Enjoy the show, mon! Saw the DFTM tour at the NJ Performing Arts Center last Wednesday (1/30) and thought it was right on. Of course, we had orchestra seats about 15 rows from the stage, dead center, so I didn't have to worry as much about seeing Emmylou (or Allison Krauss or Patty Loveless) from deep space. Personally, I thought the show exceeded my expectations. The venue had phenomenal acoustics, which helped, and the pickers (esp. Nashville Bluegrass Band, Jerry Douglas, Norman Blake) all trotted out some pretty tasty chops. Besides the DFTM stuff, Emmylou also did "Hickory Wind," and the Whites did "Makin' Believe." "Angel Band" alone was worth the price of admission (well, not exactly -- not at 80 bucks a ticket). But a great show. Enjoy it, even from the nosebleed seats.
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