Sunday, September 18, 2011

Show: The Raconteurs at the Ryman 9.15.11

On Thursday I went to The Raconteurs at the Ryman. I saw them there back in 2008. I wasn't as excited leading up to this show as I have been for other shows this summer. But when I found out Pokey Lafarge, and JEFF the Brotherhood were opening, it made me a little more excited. Both are bands I have wanted to see for a while.

Pokey Lafarge and the South City Three hail from St. Lous and brought their Americana, old-timey selves to the perfect venue. Krissie's Nate had even recommended him to me a while back and I missed him when he was in town last. My friends and I wonder how old he was as he seemed really in the wrong  century. Turns out, he's 27, younger than me. I wonder if he talks old-timey all the time?

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Pokey Lafarge and the South City Three

Next was JEFF the Brotherhood. A local rock duo has gotten a lot of good press lately. Despite the good press, this was not my cup of tea. I am sure the people who love this band, can't stand some of the music I like, so it all works out. I asked one of my friends what they would be doing if he ever listened to JEFF the Brotherhood and he couldn't decided on anything. I didn't have an answer either.

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JEFF the Brotherhood

It was clear that most of the crowd was here to see The Raconteurs. I have never seen a merch line as long as I did at this show. I am sure there was a limited edition poster and of course the hatch show print. The crowd was also pretty diverse. I love people watching at shows at the Ryman. There was even a lady who looked like my mom. She had, what I am pretty sure was the same old model Coach purse, when Coach didn't plaster their logo over everything, and the exact same jacket. The only difference was, I don't think my mom would ever go to a Raconteurs show. Also, the couple next to us was in their late 40's/early 50's and despite a shaky start they thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Now here is the part where I could tell you how much I loved x song or y song, but the truth is I don't know most of the song names, but I do know that I loved the show.

They opened with Consoler of the Lonely, which I actually do know the name of.

This isn't the best video, but man what a great way to open the show.

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Jack White is one strange and talented man, but man is he intriguing. I've only managed to see him once in this town, well besides a few spottings at his record store, Third Man Records, but I don't really think that counts.

Maybe I will watch Cold Mountain tonight?


4 comments:

nathan said...

I guess I didn't realize the Raconteurs rocked out that much. It makes the pairing with Pokey seem a little twisted, but it sounds like a good time was had by all.

Sarah said...

Yes, they rocked it out! You should check them out if you don't have anything by them. I love that Jack White has a pretty diverse taste and appreciation as a musician, it makes me love him that much more!

esther said...

Man, I wish I could have been there.

Sarah said...

I wish you could have been there too, but we just need to wait until DMB gets older, and I am sure they will grace the stage of the Ryman ;)