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Review 1 for Jonathan Richman

4 / 5

Bowery Ballroom @

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- Wed, Jun 13, 2012 @

Posted 06/15/2012

by givenaname

What can I say, this old man puts on an excellent one man show. Improvised lyrics and dancin--just having a great time--and we all loved it. Tickets were only $16 (in NYC?! scandalous). Everyone should go see Jonathan Richman perform live at least once in their life.

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Review 2 for Jonathan Richman

4 / 5

Jonathan Richman is a gem!

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- Wed, Jun 13, 2012 @

Posted 06/15/2012

by Anonymous

He put on an amazing show - despite the air conditioning being broken in bowery ballroom - and really loved every minute of it! I loved his dance breaks and booty shakes. He's also one of the most talented (and underrated) guitarists out there. He switches from punk rock to a fluid flamenco style easily and knows how to engage the audience. Can't wait to see him again. Hope he plays "She Cracked" next time!

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- Wed, Jun 13, 2012 @

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Review 3 for Jonathan Richman

5 / 5

Bowery Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Jun 12, 2012 @

Posted 06/14/2012

by Skiffle

Location:new york

Great show, great time, what a concert! Always worth while!

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- Tue, Jun 12, 2012 @

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Review 4 for Jonathan Richman

5 / 5

Jonathan is Peerless

Bowery Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Jun 12, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When Jonathan interrupted his free-style dancing to shout: "Don't stare at me. I'm setting an example for all of us." @

Posted 06/14/2012

by ModernLover

Jonathan is terrific. Young at heart, bold of spirit, as much now as he was the day he walked through "the door of Bohemia" as a teenager as he retells in his song.

Bowery Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Jun 12, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When Jonathan interrupted his free-style dancing to shout: "Don't stare at me. I'm setting an example for all of us." @

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Review 5 for Jonathan Richman

5 / 5

Jonathan was brilliant

Aladdin Theater @

- Portland @

, OR @

- Sat, Sep 24, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Some woman in the audience cried out "Jonathan!" with such feeling when it seemed that he had finished his last song that Richman had to continue. @

Opening act(s): None. @

Posted 09/26/2011

by Boroborolama

Location:Portland, OR

Despite having played tens of thousands of shows over the course of several decades, Jonathan still seems to give a unique performance each time. His stage manner was honest and heartfelt, and often went away from the microphones in order to give an even more real sound.

The guitar playing was beautiful in that fancy Flamenco way, and yet his lyrics were off-beat and unpredictable. I felt moved emotionally by the gravitas of his music, and yet I found myself laughing from time to time, as well.

Jonathan Richman, keeping doing what you're doing.

Aladdin Theater @

- Portland @

, OR @

- Sat, Sep 24, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Some woman in the audience cried out "Jonathan!" with such feeling when it seemed that he had finished his last song that Richman had to continue. @

Opening act(s): None. @

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Review 6 for Jonathan Richman

4 / 5

Jonathan Richman very funny

Bowery Ballroom @

- NEW YORK @

, NY @

- Mon, Nov 1, 2010 @

Posted 11/12/2010

by RacingAl

Location:Southampton UK

I was on my first visit to New York and really wanted to visit the Bowery Ballroom while there. The most interesting gig was Jonathan Richman so I booked a ticket. Loved the Bowery (would love to see a Patti Smith New Year show here) and thought the bar staff here were as good as I saw anywhere in NY.
I'm not that familiar with Jonathan Richman's recent work apart from There's something about Mary. His songs were very funny (loved the Van Meer song) as was has self depreciating stage personna. Tommy Atkins drumming is very laid back and provides a great foil to Richman's, occasionally, manic guitar playing.
Great show, one of the highlights of my visit to the Big Apple.

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- Mon, Nov 1, 2010 @

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Review 7 for Jonathan Richman

5 / 5

Middle East @

- Cambridge @

, MA @

- Wed, Feb 17, 2010 @

Posted 02/19/2010

by Anonymous

Jonathan Richman was awesome and the venue (The Middle East Cambridge, MA) is one of my favorite places!!!

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- Wed, Feb 17, 2010 @

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Review 8 for Jonathan Richman

3 / 5

good show, too short.

Middle East @

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- Thu, Feb 18, 2010 @

Setlist: lesbian bar thursday, pablo picaso tuesday @

Opening act(s): none! @

Posted 02/19/2010

by jermypro

Location:Brookline

the show was good... I went to the tuesday and the thursday show and he played a lot of the same songs... Thursday he was much more "on it" and exciting. The sound at the MidEast was terrible. I know J.Richman is very picky about the sound, but if you walked around, you could only hear anything in the main hall cause the side fill speakers were not on. making about 50 people wondering what he was singing about, cause it's a quiet show in general. Overall, the shows were entertaining as always, but no openers, and he only played for an hour. SHort and sweet I guess. Wish it was longer. Or at least have an opener.

Middle East @

- Cambridge @

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- Thu, Feb 18, 2010 @

Setlist: lesbian bar thursday, pablo picaso tuesday @

Opening act(s): none! @

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Review 9 for Jonathan Richman

5 / 5

Johnathan Richman at the Middle East

Middle East @

- Cambridge @

, MA @

- Tue, Feb 16, 2010 @

Posted 02/17/2010

by audiodon657

A very personable artist gave a person performance. Very good sonics, simple presentation in a clean and full venue.

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- Tue, Feb 16, 2010 @

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Review 10 for Jonathan Richman

5 / 5

Hooray for the happiest man in music!

Music Hall of Williamsburg @

- Brooklyn @

, NY @

- Sun, Feb 14, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Talkin about the Sherlock Holmes wool and the inadequacy of the word "poker". @

Posted 02/16/2010

by CurryM

I love Jonathan Richman. His happy, smiling face, his beautiful music, his amazing dancing, his excellent French, his lighthearted banter... There are few things that make me feel so happy as seeing him play a show. I love how he isn't afraid to sing a song so honest that it would bruise the ego of most performers, and he seems overjoyed while doing it. His enthusiasm spreads through the whole audience, making for some of the kindest, most cheerful encounters with other concertgoers that you are likely to have. You can have your macho, posturing "rock stars"-- I will take Jonathan Richman over them any day!! From the second he came out on stage until the show was over, my face actually hurt from grinning from ear to ear.

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- Sun, Feb 14, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Talkin about the Sherlock Holmes wool and the inadequacy of the word "poker". @

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Review 11 for Jonathan Richman

5 / 5

My bloody valentine

Music Hall of Williamsburg @

- Brooklyn @

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- Sun, Feb 14, 2010 @

Favorite moment: The song about Vermeer. @

Setlist: How would I know? @

Opening act(s): None. @

Posted 02/15/2010

by yellowtonkatoy

Location:11211

I've seen him about ten times, but Mr. Richman was in exceptionally fine form on Valentine's Day night. He pulled some oddities (but I guess they all are) out of his hat, including several songs in French and Spanish. Crazy, but it worked. Best of all, he brought the audience in with a song about lost love, and ended on to tales of the "Love Stinks" variety. Fantastic for the valentines in the audience.

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- Sun, Feb 14, 2010 @

Favorite moment: The song about Vermeer. @

Setlist: How would I know? @

Opening act(s): None. @

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Review 12 for Jonathan Richman

5 / 5

Jonathan still Amazing!!!

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- Sun, Feb 14, 2010 @

Posted 02/15/2010

by vectorhog

Location:Manhattan

I haven't seen him in at least 15 years but he's more fun than ever. His live show must be seen to be believed.

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- Sun, Feb 14, 2010 @

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Review 13 for Jonathan Richman

5 / 5

valentimes to remember

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Posted 02/15/2010

by fivesixseven

the best show i've been to in a long time. it was crowded and hard for a short girl who showed up right before showtime to find a good place to stand, but it's a jonathan richman valentine's show. i did eventually find the perfect spot and jonathan gave a stellar performance. he was funny and sweet and sang in three languages. and his "i was dancing in a lesbian bar" dance moves were nothing short of amazing. <3

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- Sun, Feb 14, 2010 @

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Review 14 for Jonathan Richman

5 / 5

There's Something About Jonathan...

Music Hall of Williamsburg @

- Brooklyn @

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- Sun, Feb 14, 2010 @

Favorite moment: At one point, Jonathan danced all over the stage to just the drum beat only stopping a moment to shake sleigh bells at the audience. @

Setlist: See the above review @

Opening act(s): None, not even an intro...but who needed it???!!! @

Posted 02/15/2010

by The1960s

Location:Westchester County, New York

Who thought that one guy, an acoustic guitar and a drummer could pack a house and leave them laughing, thinking & cheering?!? "This is not a concert!" Mr. Richman kept proclaiming throughout the event, and indeed it wasn't, it was an experience of a different kind. He tailor made his song list to fit the "Valentine's Day" theme doing many "Love Songs" and still pleased the packed crowd with his classics like "I Was Dancing At A Lesbian Bar" and "Pablo Paccasso"....it was an hour and a half of sheer innocent delight, smiles and chuckles, which in this day and time is much needed. :-)

Music Hall of Williamsburg @

- Brooklyn @

, NY @

- Sun, Feb 14, 2010 @

Favorite moment: At one point, Jonathan danced all over the stage to just the drum beat only stopping a moment to shake sleigh bells at the audience. @

Setlist: See the above review @

Opening act(s): None, not even an intro...but who needed it???!!! @

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Review 15 for Jonathan Richman

5 / 5

well duh...

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- Sun, Feb 14, 2010 @

Posted 02/15/2010

by Anonymous

It's Jonathan Richman playing guitar and dancing then playing more and dancing more because it's Valentines Day and he has about 40 years of songs perfect for just such an evening and just such an audience full of lovers, my girlfriend and I included. The amazingness goes without saying.

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- Sun, Feb 14, 2010 @

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Review 16 for Jonathan Richman

5 / 5

Jonathan is spellbinding again.

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- Sun, Feb 14, 2010 @

Favorite moment: "...Lesbian Bar" always gets everyone dancing. @

Opening act(s): None. @

Posted 02/15/2010

by NYBAM

Location:Queens, NY

As usual, Jonathan rocked the (packed) house. His Valentine's Day themed songs proved once more that there is no one with his outlook and sensibilities.

Music Hall of Williamsburg @

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- Sun, Feb 14, 2010 @

Favorite moment: "...Lesbian Bar" always gets everyone dancing. @

Opening act(s): None. @

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Review 17 for Jonathan Richman

5 / 5

richman is tops

Music Hall of Williamsburg @

- Brooklyn @

, NY @

- Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @

Favorite moment: his rendition of 'my affected accent' was delightful @

Posted 02/15/2010

by sandwicheater

i was looking forward to seeing jonathan richman play and he exceeded any expectations i had. he is quite possibly the most sincere and charismatic performer i've ever had the pleasure of watching. i left the show with a sense of joy i hadn't felt since my days watching saturday morning cartoons. one of the best concert going experiences of my life. i'd recommend that everyone with the chance to see richman take it.

Music Hall of Williamsburg @

- Brooklyn @

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- Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @

Favorite moment: his rendition of 'my affected accent' was delightful @

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Review 18 for Jonathan Richman

5 / 5

Delightfully engaging performance

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- Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Explaining the origin of "I Was Dancin' in a Lesbian Bar" @

Posted 02/15/2010

by CapnRando

Location:Stroudsburg, PA

I've loved Jonathan for several years now but never had a chance to see him live until this past Saturday at the Williamsburg Hall of Music. What a show! Both the sad-eyed troubadour and his faithful skin-slappin' sidekick Tommy Larkins seemed to feel the natural music of the venue and used it to color the ambient textures that are the true focal point of their art. The crowd was deliciously silent for several minutes at a time as his guitar's subtle intonations rang with seemingly infinite sustain, only to succumb to inevitable laughter after delivering one of his quirky, often self-deprecating one-liners. Never before have I witnessed the absence of any barrier between performer and audience, with several improvised numbers and sing-alongs that almost dare you not to smile. Simply the best time I've had at a show anywhere near this price, possibly the best ever...? Magic, to say the least.

Music Hall of Williamsburg @

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- Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Explaining the origin of "I Was Dancin' in a Lesbian Bar" @

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Review 19 for Jonathan Richman

4 / 5

funny

Music Hall of Williamsburg @

- Brooklyn @

, NY @

- Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @

Favorite moment: when jonathan did his dance moves @

Setlist: lesbian bar and many song were rearranged @

Opening act(s): none. he started at 9:15 or so. doors opened at 8. he ended about 10:40 or so. @

Posted 02/14/2010

by zo22

Location:greenwich, CT

the show was fun. jonathan was super funny. the show was almost like a comedy+music thing. i only recognized 1 song though. i was told that's because he rearranged some songs thus i did not recognize. jonathan sings about social issues, too. music hall of williamsburg is always a great venue. i've been there several times. good times.

Music Hall of Williamsburg @

- Brooklyn @

, NY @

- Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @

Favorite moment: when jonathan did his dance moves @

Setlist: lesbian bar and many song were rearranged @

Opening act(s): none. he started at 9:15 or so. doors opened at 8. he ended about 10:40 or so. @

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Review 20 for Jonathan Richman

5 / 5

Jonathan is so talented, omg

Music Hall of Williamsburg @

- Brooklyn @

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- Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @

Favorite moment: "Dancing at the Lesbian Bar." People were so into it. It was fab. @

Posted 02/14/2010

by smorgsbord

Location:Woodbury, CT

I really loved this concert. The venue is meh, but Jon Richman is just a quirky, funny genius. He played tons of hilarious songs and is way better at guitar than I thought. His drummer sideman was just okay but served as a straight man at least. JR's songs ranged from ones about his affected accent back in high school to one about how his girl loves him even more than he expected her to...I know the latter sounds conceited but it isn't at all. He also sang old classics like "Pablo Picasso" and "Old World," but shook those up, inserting and improvising new lyrics and music at will. He sang a bunch of songs in Spanish, Italian, and French, which was really charming actually.

So just go and see him if you ever have the chance. He's a fantastic performer and human being. Bravissimo!

Music Hall of Williamsburg @

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- Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @

Favorite moment: "Dancing at the Lesbian Bar." People were so into it. It was fab. @

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