Thursday night, continuing Englishpalooza 2010, Matt and I took a drive up I-71 to Cincinnati for an amazing show by Justin Vernon. He is the lead singer of Bon Iver and several other side projects including Volcano Choir. We saw him open once for Wilco and also saw him perform here in Louisville--when his album For Emma, Forever Ago was becoming really popular.
But this was a completely different kind of show. He sang all kinds of songs.. from a Tom Petty cover to a John Prine tune. It was great because you can tell this guy just loves music and wants to share it.. and he is sooo talented! At times you could hear a pin drop--everyone was enthralled.
Below is some low quality video of his encore Skinny Love, which he played with no mics or anything on a really old guitar! Fan-flippin'-tastic!
Better quality listening here...
This was the last night of a festival put on by Bryce Dessner of The National, (whom I'm dying to see!). Bryce and his brother Aaron (also of The National) played on several songs.. as did Annie Clark of St. Vincent, who played earlier in the week! (We're seeing her at Pitchfork in Chicago in July.) We definitely got our money's worth!
Annie & Justin (we're such pals, I refer to them by their first names) played their song from the New Moon soundtrack, (yeah, I know...really.) which I love!
tiny Justin Vernon and the boys from The National from our seats! (which were decent despite this pic.)
Another bonus--the venue--Memorial Hall--was beautiful inside--really a historic place!
Another bonus--the venue--Memorial Hall--was beautiful inside--really a historic place!
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