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Review 1 for Chris Thile

3 / 5

So, so?

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Posted 04/15/2013

by mnrneuspeed

I love Chris Thile, but in this concert I couldn't really hear him over the piano. It was almost like the two were in competition. Both played great, and their reputation preceeds them ... but this combo just didn't quite do it for me. I believe i would have rather of heard Chris "or" Brad ... but not the two together.

Or ... turn the volume down on the piano some, so the two compliment each not, not seemingly compete with each other.

I imagine I was the only one that felt like that, so this is just my .02

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Review 2 for Chris Thile

2 / 5

Not what we were expecting

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Posted 04/13/2013

by EddieSissy2010

My wife and I are fans of Chris Thile. You would expect at a concert of his he would play some of his famous songs. Nope. Basically it was a hour and half jazz jam session. Didn't recognize any of the songs. Too bad. He has a great voice and clearly can play the mandolin. But if you are expecting to hear known works of his... don't bother. In addition the ad states solo performance. There was none of that. Duets with Brad Mehldua.

Both are talented. Best piece was when the played an Irish tune.

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Review 3 for Chris Thile

5 / 5

Thile & Mehldau: fabulous combo

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Posted 04/13/2013

by New2Pink

Location:Carolina Theater- Durham

If they play anywhere near you, go!!! For now, the only way to hear them together is to see them in person. I imagine they'll record together at some point, though. In play, each listens very attentively to the other, and the communication between them on mandolin and piano is perfectly nuanced. Their play is fun-loving, graceful, compelling, and intellectually gratifying. Added bonus: if you like Chet Baker's singing, you'll like Chris Thile's as well.

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Review 4 for Chris Thile

3 / 5

No dancing....actually no moving at all!

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- Tue, Apr 9, 2013 @

Posted 04/11/2013

by HappyMusicYear

Location:New York, NY

True talent but terrible crowd.
Who doesn't want to move even a little to his fast paced playing?? I was given death stares for swaying and singing along with the Bob Dylan cover. Oh well, I didn't realize who serious the crowd was.

Chris Thile was amazing though! I just wish I could have expressed myself better by being "allowed" to dance a little in my own space!

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Review 5 for Chris Thile

5 / 5

Chris Thile and Brad Mehldau at Bowery Ballroom

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Favorite moment: The show closed with Bob Dylan's "Don't Look Twice, It's Alright" @

Setlist: Here's what I recognized: Elliott Smith's "Tomorrow, Tomorrow", Radiohead's "Knives Out", "I Cover The Waterfront", Gillian Welch's "Scarlet Town", and Fiona Apple's "Fast As You Can." I think I also recognized Dizzy Gillespie's "Groovin' High", but I could be wrong about that. @

Opening act(s): None. @

Posted 04/11/2013

by AlvarHanso

Location:Bellerose, NY

This was a loose, highly improvisatory set featuring seamless interplay between Chris Thile on mandolin and Brad Mehldau on piano. I have never seen Thile accompanied by a piano, which lent great dynamics and color to the arrangements. As is often the case with any Chris Thile-led enterprise, the set list featured a smart selection of songs from contemporary artists, some of whom I had expected (Radiohead, Gillian Welch), and some I hadn't (Elliott Smith, Fiona Apple). Also, there was a jazz standard in "I Cover the Waterfront," and I believe a snippet of Dizzy Gillespie's "Groovin High" (Though I am not sure about that). There was not a lot of stage banter, and in fact, the normally talkative Thile remarked that this was the least he has ever spoken on stage. As such, large portions of the set list are unknown to me. Although most folks probably don't come to see Chris Thile sing, his vocals were outstanding. He does not have the distinct timbre of a great bluegrass singer such as Ralph Stanley or Bill Monroe, but he does possess impressive range His playful and intelligent vocal phrasing on Bob Dylan's "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" was a highlight.

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Favorite moment: The show closed with Bob Dylan's "Don't Look Twice, It's Alright" @

Opening act(s): None. @

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Review 6 for Chris Thile

3 / 5

Great music but terrible crowd

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Favorite moment: Bob Dylan cover @

Posted 04/11/2013

by HappyMusicYear

Location:New York, NY

Chris Thile is extremely talented and puts on a fun show however, a sold out show on the Lower East Side and the crowd did not move once?? Who doesn't want to dance to his fast music? All in all - music was great but crowd sucked. I took friends and was embarrassed that we were given death stares for wanting to move our boss to his sick mandolin playing.

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Favorite moment: Bob Dylan cover @

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Review 7 for Chris Thile

5 / 5

Is he human? Way more talented than a mere mortal!

Carolina Theatre @

- Durham @

, NC @

- Sun, Nov 13, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Strokes cover of Alone,Together @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 11/16/2011

by AJANE1

Location:Galax, VA

From the first incredible note to the last, I was completed captivated by the performance that Chris Thile delivered in Durham, NC November 13 at the Caroline Theater. This is my 12th concert at which Chris has played and somehow he continues to evolve each time I hear him. His talent is so far beyond that of most musically gifted people; I always feel a bit like I am having an other-worldly experience. I am grateful that I roam this earth at the same time as Chris Thile. Hearing him play is one of life's greatest pleasures. He is a prodigy that ranks with the greats.....Mozart, Bach, Debussy and Thile.

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Favorite moment: Strokes cover of Alone,Together @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 8 for Chris Thile

5 / 5

Chris Thile was amazing!!!

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Posted 11/15/2011

by Gourgrif

Location:Mooresville, NC

From Back to Radiohead, Thile played for over 1.5 hours without music and without skipping a beat.

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Review 9 for Chris Thile

5 / 5

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Posted 11/15/2011

by Anonymous

Phenomenal musician. Worth seeing every time. The entire performance was jaw-dropping.

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Review 10 for Chris Thile

5 / 5

Best Show I have seen in years

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Favorite moment: the hook me up with a friend song @

Posted 11/15/2011

by Anonymous

Location:Cary NC

Chris Thile is amazing to do a show by yourself with just a mandolin is one thing but to have the audiance laughing one minute and in complete awe the next is another. I cant wait till the next time he comes around .

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Review 11 for Chris Thile

5 / 5

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Posted 11/15/2011

by Anonymous

Chris Thile all grown up continues to out do his self musically and as a performer. We had perfect seats for what would have felt like an intimate performance where ever we sat. Chris performed his own songs/music, Bach, Radiohead and even Fiona Apple. Chris was solo and there was no pre performance by anybody. The time went by much too fast.

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Review 12 for Chris Thile

5 / 5

Christ Thile - amazing!

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Posted 11/15/2011

by lieskie

Venue was awesome - can't imagine there was a bad seat in the house! Of course, the performance was mind-blowing - he's an amazingly gifted musician on so many levels - words cannot even describe...

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Review 13 for Chris Thile

5 / 5

Outstanding

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Posted 11/15/2011

by ChaiKnuckles

Location:Carolina Theatre, Durham, NC

Chris Thile is an awesome musician. You don't want to miss seeing him perform.

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Review 14 for Chris Thile

5 / 5

Chis Thile, not your average bear

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Posted 11/15/2011

by fifi78

Location:currituck county, NC

This was my third annual visit to the Raleigh area to see Chris Thile play. I did not realize he was playing "solo" but when I discovered this, I was beyond excited! I am not a traditional bluegrass listener & he is not your average bluegrass artist & that is why I love Chris so much!!! He did not dissapoint! Thile's talent is remarkable & the use he gets out of his trusty mandolin-INCREDIBLE!!! He is the reason why I even listen to bluegrass, but it has to be special & I think he is pretty special, freakishly special (and I mean that in a good way)!!

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Review 15 for Chris Thile

5 / 5

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Setlist: Sweet afton @

Posted 11/15/2011

by Anonymous

Passionate mandolin player! How lucky we were to see him perform!

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Setlist: Sweet afton @

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Review 16 for Chris Thile

5 / 5

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Posted 11/15/2011

by Anonymous

Amazing show -- Chris + his mandolin with a single mic and a bottle of water, nothing else

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Review 17 for Chris Thile

5 / 5

A ThilePhile's Dream Come True

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Favorite moment: "If You're Gonna Leave Me (Set Me Up With One of Your Friends)" @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 11/15/2011

by jcmshieldmaiden

Location:North Carolina

One man, one mandolin, one incredible evening.

Chris Thile is the greatest musician of his generation; he played everything from Bach to covers of The Strokes to Thile's own original tunes. He is no one-trick pony, but is equally skilled in every genre he turns his hand to.

His ease of manner was apparent from the moment he stepped on stage. Not only is he an amazing mandolinist, but he's also got a wicked sense of humor and is comfortable joking around with the audience. It's not hard to see that he loves what he does deep down in his soul--and he makes you love it, too.

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Favorite moment: "If You're Gonna Leave Me (Set Me Up With One of Your Friends)" @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 18 for Chris Thile

5 / 5

Chris Thile was amazing!

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- Sun, Nov 13, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Fiddle request time! @

Posted 11/15/2011

by Musocten

He is such a unique and amazingly talented individual. It was wonderful to see him solo with only his voice and his mandolin!

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Favorite moment: Fiddle request time! @

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Review 19 for Chris Thile

5 / 5

Chris Thile

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Posted 11/15/2011

by Anonymous

Location:Durham

The concert was amazing--he is a brilliant artist and an engaging performer.

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Review 20 for Chris Thile

5 / 5

Amazing Concert!

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Favorite moment: When he played Bach @

Posted 11/15/2011

by MBBoening

Location:Durham, NC

I feel so honored to have been at this concert - Chris Thile SOLO! He was truly amazing....he is one of the most talented, warm and friendly artist I have seen.

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Favorite moment: When he played Bach @

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