A bittersweet celebration of Kate McGarrigle
by McGarriglelover on 2011-06-03Town Hall - New York CityAs a diehard McGarrigle Sisters fan, I can't say enough about this wonderful evening. I've been a huge fan of these women since their first record in '75, and their music has been a constant in my life's journey. Such a talented and diverse group of artists we were privileged to see and enjoy- with performances featuring such highlights as the dramatic vocals of Rufus, the amazing pipes of Martha, the otherwordly singing of Antony, the touching tribute from EmmyLou Harris.... the list goes on and on... Teddy Thompson, Krystle Warren, Norah Jones,etc. etc. Each performer offered a unique rendition of Kate (& Anna's) beautiful and often heart-rending lyrics. And of course the McGarrigles' longtime backup band was superb as usual. That was the bittersweet part of the evening - realizing that this would probably be the last time we would be able to enjoy a McGarrigle Sisters concert. A stellar evening nonetheless. I look forward to reliving it again when the documentary is released..