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Can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed Lyle Lovett and his Large Band! Consummate professionals, great musicians, and Lyle is the epitome of an entertainer. Thoroughly enjoyed Lyle’s introductions and interviews of each musician - so much musical experience, who they’ve played with, and what they have done. So pleased we caught this show.
A wonderful evening with Lyle Lovett and his Big Band. The Big Band is very impressive both in talent and performance. It was an enjoyable evening apart from the lead vocals. I’m not quite sure if it’s Mr Lovett’s aging voice or a technical issue, but the lead vocals continuously cut out when reaching higher volumes on the mic. This produced choppy lead vocals that included dead space throughout. Guests on either side of us also mentioned this and seemed frustrated. One guest gained Mr Lovett’s attention early in the performance by shouting out about it, but their comments were shrugged off. Impressive show though.
Lyle Lovett has been a beacon of individuality, a unique welcome voice in the modern American music scene, for a few decades now. If you have the opprtunity and priviledge of seeing Lyle and his Large Band, highlyrecommend doing so. Gifted songwriter, conveyer of ideas, and I believe a cordial, kindly gentleman who shares his world with genuine generosity. Great assemblage of the best possible talent in his "large band", any one of whom could anchor a worthy performance on many stages. We were welcomed into sharing their world, and how they came to be there during Lyle's warm banter, and by his invitation they engage with the audience. All excellent, the good songs, the bonhomie from the players and Lyle hmself. The Jubilee is a spacious venue, classically "mid-century"with decent views. It has a couple of aspects that reduced the full enjoyment, however. The sound in there is unclear, lacks definition, and has a shrill hard edged aspect. It's a low-fidelity space....the sound at this show improved, but never really hit its marks. Got to the low end of adequate. The seats are like a low budget airline experience on too long a flight, hard and anatomically confining. I'm told the Jubilee's last real renovation, took a better venue in both regards and left it like this ! Too bad.
What a fantastic concert with Lyle Lovett and his large band. Such a talented group of musicians. Absolutely LOVED the show!
I Lovett'd it. They played for nearly 3 hours nonstop.
Lyle and his amazing accomplished Large Band are a real treat!
We were gobsmacked at the depth of musicianship .... tight tight tight and very entertaining!! Mr. Lovett's voice cantor (as peculiar but pleasant) was difficult to be heard at times ..... many thought that his mike was cutting out but I think it was natural singing style. A concert that shouldn't be missed!!
Fantastic show as Lyle Lovett has always been my favorite artist. First time at the Avalon Ballroom. Beautiful venue, great seats and good acoustics. 10 out of 10!
Amazing set... very well put together. Awesome songs; great musicianship. Lyle's gracious, graceful, and warm personality shine through and elevate the atmosphere to his level. Big shout out to Francine Reed... amazing. Venue is a blend of intimate and too large... not my favourite (sound could've been better) but would definitely go back.
I bought my tickets (2) very early when they were 1st announced. I love Lyle's music, & it was a real treat to hear the quality of the musicians he brought on tour. Each were very fine & gifted with their particular musical instrument. I would love to hear Lyle in a smaller intimate venue, but I really enjoyed his "big band." My only complaint was not his fault. The sound was not good. The sound man should have focused more on Lyle's voice & turned up his mike.....both for issues of hearing him speak, & understanding the lyrics. My hearing is fine, & I had a problem hearing the lyrics, & also when he spoke. My friend was not so fortunate, so did not enjoy the concert as much as I. We were both unhappy with the fact that the venue (Michigan Theatre in Ann Arbor Mi) allowed alcohol inside the venue. People were up & down, going back & forth to buy alcohol to bring back to their seats, which was very distracting & uncomfortable getting up & down in our seats.
Lyle Lovett and his big band of amazing musicians and singers was wonderful! My 2nd time seeing the show and they did songs I hadn't heard before live. I especially love the slower singer/songwriter classics, but that's just me - the crowd was going wild for the gospel/roots/big band foot stompers. :)
Chateau Ste Michelle Winery is a great venue and, although threatening, it did not rain. Looked forward to seeing Lyle Lovett and his large band and expected more of the show to include them. Would say the large band were on stage less than half the show. A bit too much newer music and bit too little with the big band. Enjoyed Francine Reed. They finally got things going for the last number and the encore, but then it was over.
What a great performer with an amazing line up of musicians -hoping he comes to Southern Ontario so we can see him and his large band again!
Whether traveling with his large or acoustic band, Lyle puts on an exemplary show. Not only does he play old and new, but he showcases the musicians with him...all who, of course, are the best in the business. This was an evening of pure musical entertainment from many 'stars' and it was an added pleasure to see Jeff Daniels in his musical character. Nicely done!
Excellent. The only complaint was that it was his acoustic group not his large band as advertised. I'm sure it would have been even better if the large band was there.
I chose this performance for my husband, who is a Lyle Lovett fan all the way back to 1988 and the Commodore. However, I ended up a fan, too, of his Texas Swing styling and his humorous "Oh, Shucks" mannerisms and conversations. I was warned (by my husband) not to expect him to interact with the audience, but that was not case. And Lyle Lovett is not a performer who leaves the performing to others He stayed on stage without an intermission for the whole concert, except for one song. Well worth the money.
Lovett was fabulous - but would have preferred him without all the added orchestration - was at his best doing the acoustic pieces with mandolin, fiddle and cello. The Burt in the summer without airconditioning can be a little stifling - so would likely avoid things at this venue in July/August. The think that came pretty close to ruining the concert totally was the incredibly noisy hooting and hollering guy who appropriated the seats next to us, sang and talked through every song, and then screamed, hooted and yelled at ear drum splitting levels, before and after every song - when others around him told him to keep the volume down, he got belligerent told them they didn't know how to act at a "country" concert!
If you are a music lover and not a Lyle Lovett fan....you should be! The talent in the band was almost unbelievable at times. Total class act...would see him again in a heartbeat!
Wonderful evening with consummate performers. Lyle is amazingly versatile, talented and surrounds himself with talented people, and shares the spotlight graciously!
I really enjoyed hearing Lyle again and liked the accompaniment of the large band and back up singers. I would have like to see him a bit more on his own with a few musicians on stage. Sometimes the lyrics were not clear and sound too loud and basey. Negative comments relate to continual leaving and coming back by patrons. Whats up with that. it is rude and distracting.
