Steve Earle Concert Reviews and Ratings

Review 1 for Steve Earle

4 / 5

Steve Earle very satisfying

Pantages Theatre @

- Minneapolis @

, MN @

- Sat, Jul 23, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Chris Masterson hitting the opening power chords to Someday @

Setlist: Set One: Waitin’ on the Sky, Little Emperor, The Gulf of Mexico, Molly-O, Every Part of Me, City of Immigrants, Telephone Road, My Old Friend the Blues, Someday, Transcendental Blues, ?, A Soft Place to Fall, The Broken Girl, A Change is Gonna Come
Set Two: Copperhead Road, Dixieland, The Galway Girl, The Mountain, Kelly's song, Meet Me in the Alleyway, God is God, Heaven or Hell, Fearless Heart, Chris and Eleanor: Long Gone, This City, Taneytown, Hardcore Troubadour, The Revolution Starts Now
First encore: I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive, Hillbilly Highway, Guitar Town
Second encore: It Takes A Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry, The Unrepentent @

Opening act(s): none @

Posted 07/30/2011

by Jumpinfromsixtosix

Location:second row of the loge

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Steve and his band played two sets, a one-hour opening set and a one and one-half hour second set, including two encores. He started the evening by playing five songs from his new album, and then mixed in great songs from throughout his career with other new songs over the course of the evening. He played acoustic guitar and mandolin most of the evening, and then strapped on an electric guitar so the band could rock hard for the last eight songs. The Dukes and Duchesses were excellent musicians and back up vocalists: Chris Masterson played all of the right fills on a variety of beautiful guitars and sang back up, and his spouse Eleanor Whitmore played fiddle, mandolin, and guitar and also sang. Will Rigby played the drums, Kelly Looney played the bass, and Allison Moorer played piano and sang. At the end of the first set, she sang a duet with Steve, and he then left the stage and she did three songs to end the first set. During the second set, Kelly Looney sang a song and then Chris and Eleanor sang a song to together that was outstanding.

Pantages Theatre @

- Minneapolis @

, MN @

- Sat, Jul 23, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Chris Masterson hitting the opening power chords to Someday @

Setlist: Set One: Waitin’ on the Sky, Little Emperor, The Gulf of Mexico, Molly-O, Every Part of Me, City of Immigrants, Telephone Road, My Old Friend the Blues, Someday, Transcendental Blues, ?, A Soft Place to Fall, The Broken Girl, A Change is Gonna Come
Set Two: Copperhead Road, Dixieland, The Galway Girl, The Mountain, Kelly's song, Meet Me in the Alleyway, God is God, Heaven or Hell, Fearless Heart, Chris and Eleanor: Long Gone, This City, Taneytown, Hardcore Troubadour, The Revolution Starts Now
First encore: I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive, Hillbilly Highway, Guitar Town
Second encore: It Takes A Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry, The Unrepentent @

Opening act(s): none @

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Review 2 for Steve Earle

5 / 5

Steve Earle@ Wilbur W O W !'

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, May 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Cooper head road @

Opening act(s): Mastersons @

Posted 05/16/2013

by bflatrules

Location:Merrimack Valley

What an awesome show. Everyone was on the A game. Steve was great along with everyone else in the group.

The young lady in the Masterson was very impressive. A wonderful voice and multi talented: mandolin, guitar, fiddle, and piano.

We definitely got our money's worth.

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, May 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Cooper head road @

Opening act(s): Mastersons @

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Review 3 for Steve Earle

4 / 5

outstanding

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, May 12, 2013 @

Opening act(s): The Masterson's were OK in their set, but really shone in their work in Steve's band. @

Posted 05/14/2013

by becks58

Steve Earle is an American treasure. He's a fabulous musician, prolific songwriter and the thinking person's folkie. Awesome night, even though the venue had NO LEG ROOM in the seats. Not Earle's fault.

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, May 12, 2013 @

Opening act(s): The Masterson's were OK in their set, but really shone in their work in Steve's band. @

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Review 4 for Steve Earle

5 / 5

Steve Earle

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, May 12, 2013 @

Posted 05/14/2013

by QOAmerica

Steve Earle was amazing. He played over 2 hours and gave the audience his all. Would def see him again

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, May 12, 2013 @

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Review 5 for Steve Earle

5 / 5

Steve Earle at the Wilbur.

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, May 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The Revolution Starts Now. This City. @

Opening act(s): The Mastersons, very good. @

Posted 05/14/2013

by dfuster

Location:Cambridge, MA

Steve Earle's show at the Wilbur was excellent. I have seen him on several occasions, both in Spain and in the U.S., playing solo and acoustic or with the Dukes, and he never disappoints.
The setlist was heavily based on Steve's last record "The Low Highway". I purchased the CD two weeks ago and I am still not very familiar with the songs, but they sounded beautifully. Steve's voice was at its best and he was very talkative, energenit and generous, as there were 6 songs in the encore.
He displayed his amazing skills with several guitars, two different banjos and a mandolin. Even though he did not play some of my personal favourites as "Goodbye" or "I ain't ever satisfied" I enjoyed the show very much. Also, I liked the venue very much, I was seated at a table pretty close to the stage, and had a great view and could hear every whisper. All in all, a night to remember...

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, May 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The Revolution Starts Now. This City. @

Opening act(s): The Mastersons, very good. @

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Review 6 for Steve Earle

5 / 5

fantastic Concert

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, May 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Steve talks about his music - teh inspiration of his material! Love that! @

Posted 05/14/2013

by Baybeeblues

Location:Boston

Steve put on a great show - packed and full of new and old songs! The only concert I ever remember longer would be the Boss - Steve's show is worth every penny and then some!

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, May 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Steve talks about his music - teh inspiration of his material! Love that! @

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Review 7 for Steve Earle

4 / 5

excellent concert

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, May 12, 2013 @

Posted 05/14/2013

by GenghisKahnsBrotherJohn

Earle takes his performing very seriously - played a long comprehensive set with heartfelt enthusiasm - a real delight.

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, May 12, 2013 @

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Review 8 for Steve Earle

5 / 5

Steve coming through strong !

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Tue, May 7, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The meet and greet, getting saw hi, thank him for his music, shake his hand and get a pic with him ! @

Setlist: Long, the Low Highway , I entered the last time. @

Posted 05/12/2013

by RayG874

Location:Rockville MD

Some artists slow down or mabe their creativity wanes, but that is not these case with Steve Earle. In fact he is still coming on strong and still improving !
The Mastersons were a huge addition to Steve's Band, he constantly mentions this may be his best band. The Mastersons released their first release "Birds Fly South" and ther are originally from Texas and now reside in Brookland.
Close for rehearsals with Steve and it shows, they quickly go from one song to the next.
So there is not much wasted time. Steve generally loosens up later in the set and let's his views be known, which is pure Steve, using his music to make change.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Tue, May 7, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The meet and greet, getting saw hi, thank him for his music, shake his hand and get a pic with him ! @

Setlist: Long, the Low Highway , I entered the last time. @

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Review 9 for Steve Earle

5 / 5

Steve Earle and Band were Freakin Awesome !

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Tue, May 7, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Liked it all ! @

Setlist: Every song from "The Low Highway", Little Emperor, Galway Girl, Ben McCulloch, Copperhead Road, Guitar Town, Devils Right Hand, Continental Trailways Blues, Hardcore Troubadour, Taneytown, The Revolution Starts Now, I though You Should Know, City of Immigrants. @

Opening act(s): The Mastersons, which are parts of Steve's band, have a album "Birds Fly South", good stuff. @

Posted 05/10/2013

by RayG874

Location:Rockville MD

Steve and the band went quickly from one song to the next wasting no time, the band was very tight and professional. The Mastersons are a great addition to the band, Chris plays many guitars and pedal steel and vocals, his wife Elenor Whitmore is a treasure, she plays guitar, mandolin, keys and an incredible violin, her vocals should be featured more.
Steve was full of energy and played every song from the new release "The Low Highway".
I saw Steve last tour and he played maybe two of they songs from that tour, he is constantly
Resurrecting songs from past albums and sounding great, he said numerous times, that this
may be the best band he has ever had !
The Mastersons, who have there own release, opened and then Steve joined and played a little over two hours, a truly excellent show !

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Tue, May 7, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Liked it all ! @

Setlist: Every song from "The Low Highway", Little Emperor, Galway Girl, Ben McCulloch, Copperhead Road, Guitar Town, Devils Right Hand, Continental Trailways Blues, Hardcore Troubadour, Taneytown, The Revolution Starts Now, I though You Should Know, City of Immigrants. @

Opening act(s): The Mastersons, which are parts of Steve's band, have a album "Birds Fly South", good stuff. @

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Review 10 for Steve Earle

5 / 5

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Tue, May 7, 2013 @

Posted 05/10/2013

by Anonymous

Steve is a great singer/songwriter and picks the best folks to help him translate his work into an outstanding and entertaining event. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this venue and were thrilled with the show. It just doesn't get any better than the Birchmere and Steve Earle!

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Tue, May 7, 2013 @

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Review 11 for Steve Earle

5 / 5

Steve Earle & the Mastersons

Music Hall of Williamsburg @

- Brooklyn @

, NY @

- Wed, May 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Steve introducing The Mastersons @

Posted 05/10/2013

by Geshy

Location:Brooklyn NY

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amazing show by all of the musicians, The Mastersons as well as Steve should not be missed when they come to your town

Music Hall of Williamsburg @

- Brooklyn @

, NY @

- Wed, May 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Steve introducing The Mastersons @

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Review 12 for Steve Earle

4 / 5

Just A Regular Guy

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Tue, May 7, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Sending us home with "The Revolution Starts Now." @

Setlist: In nor particular order: a lot from the new CD (and the ones you want to hear); Taneytown; Ben McCulloch; You're Still Standing There; Last of the Hard Core Troubadours; I Thought You Should Know; Guitar Town; Copperhead Road; Galway Girl; City of Immigrants; The Devil's Right Hand; Continental Trailway Blues; The Revolution Starts Now @

Opening act(s): The Mastersons are also part of the Dukes (and Duchesses). They opened with four or five songs of their own. Nice start to the evening. Knew when to quit. Perfectly adequate opening. @

Posted 05/09/2013

by CopperheadJoe

Location:Northern Virginia

Steve was in great form at the Birchmere on Tuesday night. He was much more relaxed and downright friendly than the past couple of times I've seen him (I'm a long time fan). Really seemed to be enjoying himself and looking forward to his European tour. Made the new CD come alive with particularly strong performances of "Pocket Full of Rain" and "After Mardi Gras." I thought "Warren Hellman's Banjo" was a throw away going into the show, but have a little more appreciation for the tune after hearing Steve talk about the actual Warren Hellman. He worked in a good number of his older tunes which all worked seamlessly with the new material. What a songbook to choose from! He went deep in the encores - Devil's Right Hand and Continental Trailways Blues. I'm always happy to hear Steve's political speeches, and he did not disappoint there either. Great show from an American treasure. Don't miss it.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Tue, May 7, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Sending us home with "The Revolution Starts Now." @

Setlist: In nor particular order: a lot from the new CD (and the ones you want to hear); Taneytown; Ben McCulloch; You're Still Standing There; Last of the Hard Core Troubadours; I Thought You Should Know; Guitar Town; Copperhead Road; Galway Girl; City of Immigrants; The Devil's Right Hand; Continental Trailway Blues; The Revolution Starts Now @

Opening act(s): The Mastersons are also part of the Dukes (and Duchesses). They opened with four or five songs of their own. Nice start to the evening. Knew when to quit. Perfectly adequate opening. @

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Review 13 for Steve Earle

5 / 5

Unreal!

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Tue, May 7, 2013 @

Opening act(s): The Mastersons are The Dukes, minus Steve Earle. What a treat! @

Posted 05/09/2013

by noname9999

Location:Silver Spring

Best concert I've seen in years. The band was super tight, all excellent musicians and vocalists. He just kept playing --- must have done close to 25+ songs.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Tue, May 7, 2013 @

Opening act(s): The Mastersons are The Dukes, minus Steve Earle. What a treat! @

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Review 14 for Steve Earle

5 / 5

Steve is God

The Birchmere @

- Alexandria, VA @

, VA @

- 05/07/2013 @

Favorite moment: When Steve walked out to introduce The Mastersons. @

Setlist: n/a - I listen, I don't keep track of songs while I'm listening. @

Opening act(s): The Mastersons. @

Posted 05/09/2013

by Milhous

Location:Reside in Virginia.

Concert review - Steve Earle and the Dukes at the Birchmere - Tuesday, May 7. Steve is the man, folks. He's looking really good - thinner both in the body and on the top of his head, if you know what I'm sayin'. He has adopted The Mastersons into the Dukes, the Mastersons are a duo and are a force of nature on their own. Steve came on to introduce them and said, "Well...we kinda whipped together a band for these guys - so tonight for the first time, they're using the Dukes' drummer and bass player (Kelly Looney) - have at it, y'all." Or something to that effect. Kelly obviously loved playing with The Mastersons, whose music is original, slightly off kilter and the guitar player killed it every time. Eleanor, the woman in the duo - can play fiddle, lead, rhythm guitar and sings like Lucinda Williams, a sound Steve loves. When they broke and Steve came on - he started with new tunes from The Low Highway release. Several of these songs retell the New Orleans/Katrina story, Steve is pissed that NOLA is still suffering, and so should we all be. Then Steve and the Dukes did a rendition of "If you're thinking about breaking my heart..." - that broke my heart. Who knew that Steve Earle is a torch singer? Not moi. “Tanneytown,” UFB alert, homeys. Steve covered "The Low Highway" well - we should all own it, and everything else Steve has done. BTW, I am proud possessor of ALL Steve Earle releases, I merched at the Birchmere and completed my Steve collection.  Steve played more electric guitar than I had seen/heard in years, and get this - he played piano! He told a funny story about how he's learning how to play the 12-keys and that this particular gig was one of the first where he played in public. Took it home, the guy is a musical Leonardo Da Vinci. Steve talked about his brief stint on the television series "Treme" - he said his music has been playing long since he was done with his appearances. He was ragging on DC and politics - of course - being so close to the main line, just over the Potomac from the whole political enchilada. Just say it loud and say it proud, folks - Steve Earle, Music God. And please go get The Mastersons "Birds Fly South," and Steve Earle's newest, "The Low Highway," - only if you're into great music, instead of junk. Note to all adults with a credit card – Steve and the Dukes are heading for Europe – that’s a well-spent dollar, get it on, get it gone – support Steve, because he supports us and keeps his hands dirty by preference - meaning he leans left politically and we need him. And he has ALWAYS told it like he sees it. About himself, and the world. Not a hider. A seeker. Amen.

The Birchmere @

- Alexandria, VA @

, VA @

- 05/07/2013 @

Favorite moment: When Steve walked out to introduce The Mastersons. @

Setlist: n/a - I listen, I don't keep track of songs while I'm listening. @

Opening act(s): The Mastersons. @

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Review 15 for Steve Earle

5 / 5

Bears Den At Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel @

- Niagara Falls @

, NY @

- Sat, May 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Gallway Girl @

Posted 05/06/2013

by Deweymom

Awesome as ever. Steve is a total pro and the Mastersons were the perfect compliment. Great show in an amazing venue

Bears Den At Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel @

- Niagara Falls @

, NY @

- Sat, May 4, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Gallway Girl @

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Review 16 for Steve Earle

5 / 5

Steve Earle and the Dukes were awesome

Sands Bethlehem Event Center @

- Bethlehem @

, PA @

- Fri, Apr 26, 2013 @

Opening act(s): The Mastersons @

Posted 04/29/2013

by Sparkplug12345

Location:NJ

Awesome show, great venue. Opening act was The Mastersons. Very talented musicians that also are members of The Dukes

Sands Bethlehem Event Center @

- Bethlehem @

, PA @

- Fri, Apr 26, 2013 @

Opening act(s): The Mastersons @

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Review 17 for Steve Earle

4 / 5

Steve Earle & Dukes - vastly underappreciated

Sands Bethlehem Event Center @

- Bethlehem @

, PA @

- Fri, Apr 26, 2013 @

Favorite moment: "Hardcore Troubadour" with Steve wielding a beautiful Rickenbacker Jet-Glo electric 12-string @

Posted 04/29/2013

by RickenbackerMax

Sands Event Center was only about half full for the show. Yes, it's a big place, but it's a shame that Steve Earle is so vastly underappreciated. There was a good cross-section of material, with new material as great as his older stuff. Being a musician myself, the array of instruments on-stage (both acoustic and electric) was nearly as enjoyable as the musicianship itself. The backing band was great. Definitely recommend it if the tour comes close to you.

Sands Bethlehem Event Center @

- Bethlehem @

, PA @

- Fri, Apr 26, 2013 @

Favorite moment: "Hardcore Troubadour" with Steve wielding a beautiful Rickenbacker Jet-Glo electric 12-string @

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Review 18 for Steve Earle

5 / 5

Sands Bethlehem Event Center @

- Bethlehem @

, PA @

- Fri, Apr 26, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Copperhead Road, was not expecting to hear that! @

Posted 04/29/2013

by Anonymous

Awesome!! What a catalogue of songs to choose from. love the new album!!

Sands Bethlehem Event Center @

- Bethlehem @

, PA @

- Fri, Apr 26, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Copperhead Road, was not expecting to hear that! @

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Review 19 for Steve Earle

4 / 5

Steve Earle, American Legend

Sands Bethlehem Event Center @

- Bethlehem @

, PA @

- Fri, Apr 26, 2013 @

Posted 04/28/2013

by marlinbuyer

Location:Budd Lake,NJ

Steve and his band are great.His music is Legendary. I was greatly disappointed so many people missed out on his show. Steve is America....

Sands Bethlehem Event Center @

- Bethlehem @

, PA @

- Fri, Apr 26, 2013 @

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Review 20 for Steve Earle

4 / 5

Royce Hall - UCLA @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Jan 12, 2013 @

Posted 01/15/2013

by Anonymous

Location:La Mirada, CA

Great show in spite of a few technical difficulties!

Royce Hall - UCLA @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Jan 12, 2013 @

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fantastic Concert

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