Concerts 2019

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JERRY HENDRICKS

Repercussions of a collector

Concerts 2019 - 2020

		2019 Concerts Play list
Photo	Date	Artist	Venue	Location	Rating
Photo	01-11-19	Cash Unchained	The Queen	Wilmington, DE
The first set started off promising with the band covering Johnny Cash's big hits, though somewhat disappointing as they explained they were not trying to imitate his sound, just honor the music. All the songs tended to sound the same however since they all got a rock n roll update. Things went quickly downhill when additions of June Carter Cash and Walyon Jennings wannabes were added. We walked out soon after the second set started.
Photo	02-16-19	The Young Dubliners	Grand Opera House	Wilmington, DE
Energetic Celtic Rock with primarily original tunes in the style of the Pouges. Would have enjoyed it more with a heavier mix of the few electrified traditional songs.
Photo	02-17-19	I'm With Her	Grand Opera House	Wilmington, DE
Repeat performance for the group and we've seen Sara, Sarah and Aoife as solo artists as well. Playing together seems to bring out the best in them. A little odd that they gave the opening act a full 40 minute set, but Billy Strings was an amazing bluegrass guitar picker.
Photo	03-29-19	Lucia Micarelli	Grand Opera House	Wilmington, DE
Charming, extremely talented, and a thoroughly enjoyable mix of classical and pop tunes, and in spite of her modest claim that she couldn't sing, some beautiful songs as well.
Photo	04-05-19	Classic Albums Live:Abbey Road	Grand Opera House	Wilmington, DE
Have seen the band several times and they always stick fathfully to an album note for note but do not try to replicate the vocals so sometimes seem like merely a cover band. Tonight's shoiw started with a similar disappointment but the joy of the music eventually took over and it turned out to be an enjoyable night of Beatles songs.
Photo	04-10-19	David Wilcox	Grand Opera House	Wilmington, DE
Down to earth folkie with some good tunes and I wanted to enjoy him more than I did, but he couldn't hold my attention.
Photo	04-27-19	iMusic 11 : The Mountains Are Calling	Mitchell Hall	Newark, DE
An annual tradition that brightens every Spring. Xiang Gao comes up with a creative theme each year and this time honors one of my passions, National Parks. Great classical music accompanied by stunnig photography and a few clever videos. First half was one of my favorites, Vivaldi's Four Seasons, though is may be the first time seeeing it performed in it's entirety. As usual he dosen't take all the glory but let's his students, and his daughter, occasionlayy take the lead. Already looking forward to next year. (I usually try to take a photo of the curtain call, but there wasn't one, so I was glad I took this shot before the show).
Photos	08-06-19	MusicFest 2019	Downtown	Bethlem, PA
We have been going to Musikfest for over 20 years, but this is the first time we have driven to Bethlehem for a one day only day trip. Motivated primarily to see We Banjos 3 for the third time and to dine again at Fegley's Bethlehem Brew Works.
Photo	09-28-19	Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi	Grand Opera House	Wilmington, DE
Third time seeing her in concert and we can't get enough. Different from the other shows in that she is teamed with her significant other taking her in a more World Music direction.
Photos	09-29-19	Celtic Classic	Downtown	Bethlehem, PA
A return to our favorite Celtic festival but this time for only a day trip and for the first time, my sister joined us. Hadn't seen Tempest in quite a few years who opened the day, followed by two new to us artists, The Jeremiahs and Emish and closing with perennial favorite Seamus Kennedy.
Photo	11-02-19	Graeme James	Grand Opera House	Wilmington, DE
Always a thrill to discover new talent and this show was the first stop on this New Zealander's North American tour. Literally, a one man band using a loop pedal extensively to record and playback a wide varity of instruments for each song. Seemed gimmicky at first but his hard work was admirable and it produced some fine entertainment. Enjoyed all of his albums on Spotify the following day.
Photo	10-25-19	The Fab Faux	Grand Opera House	Wilmington, DE
We've seen several Beatles tribute band but the first time for this group who've been together for 21 years. Played it straight, no costumes or phony accents, and had a great time presenting great music. Nice touch having a horn and string section so they didn't have to rely on synthesizers.
		2020 Concerts Play list

Photo	02-16-20	iMusic12: Shanghai Sonatas	Mitchell Hall	Newark, DE
Still in development, but has the potential to be a hit musical for UD's Xiang Gao. We have attended his annual iMusic shows since the first one and he always finds a way to creatively come up with something different each year, but this is a big leap into musical theatre. Compelling story of jewish refugees in China and a clever mixture of chinese, jewish and classical music. Hope it succeeds all the way to Broadway.
Photo	02-15-20	Lara Herscovitch	North Elk Coffeehouse	North East, MD
Throwback to a Sixties sensibility with a very appealing message and accompanying personality. New to everyone in the audience, but she won over some converts.
Photo	02-20-20	Gaelic Storm	Grand Opera House	Wilmington, DE
While lead singer and co-founder Patrick Murphy sits in his wheelchair, a local dance troupe takes the spotlight. That crazy Irishman jumped off a balcony last week and broke both legs. He had a four hour surgery this morning, but still performed the whole set. We were scheduled for a Meet & Greet after the show but he came out and apologized that he was in pain and had to go back to the hotel. Apology accepted.

Last updated, July 29, 2020