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Tift Merritt

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Review 1 for Tift Merritt

5 / 5

A gifted artist and engaging performance

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Mon, Oct 8, 2012 @

Opening act(s): The Pines @

Posted 10/10/2012

by catmaclaw

Love the Birchmere! Tift put on a great show...heavy on songs from the new CD which I really like. Good mix of some old stuff....introspective and rocking songs. I haven't seen her with her band before (only as an opening act) which was a treat. She brought her father onstage as a special guest. I brought my 80+yo mom to the show and she enjoyed it as much as I did.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Mon, Oct 8, 2012 @

Opening act(s): The Pines @

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Review 2 for Tift Merritt

5 / 5

Tift at the Birchmere

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Mon, Oct 8, 2012 @

Opening act(s): The Pines @

Posted 10/10/2012

by AlexandriaAB

Another fantastic performance by this artist. She is one of the most talented writers and performers I've out there.
The opening act - The Pines - also a great performance. I think the middle one may be a long lost son of Bob Dylan.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Mon, Oct 8, 2012 @

Opening act(s): The Pines @

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Review 3 for Tift Merritt

5 / 5

Tift was Terrific :)

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Mon, Oct 8, 2012 @

Posted 10/10/2012

by Char2012

This was my first time seeing Tift in concert, after buying one of her first CDs about 10 years ago. She has a unique voice and plays a few different guitars (one is VERY well worn - - with scratch marks at the top and a hole or two at the bottom of the face of the guitar!). She also plays the piano, which I didn't know. Her opening band, The Pines, though, wasn't very good - - they played depressing songs and sounded like Bob Dylan on his last legs. :/ She could get someone much better to open for her!

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Mon, Oct 8, 2012 @

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Review 4 for Tift Merritt

5 / 5

Tift Merritt delivers

Fine Line Music Cafe @

- Minneapolis @

, MN @

- Sun, Aug 1, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Bramble Rose, See you on the moon. I had a chance tell her how much I enjoy her voice.....forgot to tell her how much I enjoy her SONGS. @

Opening act(s): Dawn Landes @

Posted 08/02/2010

by notericsfriend

Great show! Energetic, at times warm at times humorous. Great sound. The time flew by.
Good mix of old and new. Her faithful fans were not disappointed, anyone else surely became a fan.

Fine Line Music Cafe @

- Minneapolis @

, MN @

- Sun, Aug 1, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Bramble Rose, See you on the moon. I had a chance tell her how much I enjoy her voice.....forgot to tell her how much I enjoy her SONGS. @

Opening act(s): Dawn Landes @

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Review 5 for Tift Merritt

5 / 5

Lunar Fulfillment

Fine Line Music Cafe @

- Minneapolis @

, MN @

- Sun, Aug 1, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Tift went into the audience with her guitar and harmonica, stood on a chair, and played a song unmiked with Jay accompanying on vocal. @

Setlist: Most songs from See You on the Moon, some from Another Country, Good Hearted Man, Bramble Rose, others. @

Opening act(s): Dawn Landes @

Posted 08/02/2010

by LuckyPaul

Location:St Paul, Minnesota

Tift's live performance brought a new dimension to the songs I had already enjoyed on her albums. Her energy, enthusiasm, and pure joy infected the entire audience, as if they even needed it. The musicianship was excellent, and Eric Heywood's pedal steel guitar, in addition to his guitar virtuosity, was a special treat. This concert was equal to the best I have ever had the pleasure of attending.

Fine Line Music Cafe @

- Minneapolis @

, MN @

- Sun, Aug 1, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Tift went into the audience with her guitar and harmonica, stood on a chair, and played a song unmiked with Jay accompanying on vocal. @

Setlist: Most songs from See You on the Moon, some from Another Country, Good Hearted Man, Bramble Rose, others. @

Opening act(s): Dawn Landes @

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Review 6 for Tift Merritt

5 / 5

In a word, Tift Merritt is a amazing!!!

Shank Hall @

- Milwaukee @

, WI @

- Sat, Jul 31, 2010 @

Posted 08/02/2010

by Anonymous

In a paragraph, Tift Merritt is one of the most talented entertainers I have seen or heard.
I have been aware of her great vocals and lyrics for years and could not pass up the opportunity to experience the live show. Live and in person, Tift Merritt brings it all, and pours her heart and soul into every song. The live performance showcased an accomplished musician, strong, rich, pure vocals, and a beautiful lady with boundless energy. Also in person you discover her witty sense of humor, shared by her band (which was a fun little surprise).You could feel the connection and mutual respect between each of the band members. Seeing such a successful entertainer in such an intimate venue is a chance of a lifetime.

Shank Hall @

- Milwaukee @

, WI @

- Sat, Jul 31, 2010 @

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Review 7 for Tift Merritt

5 / 5

Top Notch

Shank Hall @

- Milwaukee @

, WI @

- Sat, Jul 31, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Tift on American Idol @

Opening act(s): Dawn & Ray @

Posted 08/01/2010

by Yadda

It is always refreshing to attend a show with good musicianship. Tift Merritt's band was solid, and Tift was in fine form. What a voice! The opening band "Dawn and Ray" were interesting as well. If she comes to your town, you would do well to attend the show.

Shank Hall @

- Milwaukee @

, WI @

- Sat, Jul 31, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Tift on American Idol @

Opening act(s): Dawn & Ray @

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Review 8 for Tift Merritt

5 / 5

Tift was even better

The Ark @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Thu, Jul 29, 2010 @

Favorite moment: When she was at the piano, she was powerful at times and at other times quiet and emotionally charged. @

Posted 07/30/2010

by lawbiggs

Location:Dearborn, Michigan

This was the second time that I have seen Tift at the Ark in A2, and she was even better then the first time. She had her band with her and I was very pleased with that, as it gives a very professional background for her to sing with and adds dimension to her great song writing and singing. She was very powerful when she played on the piano as she exhibited a very strong voice and a lot of emotion. This is a singer/song-writer that she should be more highly recognized as her songs are great. I see her much more as a Rock artist in the sense of someone like Sheryl Crow then as a Country singer as she is sometimes categorized. I have seen her 2 times and would gladly see her again.

The Ark @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Thu, Jul 29, 2010 @

Favorite moment: When she was at the piano, she was powerful at times and at other times quiet and emotionally charged. @

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Review 9 for Tift Merritt

2 / 5

Mixed review on Tift Merritt

The Ark @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Thu, Jul 29, 2010 @

Posted 07/30/2010

by TiftFan

I love her music and was somewhat disappointed in her concert. She was in a small hall and the music was extremely LOUD to the point of having to cover my ears to listen. When someone in the crowd asked her to turn down the volume she said "we can't afford a sound man" and continued on. She played familiar songs and has a wonderful voice but she brought two guitarist and drummer that drowned out her voice and her music on on the piano and accoustic guitar. The drummer was particularly annoying. The guy on the slide guitar was excellent. The warm up band was actually much better. I would have much prefered if Tift did the show solo just playing the piano and guitar. Oh well, glad I went but the music was not as good as on her CD's.

The Ark @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Thu, Jul 29, 2010 @

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Review 10 for Tift Merritt

5 / 5

Tift Merritt superb!

The Ark @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Thu, Jul 29, 2010 @

Favorite moment: The ukulele number and her Telecaster work-what a great night! @

Posted 07/30/2010

by hailwood

Tift Merritt put on a stellar show at the Ark. The band was just loose enough to feel right, Tift was in fine form, and the audience, with the exception of one very lame and annoying heckler, was in complete sync with what was happening on stage. Tift and company provided beautiful music, great chemistry, and exceptional band dynamics that kept the audience interested and engaged. In addition, her warm, human, and friendly persona at the meet and greet after the show made for a memorable evening. I have been waiting for three years to see her live and this show was definitely worth the wait.

The Ark @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Thu, Jul 29, 2010 @

Favorite moment: The ukulele number and her Telecaster work-what a great night! @

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Review 11 for Tift Merritt

5 / 5

Tift Merritt, Awesome As Usual!

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Jun 19, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Broken @

Setlist: New songs mixed with older classics. @

Opening act(s): N/A @

Posted 06/28/2010

by Giant13

Location:Boston, Mass.

Tift and the band were right on as always. The songs that Tift performed from Her new CD came accross with a lot more energy and bite than on the CD itself. Standards such as Broken and Stray Paper are always outstanding. I can't say enough about what a remarkable rhythm guitar player Tift is. The band was very tight and Zeke was banging away like Charlie Watts. Truly a GREAT show!

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Jun 19, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Broken @

Setlist: New songs mixed with older classics. @

Opening act(s): N/A @

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Review 12 for Tift Merritt

5 / 5

Tift Merritt has pipes!

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Jun 19, 2010 @

Posted 06/20/2010

by Kali46

Location:MA

An undersold show that might have been low energy with a less talented, professional, and engaging group of musicians on stage. Great energy from the very beginning; they enjoy playing together; and Tift has a voice that goes from Memphis Blues achey to pure and sweet melody without skipping a beat.

Highlights: an unamplified acoustic solo on Keep You Happy-- the entire audience crowded close to the stage to hear every note and she had us in the palm of her hand. Good Hearted Man on piano-- again solo-- was a tour de force.

Highly recc'd-- this artist deserves greater recognition for her voice and song-writing chops and a much wider following...especially north of the Mason-Dixon!

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Jun 19, 2010 @

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Review 13 for Tift Merritt

5 / 5

Didn't know the girl till she used to Rock & Roll

Hiro Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Thu, Jun 17, 2010 @

Favorite moment: When she played "Broken" @

Opening act(s): Jason Collet @

Posted 06/19/2010

by pilly8id

Location:Northern New Jersey

Top 1000 Contributor

The previous times I saw Tift, she was solo acoustic and wonderful. With her full band at The Hiro Ballroom, she really showed she can also rock out. What a great, passionate performance with her top notch band.

Hiro Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Thu, Jun 17, 2010 @

Favorite moment: When she played "Broken" @

Opening act(s): Jason Collet @

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Review 14 for Tift Merritt

4 / 5

Tift is a gift...

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Jun 16, 2010 @

Favorite moment: When she had to borrow her guitarist's guitar because her guitar string broke. @

Opening act(s): Jason Collett was uninspiring, unfortunately. @

Posted 06/17/2010

by Messybessy

Tift Merritt is a gifted songwriter and has a beautiful voice. Her drummer/husband is amazing, as are her guitarist/pedal steel player and bass player. They all look as if they are having a wonderful time up on stage--particularly Tift--she is an energetic and charismatic performer, though she was fairly restrained at the Birchmere (apparently she had a cold, though you couldn't tell it by her singing voice).
The band, however, is far too loud for Tift's often-whispery voice. The boys need to back off on the testosterone-loaded play and let her sing. Perhaps it was the sound-person's fault, but the pedal steel was so loud I had to put my fingers in my ears! In addition, over the years her penchant for letting her voice trail off at the end of the words has apparently taken over her desire to have her audience hear/understand her songs--which is a shame, because they are very much worth understanding.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Jun 16, 2010 @

Favorite moment: When she had to borrow her guitarist's guitar because her guitar string broke. @

Opening act(s): Jason Collett was uninspiring, unfortunately. @

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Review 15 for Tift Merritt

5 / 5

WE LOVE TIFT!

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Jun 16, 2010 @

Favorite moment: When she and Zeke vistied with us after the show! Thank you! @

Posted 06/17/2010

by theblums

Location:Falls Church, VA

As always, Tift and her band were great! We really enjoy the new CD and the show was amazing. You can't go wrong with a Tift Merritt concert! Hard to sit still in our seats!

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Jun 16, 2010 @

Favorite moment: When she and Zeke vistied with us after the show! Thank you! @

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Review 16 for Tift Merritt

3 / 5

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Jun 16, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Encore performance of Another Country. @

Opening act(s): One-dimensional @

Posted 06/17/2010

by Anonymous

Tift is a gifted singer and songwriter. Unfortunately, the band overpowered her. The show was best when she was solo.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Jun 16, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Encore performance of Another Country. @

Opening act(s): One-dimensional @

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Review 17 for Tift Merritt

4 / 5

Well-liked singer returns to DC venue

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Jun 16, 2010 @

Posted 06/17/2010

by lordstarlink

Tift concentrated on her new album, singing and performing very gamely despite a headcold (one of the hazards of whistle-stop touring, I guess). She sang with great fervor and feeling. Band provided able support, especially the pedal steel guitarist.

Birchmere @

- Alexandria @

, VA @

- Wed, Jun 16, 2010 @

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Review 18 for Tift Merritt

5 / 5

Absolutely Amazing!!!

Museum of Fine Arts (indoor theater) @

- Boston @

, MA @

- 08/06/2008 @

Favorite moment: The entire show! @

Posted 04/27/2010

by MaraJL

Location:Lowell, MA

I saw Tift Merritt in 2008 at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and can honestly say it was one of the best shows I have ever been to. The venue was small enough so that she and her band members were able to harmonize a cappella, which they did on a few songs. Tift is totally mesmerizing live! I highly suggest seeing her live if you can!

Museum of Fine Arts (indoor theater) @

- Boston @

, MA @

- 08/06/2008 @

Favorite moment: The entire show! @

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