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[sandik]

Saw Glover in his Bare Soundz show this evening and was absolutely gobsmacked -- if it comes to your part of the world, go see it.  Just go.

[dirac]

sandik, on Feb 1 2009, 07:26 AM, said:

Saw Glover in his Bare Soundz show this evening and was absolutely gobsmacked -- if it comes to your part of the world, go see it.  Just go.

I missed him the last time he was in my vicinity, but won't make that mistake again. He's awesome.

[abatt]

Savion Glover will be playing for 3 weeks at the Joyce Theater in NYC in March.  I already have my tickets.  He is incredibly talented, and I always see him when he plays NYC.

[sandik]

abatt, on Feb 4 2009, 08:40 PM, said:

Savion Glover will be playing for 3 weeks at the Joyce Theater in NYC in March.  I already have my tickets.  He is incredibly talented, and I always see him when he plays NYC.

Report back if you get the chance -- we'd love to hear what you think.

[abatt]

I went to see Savion Glover's new show, SoLo in Time, last night at the Joyce theater in Chelsea.  As always, he was fantastic.  His rapid-fire footwork was dazzling.  He also seems more relaxed on stage, and more willing to interact with the audience than he used to be.  He was tireless in a show that was approximately 2 hours, including a 20 min. intermission.  Two other tap dancers, Marshall Davis and Cartier Williams, were his "back up" dancers.  They were good, but obviously Savion was the star.  He utilized a flamenco vocalist, and bass player, a guitarist and percussionist.  The music was flamenco and jazz based.  The only criticism I have is the extreme over-amplification, which was ear-shattering at times. A wonderful evening of dance.

[carbro]

Thanks, abatt.

abatt, on Mar 19 2009, 08:59 AM, said:

The only criticism I have is the extreme over-amplification, which was ear-shattering at times.

Too bad, because I really admire Glover's art -- he is unique, indeed, and very inventive and entertaining.  But the comment "ear-shattering" is enough to keep me away, and I hope whoever is responsible for the sound, be it the Joyce staff or (more likely, I assume) Glover, reads this and in the future makes the necessary adjustments.

[abatt]

A review I read of the show in the NY Times in early March (when Glover's engagement at the Joyce began) also commented on the over amplification problem.  I had hoped that since the show has already been running for 3 weeks, the problem would have been corrected by now.  Guess not.  Carbro, I'm sorry you've decided to pass on seeing the show.  Despite the amplification problem, I enjoyed the dancing.   By the way, Savion will be appearing at Carnegie Hall next season for one night. (Too tired right now to look for the date.)

[bart]

   Re: unpredictable overamplification.  I always carry wax earplugs when I go to public events.  Just in case.