Soul and gospel legend Al Green performed with mastery of message, song, and sound. As the Reverend arrived on stage, the band began singing and harmonizing as though they were answering the call. His tight set contained a run through of many of his ever-fresh standards, as well as a medley of songs paying tribute to greats like Sam Cooke and Otis Redding. His commentary: “THIS was where we came from.” In these frenetic moments, the crowd rose to their feet, dancing and singing along, shifting from side to side, or simply nodding their heads.
Setting the mood for the evening was the effervescent Liv Warfield, who specialized in belting out a fast-paced song before then slowing it down to a soft, mellow, reflective mood. Her command of the stage complemented her band’s cocktail of energy: R&B and jazz with a twist of congo sound. To close, she gave us a message describing help for the worried today: If only we could rest in the peace of Al Green, our worries would drift far, far away.
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Also, I have yet to pay this venue a visit, is it good spot? good people, good vibe, good atmosphere?
... man, i hope i win some tickets…
by Jaz Bonnin-Aldatz on Thu May 17, 2012 at 12.27 am from the entry: It's all good, see Fishbone for free at Fête
Looking forward to the show. Would love to win some tix for my pals.
by MC Breath on Wed May 16, 2012 at 07.40 pm from the entry: It's all good, see Fishbone for free at Fête
I’m dying to see him no better place than FETE!!
by Telly on Tue May 15, 2012 at 02.57 pm from the entry: we'll see you (and Talib Kweli) at Fête!
Sound does matter. Viva Le Fete!
by Auquanetta on Tue May 15, 2012 at 01.13 pm from the entry: we'll see you (and Talib Kweli) at Fête!
YES! i MUST go to this show! i was just strollin down the street the other day and saw the poster! SO stoked they’ll be in town.
by Jaz on Mon May 14, 2012 at 05.30 pm from the entry: It's all good, see Fishbone for free at Fête
Fete Forever!!
by Tabitha on Mon May 14, 2012 at 05.08 pm from the entry: we'll see you (and Talib Kweli) at Fête!
Congratulations and thank you to Fete for bringing talent to Providence! We needed this venue and vibe. Bless.
oh and I’d love to win tickets; its my boyfriends bday:D
by Ellen on Mon May 14, 2012 at 07.23 am from the entry: we'll see you (and Talib Kweli) at Fête!
Hi, i shot Liv Warfield (with lots of cameras, i mean!) at Portland’s Wonder Ballroom. Take a look, they turned out pretty good, and Liv is at her best, as usual!
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