The Black Crowes 7/20/13

Learned a lot about Susan Tedeschi:  total babe, talented guitarist, and has a hell of a set of pipes

20 times in the books!  But they played mostly big hits and nothing all that obscure, so kinda bittersweet.  I prefer to hear the deep tracks, but still good energy and great sound.  Although they did meld the end of "Descending" right into a funked up cover of the Stones' "Jumpin' Jack Flash", which was cool, but again, that song is played on the radio several times a day.  And they did Deep Purple's "Hush" in the middle of "Hard to Handle", again.  Variety is the spice of life, boys!

Most of Tedeschi Trucks Band joined the Crowes for a 2 song encore

The Black Keys Simpsonville, SC 7/12/13

Its a good thing I'm a pretty big fan, because it was the same set list as Atlanta!  At least from what I remember, it was very similar.  Take your cues from Pearl Jam, and others, and make up a different set list every night!  Lord knows you have certainly have enough albums.  But they weren't the only reason I had to make the trip.  Hanging out with friends I hadn't seen in too long (thanks again, Daniel & Kristen) was the actual reason.  Plus, we were witnessing great live music and having a great time, so, win-win.  Forgot camera again so I had to use phone, which was a bummer, because I was a lot closer.