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Review 1 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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Review 2 for Jonathan Richman

3 / 5

good show, too short.

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- Cambridge @

,MA @

- 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 @

,MA @

- Thu, Feb 18, 2010 @

Setlist: lesbian bar thursday, pablo picaso tuesday @

Opening act(s): none! @

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Review 3 for Jonathan Richman

5 / 5

Johnathan Richman at the Middle East

Middle East @

- Cambridge @

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- 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 4 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 5 for Jonathan Richman

5 / 5

My bloody valentine

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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 6 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 7 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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Review 8 for Jonathan Richman

5 / 5

There's Something About Jonathan...

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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 @

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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???!!! @

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Review 9 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 10 for Jonathan Richman

5 / 5

Jonathan is spellbinding again.

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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.

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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 11 for Jonathan Richman

5 / 5

richman is tops

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- 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.

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- Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @

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

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Review 12 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.

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

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Review 13 for Jonathan Richman

4 / 5

funny

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- Brooklyn @

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- 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 14 for Jonathan Richman

5 / 5

Jonathan is so talented, omg

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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!

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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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Review 15 for Jonathan Richman

5 / 5

Yes!! It was awesome...

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- Fri, Feb 12, 2010 @

Favorite moment: His dance during "Dancing in a Lesbian Bar". Oh-oh-oh! @

Opening act(s): None. @

Posted 02/13/2010

by AmandanJust1n

Location: Jamaica, NY

Aside from the fact that he did not play pablo picasso, the venue was warm, totally not packed, happy hour beers and wells were three bucks!! Plus Mr. Richman was very friendly hugging people and signing autographs.. Very nice.

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- Fri, Feb 12, 2010 @

Favorite moment: His dance during "Dancing in a Lesbian Bar". Oh-oh-oh! @

Opening act(s): None. @

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Review 16 for Jonathan Richman

5 / 5

Jonathan Richman Never Disappoints

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- Fri, Feb 12, 2010 @

Posted 02/13/2010

by Augusto80

Fantastic show in a great small venue. Don't miss it!

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Review 17 for Jonathan Richman

5 / 5

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- Fri, Feb 12, 2010 @

Favorite moment: His dancing @

Posted 02/13/2010

by Anonymous

He was so funny and sang so genuinely. By the end i was so satisfied i almost broke out into tears.

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- Fri, Feb 12, 2010 @

Favorite moment: His dancing @

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Review 18 for Jonathan Richman

5 / 5

My Happy Reunion

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- Fri, Feb 12, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Start to Finish @

Posted 02/13/2010

by Oona

Location: Central Jersey

It's been almost exactly 20 years since I saw Jonathan play at The Haunt in Ithaca. He is as, if not more, captivating as he was all that time ago. His sweet croon melted hearts and those swiveling hips were contagious. Richman was a green, humanitarian before it was fashionable and he continues to brake new ground with each new release.

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- Fri, Feb 12, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Start to Finish @

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Review 19 for Jonathan Richman

5 / 5

A Subdued Legend.

The Social @

- Orlando @

,FL @

- Tue, Feb 2, 2010 @

Posted 02/03/2010

by trixtervillain

Location: orlando

A funky journey hitting on comedy, life, history and tragedy my fifth time seeing Mr.Richman hope to see him another five times. I only wish the set was longer.

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- Tue, Feb 2, 2010 @

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Review 20 for Jonathan Richman

4 / 5

Only Jonathan Richman

Aladdin Theater @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Wed, Dec 2, 2009 @

Posted 12/04/2009

by 40somethingfolkierocker

Location: Portland

Only Jonathan Richman could do a Jonathan Richman show. Perhaps the most fearless performer I've seen, all in all. He's not afraid to play something as goofy as a cover of "Dancing in the Moonlight", or for that matter to perform with a nylon string guitar and a trap set as the entire band. I'd like to hear a few more songs performed more "front to back" than he did this evening -- songs like Let Her Go Into The Darkness work extremely well played straight, too, and Jonathan wasn't playing too many songs that way. Fine selection of songs from across his catalog, and a genuine connection with his crowd. There's nothing like a Jonathan Richman show, and it's a lot more predictably good than some other bands you can say that about.

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- Wed, Dec 2, 2009 @

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