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Where do you go from here? Jonny Lang is music. It's as though the center of music has burrowed itself somewhere inside of him and exists only to be beckoned out through his thick and captivating vocals. Oh yeah, and he also plays the guitar better than most anyone around. Although he is only twenty-two years old (How is this possible?) Jonny sings of love and loss with an undeniable conviction. Every word he sings is validated through his pure passion and belief. With a voice that should be housing the soul of an old blues player, Jonny unleashed his power in a way that silenced and erased any warm up act that may have knocked on the door of the theater prior to Jonny's arrival. Here's the biggest difference; Not only is Jonny Lang immensely talented and captivating, but he is also humble and gentle and outwardly grateful of every audience reciprocation he receives. For someone of his talent, musical caliber and sheer youth, you would expect an overly confident musician showboating his God given abilities with a sense of arrogance. This definitely is not the case. Not only is Jonny secure of his talent in an unassuming way, but he is also more than willing to share the spotlight. Each fellow musician on stage was given the opportunity to showcase their skills with extensive solos. Jonny and crew poured through a ninety minute set list that ended in an extensive duel between Jonny and his horn player. In a freestyle manner, one would play with such impressive ability only to be followed and matched by the other. This continued, back and forth, until the crowd was on their feet. Next came the encore in which Jonny performed Red Light, the single off his new record Long Time Coming. An inspirational song that makes you feel as though you can conquer the world, it was one of the evening's highlights. Then came Breakin' Me. A passionate song of love and loss that Jonny first sang at the age of about eighteen, he brought the night home with his strong yet calm presence. Seeing Jonny Lang perform is truly a gift. It feels as though you're witnessing a supernatural phenomenon. Then there's the personality that enhances it. With his shy yet confident presence, Jonny will not leave you disappointed. This is a musician who truly delivers. |
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