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Pete Yorn is an artist who has earned the respect of critics and a devoted following through his introspective, personal style of songwriting. Unfortunately, few of the following he has built were here tonight. Pete is currently in the midst of touring with Foo Fighters, the successful offspring band of Nirvana's Dave Grohl. Maybe this begins to explain why the majority of the crowd were there solely for the purpose of seeing Foo Fighters, (the show was in Seattle after all and it had been three years since the band last played here). Still, this crowd had no idea what they were missing with their pre-occupation of the evening's headlining act. Pete Yorn is a gifted songwriter and musician with one of the most important prospects any legitimate artist can ask for: longevity. Pete and his band owned the stage during their forty-five minute set. Opening songs included Closet and Carlos (Don't Let It Go To Your Head), a song with such a great guitar hook that it stays in your head for days. Listening to Pete Yorn live is just like listening to his CD in terms of quality and the sound of his voice. This is the sign of a true artist. There are several performers in today's age of music who are completely studio 'musicians'. Pete Yorn is definitely not one of them. This man is an artist. Performing many songs off the new album including Come Back Home, Crystal Village and Burrito, Pete's presence filled the room. Whatever that quality is that creates a rock star, he has it. His dark hair covered his face the majority of the set and his brief meanderings between songs made it difficult to believe that this is a man who gets butterflies in his stomach before he goes onstage. Still, there were occasional moments when Pete would look to his band mates and beam with a smile on his face, brief glimpses into the excitement that still exists within him at the idea of performing. It was endearing to see that he has not lost that. Other songs performed included For Nancy ('Cos It Already Is), Life On A Chain, Murray and Black off his debut CD musicforthemorningafter. Pete left the stage without an encore but that's alright. There will be plenty of other times to catch him live because it's nearly certain that this is an artist who will be around for a very long time. |
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