LOCATION: Jammin Java, Vienna, VA
LINEUP: Karin, Linford
REVIEW BY: Various listees
Although I have Karin's set list for the show tonight sitting right in front of me I feel like I need to let Kirk post the set list; he worked so much harder at it than I did and deserves the honor. He scribbled down the songs in the dark; and I just stepped on the stage and snagged it (no fear he got Linford's set list). So he is more than likely on his way back down to Harrisonburg as I am getting ready to sleep (Kirk, I expect the full set list posted for these fine folks when you get a chance). All this to say it was a great performance at my favorite place to see a show www.jamminjava.com (owned by http://www.lukebrindley.com and his brother Daniel check them out). Karin's voice is just as amazing as always....what more can one say about that? I sat here for a few minutes thinking what to write about the show w/o the set list or what wrote on the set list and all I came up with was "she has an amazing voice", ugh. It was interesting to see them as a duo.....there was a different kind of energy from the other shows I've been to (this makes my 3 1/4 shows). Not bad, just a different energy, I kinda liked it.....especially in a smaller venue like Jammin Java. Ohh and in my CD player as I type is 'The Cutting Room Floor'.....hmmm....this is harder than I thought to post actual OtR content. I think I will stop now. Hey Steve (UncleBoo), Angels in the Series? Huh? Huh? Didn't see that one coming did ya? And for all of y'all who get to see OtR and Bill Mallonee and the Trophy Wives tommorow night in one fell swoop I am insanely jealous.Shank Zehr
Well, Barry left the posting of the set list to me. It's an honor and a grave responsibility. I hope I don't screw it up. Cast Me Away Bothered The Seahorse Summertime* -- gave me chills Who Will Guard the Door* -- a song for Karin's father, a portion of which appears on Serpents & Gloves, "a sort of documentary made back when we took ourselves much too seriously" Etc Whatever Fever* -- entirely too s-xy My Love Is a Fever She* -- a song about abuse, beautiful and disturbing The World Can Wait Ohio -- Linford "got to take a break" while Karin accompanied herself on piano for 2 songs Remind Us* -- a song Karin has been working on for awhile, still not sure it's finished. I loved it the way it is. Fairpoint Diary -- that tiny piano is SO cute Lucy -- I didn't know Karin could wail like this - -- Give Me Strength -- so much better than the album version Orphan Girl All I Need Is Everything -- I think it was before this song that Karin went on about her dog and finally said, "This is for my dog." Linford got a big smile out of that, her first doggy song dedication, "teary-eyed and everything." * new to me, all amazing Barry's right, Jammin' Java is a great room (of course, he did have THE BEST seat in the house). As for his astute observation that Karin can really sing, yeah, that was my overwhelming impression, as well. Actually, I enjoyed K&L as a duo even more than I thought I would. The arrangements are understated but interesting, and suit the songs well. All in all, a fabulous evening. I also picked up _The Cutting Room Floor_ and listened to it all the way home. It's very nice. "Happy and Free" is a piano instrumental by Karin, which fits nicely into the flow of the record and begs the question from me: why don't they do these in the show? I'd like to hear some of Linford's solo stuff, and then Karin could take a break. I don't know, maybe she doesn't need one. I had a second great honor and responsibility when I played that cd on my laptop: I got to submit the titles to CDDB. I felt so important. It sounds like the other shows last weekend were also great. Any body have the set lists?