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Review 1 for Marshall Crenshaw
Great show!
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall @
- Ponte Vedra Beach @
, FL @
- Fri, Jan 25, 2013 @
Favorite moment: The backing vocals on "Maryanne" added to an already fantastic song @
Posted 01/28/2013
by Newmain
I'm a big Marshall Crenshaw fan (First Show - July 22, 1986) and his voice still sounds great. His new songs are just as great as his classics live.
The big surprise to me was the opening act , The Bottle Rockets. They've been together for 20 years and this band is as tight as you'll ever see. After their performance, there was a long line to buy their CD's.
I hope to see both bands together again in the near future.
5 stars
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall @
- Ponte Vedra Beach @
, FL @
- Fri, Jan 25, 2013 @
Favorite moment: The backing vocals on "Maryanne" added to an already fantastic song @
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Review 2 for Marshall Crenshaw
Marshall Crenshaw
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall @
- Ponte Vedra Beach @
, FL @
- Fri, Jan 25, 2013 @
Opening act(s): Bottle Rockets were excellent. @
Posted 01/27/2013
by JohnsonFromWIsconsin
One the best, but most under-rated songwriters ever.
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall @
- Ponte Vedra Beach @
, FL @
- Fri, Jan 25, 2013 @
Opening act(s): Bottle Rockets were excellent. @
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Review 3 for Marshall Crenshaw
Marshall -- Why don't you Try?
Birchmere @
- Alexandria @
, VA @
- 01/18/2013 @
Posted 01/24/2013
by Natfanatic
This was the 6th time I’ve seen Marshall Crenshaw, and sadly will probably be the last. Every time I see him (most recently about a year ago at the Birch) he does fewer of his old songs, and kind of screws around with them. His opening band, the Bottle Rockets, did about 13-14 songs, which was too many (and more than they played last time they were at the Birch). Then Marshall opened with 2 new songs, which was not particularly well received because its almost a slap in the face to the audience. He only played about 14-16 songs, of which 6-7 were his “hits” and they were all over the map in terms of quality/adherence to the original form. The only song that was completely spot on was a Buddy Holly cover ("Crying, Waiting, Hoping"), which he NAILED. In fact, I would have been happier hearing him do another 4-5 more Buddy Holly songs (he's clearly a huge fan, and so am I) and fewer of some obscure tracks off an album he released 10 + years ago which I never heard. After the show, the people I went with all pretty much agreed that we’ve scratched that itch. And that's too bad, because I love his first 3-4 albums. Apparently more than he does, since he left SO many songs he must know people wanted to hear unplayed. Honestly, this was a one star performance: I only gave him a second star because I have great memories of how good he used to be live.
Birchmere @
- Alexandria @
, VA @
- 01/18/2013 @
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Review 4 for Marshall Crenshaw
Marshall Crenshaw is the man!
Birchmere @
- Alexandria @
, VA @
- Fri, Jan 18, 2013 @
Posted 01/20/2013
by soccerscoutmom
Location:Arlington, VA
Great show! Marshall and the Bottle Rockets were tight and rocked the whole night. Go see them if you have the chance.
Birchmere @
- Alexandria @
, VA @
- Fri, Jan 18, 2013 @
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Review 5 for Marshall Crenshaw
Crenshaw is not what he used to be
Birchmere @
- Alexandria @
, VA @
- Fri, Jan 18, 2013 @
Favorite moment: None @
Opening act(s): Played way too long @
Posted 01/20/2013
by Seaford
Location:Alexandria, VA
While the show was supposed to start at 7:30, Crenshaw's band played without him for 90 minutes. Only then did Crenshaw grace us with his presence.
While all are good musicians, the music was not what I expected. The advance billing implied more "Buddy Holly" and "Beatlemania" type music. Instead he played his own music and only played one Buddy Holly song.
Birchmere @
- Alexandria @
, VA @
- Fri, Jan 18, 2013 @
Favorite moment: None @
Opening act(s): Played way too long @
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Review 6 for Marshall Crenshaw
Good enough
Birchmere @
- Alexandria @
, VA @
- Fri, Jan 18, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Crying. Waiting. Hoping. @
Opening act(s): See above @
Posted 01/20/2013
by CopperheadJoe
Location:Northern Virginia
Perfectly enjoyable evening with Marshall Crenshaw playing a nice mix of old and new. Frankly, I was only familiar with his older stuff, so much of the night was new to me. The Bottle Rockets were a good back up band, but it would have been nice if they had played 20 minutes less and Crenshaw 20 minutes more. The Rockets are fine musicians but the lead singer gets tiresome after 3 or 4 songs.
Birchmere @
- Alexandria @
, VA @
- Fri, Jan 18, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Crying. Waiting. Hoping. @
Opening act(s): See above @
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Review 7 for Marshall Crenshaw
what about the fans?
Birchmere @
- Alexandria @
, VA @
- Fri, Jan 18, 2013 @
Posted 01/20/2013
by Niquanique
I remember this from last time -- Bottle Rockets played way too long, and lead is an edgy Marshall wantabe. Marshall sweet as alway but, when I left at 10, he had played exactly one of his "old" songs -- the ones that made us laugh and maybe cry just a bit.
Birchmere @
- Alexandria @
, VA @
- Fri, Jan 18, 2013 @
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Review 8 for Marshall Crenshaw
A Rocking Tribute
B.B. King Blues Club and Grill @
- New York @
, NY @
- Fri, Jan 4, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Some of the between song banter was hilarious. @
Setlist: Everything with many deep cuts. @
Opening act(s): I missed it. @
Posted 01/06/2013
by CCNJ
Location:Nyc
Top 50 Contributor
Gotta love what these guys are doing! Playing under the moniker of the Simulators, this quintet tore through a set of Beatles tunes that spanned their entire history. Really, no period was spared. From Please Please Me to I Want You, the show went on for about 1.5 hours and you could tell these guys were having a blast playing this stuff as much as the audience enjoyed listening! I hope the Simulators become a semi regular thing around NYC. Truly a humble, but rocking tribute.
B.B. King Blues Club and Grill @
- New York @
, NY @
- Fri, Jan 4, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Some of the between song banter was hilarious. @
Setlist: Everything with many deep cuts. @
Opening act(s): I missed it. @
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Review 9 for Marshall Crenshaw
The Incredible Simulators
B.B. King Blues Club and Grill @
- New York @
, NY @
- Fri, Jan 4, 2013 @
Favorite moment: I cannot just pick one. @
Posted 01/06/2013
by IveeM
Led by two members of the original cast of Beatlemania (Marshall Crenshaw and Glen Burtnik), along with Liberty DeVitto (Billy Joel) and John Merjave, they dug deep into The Beatles' catalog, so there were plenty of pleasant surprises in the set. These musicians are masters, and the show was a revelation, both for their musicianship and performances and also for how relevant the Beatles' catalog remains today.
I'd highly recommend catching them if they ever do this again!
B.B. King Blues Club and Grill @
- New York @
, NY @
- Fri, Jan 4, 2013 @
Favorite moment: I cannot just pick one. @
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Review 10 for Marshall Crenshaw
Crenshawful
Birchmere @
- Alexandria @
, VA @
- Fri, Sep 16, 2011 @
Posted 09/19/2011
by Slyeone
Love Marshall Crenshaw! I have a ton of his music, I've seen his shows from the 80's thru this last effort. This was by far the worst. The Bottle Rockets are great and did there best to make it better but he was off and it's not the first time I've been disappointed by Marshall. Thanks for the memories but I'll only dial him up on the iPod the next time i want to listen to him.
Birchmere @
- Alexandria @
, VA @
- Fri, Sep 16, 2011 @
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Review 11 for Marshall Crenshaw
Crenshaw Got it Done
Birchmere @
- Alexandria @
, VA @
- Fri, Sep 16, 2011 @
Opening act(s): The Bottle Rockets @
Posted 09/18/2011
by Anonymous
Saw Marshall Crenshaw the other night at the Birchmere. Awesome. Been listening for 20 years and finally got the chance. Played a mixed list of old and new and got the place rockin'. Every head in the place was bobbing and every foot was tapping. The guy has a talent with power pop like no one else. His guitar work and voice were the biggest surprise to me. See the show if you get a chance.
Birchmere @
- Alexandria @
, VA @
- Fri, Sep 16, 2011 @
Opening act(s): The Bottle Rockets @
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Review 12 for Marshall Crenshaw
Marshall Crenshaw rocked the Birchmere!
Birchmere @
- Alexandria @
, VA @
- Fri, Sep 16, 2011 @
Opening act(s): Bottle Rockets-- they're good @
Posted 09/18/2011
by soccerscoutmom
Location:Arlington, VA
Marshall Crenshaw rocked the Birchmere. He was on fire! With the Bottle Rockets backing him tightly, he played all sorts of gems such as Valerie, MaryAnne, Cynical Girl, Someday, Someway, Whenever You're on My Mind, 2 Buddy Holly covers, Rockin' Around in NYC, Starlit Summer Sky, Rave On, and What Do You Dream Of?.
Fantastic!
Birchmere @
- Alexandria @
, VA @
- Fri, Sep 16, 2011 @
Opening act(s): Bottle Rockets-- they're good @
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Review 13 for Marshall Crenshaw
Fantastic show!
Birchmere @
- Alexandria @
, VA @
- Fri, Sep 16, 2011 @
Posted 09/18/2011
by LoudounCountyFats
Location:Sterling, VA
The combination of Marshall with The Bottle Rockets (who put on a great first set) is terrific!
Birchmere @
- Alexandria @
, VA @
- Fri, Sep 16, 2011 @
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Review 14 for Marshall Crenshaw
Birchmere @
- Alexandria @
, VA @
- Fri, Sep 16, 2011 @
Setlist: Rave on, Cynical girl, etc. @
Posted 09/18/2011
by Lee2357
Location:Fairfax, VA
Marshall was great as usual! I liked all the familiar songs.
Birchmere @
- Alexandria @
, VA @
- Fri, Sep 16, 2011 @
Setlist: Rave on, Cynical girl, etc. @
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Review 15 for Marshall Crenshaw
Marshall Freakin' Crenshaw
Aladdin Theater @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Thu, Aug 11, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Waited 20 year to hear Cynical Girl and Whenever You're on My Mind live and it was worth every minute... @
Setlist: Whenever You're on My Mind, Valarie, Mary Anne, Someday Someway, There She Goes Again, Cynical Girl, Surrender (Cheap Trick Cover), Wishing (Buddy Holly Cover) @
Opening act(s): The Bottle Rockets (They were also the back up band) @
Posted 08/13/2011
by bulldogmarc
Location:Portland,OR
Great venue, great artist, great set list, what more could you ask for? A good time was had by all...The reincarnation of Buddy Holly was here. Come back soon Marshall we can always use a solid dose of real rock and roll.
Aladdin Theater @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Thu, Aug 11, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Waited 20 year to hear Cynical Girl and Whenever You're on My Mind live and it was worth every minute... @
Setlist: Whenever You're on My Mind, Valarie, Mary Anne, Someday Someway, There She Goes Again, Cynical Girl, Surrender (Cheap Trick Cover), Wishing (Buddy Holly Cover) @
Opening act(s): The Bottle Rockets (They were also the back up band) @
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Review 16 for Marshall Crenshaw
Marshall Crenshaw is the epitome of Rock'N'Roll!
The Ark @
- Ann Arbor @
, MI @
- Wed, May 4, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Marshall walked out without introduction, an entrance fitting his work - straight-forward and humble as it grabs your attention and doesn't let go. @
Setlist: I think he played over half of the tunes from Jaggedland and many others from the "oldies bag" as he put it. Sprinkled in was something from just about every studio album. @
Opening act(s): Freedy Johnston @
Posted 05/11/2011
by Booster13
About 30 years ago, I started listening to this guy who grew up in the Detroit area and who, to me, represented all that rock'n'roll was meant to be. The voice, the guitar work, even the themes in the songs, felt like grown-up 50's and 60's rock. Thirty years later, Marshall Crenshaw still exhibits the voice that drew me in and the guitar work that amazes and moves at the same time. Marshall followed Freedy Johnston (an admirable talent in his own right), playing several pieces from his last compilation (Jaggedland) as well as plenty of material which spanned his 30 years in the business. "Whenever You're On My Mind" will always be my favorite, but I was just as thrilled to hear "Live and Learn" being played live. The lack of accompaniment had no impact on anything he played, and in fact, the purity of voice and guitar combined were spectacular. I could have listened to hours more. I hope I get to see him in the area again.
The Ark @
- Ann Arbor @
, MI @
- Wed, May 4, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Marshall walked out without introduction, an entrance fitting his work - straight-forward and humble as it grabs your attention and doesn't let go. @
Setlist: I think he played over half of the tunes from Jaggedland and many others from the "oldies bag" as he put it. Sprinkled in was something from just about every studio album. @
Opening act(s): Freedy Johnston @
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Review 17 for Marshall Crenshaw
Crenshaw Shines
The Ark @
- Ann Arbor @
, MI @
- Wed, May 4, 2011 @
Favorite moment: "Mary Ann" is a great song and Crenshaw did a great one man version of it. @
Opening act(s): Freedy Johnston @
Posted 05/06/2011
by Tadatlaw
Location:Detroit Fox Theatre
With his low key presence and guitar virtuoso, Marshall Crenshaw really reached out to the crowd gathered at the Ark. After a great first set from Freedy Johnston, Marshall quietly walked out and started to play newer material from his considerable catalog. Later into the set, he played earlier hits from his first two albums that the crowd really picked up on. Nice solo work on the guitar. Missed the encore, but I am pretty sure Freedy Johnston came out on stage with him and tore it up.
The Ark @
- Ann Arbor @
, MI @
- Wed, May 4, 2011 @
Favorite moment: "Mary Ann" is a great song and Crenshaw did a great one man version of it. @
Opening act(s): Freedy Johnston @
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Review 18 for Marshall Crenshaw
Still Has It!
The Ark @
- Ann Arbor @
, MI @
- Wed, May 4, 2011 @
Posted 05/06/2011
by CCrowFan
I thought Marshall sounded great. Would like to have seen a better turn out since he is a Detroit icon.
The Ark @
- Ann Arbor @
, MI @
- Wed, May 4, 2011 @
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Review 19 for Marshall Crenshaw
Crenshaw is phenomenal!
Rhythm Room @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Mon, Mar 7, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Encore with Jesse and Jesse's bass playing buddy. Fun material! @
Opening act(s): Jesse Valenzuela @
Posted 03/10/2011
by gotthegoodz
Location:Scottsdale, AZ
What an intimate venue to see an incredible song-writing talent. The new material sounds great even with the sparseness of just Marshall and his guitar(s). There was something for everyone here, and great nuggets from his "old bag" of goodies. A true musician and a gracious performer.
Rhythm Room @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Mon, Mar 7, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Encore with Jesse and Jesse's bass playing buddy. Fun material! @
Opening act(s): Jesse Valenzuela @
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Review 20 for Marshall Crenshaw
EXCELLENT!
Rhythm Room @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Mon, Mar 7, 2011 @
Opening act(s): JESSE VALENSULA from the Gin Blossoms. (He was good too!) @
Posted 03/10/2011
by Linderloo
I AM SO OVERWHELMED, ALL I CAN SAY I EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLET, ETC.!
Rhythm Room @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Mon, Mar 7, 2011 @
Opening act(s): JESSE VALENSULA from the Gin Blossoms. (He was good too!) @
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