The man with a golden voice led the audience into the Monkee's "Daydream Believer" before heading into his own songs like "Hero In Me," "25 Years" and a wonderful cover of Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes. Opening the evening was Jeffery Gaines, who used his wit and acoustic guitar to win over the music-hungry audience. Her encore was a rousing tribute to the late Bob Marley with "Get Up Stand Up." Together again It would feel so good to be In your arms Where all my journeys end If you can make a promise If its one that you can keep I vow to come for you If you wait for me This song has special meaning to me, and even if this post is not especialy regarding my own interpretation of song, Id like to thank Tracy Chapman for her lyrics, voice and magic spreading from her songs. "Telling Stories" and the bluesy "Give Me One Reason" were other highlights of the set. The minimal light show fit the mood, especially when Chapman slipped into the wake-up call "Talkin' Bout a Revolution." Chapman's voice and guitar work were highlighted and balanced by her band, which included keyboardist Patrick Warren, drummer Denny Fongheiser, bassist Tim Landers and guitarists Steve Hunter and Doug Pennington. The audience erupted in applause after applause when Chapman's shy voice blossomed into glorious renditions of the a cappella "Behind the Wall" and her breakthrough hit "Fast Car." Still, the somewhat shy singer reached back into her past and brought forth audience favorites like the self-deprecating "At This Point In My Life" and the emotional epic "The Promise" from her album "New Beginnings."Ĭhapman took some time to chat with the audience in her quiet and unassuming manner. Other new musical tales included "Unsung Psalm" and the anthemic "Speak the Word." Shifting gears, Chapman sang a new tune called "Wedding Song" from her new album, "Telling Stories." She continued with social commentary, "Across the Lines," which was also from the aforementioned album.
Her set opened with "Baby Can I Hold You" from her self-titled 1988 album. Joy, desperation, sadness and love were among the powerful and thought-provoking topics that Chapman chose to address. Instead, Chapman spun sonic tales about the realities of life. If you wait for me Then I'll come for you Although I've traveled far I always hold a place for you in my heart If you think of me If you miss me once in a while Then I'll return to you I'll return and fill that space in your heart Remembering Your touch Your kiss Your warm embrace I'll find my way back to you If you'll be waiting If you dream of me Like I dream of you In a place that's warm. In a day where clone boy bands and teen queens are the fad, it's nice to know there are still musicians with talent taking their own shows on the road.īoston-based singer/songwriter Tracy Chapman played to a sold-out audience at Kingsbury Hall Wednesday night.Īnd not once did she do a prechoreographed jig or lip-sync any of her down-to-earth songs. The Promise adds to the catalog of songs that helped award Tracy Chapmans New Beginning numerous album sales. TRACY CHAPMAN and JEFFERY GAINES in concert at Kingsbury Hall on Wednesday, 8 p.m.
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