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Ray LaMontagne

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Review 1 for Ray LaMontagne

5 / 5

Ray rocked my world

Hollywood Bowl @

- Hollywood @

, CA @

- Sun, Jul 12, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Opening with Be Here Now and Empty- gave me chills. @

Setlist: Be Here Now
Hold You in My Arms
Empty
Let It Be
Trouble
Hey Mamma Hey Me
You can bring me flowers
Till the Sun Goes Black @

Opening act(s): Jenny Lewis - Silverlining solo- god I love her. @

Posted 07/13/2009

by NohoNN

Location:CA

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Amazing performance. Ray is an incredible singer-songwriter. I was in a trance.

Hollywood Bowl @

- Hollywood @

, CA @

- Sun, Jul 12, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Opening with Be Here Now and Empty- gave me chills. @

Setlist: Be Here Now
Hold You in My Arms
Empty
Let It Be
Trouble
Hey Mamma Hey Me
You can bring me flowers
Till the Sun Goes Black @

Opening act(s): Jenny Lewis - Silverlining solo- god I love her. @

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Review 2 for Ray LaMontagne

5 / 5

Ray was flawless.

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- 12/05/2012 @

Favorite moment: Stripped Acoustic version of "You Are The Best Thing." Unforgettable. @

Posted 01/09/2013

by royalmus

Ray Lamontagne's completely acoustic show at the Ryman was unbelievable! He was good to even out tracks from his albums, but drew from Gossip and God Willing quite a bit, which was a definite plus. His voice was perfect, despite a brush with strep just a week before. A master performer at his best!
Joined by Zack Hickman (Josh Ritter's bassist) and Lisa Hannigan.

Go see Ray. That is all.

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- 12/05/2012 @

Favorite moment: Stripped Acoustic version of "You Are The Best Thing." Unforgettable. @

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Review 3 for Ray LaMontagne

5 / 5

Winter Winds blown away

Cobb Energy Galleria @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- 12/06/2012 @

Favorite moment: Ray's story telling about Elvis Costello. How he looked to him for friendship as well as songwriting advise. Stories from Ray are rare! @

Opening act(s): none @

Posted 01/09/2013

by AtlLaughs

Location:Suwanee GA

On a remarkable makeup show from missing the prior week due to a case of Strep throat Ray took the stage as humbly as ever and through a piercing silence drew smiles to tears from the sold out show. The Atlanta crowd was in suspense for each song, and each song delivered its own magic until the show was completed. If you ever have a chance to see Ray, whether it be solo or with his full band make the effort, and go... relax and enjoy the sweet sounds of the one of a kind performer.

Cobb Energy Galleria @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- 12/06/2012 @

Favorite moment: Ray's story telling about Elvis Costello. How he looked to him for friendship as well as songwriting advise. Stories from Ray are rare! @

Opening act(s): none @

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Review 4 for Ray LaMontagne

5 / 5

Ray LaMontagne is wonderful

Palace Theatre Columbus @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Mon, Dec 3, 2012 @

Posted 12/19/2012

by CrixG

He has a groove like no other. This event was an acoustic show featuring him and two others, but the power of the music was as prevalent if not more so than when I saw him with the Pariah Dogs.

Palace Theatre Columbus @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Mon, Dec 3, 2012 @

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Review 5 for Ray LaMontagne

5 / 5

Palace Theatre Columbus @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Mon, Dec 3, 2012 @

Posted 12/11/2012

by Anonymous

acoustic ray with two other musicians in an intimate setting was fabulous!

Palace Theatre Columbus @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Mon, Dec 3, 2012 @

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Review 6 for Ray LaMontagne

5 / 5

Ray at the Palace? Awesome!

Palace Theatre Columbus @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Mon, Dec 3, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Hearing You Are The Best Thing while holding my sweetie @

Opening act(s): none @

Posted 12/11/2012

by pylot

Location:Columbus

The Palace, of course, is a great place to see almost anything. And as a venue for Ray LaMontagne, its acoustics were perfect. He was sick but it was hard to tell; his voice was amazing and the music overall was stellar.

Palace Theatre Columbus @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Mon, Dec 3, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Hearing You Are The Best Thing while holding my sweetie @

Opening act(s): none @

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Review 7 for Ray LaMontagne

5 / 5

Amazing!

Palace Theatre Columbus @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Mon, Dec 3, 2012 @

Posted 12/09/2012

by SharonO

Location:Bardstown ky

Definetly one of the most talented artist I have seen!! Ray's voice absolutely gave me goosebumps!!!

Palace Theatre Columbus @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Mon, Dec 3, 2012 @

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Review 8 for Ray LaMontagne

5 / 5

Ray Lamontagne at the Ryman 2012

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Wed, Dec 5, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Slow version of You Are The Best Thing @

Posted 12/08/2012

by mylifeismusic

Location:Nashville

I had seen Ray Lamontagne at Bonnaroo in 2011 and he showed a r&b groove influence at the festival. This was a completely different show, much more stripped down, acoustic, intensely focused because this audience was intently listening. He had a stand up bass player and a woman that sang background and added occasional instrumentation as well. There was no opening act and he played about 2 1/2 hours. The highlight was his slow version of You Are The Best Thing. It was even better than his Live at the Artist Den version, and that was good! It was like hearing Bonnie Raitt sing I Can't Make You Love Me. So full of genuine emotion without trying to overdo it. AMAZING!!

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Wed, Dec 5, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Slow version of You Are The Best Thing @

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Review 9 for Ray LaMontagne

5 / 5

Ray LaMontagne at The Chicago Theatre

The Chicago Theatre @

- Chicago @

, IL @

- Sat, Dec 1, 2012 @

Favorite moment: "Trouble" @

Opening act(s): N/ome @

Posted 12/08/2012

by jim4

Location:crystal lake illinois

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Singer-Songwriter Ray LaMontagne's Chrisrtnas Concert at the Chicago Theatre was teriffic. Ray sang several of his hits including "Trouble", "New York City's Killing Me", "Beg Steal and Borrow"., and several others from his 4 albums. Ray's vocal's are very unique. Go see and listen to some smooyh music..

The Chicago Theatre @

- Chicago @

, IL @

- Sat, Dec 1, 2012 @

Favorite moment: "Trouble" @

Opening act(s): N/ome @

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Review 10 for Ray LaMontagne

5 / 5

The Chicago Theatre @

- Chicago @

, IL @

- Fri, Nov 30, 2012 @

Posted 12/07/2012

by Anonymous

Incredible show. It was the first concert I have been to that I could close my eyes and it sounded better than listening to his CD. An amazing artist. Acoustic performance is the ultimate way to see him. Incredibly impressed.

The Chicago Theatre @

- Chicago @

, IL @

- Fri, Nov 30, 2012 @

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Review 11 for Ray LaMontagne

5 / 5

Ray should be experienced live.

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Wed, Dec 5, 2012 @

Posted 12/07/2012

by imaguseum

Most acts these days are better live. Ray's recordings are better than most and his live performances are much better. Everyone should experience a live Ray LaMontagne performance before they die. One of the best singer/songwriters alive today, period.

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Wed, Dec 5, 2012 @

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Review 12 for Ray LaMontagne

5 / 5

Great show!

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Wed, Dec 5, 2012 @

Posted 12/07/2012

by Ashley7728

Location:Nashville, TN

Seeing Ray again in an intimate setting was awesome!

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Wed, Dec 5, 2012 @

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Review 13 for Ray LaMontagne

4 / 5

Ray LaMontagne

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Wed, Dec 5, 2012 @

Posted 12/07/2012

by DonDon2

Location:Antioch, TN

Very good, There was no sign to me of Rays throat problems. Knowing I was in the last row of the balcony I brought binoculars , Glad I did because the stage was so dark all I could see with necked eyes was silhouettes on the stage.

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Wed, Dec 5, 2012 @

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Review 14 for Ray LaMontagne

3 / 5

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Wed, Dec 5, 2012 @

Posted 12/07/2012

by Anonymous

If you really love Ray LaMontagne, this was probably a great show... He sounded great & the acoustic format was intimate. However, this was the 2nd time I've seen him in concert & he's really not a great performer. There's very little interaction with the audience, just him & the songs. After two hours, I had trouble distinguishing one song from another as they all pretty much have the same tempo & sound.

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Wed, Dec 5, 2012 @

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Review 15 for Ray LaMontagne

5 / 5

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Wed, Dec 5, 2012 @

Posted 12/07/2012

by Anonymous

Easily the best concert I have ever experienced. Great set list and performance

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Wed, Dec 5, 2012 @

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Review 16 for Ray LaMontagne

5 / 5

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Wed, Dec 5, 2012 @

Posted 12/07/2012

by Anonymous

Ray was amazing!!! I have seen him several other times & this was by far the best show I've seen in the best venue!

Ryman Auditorium @

- Nashville @

, TN @

- Wed, Dec 5, 2012 @

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Review 17 for Ray LaMontagne

5 / 5

Ray at the Chicago Theatre-AMAZING!

The Chicago Theatre @

- Chicago @

, IL @

- Fri, Nov 30, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Winter Birds-Acoustic @

Posted 12/06/2012

by MandyW1083

The ambiance of this theatre was amazing, but nothing compares to the bluesy, deep vocals of Ray. Even on the verge of strep throat, he belted out those notes at the end of "trouble." Loved how he did an acoustic version of Winter Birds-basically my favorite song of the night. Loved, loved, loved this show!

The Chicago Theatre @

- Chicago @

, IL @

- Fri, Nov 30, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Winter Birds-Acoustic @

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Review 18 for Ray LaMontagne

4 / 5

An ideal acoustic show

Palace Theatre Columbus @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Mon, Dec 3, 2012 @

Posted 12/06/2012

by Philio19

When you love an artist, an opportunity to hear ONLY them for 2 hrs is pretty great.

Ray was flawless in spite of being very sick. His 2 supporting musicians were incredible as well.

The Palace Theatre was a gorgeous venue for this type of show. (Although it was very hot in the room).

Loved the show and hope to see him again live!

Palace Theatre Columbus @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Mon, Dec 3, 2012 @

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Review 19 for Ray LaMontagne

5 / 5

Ray LaMontagne ~ Back for More

Chicago Theatre @

- Chicago @

, IL @

- 12/01/2012 @

Favorite moment: Front row seats! @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 12/06/2012

by MusicalMoments

Location:Western Suburbs

Ray LaMontagne 12/1/12
Listening
When I quiet the voices of the “shoulds” in my life, I become as open as a highway at midnight to the possibilities of my day. I was still swimming in the joy of seeing one of my favorite musical artists. I could feel the pull of the energy of the night before. Something in my heart kept calling, he is STILL in town. As I acknowledged that thought, I quieted it with “seriously Eileen, you met him, what more could you want”? MORE was the answer that returned.

I looked at the StubHub site. The prices I saw for the second sold out show at the Chicago Theatre were very attractive. I dared to peak at the pit section and found one lonely ticket for the front row. What are the chances? Now what do I do? When met with a decision like this, I think if that opportunity vanishes in ten minutes how will you feel? My answer waits like a dear friend. I was going!

I scrambled to pick up my ticket that I thought was awaiting me at the box office, but wasn’t. Angels were everywhere in that situation. StubHub calling me to pick up the ticket, a sweet cabbie named Nicole who took me to the location a couple miles away, waited and brought me back a quicker route to make it to the concert with fifteen minutes to spare.

As I took my seat, I turned to the gentleman on my left to introduce myself. It turns out I spoke with him the night before as we were exiting the theatre. He offered me information about a version of a song Ray had played on Friday night. Now he was sitting next to me on Saturday in the front row! How serendipitous that we would end up beside each other, when the venue holds 3600 people.

I sat looking up at the stage, seeing the richness of the grain in the door panels I spotted the night before. Now I could see they had no doorknobs. From here I could see the “x” where Ray would be in front of the mike and how weathered the bass was as it stood proudly in its stand. I wondered how old it could be. I saw Ray’s cowboy hat hanging on the coat tree. Over and over I thought of how few times I have had front row tickets. Each time there seemed to be a miraculous happenstance that landed me there. Again and again my heart sang the words thank you. A wise woman, Deb Cooperman says when practicing gratitude to say “thank you/more please”. I may not have said those words out loud yesterday, but my heart must have somehow heard that message.

As Ray walked on stage every fiber of my being was filled with a sense of wonder. I looked at his clothes and questioned where did he find those jeans straight from the 70’s? The extra panel made of a different material sewn below his calf creating a bigger bell bottom which cascaded over his clean brown shoes. The jeans had a gentle fray at the back, the kind that says these are my favorite. His layered woven and jean shirts made me think it was going to be a very warm for him under the stage lights. The hair on his head looked as abundant as that on his face. Fans old and new greeted him with a welcoming applause, for which he shyly replied, “thank you”.

He rolled into a nearly identical set list as the night before. I know that because my friend my left Alejandro, has a better memory than I do. He smiled at my excitement as each song began and I knew instantly the title as if I was playing “Name That Tune” in my head. He quietly sang the lyrics as I did to our favorite tunes. Between songs the stage fades to darkness as Ray and his bassist Zachariah chat about which song is to be played next or to count out a beat.

Being twelve feet away I could see the sweat beginning to gently pepper Rays face. At times I wasn’t quite sure if he was tearing up during a tune or a well-placed drop of heat just happened to roll down his cheek creating that illusion. It wasn’t a Whitney Houston type of downpour but a result of our warm December temperatures. He had a towel back where he kept his water on a little table. Not sure anyone besides the front rows would have even noticed.

He spoke even less than he did at Friday night’s concert. With fewer words on stage we were afforded one more song, “All the Wild Horses” was the noticeable addition to the play list. Unlike other performers, he never asks for the house lights to be turned on to see the crowd. He doesn’t try to woo his fans. He stands there and works his magic which seems to be enough for everyone.

From my seats in the second balcony on Friday, Rays shadow cast down on the stage creating an illusion that appeared to double the amount performers alongside him. From that vantage point I admired the Bassist and how he played that instrument like he was dancing with a friend. Rays musical guest, singer songwriter Lisa Hannigan captivated me with her intense talent, I accepted her I like she was a long lost cousin from Ireland.

Saturday night in the front row looking up at Ray from this seat, I saw this beautiful soul I could hardly keep my eyes off of all night.

As the concert closed, I hoped my camera would deliver me a picture or two to capture this moment that my heart would forever hold. I honor who I am to my core when I chase these moments as if the chance may never come again.

Chicago Theatre @

- Chicago @

, IL @

- 12/01/2012 @

Favorite moment: Front row seats! @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 20 for Ray LaMontagne

5 / 5

Ray LaMontagne was simply amazing

Palace Theatre Columbus @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Mon, Dec 3, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The whole show was outstanding for me! Ray LaMontagne is my favorite musician, to see him live was awesome!! @

Posted 12/05/2012

by LuvlyT

Best show ever! I am a bigger fan after seeing him live and will see him again when he's in my neck of the woods for sure! If you haven't been to one of his shows, I suggest you do so.

Palace Theatre Columbus @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Mon, Dec 3, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The whole show was outstanding for me! Ray LaMontagne is my favorite musician, to see him live was awesome!! @

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