We'll have a full recap of all three Jayhawks shows at First Avenue tomorrow, but for the time being: If you aren't already planning on going tonight, GO TONIGHT. Last night's performance veered toward transcendence several times, as the band played a lengthy regular set in addition to a five-song encore, ranging all the way back to the "Bunkhouse" album (their self-titled debut, which was just reissued) and even including a song from the post-Olson period the Jayhawks' discography, "Tampa to Tulsa" from Rainy Day Music sung by Tim O'Reagan. Other highlights included "Two Hearts," "Wichita," and of course, "Blue."
Photos by Steve Cohen
To get ready for tonight's show, here's a video of Karen Grotberg singing "Last Cigarette" during Saturday night's encore:
Well, they played Ms Williams Guitar in sucession with the first two songs off TTGG: "Blue" and "I'd Run Away." Just before that was the beautiful "Two Hearts." They nailed it last night, but there were a few times that Olson shot some death stares at Gary...Also, why the hell did they end the show with that one song that Karen? C'mon! She has a great voice, but it was very anti-climactic. Those Bunkhouse tracks sang by Olson may have been the highlight of the show. Cheers.
Damn it....you guys are so blessed! I'm in Louisville KY, having to envy those of you who are getting to see them! It has to be awesome.
FREDDY
Sunday night's show was stunning and beautiful. I'd have thought they were playing just for me, if there weren't 1,200 other people there.
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