Please Come Home

Late post /review but something I have been meaning to get to since Thursday. Video files are to large to post on youtube, but i have them...I will figure that out and add more later.

I went up to NYC for the only acoustic performance Dustin Kensrue was doing on the east coast for his new album. The hole in the wall venue called the Knitting Factory was a very “cozy” place to say the least. The main room could not hold more then 300 max.

Being in NYC was definitely an experience. Doors for the show opened at seven. I got there at 630. “Accidentally” got myself through the doors. Sat quietly in a corner and listened to the sound check of the two opening artists. Very cool. I felt special. Once doors finally opened, I claimed my spot on the left corner of the stage, prime place for taking pictures.

Both opening acts were very good, singing a variety of originals, covers, and songs of the bands they both play with. When Dustin took the stage he was just as amazing as every other time I have seen him. Mixing his originals off his new album along with a few classic covers, he commanded the stage with his voice. His guitar held out the twang a little more then usual, and everything was much less electric then when he performs with Thrice.

“If you think you hate Bruce Springsteen, go listen to my album….and I feel your opinion may have been changed for you.”

--Dustin, before he covered “State Trooper” a song off Springsteen’s album Nebraska

When I left the Knitting Factory that night, despite the 11-degree weather, I felt warm inside. Just a guy with a guitar, nothing special right? I know it is odd to say that one persons music can change how you feel, but some artists have that power. This show left me with such a good taste in my mouth (no, not an alcoholic taste) that I would recommend to anyone checking out Dustin Kensrue when he tours in the summer…or at least his new album.