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 Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt |
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Review and photos by Mary Andrews Imagine two of the best songsmiths, Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt, sitting in your living room, side by side and they are there to solely entertain you for the next two hours. That was the intimacy created by these two entertainers and the ambiance of the Fox Theatre.Each took turns singing a song and in between each song, there was a story told. They, also, took turns being the straight man for the other. Lyle Lovett has always had a very dry sense of humor during his show and often with the songs he writes. His songs defy being pigeon-holed into one genre. John Hiatt writes 'rootsy' rock and delivers it with a growl that makes it relevant and believable. Mr. Hiatt displayed an amazing flare and ability to keep up with Mr. Lovett's humor as Hiatt had just finished a rousing version of '"Tennessee Plates." Since the song is about an incarcerated man Lovett timidly asked Hiatt if he had ever been in jail. For a moment John hesitated to answer the question. Then, he went into this elaborate story about how he and some friends used to go joy riding on several occasions when he was age 14. Of course, they always got caught because they were so blatant about it. Hiatt would never say definitively if he spent time in jail even though Lovett kept asking. It was always friendly banter. They performed their songs separately until probably midway through the concert. Starting with "Fiona: John Hiatt offered both vocal and guitar accompaniment. Lyle Lovett also offered the same support on "Thing Called Love." "Church" was my favorite! There was no set list and a lot of the set seemed to be extemporaneous. This was a great opportunity to see two legends in Americana music and also witness firsthand their mutual admiration! |
 Lyle Lovett |
 John Hiatt |
 John Hiatt |
 Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt |
 Lyle Lovett |
 John Hiatt |
 Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt |