venue Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is. Now I know it is a very, very good theatre. Even in the very back of the top tier where I was, the sound was certainly loud enough, and most importantly was absolutely clear. No overwhelming loudness, and every instrument sharp and clear. The acoustics must be right, and the person working the sound did a great job. And getting to the Centre and out when the show was over was easy and hassle free.

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Opening act(s): I would rather I had not had to endure the opening. Sound was too loud and not clear. Richard Thompson's older "folky" stuff is good - this was not. @

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Review 10 for Emmylou Harris

4 / 5

Highly Recommended Show

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- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Posted 04/06/2013

by saka2me

Location:Atlanta

Richard Thompson gave ample evidence of why he's one of the most highly regarded guitarists around. His bassist and drummer were also brilliant. In addition, his songwriting is first-rate with "Good Things Happen to Bad People" and "Salford Sunday" being standouts.

It was great to see and hear Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell together again. The performance reminded me of the great Hot Band performances of years ago. Emmylou sounded like she might have had a touch of a cold or allergies but the obvious affection that the group had for the songs came through clearly. The band was tight and they got their opportunities to shine on various numbers with a highlight being the lead guitarist (Hughes?) wailing on "Luxury Liner."

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

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Review 11 for Emmylou Harris

4 / 5

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Posted 04/06/2013

by TCALK

Location:ATL

Despite their similar ages the diametrically opposed musical genres of this double bill made little sense to me. Mr Thompson's technical abilities were unfortunately more an insult to my ears than they might have been had I wanted to see such a loud intense performance. Guess I've heard my share of smoking hot guitarists through the years. In fact the performance of Crowell, Harris et al was even more powerful via their thoughtful and harmonious delivery. Of course I was there specifically to see the latter show and accordingly am not surprised that many including some of my own party felt that the opener blew away the headliner. If decibels equal blow away I cannot disagree but Emmylou can stand alone and her collaboration with Rodney was the focus of this show for me. Great venue also.

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Review 12 for Emmylou Harris

4 / 5

Emmylou & Rodney Crowell - ATL

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: RT coming back onstage to perform with EH & RC. @

Opening act(s): Richard Thompson Trio @

Posted 04/06/2013

by AllenhouseAtlanta

Location:Atlanta, GA

First of all, the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center is truly one of the great music venues in Atlanta. Emmylou and Rodney were very energetic and entertaining, but the real treat of the evening was the Richard Thompson Trio. Wow, oh wow. RT is an amazing guitar virtuoso who is not as well known and regarded as he should be. The man's talents are off the chart. Again, liked EH & RC a lot, but absolutely blown away by Richard Thompson.

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: RT coming back onstage to perform with EH & RC. @

Opening act(s): Richard Thompson Trio @

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Review 13 for Emmylou Harris

4 / 5

Together Again

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: When they brought out Richard Thompsen for Ain't Living Long Like This. @

Opening act(s): Richard Thomsen was amazing. His drummer may be one of the best I have ever heard. @

Posted 04/06/2013

by PapaDoc12

Location:Atlanta

Emmy Lou's Hot Band has some of the best players on the planet. Bringing Rodney and Emmy Lou back together was a stroke of genius. Their new album is superb and puts their talents on line in a common force. The show got to most of those new songs while indulging us in a bit of reminescence. Emmy's voice, which I love, seemed a bit strained, through allergies or cold. She forgot lyrics at moments but the show was so much fun. Supporting musicians were phenomenal. I happen to think that Rodney is one of the best lyricists of our generation and I was dissapointed that we did not get to more of his songbook, but such is the price of joining two legends on one stage. Enjoyed the show.

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: When they brought out Richard Thompsen for Ain't Living Long Like This. @

Opening act(s): Richard Thomsen was amazing. His drummer may be one of the best I have ever heard. @

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Review 14 for Emmylou Harris

5 / 5

Amazing

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Show started with "return of the Angel " and a Townes Van Zant song (Poncho and Lefty). @

Posted 04/06/2013

by Anonymous

This must be what Heaven sounds like on a Saturday night!

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Show started with "return of the Angel " and a Townes Van Zant song (Poncho and Lefty). @

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Review 15 for Emmylou Harris

5 / 5

Great concert, great venue!

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Emmylou singing lead with Rodney on backing vocals and guitar. @

Opening act(s): Richard Thompson with accompanying drummer and bassist puts on a fantastic show deserving of headliner status. He's not your typical opening act. @

Posted 04/06/2013

by lorenzodm

The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center is a great facility. It's easy to get to right at the intersection of Interstates 75 and 285, in north Atlanta. It's not downtown where there's no parking and horrible traffic. There's a parking deck right at the theater and $6 is a fair price for safe covered parking. The police were there at the beginning and end of the show directing traffic. Getting in was really easy, and you can avoid the long lines leaving if you just take a different route out of the theater.
The concert was three hours long but it was so enjoyable it seemed like an hour. Richard Thompson had the first hour. He put on a better show than Harris and Crowell. His new electric style is a loud, in your face, complex music with intricate guitar work and vocals that don't interfere with appreciating his instrumental. If you want to hear a virtuoso on electric guitar, Richard Thompson is your man. He did take the time to perform "52 Vincent Black Lightning" on accoustic. There probably would have been a riot if he left that one out. If I were able to see one of the solo performances on his current tour I would absolutely go. At age 64, he's not just a legend; he's a fantastic writer, vocalist, and guitarist right now in 2013.
Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell put on a good show. Emmylou seemed to have an off night and her voice was weak on some songs, but strong on others. I think she may have been sick. Rodney Crowell was excellent, his voice and guitar as good as ever, maybe better. They mostly played songs from their new album, which they are promoting, but that's to be expected. They did play enough old favorites in the two hour set. They called RT out to jam with them on one number, and I would have liked to see more of that. But one is better than none. Overall I would say it was a good performance from Harris and Crowell, not a concert you'll remember for years to come, but a good performance.

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Emmylou singing lead with Rodney on backing vocals and guitar. @

Opening act(s): Richard Thompson with accompanying drummer and bassist puts on a fantastic show deserving of headliner status. He's not your typical opening act. @

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Review 16 for Emmylou Harris

4 / 5

Emmy Lou & Rodney were ripping it up.

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Ancore of Stars on the Water @

Setlist: Wish I could remember. Lots of song by Gram Parsons, Susan Clark, and Kris Kristopfferson. Good set. @

Opening act(s): Richard Thompson is respectable. Good guiterst. @

Posted 04/06/2013

by WER2013

Location:Marietta, GA

Played good bit of old material. Played some off the new record. Their band was "in the house." was a really good show.

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Ancore of Stars on the Water @

Setlist: Wish I could remember. Lots of song by Gram Parsons, Susan Clark, and Kris Kristopfferson. Good set. @

Opening act(s): Richard Thompson is respectable. Good guiterst. @

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Review 17 for Emmylou Harris

5 / 5

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The encore songs @

Posted 04/06/2013

by Madcopy

Location:Atlanta, GA

All of the musicians were incredible. Richard Thompson's guitar work is unsurpassed. Emmylou's and Rodney Crowell's voices are finer than ever and their new material is wonderful. The venue was beautiful with some of the best acoustics I've experienced.

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

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- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The encore songs @

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Review 18 for Emmylou Harris

5 / 5

Once in a lifetime

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Grievous Angel to start Emmylou and Rodney's set. @

Opening act(s): You can't really call Richard Thompson an opening act. @

Posted 04/06/2013

by Murphy398

Location:Chattanooga

Well, as you might have expected, the show was very very good. First time I've seen Richard Thompson up close and he's a virtuoso. Great songs, unbelievable playing, good crowd interaction and generally one of the best sets I've ever seen. He mixed new stuff like Sally B, Good Things Happen (to Bad People), Salford Sunday, Saving the Good Stuff with old, including an especially nice solo acoustic Black Vincent. That was a magic point. But we only got one set and no encore. One hour and he was done. My only regret of the whole evening was that there wasn't more of it.

I wasn't sure what to expect from Emmylou and Rodney, as I haven't seen either of them in their own show since the Hot Band days. So they started right off with Grievous Angel. I experienced another significant magical point there. Getting a little flushed sitting here thinking about it. Superior rendering of one of my favorite recordings by one of the original artists. <Clear throat> Then right into Wheels and I realized that they hadn't changed much at all. Hugely entertaining. We got Pancho and Lefty, Luxury Liner, Bluebird Wine and others that I'm going to have to wait for a set list for. They got Richard out for a rocking tune complete with accordion. Emmylou said she put her foot down, she had to have an accordion in the band. Very nice band with mostly younger players except for the bassist Byron House who I've seen many times now with various great bands. His life is good.

So she's still beautiful and energetic and classy and still has one of the most distinctive voices of my generation. She's 66 and she might have lost a couple of notes off of the very top but her voice is still clear and bright. She politely declined my offer to serve as her laundry boy or anything else, as she has so many times before. Nice encore of Love Hurts and San Antone Rose ended the festivities.

Funny place to see this show. The Cobb is new and shiny and beautiful. It's comfortable and it sounds great. I could have listened to twice as much of it, but I'll take what I got. Go see this show if you can.

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Grievous Angel to start Emmylou and Rodney's set. @

Opening act(s): You can't really call Richard Thompson an opening act. @

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Review 19 for Emmylou Harris

3 / 5

Emmylou and team Disappoints

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Posted 04/06/2013

by Anonymous

Although there were moments of wonder and transcendence, but only when we could clearly hear that distinctive Emmylou voice and soul, overall, this concert was agonizing to sit through. The opening act was torture, despite the obvious pocket of loyal Richard Thompson fans tucked in the upper right corner of the theater. Then we had to wait half an hour before Emmylou appeared and, overall, we were disappointed. I loved Emmylou in my 20's and 30's but perhaps, like me, she is over the hill now. She did have some pretty good musicians with her, particularly the keyboard/accordion player and lead guitar. Also liked the steel dobro. It was good to hear and see Emmylou, but not worth the money, the wait, and having to endure an opening act that was a complete disappointment. In the future, I'll just wait to hear her again someday on NPR's Prairie Home Companion.

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Review 20 for Emmylou Harris

4 / 5

Great show

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: When we were beautiful @

Opening act(s): Richard Thompson @

Posted 04/06/2013

by HangingHeart

Location:Atlanta

Emmylou and Rodney were great. Songs and performances were all spot on and band was really good too. Richard Thompson rocked it in the undercard and played on one of the tunes with Emmylou and Rodney.

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre @

- Atlanta @

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- Thu, Apr 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: When we were beautiful @

Opening act(s): Richard Thompson @

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