They couldn't get Michael Bolton or Kenny G?
Once again: Lindsey Buckingham Live
He's touring again - this time without a band - and I caught his show this past Sunday.
It was a short set that featured eight or nine of his solo tunes, a half dozen Fleetwood Mac songs, and one instrumental that I couldn't identify. It may have been a cover (some of LB's interpretations can be nearly unrecognizable) or a new composition.
The show featured mostly LB singing while accompanying himself on acoustic guitar. IMO, he's a pretty fantastic tunesmith and he played a well chosen set. The solo material varied between his brand of meticulously crafted pop and choices that allowed him to really show off some crazy fingerpicking. It seemed like every song involved a combination of some bizarre tuning scheme and a capo. The result was a collection of really quirky and (for me) riveting guitar tones. The combination of great tunes, great and distinctive playing, coupled with his extremely intense singing made for a memorable evening. (Then again, if you hadn't yet noticed, I'm a fan.)
Among the Fleetwood Mac numbers, he included both of his extended electric guitar solos from the band's shows ("Come" and "I'm So Afraid"). He was accompanied by a very simple, droning rhythm track and managed to pull off both rhythm and lead parts simultaneously. It was a fine night for guitar geeks.
If you're a pop-rock-guitar fan, this is a show worth catching.
Marty
It was a short set that featured eight or nine of his solo tunes, a half dozen Fleetwood Mac songs, and one instrumental that I couldn't identify. It may have been a cover (some of LB's interpretations can be nearly unrecognizable) or a new composition.
The show featured mostly LB singing while accompanying himself on acoustic guitar. IMO, he's a pretty fantastic tunesmith and he played a well chosen set. The solo material varied between his brand of meticulously crafted pop and choices that allowed him to really show off some crazy fingerpicking. It seemed like every song involved a combination of some bizarre tuning scheme and a capo. The result was a collection of really quirky and (for me) riveting guitar tones. The combination of great tunes, great and distinctive playing, coupled with his extremely intense singing made for a memorable evening. (Then again, if you hadn't yet noticed, I'm a fan.)
Among the Fleetwood Mac numbers, he included both of his extended electric guitar solos from the band's shows ("Come" and "I'm So Afraid"). He was accompanied by a very simple, droning rhythm track and managed to pull off both rhythm and lead parts simultaneously. It was a fine night for guitar geeks.
If you're a pop-rock-guitar fan, this is a show worth catching.
Marty