Jack White Columbia, SC 9/24/14

The last time I went to South Carolina after having seen a band earlier in the tour in Atlanta, I endured the exact same set list.  Thank you, Jack, for breaking that streak early.  Now, he did play a handful of the same songs, but mixed with others from his many bands including a funked up version of "I Cut Like a Buffalo" by the previously unheard The Dead Weather.  Opening with the latest album's, Lazeretto, instrumental "High Ball Stepper" he went on to play piano for "Three Women" and then the Beatle-esque "Apple Blossom".  Energy was high for one of my favorites "I'm Slowly Turning Into You" and ended the night with the unforgettable riffs of "Seven Nation Army".  Certainly glad I went to both shows but somehow disappointed I didn't attend even more. Never mind that out of key guy singing along in the "Steady as She Goes" video above...

Jack White 9/19/14

not that crowded, really

Jack White was the only reason I bought a ticket to Music Midtown this year.  And he made it totally worth it.  He opened with "Icky Thump" and played songs from all of his bands except The Dead Weather.  Jack and his drummer seemed very connected and looked to really enjoy jamming with each other.  As amazing as he's always been, I've always thought the better the drummer he has, the better he becomes.  It was also instruments galore with several fiddles, ukeleles, and guitars being traded around from song to song and Jack hopping on piano now and again.  Can't wait to see him on Wednesday in South Cackalaki!