Rev Al Green: Live @ the 9:30 Club, Washington, DC

[HWright]

I saw Al Green at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC. last night.

The opening act was a young soul/r'n'b singer named Angela Johnson. She performed an energetic set of original tunes from her first two albums. By the end of her set she had won the crowd over, myself included.

Then Al came on and the crowd went wild. Al handed out roses to the ladies in the crowd and welcomed everyone to the concert. He played with a large group: three guitarists, one organ player, one keyboard player, horn section of about 3 players, two drummers, and 3 or 4 back up singers. In addition there were two young male dancers who came out during the more upbeat numbers. Although I like a big sound generally, I found this way too loud for the most part, especially considering the size of the club (and the fact that I was in the front near the stage!).

Al played his greatest hits from the Hi Years, the title tracks of his two Blue Note releases and two Gospel numbers, one of which was "Amazing Grace" (I wasn't able to identify the other one). I never heard him live before but he struck me as being in fine form and vocally was quite on the ball, using his famous falsetto from time to time.

[Stefan Wood]

You were there? I was up on the balcony! Yes, I agree on the sound being too loud. Great concert though!

Edited June 27, 2005 by Stefan Wood

[Soulstation1]

http://www.organissimo.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=19995

i saw him 2 weeks ago

ss1

[HWright]

Yes, I was up in the front. I had originally intended to sit in the balcony area but it was my first time in the club and I couldn't figure out how to reach it.

[Alexander]

Sounds like a great show! Now if only Reverand Green would come to the Capital District...

[Kalo]

I'm a huge fan of Al Green. I'd love to see him one of these days.

[chris olivarez]

The Rev will be at the Telluride Blues and Brews later on this year. I may have to go check that out.

[GregN]

I saw Al Green at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC. last night.

The opening act was a young soul/r'n'b singer named Angela Johnson. She performed an energetic set of original tunes from her first two albums.  By the end of her set she had won the crowd over, myself included.

Then Al came on and the crowd went wild. Al handed out roses to the ladies in the crowd and welcomed everyone to the concert.  He played with a large group: three guitarists, one organ player, one keyboard player, horn section of about 3 players, two drummers, and 3 or 4 back up singers. In addition there were two young male dancers who came out during the more upbeat numbers.  Although I like a big sound generally, I found this way too loud for the most part, especially considering the size of the club (and the fact that I was in the front near the stage!). 

Al played his greatest hits from the Hi Years, the title tracks of his two Blue Note releases and two Gospel numbers, one of which was "Amazing Grace" (I wasn't able to identify the other one). I never heard him live before but he struck me as being in fine form and vocally was quite on the ball, using his famous falsetto from time to time.

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Three guitarists???? Damn, I like the sound of that!

[HWright]

Three guitarists???? Damn, I like the sound of that!

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I think it was three, anyway. That would be lead, bass and rhythm. There were so many people on that stage it was hard to keep track of them all!

Edited June 28, 2005 by HWright

[Stefan Wood]

Was that his wife or girlfriend dressed in white standing on the stage to the extreme right?

[HWright]

Interesting theory but I didn't see anything to prove or disprove it.