Langhorne Slim w/ the Builders and the Butchers @ Hideout 5-28-2008
Langhorne Slim stopped by the venerable Hideout for his second night in town. While the fans in attendance ate up the opportunity to catch this legend, upclose and personal, I left slightly lost. Not to say it was a bad show, just that I did get from it all that I had hoped I would.
We have covered Langhorne almost everytime he has come through (here & “here”: ) but we thought it would be interesting to give you a different perspective. I must admit I went into the show with very high expectations, exceptions even the best band would have a hard time living up to. They were all based on this photo. The fans screaming, such energy he must be projecting. He projected, very well infact. He and his backing band played some of the best folk rock/country rock that could be played on accoustic guitar/upright bass/ and drums. His lyrics were easily years ahead of his age. This last point was heightened by the fact that I felt the openers Builders and Butchers lyrics could have used some more work.
So where does it break down? I am not totally sure. In one way it was a bit to much country for me (which is weird as I loved the Saddies set just a few weeks ago.) and lacked a few really great hooks to pull me in. Although, I was hanging on every word because I knew there was something there. Perhaps I should have acquainted myself with the songs before the show such that I could totally submerge myself into the live experience.
See the whole photo set from the show here